Port Jeff Station Author to Donate Profits From New Novel to Sunshine Foundation

Steven Carman, an author from Port Jefferson Station, and Matt Sinclair, the president and CEO of Elephant’s Bookshelf Press, have agreed to donate 100 percent of the proceeds from the sale of Carman’s upcoming debut novel "Battery Brothers" to the Sunshine Foundation. 

A 501(c)(3) charity, the Sunshine Foundation’s sole purpose is to answer the dreams of chronically ill, seriously ill, physically challenged and abused children, ages three to 18, whose families cannot fulfill their requests due to the financial strain that child's illness may cause. 

"From our first publication, Elephant's Bookshelf Press has looked to help others when and where we can. It's part of our DNA," said Sinclair, the publisher. Sinclair has been a volunteer on his local first aid squad since 1985 and has worked in and around the nonprofit sector his entire professional career. "When Steven suggested this, I thought it was a great idea, and I hope we're able to sell a lot of books and help fulfill the wishes of children in need."

“Donating just seemed like the natural route to go,” Carman said.

Carman has spent many years working weekends as a counselor for the mentally ill at a group home in East Setauket and is passionate about giving back. “I think that "Battery Brothers" will resonate with teens, in particular boys, who are often reluctant readers. Add in that the book sales will help support a cause I believe in, and I couldn’t be happier.”

Carman lives in Port Jefferson Station with his wife and two children. Long Island is also where he and his three brothers were raised and serves as the setting for "Battery Brothers." 

His novel is an edgy story about two brothers, a varsity pitcher/catcher duo, and deals with difficult issues many children face, such as abuse and bullying. 

“I enjoy writing about sports because that’s what I grew up with,” Carman said. “I also enjoy writing about human struggle and triumph.”

Like the protagonist in Battery Brothers, every child has a dream and faces challenges. According to the Sunshine Foundation, life for children who are chronically ill, seriously ill, physically challenged or abused, is all too often about their barriers and challenges, such as going through painful treatments and endless therapy. Having a dream come true provides laughter, a fun time, and a great memory for the children and their families. Most importantly, it affords them the hope that dreams can come true and that tomorrow can be brighter.

“Sunshine Foundation is so grateful to Steven Carman and Elephant’s Bookshelf Press for helping answer the dreams of children in need through the exciting release of Battery Brothers,” said Kristin Fallstick, director of development for the Sunshine Foundation.

Due to be published by Elephant’s Bookshelf Press on March 30, 2014, Battery Brothers will be initially available in paperback and e-book on Amazon.com, with further distribution soon thereafter.

For more information, visit: 

http://www.stevencarman.com
http://www.elephantsbookshelfpress.com
http://www.sunshinefoundation.org