{"product_id":"coal-dust-9780595155743","title":"Coal Dust","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCoal Dust by Shirley Noe Swiesz\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCoal Dust delivers an authentic portrait of Appalachian life through the lens of rural Kentucky communities. Author Shirley Noe Swiesz crafts a contemporary fiction narrative rooted in the cultural traditions and everyday realities of small-town America.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAppalachian Fiction Rooted in Place\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis novel captures the distinct character of the Southeastern United States, specifically Kentucky's coal country. The story reflects the regional voices, landscapes, and social dynamics that define Appalachian communities. Readers seeking genuine regional fiction will find Coal Dust offers an unvarnished look at rural American life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eContemporary Southern Literature\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePublished by iUniverse, Coal Dust represents independent American fiction that focuses on demographic realities often overlooked in mainstream literature. The paperback format makes this accessible Southern literature available to readers interested in cultural authenticity and regional storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eShirley Noe Swiesz brings firsthand knowledge of Kentucky communities to her writing. As an independent author, she provides perspectives on small-town dynamics and rural experiences that larger publishing houses frequently miss.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBook Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis paperback edition offers an affordable entry point for readers building their collection of regional American fiction. Coal Dust fits within the tradition of Southern literature that examines the complexities of place, community, and identity in rural settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWho Should Read This Book\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCoal Dust appeals to readers interested in authentic regional voices, Appalachian culture, Kentucky history and communities, contemporary American fiction with rural settings, and Southern literature that explores small-town life. The novel serves both casual readers and those studying regional American literature.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"iUniverse","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50680649580818,"sku":"9780595155743","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_e28a5af6-2bdb-4e0f-bd0d-abe60bd74b09.jpg?v=1734923793","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/coal-dust-9780595155743","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}