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Follow-Up on Regional Writers

Even though there have not been very many responses to our intitial comments regarding “Regional Writers” let me say that those who have been willing to contribute have made some very interesting comments and insights about this topic.  Some names have been brought up which might not be familiar to all of us, and that is a good thing--to broaden our horizons. 

What about the name “Ruth Cross?” Any comments, or info, about this particular individual?  Many may not realize her connection with the Paris area, Blossom in particular, and the writing career which put her in a very special category when you think about accomplishments female regional writers. 

At our recent William A. Owens Centennial I asked Sylvia Grider, Texas A&M University, College Station, about this particular individual and was very pleased to be given a resource where there is a chapter detailing much of the career of Ruth Cross.  I am still looking amongst my collection of books to be able to give the specific title, but cannot lay my hands on it at the moment.  The title was something like “Texas Women Writers,” and Sylvia Grider was one of the editors. 

Anyway, any comments about Ruth Cross would be appreciated, or any other writers such as the mention of George Lester Vaughan and his book “The Cotton Renter’s Son”?  Ruth Cross also used the “cotton” connection in many of her depictions of this area.  It is no wonder that so many readers assoicate our region with the South culturally rather than the Southwest which so many assume to be the more appropriate alignment. 

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