Charles Dodd White is the  author of four novels, a story collection, and a book of essays. His work has appeared in several national publications and has been awarded fellowships from North Carolina and Tennessee. A recipient of the Chaffin Award for contributions to Appalachian Literature, the Appalachian Book of the Year, and two IPPY medals, he teaches English at Pellissippi State Community College in Knoxville, Tennessee. He is represented by John Talbot of the Talbot Fortune Agency.