The idea for this series began seven years ago at the Trenton (now NJ) Punk Rock Flea Market. The day was long, but filled with excellent conversation between vendors and visitors. We were still a young publisher, trying to figure out where we fit within the great publishing landscape. We knew we wanted to publish one-of-a-kind stories filled with different perspectives and experiences. Being in that welcoming space while building a creative, meaningful journey became the catalyst for a series of books about the true nature of New Jersey. Not the ridiculous caricatures and jokes portrayed in television and film, but the true spirit of the state - the one we were experiencing that weekend in the old Roebling Wire Works.   We created our titles from significant attributes that we feel make up New Jersey. The World Takes, our first book, is an homage to the “Trenton Makes, the World Takes” bridge - a reminder of the dreams and hard work that so many generations have put into building New Jersey. The award-winning Stay Salty represents both the delicious salt water taffy from the Shore and the grit and determination of Garden State inhabitants. Finally, Disco Fries & Scenic Drives is a love letter to the diners that have nourished us and the drives that continue to inspire us.    This mighty trio represents our past, present, and our future as Read Furiously. Thanks for being along for the ride. 

The Lambertville Comic and Zine Con is returning to the Acme Screening Room for its third annual showcase of the best independent comic creators and zine makers in Central Jersey. Read Furiously's own Adam Wilson will be in attendance, signing copies of his graphic novels, Brian & Bobbi, In the Fallout, Helium, and the award winning Last of the Pops. He'll also be showing off our bestselling One 'n Done series, a series that took its roots from our earliest zine making days vending at the Trenton Punk Rock Flea Market. Be sure to stop by and see how far it all has come. Acme Screening Room July 26, 11:00am - 5:00pm 25 S. Union St. Lambertville, NJ 08530

There are a few weeks left for open submissions for the third volume in our New Jersey anthology, Life in the Garden State.  This anthology focuses on different New Jersey perspectives and stories. We are looking for:  * Short stories with a length of 1,000 to 4,000 words * Flash Fiction up to 750 words * Creative nonfiction pieces with a length of 1,000 to 4,000 words * Comics in black and white between 5-15 pages * Photographic or illustrated stories in black and white between 3-8 pages Full details can be found on our submission page. 

Read Furiously is currently holding a submission call for our bestselling, award-winning anthology series Life in the Garden State.    For our third volume titled Disco Fries and Scenic Drives: Life i...

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