Spinning Toward the Sun
(2025)Essays on Writing, Resilience, & the Creative Life
An anthology of stories edited by Nora Shalaway Carpenter
A guidebook for creatives
Featuring contributions from a diverse group of over 30 nationally-celebrated authors and Western NC powerhouse creatives, Spinning Toward the Sun offers insights on persevering in the creative journey, along with specifics about craft.
100% of proceeds to Hurricane Helene recovery
With all of its proceeds donated to Beloved Asheville and World Central Kitchen, Spinning also serves as a heartfelt act of solidarity, of how we can all play a role in helping heal our communities — and each other — when we need it most.
Featuring contributions from a diverse group of over 30 nationally-celebrated authors and Western NC powerhouse creatives, Spinning Toward the Sun offers insights on persevering in the creative journey, along with specifics about craft.
100% of proceeds to Hurricane Helene recovery
With all of its proceeds donated to Beloved Asheville and World Central Kitchen, Spinning also serves as a heartfelt act of solidarity, of how we can all play a role in helping heal our communities — and each other — when we need it most.
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