I am so proud and excited to be a part of the cover reveal for a good friend and mentor, Mark Roemmich. His debut novel, Hour Measure (which I've read) is due for release December, 17th, and through L.D.B Press, today, we are excited to show the world the gorgeous cover.
Title: Hour Measure
Author: Mark Roemmich
Genre: Literary Fiction
Release Date: December 17, 2014
Publisher: Lysestrah Press
Book
Description:
“Every
day, think as you wake up, today I am fortunate to be alive, I have a precious
human life, and I am not going to waste it. I am going to use all my energies
to develop myself, to expand my heart out to others; to achieve enlightenment
for the benefit of all beings. I am going to have kind thoughts towards others,
I am not going to get angry or think badly about others. I am going to benefit
others as much as I can.” ― Dalai Lama
SHINDIG ON THE
GREEN
is famous for its seasonal festivals and musical venues. Live music and arts
are a significant element in this tourism-based economy and surrounding areas.
A large crowd of tourists and locals are milling about along the river,
experiencing the arts and crafts and food displays, as well as the many single
artists and Bluegrass bands featured in the farmer’s market atmosphere.
Jacob
Labrecque has been coming to the Shindig on the Green since he was a young lad.
He is walking with his family, which is made up of a daughter named Amy Harris
and her husband, Ray. He was also blessed with a granddaughter named Emily, who
is about eight years of age. She is quite small for her age, and she is always
sporting a very old-fashioned hat that covers most of her head. It has small
flowers on one side, and she will not leave the house without it.
Emily
is full of life and leaves her mark everywhere she goes. There is not a person
in Asheville that hasn’t been touched by Emily Harris in some way. A special
aura surrounds her tiny body that radiates outward. She has been diagnosed with
a peculiar strain of Leukemia. People like to label her as a Leukemia victim,
but she enjoys every present moment of life and doesn’t like to be called a
victim.
Emily
lives the Dalai Lama’s philosophy at the young age of eight. Most people search
their whole lives for the wisdom she possesses. Emily struggles with Leukemia,
but she transcends her pain by living each day as it comes. When the pain is
too great, she goes to her safe place within her hour glass world. She shares
this hour glass world with a chosen few, but she always shares her wisdom and
love of life.
Perhaps
when you read her story or see her vision, you too will be affected by Emily
Harris. Her story is filled with true emotion reflected in her poems. She will
meet a young man that will translate these words–these lyrics–into a song that
will become her legacy.
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Excerpt:
AS THEY WALK
through the excited crowd, Amy and Ray keep watch over their exuberant child,
enjoying the atmosphere as they fight back the sadness that obviously controls
their lives now. If they were allowed, they would keep her inside more, but
Emily won’t have it. Come rain or sunshine, Shindig night is her special night to
enjoy all the things that make her happy.
“Papa, come see! The colors and patterns are exuberant and mystical, don’t you think?” Emily shouts to her grandfather.
Jacob walks up to his granddaughter and looks at the display of wraps, hats, and scarves. Emily takes a scarf from the table and pulls her hat away, revealing her bald head. She instantly creates a head wrap, spinning around for her family’s approval.
“What do think, y’all? Is it me, or is it me?” she asks as she twirls and throws back her head like a bull fighter.
“Most definitely, baby. You are very smart-looking and the dance makes it all work,” her mother says.
Emily smiles and decides to lobby for the purchase. “What do you think, Papa? Does this tickle you enough to pop for it?” she asks her grandfather with a giggle.
“Emily, that’s rude, honey,” her father says in a strong tone.
Emily realizes that her enthusiasm has pushed her beyond the limits of politeness. “I’m sorry, Papa, I just thought it would bring some color into y’all’s pale and drawn faces.”
Jacob laughs and agrees to make the purchase. He offers the young girl his advice in a whisper so that it won’t be heard by the vendor or her parents. “I think it’s a grand idea, but you should definitely haggle on my behalf.”
“Papa, come see! The colors and patterns are exuberant and mystical, don’t you think?” Emily shouts to her grandfather.
Jacob walks up to his granddaughter and looks at the display of wraps, hats, and scarves. Emily takes a scarf from the table and pulls her hat away, revealing her bald head. She instantly creates a head wrap, spinning around for her family’s approval.
“What do think, y’all? Is it me, or is it me?” she asks as she twirls and throws back her head like a bull fighter.
“Most definitely, baby. You are very smart-looking and the dance makes it all work,” her mother says.
Emily smiles and decides to lobby for the purchase. “What do you think, Papa? Does this tickle you enough to pop for it?” she asks her grandfather with a giggle.
“Emily, that’s rude, honey,” her father says in a strong tone.
Emily realizes that her enthusiasm has pushed her beyond the limits of politeness. “I’m sorry, Papa, I just thought it would bring some color into y’all’s pale and drawn faces.”
Jacob laughs and agrees to make the purchase. He offers the young girl his advice in a whisper so that it won’t be heard by the vendor or her parents. “I think it’s a grand idea, but you should definitely haggle on my behalf.”
About the Author:
Mark Roemmich,
President and CEO of Noble House Entertainment Pictures, has been involved in
the pre-production, production and post production of feature films, television,
commercials, PSA docudramas and Visual Effects since 1969. As the global film
industry continues to expand and mature and new formats are developed, NHEP has
moved quickly to satisfy demand for quality projects.
Roemmich established NHEP in 1985 to develop and produce feature films, constantly working with prominent industry professionals to attract projects that are attractive to both the Major studios and the Mini-Majors. His vision is to keep NHE flexible and to establish co-production relationships throughout the world.
Since NHEP's inception, he has written or acquired several main stream projects for development and production. Recently, NHEP has entered into co-production relationships with India/South Africa andGermany
Roemmich established NHEP in 1985 to develop and produce feature films, constantly working with prominent industry professionals to attract projects that are attractive to both the Major studios and the Mini-Majors. His vision is to keep NHE flexible and to establish co-production relationships throughout the world.
Since NHEP's inception, he has written or acquired several main stream projects for development and production. Recently, NHEP has entered into co-production relationships with India/South Africa and
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