‘The Pick Pocket Pirate’

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Who said pirates weren't popular anymore!?!? Yet another new book about pirates!The Pick Pocket Pirate is the start of a new adventure series published by AutherHouse (http://www.authorhouse.com). AuthorHouse is the premier book publisher (http://www.authorhouse.com/) for emerging, self-published (http://www.authorhouse.com/GetPublished/FAQ.aspx) authors. For more information, please visit <a href="http://www.authorhouse.com" target="_blank">http://www.authorhouse.com</a> (http://www.authorhouse.com/).  â€˜The Pick Pocket Pirate’: New Book Begins High Seas Adventure Series   WILMINGTON, N.C., June 8, 2009 — A motley crew of swashbuckling pirates and misfit scoundrels battle for a mysterious jewel in “The Pick Pocket Pirate: An Original Pirate Tale” (published by AuthorHouse), the first in a series of young adult pirate tales written and illustrated by author Capt. Timothy E. Dillinger.  “The lessons that are learned propel the young hero through each new adventure with every new experience possessing its own exciting, and sometimes gruesomely, decisive end,” writes Dillinger in the introduction. “This story puts this young buccaneer in the center of danger, woven around the raiders and charlatans of the New World.”  “The Pick Pocket Pirate: An Original Pirate Tale” centers on a young adventurer and street swindler, Ezekiel “Zek” T. Hand, who is befriended by the notorious cutthroat Capt. Cotton Banshee of the sailing vessel Vagabond. The year is 1709 of “The Golden Era of Piracy,” and against his will, Zek is taken aboard the Vagabond. Together Zek and Capt. Banshee must cross swords and wits with scallywags such as Captain Murderer, the child-eating pirate, as they seek to possess the mysterious emerald jewel known as the Mermaid’s Eye.  “Imagine being the youngest of a crew of the most despicable sea dogs that ever took up the trade of piracy. They never cleaned up after themselves. Never took baths, ate with their elbows on the table. They rough housed and snored all night. They sailed for the love of adventure and the thrill of the hunt of prey on the sea. Many were gruesome looking and ill-mannered, some donning hooks, or wearing peg legs or patched eyes. Many bore wicked-looking scars and were missing more than one of their teeth.”   Young Zek learns to live for adventure, love without measure and to follow his dreams in this heartwarming tale. Set sail for reading pleasure and a great adventure for young and old buccaneers alike with “The Pick Pocket Pirate: An Original Pirate Tale.”About the Author: Capt. Timothy E. Dillinger was born in the mountain country of Vienna, West Virginia. Dillinger attended West Liberty State College, the Art Institute of Philadelphia, the University of South Carolina and the University of North Carolina. He is a professional storyteller, ship captain, tour guide, substitute teacher and stuntman. He has worked in movies such as “The Patriot” and “The Last of the Mohicans.” In his spare time he works as an assistant scout master and attends pirate festivals and living history reenactments. Dillinger currently lives in Wilmington, N.C., with his jumping dog, Roo. You can read the full press release HERE! (http://www.ereleases.com/pr/the-pick-pocket-pirate-book-begins-high-seas-adventure-series-21436) The book is available from AutherHouse in both paperback and hardcover, and you can but it on their website HERE (http://www.authorhouse.com/Bookstore/ItemDetail.aspx?bookid=57005)

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