Serena Resources

Websites

Ring in the Day with Rash

Our author's publisher's page for him has the dish on his novels, talks, and upcoming events.

Great Smoky Mountains

Spoiler alert: There's a national park tucked into these peaks. To scope the scenery and learn about the land in this book, check out this website.

Movie or TV Productions

On the Silver Screen

Jennifer Lawrence and Bradley Cooper star as the tyrannical timber couple.

Articles and Interviews

A Character Like No Other

Rash wanted to write a woman like none other. Learn a bit about his inspiration and also enjoy an excerpt of him reading from the novel.

He's a Poet and He Knows It

Ron Rash talks about his background in poetry, his work ethic (dude's prolific), and the importance of seeking out fanatics when you're writing.

Video

Hitch Your Wagon to This Trailer

Need a dose of J. Law and B. Coop? We feel you. Click on through.

Not a Rash Decision

Okay, we're not actually sure how long Rash spent deliberating about which passage to share, but we are glad he chose a section that includes rattlesnakes.

Audio

Lend Me Your Ears

If you can't make it through all four hundred some-off pages, check out the audio version of the book.

Images

We've Got You Covered

This is one book cover that will have you yelling "timber!" in no time.

Migrant Mother

Dorothea Lange's famous image of a Depression era woman reminds us an awful lot of Rachel and Jacob.

This Depression Isn't So Great

At least that's what the millions of people out of work thought.

Great Smoky Mountains National Park

It's a real place, with lots of trees and no Serena in sight.