Author, Owner of Yonder Southern Cocktails and Brew, and co-host of “Howdy Hillsborough” on 97.9 The Hill spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, December 12. He discussed his recent breakout novel, “Something Bad Wrong,” his upcoming novel, “Blood Red Summer,” and the “Noir at the Bar” event coming to Yonder on Thursday. That event will feature readings from an all-star cast of writers, including S.A. Cosby.

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