Santa Monica, CA Author Publishes New Book

Ecclesiastes, a new book by C.L. Dawes, has been released by RoseDog Books.

C.L. Dawes, the second oldest of four boys, grew up in a very abusive atmosphere. As a little boy he and his mother, a former singer With K.C. and the Sunshine Band, encountered a series of mentally and emotionally difficult times. C.L. Dawes watched his mom continuously being physically and mentally abused by his father. Always looking for an outlet to be able to cope and deal with his environment, he recognized his skill in art and his love for drawing. He began to create a world of his own. After watching a series of superhero cartoons and television shows, Dawes watched as his mom was preparing his clothes for the next day, after being physically abused. To him, it was amazing for her to still be able to be a mom and have the strength to go on with business as usual. His mom refused to throw in the towel and was still a good homemaker. C.L. Dawes' watching his mother continue to be strong and beautiful was the key moment in which he created Ecclesiastes. The character is a representation of his mother's strength, beauty and tenacity and some of her adventures. Ecclesiastes is inspired by and based on C.L. Dawes' mother.

The name Ecclesiastes is inspired by C.L. Dawes' childhood of religious and biblical influences. The word derives from that which means to address an assembly (ecclesia). Just as Ecclesiastes addresses the issues of mankind, it also means that there is a season and time for everything.

About the Author

At this time C.L. Dawes and his mom, alongside his brothers, reside in Southern California. Dawes is a fitness buff and sports model. He also has successfully completed his studies as an animator and graphic artist at The Art Institute. He has started to tamper in the world of entertainment as an actor in a few sci-fi films and a few featured scenes on soaps. Dawes can also be seen in publications such as Fever Magazine, Majesty Magazine, and Playgirl Magazine. His mother is now returning to music again and is also designing as well. C.L. Dawes has a way of using his characters and adventures as metaphors for the perils and trials of the situations that plague many people of today, especially single mothers.

Ecclesiastes is a 30-page paperback with a retail price of $16.00. The ISBN is 978-1-4349-8589-7. It was published by RoseDog Books of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. For more information or to request a review copy, please visit our virtual pressroom at www.rosedog.com/pressroom or our online bookstore at www.rosedogbookstore.com.