Aug. 13: Book Signing with Cenla Author, Vicki Allen at LSU-A

PRLog (Press Release) - Aug 11, 2009 -
“Drink One To Me, Christian Bennett” Brings Affordable Economic Escape to Central Louisiana

Fall reading lists aren’t just for students headed back to the classroom.  With local unemployment figures hovering around 7.5 percent, Rapides Parish residents looking for a distraction from the current market situation could find a much-needed and affordable “economic escape” between the covers of a book that offers travel, adventure, drama and romance.

"Drink One To Me, Christian Bennett," the fourth novel from Cenla author Vicki Allen and Magnolia Publishing, transports readers to warm beaches and exotic locales of Mexico, the Bahamas and beyond—all from the comfort of home:

Book Summary: Born youngest of four children into a large family of old money, American photographer Abigail Christensen entered a world already expecting great things of her, and spent her entire life trying to conform, striving to please a family she knew she never could.  Finally breaking free of stifling conventionality, she travels with her brother to Mexico, drifting from province to province as she captures photographs for an upcoming exhibit, wishing she had settled for the monotony of her previous lifestyle when she attracts the attention of legendary drug lord, Esai Molinero.

With a fast-paced story and a lovable heroine, "Drink One to Me, Christian Bennett" is fall reading at its best.

Alexandria Media Coverage Opportunities
  Interview Cenla’s very own Vicki Allen—A practicing pharmacist, Allen co-owns and operates the historic Sentry Drug & Grill in downtown Alexandria, La.

  Review the book—For your review copy, contact Tracy Clement: TClement@RobinTracy.com or (770) 401-8753

 Author “Meet & Greet”/Book Signings
   Thurs., Aug. 13, 2009, 1:00-4:00 p.m. Book signing at LSU-Alexandria Bookstore

For interviews with Vicki Allen, please contact Tracy Clement at (770) 401-8753 or TClement@RobinTracy.com. For additional media materials—including high-resolution photos and graphics—visit Magnolia Publishing’s online pressroom at http://www.magnoliapublishing.com/press_room.

[June 2009 Unemployment figures from http://www.bls.gov/eag/eag.la_alexandria_msa.htm]

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About Magnolia Publishing:  Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Pineville, La., Magnolia Publishing has emerged to become the largest and oldest independent book publisher in Central Louisiana.  Now entering its second decade, Magnolia—a family-owned, specialty publisher—serves up nostalgic literary treats for Audiences Who Are Southern or Southern At Heart. This, coupled with author, Vicki Allen—and her ability to articulate southern ideals and sensibilities—has created a loyal following of multi-generational fans.  In April 2009, Magnolia released Drink One To Me, Christian Bennett, the fourth novel by Allen, whose previous works include For Molly, a southern coming-of-age story (1999); The Search for Shannon, fiction finalist for the Oklahoma Book Award (2000); and The Return (2002). Allen’s books are available in select boutiques and specialty gift shops and online at Amazon.com, BarnesandNoble.com, Booksamillion.com, MagnoliaPublishing.com and others.

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