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Creative Writing class attends Smith book reading
On Wednesday, March 21, the Goodman Campus Creative Writing class traveled to Turnrow Book Co. in Greenwood for a reading and book signing in celebration of the release of "The Fighter" by Mississippi novelist Michael Farris Smith. Smith spoke about the publishing and writing processes. He took several questions from students in the audience and encouraged young writers to put in the hard work that good writing requires. He also talked, specifically, about using the people and places of Mississippi to continue the writing legacy of his native state.
"The Fighter" is Smith's fourth novel and is set in the Mississippi Delta. It tells of the desperate life and ultimate redemption of illegal prize-fighter, Jack. Smith's next reading is scheduled for March 26 at the Rosenzweig Arts Center in Columbus from 5:30-7 p.m.
For more information on Smith, visit https://michaelfarrissmith.com/.
For more information about Holmes Community College's English Department and Creative Writing courses, contact Chad Moorer at wmoorer@holmescc.edu.
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IN THIS PHOTO: Pictured are (left to right) Goodman Campus Creative Writing students Ethan Burton and Elizabeth Howell; novelist Michael Farris Smith; students Abigail Proctor and Chris Kalil, and English instructor Chad Moorer at Smith's book reading/signing at Turnrow Book Co. in Greenwood.
