Brighton Publishing releases “Where Summer Goes Winter Follows” in print, by Daniel Chavez, Sr

March 26, 2014 - PRLog -- MESA (AZ)—Brighton Publishing LLC proudly announces the print release of novelist Daniel Chavez, Sr.’s latest work, “Where Summer Goes Winter Follows.” Author Daniel Chavez, Sr. transports readers back to the 1920s and ’30s, when residents of the small Midwestern town of Humbar search for hope amidst harsh circumstances and stifled dreams—a passionate and insightful look at the enduring strength of the human spirit. Where Summer Goes Winter Follows is currently distributed in print through Ingram, the world’s largest book distributor, and is available in both print and eBook format from Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and other leading book retailers worldwide. All Brighton Publishing titles are also available worldwide via the Espresso Book Machine.

It’s 1925, and citizens of Humbar continue their daily struggle for survival on the American frontier.

Founded in the mid-1800s, Humbar’s strong-willed and resilient residents have overcome more than their share of natural disasters. From droughts to tornadoes, from blight to starvation—the harsh Midwest life has cast a dark pall over the small agricultural community.

Yet, still they press on…

But the biggest threat to Humbar is the nearby Dagone Dam and the incessant flooding that ravages large parts of Humbar during heavy rains. However, the dam’s floodwaters are only a harbinger of terrible events to come—

including the approaching Great Depression.

Born into Humbar’s dwindling population, young Etta Summer, is soon thrust into a cascading set of tragedies that will come to define her—the deaths of both her parents.

Now, forced to survive in a world where sorrow is commonplace and joy is a myth, one question remains to be answered…

…can Etta thrive in a world of heartache?

“Replete with intricate dialogue, vivid imagery, and a cast of complex and memorable characters, author Daniel Chavez, Sr. crafts a multi-faceted novel where tragedy and humanity collide,” said Kathie McGuire, director of Brighton Publishing LLC. “Fueled by the intensity and purpose of great American classics like John Steinbeck’s The Grapes of Wrath, Where Summer Goes Winter Follows exceeds even the loftiest of reader expectations.”

Author Daniel Chavez, Sr. was born in San Antonio, Texas and has spent his life as a musician, songwriter, and novelist. His stories reveal a thought-provoking side of American folklore that continues to shape our own individual identities and destinies. Mr. Chavez now enjoys life one day at a time from his current home in Kansas. His novel, Marcelino and the Curse of the Gold Frog, published by Brighton Publishing, is currently available in eBook and print formats from fine retailers and on demand from the Espresso Book Machine.