Publisher's Synopsis
- Well-established Southern author with twelve previously published books, countless short stories in recognizable venues, and strong network of connections to other regional author
- Funny, messy stories about the men of the South muddling through jobs, families, and fundraising
- Previous honors include the Fellowship of Southern Writers, a Guggenheim Fellow in 2009, the Corrington Award for Literary Excellence, and more
- Publicity support from Dawn Major, freelance publicist with strong Southern concentration. She works with the Southern Review of Books and has assisted Dzanc with coverage for William Gay's titles before.
- Outreach to venues that have covered George's work before, including New York Times Book Review, Garden and Gun, Oxford American, Nashville Scene, Chapter 16 in Nashville, Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Southern Review of Books
- Outreach and ARC mailing to George's local and regional indies: Hub City Book Shop, M. Judson Books, Lemuria, Square Books, Park Road Books, City Lights, Quail Ridge Books, Flyleaf Books, Fountain Book Store, and A Cappella
- Mass galley mailing
- Emphasis on course adoption and award submission
- E-ARCs available on Edelweiss
- Co-op budget available
