Robert Foley's stories deal with the charm and vicissitudes of life in Southern Appalachia - the spirit of community, the enchantment with nature and music, and the innocence of childhood. They bring to life the struggles of making a living under harsh conditions, of hustling, and illustrate the violence arising from discrimination and misfortune. The guiding light of his Cherokee ancestors is omnipresent in Robert's deft and visceral writing, offering a path to redemption from the darkness of chaos.