Veteran Reveals Trials and Triumphs with Mama’s Black Child
AUSTIN, Texas, May 10, 2011 — From the Florida orange groves in the 1940′s to the U.S. Army through the 1980′s, J. Paul Montgomery fought prejudice for being a dark-complexioned black man, even within his own family. This “compelling, unvarnished self-portrait of an African…
The Next Novel Due to Break Out of the Small Press World: Familiar Origins by B. Pine
DOVER, Del., May 6, 2011 — It is hard to find a good book to read. Large publishers are intent on maximizing profits, so stores are now stocked more and more with books from established authors and pop-culture celebrities and less with enjoyable, quality books. With many talented authors seeking al…
New Poignant Novel Chronicles Endurance of Faith in Pioneer Land
BLOOMINGTON, Ind., May 12, 2010 — Emily Spencer, 11-year-old daughter of a wealthy shipping merchant and his Italian wife, watches as her life is torn apart one night by a devastating fire that steals away the security of her station and becomes the catalyst for her coming-of-age. Weakened but not…
Helping Boys Navigate the Journey to Manhood: ‘The Difference Between a Man and a Boy’
SEATTLE, April 2, 2010 — In a world where the general populace is bombarded with very confusing images, many young people are left with a distorted worldview. Young men are told to act one way, but then presented with images that contradict what they are told. This contradiction leaves them feeling…
Love, Lust, Longing, and the Human Condition: ‘SCRAPS’
DENVER, Oct. 14, 2009 — Everyone, at one time or another, endeavors to find their place in the world. Written in the best tradition of American story telling, “SCRAPS” by David Luck, (published by iUniverse), is a collection of short stories exploring the search for love, lust and lon…
New Collection Shares Insight Into Familial Dysfunction Born Out of Love
John Wysner Traces the Life-Shaping Events of His Own Life, Family Members
WATERFORD, Mich., April 24, 2009 — In the autobiography of his family that covers the span of 95 years, “Family: A Life Poem” (published by AuthorHouse), the new collection of poetry and prose from John Wysner…
