author – n. a person who has written a book or who writes many books

novel – n. a long written story usually about imaginary characters and events

Deep South – n. the states in the most southern and eastern part of the U.S. and especially Georgia, Alabama, South Carolina, Louisiana, and Mississippi

stage – v.  to produce (a play, performance, etc.) on a stage

reputation – n. the common opinion that people have about someone or something: the way in which people think of someone or something