Now, Appalachia Interview with author Matt Jones
From "Now, Appalachia" by Eliot Parker
February 28, 2026 · 33 min
About this episode
Eliot interviews author Matt Jones about his new book A RECKONING UP BLACK CAT HOLLOW and his writing career.
On the latest episode of Now, Appalachia, Eliot interviews author Matt Jones about his new book A RECKONING UP BLACK CAT HOLLOW. Matt is the author of six critically acclaimed novels and several screenplays. Three of his novels, A Single Shot, Deepwater and Boot Tracks have been made into major motion pictures. He has taught writing at a number of colleges and universities, including the University of Virginia, Randolph Macon College and Lynchburg College. He grew up on a horse and dairy farm in rural upstate New York and currently lives in Charlottesville, Virginia.
People in this episode
Guest: Matt Jones
Topics covered
- interview
- books
- writing
- Appalachia
Keywords
- novels
- screenplays
- critically acclaimed
- motion pictures
Mentioned in this episode
Products: A RECKONING UP BLACK CAT HOLLOW
Books & works: Appalachia Interview, Now, Appalachia, A RECKONING UP BLACK CAT HOLLOW, A Single Shot, Deepwater, Boot Tracks
Places: New York, Charlottesville, Virginia
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