Amy Jo Burns tells us about her most recent novel Shiner, a vibrant and intricate story about myths, miracles, moonshiners and faith healers. It follows strong Appalachian women who fight for their dignity and take back their life stories from hoggish men whose power is largely an illusion.

Our host Ann Bocock sits down with Amy Jo Burns to discuss the running theme of trauma in Shiner and her memoir Cinderland, and how keeping trauma a secret has impacted her life and those of her characters. Burns explores the complexities of womanhood and grapples with the profound question: why do women punish themselves?

Focused on elements not commonly seen in novels, Burns dives into her research on snake handling and the art of moonshining. She also discusses the importance of Appalachia as the backdrop of her novel and shares what she’s been up to during the pandemic. Get all the details on this week’s episode of GO Between the Covers!

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