Sumter, SC Author Publishes Collection of Poetry and Short Stories

September 9, 2014 - "Straight from My Heart," a collection of poems and short stories by Teresa O'Neal Seebeck, has been released by Dorrance Publishing Co., Inc.

To quote the author, "Life made me do it! For anyone who reads the pages of 'Straight from My Heart,' may it bring them a smile, or laughter, a fond memory, a warm peaceful feeling, a brief escape from a too hectic day, or maybe even a tear that has been held back too long."

Most assuredly, this compilation will form a connection encouraging the reader to reminiscence about their past.

About the Author:
A native of South Carolina, Teresa O'Neal Seebeck now resides in Sumter, SC, with her extended family. One of nineteen children, she grew up in a home filled with love, respect, discipline, compassion, responsibility, and humility; but more importantly, with trust and faith in God and each other. Although her parents and eight siblings are gone, the remaining eleven share strong ties.

Employed in the pharmaceutical industry since 1987, the author has ten grown children and eleven grandchildren. Shortly before the printing of this book, the author's eldest daughter and husband, sadly, passed away.

"Straight from My Heart" is a 34-page paperback with a retail price of $8.00. The ISBN is 978-1-4809-0655-6. It was published by Dorrance Publishing Co., Inc of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. For more information, or to request a review copy, please go to our virtual pressroom at www.dorrancepressroom.com or our online bookstore at www.dorrancebookstore.com.