BLACKTIP BOOKS ANNOUNCES RELEASE OF AWARD-WINNING HOCKEY NOVEL
Scottsdale, AZ, 7/25/24 - Blacktip Books set to launch first book on August 27, High and Out, written by Arizona born, Justin Weber. An intimate look behind the scenes and into the life of a professional athlete.
Jason Wagner, an Arizona native, has worked his whole entire life to have a chance at getting his name etched on the Stanley Cup. Being a hockey player is all he knows, it’s all he’s ever wanted to be, and for as long as he can remember, it’s all he’s been. Fast-forward to now: He's almost thirty, has just finished his last season on his NHL contract, and has yet to hoist Lord Stanley’s Cup. His fear of being forced into an earlier than anticipated retirement briefly subsides when he signs a two-year, multimillion-dollar deal with a real contender. The events that follow take him in different directions that ultimately put him onto a new path of discovering who he really is and what he actually wants to be in life. It’s a tough and gritty love story about change, family, and forgiveness.
High and Out is as authentic as it is entertaining and has already won Literary Titan’s Gold Book Award. Interest in hockey is increasing every year, US ratings for the NHL being up over 8% in the last year and the new Amazon Prime reality series coming out in October, it's perfect timing. The book is for hockey players and fans but also casual fans of golf, MMA, film, and pop culture.
Author, Justin Weber is scheduling to appear on podcasts and radio shows as well as author events at local bookstores. Book trailer is available on YouTube and Socials.
High and Out will be available in hardcover, paperback, ebook, and audiobook across all major retailers. Pre-orders are available now at: Blacktipbooks.com
Justin didn't make it to the NHL like his protagonist did but he certainly studied what it would take to get there and what life would be like once he was there. The years he dedicated to the sport helped him create a truly authentic experience for the reader.
“It's not really a novel… it's more like a fictional biography and feels more like a movie or a TV show than a novel you’d read in school. It's really good.”
- Kevin Weber, Author’s Dad
“Five Stars… Weber's writing is both sensitive and courageous, refusing to shy away from the harsh realities. It is a must-read for sports enthusiasts and anyone who appreciates a well-crafted tale of personal struggle and triumph.”
- Literary Titan
Justin Weber is an American Husband, Dad, Son, Brother, Private Pilot, and Award-Winning Author. As a fifth generation native of Arizona, he spent his childhood playing hockey then found his love for writing during his time in financial planning. In 2019, Justin was on the cover of the Top 100 People in Finance. He was also writer and host of Weber's Grill, available to stream on Tubi and Amazon.
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