ADVISORY, Sept. 7, 2006 (PRIMEZONE) -- Author/illustrator, Michael Stadther, gives a peek behind the inspiration for writing his bestselling book, "The Treasure Trove," and talks about the storyline for his upcoming illustrated fantasy book, "Secrets of the Alchemist Dar," due to be released around the globe on September 26th.
Just as in his first book, Stadther has concealed clues in the pages of "Secrets of the Alchemist Dar" -- this time, they'll enable anyone, anywhere in the world, who can read English and can solve the clues, to get one of 100 magnificent jeweled fairy rings created by internationally renowned celebrity jeweler Aaron Basha, collectively valued at more than $2 million.
In celebration of the partial lunar eclipse scheduled to occur on September 7th, Stadther is also providing an audio preview of the book, revealing the central role of eclipses in this tale.
To hear the audio, click http://easylink.playstream.com/nbn/audio_podcast/consumertrend/ctr_41876_Alchemist_dar.wma
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Or, the audio is also available from the NBN Website at http://feeds.newsbroadcastnetwork.com/consumertrendreport/2006/09/secrets_of_the_.html
-- Hear Michael talk about where he gets his inspirations and ideas to write -- Learn more about the 100 prize rings valued at over $2 million -- Find out more about the clues hidden in the pages of his first book -- "Secrets of the Alchemist Dar" is available for pre-order now and will be on sale in book stores on September 26, 2006 -- Podcast available at www.consumertrendreport.com
For more information on the podcast, please email jeffw@newsbroadcastnetwork.com