Road Trip

by Marian Rizzo, Mario Villella

Ah, Spring Break! That annual rite of passage when thousands of winter-weary college students flock to Florida’s renowned beaches for two weeks of sun, sand, surf, and suds... and perhaps a bit of shenanigans. There’s Panama City Beach, the Spring Break Capital of the World. Further south there is Miami, with its glitz and glamor and shopping. Or South Beach, where the party never ends.But for three poor college students who actually live in Florida, the idea of ditching the state altogether and heading west for an epic road trip is too enthralling to pass up.Charlie, Jamal, and Sean have it all figured out. If they take one car, scrimp on meals, and take advantage of relatives along the road for lodging, they can make it to San Francisco, California, and back home to Gainesville, Florida, in two weeks on $300 each.3 Friends.$300 Each.3,000 Miles.1 Car.What could possibly go wrong?

252 pages, Hardcover

Published February 7, 2024

About the author

Marian Rizzo fell captive to the world of books when she was five years old and her older sister pulled her on a sled in snowy East Rochester, New York, for winter trips to the town library, which in those days was set up in an old house. Marian still remembers the musty but inviting smell of the dog-eared books that drew her into the many enchanting stories. But, Marian wasn't satisfied with merely reading a book. When she was in the first grade, a teacher's volunteer caught her writing a story during class time and told Marian she should be a writer one day. Miss Bird's prediction came true many years later, when Marian took a job with a local newspaper.

During Marian's longtime career as a journalist she garnered multiple awards, including several Florida Press Club awards, the New York Times Chairman's Award, the Amy Foundation First-Place Writing Award, and a nomination for a Pulitzer Prize. Her novel manuscripts also have won numerous awards at writer's conferences and retreats.Angela's Treasures is Marian's first novel to be published. More of her works are currently being prepped for publication.

Marian now resides in Ocala, Florida, with her daughter, Vicki, who has Down Syndrome, and their three-legged cat, Tripod. Her other daughter, Joanna, has three children.

Reviews

[WordCrafts Press · Rating 5 out of 5]

A fun and inspirational read as you follow the adventures and misadventures of a trio of college kids on an epic cross country journey of self-discovery. Highly recommended.