Author Supports Google Print
(PRLEAP.COM) Author Steven Donahue has added his support to the Google Print library project, which has come under fire recently from a group of publishers who filed suit against the company for copyright infringement.Donahue, author of the critically acclaimed novel Amanda Rio, says that the library project can be a valuable tool for both writers and publishers. “I think it’s a great way for the public to learn about books that might not normally get a lot of exposure,” he said. “And those who produce these books will benefit from higher sales.”
Donahue understands the concerns for protecting copyrighted material and says that the program does protect the intellectual property by not allowing the users to download the displayed works. “I gave permission to include my book, Amanda Rio, in the library’s database and I’ve seen the finished product,” said Donahue. “I’m delighted with it. Users can access parts of the book to decide if they like it, but they can’t get the whole thing unless they buy a copy of it.”
Amanda Rio tells the story of a housewife who leads a seemingly normal life. She takes care of her husband Bobby and their 12-year-old daughter Mary in their quiet suburban neighborhood. She cooks, cleans and shops like any other homemaker. But her life is a continual nightmare. Amanda lives with a monster: her husband Bobby.
The burly man has a short fuse and he frequently takes out his frustrations on his wife. She seeks the help of a trusted priest and manages to convince her husband to begin couples counseling after Bobby inadvertently injures his daughter during one of his tirades. However, Amanda’s relationships with two different younger men threaten the Rio’s marriage and her own safety.
This character-driven story explores Amanda’s efforts to repair her marriage, and her self-destructive personality that complicates her quest. The only thing she wants is to live a safe and happy life. But her own foolish impulses may destroy her dream.
Steven Donahue is a staff writer for a national television magazine. A graduate of Temple University in Philadelphia, he has a B.A. in Journalism. He makes his home in Southampton, Pa. with his wife and daughter. Amanda Rio is his first novel.
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