Ask the Author: J. Michael Hunter
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J. Michael Hunter
My summer reading list this year includes a mix of nature writing, investigative journalism, and historical fiction: 1) "Pilgrim at Tinker Creek" by Annie Dillard is a classic of American nature writing. I'm looking forward to Dillard's poetic observations of the natural world in Virginia's Blue Ridge Mountains. 2) "Behind the Beautiful Forevers: Life, Death, and Hope in a Mumbai Undercity" by Katherine Boo is a non-fiction work that promises a revealing look into life in a Mumbai slum, offering insights into poverty, inequality, and resilience. 3) "The Ballad of Frankie Silver" by Sharyn McCrumb is part of McCrumb's Ballad series. This novel blends historical fact with fiction, exploring a 19th-century murder case in the Appalachian Mountains.
J. Michael Hunter
If I could travel to any fictional book world, I'd choose Hogwarts from the Harry Potter series. My main goal would be to uncover and explore the castle's numerous secret passages and hidden rooms. I'd start by sneaking out after curfew, armed with the Marauder's Map (if I could get my hands on it) and my own wand. I'd slide down secret chutes behind tapestries, whisper passwords to statues guarding hidden corridors, and use magic to reveal concealed doorways.
J. Michael Hunter
Growing up in the Blue Ridge Mountains, I often explored the woods surrounding our neighborhood with friends. Hidden among that thick forest is the haunting remains of an old airplane crash. Clues to the tragedy are scattered beneath the thick underbrush.
J. Michael Hunter
Sarah loved watching her reflection in the old attic mirror as she played with dusty toys from a bygone era. One night, as she turned to leave, her reflection remained, smiling back at her.
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