On Thursday, December 6th Austin Macauley Author Marc O'Brien visited the Duane D Keller Middle School in Las Vegas as part of the Paybac program that encourages students to stay in school. During the 45-minute presentation to Miss Small's sixth grade English class, Marc discussed his book ‘The Final Fence:  Sophomores In The Saddle’ which was published earlier this year by Austin Macauley Publishers, LTD, UK.

This book takes an innovative and authentic look into a life filled with support due to well-meaning individuals that think before they speak. When Eddie Patrick meets up with Danielle Lynne on a college campus, a love of horses triggers a classroom discussion. During the second Ronald Reagan presidential administration, by employing a set of the graceful and elegant world of the hunter jumper horse shows, this novel offers a perfect way for the future generations to learn about respect.

In 1988 Marc O’Brien received his graduate degree while studying at Barry University. Employing his skill attained from his degree in Communication Arts in a non-conventional way, Marc O’Brien has formulated an impressive portfolio of published work.