Bestselling Non-Fiction Author Reinvents Southern Stereotypes in Debut Novel
Bestselling, non-fiction author, John Lee, will release his first novel, When the Buddha Met Bubba, written under the pseudonym Richard "Dixie" Hartwell in September 2009.


NASHVILLE, TN August 05, 2009 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Bestselling, non-fiction author, John Lee, will release his first novel, When the Buddha Met Bubba, written under the pseudonym Richard "Dixie" Hartwell in September 2009.

Set in rural Alabama, this tale of integrity and surrender comes about when a likable redneck named Bubba meets his philosophical mentor, Pu Tai, the Buddha. Together they pursue an unusual journey through Alabama where Bubba struggles to heal a father-son wound, comes face-to-face with Old South prejudices, and tries his hand at love.

A monumental story of one man's journey beyond stereotypes and fear, When the Buddha Met Bubba confronts and addresses a number of negative stereotypes that are prevalent in the south. This whimsical journey will capture your heart and lead you down a road to enlightenment that is often less traveled.

"...an odd yet humorous novella..." - Publisher's Weekly

"A colorful must read to lighten your day and grab your funny bone." - Edie Hand, The Last Christmas Ride

John Lee is the best-selling author of The Flying Boy: Healing the Wounded Man and sixteen other titles. He is a trainer, speaker, consultant, teacher and coach who has been featured on Oprah, 20/20, The View, CNN, PBS and NPR. He lives with his wife in Alabama. For more information, visit www.jlcsonline.com.

When the Buddha Met Bubba is slated for release under Turner Publishing's new imprint, Iroquois Press, and will be available at independent bookstores, Barnes & Noble or online at Amazon.com. Turner Publishing is an award-winning, independent publisher based in Nashville, Tennessee. For more information, visit www.turnerpublishing.com.

About Turner Publishing

Turner Publishing Company is an award-winning, independent publisher of specialty and trade titles. The company is in the top 101 independent publishing companies in the U.S. as compiled by Bookmarket.com and has produced over 1,000 titles since 1984.

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