Rebellious Heiress Fights Racism in New Novel In Small Measures, Published by Outskirts Press
Denver, CO, October 28, 2010 --(PR.com)-- Outskirts Press, Inc. has published In Small Measures by Lynne Burke. The author's most recent book to date is a 6 x 9 paperback in the action and adventure fiction category and is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and Barnes & Noble. The webpage at www.outskirtspress.com/insmallmeasures was launched simultaneously with the book's publication.
Rebellious Kristen Todd Harrison has it all. As the 21-year-old heiress to the largest fortune in Australia, her charmed life appears to be mapped out to succeed her mother as the leader of the social set and doyen of every charity in town. But a 12-day love affair with an African American Marine on leave from Vietnam changes all that.
Following his death and the birth of their mixed-race daughter, Kristen encounters a hail of prejudice and rejection -- including from her own family. Now, her refusal to give up her baby and renounce her love leads her on a path of destruction that threatens her very survival. Following a disastrous and abusive marriage, Kristen must reckon with her former husband’s hidden criminal background and a shadowy world that won’t leave her alone, all while battling extreme racism along the way.
Despite a temporary respite in the Queensland outback, the fear of those after her is always there. Horror, devastation and guilt force her once again to flee in order to protect her daughter. This time, she might not be so lucky…
A sprawling, intricately drawn novel, In Small Measures mixes romance, mystery, and revealing social history for an unforgettable read. This important novel is about honoring love and fighting for what’s right, even when everyone says you’re wrong.
384 pages in length, In Small Measures is being aggressively promoted to appropriate markets with a focus on the action and adventure category. With U.S. wholesale distribution through Ingram and Baker & Taylor, and pervasive online availability through Amazon, Barnes & Noble and elsewhere, In Small Measures meets consumer demand through both retail and library markets with a suggested retail price of $20.95.
Additionally, In Small Measures can be ordered by retailers or wholesalers for the maximum trade discount price set by the author in quantities of ten or more from the Outskirts Press Direct bookstore at www.outskirtspress.com/bookstore.
ISBN: 9781432761899
Format: 6 x 9 paperback cream
SRP: $20.95
For more information or to contact the author, visit www.outskirtspress.com/insmallmeasures.
About the author:
From the age of eleven, Lynne Burke was inspired, assisted, and encouraged by the author Willard Motley (Knock on Any Door) until his death in Mexico in 1965. Burke wrote In Small Measures, her first novel, between raising a family and a successful career as a professional fundraiser for several leading charities. She is married, has two grown children and lives in Sydney, where she is currently working on her next novel.
About Outskirts Press, Inc.
Outskirts Press, Inc. offers full-service, custom self-publishing and book marketing services for authors seeking a cost-effective, fast, and flexible way to publish and distribute their books worldwide while retaining all their rights and full creative control. Available for authors globally at www.outskirtspress.com and located on the outskirts of Denver, Colorado, Outskirts Press represents the future of book publishing, today.
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Outskirts Press, Inc., 10940 S. Parker Rd - 515, Parker, Colorado 80134
http://outskirtspress.com 1-888-OP-BOOKS
Rebellious Kristen Todd Harrison has it all. As the 21-year-old heiress to the largest fortune in Australia, her charmed life appears to be mapped out to succeed her mother as the leader of the social set and doyen of every charity in town. But a 12-day love affair with an African American Marine on leave from Vietnam changes all that.
Following his death and the birth of their mixed-race daughter, Kristen encounters a hail of prejudice and rejection -- including from her own family. Now, her refusal to give up her baby and renounce her love leads her on a path of destruction that threatens her very survival. Following a disastrous and abusive marriage, Kristen must reckon with her former husband’s hidden criminal background and a shadowy world that won’t leave her alone, all while battling extreme racism along the way.
Despite a temporary respite in the Queensland outback, the fear of those after her is always there. Horror, devastation and guilt force her once again to flee in order to protect her daughter. This time, she might not be so lucky…
A sprawling, intricately drawn novel, In Small Measures mixes romance, mystery, and revealing social history for an unforgettable read. This important novel is about honoring love and fighting for what’s right, even when everyone says you’re wrong.
384 pages in length, In Small Measures is being aggressively promoted to appropriate markets with a focus on the action and adventure category. With U.S. wholesale distribution through Ingram and Baker & Taylor, and pervasive online availability through Amazon, Barnes & Noble and elsewhere, In Small Measures meets consumer demand through both retail and library markets with a suggested retail price of $20.95.
Additionally, In Small Measures can be ordered by retailers or wholesalers for the maximum trade discount price set by the author in quantities of ten or more from the Outskirts Press Direct bookstore at www.outskirtspress.com/bookstore.
ISBN: 9781432761899
Format: 6 x 9 paperback cream
SRP: $20.95
For more information or to contact the author, visit www.outskirtspress.com/insmallmeasures.
About the author:
From the age of eleven, Lynne Burke was inspired, assisted, and encouraged by the author Willard Motley (Knock on Any Door) until his death in Mexico in 1965. Burke wrote In Small Measures, her first novel, between raising a family and a successful career as a professional fundraiser for several leading charities. She is married, has two grown children and lives in Sydney, where she is currently working on her next novel.
About Outskirts Press, Inc.
Outskirts Press, Inc. offers full-service, custom self-publishing and book marketing services for authors seeking a cost-effective, fast, and flexible way to publish and distribute their books worldwide while retaining all their rights and full creative control. Available for authors globally at www.outskirtspress.com and located on the outskirts of Denver, Colorado, Outskirts Press represents the future of book publishing, today.
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Outskirts Press, Inc., 10940 S. Parker Rd - 515, Parker, Colorado 80134
http://outskirtspress.com 1-888-OP-BOOKS
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