Released on = November 8, 2006, 2:42 pm

Press Release Author = Garry Welsh

Industry = Entertainment

Press Release Summary = Board Games tells a story that we can all relate to. It
shines a light on the chaos that is so prevalent in our everyday working lives, and
showcases this through characters that instantly resonate.

Press Release Body = Board Games is the humorous story of Blinkerton, a fictional
company run by a team of idiosyncratic yet instantly recognizable characters who are
oblivious to the real world. This all changes when Blinkerton is taken-over and the
secretive "Project X" starts to make its presence known. Chaos abounds as personal
agendas, crossed wires and self-survival become the order of the day.

The story's protagonist is Neville Granger, an overactive under-achiever, generously
touted as Blinkerton's answer to Red Adair. His mission is to resolve Project X.
But will the calamitous Neville be Blinkerton's saviour, or will he just make
matters worse?

Excerpt from the book:
Charles looked around the room at his team. "Firstly, would someone please remind me
who is taking overall accountability for this project?"
Each member of Charles' team took a sharp intake of breath. Accountability! Whatever
next! The "A" word was corporate blasphemy at Blinkerton.
Six pairs of eyes quickly looked down at the table. Each member of Charles' team
suddenly appeared engrossed in the paperwork in front of them. Behind fake pensive
expressions their brains were quickly trying to formulate reasons why they should
not be given any responsibility for the project. Even more so because Duvall had
mentioned there was slippage!
"Victor?" said Charles, breaking the awkward silence.
"Not me," replied Stabbins, rather too quickly. "I don't even know what the project
is delivering."
The others around the table quickly followed suit and denied any knowledge of the
project. Duvall smiled to himself as he watched this so-called top team in action.

Smedley was the last to speak. "I haven't a clue what this project is about.
Although I'm positive it's not an HR initiative."
"Is there such a thing?" asked Stabbins, trying to change the subject. "Sounds like
an oxymoron to me."
Smedley looked confused. "What do you mean?"
"HR and initiative. The two don't usually go together," Stabbins explained.
Golightly laughed out loud.
Smedley scowled at both of them.
"Can we please get back to the subject at hand," pleaded Charles. "Are we really
saying that no one on this Executive Committee is taking any ownership for this key
strategic project?"
His team looked sheepish.
"Well?"
Stabbins appeared to buckle under the pressure. "I'm sorry. It slipped my mind," he
said, feigning contrition, but not too well. "I remember now. Malcolm was
accountable for this project." Stabbins smiled proudly.
His colleagues looked at him with admiration. What a get-out clause! The former
Finance Director was an excellent scapegoat.

About the Author: Garry Welsh is British and lives in Florida, USA. For the last
few years of his career, Garry has focused on corporate trouble-shooting and taming
'runaway' projects. In his experience, chaos in business knows no boundaries, and
this theme runs through the novel.

Garry has written one other full-length novel, and he is presently writing a third
novel entitled The Whistleblower.

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FOR MORE INFO. CONTACT:

Garry Welsh (author)
E-mail: garrywelsh@cfl.rr.com
D. Jewell (agent) of InspiraGroup (Tel: 0208292 5163)

A copy of BOARD GAMES (ISBN #142596012X) can be ordered from Authorhouse.co.uk at:

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http://www.amazon.co.uk/Board-Games-Garry-Welsh/dp/142596012X/sr

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Contact Details = Garry Welsh (author)
E-mail: garrywelsh@cfl.rr.com