Cameron Lee Cowan, hailing from Denver via Northwest Arkansas, began writing in 2005, specializing in essays and short stories with a vintage touch. His experiences in music, fashion, theatre, and writing have shaped his work, which aims to convey the profundity of everyday life. Cowan's writing, whether at The Cameron Journal or in novels, presents observations that allow readers to form their own thoughts and feelings.
Modern dating: women are independent, men are seen as a luxury; online dating creates loneliness; women want a man who does it all, frustrating men; frustrated men can cause violence and change; the author is unsure how to compete in this environment.
Cameron highlights the theme of memory versus reality and questions whether Vance's prescription for improving Appalachia is a reflection of reality or an unreliable memory.
