A Howling in the Wires: An Anthology of Writing from Postdiluvian New Orleans

by Various, Mark Folse (Editor), Maitri Erwin (Contributor)

This collection combines the vivid post-Katrina [hurricane] experiences captured by internet-based bloggers from New Orleans—individuals who don’t think of themselves as writers but who were writing powerfully in the months after 8–29—with the work of traditional writers. Some of those, like novelist Dedra Johnson and poet Robin Kemp, share their most immediate reactions from their own blogs. The book deliberately blurs the line between formats and focuses on cataloging some of the best-written and most powerful reactions of the people who experienced by Katrina.

160 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2010

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Reviews

[Laura Ellen · Rating 4 out of 5]

A collection of immediate voices–mainly blog posts with errors preserved, plus a few poems and essays, but all produced as the storm bore down and in the months after. Don’t expect screaming or wailing, and don’t expect somber reflection. This book is all about intelligence and urgency and communication.

[Sam Jasper · Rating 4 out of 5]

I gotta like this one. Wish we could have included more pieces though.

[Maitri · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am in it.