Teen author Justin DeCleene, will speak and sign books at LaDeDa Books & Beans, Saturday, Feb 27, from 10:30-12:00.
The fact that he's published a book didn't quite hit 15-year-old Justin DeCleene until he saw a few classmates reading it. DeCleene, a sophomore at Bay Port High School, turned his five-day stay in a hospital for a kidney infection in 2008 into a fictionalized novel "Medical Adventures" and got it self-published.
Finding the right publisher and one who would consider a novel from a then 13-year-old wasn't easy. In fact, from start to finish, the nearly 80-page novel took a year before it went into print, much of that time spent researching the best ways to get it published.
Working several jobs, including mowing lawns in the summer, DeCleene earned enough to publish the book. But he didn't write the book for the money - DeCleene said he makes more money cutting grass than for each book - but to share his experience with a common infection that still keeps him under the care of a specialist.
The illness began in January 2008 with a series of bloody noses. "I'm used to it because of allergies, so I didn't think anything of it," said DeCleene. But unlike nosebleeds commonly associated with allergies, they didn't stop. He soon started to show other symptoms - vomiting and puffiness in his face - that concerned his parents enough to take him to the doctor. A test for strep came back positive, and DeCleene was diagnosed with glomerulonephritis, a kidney disease caused by the bacteria.
Told immediately to go to the emergency room, even though he wasn't in any pain, DeCleene spent five days in an intensive care unit hooked up to an IV and catheter. Keeping a journal while being treated, DeCleene initially intended to enter a novel contest with his writings. But after writing a few pages, he realized it could be more than that.
Eventually published by AuthorHouse, a self-publisher in Indiana, the book is a thinly veiled fictionalized version of his experiences with a glossary of medical terms.
Books will be available for purchase and signing at the event.
Books will be available for purchase and signing at the event.
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Adam Morantez...singer, songwriter....7:30-?
Saturday, Feb. 27th
Don't miss this talented, all around good guy. We are pleased to offer this special pass-the-hat performance here at LaDeDa.
Ever since Adam was little, singing in the shower, he knew he was destined to be a singer/songwriter. After graduating from an arts high school, Adam went on to study music at ST. Mary's University in Winona, Minnesota. Adam played with a Twin Cities band called Bookreader, before leaving to focus on his solo career.
In 2008, Adam moved to Manitowoc where he lives wit
h his author/artist wife, Dani, and daughter, Aimee. He credits his wife and daughter for being his muses, inspiring him to write over sixty songs. Adam says he believes in "standing up for human rights," and "keeping it local."
h his author/artist wife, Dani, and daughter, Aimee. He credits his wife and daughter for being his muses, inspiring him to write over sixty songs. Adam says he believes in "standing up for human rights," and "keeping it local."I hope to see you Saturday, Feb. 27th, to support one or both of these artists.
Events to watch for...........
Saturday, May 8, 11:00
Jennifer Kitchell reading from and signing The Girl with the Skirt of Stars
Two fun artists will be on hand this day as well with some funky ideas for Mothers' day gifts!
Date TBA
Denis Gullickson, author of The Monfiles Conspiracy will be here to discuss the controvecial case that continues to be a point of discussion for Green Bay residents. He will be accompanied by Mike Piaskowski, one of the defendants whose conviction has been overturned.
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