Smith’s ‘The Fighter’ focus of book signing, writer’s talk Monday
The deck was never stacked in Jack Boucher’s favor. Readers first meet him as a toddler abandoned at a Salvation Army secondhand store in Tunica, and life only gets more harsh from there.
Smith’s ‘The Fighter’ to be released this month, book tours set
Following his highly regarded “Desperation Road” in 2017, Michael Farris Smith, associate professor of English at Mississippi University for Women, has a forthcoming novel scheduled for March release and already receiving advance rave reviews.
Columbus to Oxford: ‘Desperation Road’ writer makes a new home
The blue Victorian house near the heart of downtown Columbus has new occupants.
Photos: ‘Desperation Road’ book signing
Michael Farris Smith, of Columbus, signs copies of his new book “Desperation Road” during his book launch at the Rosenzweig Arts Center in Columbus on Tuesday.
Tuesday book launch heralds Smith’s latest novel
A book launch Tuesday from 5-7 p.m. at the Rosenzweig Arts Center celebrates the release of “Desperation Road,” a new novel by Michael Farris Smith of Columbus.
Columbus novelist receives MAC recognition
Columbus novelist Michael Farris Smith has been awarded the literary arts fellowship for fiction by the Mississippi Arts Commission (MAC).
Columbus novelist talks new book
As a writer, Michael Farris Smith is not one to get ahead of himself.
‘Rivers’ author lands new publisher, new book contract
For Michael Farris Smith, the next novel might start with just a fleeting image.
‘Rivers’ prequel to release on e-book Tuesday
Fans of Michael Farris Smith’s 2013 novel “Rivers” will soon have more of the story.
Columbus’ Smith wins Mississippi author award
The Mississippi Library Association has announced that Michael Farris Smith of Columbus is the recipient of its 2014 Mississippi Author Award for fiction.
Smith’s ‘The Hands of Strangers’ to release on ebook Tuesday
On Tuesday, July 8 Michael Farris Smith’s gripping 2011 novella, “The Hands of Strangers,” will experience its second release — this time by Simon & Schuster, in ebook form.
‘Rivers’ prequel to be issued by Simon & Schuster
Widely praised by readers and critics, Michael Farris Smith’s debut novel, “Rivers,” will continue its story of a hurricane-ravaged Mississippi with a prequel, also to be published by Simon & Schuster.
Our view: A rich literary heritage continues
Michael Farris Smith sat at a table in the W Room at the Mississippi University for Women student center Tuesday, busily signing copies of his book, “Rivers,” as avid readers, MUW officials and students milled about, some standing in line waiting to have their books signed, others mingling over hors d’oeuvres, punch and wine as singer/guitarist Paul Brady provided a musical backdrop.
Tuesday marks book launch for Smith’s heralded ‘Rivers’
Sept. 10, 2013. That red letter date has been a long time coming on Michael Farris Smith’s calendar. It was ear-marked many months ago by
Chasing Rabbits: Part III
Rachel sits on the ground by the road, leaning against the mailbox post. She watches the fire through the windows as it spreads from the sofa to the carpet and begins to crawl up the walls of the living room. Smoke seeps from underneath the closed windows in a slow exhale.
Chasing Rabbits: Part II
In Part I Sunday, Rachel awakes in the night to find her home being vandalized, hiding under the bed until the intruders have departed. Her brother, Stephen, urges her to leave for Ohio to live with their mother, leaving behind her meager life as a truck-stop waitress and every-scheming boyfriend, Dale, who is in Hattiesburg talking to some strangers about the dubious prospects of opening a buffalo ranching operation…
Chasing Rabbits: A short story
Rachel crawls out from under the bed. She takes her robe from the hook on the closet door. She had awakened in the middle of the night and heard the voices outside the house, then heard the back door forced open, and she slipped out of bed and onto the floor, scurrying under like an insect.
Rave reviews of ‘Rivers’ putting Smith at ease
Michael Farris Smith, wearing sandals, a white T-shirt and shorts, opened his Columbus front door Thursday afternoon looking laid back and calm. He admitted, though, that on the inside, his emotional state is quite different.