I moved to Greer, South Carolina, in the middle of fifth grade – in the fall/winter of '65. Before that, we lived in Rutherford County – Gilkey. If you head down 220 toward Marion, through Rutherfordton, a few miles out there's a big lumberyard on the right – Parton's Lumber Yard. My grandmother was a Parton. That yard is in Into the Night Woods.

Author E. Davis Enloe is a man of few words—until asked the right questions. In this three-part interview series, Enloe reveals the backstory behind his debut novel, Into the Night Woods, including his personal history and influences, his thoughts on process, and the inspiration behind his craft.

Author E. Davis Enloe is a man of few words—until asked the right questions. In this three-part interview series, Enloe reveals the backstory behind his debut novel, Into the Night Woods, including his personal history and influences, his thoughts on process, and the inspiration behind his craft.

Author E. Davis Enloe is a man of few words—until asked the right questions. In this three-part interview series, Enloe reveals the backstory behind his debut novel, Into the Night Woods, including his personal history and influences, his thoughts on process, and the inspiration behind his craft.