Outskirts Press Announces "Music Mountain," the Latest Highly-Anticipated Fiction/ Romance Book from Austin, TX Author James Stricklan

Austin, TX, November 05, 2007 --(PR.com)-- Outskirts Press, Inc. has published "Music Mountain" by James Stricklan, which is the author’s most recent book to date. The 6 x 9 Paperback in the Fiction/ Romance category is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and Barnes & Noble for a suggested retail price of $13.95. The webpage at www.outskirtspress.com/musicmountain was launched simultaneously with the book’s publication.

About the Book (Excerpts & Info)

Songwriter Justin Locke has all the talent to make it big, yet can't seem to catch a break until a mysterious angel waltzes into his life, in a notorious mountain saloon in Evergreen, Colorado. When powerful Denver music critic Zak Ballantine tries to destroy Justin's blossoming career, a turbulent chain of events is unleashed. Driven by his passion for music, Justin risks losing the love of his life, his friends, and even his amazing band-on a wild, treacherous journey to the top of Music Mountain.

Deftly constructed at 272 pages, Music Mountain is being aggressively promoted to appropriate markets with a focus on the Fiction/ Romance category. With U.S. wholesale distribution through Ingram and Baker & Taylor, and pervasive online availability through Amazon, Barnes & Noble and elsewhere, Music Mountain meets consumer demand through both retail and library markets with a suggested retail price of $13.95.

Additionally, Music Mountain 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 wholesale online bookstore at www.outskirtspress.com/buybooks

ISBN: 9781432716370 Format: 6 x 9 Paperback SRP: $13.95

For more information or to contact the author, visit www.outskirtspress.com/musicmountain

About the Author

Jim Stricklan is an acclaimed performing songwriter and radio personality. Stricklan moved to Denver in 1971 and began singing in the local coffee houses-including Global Village, Sweet Loretta's, and the Denver Folklore Center. In the 80s he played at Colorado clubs and concert halls-including Ebbetts Field, the Buckhorn Exchange, and the Paramount Theater-before returning to Texas in 1987. Stricklan's radio career in Denver featured stints at KBPI-FM, KIMN, KERE, and KBRQ. In 1985 he was inducted into the Colorado Country Music Foundation's Hall of Fame. In recent years Stricklan has worked at such legendary radio stations as KWKH in Shreveport, KLOL-FM in Houston and KVET-FM in Austin. He has written hundreds of songs and released seventeen albums to date. Music Mountain is his first novel. The author lives in Austin, Texas with his wife Leslie and their two calico cats. For more information about Jim Stricklan and his music visit www.frontroommusic.com

About Outskirts Press, Inc.

Outskirts Press offers turn-key, custom book publishing services for authors seeking a cost-effective, fast, and flexible way to publish and distribute their books while retaining all their rights and full creative control. Available globally at www.outskirtspress.com and located on the outskirts of Denver, Colorado, Outskirts Press, Inc. represents the future of book publishing, today.

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