Virginia

Virginia's literary tradition draws on its deep colonial and Southern history alongside a growing contemporary writing scene centered around Richmond, Charlottesville, and the Northern Virginia suburbs of Washington, D.C. Charlottesville, home to the University of Virginia's respected creative writing program, has become a particular magnet for novelists and poets, while Richmond supports an active community of literary fiction and historical writers drawn to the state's complex past.

Coastal Virginia and the Shenandoah Valley have each inspired their own strands of regional fiction and nature writing. Virginia authors work across genres including historical fiction, literary fiction, poetry, and narrative nonfiction. Browse this section to find the personal websites and blogs of authors based throughout Virginia.

Explore the profiles below to discover Virginia-based authors and follow their latest books and writing.