Absent Willow Publishing

MARCH 12, 2007

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

New Hampshire Author Rick DeCost Publishes Milenka

ROCHESTER, NH—New Hampshire author Rick DeCost is proud to announce the publishing of his first novel, entitled Milenka. Using Boston and Prague as a backdrop, DeCost intertwines three narratives into a sweeping love story.

A young violinist discovers love in a piece of music... A Boston Tavern holds the memories of a love long lost... An American expatriate in Prague is torn between love and infidelity...

“This love story is itself a labor of love,” remarked DeCost. “It’s taken me years to write, and even though it is a work of fiction, it involved lots of research. I have a friend from the Czech Republic and she helped with the dialogue translations in the narrative.” Like many authors today, DeCost is eschewing the traditional publishing model and acting as his own agent and publisher. Like YouTube and blogging, self-publishing is a trend showing explosive growth. But of course, DeCost remains open to working with a publishing house on his future books. “Self-publishing is a way for authors to get their work out there and gain exposure, while also proving our dedication to our craft,” DeCost added.

Previews of sample chapters are posted on-line at www.absentwillowbooks.com. The book is available in trade paperback at $19.95. Limited numbers of personally signed copies are available. DeCost is available for book signings and interviews.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Rick is the author of many short stories and poems. His play, “There's a Man on the Moon”, earned a prize for an original, unpublished play in Portsmouth NH (the 2002 Player's Ring Playwriting Competition). "Milenka” is his first published novel with Absent Willow Publishing in association with Lulu.com. His second novel “The Angel of Mersey” is due out this summer. "Milenka" is available at www.absentwillowbooks.com. It is also available through through major online retailers including Amazon.com and Barnes & Noble.

BOOK DETAILS
Printed: 263 pages, 6" x 9", perfect binding, black & white interior ink
ISBN: 978-0-6151-4021-6
Publisher: Absent Willow Publishing
Rights Owner: Rick DeCost
Copyright: © 2007 by Rick DeCost Standard Copyright License
Language: English
Country: United States

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