March 31st: Taylor Books (Charleston, West Virginia) For the second leg of my “12 Rounds in Lo’s Gym” book tour, I found myself back in the capital of my home state of West Virginia for a reading and signing at Taylor Books, a literary landmark and must-visit destination for those traveling through the mountain state.This […]
Marshall University
Lo’s Gym Book Tour Update
March 12: I had the pleasure of introducing Masta Killa (of the iconic Hip-Hop group Wu-Tang Clan) before his keynote lecture at Siena College’s 5th Annual Hip-Hop Week, sponsored by the Damietta Cross-Cultural Center. Past keynote speakers have been Chuck D and Professor Griff (of Public Enemy), Sha Rock (of the Funky 4 +1), and […]
Interview with Keith Morehouse
On April 3rd, 2018 I will visit Marshall University for a reading from my upcoming book “12 Rounds in Lo’s Gym: Boxing and Manhood in Appalachia.” Although I was raised in the rural coal mining town of Cowen, West Virginia, returning to Huntington always feels like returning home. The town of Huntington is key to […]