Authors Kiss with Sara Troy and her guest Stacia Moffett, on air from October 22nd

Stacia Moffett, author of the “Lost and Found in Tennessee” series? The two-book historical fiction series, The Missing Girl and Jessa Is Back explores the South’s cultural and racial legacies through compelling stories of friendship, resilience, and identity. Moffett’s writing is informed by her own life experiences growing up in Nashville, Tennessee, and studying in Mississippi during the early 1960s.    

Stacia Moffett explains, “Current events are challenging those hard-won changes by romanticizing the 1950’s as the ‘good old days’ but that is a fallacy. I want to create stories that not only transport readers to a different time and place but also encourage them to think critically about the enduring legacies of the past. Through the characters and their struggles, I hope to offer a deeper understanding of the South and its complex history.” 

 Stacia Moffett’s Lost and Found in Tennessee historical fiction novels examine the complexities of the American South during a transformative time

The South’s Cultural and Racial Legacy: How growing up in the South, amid the legacy of Jim Crow, shaped her and others’ understanding of cultural and racial dynamics.

Inspiration Behind “Lost and Found in Tennessee”: How witnessing segregation and white supremacy led to the creation of the series.

Message on Racial Injustice: What she hopes to convey to those unaware of ongoing racial inequalities.

Book Bans and Censorship: Her thoughts on the increasing trend of banning books, particularly those addressing race and identity.

The Missing Girl’s Connection to “Jessa is Back”: An exploration of the book’s themes and how it ties to her other works.

The Power of Friendship: How the girls’ bond highlights resilience, loyalty, and the effects of social dynamics.

Writing Historical Fiction: Her approach to blending research with personal experiences.

Literary Influences: Authors like Anne Tyler and works like The Help that shaped her writing.

Stacia Moffett, author of the “Lost and Found in Tennessee” series, was born into a family of educators in Nashville, Tennessee. Her experiences on a small farm nurtured her love for nature, dogs, music, art, and the warmth of family. Moffett’s academic journey took her to Mississippi in the early 1960s, a time and place that profoundly influenced her understanding of the South. With a Ph.D. from the University of Miami and postdoctoral training at Duke University, she and her husband taught and conducted research at Washington State University. Now retired, they reside in a canyon of the Snake River, where their son runs a commercial vineyard. Stacia’s writing reflects her Southern roots and offers readers insights into the cultural forces that continue to shape lives in the South. For more about Stacia Moffett and her work, visit Stacia Moffett’s

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The “Lost and Found in Tennessee” series will be available in hardcover and e-book formats from Classic Day Publishing, an imprint of Peanut Butter Press.  

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