Brandon Haffner

Brandon Haffner is a professor of creative writing at Longwood University. His work appears in the Sewanee Review, New Orleans Review, Harvard Review, The Greensboro Voice, and elsewhere.

Celebrating 10 years, local puppet group wants to make the art form mainstream

When Heidi Rugg co-founded Puppets Off Broad Street in 2015, she had in mind a simple mission: to spread her passion for puppetry around Richmond.

James River Writers conference brings together Richmond's literary scene

“We do have a national reputation. I think Richmond is getting known for being an artistic community.”

With COVID-era support waning, Richmond's independent bookstores are finding new ways to reach readers

Many of the city’s bookstores are expanding their offerings and doubling down as hubs of local community.