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Celebrate Romance at the Hyatt Regency Monterey! Book your Wedding in August and Win Prizes!

Romance is an important part of any relationship, and being aware of romance and adding it to your relationship, even little things such as holding hands or a heartfelt note, goes a long way in keeping your relationship strong and exciting.

Salinas, CA, July 05, 2017 – Romance is an important part of any relationship, and being aware of romance and adding it to your relationship, even little things such as holding hands or a heartfelt note, goes a long way in keeping your relationship strong and exciting.

August is Romance Awareness Month and the Hyatt Regency Monterey wants to help you make your dream wedding come true with prizes and “Meet the Winemaker Experiences.” If you book your wedding from Aug. 1-Aug. 31, for your wedding date actualizing October 2017 through December 2018, you will be entered a drawing to win $500, $1,000 or $1,500 as a rebate to your final bill’s master wedding account at the Hyatt.

Each winner will also receive a “Meet the Winemaker Experience” with Josh and Julie Ruiz, owners of Twisted Roots Winery in Carmel Valley. The winemakers will attend your wedding’s menu tasting and personally pair wines with your selected menu, limited to maximum of four (4) guests including Bride and/or Groom.

The winners will be picked Sept. 5.

To book your wedding and enter the drawing, contact our wedding planner at 831.657.6540 or by email at hyattmontereycatering@hyatt.com.

Contact:

Marci Bracco Cain

Chatterbox PR

Salinas, CA 93901

(831) 747-7455

http://www.hyattregencymonterey.com

First Edition Design Publishing Releases New Book, “Love in the Hornet’s Nest” by Ben Korgen

Love in the Hornet’s Nest, by Ben Korgen, continues the hilarious romantics of Rudy and the world of Umptiscratch University and Sorghum High, in this highly anticipated second book.

Hope Valley, RI, USA — Ben Korgen’s Love in the Hornet’s Nest is part 2 of the ‘Sorghum’ series which left off with Rudy dodging his amorous landlady with some crazy matchmaking skills. When Rudy tries those same matchmaking skills to find the love of his life the results only get crazier.

In part two of the Sorghum series, Rudy graduates Umptiscratch University in the spring of 1952, and he becomes the head football coach at Sorghum High School in Minnesota. The football team has lost every game for the past several years. Rudy is determined to turn around both the team and his love life. Where better to start the latter than with the beautiful cheerleading coach Parker Benson.

Read all about Rudy’s trial and tribulations in the world of romance. Of beauty lost and love finally found. Or is it?

Author Ben Korgen has had a highly varied career. He served in the US Navy, earned a bachelor’s degree at the University of Minnesota Duluth, earned a master’s degree at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, then coached high school football, earned a PhD in Oceanography at Oregon State University and had a long and rewarding career in Oceanography at the US Naval Oceanographic Office, the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill and Tulane University in New Orleans.

Genre – Love, Romance, Laughter, Football, Relationships, Proposal, Heartbreak, Elation, Disappointment, Opportunities

The ebook version of Love in the Hornet’s Nest ISBN 9781506901466, published by First Edition Design Publishing (http://www.firsteditiondesignpublishing.com), is available on-line wherever ebooks are sold.

Media Contact:
Ben Korgen
+1(941)921-2607
korgen2@cox.net

Author Rebeca Gómez Galindo Combines Romance and Suspense with a Coming of Age Story

Ximena Villarreal is the only daughter of the wealthiest banker in Mexico City. Her life seems perfect, her future planned. Existence inside her family’s protective bubble isn’t exciting but it is safe.

San Antonio, TX (USA), March 25th, 2016 — Ximena Villarreal is the only daughter of the wealthiest banker in Mexico City. Her life seems perfect, her future planned. Existence inside her family’s protective bubble isn’t exciting but it is safe. Until the night the bubble shatters and she gets kidnapped. Alejandro Montalban, Ximena’s alienated cousin and the family’s black sheep, throws himself in the quest to rescue her.

“This book is a labor of love,” said author Rebeca Gómez Galindo. “The male lead in the book is inspired by my cousin Alejandro Moreno who lived an amazing life, albeit far too short. This story is a tribute to him and a way for people to remember the great hero that he was.”

In the book Alejandro is there to guide our heroine through a myriad of adventures and experiences as she struggles in the process of growing into an inspirational young woman. Readers have liken the book to a “Romeo and Juliet meets revenge story.” A must-read for the new adult reader, 18-30, however, Kidnapped Innocence is a page turner for readers of all adult ages.

“Rebeca’s story grabs the reader from the first chapter, immersing you in the life of Ximena, and wanting you to know what happens next,” said Lisa Umina, president and publisher of Halo Publishing. “Will Alejandro be able to save Ximena from the kidnappers, or do the fates have something else in store? Trust me; you’ll want to read on to learn their fate.”

Rebeca has been creating stories since grade school and continues to delight readers through a variety of publications. Her first book, a collection of short stories entitled Habitantes de mi Tiempo was published in Spanish. Each story features a character with careers that normally do not have a voice; miners, maids, immigrants. Rebeca weaves colorful stories about each character shedding light on their value.

Meet with the author in person at the book launch party scheduled for April, 28, 2016. The event will take place at UNAM San Antonio from 6:30PM to 9PM at the terrace. 600 Hemisfair Plaza Way, San Antonio, TX 78205

Kidnapped Innocence is available in paperback from Amazon and retails for $12.95.

Paperback: 214 pages
Publisher: Halo Publishing International (March 3, 2016)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1612444415
ISBN-13: 978-1612444413
Product Dimensions: 5 x 0.4 x 8.5 inches

About Rebeca Gómez Galindo:
Rebeca Gómez Galindo was born and raised in México City. She moved to San Antonio, Texas in 2004. She was awarded permanent residency via an Extraordinary Ability in the Arts Visa classification. Her work has been published in México, Spain and the United States. She’s the former vice-president of the Society of Hispanic and Latino Writers of San Antonio. Her book “Habitantes de mi Tiempo” was featured at the Salon du Livre in Paris, France, 2009.

About Halo Publishing International:
Halo Publishing International is a self-publishing company that publishes adult fiction and non-fiction, children’s literature, self-help, spiritual, and faith-based books. We continually strive to help authors reach their publishing goals and provide many different services that help them do so. www.HaloPublishing.com

Press & Media Contact:
Lisa M. Umina, Publisher
Halo Publishing International
1100 NW Loop 410, Suite 700-176
San Antonio, TX 78213 – USA
+1 877-705-9647
contact@halopublishing.com
http://www.halopublishing.com

Valentine Day’s Celebrations at The Collection, UB City

As couples all over the city gear up to celebrate Valentine’s Day, The Collection – UB City, South India’s only luxury mall, has planned some unique initiatives to make this occasion even more special.

Bangalore, India, February 14th, 2015 — As couples all over the city gear up to celebrate Valentine’s Day, The Collection – UB City, South India’s only luxury mall, has planned some unique initiatives to make this occasion even more special.

Popular band, ‘One Nite Stand’, one of India’s newest Pop/Rock sensation, famous for their unique high-octane “Dance-Rock” music will be playing in the Amphitheatre at The Collection from 6:00pm – 8:30pm on Saturday – 14th February. To ensure that this fun musical evening can be followed by a romantic dinner, restaurants at The Collection are offering special promotions. And of course, The Collection is being suitably decorated to provide the perfect romantic ambience for celebrating this special occasion with a loved one.

Car aficionados can also check out the all-new 5-door Mini Cooper that will be on display in The Collection from 12th-14th February 2015.

Additional activities/offers:
Amande Patisserie:
Amande is offering a special and tantalizing French dessert menu for this occasion, from rich chocolate cakes, heart-printed macarons, éclairs and profiteroles to Chef Prasanth Shadakshari’s degustation dessert, ‘Valentine – Sacher Biscuit, Strawberry Crème Mousseline & Hazelnut Feuilletine’.

Shiro (13th & 14th February):
Special 4-course menu to celebrate with a romantic meal

Khansama:
An opportunity to have a romantic candlelight dinner at Khansama

Mirrors & Within (13th – 20th February):
Celebrate Valentine’s Day at Bangalore’s leading salon with a special manicure and pedicure which features the red fruit combo – a combination of strawberry and pomegranate in the scrub pack and cream. The ideal de-stress therapy for a relaxed day together, available at 10% off during this period.

Lladro (Till 14th February):
A complimentary Lladro Lithophane Lamp on purchase of a gift of Rs. 25,000/- or above.

About ‘One Nite Stand’:
Known for their lively and energetic performances, the band is now recognised as one of India’s most popular young bands. Given the suave and stylish appearance of the band, ‘One Nite Stand’ has been invited to perform LIVE at various fashion shows, including the 2014 Grand Finales at the Bangalore and Bengal Fashion Week, for designers such as Manoviraj Khosla, Rocky S, Manish Malhotra, Shantanu and Nikhil and many more. ‘One Nite Stand’ has also performed at music festivals including The Great Indian Octoberfest 2012 and 2013, GoMad Festival 2013, United By Music Festival, Pin Drop Music Festival and shared the stage with artists like Hoobastank, Indus Creed, Indian Ocean, Poets of the Fall, Children of Bodom, Chicane, DJ Ma Faiza, DJ Flower (Hungary) and Parikrama, who have advocated One Nite Stand as one of India’s most promising talents. In addition, the band has performed at several prestigious sporting events including IPL 2013, Signature Indian Derby 2013, TCS World 10K Marathon, which have been attended by eminent sports personalities and celebrities alike.

About The Collection, UB City:
The Collection, UB City is the only luxury shopping destination in South India and one of the most sought-after in India. The sheer luxury and opulence of the architecture, which has been designed using elements of Tuscan architecture, evokes an awed feeling. The Collection houses some of the world’s most premium luxury brands including Bottega Veneta, Burberry, Canali, Corneliani, Crabtree & Evelyn, Davidoff, Diesel, Diani Jewels, Emporio Armani, Estee Lauder, Ethos Summit, Good Earth, Hackett, Hartmann, Imagine, Jimmy Choo, Lalique, Lladro, Louis Vuitton, Minawala, Michael Kors, Mirrors & Within, Montblanc, Oma, Omega, Paul Smith, Rado, Rolex, Salvatore Ferragamo, Shimmer, Tag Heuer, Tumi, Turquoise & Gold, Villeroy & Boch, Zimson and more.

At an elevated level, called ‘The Piazza’, UB City has an al fresco dining area, with over a dozen premium speciality restaurants and cafes offering a spectrum of cuisines – Japanese, Mediterranean, Italian, French, European, Pan-Asian and Indian. Some of the restaurants, cafes and lounges include Toscano, Rasovara, Sanchos, Singkong, Fava, Shiro, City Bar, Skyye, Café Noir and Café Mangi, among others.

The Collection goes beyond being a mere luxury mall. With its proprietary events like ‘Art Bengaluru’ and ‘Trousseau Week’, The Collection, UB City has grown to become the culture hub of the city – the ultimate destination for all things related to luxury, art and culture.

For further information, contact:
Urmila Biswas
Lateral Thinkers Communications
M: +91 98860 99736
E: urmila@lateralthinkers.co.in
U: http://www.ubcitybangalore.in

Love’s Affliction, a novel. Love across racial and cultural boundaries

Canton, Ohio, October 21, 2014 — /REAL TIME PRESS RELEASE/ — From Fidelis O. Mkparu comes a moving debut romance, Love’s Affliction, the story of love across racial and cultural boundaries, when a young Nigerian premed student, Joseph Fafa, falls for Wendy Crane. Coming to North Carolina at seventeen to attend college, Joseph is forced to fight racial prejudice daily while pursuing his dream of becoming a doctor. He meets Wendy Crane, whose wealthy father opposes their relationship. It is said that young love rarely reaches its full potential, but Joseph and Wendy are determined to prove everyone wrong. Love’s Affliction captures the weakness and heartbreak of forbidden love. Will their romance endure the scrutiny of a racially-charged small college town?

As Ella EL-Kildani, M.Ed, Educator, Director of Genta Educational and Tutorial ser-vices puts it, Love’s Affliction reveals the “intense passion, ambition, and determination, between two college co-eds from opposite ethnic and social classes” and “the agonizing, yet thrilling journey into a late 70’s multicultural romance.”

Fidelis O. Mkparu is a Harvard-trained cardiologist whose background and experience form the basis of this fictional work. He lives in Canton, Ohio where he is a consultant cardiologist.

Selected endorsements:

“Loves Affliction is a poignant and emotional story of young love as it transforms from friendship to forbidden love, despite the cultural and racial barriers dictated by society.”
—Detroit Daytime Talkshow Examiner

“Love’s Affliction is a must-read book. It is part of a growing African migrant literature produced in the United States and dealing with important themes such as student-life abroad, love, romance, and cross-racial or cross-cultural encounters. The writing is very alluring and compelling, revealing the sophisticated nature of a new type of African literature from the United States.”
—Babacar M’Baye, PhD,
Kent State University, author of The Trickster Comes West

 

MARKETING & PUBLICITY CAMPAIGN

• National Radio & Print Campaign
• Major Book Club Outreach
• 5-city author tour
• Library Outreach
• Online Publicity Campaign Targeting Major National Sites,
Entertainment Sites, and Book Blogs
• Coordinated Blog Tour
• Social Networking Campaign on Goodreads & Facebook
• Author Twitter @lovesaffliction
• Visit Fidelis’ blog at www.fomkparu.com
• Contact: Fidelis O Mkparu, email: fom@neomed.edu

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Contact-Details: Fidelis O Mkparu
fom@neomed.edu
330 353 3679