# #248: Barbara Kingsolver and the house that Demon built

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Published: 2025-06-12T00:00:00+00:00
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Today, I had the privilege of speaking with Barbara Kingsolver — Appalachian literary icon and Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Demon Copperhead. We talk about how she incorporates Appalachia into her writing, and what she did with her Demon Copperhead royalties to help Appalachians in need. Support the Higher Ground Women's Recovery Residence! https://hgwrr.org/ And make sure to subscribe to Appodlachia on Youtube, where I'll be uploading a lot more long-form video content starti...

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