Will Blythe

About the Author

Will Blythe is a distinguished Southern writer and journalist whose work delves deeply into the cultural undercurrents of the American South, blending personal obsession with incisive social commentary. Born and raised in the heart of Dixie, Blythe's fascination with regional identity, class dynamics, and fervent rivalries has shaped his narrative voice, offering readers a lens into the passions that define Southern life. His acclaimed debut book, To Hate Like This Is to Be Happy Forever: A Thoroughly Obsessive, Intermittently Uplifting, and Occasionally Unbiased Account of the Duke-North ... of Southern Class, Culture, and Partisanship, captures the electric intensity of college basketball rivalries while unpacking broader themes of heritage and division. A former editor at publications like Garden & Gun, Blythe continues to explore the South's complexities through essays and long-form journalism, inviting audiences to confront the beauty and contradictions of their own backyards.