NASHVILLE, Tenn. - s4story -- Mr. Ollie, renowned cartoonist and Lewisburg TN resident, has inked a deal with Captivate Press to bring his Graphic Memoir, The Life Vest to readers. Mr. Ollie is represented by Andrea Comparato at Inscriptions Literary Agency.

The Life Vest will be available for pre-order online through major book retailers, including but not limited to Barnes & Noble, Amazon, Walmart after August 28, 2024. The official release of this delightful memoir is March 5, 2025. You can purchase The Life Vest in both paperback and e-book formats.

Mr. Ollie encourages everyone to put in a request for it at their local bookstores and preferred libraries.

An early reviewer stated, "The Life Vest is perfectly illustrated, evoking deep emotions and forging a strong connection between the reader and the story. It's an inspiring read, especially when facing adversity, and serves as a poignant reminder of how quickly life can change. Mr. Ollie's illustrations vividly bring this true story to life..." (Eminence Book Review)

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The lively illustrated Memoir, The Life Vest, covers Mr. Ollie's childhood dream of becoming a cartoonist, his bumpy path that ultimately made his love for cartooning grow stronger, and how a major health problem changed his perspective of life and his life-long dream.

Mr. Ollie is a member of the National Cartoonists Society and is a comic strip artist who has been published in many publications, including but not limited to:  Gibson Greetings, Dayspring Cards, The Saturday Evening Post, Woman's World, Highlights, Cobblestone, Appleseeds, American Legion, Boy's Life, FACES, Ebony, The Oldie, and many others. Mr. Ollie also spent many years traveling across the United States teaching comic arts to the children in schools.
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