UNG Press releases two new books
Article By: Agnes Hina
The University of North Georgia (UNG) Press released two books this fall, one commenting on U.S. history and the other exploring a fictional depiction of life in the South.
"The Aliens Will Come To Georgia First" is a debut short story by former high school science teacher Stephen Hundley, and "U.S. Security Issues and World War I" is a compilation of essays on American policy and military decisions. Contributors include UNG faculty members Dr. Criag Greathouse, Dr. Austin Riede, Dr. Jonathan Beall, Dr. Jonathan Miner, Seyed Serri, and Dr. Raluca Viman-Miller.
"We deeply admire and respect each of our authors for both of these titles. Every one of them has completed extensive study and research in their respective fields, and their passion and dedication to these areas truly shine through in their work," Ariana Adams, UNG Press assistant managing editor, said. "As a press, we're always looking for ideal authors who exemplify certain qualities that are especially important in publishing."
The winner of the 2019 Larry Brown Short Story Award, Hundley’s "The Aliens Will Come To Georgia First" is a contemporary fiction set in the Georgia outdoors and offers a glimpse into the lives of working-class Americans in the South. Each story explores the wild hopes and fears of people struggling with death, distant lovers and damaged families, but also sharks, stray dogs and man-eating tigers.
Published on Aug. 15, the book serves as a poetic reflection on identity, community dynamics and shared lived experiences. It is available for purchase ($19.99) from Amazon, Barnes & Noble and IndieBound.
As a press, we're always looking for ideal authors who exemplify certain qualities that are especially important in publishing
Ariana Adams
UNG Press assistant managing editor
"We chose to publish 'The Aliens Will Come To Georgia First' in large part because of its strong regional ties, which give the book an added layer of resonance with our readers who mostly originate from Georgia or the Southeast at large,” Adams said. "We feel that it presents a poetic reflection of our state's and university's variety."
With 11 authors, "U.S. Security Issues and World War I" is uniquely focused on World War I, commenting on the unaddressed conversations of the gruesome conflict. The collection, published on Sept. 5, includes an exploration into the personal and political rationales of the leaders of the time, the ethical battle on the usage of poison gas, and the freedom of the press.
Available for purchase ($24.99) on Amazon, Barnes & Noble and IndieBound, the book highlights the growing number of historical professionals within the UNG family. Greathouse and Riede will be leading a discussion on U.S. security issues at 5:30 p.m. Nov. 16 in Young Hall Room 216 at UNG's Dahlonega Campus.
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