River Jordan

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River Jordan is a southerner with a global perspective. They tell her that she is part-Cherokee and part-Irish and perhaps a dozen other things. What she knows is that she an all-American woman that appreciates the diversity of a multitude of cultural histories. Primarily, she’s a storyteller of the southern variety and has been cast most frequently in the company of Flannery O’Connor and Harper Lee. Jordan’s writing career began as a playwright where she spent over ten years with the Loblolly Theatre group and received productions of her original works for the stage including Mama Jewels: Tales from Mullet Creek; Soul, Rhythm and Blues; and Virga.

Jordan’s novel The Messenger of Magnolia Street, Harper Collins (Harper San Francisco) was published in January 2006. Kirkus Reviews describes the novel as “a beautifully written atmospheric tale.” The Messenger of Magnolia Street was applauded as “a tale of wonder” by Southern Living Magazine who chose The Messenger of Magnolia Street as their Selects feature for March 2006 and by other reviewers as “a riveting, magical mystery” and “a remarkable book.”

Ms. Jordan teaches and speaks on ‘The Power of Story’ around the country. She is currently completing a new work of fiction and a collection of essays and produces the radio program Common Ground on WRFN, Radio Free Nashville. Jordan and her husband live in Nashville, TN. You may visit the author at www.riverjordanink.com

What's your favorite public radio show?

I don't have a favorite. PHCompanion and Whad'ya know, and Car TAlk and Morning Edition. I love them all.

What's your secret talent?

Merging in fast traffic. Making peace in tough situations. Coming in on a wing and a prayer.

What song is stuck in your head right now, you know, a music wedgie?

None. My entire pages and audio just deleted, the page went blank and I lost everything. Right now it is the sound of the train I hear and feels like it's headed my way.

What sound is most characteristic of where you live?

My big white Pyr dog barking, barking, barking. Otherwise, the trains running through in the night. I love them.

What's your favorite sound memory?

The voices of the old people around the fireplace in the dark telling stories, and lies.

Which station do you listen to most?

WLPN - Nashville Public Radio

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