In this insightful and entertaining episode of RedPubPod, Richard and Patty sit down with local author Chris Nelson, whose debut short story collection, Where You Are From , is already making waves. Chris's path—from bouncer to paralegal to English instructor to published author—is a fascinating ride through real-life plot twists, all grounded in a deep sense of place. While many writers talk about “place,” Chris embodies it. If you pick up his book, you’ll see what we mean. He captures the slow...
Jun 03, 2025•44 min•Ep. 4
In this vibrant episode of RedPubPod, we sit down with the brilliant and bold Maeve Fox, a North Carolina poet whose debut collection, Letting Go of Me , is turning heads and opening hearts. This convo is hosted by Redhawk Publications' own Patty Thompson and featuring special guest Jay Orlando (author of Tangled Lineage and featured poet on RedPubPod episode #033), and deepens into the power of transformation, identity, and poetic vulnerability. Maeve shares the story behind her collection—a po...
May 07, 2025•38 min•Ep. 3
“That’s what’s important about poetry; you have to wager something you can lose.” Award-winning author Michael Loderstedt reveals the key to impactful poetry Welcome to another episode of RedPubPod, where poetry, art, and a little bit of Southern charm collide in the most unexpected ways. Hosted by Acquisitions Editor Patty Thompson , this episode features a dynamic duo: poets Tim Peeler and Michael Loderstedt . Tim, a writer since his college days at East Carolina University, kicks things off b...
Mar 21, 2025•30 min•Ep. 2
“Having a passionate acquisitions editor encourages you, but it’s also accountability. Someone knows you are writing a book, so you have to write a book. And you know you’ll be disappointed if you don’t.” Chrissie Dixon, Author In this episode of RedPubPod, co-hosts Robert Canipe and Patty Thompson welcome author Chrissie Dixon to discuss her new inspiring book, No Jump in My Trunk . Chrissie shares the journey behind her uplifting parable about a little elephant who learns to discover and embra...
Feb 13, 2025•41 min
Famed Vermont Author Joseph Citro Tells it Like it Is Regarding 21st Century Publishing Whoa! Patty gets her secret wish. It doesn’t happen often, but our acquisitions editor becomes the solo host and takes the crown as “Queen of the Pod” with guest veteran storyteller and Vermont’s own Joseph Citro. Joseph isn’t new to publishing—back in the day, he was an author with one of the largest publishers in the U.S. But his novel The Gore ended up as an orphan. What’s an orphan book? In this episode, ...
Jan 29, 2025•35 min
We're always pumped to have poet Scott Owens drop by for a podcast chat! Not only is he a natural storyteller, but you walk away a little brighter every time. It's been a whole year since his last visit, and true to form, he hasn’t been resting on his laurels—he’s released two poetry collections: An Augury of Birds and Eventually. An Augury of Birds pairs Scott’s insightful poetry with the breathtaking photography of Clayton Joe Young. Meanwhile, Eventually dives into the delicate art of haiku, ...
Nov 21, 2024•59 min
“Every Serious Writer Needs to be Reading Craft of Writing Books Every Day!”... Renowned Southern Author Rhonda Browning Puts All Writers on Notice Get comfy for this jam-packed, fun episode with award-winning author Rhonda Browning White as she spills the inside scoop on her debut novel, Filling the Big Empty. Inspired by her earlier short stories, this story follows a young couple navigating life’s highs and lows, from the coal mines and vineyards of West Virginia to the North Carolina Piedmon...
Oct 30, 2024•51 min
Dr. Hinshaw Gets to the Root of Redhawk Publications...Its Humble Beginnings and Its Continued Mission that’s Growing Exponentially Go ahead, laugh it up. Redhawk Publications might be the Isle of Misfit Toys, but guess what? We wear that title like a badge of honor—and we deliver! As we close in on our ninth anniversary (yeah, nine years!) and nearly 200 books published, our little pirate ship is crushing it, taking names, and making waves in the literary world. In this episode, Catawba Valley ...
Sep 13, 2024•53 min
David Dickson’s short story collection, “Down to the Root" , is an homage to a life richly lived. It makes sense: the author has spent a lifetime collecting people and developing stories. And the folks he meets along the way are incorporated into vibrant characters you can’t forget. The RedPubPod crew had a great time interviewing this clever North Carolina author in July to discuss the impetus of his writing as well as his writing process. David's childhood in North Carolina and summers in Texa...
Jul 30, 2024•42 min
Grab your favorite artisanal coffee, hit play, and settle in for an inspiring chat with Western Pennsylvania's poetic gem, Jay Orlando ! Hailing from a small Appalachian town east of Pittsburgh, Jay's journey is as rich and complex as the rolling hills he grew up in. This episode is a deep dive into the life of a trans man who turned his trials into triumphs—and penned it all down in his stunning poetry collection, “A Tangled Lineage.” From being outed in high school to navigating family dynamic...
Jun 12, 2024•28 min
What a fun episode we have in store for you today! We're thrilled to welcome Redhawk Publications director, Richard Eller , and his wife, co-author, Claudia Ward as our special guests! Tim Peeler, the chief editor at Redhawk Publications , moderates the conversation as we delve into the captivating world of their latest book, "Tell Us, Marcellus." Set against the backdrop of Western Piedmont North Carolina History, this book is the second installment in a series focused on the Harper House nestl...
May 24, 2024•34 min
If it is April, it is National Poetry Month! Welcome to this auspicious April episode of RedPubPod as we have a chat with guest and poet, Ms. Beth Copeland . "Shibori Blue - Thirty-six Views of The Peak" is Beth's fourth published collection. It was great having Beth in our studio today as we discussed many things, including her travels as a youth with her missionary parents. Born in Japan, Beth also traveled to India and spent most of her adult life in the Midwest and in the Carolinas. As Beth ...
Apr 23, 2024•40 min
Welcome to our March 2024 edition of RedPubPod! Just when you think, ‘can they keep doing these podcasts?’ Redhawk Publications is here to say… “YUP!” Today our guest is Marion, NC poet, Julia Nunnally Duncan. Having written 11 books, Redhawk Publications is proud to publish her newest poetry collection, “When Time Was Suspended" . Not unlike many of our Appalachian-based authors, Julia’s poetry has the ‘Western NC Mountain’ stamp on it. What makes this collection truly unique, however, is that ...
Mar 28, 2024•46 min
Hey folks, it's that time again – new month, new author, and you guessed it, another episode of RedPubPod! We're hanging out at Redhawk Publications in the Foothills of Western North Carolina. On a clear day, you can catch a glimpse of the Appalachian Mountains right in our backyard. Many of our authors are all about those mountain vibes, putting pen to paper to spill the beans on their hometown love. Today, we have a writer who turned his upbringing into a down-to-earth memoir. Author Cecil Wil...
Feb 23, 2024•42 min
“The Characters write their own story. I don’t tell them where to go and what to do. They tell me what to write…” Welcome to our first episode of RedPubPod in 2024! This edition is a true gem. Our spotlight is on author and poet Les Brown, a North Carolina native with roots deeply embedded in the Appalachian soil. In his latest book published by Redhawk Publications, "Iron Bridge Sunday and Other Stories," Les takes us on a journey through the pages of his rich North Carolina mountains backgroun...
Jan 25, 2024•42 min
'Tis the season, y'all! It's RedPubPod's End of Year 2023 Wrap-Up Edition! Lots of books are mentioned in this podcast episode. Learn about what we have published, which books are up for end-of-year awards, how not to get ripped off when publishing your book, a nice little discount code to get you 20% off of all books, plus what new titles are up on deck for 2024! Keep in mind this episode was taped before we finished a few books, so here are some updates: - Code for a 20% discount is XMAS20 her...
Dec 08, 2023•48 min
... The Ultimate Love Song to a Small Southern Town in Poetry & Photography Join us in this engaging podcast as we probe into the creative minds of North Carolina’s renowned poet Scott Owens and acclaimed photographer C. Joe Young. Joining forces once again, they have created a heartfelt book brimming with evocative poems and stunning photographs entitled, “‘Round Here.” Together, they weave a tapestry of inspiration and admiration for this cherished locale, which holds a special place in th...
Nov 27, 2023•48 min
You never know what you will learn listening to a RedPubPod episode. Not only do we have the distinct honor of interviewing San Francisco Bay native and current Hendersonville, NC resident, Tony Robles , but we also learn about old Flintstone references. If ever there was someone worthy of the title Grand Poobah, it’s Tony. And while we joke, you can’t deny that Tony has a sublime connection with the sacredness of the ordinary. He reminds you, that even donations to a thrift shop, are unique and...
Nov 06, 2023•39 min
Welcome to RedPubPod’s episode featuring Ken Harbert , a Pittsburgh native with a poetic soul and an extraordinary life journey. In his inspiring collection of poems entitled "Our Paths in Life," Ken shares a love song to his experiences, the places he's been, and the remarkable people he's encountered along the way. Prepare to embark on a poetic adventure unlike any other, as Ken's background defies the conventions of a typical poet. Ken's diverse range of professional roles, from serving as a ...
Oct 06, 2023•44 min
Sherrie Hartsoe Sigmon knows the importance of this phrase more than anyone. She grew up in Rhodhiss, North Carolina. Her voice is formed there, and when you combine her passion for her hometown, and her superb writing and research skills, you get the penultimate history of a small village town that is uniquely located in two counties where a river runs through it. Today’s podcast we welcome author Sherrie Hartsoe Sigmon and her new book, Weaving the Heart Threads of a Mill Village: Rhodhiss Nor...
Sep 13, 2023•56 min
Welcome! This pod is personal. This unique podcast is where the RP staff get to riff a bit, and poke fun at one another while sharing about interesting books we have done and a few that are in the pipeline. We get reflective while having a positive outlook about our accomplishments in the first half of 2023! You will want to listen to this one to learn about our newer books out now, a few books to come soon, a few upcoming events to attend, plus a brand-new book series named after the founder of...
Aug 09, 2023•53 min
Welcome to a Special Furniture Manufacturing Edition of Redhawk Publication's podcast, REDPUBPOD! Redhawk Publications' newest book, Richard Eller’s “Well Crafted: The History of Furniture Manufacturing in Western North Carolina” has put a spotlight not just on owners and upper management, but also on the workers that make the industry tick! In this episode of RedPubPod, Richard interviews former furniture worker Mr. Romey Church. Romey and his mother (and his father and his grandfather!) all wo...
Jul 21, 2023•21 min
Welcome to a Special Furniture Manufacturing Edition of Redhawk Publication's podcast, REDPUBPOD! In this special episode of RedPubPod, Mitchell Gold, co-founder of Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams , shares his inspiring journey in the home furnishing industry. He discusses his New Jersey roots, his first job in the Home Furnishing Department of NYC’s famed Bloomingdale’s, his coming out during a pivotal time in LGBT history, and his subsequent move to North Carolina where he co-created MG+BW with p...
Jun 13, 2023•1 hr 3 min
Welcome to the Redhawk Publication's podcast, REDPUBPOD! Redhawk Publications is honored to have as their guest on this episode author, historian, professor and Redhawk Publications Executive Director, Richard Eller. In this episode, we learn about Richard's newest book, "Well-Crafted: The History of Furniture Manufacturing in Western North Carolina." Richard freely shares his admiration for the industry that not only put Western NC on the map but was instrumental in putting food in the mouths a...
May 30, 2023•50 min
Welcome to the Redhawk Publication's podcast, REDPUBPOD! Redhawk Publications is honored to have as its guest, Rhodney Honeycutt, author of Long Guns and Great Fishing Runs . When Redhawk Publications had a chance to publish a book by a local avid hunter, fisherman, and all-around international outdoorsman, we were all in! Catawba County resident and nationally known outdoorsman, Rhodney Honeycutt, tells long tales about real-life hunting and fishing experiences. Sometimes by himself, other time...
Apr 25, 2023•33 min
Welcome to the Redhawk Publication's podcast, REDPUBPOD! Redhawk Publications is honored to have as its virtual guest, poet Mike James. Today’s co-hosts, Robert & Tim, chat with Tennessee poet, Mike James, about his newest collection of poetry, Back Alley Saints at the Tiki Bar , published by Redhawk Publications. You will hear some intriguing retrospective comments from Mike, including that this specific book has been a culmination of many things. He brings in everything he has learned abou...
Mar 24, 2023•36 min
Welcome to the Redhawk Publication's podcast, REDPUBPOD! Redhawk Publications is excited to have in the studio a very special author: Austin Allran. Join today’s hosts, Richard , Patty , and Tim as they converse with author and Hickory, NC native, Austin Allran, about the writing journey that led to his first novel, The Legends of the Isle of Cats. Our hosts were so engaged in Austin’s fascinating background (he’s an attorney and life-long public servant, having served in both the N.C. State Hou...
Feb 13, 2023•35 min
Welcome to the Redhawk Publication's podcast, REDPUBPOD! Redhawk Publications is honored to have in the studio two special guests: Ron Toler, USAF – Retired and NC Veterans Writing Alliance Foundation Project Coordinator, and Stephen Henderson, USMC – Retired and NC Veterans Writing Alliance Foundation Project Coordinator. Join us as hosts Richard and Robert chat with Ron Toler and Stephen Henderson about the recently published collection of veteran’s stories, Brothers and Sisters Like These . T...
Jan 23, 2023•1 hr 2 min
Welcome to the Redhawk Publication's podcast, REDPUBPOD! Redhawk Publications is honored to have in the studio special guest Cassidy Collins. Not only is Cassidy the newest fiction author in the Redhawk Publications stable, but she is a colleague: Cassidy is a creative staff member in the Redhawk Communications department at Catawba Valley Community College here in Hickory, North Carolina. Join us as Cassidy discusses her creative journey and writing process. It's daunting to think this young ad...
Nov 18, 2022•44 min
Welcome to the Redhawk Publication's podcast, REDPUBPOD! Redhawk Publications is pleased to have in the studio special guest Scott Owens. Scott's 18th publication will come out in November of 2022 and he's already working on his 19th! Our hosts get a chance to slow the prolific poet down to share what inspires his poetry as well as to give a few tips for new writers. Questions from the North Carolina poetry community are asked and Scott answers them without batting an eye! In fact, his responses...
Oct 28, 2022•51 min
