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February 9, 2010

I Publish Press announces publication of My Problem With Doors, a novel by Michigan author Scott D. Southard read by narrator Mark Smith

Filed under: Authors,Books,Press Releases — Michelle @ 3:48 pm

I Publish Press has published My Problem With Doors, Scott D. Southard’s most recent novel, read by Mark Smith.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Toronto, ON, Greenville, SC, and Lansing, MI, February 10, 2010 — I Publish Press has published My Problem With Doors, Scott D. Southard’s most recent novel, simultaneously in print, audiobook, and ebook editions. The book relates the experiences of Jacob, whose life changed in a single moment when, as a toddler, he walked through his bedroom door only to find himself in the office of a British officer in Capetown, 1870. This would begin a thirty-year journey which would take him from ancient to future civilizations, and innumerable places and times in between. Through all of his travels, Jacob seeks for the purpose of his predicament, the significance of his life with all of its joys and suffering, loneliness and impermanence.

About the Author
Originally from Grand Rapids, Michigan, Scott studied writing at college, receiving his Master’s in the subject from the University of Southern California. He is also the author of 3 Days In Rome, a dark comedy about the afterlife, and The Dante Experience, a radio play loosely based on Dante’s Divine Comedy. Scott resides in Lansing, Michigan with his wife and son.

About the Narrator
Mark Smith lives in Simpsonville, SC. Since his retirement as a chemical plant manager, he has enthusiastically taken up voice work on LibriVox.org, having narrated over 40 books. With My Problem With Doors, Mr. Smith welcomes the opportunity to read aloud more modern fare.

The 5.5 x 8.5 paperback (ISBN 978-0-9809160-9-6) is available for purchase on the publisher’s website as well as online through book retailers worldwide such as Amazon and Barnes & Noble for a suggested retail price of US $15.95.The audiobook (ISBN 978-0-9865220-2-4) is available for purchase on the publisher’s website for a retail price of US $15.95. As well, an e-book edition (ISBN 978-0-9865220-3-1), formatted for all major e-book readers, is available for purchase on the publisher’s website for a retail price of US $12.95. A media web page www.ipublishpress.com/ippblog/my-problem-with-doors/ consisting of reviews, author interviews, and a book trailer has been launched to coincide with the book’s release.

About I Publish Press
I Publish Press is a small independent publishing company that specializes in providing readers with high quality books on multiple platforms including print, audiobooks, and e-books. They also provide professional book design and layout services for self-publishing authors.

I Publish Press, P.O. Box 20036, Newcastle, Ontario L1B 1M3
www.ipublishpress.com (416) 619-5261

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My Problem With Doors by Scott D. Southard

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Jacob’s life changed in a single moment when, as a toddler, he walked through his bedroom door only to find himself in the office of a British officer in Capetown, 1870. This would begin a thirty-year journey which would take him from ancient to future civilizations, and innumerable places and times in between. Through all of his travels, Jacob seeks for the purpose of his predicament, the significance of his life with all of its joys and suffering, loneliness and impermanence.

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Listen to Scott Southard’s interview on the Tony Kay radio show

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What Other Readers Have Said:

Non-stop ActionMy Problem With Doors is a real page turner with non-stop action. As the main character Jacob is enduring his many difficult situations, you feel empathy for his plot. Overall, an excellent book by a promising new author. – S. Ray @ Amazon.com

A Great Read for Young Adult MalesMy Problem with Doors lends itself very well to young male readers—an often under-approached readership. Adolescent and young adult boys will love living vicariously through Jacob as he uses his wit and battle skills to conquer foes, commandeer a pirate ship and even fall in love. Through a yearning for adventure, these readers will also learn a bit of history and be compelled to contemplate the deeper meaning that exists within the story’s action-packed pages. – AnnArbor.com

A Must Read – This is a fantastic book…if you like history, this is a “must read.” Traveling through time to some of the most noted points of world history! I couldn’t turn the pages fast enough…had to find out where and what was going to happen next! Jacob…a true survivor! I do hope there will be a sequel! – Nora Pompa @Amazon.com

Fantastic, excellent, inspiring!!! – One of the best fantasy novels of the past couple years. Southard takes the reader though desperation and despair as well as victory and enlightenment from the point of view of a young man discovering himself and his purpose. Filled with a tremendous amount of symbolism and metaphoric references, you truly experience the pain of traveling through your 20′s and 30′s and the journey of discovering the meaning of ones life before your spit back out into mid-life contentment and understanding. I couldn’t stop turning the pages from beginning to end. Southard is an amazing, talented author! I look forward to much more of his literature in the future! – book guy @Amazon.com

Highly Entertaining – [My Problem With Doors] features rousing action that should appeal to young adult male readers as well as grown-ups…an absorbing, thought-provoking tale – Rob Walsh, Lansing State Journal

Once I got into this title I couldn’t put it down. – I enjoyed Jacob’s voice and found myself thoroughly drawn into his adventures. This is a genre-bending story with time travel, fascinating figures in history, swashbuckling adventure (there’s a stint on a pirate ship) and romance… not to mention moments of philosophical introspection and religious commentary. I was reminded at times of writers such as Steven Gould ( Jumper) or Tim Powers (The Anubis Gates) but Southard has a strong voice of his own. The local buzz on this is well-deserved and I’m glad I got my hands on it. Southard’s an up and coming (and Lansing-based) writer to watch. – Jessica, Capital Area District Library

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February 8, 2010

Narrator Profile: Mark Smith

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When Mark Smith retired from his job as plant manager of a chemical company, he decided to resume old activities he had stopped as his jobs gradually became more demanding of time. Fairly quickly, he ran into LibriVox.org, a group formed for “the audio liberation of books in the public domain.” Realizing that he could combine his love of reading with the amateur acting he had practiced throughout his school and early career years, he launched right in, and at this point has created over forty audiobooks. With My Problem With Doors, Smith welcomes the opportunity to read aloud more modern fare. He lives in South Carolina with his wife, cat, and whichever of his children is boomeranging at the moment.

Listen to an excerpt of the audiobook My Problem With Doors by Scott D. Southard read by Mark Smith

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