No, that is not a misspelled word in the title! I had the great pleasure of speaking with Georgia author, Ann Hite, via telephone yesterday. She is one of the most outstanding voices of Southern literature to come along in decades. Simon & Schuster publishes her wonderful books, the first of which, “Ghosts On Black Mountain“, won Georgia Author of the Year and best first novel in 2012. Only to have her success heightened by making it into the top ten finalists for the coveted Townsend Prize that same year.
Ann can spin a Southern Gothic tale that will captivate and hold you. It will take you into its depths, making you want to stay on and on, lost in the lives of the vibrant characters she creates. You know the books you read and never want them to end? Well get ready for more! Ann Hite will not let you down.
Ann comes by her storytelling naturally. Her grandmother, who lived in Appalachia, would tell her stories that could make your hair stand on end when she visited her as a child. This family talent has lived on and blossomed as Ann prepares for the launching of her latest book, “The Storycatcher“. She gives a continuing voice to Shelly Parker, the African American maid in Ghosts On Black Mountain, as Shelly leaves Appalachia to move to Darien, Georgia just north of St. Simons in McIntosh County. The book takes place in the 1930’s, vividly portraying those days of depression intertwined with haunting dark family secrets.
The Storycatcher will be available for sale beginning September 10th, but you can advance order your copy on Amazon today here: www.amazon.com. If you haven’t read her first book you’ll find it there as well, along with the popular eNovella she has written to bridge the gap between her first and second major novel, Lowcountry Spirit. This is a tale of three young slave girls on a haunted barrier island in Georgia’s lowcountry. Much of her research has been done on Sapello Island and throughout McIntosh County. Ann’s love of history shines through her stories while her art for creating a spine chilling read keeps her fans wanting more.
Ann Hite will be at Hattie’s Books on October 4th, in Brunswick, Georgia where a luncheon will be held. The catered event will include a signed copy of The Storycatcher” and Ann will speak about her books. She will also be at Hattie’s Books for “First Friday” in October, signing books and sharing her story. To make reservations for the $30.00 luncheon, contact Hattie’s Books at 912-554-8677.
To read more about Ann Hite, please visit her website, http://www.annhite.com. You can also contact Ann through her website to schedule a creative writing workshop, truly an inspiring event for any writer, aspiring or published.
