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name: Denise Giardina
about: Often labelled an Appalachian writer, or a historical novelist, Denise Giardina describes herself as a theological writer, exploring fundamental issues of faith and belief through literary characters.Born and raised in the West Virginia coalfields, Giardina is an ordained Episcopal Church deacon, a community activist and a former candidate for the WV state governorship.Her novels, fictionalizing historical characters and events, have been critically acclaimed and recognised with a number of literary prizes.