E. Davis Enloe in Conversation with Mimi Wyche

Join us for an evening with E. Davis Enloe in conversation with Mimi Wyche. They'll be discussing Enloe's new novel Into the Night Woods, which Ron Rash calls, "An impressive debut". After the event, Enloe will be signing copies of his books.

“In this impressive debut, E. Davis Enloe has the talent to create an utterly convincing twelve-year-old protagonist, and we cheer on young Boyd and his best friend Roger as they enter the bewildering world of adults, which includes the frightening and cunning Earl Daggett. Rich in period details and memorable characters, Into the Night Woods is a worthy novel that deserves a wide and appreciative audience.”

—Ron Rash, author of Serena and The Caretaker

In the heart of the North Carolina Appalachian Mountain's, a summer of escape becomes a fight for survival in this gripping novel. Thirteen-year-old Boyd is sent to his grandfather’s farm after a schoolyard fight, where he’s expected to spend the summer working the land and praying. But Boyd has other plans. Alongside his best friend Roger, Boyd embarks on an adventure to find an abandoned trestle and explore a cave with personal significance. Their journey is fraught with obstacles—Boyd’s overbearing grandfather, Roger’s alcoholic father, a corrupt sheriff, and even a dangerous cougar that seems to be stalking them all summer. As the adults and institutions around him fail, Boyd is pushed to lie, steal, and risk everything for Roger’s safety. When the boys finally escape to their secret haven—the trestle cave—Boyd discovers that even triumph over evil often comes at a price.

E. Davis Enloe was born and raised in the Appalachian foothills of North Carolina, where storytelling is woven into the daily fabric of life. His work reflects the raw beauty, deep struggles, and unbreakable resilience of the South.

With an MFA in Poetry and a background in both fiction and poetry, Davis’ writing is specified by its precision, depth, and unwavering commitment to craft. His work has been published in prestigious journals, and he has studied under renowned writers such as Stewart O’Nan, R.T. Smith, and Lee K. Abbott.

Mimi Wyche is an artist and actor living in Greenville, SC.As an artist she has exhibited in New York, Minneapolis, and regionally throughout the southeast, and is currently represented by Art and Light Gallery in Greenville. As an actor she has performed on Broadway, Off-Broadway, and in over forty regional plays and musicals. She has performed as a soprano soloist with numerous major symphonies and operas throughout the country. Mimi has written eight one-woman shows, one of which, “Eaten Alive,” toured the US and Canada for five years.

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