St. Louis Writers

“Lucky” tells the story of a folk musician who grows up in St. louis’ rich music scene in the 1960s.

Poems about St. Louis’ vibrant Bosnian community. A story of racial segregation in 1907 St. Louis that still resonates. An ode to Imo’s. These are just a…

This article first appeared in the St. Louis Beacon, Sept. 24, 2012 - A new family history of 20th-century St. Louis industrialist William Keeney Bixby…

This article first appeared in the St. Louis Beacon, Aug. 17, 2012 - Clayton is known today for its quiet, tree-lined neighborhoods of architecturally…

This article first appeared in the St. Louis Beacon, June 15, 2012 - If you’ve ever wondered whether Ozzy really bit the head off of a bat, why certain…

This article first appeared in the St. Louis Beacon, May 25, 2012 - It’s Memorial Day weekend, the perfect time for a healthful walk through Francis Park…

This article first appeared in the St. Louis Beacon, May 18, 2012 - It’s a classic murder mystery set-up: A once-pristine lake is being choked by…

This article first appeared in the St. Louis Beacon, May 8, 2012 - The vitality of St. Louis’ contemporary poetry scene has been underscored once again…

This article first appeared in the St. Louis Beacon, April 10, 2012 - After writing five books on generally serious topics, former U.S. Sen. Jean…

This article first appeared in the St. Louis Beacon, March 27, 2012 - Americans recognize that many of the nation’s founders owned slaves, but author…