Reviews - Robert Gwaltney

Midwest Book Review Praises Sing Down the Moon as “Magical” and “Thoroughly Engrossing”

By admin | May 12, 2026 |

The May 2026 Bookwatch review celebrates Robert Gwaltney’s lyrical Southern Gothic novel as “a superior standout in magical realism.” We’re honored to share that Sing Down the Moon by Robert Gwaltney has been featured in the May 2026 edition of Bookwatch from the Midwest Book Review. In a glowing review, the publication praised the novel’s blend of Southern Gothic atmosphere, magical realism, lyrical language, and…

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.