© 2026 KUAF

NPR Affiliate since 1985

Donate

Play Live Radio

Next Up:

0:00

0:00

0:00 0:00

Available On Air Stations

Author Interviews

Ozarks at Large

Author Johnny Compton visits Underbrush Books, discusses 'Dead First'

By Daniel Caruth

Published February 6, 2026 at 12:14 PM CST

Author Johnny Compton will be at Underbrush Books Feb. 11 to discuss his most recent novel "Dead First" with horror podcaster Nichole Hamilton of the Light & Shadow Horror Podcast.

Tags

Ozarks at Large Authors Rogers

Daniel Caruth

Daniel Caruth is KUAF's Morning Edition host and reporter for Ozarks at Large<i>.</i>

See stories by Daniel Caruth

Support KUAF and Keep Public Radio Thriving

For more than 50 years, KUAF has been your source for reliable news, enriching music and community. Your generosity allows us to bring you trustworthy journalism through programs like Morning Edition, All Things Considered and Ozarks at Large. As we build for the next 50 years, your support ensures we continue to provide the news, music and connections you value. Your contribution is not just appreciated— it's essential!
Please become a sustaining member today.
Thank you for supporting KUAF!

Join Now

Related Content

Ozarks at Large Stories

Matthew Caston discusses legacy of Southland College

Kyle Kellams

The annual symposium hosted by the Black History Commission of Arkansas and the Arkansas State Archives is tomorrow at the Mosaic Templars Cultural Center in Little Rock. Shaping the Future of Education: Black Education Then & Now will include a presentation from Matthew Caston, educator and historian about Southland College.
Ozarks at Large Stories

Spring interns take the Ark-La-Tex quiz

Kyle Kellams

Spring interns Fallon Frank and Sarah Laiche join Kyle Kellams to take a quiz that combines their home states and their current one.
Ozarks at Large Stories

Federal funding advances Fort Smith health innovation center, Parrot Island lawsuit filed

Kyle Kellams, Michael Tilley

Michael Tilley with Talk Business & Politics joins Kyle Kellams to discuss new federal funding for a proposed health innovation center at the University of Arkansas–Fort Smith, including plans for maternal and infant care training. They also cover a lawsuit challenging the Parrot Island Water Park expansion, the Fort Smith school board’s vote to close two elementary schools due to declining enrollment, and the city’s decision to continue funding Main Street Fort Smith.