Psychology of Male Friendships Explored in New Fiction Book
Roseville, Calif. (PRWEB) January 17, 2008 -- Steven M. Thaxton has used his expertise and training in psychology and education in an unusual way: to create fiction for men, much in the way the chicklit genre has grown for women. In Four Men on a Cruise, Hola! Thaxton incorporates ties of childhood friendships into adult and family dramas of the middle-aged man. While emphasizing the importance of male bonding and close, nonsexual relationships, and humorous situations provides his new book more than just entertainment value.
The sequel to a previous Bootsie Morningside tale--Before Bonding and Quality Time: Bootsie Morningside and the Eights--Four Men on a Cruise, Hola! continues the adventures of Thaxton's unusually-named character as he attempts to run from the pain of a recently-ended relationship, his own character flaws and his desire to be "in charge." As he tries to rebuild his relationships with his childhood buddies, humorous situations continue to throw him new challenges. Bootsie is a charmer on the cruise ship, solving all kinds of problems for various groups. The captain and crew call on him to solve delicate situations. But soon his relationships with his close friends suffer and take on new meanings. Thaxton's inspiration for this novel stems from his professional and everyday observations of how human beings often try to control one another as a substitute for being in out-of-control of themselves.
Four Men challenges readers to avoid labels and seriously work at developing positive relationships, especially men, encouraging men to take a serious, objective look at themselves, and then to lighten up.
For more information or to request a free review copy, members of the press can contact the author at cyclej7 @ hotmail.com. Four Men on a Cruise, Hola! is available for sale online at Amazon.com, BookSurge.com, and through additional wholesale and retail channels worldwide.
About the Author
After completing postgraduate degrees in psychology and early childhood education, Steven M. Thaxton, Ph.D., served as a school principal for more than twenty years, and continues to work in the early childhood field. Currently, he is Executive Director of First 5 El Dorado Children and Families Commission and a part-time instructor of human development at the community college. He resides in California and has three children and two grandchildren.
About BookSurge
BookSurge Publishing is a DBA of On-Demand Publishing LLC, a subsidiary of Amazon.com Inc., (NASDAQ AMZN). BookSurge is a pioneer in self-publishing and print-on-demand services. Offering unique publishing opportunities and access for authors, BookSurge boasts an unprecedented number of authors whose work has resulted in book deals with traditional publishers as well as successful authorpreneurs who enhance or build a business from their professional expertise.
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