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First of all, my friend and editor Elizabeth Carlton is running a contest to promote the debut of her first novel! Please take a moment to view her video for specific details, and head over to her Facebook fan page for more information.

Here is a sneak peak at The Royal Rouge, expected to release in 2012.

When the Rahenyan people become prey to a powerful illusionist known as the Shadow Master, Prince Jaycent is forced to seek the help of a forsaken band of kinfolk known as the Re’shahna. Famous for their knowledge of Rahenyan past, the Re’shahna’s leader, Patchi, bids Jaycent to rediscover the innate gifts of his race. But time is running short. Patchi’s riddles lead the prince on a compass-less journey as he tries to discover what the illusionist is after while battling a series of haunting visions bent on his demise. Desperate for help, Jaycent enlists the aid of a gypsy named Levee, and together they uncover the secret to their people’s past and the unique abilities that gave the Rahee – or “horse-hearted” – their name. But will their newly found powers be enough to save them?

I met Elizabeth through using her writing services. We became critique partners – Elizabeth was one the first editors of my YA novel, Battleground, and in the process, I had the opportunity to edit and critique TRR. Both mss have evolved since then, and I’m so excited to see the dedication of Elizabeth as a writer and the progress that TRR has made. Congratulations, friend.


Updates

  1. The opinion column Straight from the Hartsock and the humor column Dear Conscience will continue this September; written and co-written respectively by me.
  2. Weekly video updates will also continue this fall, either created by me or The Commuter’s new videographer, Mike Rivera.
  3. My educational video on legalizing cannabis in Oregon currently has 210 views, 5 likes, 13 comments. Please view, comment, and like the video.

Published on Jul 10, 2012 by

Become educated on drug harm to the user and to others. The freedom is yours to be educated. The choice is yours to know the truth.

“Responsible Drug Use” article:
http://lbcommuter.com/2012/05/29/straight-from-the-hartsok-responsible-drug-use/

Book Cover courtesy of Elizabeth Carlton.

The Commuter celebrates their last issue of the college year by reminiscing our time together, and offering personal antidotes for next year. Jennifer also discusses Dear Conscience and Straight from the Hartsock – her most personal article yet!

Watch last week’s video here.

Dear Conscience: Why do we procrastinate?
The Shoulder Angel and Shoulder Devil offer their advice on why people procrastinate.
[Read]

Straight from the Hartsock: Responsible Drug Use?
Brain stuffing on debunking the stereotypes of drug use.
[Read]


Please view each article, and if you like what you read, please “like” or leave a comment. Your support is always appreciated.


Watch the video for last week’s columns here.

Dear Conscience: What should you do if your significant other wants
to have plastic surgery?

The Shoulder Angel and Shoulder Devil share their thoughts on going under the knife.
[Read]

Straight from the Hartsock: Gay Marriage, Part 2
Brain stuffing on the social influences and prejudices of gay marriage.
[Read


Please view each article, and if you like what you read, please “like” or leave a comment. Your support is always appreciated.


Watch the video for this week’s columns here.

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