Award Nominated Author's Second Book to be Released

Author Susan Eileen Walker of New Bern is having her second book released. Mauras Trunk, set in downtown New Bern, will be released by Publish America, LLC, in October. Ms. Walker used the subject of a conversation with a friend about outrageous daydreams as the basis for Mauras Trunk.

New Bern, NC (PRWEB) September 3, 2004 -- Author Susan Eileen Walker of New Bern is having her second book released. Mauras Trunk, set in downtown New Bern, will be released by Publish America, LLC, in October. Ms. Walker used the subject of a conversation with a friend about outrageous daydreams as the basis for Mauras Trunk.
   
Maura Kincannon knew her time was short. She did not want her grandchildren to have her antique trunk and its contents, so she gave them to Quinn Foster. At almost 18, Quinn finally had her chaotic life straightened out. She had a home and a friend who loved her and cared what she was doing with her life. Then Maura dies. Quinn finds herself homeless and without her mentor to guide her. Upon opening Mauras last gift, an antique trunk filled with money, Quinn finds that her future is secure. So what do the two men following her want?
   
Ms. Walkers first book, 101 Borden Street was nominated for numerous awards to include the 2003 NC AAUW Award for Juvenile Fiction, the 2003 Mystery Writers of America Edgar Award for Best Young Adult Fiction and the 2003 The Sir Walter Raleigh Award for Fiction. A reviewer for the online literary newsletter, Betsies Literary Page Newsletter said about 101 Borden Street, Finally a ghost story to rival Oscar Wildes Canterville Ghost."
   
In addition to work on her next novel, Ms. Walker runs a one-woman medical transcription business, working for the Wayne Memorial Hospital in Goldsboro. She donates over 500 hours a year knitting hats and baby blankets for infants and children. She also knits hats for the homeless and for the Christmas at Sea program of the Seamans Church Institute of New York and New Jersey.
   
Both of Ms. Walkers books can be ordered online at www. publishamerica.com or by calling Publish America at (301) 695-1707. Mauras Trunk will also be available through local bookstores and online bookstores.
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