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  1. Godfestation is a journey of the soul and the open road through horrors and wonders, Southern Appalachia, and the American West. It’s been out for one month. Thank you to everyone who has got a copy!
    #books #horror #Appalachia #magicalrealism

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  2. Godfestation is a journey of the soul and the open road through horrors and wonders, Southern Appalachia, and the American West. It’s been out for one month. Thank you to everyone who has got a copy!
    #books #horror #Appalachia #magicalrealism

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  3. Godfestation is a journey of the soul and the open road through horrors and wonders, Southern Appalachia, and the American West. It’s been out for one month. Thank you to everyone who has got a copy!
    #books #horror #Appalachia #magicalrealism

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  4. Godfestation is a journey of the soul and the open road through horrors and wonders, Southern Appalachia, and the American West. It’s been out for one month. Thank you to everyone who has got a copy!
    #books #horror #Appalachia #magicalrealism

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  5. Godfestation is a journey of the soul and the open road through horrors and wonders, Southern Appalachia, and the American West. It’s been out for one month. Thank you to everyone who has got a copy!
    #books #horror #Appalachia #magicalrealism

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  6. September 11 is, of course, the date that El Sandifer's annual piece on the 9/11/2011 installment of the newspaper comic Barney Google and Snuffy Smith comes out (and the one for the next year is posted on her Patreon). This year, we get a look at #Appalachia - its geology, its history and the stereotypes of Appalachians that exist.

    eruditorumpress.com/blog/ameri

    "America a Prophecy" is indeed, a preposterous critical undertaking. It's also brilliant, each post a banger.

  7. September 11 is, of course, the date that El Sandifer's annual piece on the 9/11/2011 installment of the newspaper comic Barney Google and Snuffy Smith comes out (and the one for the next year is posted on her Patreon). This year, we get a look at #Appalachia - its geology, its history and the stereotypes of Appalachians that exist.

    eruditorumpress.com/blog/ameri

    "America a Prophecy" is indeed, a preposterous critical undertaking. It's also brilliant, each post a banger.

  8. September 11 is, of course, the date that El Sandifer's annual piece on the 9/11/2011 installment of the newspaper comic Barney Google and Snuffy Smith comes out (and the one for the next year is posted on her Patreon). This year, we get a look at #Appalachia - its geology, its history and the stereotypes of Appalachians that exist.

    eruditorumpress.com/blog/ameri

    "America a Prophecy" is indeed, a preposterous critical undertaking. It's also brilliant, each post a banger.

  9. September 11 is, of course, the date that El Sandifer's annual piece on the 9/11/2011 installment of the newspaper comic Barney Google and Snuffy Smith comes out (and the one for the next year is posted on her Patreon). This year, we get a look at #Appalachia - its geology, its history and the stereotypes of Appalachians that exist.

    eruditorumpress.com/blog/ameri

    "America a Prophecy" is indeed, a preposterous critical undertaking. It's also brilliant, each post a banger.

  10. No matter where I go in this world, coming back to WV is something wonderful that I struggle to describe completely. Anywhere I am in #WV I feel a sense of comfort I haven't found anywhere else. I just hope every one has a place, a home, that does this for them.

    Where do you call home?

    #WestVirginia #home #Appalachia #MountainMomma #CountryRoads

  11. No matter where I go in this world, coming back to WV is something wonderful that I struggle to describe completely. Anywhere I am in #WV I feel a sense of comfort I haven't found anywhere else. I just hope every one has a place, a home, that does this for them.

    Where do you call home?

    #WestVirginia #home #Appalachia #MountainMomma #CountryRoads

  12. No matter where I go in this world, coming back to WV is something wonderful that I struggle to describe completely. Anywhere I am in #WV I feel a sense of comfort I haven't found anywhere else. I just hope every one has a place, a home, that does this for them.

    Where do you call home?

    #WestVirginia #home #Appalachia #MountainMomma #CountryRoads

  13. No matter where I go in this world, coming back to WV is something wonderful that I struggle to describe completely. Anywhere I am in #WV I feel a sense of comfort I haven't found anywhere else. I just hope every one has a place, a home, that does this for them.

    Where do you call home?

    #WestVirginia #home #Appalachia #MountainMomma #CountryRoads

  14. Hype for the Future 235I: Belmont County, Ohio

    Overview Belmont County is a notable suburban and semi-rural county located along the Ohio River and the eastern edge of the State of Ohio directly west of Wheeling, West Virginia, home to notable communities such as Bellaire, Martins Ferry, Saint Clairsville, Barnesville, Bethesda, Bridgeport, Brookside, Fairview, Flushing, Holloway, Morristown, Powhatan Point, Shadyside, Wilson, and Yorkville. Today, the county is home to notable community amenities such as the National Imperial Glass […]

    novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026

  15. Hype for the Future 235H: Monroe County, Ohio

    Overview Monroe County is a notable rural Appalachian county in the eastern portion of the State of Ohio and the second-least-populated county statewide after only Vinton County, home to notable smaller villages and unincorporated areas including Woodsfield (county seat), Antioch, Beallsville, Clarington, Graysville, Jerusalem, Lewisville, Miltonsburg, Stafford, and Wilson. The county is not directly connected to any major Interstate or United States highways, though state highways located […]

    novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026

  16. Hype for the Future 183Q: City of Radford, Virginia

    Overview The City of Radford is a city located between Pulaski County to the west and Montgomery County to the east within the Roanoke region of the Commonwealth of Virginia and is one of the thirty-eight (38) independent cities within. Located along the New River, Radford is most notable for Radford University, including the university art museum; and the Glencoe Mansion Museum and Gallery. The Highlander at Radford is an iconic hotel located in the university area and is associated with […]

    novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026

  17. 2,080 acre hyperscale data center zoning map application submitted in Maysville-Mason County #Kentucky near the #OhioRiver in rural #Appalachia for “Cloud computing technologies.”

    The site is in the Ohio River Watershed, along the boundary between the Lee Creek and Lawrence Creek
    sub-watersheds.

    The project, west of downtown Maysville, is near Slack Pike Road, Germantown Road and Valley Pike near 'D's Thirsty Beaver' which is located at 3538 Germantown Rd, Maysville, KY 41056.

    This is the third hype-scale data center within 31 miles to be built. # 2, in the last image, at the former Stuart Coal power plant in Adams County, Manchester, Ohio, has already received federal approval. Another one is planned for the shuttered Killen Station in Rome, Ohio, just east of Manchester, Ohio, all on the Ohio River, in Adams County, also.

    #DataCenter #News

    The Maysville-Mason County Joint Planning Commission will host two days of public hearings on Wednesday, March 25, and Thursday, March 26 at 5:30 p.m. at the Maysville Community and Technical College Fields Auditorium.

    maysville-online.com/news/2143

    Data Center portal, City of Maysville-Mason County Joint Planning Commission:
    cityofmaysvilleky.gov/departme #Ohio #AppalachianOhio

    Data Center zoning application: cms5.revize.com/revize/maysvil

  18. Hype for the Future 133H: City of Huntington, West Virginia

    Introduction The City of Huntington is situated largely within Cabell County, West Virginia, along the Ohio River, though the western end of the community may also extend over the line into Wayne County. In any case, however, the Cabell County communities are notable for containing notable urban features, though the city limits are on the relatively smaller side in terms of both area covered and population counts. Notable Attractions Perhaps the most significant tourist destinations for […]

    novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026

  19. Hype for the Future 100E: Madison County, North Carolina

    Introduction Madison County is located along the western edge of the State of North Carolina, with the Town of Marshall serving as the county seat and the Town of Mars Hill to the east serving as the largest community within the county. Attractions Locally within the Town of Marshall is an art gallery known as “Flow” as well as a statue on the Charters of Freedom. Further east, the Town of Mars Hill is home to Mars Hill University as well as the Mars Landing Galleries and Arts Center […]

    novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026

  20. Rules governing large-scale Maysville, #Kentucky #Appalachia data center zoning move toward final vote

    "They want to ram it through as hard as possible with as little protection as possible"

    They didn't allow public comment

    This is the same community that is against solar farms. They are ok with Big Data farms, just not solar. WTH
    #DataCenter #OhioRiver .
    wcpo.com/news/northern-kentuck

  21. Appalachia

    I discovered North Carolina born, Colorado based singer songwriter Emily Scott Robinson several years ago when her Traveling Mercies album came out. Her newest - featuring the title track here - will be released in January 2026. Her voice + lyrics take us on a timeless journey through the hearts + minds of the people we meet on the backroads across America

    #emilyscottrobinson #singer #songwriter #americana #countrymusic #appalachia #folkmusic #countryfolk #newmusic #musicworld #listenup #nowplaying #randomplay #simsongs #mixtape #nowhearthis

  22. Seeing fewer #fireflies this year? Here’s why, and how you can help.

    Fireflies are vulnerable to #ClimateChange and habitat loss. Some simple landscaping tricks and turning off porch lights can make a big difference.

    This coverage is made possible through a partnership between #Grist and #BPR, a #PublicRadio station serving western #NorthCarolina.

    Katie Myers Regional Reporter, #Appalachia, July 11, 2025

    Excerpt: "Basham and Jacobs have a few other tips for helping fireflies thrive. You don’t need to be a scientist to help protect fireflies. In fact, the biggest difference comes from how we care for our own #backyards. Here are a few things Basham and Jacobs recommend:

    - Turn off your #PorchLights. Fireflies are incredibly sensitive to #ArtificialLight, and it can confuse them.
    - Ditch the manicured lawn and embrace #NativePlants. In addition to being easier to care for, they suit the local environment and conserve water.
    - Leave some leaves behind when you rake in the fall. They’re a great place for fireflies to find food, stay cool, and lay eggs.
    - Plant shrubs, tufting grasses, and other, large plants. These can shelter fireflies during rainstorms and other severe weather.
    - If you spot fireflies, jot down when and where you saw them and add your observations to citizen science databases like iNaturalist, Firefly Watch, or Firefly Atlas to help scientists collect data.

    "Even among those who study fireflies, the thrill of spotting them remains magical. Lower has made many excursions to the southern #AppalachianMountains to find the famous, ethereal 'blue ghosts.' Rather than flicker, the insects emit a continuous bluish-green glow. 'You walk into the pitch black woods and at first you can’t really see anything right because your eyes are getting used to the darkness,' Lower said. 'But eventually you start to see all these dim glows.' "

    grist.org/science/seeing-fewer

    #SolarPunkSunday #CitizenScience #FireflyConservation #LessLawns #Rewilding #HabitatLoss #Insects #Nature #LeaveTheLeaves #DarkSkies #TurnOffTheLights #ConservingNature

  23. Seeing fewer #fireflies this year? Here’s why, and how you can help.

    Fireflies are vulnerable to #ClimateChange and habitat loss. Some simple landscaping tricks and turning off porch lights can make a big difference.

    This coverage is made possible through a partnership between #Grist and #BPR, a #PublicRadio station serving western #NorthCarolina.

    Katie Myers Regional Reporter, #Appalachia, July 11, 2025

    Excerpt: "Basham and Jacobs have a few other tips for helping fireflies thrive. You don’t need to be a scientist to help protect fireflies. In fact, the biggest difference comes from how we care for our own #backyards. Here are a few things Basham and Jacobs recommend:

    - Turn off your #PorchLights. Fireflies are incredibly sensitive to #ArtificialLight, and it can confuse them.
    - Ditch the manicured lawn and embrace #NativePlants. In addition to being easier to care for, they suit the local environment and conserve water.
    - Leave some leaves behind when you rake in the fall. They’re a great place for fireflies to find food, stay cool, and lay eggs.
    - Plant shrubs, tufting grasses, and other, large plants. These can shelter fireflies during rainstorms and other severe weather.
    - If you spot fireflies, jot down when and where you saw them and add your observations to citizen science databases like iNaturalist, Firefly Watch, or Firefly Atlas to help scientists collect data.

    "Even among those who study fireflies, the thrill of spotting them remains magical. Lower has made many excursions to the southern #AppalachianMountains to find the famous, ethereal 'blue ghosts.' Rather than flicker, the insects emit a continuous bluish-green glow. 'You walk into the pitch black woods and at first you can’t really see anything right because your eyes are getting used to the darkness,' Lower said. 'But eventually you start to see all these dim glows.' "

    grist.org/science/seeing-fewer

    #SolarPunkSunday #CitizenScience #FireflyConservation #LessLawns #Rewilding #HabitatLoss #Insects #Nature #LeaveTheLeaves #DarkSkies #TurnOffTheLights #ConservingNature

  24. Seeing fewer #fireflies this year? Here’s why, and how you can help.

    Fireflies are vulnerable to #ClimateChange and habitat loss. Some simple landscaping tricks and turning off porch lights can make a big difference.

    This coverage is made possible through a partnership between #Grist and #BPR, a #PublicRadio station serving western #NorthCarolina.

    Katie Myers Regional Reporter, #Appalachia, July 11, 2025

    Excerpt: "Basham and Jacobs have a few other tips for helping fireflies thrive. You don’t need to be a scientist to help protect fireflies. In fact, the biggest difference comes from how we care for our own #backyards. Here are a few things Basham and Jacobs recommend:

    - Turn off your #PorchLights. Fireflies are incredibly sensitive to #ArtificialLight, and it can confuse them.
    - Ditch the manicured lawn and embrace #NativePlants. In addition to being easier to care for, they suit the local environment and conserve water.
    - Leave some leaves behind when you rake in the fall. They’re a great place for fireflies to find food, stay cool, and lay eggs.
    - Plant shrubs, tufting grasses, and other, large plants. These can shelter fireflies during rainstorms and other severe weather.
    - If you spot fireflies, jot down when and where you saw them and add your observations to citizen science databases like iNaturalist, Firefly Watch, or Firefly Atlas to help scientists collect data.

    "Even among those who study fireflies, the thrill of spotting them remains magical. Lower has made many excursions to the southern #AppalachianMountains to find the famous, ethereal 'blue ghosts.' Rather than flicker, the insects emit a continuous bluish-green glow. 'You walk into the pitch black woods and at first you can’t really see anything right because your eyes are getting used to the darkness,' Lower said. 'But eventually you start to see all these dim glows.' "

    grist.org/science/seeing-fewer

    #SolarPunkSunday #CitizenScience #FireflyConservation #LessLawns #Rewilding #HabitatLoss #Insects #Nature #LeaveTheLeaves #DarkSkies #TurnOffTheLights #ConservingNature

  25. Seeing fewer #fireflies this year? Here’s why, and how you can help.

    Fireflies are vulnerable to #ClimateChange and habitat loss. Some simple landscaping tricks and turning off porch lights can make a big difference.

    This coverage is made possible through a partnership between #Grist and #BPR, a #PublicRadio station serving western #NorthCarolina.

    Katie Myers Regional Reporter, #Appalachia, July 11, 2025

    Excerpt: "Basham and Jacobs have a few other tips for helping fireflies thrive. You don’t need to be a scientist to help protect fireflies. In fact, the biggest difference comes from how we care for our own #backyards. Here are a few things Basham and Jacobs recommend:

    - Turn off your #PorchLights. Fireflies are incredibly sensitive to #ArtificialLight, and it can confuse them.
    - Ditch the manicured lawn and embrace #NativePlants. In addition to being easier to care for, they suit the local environment and conserve water.
    - Leave some leaves behind when you rake in the fall. They’re a great place for fireflies to find food, stay cool, and lay eggs.
    - Plant shrubs, tufting grasses, and other, large plants. These can shelter fireflies during rainstorms and other severe weather.
    - If you spot fireflies, jot down when and where you saw them and add your observations to citizen science databases like iNaturalist, Firefly Watch, or Firefly Atlas to help scientists collect data.

    "Even among those who study fireflies, the thrill of spotting them remains magical. Lower has made many excursions to the southern #AppalachianMountains to find the famous, ethereal 'blue ghosts.' Rather than flicker, the insects emit a continuous bluish-green glow. 'You walk into the pitch black woods and at first you can’t really see anything right because your eyes are getting used to the darkness,' Lower said. 'But eventually you start to see all these dim glows.' "

    grist.org/science/seeing-fewer

    #SolarPunkSunday #CitizenScience #FireflyConservation #LessLawns #Rewilding #HabitatLoss #Insects #Nature #LeaveTheLeaves #DarkSkies #TurnOffTheLights #ConservingNature

  26. Seeing fewer #fireflies this year? Here’s why, and how you can help.

    Fireflies are vulnerable to #ClimateChange and habitat loss. Some simple landscaping tricks and turning off porch lights can make a big difference.

    This coverage is made possible through a partnership between #Grist and #BPR, a #PublicRadio station serving western #NorthCarolina.

    Katie Myers Regional Reporter, #Appalachia, July 11, 2025

    Excerpt: "Basham and Jacobs have a few other tips for helping fireflies thrive. You don’t need to be a scientist to help protect fireflies. In fact, the biggest difference comes from how we care for our own #backyards. Here are a few things Basham and Jacobs recommend:

    - Turn off your #PorchLights. Fireflies are incredibly sensitive to #ArtificialLight, and it can confuse them.
    - Ditch the manicured lawn and embrace #NativePlants. In addition to being easier to care for, they suit the local environment and conserve water.
    - Leave some leaves behind when you rake in the fall. They’re a great place for fireflies to find food, stay cool, and lay eggs.
    - Plant shrubs, tufting grasses, and other, large plants. These can shelter fireflies during rainstorms and other severe weather.
    - If you spot fireflies, jot down when and where you saw them and add your observations to citizen science databases like iNaturalist, Firefly Watch, or Firefly Atlas to help scientists collect data.

    "Even among those who study fireflies, the thrill of spotting them remains magical. Lower has made many excursions to the southern #AppalachianMountains to find the famous, ethereal 'blue ghosts.' Rather than flicker, the insects emit a continuous bluish-green glow. 'You walk into the pitch black woods and at first you can’t really see anything right because your eyes are getting used to the darkness,' Lower said. 'But eventually you start to see all these dim glows.' "

    grist.org/science/seeing-fewer

    #SolarPunkSunday #CitizenScience #FireflyConservation #LessLawns #Rewilding #HabitatLoss #Insects #Nature #LeaveTheLeaves #DarkSkies #TurnOffTheLights #ConservingNature

  27. #WritingWonders Day 31

    31-Is your MC an introvert or extrovert? MC1 is an extrovert with some introverted tendencies. MC2 is very much an introvert who has to force herself to behave as an extrovert in certain circumstances.

    #WritingWonders #WritingCommunity #Writers #Authors #AuthorsOfMastodon #AmericanSouth #Appalachia #WritersOfMastodon #AmWriting #WIP #MastoWriter #Mastowriters

  28. #WritingWonders Day 29

    29-If your MC had 3 wishes, what would they be? MC1 a-wouldn't have to work hard to get what he wants, b-wife happy, compliant, c-respected by everyone esp father & wife. MC2 a-husband have decent work ethic & make a reliable living, b-all of her kids happy, healthy, & have a chance, and c-be somebody who matters.

    #WritingWonders #WritingCommunity #Writers #Authors #AuthorsOfMastodon #AmericanSouth #Appalachia #WritersOfMastodon #AmWriting #WIP #MastoWriter #Mastowriters

  29. #WritingWonders Day 27

    27-Are there human rights issues in your world? If so, does your MC ever address them? MC1 doesn't care about anyone's problems outside of his own. He is convinced the world is out to get him. MC2 cares, and tries to help one person, but mostly she's trying to keep her children safe.

    #WritingWonders #WritingCommunity #Writers #Authors #AuthorsOfMastodon #AmericanSouth #Appalachia #WritersOfMastodon #AmWriting #WIP #MastoWriter #Mastowriters

  30. #WritingWonders Day 25

    25-What tropes do you utilize in your story? That's a hard one. I'm not far enough along to answer that one yet. I imagine they'll become apparent as I write. I'm a pantser, so it unfolds as it unfolds.

    #WritingWonders #WritingCommunity #Writers #Authors #AuthorsOfMastodon #AmericanSouth #Appalachia #WritersOfMastodon #AmWriting #WIP #MastoWriter #Mastowriters

  31. #WritingWonders Day 24

    24-Does food play a role in your book? Food can be hard to come by during certain times. Feeding her children is MC2's greatest concern. MC1 is also concerned, but gets distracted and often forgets.

    #WritingWonders #WritingCommunity #Writers #Authors #AuthorsOfMastodon #AmericanSouth #Appalachia #WritersOfMastodon #AmWriting #WIP #MastoWriter #Mastowriters

  32. #WritingWonders Day 23

    23-Are any of your characters artistic or musicians?

    MC1 is not. MC2 could be a writer but needs maturity and encouragement. One of their children is artistic. MC1's brother plays the guitar. MC2's brother appreciates art and music.

    #WritingWonders #WritingCommunity #Writers #Authors #AuthorsOfMastodon #AmericanSouth #Appalachia #WritersOfMastodon #AmWriting #WIP #MastoWriter #Mastowriters

  33. #WritingWonders Day 22

    22-Describe a ritual or tradition from your world. As this is based in the mid-1970s southern US, the rituals and traditions are largely the same as now. Some hold more significance than others, and that will be demonstrated in the story.

    #WritingWonders #WritingCommunity #Writers #Authors #AuthorsOfMastodon #AmericanSouth #Appalachia #WritersOfMastodon #AmWriting #WIP #MastoWriter #Mastowriters

  34. #WritingWonders Day 21

    21-How fair is your world?
    MC1 feels that it is extraordinarily unfair - feels. MC2 recognizes that sometimes it is, and sometimes it isn't, and that a lot of the times it's about what choices they make.

    #WritingWonders #WritingCommunity #Writers #Authors #AuthorsOfMastodon #AmericanSouth #Appalachia #WritersOfMastodon #AmWriting #WIP #MastoWriter #Mastowriters

  35. #WritingWonders Day 20

    20-How dangerous is your world? What are some of the dangers?

    MC2's world is very dangerous. She has no port in any storm. Her kids aren't safe. She has no predictability, no safety nets, no guarantee even of feeding her children every day.

    #WritingWonders #WritingCommunity #Writers #Authors #AuthorsOfMastodon #AmericanSouth #Appalachia #WritersOfMastodon #AmWriting #WIP #MastoWriter #Mastowriters

  36. #WritingWonders Day 19

    19-Describe your favorite side character and their relationship with your MC. Michael is my MC1's brother, MC2's BIL. He is complicated. I can't reveal too much here, but he will play an integral part in their story.

    #WritingWonders #WritingCommunity #Writers #Authors #AuthorsOfMastodon #AmericanSouth #Appalachia #WritersOfMastodon #AmWriting #WIP #MastoWriter #Mastowriters

  37. #WritingWonders Day 15

    15-How does your MC feel around other people? MC1 is comfortable around "his" people but very uncomfortable around anyone he feels less than, for whatever reason. MC2 feels uncomfortable around almost everyone except a very select few.

    #WritingWonders #WritingCommunity #Writers #Authors #AuthorsOfMastodon #AmericanSouth #Appalachia #WritersOfMastodon #AmWriting #WIP #MastoWriter #Mastowriters

  38. #WritingWonders Day 14

    14-Does your MC show their true self to others or wear a mask?

    MC1 lives wide open. WYSIWYG. No masks, often to his detriment. MC2 wears a mask almost all of the time, even to herself.

    #WritingWonders #WritingCommunity #Writers #Authors #AuthorsOfMastodon #AmericanSouth #Appalachia #WritersOfMastodon #AmWriting #WIP #MastoWriter #Mastowriters

  39. #WritingWonders Day 12

    12-What do your MC and antagonist have in common? Since my two MCs are each other's antagonists, they have each other and their common history. They have immaturity. They have egos. They have fear.

    #WritingWonders #WritingCommunity #Writers #Authors #AuthorsOfMastodon #AmericanSouth #Appalachia #WritersOfMastodon #AmWriting #WIP #MastoWriter #Mastowriters #Antagonist

  40. #WritingWonders Day 10

    10-How would your MC's closest friend/confidante describe your MC? Kind? Rude?

    MC1's closest friend is his brother. He'd say he's an asshole but loyal. He does what he thinks he needs to do in the moment. MC2 doesn't have close friends. She's pushed them away; she's just trying to survive.

    #WritingWonders #WritingCommunity #Writers #Authors #AuthorsOfMastodon #AmericanSouth #Appalachia #WritersOfMastodon #AmWriting #WIP #MastoWriter #Mastowriters #Friendship