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J. Z. Zerber

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J. Z. Zerber is drawn to the lines that separate the individual from the crowd. His debut novel, The Goldwyn County Candy Ban, explores what happens when authority trades freedom for control and obedience.

He gravitates toward stories that challenge collective certainties and defend personal agency. Born in Mexico City, Zerber now lives in the American South, not far from the forgotten towns and backroads that inspired Goldwyn County. He is currently working on deepening the peculiar logic of its residents.

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https://goldwyncountylegends.com/
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The Goldwyn County Candy Ban

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TATTLED Bulletin

To those entering Goldwyn County,

Recent reports suggest that interest in the events surrounding the Candy Ordinance continues to grow.

To the more than 2,500 readers who have added The Goldwyn County Candy Ban to their Want-to-Read lists — thank you.

Further bulletins will be issued as developments unfold.
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Published on March 09, 2026 17:18 Tags: bulletin, candy-ordinance, goldwyn-county, satire
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Thanks for sharing this — it's always great to see new indie book review platforms supporting authors.

I actually just submitted my debut nove
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I’m currently looking for ARC readers for my debut novel The Goldwyn County Candy Ban.

The story takes place in a strange version of the rural South
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I saw that you’re looking for books to review and wanted to share my debut novel The Goldwyn County Candy Ban.

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J. Zerber I’m sharing a small number of advance reading copies of my debut novel ahead of its February release.

It’s a literary coming-of-age story set in the mid-1990s, focused on friendship, moral panic, and the strange intensity of growing up in a small Southern county.

If that sounds like your kind of book and you’d be interested in reading an early copy, feel free to comment or message me. No obligation — I’m simply looking for a few thoughtful readers ahead of launch.


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