Woven Branches Book 4: The Antisocialite - OUT NOW!
Sophia Boyd was keenly aware that Atlanta society referred to her as the antisocialite. She didn't mind at all, mostly because it was true...
Woven Branches, Book 4, The Antisocialite is available now on Amazon.
G.L. Yancy - Creator of Gripping Southern Serials & Stories
Welcome to the official home of Woven Branches, a Southern Serial. Woven Branches is a novella book series, and author G.L. Yancy’s unique take on the American soap opera. Set in fictional Noeware, Georgia, the county seat of Tennyson County, Woven Branches follows the lives of a very diverse cast of characters, including: Mayor Ruth "Ruthless" Blakely, Nadine Bassette, the town madam, Billy Washington, the diner's flamboyant hashslinger and part-time drag queen, Allison Edwards, a journalism student from Atlanta, and Delvenia Montrose, the swamp witch from Belize. As we often invite folks to do in the South, pull up a chair, grab an ice-cold glass of sweet tea, and enjoy a heaping helping of Woven Branches ... your new guilty pleasure.
Who is G.L. Yancy, Author of Southern Serials?
G.L. Yancy is the author of the Woven Branches Southern Serial series. A native of Atlanta, Georgia, he currently resides in the Rome, Georgia area with his husband of 23 years. He holds a degree in Communication from Mercer University and has a passion for reptiles, along with his beloved Maine Coons, Saffron and Sawyer.
What the Entertainment Industry is Saying
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"GL Yancy has created a whole new world in the Woven Branches serial. The Road to Noeware ( book 1) evokes the feeling that you are not just watching the lives of the people who live in this small town, but you are inside; feeling all the nuances of conversations and situations that compound the intrigue that goes deeper with every chapter. He combines mystery, suspense, love and metaphor that keep you guessing. It’s great fun, and the type of script that would be so fun to play."
Sandra Dee Robinson—Author, Actress, Executive Communication Coach
Sandra Dee appeared in the long-running American soap operas: General Hospital, Days of Our Lives, Sunset Beach, The Bold and the Beautiful. She is best known for her role as Amanda Cory on Another World.
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"G.L. Yancy has crafted something truly special in Woven Branches, A Southern Serial - a literary achievement that transforms painful history into powerful art. This book series doesn't just tell stories; it resurrects voices with stunning authenticity and grace. Yancy's prose crackles with tension and truth, capturing both the ugliness of prejudice and the beauty of human determination. For readers who crave fiction that matters, that challenges, and that honors the complexity of the American experience, this series is essential. Prepare to be changed."
Israel Christopher - DJ D-low Internationally acclaimed DJ. He has spent two decades performing for celebrities and headlining major shows. He resides in Georgia.
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"G.L. Yancy offers an appealing break from today's televised soap opera fare. Woven Branches is quite entertaining."
Connie Passalacqua Hayman — Soap journalist. Freelanced for every soap magazine ever published. She was an editor for Afternoon TV magazine and Soap Opera World. She was an adjunct professor of journalism at NYU and also taught journalism at Marymount Manhattan College. She has written for The New York Times, USA Today, Variety, TV Guide, and more. She currently writes columns for her own blog, Soaps for the Thinking Fan.
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“G.L. Yancy is a masterful storyteller. His characters are vivid, his descriptions immersive, and the plot is full of unexpected twists and turns that keep you turning the pages. I highly recommend this series!”
Karen Needle, Actress/Artist Best known for her role as Poppy Johnson on the long-running soap opera The Edge of Night. Karen has appeared in many TV and film projects including the feature film Family Business with Dustin Hoffman, Sean Connery, and Mathew Broderick.
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“Noeware, Georgia, as envisioned by G.L. Yancy, leaps off the page! It's more than just a backdrop; it's a vibrant character with a captivating, offbeat charm. What I especially loved was how Yancy portrays the town's diverse residents, often surprising you with the inner strength of those you might least expect.G.L. Yancy makes it so easy to fall in love with Noeware and its wonderfully quirky inhabitants! The multigenerational stories flow beautifully, and the town itself feels alive. Expect plenty of wit and humor – this is a series with real heart and definite screen potential!”
Patricia Pease - Actor, Writer: Best known for her role as Kimberly Brady in the long-running soap opera Days of Our Lives.
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"The Woven Branches Serial is a delicious brew of mystery, intrigue, and humor in the sweltering, red clay South. Yancy’s vivid characters speak from every low and high place in Southern culture, and he makes you care about what happens to them. This is a fun, heartwarming read."
Lauretta Hannon - Bestselling author of The Cracker Queen, TEDx Speaker, Named "Funniest Woman in Georgia" by Southern Living Magazine
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"I loved this book! A cozy read."
Mariann Aalda - Actress, Comedian, TEDx Speaker. Appeared in the daytime soap operas The Edge of Night, Guiding Light, Sunset Beach, and the prime time soap Models Inc., as well as the feature films The Wiz, Beaches, and Pretty Woman.
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![Smiling woman wearing a wide-brimmed hat holding a book titled "Woven Brances: The Road to Noeware" by G.L. Yancy, sitting in a cozy room with a window and greenery outside.]()
"G.L.Yancy is a wonderful storyteller."
Sharon Rose Gabet - Author/Actress. Best known for her portrayal of Raven on the long-running soap opera The Edge of Night.
What Readers Are Saying
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"A great read."
Sheila G.
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"Better than biscuits and gravy."
Nicolle R.
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"If you're looking for suspense, this is your series."
Julie M.
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"The characters are so real."
Karen B.
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"Southern soap opera at its finest."
Becky K.
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"A gripping read."
Amanda P.
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"So well written. I'm invested."
Jennifer R.
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"Love the rich, diverse characters."
Jil J.
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"Great Southern drama series."
Andrea D.
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"Definitely my favorite books."
Desiree L.
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"A compelling author."
Tracy H.
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"I LOVE these books!"
Beth W.
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"Incredible read."
Fay J.
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"Character connections I didn't see coming."
Terri M
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"Brilliant Southern writing."
Cindy A.
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"Suspenseful!"
Christy S.
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"Beautifully written"
Jacalyn B.
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"Master weaver of storytelling."
Melanie W.
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"Scandalous!"
Stephanie B.
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"I love all things Woven Branches."
Angie W.
