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Waldorf Publishing and ShaggyPup.com, Both Based in Grapevine, Texas Are Thrilled to be Donating Over 55,000 Books to Goodwill with a $750,000 Retail Value
Waldorf Publishing and ShaggyPup.com strives to benefit local causes and create a feel good story in a world that is in need of more stories to make people smile. - May 15, 2019 - Waldorf Publishing
Book Claims Trump, Authoritarianism, Capitalism Made Worse by Sex on the Wrong Brain
In “Sex On The Wrong Brain,” author Ard Falten throws a monkey wrench into the nature vs. nurture debate on human behavior and blames many of humanity’s problems on the diversion of reproductive urges to wrong parts of the brain. - May 14, 2019 - Ard Falten
Michael Terence Publishing Announce the Release of Camp Lenape - A Young Adult Novel by Timothy R. Baldwin
Michael Terence Publishing is excited to announce the release of Camp Lenape – a Young Adult mystery and suspense novel by Timothy R. Baldwin. - May 14, 2019 - Michael Terence Publishing
Michael Terence Publishing Announce the Release of The Adventures of Bob and Phil: The Surprise in the Bushes! Written by Angela Reid and illustrated by Tom Burchell
Michael Terence Publishing is excited to announce the release of The Adventures of Bob and Phil: The Surprise in the Bushes!, a fully illustrated children’s book, written by Angela Reid and illustrated by Tom Burchell. - May 14, 2019 - Michael Terence Publishing
Golden Quill Press is Celebrating Its "21st Birthday"
On May 18th, 2019 Golden Quill Press will celebrate 21 years of cooperative publishing. - May 14, 2019 - Golden Quill Press
Zondra Evans Collaborating on Her 3rd Book Sharing Top Leadership Principles
Zondra Evans, the owner of Zeds Corp, is collaborating with three professional women on her 3rd book project, sharing her top leadership principles. This latest book, "Impact; Life, Leadership and Legacy" provides entrepreneurs four different points of view, and will be published May 2019. - May 13, 2019 - Zeds Corp.
No Free Attention: Author Frustrated by "Plagiaristic Copycats" on YouTube
Alan Roger Currie has recently been voicing his harsh criticisms toward other YouTubers for infringing on his intellectual property and plagiarizing many of his specific talking points, unique terminology, and signature phrases from his eBooks, paperbacks, and audiobooks. Currie, who is an internationally-known author and professional dating coach for men, believes YouTube should have better policies in place to protect the copyrighted material of authors, self-help gurus, and podcasters. - May 13, 2019 - Mode One Multimedia, Inc.
Halo Publishing International, Inc Publishes "Fire and Ice," a Unique Young Adult Novel by Teen Author Victoria R. Maybury
In the words of Tom Hiddleston, "You never know what's around the corner. It could be everything. Or it could be nothing. You keep putting one foot in front of the other, and then one day you look back, and you've climbed a mountain." Upcoming teen author Victoria R. Maybury was six years... - May 13, 2019 - Halo Publishing International
Michael Terence Publishing Announce the Release of "The Fires of Cruden Bay" by Alison Hill
Michael Terence Publishing is excited to announce the release of "The Fires of Cruden Bay" – an adventure-filled work of historical fiction by Alison Hill. - May 11, 2019 - Michael Terence Publishing
"SUGAR LAND" Just Got Sweeter
Acclaimed novel, "Sugar Land," wins an IPPY and a VCCA Fellowship in the same week. - May 11, 2019 - Sugar Land
Stop the Subconscious Self-Sabotage with Licensed Mental Health Therapist and Best Selling Author Megan Fenyoe, LCSW
Did you know that there is a world-wide epidemic going on at the moment and it’s not a physical illness? It’s the belief that we are not enough. If you want to be successful then its simply essential that you have healthy levels of self-esteem and confidence and you can only do that by developing and implementing appropriate coping skills. - May 10, 2019 - Megan Fenyoe, LCSW
Michigan Author & Editor Produces New Picture Book Project, "The Legend of the Fairy Stones"
Local author, award-winning editor, reviewer, and product developer specializing in children’s publishing, Kim Childress celebrates the release of "The Legend of the Fairy Stones" from Morgan James Kids. “In two words, brilliantly rendered,” said Childress, long-time... - May 10, 2019 - Childress Ink
The Modern "Polymath Artist" Carmen Gloria Launches Debut Children’s Book
Carmen Gloria debuts picture book as an author and illustrator with her Kid Astronomy Series, and it is free on May 11 & 12th 2019 in honor of Astronomy Day and International Children’s Day - May 10, 2019 - Uncommon Grammar
Book Talk: "Apocalypse Blues: 2 Authors, 2 Views" (Pasadena Public Library) (May 13)
Event: Book Discussion and Signing Apocalypse Blues: Two Authors, Two Views Date: May 13 Time: 7pm (Doors open at 6:30pm) - 9pm Place: Pasadena Public Library, Central Branch - Donald R. Wright Auditorium 285 E. Walnut Street, Pasadena 91101 Phone: (626) 744-4041 Thomas Allbaugh, author of the... - May 10, 2019 - Thomas Allbaugh, Author
New Book Release from Fireship Press - "Fleet Angels"
From its humble beginnings in Lakehurst, N.J. in 1948, through its evolution to today’s helicopter squadrons, this is a story of their missions, from the mundane to the heroic. In the finest Naval tradition, the Fleet Angels’ stories illustrate their struggles, courage, creativity, persistence and even humor as they fulfill their military and peaceful missions. - May 09, 2019 - Fireship Press
New Mystery Novel by Cheyin Goglas Helps Local Landmark
Author Makes Fiction Matter - May 09, 2019 - Cheyin Goglas
Former Harlem Globetrotter and Streetball Legend Dies at 79
Former Harlem Globetrotter and Streetball Legend Jumpin’ Jackie Jackson passed away on Saturday May 4th 2019; he was 79. - May 07, 2019 - Carl Agard
Life Experience of an Animal Doctor Out May 7 in New Book "Lions and Tigers and Hamsters"
Exploring and Celebrating the Human Animal Bond from Pets to Zoo Animals. - May 07, 2019 - Dr. Mark Goldstein
"Starsky and Hutch Next Gen" Book Brings Starsky and Hutch to New Generation of Fans
The legend of Starsky and Hutch continues in this Kindle book, "Starsky and Hutch Next Gen," exclusively at Amazon, by author Tammy Ruggles. - May 05, 2019 - Tammy Ruggles
Michael Terence Publishing Announce the Release of Application for Heaven: The Case of Mr. Thomas S. by Evan Hill
Michael Terence Publishing is excited to announce the release of Application for Heaven: The Case of Mr. Thomas S., a psychological fantasy Evan Hill. - May 02, 2019 - Michael Terence Publishing
Michael Terence Publishing Announce the Release of Tommy Versus the Bullybaloo Written by Dave Etchells, Illustrated by Angela Green
Michael Terence Publishing is excited to announce the release of Tommy Versus the Bullybaloo – a fully illustrated children’s book written by Dave Etchells and illustrated by Angela Green. - May 02, 2019 - Michael Terence Publishing
Ngoma Hill, Tsaurah Litzky, Danny Shot, Bob McNeil at Park Plaza Restaurant, Sat. 5/25
Four powerful poets, Ngoma Hill, Tsaurah Litzky, Danny Shot, and Bob McNeil to rock Brownstone Poets on Saturday, May 25 at 2:30 p.m. at Park Plaza Restaurant in historic Brooklyn Heights. Poetry grows in Brooklyn Heights, and there's an open mic as well. Come enjoy an afternoon of poetry and... - May 02, 2019 - The Brownstone Poets
What Does It Take to Walk on Water? Ubuntu Institute of Learning Presents Sirena Moore-Thomas. Sirena Moore-Thomas Walks on Water. Readers Will Too.
Ubuntu Institute of Learning Presents: Water Walker! Sirena Moore-Thomas, a successful entrepreneur who started a multi-million dollar construction company when she was a teeange monther of twins, shares her secrets in her new book, "Water Walker." - May 02, 2019 - Ubuntu Institute of Learning
"Autism is the Future" is Now Available from Future Horizons
Marlo Thurman reveals how cognitive differences are constructing pieces in understanding those with autism. Through her findings, she shows how those with autism spectrum disorder constantly challenge assumptions about measuring intelligence. Thurman proposes that sensory and cognitive development have evolved together into a very different form of intelligence in those with ASD, and it should be viewed not as a disability but instead as a difference to be celebrated and followed. - May 01, 2019 - Future Horizons, Inc.
Michael Terence Publishing Announce the Release of The Power of a Circle by Larry Ovie
Michael Terence Publishing is excited to announce the release of The Power of a Circle – the first in a series of spiritual life guides by Larry Ovie. - May 01, 2019 - Michael Terence Publishing
Local Dentist Office Founders of Two New National Holidays
Dr. Tim Stirneman and Jim Wojdyla have founded National Dental Care Month (The entire Month of May) and National Smile Day (May 31st) to celebrate the awareness and importance of regular dental care and to remind people that dentistry isn't nearly as expensive as neglect is. It is a good reason for dental offices to use these holidays for marketing promotions or social media content. - April 30, 2019 - Compassionate Dental Care
BookBildr Revolutionizes Custom Picture Books Creation
BookBildr.com makes it possible for anyone to create custom picture books for children using drag & drop, ready-made illustrations, Google fonts, and more. - April 30, 2019 - BookBildr
Marketing Monarchs Presenting at Directions North America 2019 in Las Vegas
Marketing Monarchs Jon Rivers has been selected as a speaker at Directions North America 2019. The conference is happening in Las Vegas, NV May 5 - 8, 2019. - April 30, 2019 - Marketing Monarchs
Book Release UnMade: Honor Loyalty Redemption
May 10, 2019 release date for a remarkable new book by Joe Broadmeadow and Robert Walason. Walason, one of the most popular characters from Season 1 of Crimetown, relates his amazing story of descent into the world of a Mob enforcer and how he engineered his escape from the life. - April 29, 2019 - JEBWizard Publishing
Reading Rocks in Rockford 2019
Author and award-winning editor Kim Childress joins Author Row for Reading Rocks in Rockford 2019, at the Krause Memorial Library in Rockford, MI, and she will be featuring The Legend of the Fairy Stones and other titles, with book-give-aways complements of Girls' Life Magazine and ChildressInk.com. - April 27, 2019 - Childress Ink
State and County Officials and Top Business Leaders Will Attend Center for Adoption Support and Education’s 2019 Growing Together Gala April 27, 2019
Maryland dignitaries including Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich and Congressman John Sarbanes (MD-03) will speak at the Center for Adoption Support and Education’s 2019 Growing Together Gala at Columbia Country Club in Chevy Chase, Maryland, Saturday, April 27. County officials and... - April 25, 2019 - Center for Adoption Support and Education (C.A.S.E.)
Sergei Tokarev: For Two Years Lucky Labs Has Distributed More Than 5,000 Books to 200 Libraries of Ukraine
Timed with World Book Day, another 60 libraries in 15 regions of the country received non-fiction books from Lucky Labs. - April 25, 2019 - Lucky Labs
Glagoslav has Published one of the First Works of Russia’s Northern Prose, A Flame Out at Sea, by Dmitry Novikov
Summary: The characters in Novikov’s work are predominantly people of the Russian North: Pomors, Karelians and Komi. In 2013 Novikov, along with other Karelian writers, proclaimed the Manifesto on a New Northern Prose, the mission of which Novikov described as: Though these are trying times... - April 25, 2019 - Glagoslav Publications
A Silver Award for Author Lisa Connors
"Oliver’s Otter Phase" honored in the 31st annual Benjamin Franklin Awards. - April 25, 2019 - Arbordale Publishing
Building Bridges Art Exchange is Presenting Artists Julia Curylo and Craig Deman - Opens to the Public on May 4th - June 1st
A new exhibition by Julia Curylo and Craig Deman opens May 4, with a 6PM reception at Building Bridges Art Exchange (BBAX), Santa Monica, CA. The exhibition features paintings, photographs, inflatable sculptures and installations and will be on display until June 1. - April 24, 2019 - Deman Imagery
The Lonely Entrepreneur® Launches 501(c)(3) Non-Profit to Empower Entrepreneurs Worldwide
Mission is to Empower Women, Minorities, Youth, Military & Less Fortunate with Entrepreneurial Skills - April 23, 2019 - The Lonely Entrepreneur
Michael Terence Publishing Announce the Release of Cinderella - An Adaptation of a Classic Fairy Tale Written by Faiza Mirza
Michael Terence Publishing is excited to announce the release of Cinderella - an Adaptation of a Classic Fairy Tale written by Faiza Mirza. - April 23, 2019 - Michael Terence Publishing
Michael Terence Publishing Announce the Release of The Six-Month Section by Donald Flockhart
Michael Terence Publishing is excited to announce the release of The Six-Month Section – a short story collection by Donald Flockhart. - April 23, 2019 - Michael Terence Publishing
Correcting “Fowl” Language - BeakSpeak, a New Language Workbook Helps Build Confidence, Accept Differences
Erin Go Bragh Publishing is proud to present BeakSpeak, a new language workbook by author Peggy Marceaux. “This book is perfect for teachers and home-school parents because the enclosed questions and suggested answers really help to get the conversation started. My goal is to enhance critical thinking skills, build confidence and social awareness, and demonstrate how kindness defeats bullying,” Marceaux explained. - April 20, 2019 - Erin Go Bragh Publishing
Unsolicited Press Announces Availability of "Little Acres" by David Feela
Unsolicited Press released a stellar poetry collection, "Little Acres" by David Feela. - April 19, 2019 - Unsolicited Press
11th Annual Reading Rocks. Local Author, Award-Winning Editor & Reviewer Among Guests Slated for Annual Event.
For the 11th year, Rockford celebrates Michigan authors and area readers. Join them for another fun festival. Author’s Row features over 30 authors and their publications. Ask them questions and pick up a few books for summer reading. Be an illustrator, enjoy crafts, hook a book, get your face painted. Come at 9:45 a.m. and take part in a sidewalk parade by dressing up in a favorite character. Celebrate the love of reading. - April 19, 2019 - Childress Ink
"Sea Goddess" Author, Joseph Riden, Publishes First Novel-Length Book
Joseph Riden, Author has released a new book titled, "Sea Goddess." This is his first novel-length book, based on a true story. This book demonstrates the use of atmospheric tension rather than human violence to sustain conflict (and reader interest) in fiction narrative. This story will interest readers seeking exciting, action-filled accounts of an ocean cruising and fishing lifestyle. The book is out in Kindle format now and may be also published in print. - April 18, 2019 - Joseph Riden, Author (sole Prop.)
Author Tosh Cole Reveals "Freight Broker with Care Guide on How to Start and Grow Your Freight Brokerage Business Like a Pro"
This book is focused on upcoming freight brokers who are just getting started in the business; dispatchers, truckers, owner operators, freight agents, 3PL Logistics coordinators, etc., those whom are in the field of transportation, trucking industry, and logistics supply chain. - April 16, 2019 - Freight Broker MyWay
Author Celebrates 20 Years of Teaching Seductive Verbal Game to Single Men All Over the World
Alan Roger Currie, known to his fans and clients as "The King of Verbal Seduction," will celebrate the 20-year anniversary of his very first eBook next month titled "Mode One: Let the Women Know What You're REALLY Thinking," which Currie first self-published in May 1999. Currie's book was the first book in what is commonly known as the "Pickup Artist Community" and "The Manosphere" to place a high degree of emphasis on the art of developing confident, straightforward "verbal game" with women. - April 12, 2019 - Mode One Multimedia, Inc.
Illustrator Andrew Kolb Works with TikiFreek to Create a New Tiki Mug
New tiki mug by illustrator artist Andrew Kolb for TikiFreek. - April 12, 2019 - TikiFreek.com
In Our Eyes In Our Words Wins Gold at the 2019 IPPY Awards
In Our Eyes In Our Words - Portraits from the Edge of Society, a collection of 100 charcoal portraits of homeless people drawn from life by artist Jeff Horn, wins a gold medal for fine art in the 2019 IPPY Awards. - April 11, 2019 - Music Care Inc
One Mystery Fest Key West Guest Will Nab Cameo Role in Next Gray Basnight Novel
Mystery Fest Key West 2019 organizers have announced that one Fest guest will win a cameo "walk-on" appearance in an upcoming novel by author Gray Basnight. - April 11, 2019 - Mystery Fest Writers Forum Inc.
Sean Gladding Offers a View from the Margins During Holy Week
New Book Involves Readers in a Fresh Perspective of the Week Leading Up to Easter - April 11, 2019 - Sean Gladding
Michael Terence Publishing Announces the Release of From The Heart - Volume One by Jeremiah Calvin
Michael Terence Publishing is excited to announce the release of From The Heart - Volume One – the first in a series of poetry collections by Jeremiah Calvin. - April 11, 2019 - Michael Terence Publishing
"Fighting Auschwitz" Wins Silver Award in Prestigious Benjamin Franklin Awards
"Fighting Auschwitz: The Resistance Movement in the Concentration Camp" by Jozef Garlinski (Aquila Polonica Publishing, September 2018) has just been named winner of the Silver Award for History, in the 2019 Benjamin Franklin Awards competition. Winners were announced in a ceremony held... - April 11, 2019 - Aquila Polonica Publishing