Get the background on which events and people from the author's past influenced the plot lines and characters of her novel "Cavedweller."
NPR talks with Allison about her novel "Cavedweller." Listen to the RealAudio clip originally heard on the show All Things Considered.
Contains a biography, awards and honors, a list of selected works and links to other sites on the esteemed American author.
Author of "Bastard Out of Carolina" talks about working-class guilt and admitting that she likes science fiction.