A collection of stories that is truly unique and is a testament to the culture of America by critically acclaimed author, Bill Hemmig
Released and published by Read Furiously
The book is available worldwide in e-format and paperback
Read Furiously is proud to
announce its newest title: Americana: Stories by Bill Hemmig. Bill Hemmig is
also author of Brethren Hollow, part
of Read Furiously One ‘n Done series and a contributor to the Life in the Garden State anthology
series.
Welcome to Bill Hemmig’s Americana, a collection of snapshots that capture everyday American encounters. From filling the bird feeder to a realtor conference (behind) the happiest place on Earth to the picturesque canals of Venice, each story celebrates the eccentricities hidden inside the fabric of an ordinary life.
Americana: Stories is not just a collection of tales; it’s an invitation to experience the magic and diversity that make America truly special. Immerse yourself in the authentic voices, vivid landscapes, and raw emotions that define its citizens. Each page turn will leave you craving for more and enthralled by Hemmig’s unparalleled storytelling prowess.
Through his signature playful satire, first introduced in Brethren Hollow, Hemmig effortlessly captures the essence of American culture, taking readers on a mesmerizing journey filled with love, loss, resilience, and the indomitable human spirit. With an incredible depth of characters and a keen eye for detail, Hemmig brings to life the untold stories of everyday people, each battling their own demons, chasing dreams, and navigating the complexities of life.
Aside from Read Furiously, Bill Hemmig’s work also appears in the Toho Publishing anthology, The Best Short Stories of Philadelphia, 2021. He has had stories published in the journals The Madison Review, Philadelphia Stories, and Children, Churches and Daddies (cc&d), and he is a three-time finalist in the New Millennium Writing Awards. By day he is Dean, Learning Resources & Online Learning at Bucks County Community College in Pennsylvania.
Americana: Stories [ISBN: 9798986119939, LCCN: 2022946350] has a retail price of $16.99 and is available wherever books are sold.
In his new collection, Americana, Bill Hemmig explores the psychological complexities of modern life. In these keenly observed stories set in familiar surroundings—the interior of a bathroom, a daily commute along a two-lane highway, a garden designed by a former homeowner--Hemmig creates landscapes that are continually shifting, in which characters, sometimes tragic, sometimes comedic, live in a state of emotional uncertainty as they move back and forth between reality and imagined worlds. “Life happens inside us,” says one character, as Hemmig explores with acuity and deep intelligence the tension between these two and how to live with the inevitability of death, Cheryl Baldi Author of The Shapelessness of Water
Inside, outside, upside
down”—such are the dizzying and often tumultuous lives of the characters in
Bill Hemmig’s story collection, Americana. Often with humor, sometimes pathos,
and always with passion, ~Julie Cooper-Fratrik Author of The Space of Appearances
Bill
Hemmig is the author of Americana: Stories and Brethren
Hollow, both published
by Read Furiously. His short stories appear in Read Furiously’s Life in the Garden State anthologies, The World
Takes and Stay Salty, and in the
Toho Publishing anthology, The Best Short
Stories of Philadelphia, 2021. He has had stories published in the journals
The Madison Review, Philadelphia Stories, and Children,
Churches and Daddies
(cc&d), and he is a three-time finalist in the New
Millennium Writing Awards. By day he is Dean, Learning Resources & Online
Learning at Bucks County Community College in Pennsylvania.
About Read Furiously:
In 2012, Read Furiously published its first title, the graphic novel series The MOTHER Principle. Today we dedicate our time and energies to publishing titles that offer a new perspective on the world through a roster of fascinating voices.
Our goal at Read Furiously is to create a new generation of readers (lovingly referred to as “Furious Readers”) who view reading as a necessity for this busy world. We believe that reading is more than performative - reading is an activity that brings people together to help us make sense of where we come from and where we are going. Every Read Furiously title is curated carefully to reflect these values.
With every title we publish, Read Furiously donates 5% of our net proceeds to various literacy programs and book-related charities, and we also invite our talented creators to do the same. We also work with Little Free Libraries and book donation programs throughout NJ. We understand that reading can be a form of activism and we take this responsibility very seriously.
Through our published titles and community efforts, Read Furiously recognizes that reading is a personal and social act. If we are successful in combining the two, being a Furious Reader will be another way we can change the world - one book at a time. We strive to celebrate diverse voices and encourage a sustainable reading journey.
Enjoy the journey, Furious Readers!
To request additional review copies or
an interview with Bill Hemmig, please contact Mickey Mikkelson at Creative Edge
Publicity: mickey.creativeedge@gmail.com / 403.464.6925.
We look forward to the coverage!
