Edward Francisco and Delonda Shown Anderson

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Appalachia Bare

Inside the pages of Appalachia Bare, Edward Francisco and Delonda Shown Anderson bring Appalachia to life through firsthand tales of the richness, goodness, and unflinching realness of this beloved soil. These pages endeavor to portray a highlander’s deep devotion to the enveloping mountains, the region’s spirited people and ancestors, and the collective culture ingrained within. The authors have attempted to uncover and lay bare a more truthful Appalachia, a place where, whether Native, native born, or transplanted, the love of these encompassing Appalachian Mountains is palpable, and the stories beg to be told.

Biography

Edward Francisco is a native Chattanoogan who resides in South Carolina. His poetry, short stories, and essays have appeared in over seventy-five publications. He is author of The Dealmake, The Literary Relationships of Robert Coles and Walker Percy, and The South in Perspective: An Anthology of Southern Literature. His books of poetry include Death, Child, and Love, Alchemy of Words, and Only the Word Gives us Being. He is a retired Professor of English and former Writer in Residence at Pellissippi State Community College. He is the Co-founder and Associate Editor of Appalachia Bare Online Magazine.

Delonda Shown Anderson is a native of Campbell County, Tennessee, where her family has deep roots dating back centuries. She is a freelance editor, a published poet, and has received awards for her stories about the region. She was former editor of Imaginary Gardens Literary Magazine for Pellissippi State Community College and is a board member of Tennessee Mountain Writers, Inc. She is Co-founder and Chief Editor of Appalachia Bare Online Magazine.

Publication: Winter 2026