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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE         Contact: Michelle Gamble                                                               Mobile: 916-300-8012                                                          Email: info@3LPublishing.com THE MYSTERIES OF “THE HEN” UNFOLD IN A STUNNING WORK OF LITERATURE The Illustrated Hen celebrates the inner world of imagination and the sublime uniqueness of a yo...

PRESERVING PUERTO RICO’S HISTORY New book Queen of the Flowers – Memories of a Puerto Rican Girl recounts the way the country used to be long before Hurricane Maria destroyed it. MONTGOMERY, Alabama – In 2018 Hurricane Maria hit Puerto Rico and destroyed over 70,000 houses and damaged 300,000 more. Much of the historical structures and countryside were flattened and left in ruins. In her new book Queen of the Flowers: Memories of a Puerto Rican Girl , author Delia Cerpa preserves the island’s culture and history through her deft storytelling about her childhood memories growing up in this tropical paradise. Cerpa even pays homage to the island by including her concerns over family members during the horrific hurricane. She has a deep respect for her fellow Puerto Ricans. Writing the book about her childhood years during the 1950s gave her an opportunity to share with the world her experiences, family life, and culture from a bygone era. “Over the...

Chapter 2 Caffeine Lovers “ Random events often come like the raisins in a cereal box – in groups, streaks and clusters. And although fortune is fair in potentialities, it’s not fair in outcomes .” ~ Leonard Mlodinnow               Douglas Basco stood out in front of the Santa Cruz Coffee Roasting Company in the Pacific Garden Mall in Santa Cruz. He had his Walkman headset snugly around his head with REM’s “Stand” playing into his ears. He was a plump, 22-year-old with a small potbelly hanging over his ragged Levi’s, Hang-Ten, black T-shirt, and ratty, old checkered Vans. Dougie, as most people called him, was a total stoner. He never held a job a day in his life. He liked to play Nintendo with his stoner friends, sell just enough weed to pay the bills, and mostly did nothing but skateboard down Pacific Avenue. He loved irritating the stupid tourists who frequented the Santa Cruz Beach and Board...

Crossing Random Michelle L. Gamble Dedication There is no greater love than that of your children. To Cole and Cambria – you are the true loves of my life. “ Trajectories aren't linear. Life's just a roller coaster. If you're getting a chance to do cool stuff, and it's varied stuff, just enjoy it. I guess I'm a believer in the randomness of life rather than it being a linear trajectory or an arc, a consistent smooth arc, towards anything.” ~ Riz Ahmed Chapter 1 Hot and Dry “ I believe life is an intelligent thing: that things aren’t random.” ~ Steve Jobs Hot and dry – that was how the weather felt on that day on October 17, 1989. Becky Chiron, a corporate marketing executive, worked from home four days a week and went into the corporate headquarters in San Francisco one day a week. She prized her telecommuting position, which back in those days was rare. She had a full workstation setup ...

Rating: **** The only reason I removed a star from my rating is because the third episode wasn't that exciting. Otherwise, this show continues to hit a home run. What stands out is author and screenwriter Elena Ferrante's alter ego (sometimes referred to in the show as Elena and Lenú) is like this intense, intelligent observer of life around her in the neighborhood in which she grew up and of the people and relationships. The silent way in which Elena watches everyone almost expressionless at times is intriguing. Her adoration and love of her best friend Lila reflects her deep intelligence and understanding of others. At one point when Lila is sick, Elena reflects that she feels a part of her is missing. I was deeply moved by that admission. The show (so far) breaks down the girl's friendship and how each inspires a competitive desire to be better than the other; but this competition brings out the best in them. They aren't competing for men, but for educational e...

“I am rolling out of bed now.” “Good because you have to be at the Habitat for Humanity in two hours. You also told me you wanted to pick up Charlie too.” Hearing his name, Ella grumbled, “Oh no. I drunk texted him.” “You texted me a picture with your sister saying you missed me after I had left early,” explained Nancy. “Then you asked if I could give you a raise, which I think you meant to tell me you were going to give me a raise. So spill it girlfriend before I have to rai se the troops here aka kids.” Ella filled her in. “If he didn’t think I liked him before, well…” Buy print version here: http://3lpublishing.flyingcart.com/?p=detail&pid=92&cat_id=0 Ebooks available on Amazon Kindle and Nook.

Book reviews are important, and they help attract new readers. You will want book reviews for three reasons:   No. #1 - Spread the word about your book and get your name known as an author . The most important part of getting reviewed beyond even sales is to establish your name as an author. The more recognizable your name bodes well for future sales of more books. You have to think of overall momentum. Your first book may not be a best seller, but the more people who at least read it or see your name may have an important reaction for your second book: "Hey! Don't I know this name already? Didn't she/he write..." Of course, the desired second response is  curiosity to see what the current book is about and the third result, he/she buys it. Name recognition is like star power. Just having a recognizable name on your book is more likely to provoke future sales of other books.   No. #2 - Earn credibility - this one is important, especially for inde...