MARBLE, NC, May 22, 2013 (Press-News.org) On May 24, 2013, Word Branch Publishing will release young adult author jerjonji's second novel, Four Winds. Coming on the heels of her highly acclaimed Panda Girl in 2012, Four Winds promises to be another success with adults, teens and tweens.
In her second novel, jerjonji courageously addresses a difficult topic with great insight and sensitivity. She leads the reader into the lives of four characters haunted by nightmarish childhoods. We follow these characters as young adults, discovering the strange and often dangerous alliances they make, not only for survival, but for a sense of family.
jerjonji is the alter ego of Jeri Maynard, a writer/educator currently living in Dayton, Ohio. She started writing seriously for a class of fifth grade troublemakers, and she still writes with them in mind today. jerjonji writes the kinds of books that kids that don't read can't put down- books that include difficult topics that her kids said most writers ignored. She tells stories about people who feel so real that you think you see them on the street or sitting at McDonald's, people who aren't perfect and who have real problems in their life, people like you and her and that class full of troublemaking fifth graders.
Four Winds is published by Word Branch Publishing, and is available in e-book and paperback format.
Word Branch Publishing is an independent publisher located in North Carolina. Specializing in working with new and emerging authors, WBP offers readers quality reading in a variety of genres including science fiction, fantasy, spiritual, and young adult.
New Young Adult Novel Deals with Tough Issues: jerjonji Releases Her Second book, Four Winds
One fails, one runs away, one rejects his future, and one maintains hope even when it is hopeless. Alone, they are too weak to fight the demons they face, but together, there is a small chance of survival- if they can trust each other long enough.
2013-05-22
ELSE PRESS RELEASES FROM THIS DATE:
The First of Darren & Brose's 'Lost Tapes' Announced
2013-05-22
The first 5 videos will feature ...
Actors - Ian Smith and Kerry Armstrong
TV personalities - Suzie Wilks, Pete Smith, Glenn Ridge, Red Symons, Vesna Tovenska Radio personalities - Adam Richard, Jo Stanley, Billy Pinnell, Tracy Bartram
Comedians - Darren Casey, Sarah Kendall, Dave Hughes, Glenn Robbins,Kenny Kramer
AFL champion and State MP Justin Madden
... and a very special appearance from Australian television legend Bert Newton.
Despite having no budget, this pioneering program became Channel 31's highest rating show, and was the very first live, daily program ...
Metro Health Nursing Council Names Dr. Kevin Furlong Physician of the Year for 2013
2013-05-22
Metro Health Hospital has named Dr. Kevin Furlong its 2013 Nursing-Chosen Physician of the Year.
The award is given annually by Metro Health's Professional Nursing Council, or PNC, to recognize a physician who exemplifies best practices and who also supports the role of nurses as part of the healthcare team. The hospital's clinical nursing staff proposes candidates, and nominations are reviewed by the 13-member PNC, with the recipient selected by secret ballot.
Furlong serves as Metro's chief of staff. He is board-certified in internal medicine and practices at Metro ...
San Joaquin Valley College Receives Accreditation for Veterinary Technology Program
2013-05-22
The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) recently granted provisional accreditation to San Joaquin Valley College's Veterinary Technology (VT) program after a January 2013 site visit. The college, located at 295 E. Sierra Ave. in Fresno, began the process of accreditation for their Veterinary Technology program almost three years ago.
"This accreditation is both a reflection and endorsement of the quality of our overall VT program, staff and students," says Greg Osborn, Corporate Director of Program Compliance. Program accreditation is effective retroactive ...
Personal Branding Infographic: How to Use 10 Social Networks to Grow Your Personal Online Brand
2013-05-22
Launch Yourself (www.launchyourselfnow.com), the leading personal brand development company, launched the infographic: How to Use 10 Social Networks to Grow Your Personal Online Brand.
The infographic covers 10 of the most popular social networks - including Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn - and how people can use them to grow their personal online brands. The full infographic can be found at http://launchyourselfnow.com/how-to-use-10-social-networks-to-grow-your-personal-online-brand/#. It is free to share and repost with proper attribution given to Launch Yourself. ...
Johnny Cupcakes' Creative Session Sells Out at Vivid Ideas
2013-05-22
Tickets to the Vivid Sydney festival's Vivid Ideas program which features key creative industries leaders from around the globe are in high demand in the lead up to the 18 day celebration of lights, music and ideas (May 24 - June 10), with some sessions at the Vivid Ideas Exchange selling out completely and many others selling fast.
Popular business building creative sessions that have now sold out include Co-Create the Experience, featuring streetwear entrepreneur Johnny Cupcakes; Noise: Knock Knock Artist Talks, which showcases young Australia's graffiti, illustration ...
Figue Mediterranean Joins the Palm Springs Restaurant Week Celebration
2013-05-22
Figue will offer a special Three Course Rustic Italian Menu created by Executive Chef François de Melogue.
"We're very proud and humbled by the many rave reviews we've received from our guests since we opened in late March and we are thrilled to offer our inaugural Restaurant Week Menu," said owner Lee Morcus. "We have designed a unique experience with delicious flavors from the Mediterranean region and are featuring Italy in June with this special rustic Italian menu along with other Italian wine, cocktail and food programs including cooking classes with ...
San Diego-Based Pathfinder Partners, LLC Acquires 144-Unit Tempe Multifamily Project
2013-05-22
Continuing to expand its footprint in the Phoenix marketplace, Pathfinder Partners, LLC - a San Diego-based firm which makes opportunistic investments in real estate assets and defaulted loans - announced today it has acquired Copper Creek, a 21-building, 144-unit multifamily community in Tempe, Ariz.
This $16.4 million purchase of the community from Equity Residential marks Pathfinder's eighth - and its largest - acquisition in the Phoenix metropolitan area.
To refresh and modernize the property, Pathfinder is planning an extensive $1.6 million renovation encompassing ...
Alight.com Announces Partnership with AffiliateManager.com
2013-05-22
Alight.com, a leading specialty retailer of plus sized women's clothing, has partnered with AffiliateManager.com, a premier affiliate management agency, to launch the Alight.com affiliate management program.
While other online and bricks-and-mortar outlets have a limited range of plus-size apparel, Alight offers an unmatched breadth and depth of selection with almost 90 brands and over 1300 styles. Alight carries the largest selection of contemporary and junior plus designers, including Blue Plate, Revolt, Angels, Last Kiss, Ruby Rox, Fashion Love, Dori, Mecca Femme, ...
Roche Bobois Opens North Palm Beach Showroom With High Style And French Flair
2013-05-22
When the international home furnishings company Roche Bobois held a grand opening party for its second Florida showroom recently, hundreds of guests attended the stylish soiree in North Palm Beach.
The fashionable 6,000-square-foot retail showroom, which Roche Bobois built out and customized to showcase many of its products, was well received by visitors who admired and sat on some of the furniture in order to experience the high quality and luxurious feel.
A red carpet arrival, paparazzi clicking cameras, and delectable hors d'oeuvres and desserts from Christafaro's ...
Trenchcapades by L'Cheriyve Inspires A Woman's Playful Nature
2013-05-22
Women's luxury brand L'Cheriyve is poised to take a woman's passionate instincts to new heights. L'Cheriyve will soon release its debut collection of Trenchcapades - a season-less, contoured interpretation of the classic woman's trench coat. The design, couture fabrication, fit and uniqueness of a Trenchcapade surpasses conventional boundaries of luxury, style and functionality.
L'Cheriyve aims to redefine the way women access, embrace and express their sensuality. The 11-piece collection will feature a sophisticated blend of modern style and couture fabrications, in ...
LAST 30 PRESS RELEASES:
Scientists trace origins of now extinct plant population from volcanically active Nishinoshima
AI algorithm based on routine mammogram + age can predict women’s major cardiovascular disease risk
New hurdle seen to prostate screening: primary-care docs
MSU researchers explore how virtual sports aid mental health
Working together, cells extend their senses
Cheese fungi help unlock secrets of evolution
Researchers find brain region that fuels compulsive drinking
Mental health effects of exposure to firearm violence persist long after direct exposure
Research identifies immune response that controls Oropouche infection and prevents neurological damage
University of Cincinnati, Kent State University awarded $3M by NSF to share research resources
Ancient DNA reveals deeply complex Mastodon family and repeated migrations driven by climate change
Measuring the quantum W state
Researchers find a way to use antibodies to direct T cells to kill Cytomegalovirus-infected cells
Engineers create mini microscope for real-time brain imaging
Funding for training and research in biological complexity
The Journal of Nuclear Medicine Ahead-of-Print Tip Sheet: September 12, 2025
ISSCR statement on the scientific and therapeutic value of human fetal tissue research
Novel PET tracer detects synaptic changes in spinal cord and brain after spinal cord injury
Wiley advances Knowitall Solutions with new trendfinder application for user-friendly chemometric analysis and additional enhancements to analytical workflows
Benchmark study tracks trends in dog behavior
OpenAI, DeepSeek, and Google vary widely in identifying hate speech
Research spotlight: Study identifies a surprising new treatment target for chronic limb threatening ischemia
Childhood loneliness and cognitive decline and dementia risk in middle-aged and older adults
Parental diseases of despair and suicidal events in their children
Acupuncture for chronic low back pain in older adults
Acupuncture treatment improves disabling effects of chronic low back pain in older adults
How interstellar objects similar to 3I/ATLAS could jump-start planet formation around infant stars
Rented e-bicycles more dangerous than e-scooters in cities
Ditches as waterways: Managing ‘ditch-scapes’ to strengthen communities and the environment
In-situ molecular passivation enables pure-blue perovskite LEDs via vacuum thermal evaporation
[Press-News.org] New Young Adult Novel Deals with Tough Issues: jerjonji Releases Her Second book, Four WindsOne fails, one runs away, one rejects his future, and one maintains hope even when it is hopeless. Alone, they are too weak to fight the demons they face, but together, there is a small chance of survival- if they can trust each other long enough.