Backyard Wrestling Grapples with the Book Industry. Backyard Empire, a Novel by Alex Hutchinson is Released to the Horror of Many Parents who Abhor the Fake Sport.

Orlando, FL, November 21, 2005 --(PR.com)-- As the antics of teenage backyard wrestlers increases in danger and complexity so do the stories that follow. Backyard Empire by Alex Hutchinson is based on a true story of life imitating sports entertainment with some gruesome outcomes. Opponents of the underground activity fear that young kids will be severly hurt or killed if its popularity continues to increase. According to the author "It's a fad that's not fizzling out anytime soon." He contends that many parents being hypocritical about their kids activities, "The problem isn't simply that the sport is dangerous but more so that these parents don't have any time or interest in their own children." Alex has defended backyard wrestlers on a cable television show in Plymouth, Massachusetts. "The panel on the show were very surprised to hear how organized we were in the EBA. They expected to hear about random, undignified violent acts and instead were shown footage of a well thought out and entertaining weekly show." In Backyard Empire the characters are injured but only a couple cross the line of safety and they pay a price for it. Alex says that's the way it should be. "Nothing in life is safe. Ten kids die every year playing high school football but no one is going to ban that sport. When someone makes a mistake they learn from it. The truth is depite all the negative press no one has ever died during a backyard wrestling show. These kids work hard, train steadily, many stay away from drugs or gangs and instead put effort into a theatrical performance. Why are we condeming them for their creativity?"

About the Author

Alex Hutchinson has performed as a referee, wrestler and Committee member for the EBA, one of the largest backyard federations in American history. He is also an award winning Poet and Novelist. His books Backyard Empire, Virgin Gloves and Before they were HAWKS are all available at Amazon.com.

Backyard Empire ISBN# 0-595-33937-9 www.myspace.com/alexhutchinson

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