Donald Harington for the state of
Arkansas.
Ribald humor and beautiful writing.
http://www.amazon.com/With-Stay-More.../dp/1592640508
It's not on the list, but he's an incredible writer.
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Charles Portis came to my apartment back in the late 70s and we talked for a while. He's a big fan of Sax Rohmer, whom he characterizes as a very bad writer but nevertheless someone he enjoys reading.