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Brandon Hobson
Author and associate professor of creative writing, enrolled citizen of the Cherokee Nation and National Book Award finalist, discussing his novel The Devil Is a Southpaw.
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Dec 3, 2025
• 9min
'The Devil Is a Southpaw' is a story within a story — or so its narrator says
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Join Brandon Hobson, an acclaimed author and Cherokee Nation citizen, as he delves into his novel, The Devil Is a Southpaw. Hobson explores the complexity of unreliable narration through Milton, a writer whose jealousy toward a fellow artist adds depth to the story. He shares insights from his time in juvenile facilities and discusses how trauma informs his characters. The lush Oklahoma landscape serves as a backdrop for exploring artistic ambition, playful surrealism, and the intricate layers of identity in storytelling.
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