Midwest Author Sells Out of Debut Novel

St. Louis native Cherlyn Michaels takes the literary world by storm as she sells out of her pre-released fiction debut, Counting Raindrops through a Stained Glass Window. Pre-released November 2003, Ms. Michaels novel has garnered glowing reviews and has enlisted a seemingly insatiable demand.

Cleveland, OH (PRWEB) January 31, 2004 --St. Louis native Cherlyn Michaels takes the literary world by storm as she sells out of her pre-released fiction debut, Counting Raindrops through a Stained Glass Window. Pre-released November 2003, Ms. Michaels novel has garnered glowing reviews and has enlisted a seemingly insatiable demand. Earlier this month, publisher Archland Books quickly began to distribute and pre-sell their January 31, 2004 release in order to meet incoming orders. We are already preparing for the next print run because a large percentage of our current run is already committed or sold. Its already become the selected reading for several book clubs for the first quarter," said Archland Books representative, C.L. Cooper.

Set in the midwestern cities of St. Louis, Missouri and Cleveland, Ohio, Counting Raindrops follows Vanella Morris in her journey to get beyond her fear of commitment in order to answer the marriage proposal of her man of the last six years, Alton Goode. She evaluates her O-Theory-The surest way to ruin a good relationship is to marry the man you love"-as well as takes a closer look at the relationship situations of friends and family before finally reaching her own resolve. Michaels puts readers on the edge of their seats with her unique writing style and leaves them unable to put the book down as they engage in this fresh new tale with a tantalizing twist.

Michaels said she was inspired to write the book after observing the changing attitudes about marriage from her friends and fellow female engineering colleagues. She does a dynamic job of bringing the theme, plot and characters to life. Reviews, ads, and interviews can be seen in the current issues of nationally distributed publications such as Black Issues Book Review, Quarterly Book Review, Booking Matters, and the premiere issue of BLACKBOARD TIMES, where Ms. Michaels is the featured author.

Counting Raindrops through a Stained Glass Window is now available for purchase online at the authors site, Amazon.com, and Cushcity.com. Beginning January 31, 2004, readers will also be able to pull it from the shelves of bookstores or order it at Borders, Waldenbooks and other bookstores nationwide. Selling out of the pre-release has been such a pleasant surprise and has been a very rewarding experience. I feel so grateful," said Michaels, a Cleveland resident. Its even more special now since the January release marks the beginning of the charity drive to the Marshall Faulk Foundation and to Jamel Whites (Cleveland Browns) Diamond Kids. I feel excited about having the opportunity to contribute a part of any success I may have to my communities."

For more information about the author and the book, please visit Michaels official website at www.cherlynmichaels.com. For media inquiries or book signings please contact Publicist Kimberly Cooper at 314-303-7930, or by email at info@archlandbooks.com.

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