'Dedicated to discovering unique, exceptional, and varied voices within Black literary traditions, the Screen Door Press Imprint will celebrate the very best in fiction across a broad range of categories. Its goal...'

Oh! Great submission opportunity! The fab Crystal WILKINSON is editing a new imprint University Press of Kentucky called Screen Door Press and submissions are open! They'll publish two books each year AND give $5k to authors whose work speak to the Black diaspora. Spread the word!

This's a huge opportunity for some author, not to mention working with one of the best academic presses in the business.

'Dedicated to discovering unique, exceptional, and varied voices within Black literary traditions, the Screen Door Press Imprint will celebrate the very best in fiction across a broad range of categories.' Exciting stuff from University Press of Kentucky and Crystal WILKINSON!

Beyond thrilled to be working with legend Crystal WILKINSON on our new Imprint!

We're looking for the best of Black Fiction from around the country.

AND a $5,000 prize for two writers! 🥰 Please share widely!

This never gets old. It's so surreal. It sounds so trite, but I am so grateful for this opportunity.

We are thrilled to have BLACK MESTIZA by Yael Valencia Aldana (Yael Valencia Aldana) on our list of forthcoming books! Aldana’s collection will be an addition to our New Poetry & Prose series, which is sponsored by Centre College and edited by Lisa Williams.

I love it! University Press of Kentucky

Spending the day thinking about Perfect Black and every time I do, I am astonished by the genius of Crystal WILKINSON. I always find something that hits me new and fresh and differently. Forever grateful for this work of art.

Season's greetings, seasonal eaters 😋❄

Have you seen this week's blog yet? We've rounded up some fun and full-flavoured cookbooks from University Press of Kentucky, weslpress, Hannah Grant, and more for a truly unique and comforting feast this #Christmas 🖱 bit.ly/3RvAweO

The cover of Stacy Jane Grover's TAR HOLLOW TRANS, designed by Jaya Miceli, is one of Literary Hub's best 2023 book covers! buff.ly/46VmRCn

And check out Stacy's awesome tattoo below, inspired by the cover's striking burning barn imagery 🔥

✨ PODCAST UPDATE ✨

Tomorrow is the season finale of the podcast! Mandi Fugate Sheffel, owner and operator of the Read Spotted Newt, joins me to talk about our favorite books of the year. So get your TBRs ready!

'We need to run for office. We need to speak with confidence,' writes Carver Jr. 'We need to stand up and fight back confidently against the hatred being pushed by extremists in Kentucky who do not represent the good people of this state.'

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A new book from @kentuckypress dives deep on generations of women and their artful archive of the state's history:
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The winter holidays are in full swing & it's time to get busy on the gifting. I have a special holiday deal for you! Grab SIGNED copies of both Sir Barton & Jennifer Kelly for $50 shipped. Email me at [email protected] or DM me to get one today! @kentuckypress Steve Byk

Sometimes people say to me “But how do you have enough time to see all the films and TV you see? And all the books you read?” I don’t. I make the time. Because it’s part of my job. Artists must consume art.

If one in 10 KYians is LGBTQ, maybe it's time for some public policy that helps, not hurts them.

To celebrate the first night of #Hanukkah , read THIS IS HOME NOW to learn about the lives of Jewish survivors of the Holocaust who resettled and flourished quietly in rural America, outside of the usual major metropolitan areas: buff.ly/3Rwd40V

Today would be a lot cooler if you preordered my new book on #baseball legend Pete Browning. If you order from the publisher, University Press of Kentucky, use the code FROSTY23 for 25% off!
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