15 Best Southern Fiction Blogs to Follow in 2026

1. Janet's Writing Blog » My Short Stories

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Description Janet Morrison's Writing Blog is a personal blog where the author, Janet, writes about Southern historical fiction and local history. She is currently working on two novels set in Virginia and the Carolinas in the 1760s. Her weekly blog is about her journey as a writer and a reader. In her blog, she shares her thoughts on the books she has read, including both fiction and non-fiction.MORE Twitter 1K Domain Authority 17 Get Email Contact Read Now

2. The Southern Review Blog

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Description The Southern Review represents everything that is good in the world of literary publication. The Southern Review strives to discover and promote a diverse array of engaging, relevant and challenging literature- including fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and translation from literary luminaries as well as the best established and emerging writers. The journal also features a broad range of visual artists from across the South and around the globe.MORE Email ****@lsu.edu
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3. Southern Review of Books

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Description The Southern Review of Books is a publication of the MFA program at Queens University we're dedicated to exploring contemporary literature from diverse voices in the American South and beyond. Every week, we publish a new book and film reviews, author interviews, and more. Read Book reviews and author interviews with a Southern focus.MORE Email ****@southernreviewofbooks.com
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4. Southern Literary Review

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Description Southern Literary Review celebrates Southern authors and their contributions to American literature. We are dedicated to offering quality information about America's Southern authors and their works. Browse our excellent book reviews on new Southern novels as well as the classics of Southern literature.MORE Email ****@comcast.net
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5. The Dead Mule Blog

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Description The Dead Mule blog is an informative online blog that features a variety of essays, fiction, poetry, and creative non-fiction. You'll find stories that transport you to different worlds and touch your heart. The blog supports both established and new writers, creating a friendly community.MORE Domain Authority 39 Get Email Contact Read Now

6. Southern Writers Magazine

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Description In Southern Writers Magazine you will find Authors talking about lives as authors; sharing the story of their books. They also share their techniques for writing the dialogue, plots, and scenes, and talk about their characters. They also talk about How the book came about, and what they hope the reader takes away from the book. Don't miss these great authors and follow this amazing blog.MORE Domain Authority 37 Get Email Contact Read Now

7. Bibliotica » Southern Fiction

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Description The author believes in the power of books, as they are portable magic. On their blog, one can find short summaries and reviews of books to give them an idea about them. If someone is an author or publicist and would like them to review a book or host an interview, they can visit their blogMORE Twitter 1.8KInstagram 558 Domain Authority 32 Get Email Contact Read Now

8. Donna Everhart Blog

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Description Donna Everhart is a best-selling author of gritty Southern fiction. Her blog, features weekly installments of 'First Sentence and Free Book Friday,' where she shares spoiler-free details about her upcoming novels and gives away free copies of her books. Head to the blog as it also includes posts about her writing process, research, and the role of women in her stories.MORE Email ****@nc.rr.com
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9. Susan Gabriel Blog

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Description Susan Gabriel is an Amazon and Nook #1 bestselling author. She simplified her life and took part-time jobs in order to focus the main portion of her day on writing. She writes briefs about books in her blogs for her readers to get a basic idea about the book and whether that fits their reading genre or not.MORE Email ****@susangabriel.com
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10. The Plain Spoken Pen » Southern Fiction

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Description Hi! I'm Lisa, the reader, and reviewer behind The Plain-Spoken Pen. I offer proofreading and copyediting services from novels to blog posts, I can help your writing put its best foot forward. In my blogs You will find in-depth book reviews abolng with short summary of southern fiction.MORE Domain Authority 12 Get Email Contact Read Now

11. Superior Reads Blog » Southern Fiction

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Description Are you an author looking to expand your readership? Contact me to schedule an interview. Superior Reads is a place to discover new books or discuss old favorites. Explore posts about Southern Fiction written by Lin Salisbury. Superior Reads Blogs is a place for readers and writers.MORE Email ****@yahoo.com
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