Alabama poet Charles Ghigna has published hundreds of books, and, whether you’re a longtime fan or he’s new to you, we want you to come experience his newest collection, Southern Bred. Ghigna will take us through the heart and soul of the Deep South as he discusses this book’s poetic glimpse at Southern beauty and mystery.

The event will be at The Snail on the Wall bookstore. The event is free, but reservations are required. 

Books will be available for purchase at the event or order a copy below.

About Southern Bred:
Southern Bred is a haunting, powerful collection of gothic poems that captivate and transport the reader into the heart and soul of the Deep South. Each poem offers a glimpse into its mystery and enchantment, drawing you in with a blend of beauty and darkness. In the style of a memoir in verse, it showcases Ghigna’s southern soul and his tender, yet piercing language, and affirms his place as one of the finest poets of our time.

About Charles Ghigna:
Charles Ghigna is a poet and author of over 100 books and has written for The New Yorker, Harper’s, Rolling Stone, and The Wall Street Journal. He served as poet-in-residence at the Alabama School of Fine Arts, instructor of creative writing at Samford University, and nationally syndicated feature writer for Tribune Media Services, Ghigna has read his poems at the Library of Congress, John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, American Library in Paris, and the International Schools of South America.