[Chat] Fwd: News from former CV'er Lynda Blankenship

[WeinsteinM at aol.com]

Lynda Blankenship was a VISTA volunteer who lived in Charles Village about 10 
years ago -- right downstairs from my apartment at 2933 Guilford, which is 
probably why we're still in touch after all these years.   She is involved in a 
publishing venture called WordShack, so I thought I'd pass along her latest 
communication for the literarily inclined!
-Matthew

Subj: Message from Lynda Blankenship 
Date: Tuesday, August 24, 2004 10:29:59 AM
From: blankenship at sssnet.com
To: darrylp at nomatterware.com

Please let me introduce myself, my name is Ben Bernstein and I live and work 
in London.  I also happen to be co-founder and European C.E.O. of WordShack 
Publishing.  My partner and co-founder and C.E.O. North America, Lynda 
Blankenship lives in a lovely small town called Massillon, located in Ohio.   We both 
share a deep love of books and of the power of the written word.  It wasn't too 
long ago that we met under the strangest of circumstances........and 
WordShack Publishing was born.
  
 After a long and challenging process, WordShack is proud to announce the 
publication of 5 excellent books. 
  
 Detailed descriptions of each of our books can be found at 
http://www.wordshack.com but we would like to give you a bit of insider information.
  
 After Shock by Parke Schaffer  -  This book takes you into the world of 
investigative reporting as a news team follows a major story of corruption and g
reed which begins to unfold after a San Francisco earthquake.  Mr. Schaffer has 
created a book that reads like a movie.  Spellbinding and fast paced, it will 
keep you wondering until the very last page.
 
Buxton Chase by William Foster -  This book takes the reader on a journey.  
Beginning in Chicago and Key West, Florida the story takes a twist as our hero 
finds himself in England attending more funerals than would seem normal.  His 
search for the truth behind the deaths puts everyone in danger.  The quiet 
English countryside is a stark contrast to the chaos in the old country manor 
house. 
  
 Cat Thirteen by Bob Stubenrauch -  The author of this book lived the stories 
long before he wrote them down.  A World War II combat photographer, he 
brings to life a war few of us will know anything about.  This is absolutely the 
best book we have ever read on the subject of WWII.  Not the huge battles, but 
the behind the scenes stories of bravery and humanity.  And the humor of men 
trapped in an unbearable situation, but they bore it.  This book is an 
absolutely must read and we predict it will be a bestseller. 
  
 Dark Ghosts Rising by Sergio Burns -  This author has long been a favorite 
of the readers of WordShack.  In this collection of 16 short stories he offers 
us an opportunity to allow our imaginations to experience the unique worlds 
his characters inhabit.  Each story a study of how one small choice, one wrong 
step, can change a life forever.  We are all surrounded by change; this book 
explores the topic in some very interesting ways.
  
 Highbinders by Shane Kennedy – This saga of family life in Canada will 
reward the reader with an excellent story.  An Irish/Canadian family of gun 
manufacturers battle for control of a corporation whose motto is “Your Conflict Is 
Our Business.”  Follow this group of characters around the world and around 
Canada as they love and battle with each other and the authorities.  You might be 
very surprised what those Canadians are up to. Mark your calendar for August 
28, because on that day, if you purchase Shane Kennedy’s Highbinders on 
Amazon.com you will be eligible to win a $500.00 Amazon gift certificate.  The 
purchase must be made on August 28. See http://www.highbinders.com for more details.
  
 August 2004, without doubt is the most exciting time (so far) in the short 
history of WordShack Publishing......why?   I'll tell you why......we are 
enormously proud of these five books, and all are now available for purchase from 
our website, amazon.com and barnesandnoble.com or other on-line book 
retailers.  You may also order them at your local bookstore.   One small note, these are 
all previously unpublished authors, their work is excellent, they and their 
families are all thrilled to bits and excited beyond words.   Please, please, 
please support our authors, without them and others like them, WordShack 
Publishing would not exist. 
  
 Over the past few years, WordShack Publishing has gained a weekly on-line 
readership measured in the thousands, and the stories of our authors are read in 
over 120 countries around the world.  Both Lyn and myself are delighted with 
our progress to date and the kind support of you all.  
  
 …because words are everything.
  
 Many thanks!
  
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