ELLIS COUNTY BOOKS
Ellis County Books is an independent publishing house born in the spirit of Texas—bold, authentic, and unafraid to speak its mind. Rooted in Waxahachie, (seat of Ellis County, Texas) we champion original voices and timeless stories that cut through the noise of modern culture. With every title we publish, from biting satire to insightful nonfiction, our mission is to preserve the art of storytelling and the independent spirit that defines the Lone Star State.
“We expect more from technology and less from each other.”
— Sherry Turkle, Alone Together
In a world where love is gamified and heartbreak is just another push notification, one man swipes his way through the wreckage of modern romance. Frank Wright thought he had life figured out — eighteen years of marriage, a steady career as a San Francisco firefighter, and a house in Sausalito with a view of the Bay. Then came the collapse: the job, the marriage, the illusion of permanence. Now, armed with nothing but a smartphone and a bruised heart, Frank dives headfirst into the digital dating pool — a place where intimacy is filtered, connection is curated, and everyone’s profile is a pitch. Along the way he encounters influencers, idealists, and ghosts of the algorithm — each teaching him something about love, loneliness, and the illusions we sell to survive. Swipe Wright is a biting, hilarious, and unexpectedly tender satire about masculinity, technology, and the search for authenticity in an age that has forgotten what “real” even means.
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JOEL D BRADLEY
Joel is a newcomer to fiction and a former international baseball scout. He is the author of Death By Data: How Analytics and Technology Are Killing Baseball and The 7-Player Baseball Revolution.
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