From Wrestling to Writing to the 2010 Printers Row Lit Fest

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From Wrestling to Writing to the 2010 Printers Row Lit Fest

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Laurel, Maryland–Columbia, SC author Sam Morton (Betrayed) will be one of 16 Echelon Press authors signing his book at the 2010 Printers Row Lit Fest. With his debut Young Adult Novel, ex-professional wrestler, Sam Morton will join fellow Quake authors, J.R. Turner (SCHOOL'S OUT 4-EVER), Kieryn Nicolas (RAIN), Nick Valentino (Thomas Riley), Marlis Day (SECRETS OF BAILEY'S CHASE), and Norm Cowie (FANG FACE) at Printers Row. Sam and his fellow authors will meet and entertain readers at Tent "FF" on June 12-13, 2010 in Chicago, IL. The Quake authors will be signing books, talking about eBooks, and doing photo opps with readers over the entire weekend. You can find more information on Printers Row online or contact the Chicago Tribune.

Sam Morton has led an interesting life. As a husband and father of two children, Sam understands the value of family. These values shine in his debut Young Adult novel BETRAYED. With illegal immigration being a hot button in today's society, Sam goes beyond the political implications and touches on the emotional aspects and how the subject touches people of all ages.

Echelon Press is more than a little proud of their Quake authors who offer fresh and innovative stories for young readers to dive into. Quake, a division of Echelon Press, was developed specifically to reach readers between the ages of 10 and 20. "It's exciting to discover that adults enjoy our books as much as the young readers. It is totally gratifying," says owner Karen Syed. The authors not only put their hearts into every book they write, but they live for the personal interaction with readers. This fact has made them festival favorites across the nation.

A 1985 graduate of The Citadel, Sam Morton is co-author of five fiction anthologies. He holds bachelors and masters degrees in English.

His past occupations include a 12 year-stint as a robbery/ homicide detective for the Richland County Sheriff’s Department in Columbia, SC, a ten-year career as a professional wrestler, and one long week as the blade changer on the potato cutting machine at the Frito Lay plant in Charlotte, NC. He is a freelance writer for a host of national and regional periodicals.

The Quake authors have become favorites among the attendees of Printers Row, bringing back teachers, students, and librarians each year to find out what's new and to just chat. Nick Valentino will be in attendance at the Lit Fest for the first time this year. If his appearances at prior events since the release of THOMAS RILEY are any indication, the crowds will be large and happy around the Echelon Press/Quake tent.

President and CEO of Echelon Press calls Sam Morton "A truly remarkable person in his abilities to communicate with people of all ages and to take life's most controversial problems and write them into incredibly entertaining stories. He is truly a talented writer."

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