FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

Emerging author Venisia Gonzalez published a collection of short stories titled

TRIALS OF LIFE at Smashwords.com.

Now Available for Review.

Rancho Palos Verdes, CA November 12, 2016 TRIALS OF LIFE is a collection of
short stories to suit all emotions of ones psyche. From humor to stages of grief, there is
something for everyone to enjoy in this latest e-book by Venisia Gonzalez available at
Smashwords.com.

TRIALS features three stories that take you on a journey. In THE TALK: A DARK
TALE, change is a heart-wrenching journey where finding peace is possible. Lisette is
mourning the loss of her daughter. She struggles to make it through each day. The night
she decides to take her life, she falls into a dream state that changes everything. Was it a
dream or a second chance at living?

In THAT DELICIOUS SMELL, achieving a goal is a challenge in this humorous tale

with an unexpected protagonist. Have you ever had a pet attempt to steal food from you?
Leelu and her owner have a difference of opinion. Join Leelu on her journey to steal food
from her owner. A fun tale for any pet owner.

In THE PAPER DILEMMA, conflict and humor join hands in this sobering tale.
Michael is plagued with phone calls from a mysterious voice on the other end about his
actions. Perplexed as to the mysterious accusation, he sets out to question his friends and
his change-up his routine to solve it.

Venisia is a journalist and public relations coordinator currently working towards her
Creative Writing for Entertainment BFA. She is focusing on character development, plot,
and world-building for the video game industry. Venisia is a published author of fiction
and poetry, For the Love of Words: A Book of Poetry and Short Stories. She is a comic &
film aficionado, photographer, artist, podcaster, gamer, dancer, singer, activist, and
volunteer in various organizations.

Smashwords is an e-book distribution platform for independent authors and publishers

founded in 2008 by Mark Coker. It is a large distributor of indie e-books allowing
authors or publishers to publish and distribute e-books to major retailers. TRIALS OF
LIFE is available in multiple e-book formats.

Contact:
Venisia Gonzalez
venisiagonzalez@hotmail.com
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