One of the books currently on my nightstand is The Battle of Blair Mountain by Robert Shogan. As someone who writes stories rooted in Appalachia, I find myself continually drawn back to the region’s history. Not simply because it provides interesting settings, but because understanding Appalachia means understanding the people who shaped it. The mountains have alwaysContinue reading “Author RLDIII Shelf Notes: The Battle of Blair Mountain: The Story Of America’s Largest Labor Uprising by Robert Shogan”