For Immediate Release
Contact: Joan Strasbaugh, 608-236-9259

All You Need to Know about Madison in One Book
The One-and-Only Comprehensive Guide to Madison to Be Published in April

Gwen Evans delivers the definitive guide to Madison for locals and newcomers alike (April, $13.95 paperback, ISBN 0-9763539-4-6). Whether you are a traveler looking for a taste of Madison's renowned cuisine, a student seeking new nighttime thrills, or a parent trying to keep your kids occupied, this guide has all the answers.

Capital native Gwen Evans covers all of Madison's bases, giving the low-down on local events, accommodations, attractions, shopping, arts, recreation, and eating and drinking in the city. "Even though I've lived here all my life"-Evans remembers when Hilldale Mall was built for the first time- "I continue to discover amazing reasons to get up off the couch, have some fun, and try something new."

In addition to its wide variety of topics, the book will feature maps and photos. Also included will be a special section entitled "Gwen's Tips," which provides an insider's take on how to take advantage of what Madison has to offer.

A 1979 graduate of UW-Madison, Evans is a senior marketing specialist for her alma mater. Not only is she the author of the Madison Restaurant Guide, Evans is a regular contributor of restaurant features to the Rhythm section of Capital Newspapers, Inc., and a guest commentator at WOLX-FM.

To schedule an interview with Evans, contact Joan Strasbaugh at 608-236-9259 or strasbaugh@jonesbooks.com. Gwen Evans can be reached at 608-238-2589 or gwenaevans@yahoo.com.