October 1, 2014, Filed Under: Authors, Books + Manuscripts, Exhibitions + EventsNational Book Award finalist Jayne Anne Phillips discusses writing process and historical inspiration for her novel “Quiet Dell” On Thursday, October 23, at 7 p.m., novelist Jayne Anne Phillips reads from Quiet Dell, a novel based on the true story of a murderous West Virginia con man who preyed on widows, in a Harry Ransom Lecture. A reception and book signing follow. Stephen King said of Quiet… read more