- The Washington Post "The South Does It Again" by Patrick Anderson... "the most literate beach read of the year"
- News & Observer "A remarkable novel, written by a master craftsman... not to be missed."
- Library Journal, Editor's Pick "A luscious, engaging, heartfelt novel with plenty to say about individual responsibility and the legacy of slavery."
- Contemporary Literature "Back to Wando Passo soars!... This novel has it all-- credible characters, history, mystery, music."
- USA Today “so full of life with all its sadness and joy, hope and despair. Wando Passo has… undeniable allure.”
- News & Observer "Campbell raves about this book...'There's mystery and suspense... It's a very ambitious book that is hard to put down."
- Oxford American "Payne holds nothing back in a provocative calling-out of the cultural and economic bias that relegates Southern writers to a subgenre. Consider the gauntlet thrown."
- Charlotte Observer "So, y'all think we're just literary rednecks? Shoot."
Novelist says regional prejudice works against Southern writers.
- "David Payne's Unusual 'Muffin' Tour" Shelf Awareness article, 9/12/06
- NC Bookwatch See D.G. Martin's interview with Payne on WUNC-TV...
Sunday July 1, 2007 5:00 PM
- "The State of Things" Interview with Frank Stasio of WUNC-FM's "The State of Things"
- Don Swaim interview
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- Autographed Copies Autographed Copies of Back to Wando Passo and Early from the Dance are available from the author. Email david@davidpaynebooks.com for information.
- June 2006 Book Sense Picks Independent Booksellers' Top Choices
- French Editions & Reviews "Wando Passo has the depth and beauty of a gospel"
-- Andre Clavel
- Iowa Summer Writing Festival Iowa Summer Writing Festival July 8-15, 2007
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Chapter Excerpts
- Back to Wando Passo Chapter Excerpt Chapter 1 excerpt