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Sunday Q&A: Melissa Pritchard, Novelist / Journalist / Educator

By Frank Etheridge
In Sunday Q&A
September 26, 2021
13 Min Read
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Acclaimed writer on finding fascination in Columbus, developing the local literary scene, crafting fiction more true than truth, and awakening the genius in us all. Plus, which work she is most proud of in her stellar career — and why. How would you describe the art and science of teaching someone to write? “I didn’t start out as a teacher. I just kind of fell into it out of necessity...

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Words & Music, Southern Gothic Style

By Frank Etheridge
In Art, Interview, Literature, Music
September 20, 2018
4 Min Read
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“I’ve written one song off Reflections of a Golden Eye from the passage where the main guy takes his wife’s horse out riding,” Aimee Bobruk says of a songwriting process that led the Austin, Texas musician to where she sat Tuesday night, sipping wine on the front porch of  Carson McCullers’ childhood home. “He’s riding, loses control and finds his bliss,” she continues, talking during a quick...

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