{"title":"Liberation is Lit Press","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLiberation is Lit started publishing books in 2025, with the first project being the anthology, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWine About It: The Prelude\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e co-edited by Andrea Lashay and Tayler Simon.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e  This first project was made possible through a grant from the SC Arts Commission and included poetry, short stories, and creative nonfiction from Black women across SC.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur second project was \u003cem\u003eOld Growth: An Anthology Inspired by the Congaree National Park, \u003c\/em\u003ewhere 100% of profits go toward supporting conservation efforts of Congaree National Park. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur nonprofit press model covers publishing costs such as ISBNs, editing services, printing, and any other expenses needed for a project. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you are interested in supporting our \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"wine-about-it-the-prelude","title":"Wine About It: The Prelude","description":"\u003cp\u003ePREORDER NOW!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRaise your glass to a powerful chorus of voices. Wine About It is a heartfelt anthology that brings together the poetry, short stories, and personal essays of Black women from across South Carolina. Through raw truth and radiant beauty, these contributors explore the deeply personal and powerful themes of healing, self-love, and self-acceptance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn these pages, you'll find stories of emotional, mental, and spiritual recovery—narratives that show what it means to rebuild from the inside out. You'll witness the courage it takes to confront pain, the joy of rediscovering one's worth, and the quiet strength found in embracing every part of oneself. This collection is a testament to the resilience and brilliance of Black women who are not only surviving, but thriving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether whispered in verse or spoken through prose, these voices are unapologetic, unfiltered, and unforgettable. 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