The Tobacco Barn
To Pen a Novel
Pete's stories are considered southern fiction, with witty humor, tension, and romance. Geography is vital part of his novels. Expect tug of war battles or subplots to unfold, pointing to conflict and fun. North Carolina, Georgia, Utah, and South Carolina are the locations for the first three novels. Next, Pete's fourth novel, Left My Boots in California, is a cross-country country love story in search of a pair of cowboy boots and, of course, it's a about the complexities of a relationship.
More revealed later on in the year.
Tennessee Gunns, American writer
The Tobacco Barn -
What's the novel about?
Define success. Mickey Starr’s achievements are numerous and yet a yearning for something more drives him to the brink of destruction. Friends and family vow to love Mickey through the turbulent and sordid trials of life. How far will a man go to keep his promise?
The Tobacco Barn is an 79,100-words.
Southern Fictional.
The anticipated release of The Tobacco Barn and Barringer will launch in 2019. Follow the author on Twitter @Pete_Media for more details on novel release dates.
Barringer, North Carolina
Barringer
Gunns steps away from the coast to the foothills of scenic North Carolina, to write his next novel, Barringer. In a small southern town, Tipp Starr discovers life is full of challenges and love heats up on a Carolina horse farm. Tipp's journey to the Piedmont requires more than grit and charm. He finds himself on his grandfather's horse farm, face to face with beautiful Jackie Baker. The novel does not disappoint, with unexpected misadventures as Mickey schedules a world class poker game that turns the tables for Tipp and Jackie.
About the Books
Professional Book Review
The Tobacco Barn
Review of novel by
Holland Webb.
International Editor and Author.
South Carolina.
Gunn's debut novel explores a man's relationship with his family, his friends, and his love in a way that is both intimate and masculine. Through distinctive characters like Mickey, Tipp, and Volt, readers find mirrors of their own yearnings, faults, and passions. Gunn's tale is one part southern roughneck, one part bawdy comedy, and one part tear-jerker, leaving his readers entertained, moved, and ultimately hopeful. Readers of Pat Conroy-esque fiction can find a new storyteller with the same sharp wit and earthly humor.
SYNOPSIS
The Tobacco Barn, classified as Southern Fiction, the novel is about the "Son of the South," Mickey Starr, a seafood tycoon who finds himself in a deep depression. In the fall of 1994, a promise Mickey intends to keep causes his to fund a barn instead of his long-standing company. The decision creates turmoil between his faithful grandson, Tipp, who tries to save the oldest fishing company in America from sinking. Meanwhile, trusted friend Volt Hendricks, meets stunning Shasta and in helping them with their relationship, Mickey reminisces about his love life as a young man. The novel is an extraordinary journey of resilience, unfolding the power of self-realization and faith.
High West Lady
In High West Lady, Elina Gold, a marketing intern visits North Carolina on business, while covering a story she falls for the blue eyes and shape look of Terry Hendricks, who emerges as a world renown saddle maker. His southern charm captures her attention at a North Carolina horse show. With the prospect on the line for a large ranch contract, Terry goes west with Elina to the High Country of Utah. While the mountains are majestic, the realities of the relationship pulls on the heart strings of love, career, and family.
The novel will be the third book in the series.
Coming soon.
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Savannah, Georgia
When Mickey Starr has an internal battle of faith, he brings together friends that challenge his perspectives on life and business
Anticipated publication...
Mickey's trip to the famous tobacco barn in Savannah, forces him to make decisions that change his life and through selflessness, he discovers his meaning through -- a promise.
The action keeps you turning the pages
"Readers will enjoy a great story, one that touches their heart."
"The Tobacco Barn, has the feel of Sparks, coupled with the masculinity and camaraderie of Hemingway."
This will be a series of books ...
Faith and romance meet at the end of Tobacco Road, where hope and a kept promise build lasting friendships for Mickey, Tipp, Volt, Shasta, and Terry in the heart of the Low Country.
The story takes place in Savannah...
“Love was the first emotion experienced on earth, the most vital component of shaping who we are and what we can accomplish together,” says the author.
FAQs
Q: When can we expect the novel?
A: If all goes well, it will be available in 2019.
Q: Why the pen name Tennessee Gunns?
A: The name was actually developed the main character in the first draft of the novel. Over the past two years in writing, Tennessee Gunns had such a strong ring and memorable impact, it was suggested as a pen name. Which will be used alongside the author's real name inside the cover of the book. Good question.
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About the Author
Pete Lester didn't grew up loving books. He hated to read. He grew up with the desire to be an artist and like most college students do, he changed majors several times, while honing his writing skills. He holds a BA degree in Geography, MA in Theology, MA in Strategic Communication, and a PhD in Leadership. Decades later, at Liberty University, Pete 's inspired a profession enough to suggest a film be made of one of his stories. This idea pointed Pete into storytelling . His southern fiction novels unfold Carolina skylines, the scenic Georgia coast, Bluebonnets in Texas and the High Country of Utah. To drive Highway 5 through scenic California is at the top his bucket list. Places he has visited make for the best locations to write about and include fictional stories that are real, with unforgettable characters, and painting a picture with words for readers to enjoy.
What to expect inside a Tennessee Gunns novel?
Emotion. Friendships. Attraction. Faith.
Learn More
At current, Pete Lester (pen name Tennessee Gunns) is writing his second novel, Barringer, and then his third novel, High West Lady, is scheduled to start in the fall of this year.
Great news for the author:
In April of 2019, Pete's debut novel,
The Tobacco Barn, was accepted by the
Romance Writers of America, located in Houston, Texas.
Books under the name Tennessee Gunns
will be published in 2019 and 2020. Follow the series on social media sites for updates and conferences.
Pete Lester, Author
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