From the foothills of the Appalachians and the banks of the Tennessee River to the ridges of Mount Cheaha and the winding waters of the Coosa, North Alabama has long been a place where stories flourish. This anthology gathers a rich collection of poetry, prose, and visual art created by writers and artists whose lives and imaginations are shaped by this distinctive place. In Red Clay & River Fog, readers will encounter works that explore nature and family, identity and tradition, loss and belonging. Featuring both emerging and established creators, this anthology serves as a testament to the power of local voices.

Together, these works form a portrait of North Alabama that is as complex, resilient, and inspiring as the people who call it home.

Red Clay & River Fog: An Anthology of Artists and Writers of North Alabama

Featured Artists and Writers:

Alan Burkett, Caleb Kerr, Cayla Calhoun, David Spencer Murdock, Donna Geise, Dow Holley, E. Bailey, Emily Grimes-Henderson
Haylee Brown, Hilary Blackwell, Holly Danielle Allen Boswell, Ivy Gaines, James Miller Robinson, Jana Vallejo, Jason Hayes
Jessica Temple, Judy Crofton, Kaiden Embert, Keenan Worthington, Leslie Harper Worthington, Margaret J. Vann, Marlon Stallings
Matia Wilson, Mike Wahl, Myra Ward Barra, Nanda Patel, Rachel Houghton, Randy Hale, Rosemary McMahan, Ryan Kelly
Sam Calhoun, Sketer Michaels, Sonja McGiboney, Susan Lucille Davis, Susan Luther, Sydney Gaines Tabitha Bozeman, Tina Pendley
Wesley R. Bishop, William Thornton, Wren Gaines