Jesse Wright narrates story suffused with lots of thrill, adventure propelled by secrets
CENTER, Colo. – Jesse Wright makes her mark in the literary world with the story of how secrets blanketed small town “Crest” (published by Xlibris), leading to murder and mayhem. This thrilling adventure is more than just adrenaline-filled read but a relatable story to teens and people who love in town where everyone knows everyone.
Living in a small town, not much can go wrong. Everyone knows everyone else, and everyone is kind to each other. So when a murder strikes the small town of Crest, who can be trusted anymore?
May Dee is an average 17-year-old girl in an average small town with not-so-average secrets. She meets a boy who has his own secrets and anger problems to match, and an unlikely friendship occurs. When faced with murders near her home, she has only one option of thinking. Could this boy, Silas Kredible, be the one killing people in his own town, or is her imagination playing a cruel joke on her?
More than its offer of thrill and suspense, this book is geared towards the teens and young adults population, to encourage them to read and see that people with secrets do not have to feel less than others. Through richly drawn, relatable characters the small town of “Crest” comes alive inside the pages of this book to encourage more than to entertain.
“My book isn’t aiming for love or scaring people, it’s aimed more towards being real and connecting with its reader. It’s not meant to scare, but rather to say, no matter what, you can overcome the obstacle in your way, and everything will be okay, even when the outcome isn't what you wanted,” Wright says.
“Crest”
By Jesse Wright
Hardcover | 6 x 9in | 108 pages | ISBN 9781524582623
Softcover | 6 x 9in | 108 pages | ISBN 9781524582616
E-Book | 108 pages | ISBN 9781524582609
Available at Amazon and Barnes & Noble
About the Author
Jesse Wright has been writing since fifth grade. This is her first published work.
Xlibris Publishing, an Author Solutions, LLC imprint, is a self-publishing services provider created in 1997 by authors, for authors. By focusing on the needs of creative writers and artists and adopting the latest print-on-demand publishing technology and strategies, we provide expert publishing services with direct and personal access to quality publication in hardcover, trade paperback, custom leather-bound and full-color formats. To date, Xlibris has helped to publish more than 60,000 titles. For more information, visit xlibris.com or call 1-888-795-4274 to receive a free publishing guide. Follow us @XlibrisPub on Twitter for the latest news.
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Nancy L announces release of debut book, ‘Fit Cui—Work Out / Eat In’
OTIS, Ore. – Nancy L’s new book “Fit Cui—Work Out / Eat In: Fitness Cuisine” (published by Lulu) teaches readers how to cook healthy at home and how to work out while cooking.
“Fit Cui—Work Out / Eat In” contains a collection of recipes. Each step in all the recipes has an exercise that corresponds to it. A certified personal trainer through the American Council on Exercise (ACE), L created FitCui – short for fitness cuisine – for people interested in using their time while preparing meals to fit in activity. The book includes recipes for such meals as asparagus and cheese potato soup, baked oatmeal, and mini mushroom and sausage quiche. The workouts consist of exercises like standing side crunches and squats; the workout instructions include pictures demonstrating the actions.
“Today’s society is fast paced, encompassing multiple activities and multi-tasking on a number of levels,” L says. “It’s difficult to find the time to also fit in the all important workout. Exercising helps to relieve the associated stress.”
“Fit Cui—Work Out / Eat In”
By Nancy L
Softcover | 8.5 x 11in | 32 pages | ISBN 9781483461328
E-Book | 32 pages | ISBN 9781483461335
Available at Amazon and Barnes & Noble
About the Author
After retiring from the pharmaceutical industry at t59, Nancy L obtained her certification as an ACE-certified personal trainer. While working with clients whose busy lives made it difficult to find the time to work-out and eat healthy, the idea for FitCui emerged. “Fit Cui—Work Out / Eat In” is L’s first book. More information is available at: www.NancyLFitness.com.
Lulu empowers people of all ages to explore and express their interests, passions and expertise through books, photography and art. Since introducing self-publishing in 2002, Lulu has empowered creators in more than 225 countries and territories to produce nearly two million publications. Lulu Jr. allows children to become published authors, encouraging creativity, strengthening literacy and building self-esteem. Picture.com offers professional photography of collegiate and professional sports, memorable and historic events, fine art and home décor. For more information, please visit www.lulu.com.
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Karen G. Aukema releases ‘Ashel’s Christmas’
Juvenile fiction book illustrates goodness, warmth, faith, hope
CHIPLEY, Fla. – Karen G. Aukema’s father worked on several ranches in Florida before owning his own ranch; her father raised his family on a ranch where they raised cattle, rode horses, and had many interesting experiences.
Her dad's life story inspired Aukema to write “Ashel’s Christmas” (published by WestBow Press), which deals with lessons in faith, hope, love, and forgiveness. Set in central Florida during the 1930s, this juvenile fiction picture book follows a little boy who meets a cowboy at the local store and that begins a cowboy friendship. Cowboy Pete is a cowboy that befriends little Ashel.
“Ashel’s Christmas” also illustrates the true spirit of Christmas. The cowboy learns that “the good tidings of great joy” spoken of by the angel on that first Christmas, is indeed, for all people.
“I want my readers to come away from reading this book inspired to show more love and charity to others without expecting anything in return.”
An excerpt from this book:
When cowboy Pete finally fell asleep that night, he dreamt he was on the open range all alone. In the distance he noticed some men who were passing in front of him several yards away. They were in a hurry, some walking, some running. Pete could over hear them talking among themselves. Some had walking sticks. They looked like. . . shepherds.
“Ashel’s Christmas”
By Karen G. Aukema
Softcover | 8.5 x 11in | 38 pages | ISBN 9781512763874
E-Book | 40 pages | ISBN 9781512763881
Available at Amazon and Barnes & Noble
About the Author
Karen G. Aukema grew up on a ranch in Florida. She has a Master of Science degree in education. She has 14 years experience as a teacher, teaching high school English and/or Family and Consumer Science. She and her husband are the parents of five children and live in North Florida. She enjoys biking, cooking, writing, and playing with her grandchildren. She is also the author of “Ashel’s Spring,” “Only You,” and “C is for Compassion.”
WestBow Press is a strategic supported self-publishing alliance between HarperCollins Christian Publishing and Author Solutions, LLC — the world leader in supported self-publishing. Titles published through WestBow Press are evaluated for sales potential and considered for publication through Thomas Nelson and Zondervan. For more information, visit www.westbowpress.com or call (866)-928-1240. For WestBow Press news, click “Like” at www.facebook.com/WestBowPress and follow @westbowpress on Twitter.
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This morning, the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum released the Utah Utes Men’s Basketball National Championship bobblehead, and the below press release went out. In addition, some highlights about the Championship team are below.
University of Utah Utes – 1944 NCAA Men’s Basketball National Champions
Bobbleheads featuring mascots from ten NCAA Division 1 Schools that have won a single National Championships are now available for sale.
MILWAUKEE, Wi., March 1, 2017 – – Today, the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum unveiled bobbleheads commemorating NCAA Men’s Basketball National Championships for ten Division 1 Schools. Each school’s bobblehead is individually numbered to only 216. The bobbleheads are only available on the National Bobblehead HOF and Museum’s website.
The following schools were produced in this series: Arizona Wildcats (1997), Arkansas Razorbacks (1994), California Golden Bears (1959), Georgetown Hoyas (1984), Marquette Golden Eagles (1977), Ohio State Buckeyes (1960), Oregon Ducks (1939), Syracuse Orange (2003), Utah Utes (1944) and Wisconsin Badgers (1941). The bobbleheads, which are officially licensed, are in stock and ship now. The bobbleheads are $40 each, with flat rate shipping of $8.
These are the first bobbleheads commemorating each school’s championships. Each bobblehead features the school’s current mascot with replica NCAA National Championship trophies as well as a backing that lists the year of each school’s championship. The NCAA has crowned a Men’s Basketball National Champion since 1939, with only 35 different schools winning at least one National Championship and only 15 schools winning multiple championships.
The first series, which features schools that have won multiple championships, features: Kentucky Wildcats (8 Championships), North Carolina Tar Heels (5), Connecticut Huskies (4), Louisville Cardinals (3), Kansas Jayhawks (3), Villanova Wildcats (2), North Carolina State Wolfpack (2), Michigan State Spartans (2), Oklahoma State Cowboys (2), San Francisco Dons (2), Cincinnati Bearcats (2) and Florida Gators (2). The Kentucky, North Carolina, Louisville and Villanova Bobbleheads are sold out, while a limited number of the other schools remain. =
"March Madness is officially here, and we thought this would be the perfect time to release the second series of College Basketball Championship Bobbleheads,” said Phil Sklar, Co-Founder and CEO of the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum. “These bobbleheads are the perfect way for fans to commemorate their favorite school’s championships, and what better time than March to celebrate those memories.”
"We designed these to be the ultimate memento for each of the school’s biggest fans,” said National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum Co-Founder and President, Brad Novak. “These will be cherished collectibles that bring back great memories of championship seasons.”
The Hall of Fame and Museum has plans to complete the series over the next year. Championship bobbleheads for the following schools have yet to be created: UCLA, Duke, Indiana, CCNY, Holy Cross, LaSalle, Loyola (Ill.), Maryland, Michigan, Stanford, UNLV, UTEP and Wyoming.
About the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum:
The National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum was announced in November 2014. The HOF and Museum hosted a Preview Exhibit at RedLine Milwaukee from January through April, 2016, and is currently planning for a permanent location. The HOF and Museum also produces high quality, customized bobbleheads for organizations, individuals and teams across the country. Visit us at www.BobbleheadHall.com, www.facebook.com/BobbleheadHall or www.twitter.com/BobbleheadHall.
