In the third episode of Read Appalachia, host Kendra Winchester asks, what is the future of Appalachian Literature? To investigate, she talks to authors and editors of Appalachian Futures, an initiative from the University of Kentucky Press, that features Black, Native, LGBTQ+ writers, and other writers of marginalized identities. Kendra is joined by special guests Stacy Jane Grover, the author of the forthcoming Tar Hollow Trans: Essays, and her editor Abby Freeland. Plus, Annette Saunooke Clapsaddle returns to discuss her role as an editor in the Appalachian Futures series.Find the full show notes here!Things MentionedUniversity of Kentucky PressAppalachian Futures SeriesTwitter | InstagramBooks MentionedAnnette Saunooke ClapsaddleTwitter | InstagramStacy Jane GroverWebsiteAbby FreelandTwitter | InstagramRead Appalachia and Appodlachia have partnered up to bring you Appalachian Bookshelf, a quarterly book club featuring Appalachian books we can't wait to discuss with you all. Join the group discussion over on our Instagram!Show Your Love for Read Appalachia! You can support Read Appalachia by heading over to our merch store, tipping us over on Ko-fi, or by sharing the podcast with a friend! For more ways to support the show, head over to our Support page. Follow Read Appalachia Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | TikTok ContactFor feedback or to just say “hi,” you can reach us at readappalachia[at]gmail.comMusic by Olexy from Pixabay