WESLEY CHAPEL, Fla., April 20, 2006 (PRIMEZONE) -- Having the guts to go after one's aspirations often leads to an awakening on a whole different front. In a compelling new work of fiction, Exchanging Pleasantries (now available through AuthorHouse), ferf ziamond pens a story of a naive young writer, whose quest to get his byline in big time publications lands him in the heart of New York City. The book includes a screenplay format that seamlessly transforms this edgy urban adventure into a potential film.
With a sprinkle of romance and a dash of racial tension, Exchanging Pleasantries delivers a fresh, feelgood taste of America's Northeast. MC is ready to make the leap from his small town newspaper job to the more exciting beats offered in New York. To make his journey more credible to his two close friends, Dangie and Mort, he lies and says he already has an offer from Newsday. Although he wishes MC had given up his dream years ago, Mort supports him on this journey into unknown territory. Dangie, frustrated that her relationship with MC never went beyond friendship, is hit hard by his departure, but Mort is there to console her in her hour of need.
Exchanging Pleasantries follows MC to the tough streets of New York, where his naivety lands him in situations ranging from awkward to menacing. Influenced by two prejudiced old men from his hometown, he sticks his foot in his mouth more than once. However, new acquaintances school him in a reality that is far different from what he has always known. Young Cletta, a streetwise juvenile delinquent, accidentally crosses paths with MC and becomes an important element to his journey. Karu'l and James and their easygoing father, Carter, teach the aspiring writer a thing or two about racism.
Meetings with several beautiful women and other unique characters make this comical adventure a sweet, entertaining voyage packed with life lessons.
ferf ziamond is a pen name "representing a colorless, ageless, genderless taleteller" who has introduced this unique concept of writing. Other titles by this author are Remembering Olsen, Trifecta of Suspense, Tales by Candlelight, The Cemetery Fence and Sheep. Tales by Candlelight recently received a glowing review from a prestigious Hollywood newspaper.
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