In Search for "Runner's High" Author Attempts Peachtree Road Race
When author Cheryl Ritzel penned "Runner's High," a murder mystery that takes place at the Peachtree Road Race, she never dreamed she'd be running in it.
(PRWEB) June 25, 2005
In Search for "Runner's High" Author Attempts Peachtree Road Race... When author Cheryl Ritzel penned "RunnerÂ’s High," a murder mystery that takes place at the Peachtree Road Race, she never dreamed sheÂ’d be running it.
"The more I read about running and the race for my research on the novel, the more I wanted to try it myself. So in January I began the challenge and started training," says Ritzel.
In the novel, not only does the murder center around a woman who plunges to her death from a skyrise during the race, but the main character, Private Investigator Paul Grey, is an experienced and avid runner.
"I wanted my character to be healthy. He has to be able to chase down bad guys," says Ritzel.
Cheryl Ritzel will be joined in the annual racing event by colleague and friend, Sarah Kanclerz (5 time runner of the Peachtree) and her step-father Lloyd Packard (a veteran 20 time runner of the race). Both have helped Cheryl with her training.
"While training, I have definitely felt what athletes refer to as real runner’s high – a euphoric feeling I get once I’ve broken though a point of exhaustion – but as I get stronger the feeling has become more and more elusive. I am looking forward to the high I’ll get when I cross the finish line at my first Peachtree. That will be the best feeling."
RunnerÂ’s High is the second book in the Paul Grey Mystery series which is set in Atlanta.
Cheryl Ritzel is a Gwinnett County School teacher and lecturer on Creative Writing for adults and children.
Upcoming Events:
Writing Workshop at the Collins Hill Library (Gwinnett) on June 24 from 2 - 4 pm Peachtree Road Race on July 4 Writing Workshop at the Suwanee Library (Gwinnett) on July 7 from 2 - 4 pm Lunch With An Author at the Old Clayton Inn (Rabun) on July 13 from 12 - 2 pm Writing Workshop at the Five Forks Library (Gwinnett) on July 15 from 2 - 4 pm Writing Workshop at the Cumming Library (Forsyth) on July 18 from 6 - 8:30 pm
RunnerÂ’s High Release Party at the Suwanee Library on July 17 from 2 - 4 pm *includes discussion with author, autographed copies of the book, and refreshments
All events are free. Some require registration with the library. Call branches for information or visit the authorÂ’s website at www. cherylritzel. com
For more information about RunnerÂ’s High or the Paul Grey Murder Mystery series visit www. paulgreymysteries. com or www. tollingbellbooks. com/runnerhigh. html (http://www. tollingbellbooks. com/runnerhigh. html )
Contact Info:
Cheryl Ritzel
Cherylritzel@yahoo. com
Fax a letter 770-448-0130
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