Congratulations to author Jeff Billington and Vine Leaves Press on the release of Chicken Dinner News, a charming and humorous new work of contemporary fiction.
★★★★★ “A thoughtful glimpse into the angst of a dying and often bigoted Middle American town.” ~J.D. Painter, author of The Black March: A Novel of World War II
Chicken Dinner News by Jeff Billington
NEW RELEASE: June 20, 2023Genre: Contemporary Literary Fiction, Humorous Literary Fiction, Southern United States Fiction
Paperback: $17.99
Ebook: From $5.99

The overwhelming amount of casserole dishes brought to his door, along with being stopped by anyone and everyone to be regaled about the virtues of his grandfather, don’t sway him. But when he starts to fall in love with more than just a girl named Olivia, Ryan sees a future there.
Change is due for this small town, and Ryan is all in. But when there is talk of a chicken processing plant being built on the outskirts, he writes an editorial in its favor and stirs up trouble. An arsonist and a rigid bigot turn the uproar of the townspeople into mayhem. But it only makes Ryan more empowered to guide the town, and with Olivia by his side, they begin to turn the tide.
Charming and humorously thoughtful, Chicken Dinner News is contemporary fiction for open-minded soul searchers that enjoy books by such authors as Richard Russo, Robert James Waller, and Boo Walker.
More Praise for Chicken Dinner News
★★★★★ “Highlights the precious resources we have in small towns and the challenges of journalism in these days when we question the integrity of the truth. A fresh voice.” ~Kathryn Johnson, author of The Gentleman Poet
★★★★★ “A gripping tale with charming personalities and plenty of intrigue to keep the pages turning.” ~Chad Stebbins, executive director, International Society of Weekly Newspaper Editors
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