The Stacks is thrilled to welcome Kiese Laymon to the show. If you're a longtime fan of the podcast, you've heard Kiese mentioned countless times from authors and readers alike. Kiese is an author (Heavy, How to Slowly Kill Yourself and Others in America), essayist, and professor at The University of Mississippi. Today we discuss living revision, writing sentences, crafting nonfiction and the depths of fiction. Then we get into Kiese's favorite books, you'll want to get your TBR ready! The Stacks Book Club selection for July is Breathe by Imani Perry, we will discuss the book with Kiese Laymon on July 29th.You can find links to everything we discuss on today's show on The Stacks' Website: https://thestackspodcast.com/2020/07/01/ep-118-kiese-laymonSUPPORT THE STACKSPage 1. - sign up for a personalized monthly book subscription boxLibro.FM - get two audiobooks for the price of one when you use code THE STACKS at checkout.  Purchasing books through Bookshop.org or Amazon earns The Stacks a small commission.Connect with Kiese: Twitter | Instagram | Website Connect with The Stacks: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | Apple Podcasts | Goodreads | Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.