Summerville, S.C. (PRWEB) January 11, 2012

The American south has a rich tapestry of history and natural beauty. In The Ballad of the Shirley T and Other Stories (published by iUniverse), author Perrin Cothran Conrad gives a face to modern day struggles which threaten that tapestry. Conrad’s depth of feeling for her fellow man translates into attention-gripping slices of life. Levity is also present in a few of the stories, as Conrad’s wit has been compared to that of Flannery O’Connor.

The Ballad of the Shirley T and Other Stories offers snapshots of various walks of life in the South, from the elderly basket maker being forced from her home to the haughty corporate ladder climbers looking for love in all the wrong places. Robin O’Bryant, author of Ketchup is a Vegetable and Other Lies Moms Tell Themselves, says, “Perrin Conrad’s stories make me long for the Lowcountry. Her descriptions are so vivid, I can almost feel the sea breeze in my hair and smell the salt in the water.”

Excerpt from the story “The Ballad of the Shirley T”:

Henry heaved himself over the side of his shrimp boat onto the deck. Alfred, his striker, would be along shortly. Tide was low, and a gentle zephyr blew at about ten knots. Henry thought he heard a gator slink through the crackly marsh grass on the other bank and scratched his chin. Once the color of a milky chocolate bar, his skin now matched the dry ash of the oyster pit in his front yard. He heard Alfred’s quick footsteps on the dock. “’Bout time, you old fool,” Henry said as Alfred clomped into the boat in his white rubber boots.”

“Who you callin’ a fool? You the one got people after you.” Diesel fumes rolled over the dark river, and they shoved off.

Each of Conrad’s stories holds the central theme that who people are on the inside determines outcomes of their circumstances. “There is more to life than possessions or status,” she says. “Looking to money, revenge or even other people will not solve the troubles within our souls. My characters who look to faith and perseverance are the ones whose futures hold hope.”

About the Author

Perrin Cothran Conrad has lived in the South Carolina Lowcountry for most of her life. Holding a B.A. in English literature/creative writing from Agnes Scott College and a J.D. from Campbell University, she left the practice of law to pursue her passions: writing fiction and being a stay-at-home mom. She lives in Summerville, South Carolina with her husband and son. Conrad is also the author of A Quiet Cup of Tea.

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Houston, TX (PRWEB) December 17, 2011

McCann E-Investigations, a Texas-based computer forensics and private investigative firm released the next in its series of computer forensics videos designed to provide a basic understanding of computer forensics. “Computer Forensics is a very complex process and can be a daunting subject to those unfamiliar with technology and how it works,” said Daniel Weiss, Partner at McCann E-Investigations. “We strive to be a wealth of information not only to our clients, but to anyone who wants to have a deeper understanding of computer forensics,” Weiss continued.

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About McCann EI: McCann EI’s Texas-based digital forensics team provides a one stop solution for your Electronically Stored Information (ESI) investigative needs. McCann EI’s computer forensics, digital forensics, mobile forensics, and electronic discovery investigators serve law firms, private industry, and government with the same dedication and expertise that has had clients turning to McCann for over 25 years.

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Lake Dallas, TX (PRWEB) December 01, 2011

prMac, a press release service specializing in news of products and services for Apple computers and mobile devices, today announces revenues up 89% over this time last year. Celebrating their fifth anniversary next month, prMac offers a wide variety of affordable services, including: Extended distribution of press releases to over 674 media partners, press release writing, video news releases, bulk distribution packages, RSS feeds, free limited releases, and display advertising bundles. The company has built a loyal following among the tightly knit community of iOS and OS X developers, and has more than 7,000 registered members.

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Following free registration on the prMac website, the member can submit their Press Release for automatic, worldwide distribution through the service. The website provides simple, step-by-step instructions for writing a properly formatted Press Release. The company also offers a professional Press Release Writing Service, especially helpful for members doing a release for the first time. The Writing Service also caters to the many members who are not native English speakers. Its newest service, Video News Releases, was successfully introduced seven months ago. The service provides a short, professional video that complements the content of the member’s written Press Release, and the Press Release and VNR are published together.

prMac’s outstanding revenue growth in a weak economy is attributed to several factors. First, the company maintains a very aggressive pricing policy, and it would be difficult to find comparable services offered at a lower cost anywhere in the world. Second, prMac is known in the industry, by developers and media alike, for its commitment to the highest standards of objective and ethical journalism. Third, the service is proactive in meeting the needs of its members, constantly expanding and improving on its Customer Service, Web-Based Member Services, Writing and Video Services, and number of Media Partners. Lastly, the Apple-Only Press Release Service remains true to its roots, a service created by a developer for developers, serving their needs and helping them achieve their business goals.

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