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PEOPLE Names Sing Down the Moon a Must-Read Southern Gothic Novel

By admin | July 14, 2026

Screenshot of PEOPLE article about southern gothic fiction that features Sing Down the Moon

I’m thrilled to share that Sing Down the Moon has been featured in PEOPLE magazine as one of nine must-read Southern Gothic books.

NPR Interview: Robert Gwaltney Featured on Scenic Roots

By admin | March 23, 2026

Robert Gwaltney joins NPR’s Scenic Roots to discuss Sing Down the Moon, his Southern roots, and the interplay of gothic and magical elements in his fiction.

ArtsATL Review: Sing Down the Moon Praised for “Lush, Surreal Prose”

By admin | February 20, 2026

Author Robert Gwaltney, left, on the set of "By the River," a PBS show about Southern fiction, discussing his debut novel "The Cicada Tree" with host Holly Jackson. Gwaltney has just released his second book, "Sing Down the Moon." (Photo courtesy of Robert Gwaltney)

ArtsATL praises Sing Down the Moon as “high drama cloaked in lush, surreal prose,” highlighting its dreamlike setting, lyrical language, and genre-defying storytelling.