Category: Entertainment Blogs
Exploring Cherokee History: An Interview with James Barnes
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The new nonfiction title Cherokee History and the Spirit Family is set for release on January 23, 2024, and we couldn’t be more eager to share the compelling stories inside it with our readers. A personal examination of the Cherokee Nation’s history from 1826–1910, the book follows author James Barnes’…
Author Intro: A Note From Jim Barnes
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Hi there! I’m Jim Barnes, a writer, Amerindian history buff and environmentalist. I live in France with my wife Anne, our two dogs, and two cats. I was born in Tulsa and am a member of the Cherokee Nation.
Examining Aliens: An Interview with Stephen Hundley
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As we near launch day for Stephen Hundley’s debut Southern fiction short story collection, The Aliens Will Come To Georgia First, our assistant managing editor, Ariana Adams, is excited to sit down with Stephen and discuss what the writing process looked like for this unique title. Before we do that,…
2022 Holiday Gift Guide for Every Book-lover on Your List | UNG Press
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We’re here to help you check off your gift list early so you can relax, cozy up with a good book, and enjoy the holiday season. Here are twelve UNG Press favorites that make perfect presents for the readers in your life.
Veterans Day Reflections from a Military Family
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Every Veterans Day, we celebrate those who have sacrificed so much to ensure freedom both at home in the United States and abroad. Today, we at the University of North Georgia Press celebrate both veterans and their families. Corey Parson, the Managing Editor of the UNG Press, spent half her…
Author Scott Gould Breaks Down a Scene in ‘The Hammerhead Chronicles’
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We’re the first stop on the blog tour for The Hammerhead Chronicles! Award-winning author Scott Gould shares commentary on an excerpt.
Blog Tour for Scott Gould’s ‘The Hammerhead Chronicles’
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Join us this week for a blog tour of Southern storyteller Scott Gould’s latest humorous novel, The Hammerhead Chronicles, out November 15! Follow these participants’ blogs and social media for great book recommendations and author features. Blog tour stops: Tuesday, November 8UNG Press BlogExcerpt with author commentary Wednesday, November 9The…
Ask the Author: Rielle Navitski on Latinx Representation in Film and Media
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To celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month, we asked Rielle Navitski, coeditor and coauthor of Latinx Media, about the importance of Latinx representation in film, television, and digital media, as well as her experience leading this project. Latinx Media is available now as an open-access textbook, free to download! What inspired…