From the author . . .  

The Day of The Knights, Publish America, 2009.                                            This epic novel spans multiple decades in Italy and America and is told in three parts.  The gripping psychological crime story pits Italian teenage savant Domenico Patriani, a homophobic and religious-fanatic serial killer serving the alll-powerful entity of his own creation: "Godsatan!"  versus noble inner-city American Thomas "Tank" Tooley, an athlete, policeman shot and disabled in the line of duty, volunteer firefighter and, lastly, an investigative reporter on the hunt for the killer.  The brilliant Domenico manages to become a church deacon for his hated brother Father Marcello at Christ Church, where Tank is a parisihioner.  The twisting and bizarre climax unfolds in the church in parallel events to the tragedy occuring at Ground Zero, where Tank goes on to become a hero.

Several intense sub-plots tell of the complex love stories and lives of members of the Patriani and Tooley families, providing warm counterpoints to the savagery, and providing insights into how the character development and moral-compasses of Domenico and Tank were forged.

For more about this novel go to: Synopsis-Day of Knights

SPEAKING UP in Poetry & Prose, PublishAmerica, 2007, isbn 1424108713).  This book of 50 pieces on religious, political, social and life issues important to 21st-century Americans was introduced in February of 2007 and can be ordered from www.Amazon.com, the publisher, by order from bookstores and other online bookstores, or from the author.   It is featured at the Carl Sandburg National Historic Site in Flat Rock, NC where  Prather was a featured poet during National Poetry Month and the poem Sandburg Homage is on display.  Three of the selections were published online at www.newyorkreview.org.

For more about this book go to Book Intro and Five Samples.

All PR is Local  (Amazon-Booksurge, 2004, isbn 0972084703).                           This comprehensive strategic public relations guidebook from a 30-year consultant includes diverse case histories, proposals, tips, guidelines and advice, plus 25 useful reproducible forms.  

For more about this book go to the To Order page. 

About Jack Joseph Prather:  Prather is currently finishing his fifth book and second novel, The Star Killer.  He recently authored a feature article on the equine industry for the premier edition of Western North Carolina Magazine.   He wrote The Public Relations Bluebook in 1980-reprinted 1986 by SW Press, The Power of Public Relations video, produced in 1990 by WSUS-TV.  His numerous writing awards include 'Best Column/All Divisions' from the New Jersey Press Association among six writing/editing awards during 13 years as a reporter, editor and columnist.  Magazine recognitions include a reader's vote for The Sandman poem in Explorer, second place for a fact-based fiction article for A Night to Remember in Listen, and a Top-10 award for a series of ghosted columns in Jobber Topics.  His fiction article The Poet Roarke and accompanying poem On Being Blind were featured in Lifeglow, his poem A Rainbow Not about the O.J. Simpson case appeared in The Prolific Writer, and several poems were published other venues.

Professional PR Background:  As a PR and marketing consultant for 28 years, Prather received the Award of Distinction from The National Communicators, and recognition for advertising and promotional campaigns.  He served as the PR consultant for the 1993 Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award winner honored by President Clinton in Washington D.C., founded and was executive director of the Regional Playboy Resort Foundation in New Jersey where he was PR director for 10 years, and served as political and communications adviser to two U.S. congressmen, two state legislators and several county officials.  He conducts seminars at colleges and universities for writers and public relations professionals.

Notes:  Born in Manhattan and raised in Brooklyn and Ohio, Prather studied public relations journalism at Ohio University.  His PR career took him from New Jersey to Virginia to North Carolina, where he began writing on a full-time basis in April of 2006.    He continues to consult in PR and conduct seminars.

Jack welcomes e-mai contact at prathergroup@aol.com.  His websites are www.jackjosephprather.com and www.publicrelationshelp.net.