Local Author Releases Poignant Novel Based on Real Life Events

JACKSON, Miss. - Dec. 20, 2018 - PRLog -- TouchPoint Press announced the release of Kosciusko resident Judith Pinkard's Broken Pieces, "a powerful novel based on actual events in the life a child of extraordinary resilience" (Amazon Reader Review).

"Having grown up in Kosciusko myself, I knew of Judith (Judy) but had not met her that I could recall. My sister recommended Judy pitch her book to us," said Sheri Williams, Publisher at TouchPoint Press. "I'm always skeptical of receiving a pitch from people I know, because, well, most manuscripts aren't worth pursuing, then I'm left being the bad guy when I have to pass. I am thankful Judy brought her story to us. Anyone who reads it will see why I feel blessed!"

"When considering all the author has faced in her life, it's encouraging to know that tragedy and struggles do not have to define a person's future. The novel brings light to mental illness in a way that is both touching and nonjudgmental, which is exactly what Judy wanted to convey to readers." Williams added.

Despite the increasing number of men and women diagnosed with some type of mental illness, the stigma remains. Broken Pieces takes the real-life drama and sadness many with mental illness face and turns the struggle into a triumphant story.

"Divine intervention?" posts Amazon reader, Robert E. "If you believe in God's ability to influence our lives you will enjoy this book. If not, perhaps you should read this book"

Book Description:

On a cold, snowy night, Helen and Ernest leave the hospital deliriously happy with their new baby girl. But when the weather turns ominous, their exhilaration is shattered. In the stillness after the storm, the family has one mission: to repair their broken pieces.

Book Details:

Broken Pieces

Author: Judith B. Pinkard

Publication Date: December 7, 2018

5x8 Trade Paper, 140 pages, List: $14.99

ISBN: 9781946920560

Fiction / Contemporary/ Family Saga

Consumers can purchase from Amazon.com, BarnesandNoble.com, and other retailers.

Bulk/wholesale orders visit touchpointpress.com/bookstore or email info@touchpointpress.com

About Judith B. Pinkard

Judith "Judy" Pinkard has always loved a good story. As a child, Judy loved that books provided an escape to travel to distant and mysterious lands. Over the years, her love of reading transformed to writing, and Judy knew she had a story to tell. Broken Pieces is her first novel. With two children, two stepchildren, nine grandchildren, one step grandchild, and a great grandchild, Judy considers herself immensely blessed. She lives in Mississippi with her husband Bobby.

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TouchPoint Press (Brookland, AR) is a traditional royalty paying publisher of fiction and nonfiction. TouchPoint Press is proud to work with talented authors whose works have received or were nominated for several awards.

For more information about Broken Pieces or to schedule an interview with the author, contact Ashley Carlson (Deputy Publisher, Media Liaison) at 662-595-4162 or media@touchpointpress.com.