Tim McLaurin began writing while in the Peace Corps in Tunisia
Tim McLaurin, who grew up on the outskirts of Fayetteville, N.C., began writing while in the Peace Corps in Tunisia, 1982-1983. His first novel was published in 1989. The collection chiefly contains manuscript drafts of McLaurin's novels, The Acorn Plan (1989), Woodrow's Trumpet (1989), Cured by Fire (1995), and Last Great Snake Show (1997); his long narrative poem, Lola (1997); and his memoir, Keeper of the Moon: A Southern Boyhood (1991), including edited typescripts and author's galleys. Also included are manuscripts of unpublished works; some letters written while McLaurin served in the Peace Corps in Tunisia, 1982-1983; and other correspondence.