Technology Turns Against School Bullies in New YA Novel "The Bullybuster"

COLUMBUS, Ohio - March 4, 2019 - PRLog -- Gossip is flying around Ridgeview High School when someone (or something?) pushes bully Trevor Newsome down a staircase. Everything is not as it seems though, and Trevor claims it was a robot that attacked him. When local police aren't able to come up with any answers, Principal Wilma Allen assigns ace student newspaper reporter, Owen Dinsmore, to investigate. From high school romance, to bullying and technology, Clay Cormany takes young readers on a ride they won't soon forget in, "The Bullybuster."

In a recent interview with Reader Views Kids Cormany said, "Two of the biggest issues today are bullying in schools and the expansion of technology into nearly every phase of human life. In writing 'The Bullybuster' I saw the opportunity to bring those issues together in a story that also makes a strong statement about the danger of revenge."

This fast-paced page-turner is already drawing fans. "I found myself trying to figure out who was behind terrorizing the bullies of Ridgeview High and was kept in the dark till the end. The romance part was just a subtle part of the story, which let the mystery part shine through. The way the author had Owen piecing together the clues, was entertaining. I was pleased that the ending left for the possibilities of a second book." -- Autumn, age 13, a reviewer for Reader Views Kids.

When asked about his favorite part about writing for teens and young adults, Cormany stated, "I enjoy writing in this genre because through my characters I can be a lot more confident and 'cooler' than I actually was as a teenager."

About the Author

Clay Cormany is the author of two YA novels - his debut, "Fast-Pitch Love," combines the angst and thrill of teenage romance with softball competition. "The Bullybuster" is his latest novel.

Before writing "Fast-Pitch Love," Clay spent over 25 years as a writer and editor for Ohio's State Board of Education. His creative work has appeared in numerous central Ohio publications.

Cormany is a tutor at Columbus State Community College and serves on the committee of "1Girl Project," an initiative that seeks to develop the leadership potential of middle school and high school girls. He supports literacy and arts programs, especially in his home community of Worthington. Clay tries to live by the Golden Rule and hopes to leave the world a better place than he found it.

"The Bullybuster" (ISBN 978-1790644032) is available on Amazon and at www.claywrites.info. Publicity contact is admin@readerviews.com. Review copies available to the media upon request.