Author Janice Daugharty makes a visit to ABAC
Felicia Lockey
Issue date: 10/27/09 Section: News
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Daugharty began her tour of ABAC with a visit to the Introduction to Rural Studies classroom. Following her visit, Bowen Hall's room 100 was packed to capacity to hear Daugharty read excerpts from her newest book "Going to Jackson," which features a collection of short stories. While read a few of her excerpts from her new book.
Vice President of Academic Affairs Niles Reddick said that he has "not heard her until recently, but he enjoyed her [reading]." The event was free of charged and opened to the general public.
After Daugharty's reading, the audience was given the chance to ask Daugharty questions. One student attending the reading, Terry Stevens, asked Daugharty, "What are some of the challenges you have faced since becoming a writer?" Daugharty replied that the most challenging of being a writer is that "I write so fast on the first draft that I don't come back." However, Daugharty admitted that her greatest challenge is time.
A short reception including drinks, cake, and assorted vegetable trays was held after the brief Q & A. It was during this time Daugharty signed books, engaged in conversation with her fans, and even posed for a couple of photos.
Daugharty is a former native of Echols County, Georgia. Daugharty graduated from Valdosta State College, now known as Valdosta State University. About the age of 39, her writing career began. She credits Joyce Carol Oates with the initial success of her career.
During her Q & A, Daugharty mentioned that she loves writing prose and fictional short stories. While her short stories may seem realistic, Daugharty loves to set her stories in a fictional place, Cornechee County, along the Alapaha River. Many, if not all, of Daugharty's stories deals with everyday issues such as social issues, religious issues, hypocrisy, class structure, and prejudice.
Some of her books include "Whistle," "Along the Wider River," and "Going to Jackson."
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