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Halo Publishing International Publishes "A New Hope: Second Chances and a Forgotten Boy"
In the words of Desmond Tutu, “Hope is being able to see that there is light despite all of the darkness.” Emerging author Emily Stalder Johnson was in first grade when her teacher assigned her to write a story for a younger student. From that day onward, she hoped and dreamed that she... - March 28, 2019 - Halo Publishing International
In a World with Tragedy All Around Dot's House Releases a New Fantasy Fiction Book That Brings Relief to the Reader
M.D. Schlatter releases her second book, "Travane." This Fantasy Fiction is an uplifting read certain to encourage readers. More information can be found at www.dotsmicropublishinghouse.com. - March 27, 2019 - Dot's Micro-Publishing House
WC2 Presents Genre-LA Creative Writing Conference (Culver City) (3/29-31)
Now in its 22nd year, WC2 West Coast Writers Conferences presents the Genre-LA Creative Writing Conference at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles. Friday, March 29 through Sunday, March 31. The conference features best-selling authors, editors, publishers, literary agents, publicists, and... - March 27, 2019 - GLAWS
Sergei Tokarev: Lucky Labs Gives Modern Non-Fiction Books to Kyiv Schools
The action is timed to the anniversary of the opening of the first Ukrainian gymnasium with the Ukrainian language being the main language of teaching. - March 26, 2019 - Lucky Labs
Michael Terence Publishing Announce the Release of My Life as a For Sale Sign by Malcolm R. Hodson
Michael Terence Publishing is excited to announce the release of My Life as a For Sale Sign – a humour-filled story by Malcolm R. Hodson – part of the My Life Series. - March 26, 2019 - Michael Terence Publishing
Brownstone Poets Presents Jerry T. Johnson, Anne Elezabeth Pluto, Bob Quatrone at Park Plaza Restaurant, Sat, 4/27
Three amazing poets Jerry T. Johnson, Anne Elezabeth Pluto, Bob Quatrone to rock Brownstone Poets on Saturday, April 27 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... - March 26, 2019 - The Brownstone Poets
"A Book of Poems" Dedicated to Music Fans Everywhere Now Released
"A Book of Poems" is a collection of works reflecting a dynamic change and growth of a poet. The experiences of the streets from traveling the US and other parts of the world and experiencing different cultures have infused a sense of gratitude to share with others. From the Island of Jamaica to Connecticut, to the streets of New York and the tent city in Los Angeles and traveling to various cities around the world instilled a cultural richness expressed in this two-volume book of poems. - March 25, 2019 - NedGJean International Inc.
Unsolicited Press to be at the 2019 AWP Conference
Unsolicited Press, a Portland-based small press, will be attending the 2019 AWP Bookfair. - March 25, 2019 - Unsolicited Press
Shingo Prize Winning Author Releases New Text
Thirty year consultant and two time Shingo Prize winning author Gary Conner has just release his latest book "Becoming a Lean Savant." - March 23, 2019 - Gary Conner
Mystery Fest Key West Announces 2019 Whodunit Mystery Writing Competition - Entry Deadline is April 15
Mystery Fest Key West has announced a call for entries for the 2019 Whodunit Mystery Writing Competition. The winner will claim a book-publishing contract with Absolutely Amazing eBooks, free Mystery Fest Key West 2019 registration, airfare, hotel accommodations for two nights and a Whodunit Award trophy to be presented at the June, 2019 Mystery Fest Key West. - March 22, 2019 - Mystery Fest Writers Forum Inc.
Marian Hanna, MPH Launches "A Guide to Cut the Bullsh*t: Advice on Love, Career and Well-being" on Kindle
"A Guide to Cut the Bullsh*t: Advice on Love, Career and Well-being" ASIN: B07L28WGHR. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07L28WGHR - March 22, 2019 - Marian Hanna LLC
Debut Novel Portrays Wildfires and a Deadly Militia
Rick E. George's debut novel "Vengeance Burns Hot" releases on May 7, 2019. - March 22, 2019 - Unsolicited Press
"From Fat, Black, and Unlovable to Beautiful Powerful Love," Launched on March 20, 2019
Barbara Pamplin died 3 times as a result of heart disease and is sharing her experience to raise awareness about the effects of racism on Black women’s health and mental well-being. - March 21, 2019 - Pamplin Digital
Henderson Libraries' Local Author Showcase to be Dedicated to Linda Stiles Fox on March 23, 2019
Long time, local author, Linda Stiles Fox will be remembered this Saturday as the Henderson Libraries' Local Author Showcase will be dedicated in her memory. The event is being held this Saturday, March 23, 2019 at the Paseo Verde Library in Henderson, NV. Linda lost her battle with Carcinoid Cancer November 27, 2018. - March 20, 2019 - Linda Stiles Fox Books
Birmingham Writer Publishes Fourth Book
Susan Marie Shuman, a freelance writer and editor currently living in the Birmingham, AL area has published her fourth book — "Bad Meringue & Other Stories." - March 19, 2019 - SusanWritesPrecise
Author and Musician Jennifer Juan to Release New Poetry Collection "Ol' Brown Eyes Is Back"
Jennifer Juan is celebrating the upcoming release of her brand new poetry collection, “Ol' Brown Eyes Is Back,” which will be available in both eBook and physical formats, on Friday the 31st of May 2019 and will be released worldwide. Speaking about Jennifer Juan's work, KateKreates.co. - March 18, 2019 - Jennifer Juan
Michael Terence Publishing Announce the Release of Avalon by Kaye Williams
Michael Terence Publishing is excited to announce the release of Avalon - a science-fiction fantasy by Kaye Williams. - March 18, 2019 - Michael Terence Publishing
BookBuzz.net Partners with Author JR Thompson to Promote His Christian Inspirational Novel – Rebuilding Alden, Worthy Battle, Book One
BookBuzz.net partners with author JR Thompson to promote his Christian inspirational novel, Rebuilding Alden. Readers who like clean, inspirational, life-changing novels will enjoy the first book in the Worthy Battle Series, today. - March 18, 2019 - BookBuzz
Australian Author Nick Adams Recently Spoke at the Republican Club of Longboat Key March 12th Dinner at the Longboat Key Club
Australian author Nick Adams recently spoke at the Republican Club of Longboat Key March 12th dinner at the Longboat Key Club. He received a standing ovation for his speech and his love and appreciation of America especially immigrating here from Australia. - March 17, 2019 - Republican Club of Longboat Key
BookBuzz.net Partners with Author B C Woodruff to Promote His Science Fiction Book - The Wandering World: And Other Stories
BookBuzz.net partners with author B C Woodruff to announce the promotion of his science fiction book, The Wandering World: And Other Stories. The book is available for purchase online and in local retailers in print and ebook formats. - March 17, 2019 - BookBuzz
BookBuzz.net Partners with Author Michele Packard to Promote Her Espionage Thriller – AESOP
BookBuzz.net is pleased to partner with author Michele Packard to announce the promotion of her espionage thriller, AESOP. The book is being described by reviewers as fast-paced, gritty, and edgy. - March 15, 2019 - BookBuzz
Immortal Works Press Releases Illustrated Anti-Hero Novel by James Wymore
Fans of graphic novels and superhero movies will enjoy James Wymore’s latest release, "Thug #1." Classified as an illustrated novel, Wymore feels devotees of graphic novels will see it as something of a halfway novel. Illustrations were done by John Christian Perkins. - March 15, 2019 - Immortal Works Publishing
A Myrikal Novel for Immortal Works Press
Holli Anderson releases her latest superhero novel - one whose powers come from an unorthodox source. - March 15, 2019 - Immortal Works Publishing
"Blood Creek Beast" by Jay Barnson Released by Immortal Works Press
Author Jay Barnson is proud to announce his latest release, "Blood Creek Beast," the second book in a planned trilogy in his award-nominated series set in rural Appalachia. The first book, "Blood Creek Witch," was named as a 2018 Whitney Award finalist in the categories of Young... - March 15, 2019 - Immortal Works Publishing
Bookbuzz.net Partners with Author David Ian Groves to Promote His Juvenile Fiction Novel – Naughty in Pink
BookBuzz.net is pleased to partner with author David Ian Groves to announce the promotion his juvenile fiction book, Naughty in Pink. - March 15, 2019 - BookBuzz
Saving Children from an Ugly World: By Teaching Children the Gift of Being Different
Micaiah Yhisraels’ newest and 4th self-published book, "The Gift of Being Peculiar," Illustrated by Dariea Shorter is a creatively imaginative and powerfully innovative way to empower children and allow them to embrace the gift of being different through affirming words and invigorating illustrations. - March 14, 2019 - Micaiah Yhisrael
New Book Release from Fireship Press—"Death Beneath the Waves"
It’s early 1942 and America is unprepared for the war it has declared on Japan and Germany. The enemy, however, is not… - March 14, 2019 - Fireship Press
Unsolicited Press Announces the Immediate Release of William R. Soldan's Short Story Collection "In Just the Right Light"
A literary press release announcing the latest book from Unsolicited Press, a small press in Portland. Unsolicited Press released William R. Soldan's short story collection "In Just the Right Light." - March 14, 2019 - Unsolicited Press
Local Author, Heather Jacks, Launches #WhistleStopTour and New Book at Spark Arts in the Castro, with Sisters, Cordials, Conversation and Photo Exhibit
Award winning, San Francisco based artist releases book about the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence and gets ready to take 6 month train tour across the USA, interviewing Sisters for second book. - March 14, 2019 - Heather Jacks
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz Gets an Illustrated Prequel
120 years after the release of L. Frank Baum’s "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz," the Royal Publisher of Oz is publishing a graphic novel telling the canonical tale of How the Wizard Came to Oz. L. Frank Baum’s legendary Oz series was the first American fantasy series, spawning an... - March 14, 2019 - The Royal Publisher of Oz
Lance LoRusso Launches "Parallax: True Crime Tales"
Inspired By Real Life Stories Law Enforcement Has Confronted - March 14, 2019 - Lance LoRusso Books
Local, Davenport, Iowa, Publisher Branches Out with New Imprint
Local publisher, 918studio press, has expanded, launching a new imprint, Legacy Book Press. The new imprint seeks to publish legacy stories, widely defined and in any form: poetry, non-fiction, or fiction. The imprint offers several options for publishing, including full traditional publishing,... - March 14, 2019 - 918studio press
InTech Solutions, Inc. Proves Security Starts with Great Culture
InTech Solutions, Inc. has been featured in the March 2019 Westmoreland Chamber Newsletter for creating a strong workplace culture. - March 13, 2019 - InTech Solutions Inc.
New Novel "Saving Grace: A Troubled School" Could Help Avert Future School Shootings
Promising author Vivian Chas takes on a much-needed issue in this riveting story inspired by the Florida Parkland School shooting which raises the question whether neighborly love and kindness could have prevented such a catastrophe. "Saving Grace: A Troubled School" is now available on... - March 13, 2019 - Vivian Chas
New Release. Hair Peace by Piers Anthony is Now Available from Dreaming Big Publications.
Written by bestselling author Piers Anthony, Hair Peace is the third book in the hair trilogy that is published by Dreaming Big Publications. The book is now available in paperback and digital copies. - March 13, 2019 - Dreaming Big Publications
BookBuzz.net Partners with Author Andrew Eseimokumo Oki to Announce the Release of His New World Literature/Fiction Novel – Bonfires of the Gods
BookBuzz.net is pleased to partner with author Andrew Eseimokumo Oki to announce the release of his new world literature/fiction novel, Bonfires of the Gods. Released by Carline Fhurst Publishing LLC in January 2019, the book is already receiving rave reviews from readers and reviewers. - March 13, 2019 - BookBuzz
BookBuzz.net Partners with Author Kim Iverson Headlee to Announce the Release of Her New Historical Fantasy - Raging Sea
BookBuzz.net partners with author Kim Iverson Headlee to announce the release of the third book in her Dragon's Dove Chronicles historical fantasy series, Raging Sea. Released by Pendragon Cove Press March 11, 2019, the book is already receiving rave reviews from readers and reviewers. Book one, was entitled, Dawnflight (ISBN: 978-1939051134) and book two was entitled, Morning's Journey (ISBN: 978-1939051288) - March 13, 2019 - BookBuzz
HOBA TECH® Announces the Publication of the New Book "The Business Transformation Playbook" Step-By-Step Guide on How to Implement Organisation’s Target Operating Model
HOBA TECH® Announces the Publication of the New Book "The Business Transformation Playbook" Step-By-Step Guide on how to Implement Organisation’s Target Operating Model (TOM) by Heath Gascoigne. HOBA TECH LTD is pleased to announce the release of the new book titled, "The Business Transformation Playbook – How to Implement Your Organisation’s Target Operating Model (TOM) and Achieve a Zero Percent Fail Rate Using the 6-Step Agile Framework" which is now available on Amazon. - March 12, 2019 - HOBA TECH LTD
Unsolicited Press Announces Availability of “The Emperor of Ice-Cream” by Gary M. Almeter
The much-anticipated memoir "The Emperor of Ice-Cream" by Gary M. Almeter releases today. - March 12, 2019 - Unsolicited Press
FMP, LLC announces Author Logan J Hannen's Return with Two Books & a Punk Rock Agenda
24-year-old New Jersey native, Logan J. Hannen, re-released his debut novel, The Doctor Will See You Now, along with his debut poetry/photography collection, Songs of Rebellion, through local press Forever Morris Publishing, LLC. Initially released in February 2017, the novel has received all... - March 11, 2019 - Forever Morris Publishing, LLC
Legendary Batman Artist Celebrates Detective Comics #1000 with a Giveaway
Neal Adams partners with Key Collector Comics to give away three sets of limited-edition comics valued at $300 per set. - March 11, 2019 - Key Collector Comics
Michael Terence Publishing Announces the Release of "A Ribbon, A Rock and a Garrotte - Part One," by Alan Gooding
Michael Terence Publishing is excited to announce the release of "A Ribbon, A Rock and a Garrotte – Part One," by Alan Gooding. - March 11, 2019 - Michael Terence Publishing
Michael Terence Publishing Announces the Release of "Mystery Enforcement Agency" by Mr. J
Michael Terence Publishing is excited to announce the release of "Mystery Enforcement Agency," a young adult novel by Mr. J. - March 11, 2019 - Michael Terence Publishing
Michael Terence Publishing Announces the Release of "My Vision In Words - A Poetic Journey of Life with Sight Loss" by Astrid Middleton
Michael Terence Publishing is excited to announce the release of "My Vision In Words – A Poetic Journey of Life With Sight Loss," an autobiographical account by Astrid Middleton. - March 11, 2019 - Michael Terence Publishing
"Walking The Razor's Edge: The Dutchman and The Baron" is Now Available for Purchase on Amazon.com
"Walking The Razor's Edge: The Dutchman & The Baron" is a riveting new book written by Tommy and Hilde Wilkens of Roanoke, Virginia that will step by step unfold the story of journalist Willem Oltmans and his life and his journalistic work concerning George de Mohrenschildt and his friendship with Lee Harvey Oswald, accused assassin of President John F. Kennedy. - March 08, 2019 - Tommy & Hilde Wilkens
Andrea Johnson Books Publishing Releases, "Inspirationally Redeemed," by Author Dwayne J. Torres. A Collection of Self Empowering Poetry and Daily Devotional.
Author Dwayne J. Torres aims to inspire and revitalize individuals with his innovative blend of poetry, by creating a daily devotional of spiritual enlightenment and motivation. With his new book, "Inspirationally Redeemed," Dwayne J. Torres delivers a poetic approach that can be applied within your day to day growth and success. - March 08, 2019 - Andrea Johnson Books Publishing
How StoryBilder Solved the Creative Writing Problem Without Losing the Creativity
The ability of story to transport, enlighten, and entertain has been a human social driver since the beginning of time. For StoryBilder, finding ways to tell better stories is the only quest worth pursuing. - March 08, 2019 - StoryBilder
The Colony - Book Launch by Rishi Sriram
Second book launch by a 14 year old. - March 07, 2019 - Rishi Sriram
Kyanite Publishing LLC Releases Novel "Urban Gothic" by Canadian Author Stephen Coghlan
On March 8th, 2019, Kyanite Publishing LLC is set to release "Urban Gothic," a novel by Canadian author Stephen Coghlan. The fantasy tale is classified as "dreampunk," a relatively obscure term for a genre that is surprisingly more widespread than many realize. It includes many... - March 07, 2019 - Kyanite Publishing LLC
"Dogs and Autism" Now Available from Future Horizons
Author Annie Bowes grew up having dogs throughout her childhood and adulthood that helped her with her autism. Her love of animals, especially dogs, eventually helped her find her passion in life to help animals and become a veterinarian. Through many years of working with dogs in her practice, she grew interested in how canine companionship helps people with autism. - March 06, 2019 - Future Horizons, Inc.