Structurally, the book will be divided into themes that correspond to the most relevant aspects of the movie and the flexibility of our contributions. Following a “mixtape” model, this edited collection may present sections on episodes, keywords, geography, and intertextuality. Potential contributors are invited to consider their distinct vantage point on American Fiction  in a granular (episodic) or holistic (style) approach. Our model is supported by other book-length projects on television series highlighting that our interdisciplinary approach is valuable. 

We are seeking chapter proposals from academic and non-academic writers. Selected contributors are expected to take a unique approach to either black identity or Percival Everet. We are interested in work in diverse genres. In addition to academic essays, personal narratives or memoirs, travel logs, essays, historiographical pieces, fan fiction, data analysis, and other creative formats will be considered. 

He offers freedom to black people who are tormented with stepping up to the mantle of visionaries or game changers.

Themes and tropes

• Black cowboys past or present

• Black sketch comedies

• Black people in Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Horror

• Race trauma films

• Black excellence

Actors and Writers

• Percival Everett

• Lakeith Stanfield

• Hattie McDaniel

• Sidney Poitier

• Carl Weathers

Please send a 300-500 word abstract identifying how you will approach American Fiction, along with a short author bio (no more than 100 words) to nwalke70@kennesaw.edu. If selected, contributors should be expected to complete a project that is 3000-5000 words in length. 

Important Deadlines:

300-500 word abstract and author bioMarch, 22, 2024

Abstract Selection and NotificationApril 22, 2024

Complete Chapter SubmissionAugust 22, 2024