681. Seth Pevey, Part 1

681. Part 1 of our conversation with Seth Pevey, who writes mystery fiction. Born in Louisiana, Seth spent many years working as a teacher and journalist in Asia before returning to his roots. He now writes fiction and non-fiction from his country home outside of New Orleans, drawing deep inspiration from the local landscape to craft rich, noir-infused Southern Gothic. This is his gritty, New Orleans-based crime fiction series following the ongoing adventures of Felix Herbert and a seasoned police detective named Melançon.
 The Krewe (2018) 
 Roots of Misfortune (2019) 
 The Witness Tree (2019) 
 Casket Girls (2020) 
 Uptown Blues (2021)

1. Now available: Liberty in Louisiana: A Comedy. The oldest play about Louisiana, author James Workman wrote it as a celebration of the Louisiana Purchase. Now it is back in print for the first time in 222 years. Order your copy today!
2. This week in the Louisiana Anthology. Bonnie Parker. "Bonnie and Clyde."
    You've read the story of Jesse James
   Of how he lived and died;
      If you're still in need
      Of something to read,
   Here's the story of Bonnie and Clyde.
    Now Bonnie and Clyde are the Barrow gang,
   I'm sure you all have read
       How they rob and steal
       And those who squeal
   Are usually found dying or dead.
    There's lots of untruths to these write-ups;
   They're not so ruthless as that;
      Their nature is raw;
      They hate all the law
   The stool pigeons, spotters, and rats.
    They call them cold-blooded killers;
   They say they are heartless and mean;
      But I say this with pride,
      That I once knew Clyde
   When he was honest and upright and clean.
    But the laws fooled around,
   Kept taking him down
   And locking him up in a cell,
      Till he said to me,
      'I'll never be free,
   So I'll meet a few of them in hell.'
   
3. This week in Louisiana history. June 5, 1713. Gov. Antoine Cadillac arrives in Louisiana.
4. This week in New Orleans history. June 5, 1944: Thousands of New Orleanians worked through the night at Higgins Industries to prepare the landing craft used for the D-Day invasion the following morning.
5. This week in Louisiana.
   Juneteenth Celebrations Across Louisiana
   June 14-19 (events held statewide in mid‑June)
   Locations vary by city; major celebrations in Lake Charles, Shreveport, Baton Rouge, and New Orleans
   Website: explorelouisiana.com
   Juneteenth celebrations across Louisiana honor the emancipation of enslaved African Americans with festivals, concerts, food events, and community gatherings throughout the week leading up to June 19:
   
• Festivals & Concerts: Live music, cultural performances, and family‑friendly entertainment.
• Food & Vendors: Local cuisine, craft booths, and community cookouts.
• Commemorative Events: Educational programs, historical presentations, and unity marches.
6. Postcards from Louisiana. The Rock Block Band at Felix's Restaurant and Oyster Bar. 

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