Though published by major houses, he never became an important mainstream writer but was known as a regional writer and a Catholic spokesman.

He is also an important regional writer doing various novels set in the Northeast of Brazil.

Never before have we seen so clearly the degree to which Mr. Kennedy is not only a regional writer but an ethnic one.

The press remains faithful to its regional writers across genres.

They said they didn't want me to get a reputation as a regional writer.

Now primarily thought of as a regional writer, Moore was a significant literary figure on the national stage during her career.

Today, the magazine focuses on the best local as well as regional and national writers.

One reason may be that his novels are all set in northern Minnesota, branding him a "regional" writer.

He was known as a regional writer and a Catholic spokesman.

Roberts is primarily seen as a regional writer.