Cruise Inspires Novel of Destiny and Friendship

First time author Kathleen Kubik has spent the last forty years traveling extensively to most of the United States, Europe, South America, Russia, and beyond. A cruise to the Caribbean aboard a full-sail cruise ship sparked her imagination and led her to write Neither Sand Nor Sea, a novel about exploring distant lands, both literally and psychologically.

Warwick, NY (PRWEB) November 4, 2005 -- Keene Publishing of Warwick, NY announces the publication of Neither Sand Nor Sea by Kathleen Kubik. Kubik has spent the last forty years traveling extensively to most of the United States, Europe, South America, Russia, and beyond. A cruise to the Caribbean aboard a full-sail cruise ship sparked her imagination and led her to write Neither Sand Nor Sea, a novel about exploring distant lands, both literally and psychologically.

Everyone knows Julian Swann is a sweet talker, everyone except protagonist Carla Montgomery—the talented young woman assigned to the interior design project for his new Rolling Hills development. At twenty-seven, Carla has paid her dues in the design business and deserves this high-profile account, but her boss Anna Marcel wonders if Carla can handle Julian, who has a reputation for ruining careers and breaking hearts.

In every life there comes a time to discover one’s own strengths and weaknesses. For Carla, this journey will take her from the working world of Manhattan to the islands of the Caribbean, and back to her childhood at the Montauk seashore. Fate will play its hand in her life, and in the life of Norwegian sea captain Erik Andreassen. In the span of a year, the choices they make will shape their lives forever.

Dabbling with writing all her life, Kathleen Kubik knew she would write a book someday. “Like so many people, I felt I had a story somewhere inside me,” she says. Inspired by people who continue to move ahead with a positive attitude no matter what obstacles they encounter, Kubik embarked on a cruise at a difficult time in her own life. Happily, taking this action led to her formulating the idea for her story and encouraged her to persevere with her dream of writing. Now at the age of sixty-one she has published her first novel.

When not traveling, Kubik enjoys movie trivia, ancient history, and playing bridge. She resides in West Nyack, NY and Montauk, NY with her husband and their dogs.

To request a press kit or a visit from Kathleen Kubik, or to order Neither Sand Nor Sea, please visit www.KeeneBooks.com or contact Allison Tevald at atevald@KeeneBooks.com.

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