Yellowhammer Press

In one of those rare moments of clarity, I awoke this morning remembering The Republic of Winston.  Having had a discussion with a friend last night about the hair-pulling over the Jones County story, I suddenly remembered a similar tale from Alabama.  Often referred to as The Republic of Winston, Winston County, Alabama was an [...]

“Reading the South” will be an ongoing series about beginning an understanding of the South through literature, music, and art.
A reader wrote me this week inquiring about a number of things, and where to find good Southern writing was at the top of his list.  My answer was long and, I admit, a bit [...]

Much of the work we discuss here isn’t new.   We’re not solely concerned with new books, new authors, or new artists.  I learned firsthand that educating oneself about actual Southern art — more than just ceramic roosters — is a process that requires some digging.  Investigate on your own, teach yourself about what Southern art [...]