James William Gardner

A native of Southwest Virginia, James William Gardner writes extensively
about the contemporary American south. The writer explores aspects of
southern culture often overlooked: the downtrodden, the impoverished, and those marginalized by society. His work has been nominated for the 2016 Pushcart Prize. Gardner is a graduate of Virginia Commonwealth University and lives in Roanoke, Virginia. His work has appeared in numerous publications, including Deep South Magazine, Newfound Journal, and The Virginia Literary Journal.

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