Dear friends and readers,
After a long pause, Conversations With US is again underway with its third installment: Appalachia & Bluegrass Country. This latest CWU volume first gets us reacquainted by offering the shortform story of my hiatus, before we set off anew in search of American stories from a region I found to be inspirational and damaged, beautiful and struggling, but always real.
Fair warning: This will not always be an easy ride. Our five-week, 1,750-mile trek through Tennessee, Kentucky, West Virginia, Maryland, Virginia, and North Carolina will leave you smiling during our encounters with humorous locals and magical scenes, but will also leave you troubled and thoughtful as we confront some of the less endearing aspects of the region, and learn about the hardships faced by too many of our fellow Americans.
Above all, Conversations With US - Appalachia & Bluegrass Country will leave you with a deeper understanding of our shared nation, at a time when having an informed, well-rounded, and honest view of America has never felt more difficult, or more important.
In any case, I look forward to having you along for the ride.
-Chris
Projected publish date: early May 2025.
Download sample chapters here.
Preorder your autographed copy here.
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