About this episode

Eliot interviews author John Michael Layne about his new post-apocalyptic fiction novel SEASONS OF ASH.

On the latest episode of Now, Appalachia, Eliot interviews author John Michael Layne about his new post-apocalyptic fiction novel SEASONS OF ASH. Mike is a a post-apocalyptic fiction author, blogger, Podcaster and content creator. He was raised in Green Bank, West Virginia. His novels are rooted in the unique rhythms of life in Appalachia, and driven by real choices — family, faith, duty, and the price we pay to stay human.

Topics covered

• post-apocalyptic fiction
• Appalachia
• interview

Keywords

• family
• faith
• duty
• humanity

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