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We are a group of journalists, artists, photographers, and historians who live in Appalachia. Our goal is to provide a platform for the stories, experiences, artwork, and resilient voices of Appalachian locals.
Hot off the Press:
- My Mountain MamaMy Mountain Mama by Brandon Pickrell My Mountain Mama, if you saw her, Curves like the Kanawha and shimmers…
- LeviathanI heard the crashing on the shore The thrashing, smashing, bashing gore Yet I sailed on inside my ship…
- London & Corbin; Fried Chicken, Moon Bows, Social Justice, & the Angel of Death in the Cycling Capital of Kentucky
originally published in https://fernwehtun.com/2023/03/17/london-world-chicken-festival-honey-buns-wilderness-trails-the-angel-of-death-in-the-cycling-capital-of-kentucky/ One thing about Kentucky folks, they love fried chicken. The relationship between its fame and… - Appalachian Angst
The clear polycarbonate plastic substrate with reflective metallic layer, and a clear protective coating of acrylic plastic spins in… - Flar
Two weeks into February I climb the hill to see them, their fierce forms thrust up, fight in cold… - Joe’s Scarecrow Story
Come on in and help yourself to a breakfast beverage. Let’s talk. Miss Josie just finished her cinnamon rolls.…
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