Local artist Janette K Hopper shares her essay ‘Bursting Hearts' and original artworks inspired by the native North Carolina plant Euonymus Americanus—commonly called 'Hearts-a-Bustin.'

A reflection on the week of January 5-9 and (possibly relevant and relatable) musings over this moment.

Next week, UNCW Writers Week (Nov. 3-7) and North Carolina Writers’ Network Fall Conference (Nov. 7-9) overlap to offer writers and enthusiasts spaces to learn, grow, and enjoy literary storytelling in all forms.