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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  
  • Terah Harris
    Saturday, April 27
    10:30 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    Holly Jackson is by the river with seasoned librarian and author Terah Harris discussing her debut book, One Summer in Savannah. Terah shares deep love for books and libraries. Holly learns about how Terah turned her love of books into her debut novel. Terah tells Holly about her upcoming second novel.
  • Terah Harris
    Thursday, May 2
    4:30 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    Holly Jackson is by the river with seasoned librarian and author Terah Harris discussing her debut book, One Summer in Savannah. Terah shares deep love for books and libraries. Holly learns about how Terah turned her love of books into her debut novel. Terah tells Holly about her upcoming second novel.
  • Susan Zurenda
    Saturday, May 4
    10:30 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    Holly Jackson is by the river with author Susan Zurenda discussing her debut book, The Girl from the Rose Motel. Susan shares how her experiences as a teacher inspired her writing and this book. Holly learns about how Susan connects with her readers.
  • Susan Zurenda
    Thursday, May 9
    4:30 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    Holly Jackson is by the river with author Susan Zurenda discussing her debut book, The Girl from the Rose Motel. Susan shares how her experiences as a teacher inspired her writing and this book. Holly learns about how Susan connects with her readers.
  • Debbie Taussig-Boehner & Lauren Housman
    Saturday, May 11
    10:30 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    Holly Jackson is by the river with debut authors Debbie Boehner & Lauren Houseman discussing their debut book, The Suitcase: The Life and Times of Captain X. Debbie shares how the discovery of her father's suitcase led to this book. Holly learns about Debbie & Lauren's working relationship to write their debut novel. Both authors tell Holly about this impact of writing this novel.
  • Debbie Taussig-Boehner & Lauren Housman
    Thursday, May 16
    4:30 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    Holly Jackson is by the river with debut authors Debbie Boehner & Lauren Houseman discussing their debut book, The Suitcase: The Life and Times of Captain X. Debbie shares how the discovery of her father's suitcase led to this book. Holly learns about Debbie & Lauren's working relationship to write their debut novel. Both authors tell Holly about this impact of writing this novel.
  • Dr. Jeannelle Perkins-Muhammad
    Saturday, May 18
    10:30 pm 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.
  • Dr. Jeannelle Perkins-Muhammad
    Thursday, May 23
    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.
  • Joshilyn Jackson
    Saturday, May 25
    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.
  • Joshilyn Jackson
    Thursday, May 30
    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.
  • Donna Everhart
    Saturday, June 1
    10:30 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.
  • Donna Everhart
    Thursday, June 6
    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.
  • Denny S. Bryce
    Saturday, June 8
    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.
  • Denny S. Bryce
    Thursday, June 13
    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.
  • Chanel Cleeton
    Saturday, June 15
    10:30 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    Holly Jackson is by the river with Cuban American author Chanel Cleeton discussing her book, The Cuban Heiress. Chanel shares her strong connection to the book's characters and her desire to explore her family's origins through her writing. Holly learns about Chanel's process for writing historical fiction. Chanel tells Holly about her upcoming projects and the connections during her writing journey.
  • Beverly Bowers Jennings
    Saturday, June 22
    10:30 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    Holly Jackson is by the river with Master Naturalist and author Beverly Bowers Jennings discussing her book, Shrimp Tales: Small Bites of History. Beverly shares her background as a Master Naturalist and her love of all things salt water. Holly learns about Beverly's 12-year process to interview over 65 shrimpers, marine biologists, and others working in the shrimping industry that would become the basis of her book. Beverly tells Holly about her unique approach to this book through the use of history, interviews, maps, pictures, and recipes.
  • Michael Dewitt, Jr.
    Saturday, June 29
    10:30 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    Holly Jackson is by the river with multiple award-winning journalist and author Michael Dewitt , Jr. discussing his book, Wicked Hampton County. Michael shares his extensive newspaper journalism background and how it has changed over the years. Holly learns about the research that it took to write about decades of history and corruption in Hampton County, South Carolina. Michael tells Holly about his upcoming project about the national covered Murdaugh Murders.
  • Terah Harris
    Saturday, July 6
    10:30 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    Holly Jackson is by the river with seasoned librarian and author Terah Harris discussing her debut book, One Summer in Savannah. Terah shares deep love for books and libraries. Holly learns about how Terah turned her love of books into her debut novel. Terah tells Holly about her upcoming second novel.
  • Susan Zurenda
    Saturday, July 13
    10:30 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    Holly Jackson is by the river with author Susan Zurenda discussing her debut book, The Girl from the Rose Motel. Susan shares how her experiences as a teacher inspired her writing and this book. Holly learns about how Susan connects with her readers.
  • Debbie Taussig-Boehner & Lauren Housman
    Saturday, July 20
    10:30 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    Holly Jackson is by the river with debut authors Debbie Boehner & Lauren Houseman discussing their debut book, The Suitcase: The Life and Times of Captain X. Debbie shares how the discovery of her father's suitcase led to this book. Holly learns about Debbie & Lauren's working relationship to write their debut novel. Both authors tell Holly about this impact of writing this novel.
  • Dr. Jeannelle Perkins-Muhammad
    Saturday, July 27
    10:30 pm 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.

 

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  • Michael Dewitt, Jr.
    Thursday, April 25
    4:30 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    Holly Jackson is by the river with multiple award-winning journalist and author Michael Dewitt , Jr. discussing his book, Wicked Hampton County. Michael shares his extensive newspaper journalism background and how it has changed over the years. Holly learns about the research that it took to write about decades of history and corruption in Hampton County, South Carolina. Michael tells Holly about his upcoming project about the national covered Murdaugh Murders.
  • Michael Dewitt, Jr.
    Saturday, April 20
    10:30 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    Holly Jackson is by the river with multiple award-winning journalist and author Michael Dewitt , Jr. discussing his book, Wicked Hampton County. Michael shares his extensive newspaper journalism background and how it has changed over the years. Holly learns about the research that it took to write about decades of history and corruption in Hampton County, South Carolina. Michael tells Holly about his upcoming project about the national covered Murdaugh Murders.
  • Beverly Bowers Jennings
    Thursday, April 18
    4:30 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    Holly Jackson is by the river with Master Naturalist and author Beverly Bowers Jennings discussing her book, Shrimp Tales: Small Bites of History. Beverly shares her background as a Master Naturalist and her love of all things salt water. Holly learns about Beverly's 12-year process to interview over 65 shrimpers, marine biologists, and others working in the shrimping industry that would become the basis of her book. Beverly tells Holly about her unique approach to this book through the use of history, interviews, maps, pictures, and recipes.
  • Beverly Bowers Jennings
    Saturday, April 13
    10:30 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    Holly Jackson is by the river with Master Naturalist and author Beverly Bowers Jennings discussing her book, Shrimp Tales: Small Bites of History. Beverly shares her background as a Master Naturalist and her love of all things salt water. Holly learns about Beverly's 12-year process to interview over 65 shrimpers, marine biologists, and others working in the shrimping industry that would become the basis of her book. Beverly tells Holly about her unique approach to this book through the use of history, interviews, maps, pictures, and recipes.
  • Chanel Cleeton
    Thursday, April 11
    4:30 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    Holly Jackson is by the river with Cuban American author Chanel Cleeton discussing her book, The Cuban Heiress. Chanel shares her strong connection to the book's characters and her desire to explore her family's origins through her writing. Holly learns about Chanel's process for writing historical fiction. Chanel tells Holly about her upcoming projects and the connections during her writing journey.
  • Chanel Cleeton
    Saturday, April 6
    10:30 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    Holly Jackson is by the river with Cuban American author Chanel Cleeton discussing her book, The Cuban Heiress. Chanel shares her strong connection to the book's characters and her desire to explore her family's origins through her writing. Holly learns about Chanel's process for writing historical fiction. Chanel tells Holly about her upcoming projects and the connections during her writing journey.
  • Jesse Cole
    Thursday, April 4
    4:30 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    Holly Jackson is by the river with baseball fan lover and author Jesse Cole to discuss his book, Fans First. Jesse shares his love of baseball, fans, and creating an unforgettable experience. He discusses how he is changing the game of baseball and creating a movement around Banana Ball.
  • Jesse Cole
    Saturday, March 30
    10:31 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    Holly Jackson is by the river with baseball fan lover and author Jesse Cole to discuss his book, Fans First. Jesse shares his love of baseball, fans, and creating an unforgettable experience. He discusses how he is changing the game of baseball and creating a movement around Banana Ball.
  • Leslie Hooton
    Thursday, March 28
    4:30 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    Holly Jackson is by the river with Leslie Hooton discussing her book, After Everyone Else. Leslie discusses her love for her main character and her main character's love of the South. She shares her writing process, her love of reading, and her intense love and respect for her mom's strength. The interview is peppered with humorous stories of Leslie's mom.
  • Leslie Hooton
    Saturday, March 23
    10:30 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    Holly Jackson is by the river with Leslie Hooton discussing her book, After Everyone Else. Leslie discusses her love for her main character and her main character's love of the South. She shares her writing process, her love of reading, and her intense love and respect for her mom's strength. The interview is peppered with humorous stories of Leslie's mom.
  • Jason Mott
    Thursday, March 21
    4:30 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    Holly Jackson is by the river with National Book Award Winner for Fiction, Jason Mott discussing his book, Hell of A Book. Jason discusses his inspiration for the book and how builds complex characters while tackling tough themes. He shares how he loves sharing his book with readers and his writing process.
  • Jason Mott
    Saturday, March 16
    10:30 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    Holly Jackson is by the river with National Book Award Winner for Fiction, Jason Mott discussing his book, Hell of A Book. Jason discusses his inspiration for the book and how builds complex characters while tackling tough themes. He shares how he loves sharing his book with readers and his writing process.
  • Katherine Reay
    Thursday, March 14
    4:30 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    Holly Jackson is by the river with Katherine Reay discussing her novel, A Shadow In Moscow. Katherine discusses her use of strong female narratives in her writing and the importance of including them in historical fiction. She shares how she used a childhood trip to Russia as an inspiration for the setting of the book and the significant amount of research that is required for historical fiction.
  • Katherine Reay
    Saturday, March 9
    10:30 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    Holly Jackson is by the river with Katherine Reay discussing her novel, A Shadow In Moscow. Katherine discusses her use of strong female narratives in her writing and the importance of including them in historical fiction. She shares how she used a childhood trip to Russia as an inspiration for the setting of the book and the significant amount of research that is required for historical fiction.
  • Margaret Verble
    Thursday, March 7
    4:30 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    Holly Jackson is by the river with Pulitzer Prize Finalist Margaret Verble discussing her novel, When Two Feathers Fell From the Sky. As an enrolled citizen of the Cherokee Nation, Margaret discusses how she weaves Cherokee narratives into her books and the importance of indigenous voices in literature. She shares how she used her childhood in Nashville, TN as an inspiration for the setting of the book and the significant amount of research that is required for historical fiction.
  • Margaret Verble
    Saturday, March 2
    10:31 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    Holly Jackson is by the river with Pulitzer Prize Finalist Margaret Verble discussing her novel, When Two Feathers Fell From the Sky. As an enrolled citizen of the Cherokee Nation, Margaret discusses how she weaves Cherokee narratives into her books and the importance of indigenous voices in literature. She shares how she used her childhood in Nashville, TN as an inspiration for the setting of the book and the significant amount of research that is required for historical fiction.