George Singleton to give South Bound reading
Southern Lit Alliance will welcome author George Singleton to its next South Bound lecture series for a reading from his new collection of short stories, “Calloustown.’The event will take place Wednesday, April 4, at 5 p.m. and will be followed by a discussion and book signing with the author. The reading will be held at the Arts Building, 301 East 11th St. It is hosted by the Writers@Work program at Chattanooga State Community College.“Calloustown,” the seventh collection from Singleton, looks at the inhabitants of the titular Calloustown in all their humanity. Whether exploring family, religion, politics or the true meaning of home, the stories range from deeply affecting to wildly absurd.The South Bound reading is free, but reservations are strongly recommended since seating is limited. Reservations can be made online at www.SouthernLitAlliance.org or by calling 423-777-4221.
George Singleton
Clyde EdgertonGeorge Singleton and Clyde Edgerton will be the featured authors when Chattanooga State Community College presents its annual Writers@ Work program, beginning Monday, April 2.
The program provides a series of readings, book signings, drama and interviews for the public to learn more about the featured guests and their work.
Singleton’s work, “The Half Mammals of Dixie,” will be the event’s featured book. “The Half Mammals of Dixie” is a collection of short stories published in 2003 about “regular people just trying to get by.”
Singleton was born in Anaheim, Calif., but raised in Greenwood, S.C. He grew up wanting to be a track coach, but a college injury changed that trajectory. After some interest in law, he decided to pursue his love of writing, which had appeared in his late teens.