FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: James R. Olson 234 Quitman Street, Pittsburg, TX 75686 903-855-0944 jim@booksbyolson.com Kewanee Native Publishes Fifth Novel Reviewer describes James R. Olson's novel The Vagabond Healer as a warm and touching book. (Pittsburg, TX, March 17, 2007) "Eddy Foster came into my life on one of those special days the mind treasured and kept forever. If I were able to revisit the past I doubt whether I would want to change a single moment of those magical events. Perhaps the joy and sorrow were meant to be just as they happened." Thus begins the story of a young man who possesses the power to heal illness with a single touch. The Vagabond Healer not only deals with the joy of those suffering from terminal illnesses who are cured, but also the bitter consequences when Eddy momentarily sees into a person's inner being and glimpses the dark secrets everyone hides from the world. This dark side effect of Eddy's touch breeds violence that threatens to consume Eddy and everyone he has come to love. "The Vagabond Healer is a warm and touching book and Mr. Olson has done a wonderful job of portraying the character's full range of emotions," said a pre-publication Senior Editor. "In rereading the manuscript I found I enjoyed the characters and story just as much as ever. Also, I love your simple yet elegant prose," said Ann Collette, literary agent. Olson, who was born in Kewanee and lived there for the first formative years of his life, believes an author's job is only half completed when the novel is published. No matter how well-written the story, marketing is the key to a book's success. A person telling their friends about a really good story is the way potential readers learn a novel is available. On his website, www.booksbyolson.com, Olson challenges visitors to read the sample chapter because he believes it will hook them on the story and they will want to read more. The website also has details of a weekly drawing for a free, autographed copy of one of his novels. Olson's previous works include two historical fiction novels, Ulzana and Brother; two police action thrillers, The Paymaster and The Pentagram, and he co-authored a non-fiction book, From Debt To Wealth. Writing awards include The Border Regional Library Association's Fiction Award for literary excellence and enriching the cultural heritage of the Southwest; The Council for Wisconsin Writers Best Fiction Book of the Year; and The Evelyn Oppenheimer "Oppie" Award for Best Book of the Year in the category of Historical Fiction. ### Dave Clarke of The Star Courier previously did a wonderful article on James Olson in the September 6, 2003 issue of your newspaper. Media: Further information about Olson and his writing is available in the Press Room on his website, http://www.booksbyolson.com. To arrange an interview contact Jim directly at 903-855-0944 or via email at jim@booksbyolson.com.