Capitaland Author Releases Local Humor To A Global Audience

Albany, NY - January 26, 2006

Author J. Peter Yakel announces the global distribution of his country humor sensation, The Legend of Juggin Joe, in conjunction with Lulu Press, the world’s fastest-growing provider of print-on-demand books.

The Capitaland author says breaking stride with traditional publishing houses to distribute his literary satire is no joke. "They simply couldn't circulate my book on a scale to my liking", explains Yakel. Instead, the Capitaland humorist has bypassed conventional printers altogether, and opted instead for electronic publication and distribution.

"I'm very much in tune with readers' desires", says Yakel, "and they deserve nothing less than complete, unfettered access to my literary musings. Distributing The Legend of Juggin Joe via the world-wide-web makes it available 24/7, 365 days a year, to every corner of the planet. Humor is universal, as is the appeal of Juggin Joe. Why would I want to deprive any segment of my global audience from having a good laugh?"

Yakel describes The Legend of Juggin Joe as a new 'American Book Classic' – an emotional journey of human achievement wrapped up in a country humor package which cleverly coaxes readers' into becoming a part of the story. "It's an exceptional blend of situational humor, intermixed with vibrant, unforgettable characters, presented in my own branded 'country-speak' writing style. The unconventional dialogue is the special hook that keeps readers engaged from cover to cover."

The outspoken author says there's one other important reason he's executed the short-run around traditional publishers. "A literary work of this magnitude just could not have been made 'by the book', so to speak. Juggin Joe is unique. A traditional editor and publisher would have tried to rearrange Juggin Joe's story until it was unrecognizable, thereby killing its international appeal…I couldn't let something like that happen."

The Legend of Juggin Joe (ISBN 1-4116-2588-9) is now available for purchase worldwide, by logging onto: http://www.lulu.com/yakel

Capitaland area residents in need of a laugh can acquire a copy of The Legend of Juggin Joe by visiting The Book House of Stuyvesant Plaza, 1475 Western Ave, Albany, NY.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
J. Peter Yakel is a freelance writer and author. In print since 1998, the retired Army Officer's writing ranges from genealogy, humor, and electronics technology, to leadership and military history. Contact the author via e-mail at: armeuv1@yahoo.com

ABOUT LULU
Founded in 2002, Lulu is the world’s fastest-growing provider of print-on-demand books for digital do-it-yourselfers. Visit www.lulu.com for more information.

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