Marcelina Barcenas

Mickey Spillane reflects on a writing career that began in the 1940s, shaping decades of storytelling across multiple media. Best known for I, the Jury and its iconic hard-boiled detective Mike Hammer, he discusses his work not only in mystery novels but also in comic books...

Famous historian Dr. Walter Edgar showcases his novel South Carolina: In the Modern Age. As an author and Historian, Dr. Edgar is primarily focused on Southern history. His work is written with the purpose of providing greater insight into South Carolina’s past, present, and...

In this episode, Nikki Finney, a South Carolina poet and professor, shares how her parents’ work in the civil rights movement inspired her to begin writing at age ten. Finney discusses how books opened her world and motivated her to create stories that reflect African...

James J. Kilpatrick, originally from Oklahoma and a Charleston resident since 1989, reflects on a remarkable career spanning politics, language, and a lifelong devotion to writing. Self-described as a “poor man’s Bill Safire,” Kilpatrick recalls never doubting his calling as...

Acclaimed children’s and young adult author Betsy Byars reflects on a writing career that began almost by accident and grew into a lifelong passion. Originally from Charlotte, North Carolina, and now living in Clemson, she attended Furman University and once believed writing...

In this episode, Patti Just introduces novelist and professor Dr. Mark Steadman. Like many writers, Steadman had many careers before earning his role as writer in residence at Clemson University in 1957. After taking a year to teach in Cairo, Egypt, Steadman truly began...