Welcome to Talking Culture! In this weekly interview series from 97.9 The Hill WCHL, you’ll hear from writers, performers, musicians and individuals involved in advancing and promoting cultural arts in our community.

For National Poetry Month, Aaron welcomes Grey Brown, who’s just published “Communion,” her fourth collection of poetry. The poems in “Communion” come together to tell the story of a family that’s navigating life together through dysfunction and mental health issues, following one woman’s journey from childhood into adulthood and her shifting worldview along the way.

Visit RedhawkPublications.com to purchase a copy of the book and learn more information.

Grey Brown will be holding a book-launch event Thursday, April 30, at 7 p.m. at Steel String Brewery in Carrboro; everyone’s welcome to attend.

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