Ron Rash Quotes

A collection of quotes by Ron Rash.

Ron Rash is a critically acclaimed American author known for his novels, short stories, and poetry. Born in Chester, South Carolina, in 1953, Rash grew up in a rural setting that deeply influenced his writing. He obtained his undergraduate degree from Gardner-Webb University and continued his studies at Clemson University, where he received both his master's and doctorate degrees in English.

Rash has published numerous works, highlighting the beauty and darkness of the Appalachian region. Some of his notable novels include "Serena," which was adapted into a film starring Jennifer Lawrence and Bradley Cooper, "One Foot in Eden," and "The Cove." He has also written short story collections like "Burning Bright" and "Nothing Gold Can Stay," which showcase his talent for infusing his prose with vivid imagery and evocative language.

Not limited to fiction, Rash is also a respected poet, with collections such as "Raising the Dead" and "Waking" displaying his keen ability to capture the poignant essence of life in verse.

Recognized for his mastery of storytelling and his ability to delve into the complexities of human nature, Ron Rash has received numerous honors for his work. He has been awarded the Frank O'Connor International Short Story Award and the James Still Award for Writing about the Appalachian South, among others.

Today, Ron Rash resides in the Appalachian Mountains, where he continues to enchant readers with his compelling narratives and lyrical prose, cementing his place as one of America's finest contemporary authors.

What made losing someone you loved bearable was not remember

What made losing someone you loved bearable was not remembering but forgetting. Forgetting small things first... it's amazing how much you could forget, and everything you forgot made that person less alive inside you until you could finally endure it. After more time passed you could let yourself remember, even want to remember. But even then what you felt those first days could return and remind you the grief was still there, like old barbed wire embedded in a tree's heartwood.

Ron Rash

Life Love Pain Loss Sadness Grief

A small profit it better than a big loss

A small profit it better than a big loss

Ron Rash

Life Business Loss Profit Choices

She walks in beauty. (118)

She walks in beauty. (118)

Ron Rash

Beauty Irony

Short fiction is the medium I love the most, because it requ

Short fiction is the medium I love the most, because it requires that I bring everything I've learned about poetry - the concision, the ability to say something as vividly as possible - but also the ability to create a narrative that, though lacking a novel's length, satisfies the reader.

Ron Rash

Poetry

I love learning about different dialects and I own all sorts

I love learning about different dialects and I own all sorts of regional and time-period slang dictionaries. I often browse through relevant ones while writing a story. I also read a lot of diaries and oral histories.

Ron Rash

Learning