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By The River

BY THE RIVER explores what it takes to create a Southern story. Through interviews with Southern authors, host Holly Jackson examines books from a variety of genres, including historical fiction, Southern culture, memoir, poetry, and more.

By The River  
  • Carrie Morey
    Saturday, September 28
    10:30 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    Holly Jackson is by the river with Carrie Morey to discuss her book Callie's Biscuits & Southern Traditions: Heirloom Recipes from Our Family Kitchen. Holly learns about making biscuits and what it takes to balance business, motherhood, and life.
  • Carrie Morey
    Thursday, October 3
    4:30 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    Holly Jackson is by the river with Carrie Morey to discuss her book Callie's Biscuits & Southern Traditions: Heirloom Recipes from Our Family Kitchen. Holly learns about making biscuits and what it takes to balance business, motherhood, and life.
  • Mary Alice & Angela May
    Saturday, October 5
    10:30 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    Holly Jackson is by the river with award winning author Mary Alice Monroe and her co-author Angela May to discuss their first children's book The Islanders. Holly learns what it takes to co-author a book and develop educational companion materials.
  • Carrie Morey
    Monday, October 7
    5:30 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    Holly Jackson is by the river with Carrie Morey to discuss her book Callie's Biscuits & Southern Traditions: Heirloom Recipes from Our Family Kitchen. Holly learns about making biscuits and what it takes to balance business, motherhood, and life.
  • Wanda Lloyd
    Saturday, October 12
    10:30 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    Holly Jackson is by the river with retired newspaper editor, winner of the Ida B. Wells Award & Robert G. McGruder award, and Hall of Fame inductee to Region III National Association of Black Journalists, Wanda Lloyd. Author of Coming Full Circle: From Jim Crow to Journalism. Holly learns about what it means to invite others to have a seat at the table.
  • Mary Alice & Angela May
    Monday, October 14
    5:30 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    Holly Jackson is by the river with award winning author Mary Alice Monroe and her co-author Angela May to discuss their first children's book The Islanders. Holly learns what it takes to co-author a book and develop educational companion materials.
  • Tom Poland & Robert Clark
    Saturday, October 19
    10:30 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    Holly Jackson is by the river with author Tom Poland and photographer Robert Clark to talk about their book, Carolina Bays: Wild, Mysterious, and Majestic Landforms. Holly learns all about their adventures exploring and photographing Carolina Bays, including a near run-in with a bear.
  • Wanda Lloyd
    Monday, October 21
    5:30 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    Holly Jackson is by the river with retired newspaper editor, winner of the Ida B. Wells Award & Robert G. McGruder award, and Hall of Fame inductee to Region III National Association of Black Journalists, Wanda Lloyd. Author of Coming Full Circle: From Jim Crow to Journalism. Holly learns about what it means to invite others to have a seat at the table.
  • Kristin Harmel
    Saturday, October 26
    10:30 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    Holly Jackson is by the river with New York Times Bestselling Author, Kristin Harmel to discuss her book, The Forest of Vanishing Stars. Holly learns about how Kristin's experience as a reporter for People magazine prepared her for writing historical fiction and interviewing the last living Bielski brother.
  • Tom Poland & Robert Clark
    Monday, October 28
    5:30 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    Holly Jackson is by the river with author Tom Poland and photographer Robert Clark to talk about their book, Carolina Bays: Wild, Mysterious, and Majestic Landforms. Holly learns all about their adventures exploring and photographing Carolina Bays, including a near run-in with a bear.
  • Patti Callahan Henry
    Saturday, November 2
    10:30 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    Holly Jackson is by the river with New York Times Bestselling author, Patti Callahan Henry to discuss her book Surviving Savannah. Holly learns about the intense research process of writing historical fiction.
  • Kristin Harmel
    Monday, November 4
    5:30 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    Holly Jackson is by the river with New York Times Bestselling Author, Kristin Harmel to discuss her book, The Forest of Vanishing Stars. Holly learns about how Kristin's experience as a reporter for People magazine prepared her for writing historical fiction and interviewing the last living Bielski brother.
  • Christopher Swann
    Saturday, November 9
    10:30 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    Holly Jackson is by the river with novelist and high school English teacher, Christopher Swann to discuss his book, A Fire in the Night. Holly learns about the art of writing a Southern mystery novel.
  • Patti Callahan Henry
    Monday, November 11
    5:30 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    Holly Jackson is by the river with New York Times Bestselling author, Patti Callahan Henry to discuss her book Surviving Savannah. Holly learns about the intense research process of writing historical fiction.
  • Anjali Enjeti
    Saturday, November 16
    10:30 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    Holly Jackson is by the river with award winning author and formal journalist, Anjali Enjeti to discuss her book, The Parted Earth. Holly learns about Indian Partition and its impact on three generations of women, along with the importance of writing about this impact.
  • Christopher Swann
    Monday, November 18
    5:30 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    Holly Jackson is by the river with novelist and high school English teacher, Christopher Swann to discuss his book, A Fire in the Night. Holly learns about the art of writing a Southern mystery novel.
  • Anjali Enjeti
    Monday, November 25
    5:30 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    Holly Jackson is by the river with award winning author and formal journalist, Anjali Enjeti to discuss her book, The Parted Earth. Holly learns about Indian Partition and its impact on three generations of women, along with the importance of writing about this impact.

 

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  • John Cribb
    Thursday, September 26
    4:30 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    Holly Jackson is by the river with award winning author John Cribb to discuss his book Old Abe: A Novel. Holly learns about one of our greatest presidents and the process of writing about one's childhood hero.
  • John Cribb
    Saturday, September 21
    10:30 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    Holly Jackson is by the river with award winning author John Cribb to discuss his book Old Abe: A Novel. Holly learns about one of our greatest presidents and the process of writing about one's childhood hero.
  • Jo Hackl
    Thursday, September 19
    4:30 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    Holly Jackson is by the river with Jo Hackl to discuss her book Smack Dab in the Middle of Maybe. Holly learns about a twelve-year old's eleven-day journey that build resilience and the importance of resilience for our youth.
  • Jo Hackl
    Saturday, September 14
    10:30 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    Holly Jackson is by the river with Jo Hackl to discuss her book Smack Dab in the Middle of Maybe. Holly learns about a twelve-year old's eleven-day journey that build resilience and the importance of resilience for our youth.
  • Eric Crawford
    Thursday, September 12
    4:30 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    Holly Jackson is by the river with associate professor of musicology, Eric Sean Crawford to discuss his book Gullah Spirituals: The Sound of Freedom and Protest in the South Carolina Sea Islands. Holly learns about the lack of education about Gullah Spirituals and the importance of cultural memory. Special appearance by the St. Helena Island Singers.
  • Eric Crawford
    Saturday, September 7
    10:30 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    Holly Jackson is by the river with associate professor of musicology, Eric Sean Crawford to discuss his book Gullah Spirituals: The Sound of Freedom and Protest in the South Carolina Sea Islands. Holly learns about the lack of education about Gullah Spirituals and the importance of cultural memory. Special appearance by the St. Helena Island Singers.
  • Natasha Trethewey
    Thursday, September 5
    4:30 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    Holly Jackson is by the river with the 19th U.S. Poet Laureate and Pulitzer Prize Winner, Natasha Trethewey to discuss her book Memorial Drive: A Daughter's Memoir. Holly learns about the courage that it takes to tell the story of Trethewey's mother's death and how poetry help her deal with it.
  • Natasha Trethewey
    Saturday, August 31
    10:31 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    Holly Jackson is by the river with the 19th U.S. Poet Laureate and Pulitzer Prize Winner, Natasha Trethewey to discuss her book Memorial Drive: A Daughter's Memoir. Holly learns about the courage that it takes to tell the story of Trethewey's mother's death and how poetry help her deal with it.
  • Mary Whyte
    Thursday, August 29
    4:30 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    Holly Jackson is by the river with award winning portrait artist Mary Whyte to discuss her book We The People: Portraits of Veterans in America. Holly learns about the pro-cess of finding 50 veterans for portrait subjects for the book and the passion it takes to complete such a large project.
  • Mary Whyte
    Saturday, August 24
    10:30 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    Holly Jackson is by the river with award winning portrait artist Mary Whyte to discuss her book We The People: Portraits of Veterans in America. Holly learns about the pro-cess of finding 50 veterans for portrait subjects for the book and the passion it takes to complete such a large project.
  • Denny S. Bryce
    Thursday, August 22
    4:30 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    Holly Jackson is by the river with author Denny S. Bryce discussing her book, The Trial of Mrs. Rhinelander. Denny shares her love for writing fanfiction and how it inspired her to become an author. Holly learns of Denny's expertise in historical fiction and how her development of characters transpired into women centered writing. Denny tells Holly her upcoming projects and about her latest novel.
  • Denny S. Bryce
    Saturday, August 17
    10:30 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    Holly Jackson is by the river with author Denny S. Bryce discussing her book, The Trial of Mrs. Rhinelander. Denny shares her love for writing fanfiction and how it inspired her to become an author. Holly learns of Denny's expertise in historical fiction and how her development of characters transpired into women centered writing. Denny tells Holly her upcoming projects and about her latest novel.
  • Donna Everhart
    Thursday, August 15
    4:30 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    Holly Jackson is by the river with USA Today best-selling author Donna Everhart discussing her book, Where the Jessamine Grows. Donna shares her deep knowledge of Southern history and writing. Holly learns about Susan's gut instincts to leap into a writing career. Donna tells Holly the impact of writing this novel.
  • Donna Everhart
    Saturday, August 10
    10:31 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    Holly Jackson is by the river with USA Today best-selling author Donna Everhart discussing her book, Where the Jessamine Grows. Donna shares her deep knowledge of Southern history and writing. Holly learns about Susan's gut instincts to leap into a writing career. Donna tells Holly the impact of writing this novel.
  • Joshilyn Jackson
    Thursday, August 8
    4:30 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    Holly Jackson is by the river with New York Times best-selling author Joshilyn Jackson discussing her book, With My Little Eye. Joshilyn shares her love for the south and its influence on her writing. Holly learns about Joshilyn's unique writing process and where she draws character inspiration. Joshilyn tells Holly plans for her upcoming projects and her next book.
  • Joshilyn Jackson
    Saturday, August 3
    10:31 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    Holly Jackson is by the river with New York Times best-selling author Joshilyn Jackson discussing her book, With My Little Eye. Joshilyn shares her love for the south and its influence on her writing. Holly learns about Joshilyn's unique writing process and where she draws character inspiration. Joshilyn tells Holly plans for her upcoming projects and her next book.
  • Dr. Jeannelle Perkins-Muhammad
    Thursday, August 1
    4:30 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    Holly Jackson is by the river with Psychotherapist and debut author Jeannelle Perkins-Muhammad discussing her debut book, Into-Me-See. Dr. Perkins shares the cultural and personal factors that can make it challenging to develop and maintain intimacy, while offering solutions that strengthen unity. Holly learns how Dr. Perkins applied her 20 years of experience in relationship and life coaching to the book. Dr. Perkins tells Holly her spiritual experience and evidence-based therapy are a hallmark in helping change the trajectory of one's life.