In fall 1988, I was a freshman at the University of Maryland at College Park, and I decided to go through fraternity rush, because I wanted to be in a fraternity.

Along the way, I took notes, because I thought the whole process from rush through initiation would make for a good short story.

The stories and experiences resulting in a lot of notes, and I thought I might try writing a book one day to share what I went through. I worked on it sporadically and I have finally finished writing 90,000 words about being a Fraternity Pledge.

The Fraternity Pledge is a raw and unflinching memoir that delves into the underbelly of fraternity life: hazing, substance abuse, misogyny, racism, criminal activity, homophobia, sexual assault, and suicide, alongside the camaraderie and traditions that draw young men into Greek life.

While many books romanticize college, this memoir offers an unfiltered exploration of the moral dilemmas, coerced loyalty, and dangerous initiation rituals that define the fraternity experience.

Told through the lens of a young man seeking a sense of belonging, The Fraternity Pledge captures the highs and devastating lows of the pledging process.

With honesty, dark humor, and gripping realism, it confronts the question: How far will someone go to prove their worth? And at what cost?

At its core, this book is more than just a recollection of fraternity traditions; it reflects the universal human need for connection and acceptance. Readers will resonate with the themes of loss, ambition, and the desire to be part of something bigger than themselves.

Currently, I am searching for an agent to represent the book to publishers, so if you happen to have a connection, please give me a shout.

For more details, visit ShawnCollinsWriter.com and FraternityPledge.com.

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