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year’s Literary Lubbock, Preserving histories, like that of the Mallet
which will be held at Ranch, is a key reason TTU Press exists. West Texas
the McKenzie-Merket is a historically underserved and underexplored area
Alumni Center on Nov. of Texas and the American West. Where other larger
12. publishers might not see the value in publishing books
about Hockley County, or Tascosa, or Amarillo, TTU
Literary Lubbock Press seeks out the stories of our region, and we want
2023 featured one of to hear from authors who have stories to tell. TTU Press
TTU Press’ highly always accepts new book ideas, and we encourage you
collaborative books, to contact us if you have written a manuscript you think
More Than Running might fit within our publishing scope. More information
Cattle: The Mallet Ranch of the South Plains. Published in about submitting a manuscript and beginning the review
partnership with the National Ranching Heritage Center, process can be found on our website, at www.ttupress.
this book tells the story of the DeVitt family, renowned org/author-resources.
in West Texas history for their ranching prowess, diligent
stewardship, and impactful philanthropy. TTU Press is eager to connect with our community
and hear from our readers. Look for us at in-person
The DeVitt sisters, Christine and Helen, have established events such as the Lubbock Arts Festival, the West Texas
some of the most impactful foundations within the Historical Association meetings, or the Texas Book
region, such as The CH Foundation and the Helen Jones Festival. We would love to know how books impacted
Foundation, Inc. Without the DeVitt sisters and their you – maybe they spurred you to begin a new career,
vision for what West Texas could be, many places on the to imagine a bold innovation, to create a beautiful piece
South Plains would look and feel quite different. More of art. Whatever your literary journey has been, TTU
Than Running Cattle gives readers a deeper appreciation Press supports reading, readers, and the community of
for the DeVitt family, who weathered struggles but also learning. Think about dusting off an old favorite from
achieved incredible success thanks to the ranch they your shelf today — we hope it is one of ours!
began in Hockley County, Texas.

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Where We Work: Texas Tech University, • Our nonprofit publishing model allows us to take on
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commercial publishers decline.
What We Publish:
• Our unique literary prizes support early-career writers.
• Academic nonfiction (Texas and the American • Our academic nonfiction program focuses on
West, Vietnam War, Environmental History, Black underserved communities.
Studies, Border Studies, Jewish History and • Our peer review program seeks to remedy inequity in
Culture, Indigenous Studies, Women and Gender publishing.
Studies, Cookbooks and Foodways, Biography and • Our series partnerships connect TTU’s mission with
Autobiography) like-minded institutions in Texas and across the
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• Our local programs engage with and enrich the
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Connect With Us! literary enthusiasts.
• Our internship programs provide publishing industry
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