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Scenic Roots

Spirits Within Us And Among Us: Christian J. Collier’s “Greater Ghost”

WUTC | By Ray Bassett

Published September 12, 2024 at 11:49 PM EDT

Christian J. Collier

Christian J. Collier writes about ghosts of many kinds in “Greater Ghost,” his debut full-length collection of poems: “Greater Ghost.”

Next Tuesday, September 17th, he will talk about - and read from - that collection at The Book & Cover here in Chattanooga, starting at 7 PM.

“Greater Ghost” cover.

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Ray Bassett

Ray is the host and producer of "Scenic Roots" - Mondays through Thursdays at 3 PM - and WUTC's Editorial Director.

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