Loblolly Press: In Conversation
Loblolly Press: In Conversation
Podcast Description
Loblolly Press in Conversation brings you engaging interviews with our writers as they delve into their creative process, share their inspirations, and explore the southern influences that shape their work. Each episode features exclusive readings, offering an intimate glimpse into their stories and poetry. Perfect for readers eager to connect with the voices behind the page.
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Content Themes
The podcast focuses on contemporary Southern literature, emphasizing creative processes and cultural influences, with episodes highlighting topics such as the emotional impact of life experiences on writing, showcased in discussions with guests like Earl J. Wilcox about his work, The Surfacing of Joy, and the exploration of themes like joy and resilience in writing.
Loblolly Press In Conversation is a literary podcast rooted in the South and reaching beyond. Each episode invites you into deep, thoughtful dialogue with emerging and established writers from our press—on craft, influence, identity, and place. With original readings and intimate interviews, this is a space for readers who want more than the book jacket.
In this episode of Loblolly Press In Conversation, we sit down with Lib Ramos, founder of Good Printed Things, an indie press based in Greenville, South Carolina. This episode dives into what it means to build something meaningful from scratch—how chapbooks, collaboration, and Southern design sensibilities can create space for voices that deserve permanence in print.
We talk about the creative and logistical challenges of running a press, how collaboration between small publishers can push us to do better work, and the story behind our first joint project: A Field Guide to North American Trees by Garrett Ashley, a poetry chapbook that serves as a companion to his forthcoming full-length collection Habitats.
We also explore what makes a chapbook special, the ripple effect of beautiful small things, and how poetry rooted in place opens us up to new ways of seeing and feeling. Whether you’re a writer, a reader, or someone dreaming of starting your own press, this one’s for you.
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📚 September and October are big months for Loblolly Press!We’ve got three new titles in the world:
* The Computer Room by Emma Ensley (short stories, Asheville-based debut)
* Proud Roads by Kelly Riedesel (poems on the one year anniversary of Hurricane Helene)
* A Field Guide to North American Trees by Garrett Ashley (poetry chapbook in partnership with Good Printed Things)
Plus: It’s the one-year anniversary of If Lost by Clint Bowman, and we’re kicking off a fall tour to celebrate. Stay tuned for upcoming event announcements.
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Episode Credits:
🎤 Hosted by: Andrew Mack
👥 Guest: Lib Ramos
🎧 Produced by: Loblolly Press
🎶 Music: Summersteen by Tony Sopiano
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