Meet Melissa, a Wealthy Young Lady Who Goes to Southern Colorado on a Whim -- New Book Tells the Coming-of-Age Tale of a City Lady Seeking Change at a Ranch


WALSENBURG, Colo., Dec. 11, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Xlibris, the leading print-on-demand self-publishing services provider, announced today the release of Blues Our Favorite Color, a new book of fiction authored by Hannah Merryman and an official entry at this year's London Book Fair.

The text tells the coming-of-age story of Melissa Small Towns, a wealthy young lady who lived her entire life in Chicago. An experienced world traveler, she unexpectedly decides to spend the summer at a Colorado ranch after her high school graduation. At the ranch, she meets the friendly Carter folks and their two sons. The eldest, Jackson, is recovering from a traumatic car accident that took the lives of his closest friends and left him scarred. As the summer progresses, situations arise that compels Melissa and her friends to adjust. Along the way she experiences hard work and encounters foreign situations that no city could reveal to her. Lastly, she develops an interesting bond with Jackson.

Richly layered and dramatic, Blues Our Favorite Color emphasizes how new friends can help each other overcome pain and sorrow to realize that something special exists between themselves. Its narrative strongly expresses that self-discovery and acceptance are indeed parts of life. This release will be featured at the London Book Fair, which will be held on April 19 to 21, 2010 at London, England.

Readers who wish to order a copy of this touching read are encouraged to visit www.Xlibris.com, send email to orders@xlibris.com, or call (888) 795-4274 today.

About the Author

Hannah Catherine Merryman is a high school student living in southern Colorado. She enjoys writing and is often inspired by the beauty of her home. Her other passions include flying, mountain climbing, and taking advantage of every adventure life throws at her.


           Blues Our Favorite Color * by Hannah Merryman
              Publication Date: October 12, 2009
        Trade Paperback; $19.99; 182 pages; 978-1-4415-7174-8
         Trade Hardback; $29.99; 182 pages; 978-1-4415-7175-5

Members of the media who wish to review this book may request a complimentary paperback copy by contacting the publisher at (888) 795-4274 x. 7479. To purchase copies of the book for resale, please fax Xlibris at (610) 915-0294 or call (888) 795-4274 x. 7876.

For more information, contact Xlibris at (888) 795-4274 or on the web at www.Xlibris.com.



            

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