Angela Sage Larsen Launches "Travel to Tomorrow" Published by FastPencil PREMIERE

CAMPBELL, Calif., Nov. 1, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Today FastPencil announced the launch of "Travel to Tomorrow" – the first title in a brand new franchise series, "Fifties Chix," a spell-binding, time-travel adventure series for young teens written by author Angela Sage Larsen. The title and program are being published through FastPencil PREMIERE, FastPencil's elite publishing imprint, and "Travel to Tomorrow" is available now in bookstores and e-bookstores across the nation, including Barnes and Noble.

"Since I could hold a pencil, I've loved telling stories using words and pictures. Influenced by successful women who live their vision with passion, grace and determination, I continue to strive to create meaningful and appealing concepts and stories, especially for children," said Angela Sage Larsen. "The 'Fifties Chix' concept includes elements of time travel, fantasy, historical fiction and dramatic adventure, inspired by my role models and my love for kids."

Starting in the 1950s but time-traveling through a parallel universe to the 21st century, the "Fifties Chix" series chronicles the adventures of five diverse girls – each having her own talisman and special talent needed to navigate in the new 21st-century world to find a way back home. Friendship, romance, mystery, fantasy and a bit of history mix together in this series for young teen girls. In addition to "Travel to Tomorrow," the series will also include "Keeping Secrets," "Third Time's a Charm," "Broken Record" and "Till the End of Time."

The series' first book, "Travel to Tomorrow," is the start of the time-travel story about five mismatched high school classmates whose lives change forever after receiving an assignment from their teacher, Miss Boggs, asking them to predict what life will be like 55 years into the future. The morning after they are given the assignment, tomboy Beverly, studious Mary, artistic Ann, moody Maxine and high-spirited Judy find themselves transplanted a half a century into the future. Once they discover what the future holds, they wonder if they even want to go back home.

Larsen also created and maintains the highly popular website, www.fiftieschix.com, which allows fans of the series to log on and explore the latest happenings with the "Fifties Chix" characters through interactive posts, blogs, contests, reviews, and never-ending fan club activities.

"Angela Sage Larsen has gained national accolades with her 'Petalwink' line of children's books and she continues to impress with her 'Fifties Chix' series to inspire and motivate a new audience of teen girls," said Steve Wilson, FastPencil co-founder and CEO. "Angela is among nearly two dozen best-selling authors who have joined FastPencil PREMIERE in the last six months, so continue to look for more exciting news on world renowned authors and book franchises coming soon."

Larsen is part of a growing number of best-selling authors signing with FastPencil PREMIERE for its proprietary partnerships in technology and distribution, speed to press, wider market reach, higher author royalties and greater transparency throughout the publishing process.

Pricing and Availability

"Travel to Tomorrow," is available today in paperback for $9.95 and digital versions for $5.99 at major bookstores across the nation and through the FastPencil Marketplace, http://www.fpbks.com/fiftieschix.

The series' second book, "Keeping Secrets," will be available in a few months and FastPencil PREMIERE will continue to roll out a new book every three months thereafter.

Visit the wiki, a resource for parents and educators, at http://fiftieschix.wikispaces.com.

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