Presentation at the Writer’s Conference of Northern Appalachia:
Forests once blanketed the landscape of Northern Appalachia. Despite centuries of exploitation, significant remnants of these once-vast forests still persist in the region. Let’s explore these resilient forests through a series of breathtaking photographs to find inspiration for writing. Along the way, we’ll discuss how forest immersion helps us stay grounded, sharpens focus, fills us with wonder and awe, connects us to a larger community, and sparks creative ideas.

If trees could talk, what stories might they tell? Whether they serve as setting, character, or witness, incorporating forests in our work lends them a voice and champions their preservation.