THE DREAM HAS COME TRUE (AGAIN)! I GOT ANOTHER MAJOR BOOK DEAL! IāM GOING TO BE AN AUTHOR (AGAIN)!
I feel immense gratitude, excitement, and all the feels as I type this. For the past two years, Iāve been quietly working on another book that I knew would be just as timely, necessary, personal, and most importantly, one that I knew I could only write. So many had told me to just play it safe this time around (given the current political climate), but thatās just not who I am or what I do. Iām now proud to say that believing in myself and the process has once again paid off and my life will never be the same because of it.
Today, itās official: Iāve signed a new book deal with Beacon Press to release my second book āDivided We Stan: How Stan Culture Evolved into Sociopolitical Chaos.ā This adult nonfiction book will chronicle the history of obsessive internet fandom in American politics as we know it and how liberals, conservatives, and the most powerful have weaponized it against democracy. I unapologetically argue that stan culture is one of the surefire indicators of modern-day fascism.
Yes, this is a polarizing book.
Yes, this will create debate.
And yes, Iām ready to put it all in a book ā again.
Who would have ever thought that the follow-up to my debut book on cancel culture would inspire this? After years of touring, debating, and discussing the themes of my last book with readers ā it became clear where things were headed next.
Iām super grateful to my literary agent, the incomparable Carly Watters of P.S. Literary Agency who have been by my side for the past year as this topic has evolved. To work with Beacon Press this time around is a dream come true ā they have published classics from Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., James Baldwin, Cornel West, Howard Zinn, and more. Itās a true honor that one of the most progressive book publishers in the world believes my perspective deserves to be told and distributed to the masses. I'm excited to be able to go on tour again, do more speaking engagements, and media appearances, with the marketing/promoting on another different level!
I want to seriously thank all of yāall who have followed me on this wild journey ā from newspapers to magazines, TV, radio, podcast, social media, classrooms, panels, debate stages, bookshelves, and more ā Iām so thankful to have the continuous encouragement and love of a genuine following thatās evolved with me along the way.Ā
All of that played a huge role in making this possible again. Yāall are truly the best.
2027 is going to be lit. As you can see, Iāve got my work cut out for myself. Get ready for more big announcements to come soon!
āErnest Owens, Author: Part 2ā is officially loading.
P.S. And yes, Iām looking for diverse experts, scholars, activists, consultants, and those who have unique experiences and/or perspectives on stan culture from various political and social backgrounds.
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