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Characters Flip for Each Other in Eichin Chang-Lim’s New Book
The latest novel from Eichin Chang-Lim stars a cast of characters determined to live life on their own terms. Dog Ear Publishing reviews this new novel, set in Taiwan and California, that follows the lives of two generations as they learn to deal with setbacks and celebrate their blessings. - February 13, 2016 - Dog Ear Publishing
Author Bradley Wind and Kindle Press Announce the Release of the New Literary Fiction Novel "A Whole Lot"
Author Bradley Wind and Kindle Press are pleased to announce the release of their new literary fiction novel, "A Whole Lot." Abel Velasco calculates many things. Things like the arc of falling sycamore leaves, the duration of a dog sneeze, or the number of times his aunt might hit him. - February 13, 2016 - Bradley Wind
Author Marci Boudreaux Releases Fourth Book in Her Stonehill Romance Series, Jessica’s Wish
Author Marci Boudreaux is pleased to announce the release of the fourth book in her Stonehill Romance series, Jessica's Wish. Book one, The Road Leads Back (ISBN: 978-0986120800) was released in April 2015, book two, Friends Without Benefits (ISBN: 978-0986120817) was released in July 2015, and book three, The Forgotten Path (ISBN: 978-0986120824) was released in October 2015. All four books are stand alone books in the series. - February 13, 2016 - Marci Boudreaux
Dallas, TX Area Author Kris Jayne Publishes Debut Contemporary Romance Novel
Author Kris Jayne will publish debut three-part contemporary romance novel, "The Thirsty Heart Series" on Valentine’s Day, February 14, 2016. "The Thirsty Hearts Series" has already received high praise from early reviewers. A thirsty heart longs for love—even if... - February 12, 2016 - Kris Jayne
Set Sail with Plundering Pirates in Newly Released Children’s Book
Dog Ear Publishing reviews an energetic new illustrated children’s book that stars Ryan the Pirate, who sets off on an adventure that delights the eyes and the ears. - February 12, 2016 - Dog Ear Publishing
Woodstock Antiques & Consignment Hosts Local Authors for an Afternoon with "The Book Widows"
The Book Widows are appearing across the Atlanta metropolitan area this spring to talk about men, women, and books. - February 12, 2016 - Rona Simmons
Think Tank Dinner with Warren Buffett Addresses Current Market Concerns
Joe Della Monica, an Independent Private Wealth Adviser of Ameriprise Financial, met privately with Warren Buffett and J.B. Pritzker over dinner at Pritzker’s home. Famed attorney Jeffery M. Leving, named one of “America’s Best Lawyers” by Forbes Radio, was also present at... - February 11, 2016 - Law Offices of Jeffery M. Leving Ltd.
Glagoslav Publications Releases an Award-Winning Biography Leo Tolstoy: "Flight from Paradise" by Pavel Basinsky
Over a hundred years ago, something truly outrageous occurred at Yasnaya Polyana. Count Leo Tolstoy, a famous author aged eighty-two at the time, took off, destination unknown. Since then, the circumstances surrounding the writer’s whereabouts during his final days and his eventual death have given rise to many myths and legends. - February 11, 2016 - Glagoslav Publications
Debut Novel Set in Animal Hospital Throws Readers a Bone
An exotic animal hospital in a wealthy community in southwest Florida sets the scene for a new novel featuring sex, murder, secrets and deceit. Dog Ear Publishing reviews “The PREAH Secrets” by first-time novelist K.B. Beaumaaks, inspired by true events, scheduled for publication later this month. "Beaumaaks' debut combines money, sex, and double-dealing ...appropriately gossipy and informal ... Unrelenting fabulousness ... A titillating … tangled scandal." – Kirkus Reviews - February 11, 2016 - Dog Ear Publishing
Author Ran Zilca Promotes His Self-Help Book "Ride of Your Life: A Coast-to-Coast Guide to Finding Inner Peace"
Author Ran Zilca is pleased to announce the promotion of his self-help book, "Ride of Your Life: A Coast-to-Coast Guide to Finding Inner Peace." - February 11, 2016 - Ran Zilca
Author M.M. Koenig Releases Third Book in Her New Adult Romantic Suspense Series – "Secrets and Lies"
Author M.M. Koenig is pleased to announce the promotion of her new adult romantic suspense series, "Secrets and Lies." Koenig released the third book in the series, "Concealed" in September 2015. - February 11, 2016 - M. M. Koenig
Valentine’s Day Special Theatre Performance of Western Romance “Ride ‘Em, Cowboy!”
A special Valentine’s Day theatrical performance of L. Ron Hubbard’s romantic western, "Ride ‘Em, Cowboy!" - February 10, 2016 - Galaxy Press
"Otherwise Engaged" Nominated as Leadership Book of the Year 2016
"Otherwise Engaged," written by John Guaspari and published by Maven House Press, is one of twenty top leadership books published last year nominated by Leadership and Management Books, a brand of The Book Review Company, to be the Leadership Book of the Year 2016. - February 10, 2016 - Maven House Press
Amy B. Crowe’s New Book Scores Big in Teaching Life Lessons
Dog Ear Publishing reviews a new book that features JJ, a young boy who learns some valuable lessons while having adventures. - February 10, 2016 - Dog Ear Publishing
Feathered Quill Book Awards Announces 2016 Winners
A complete list of the 2016 award winners has been posted to Feathered Quill Book Reviews. - February 10, 2016 - Feathered Quill Book Reviews
Grand Central Station: Some Relationships Are Just Meant to be
Just when you think Marsha Casper Cook might be doing the same old same old she comes up with another book. "Grand Central Station" is a funny fast paced romantic comedy. Meet Jack Winston, a famous child psychologist, who has authored several bestselling books on raising children. The... - February 10, 2016 - World of Ink Network
Political Author Jean Sarantos Turns Spotlight on the Economically and Politically Connected Wealthy One Percent
Political author, Jean Sarantos, in her new book entitled, "Crush! Crush! Crush! (Heads, I Win. Tails, You Die!)," has turned a “spotlight” on the economically and politically connected wealthy 1%. The book reveals the inner thinking and overt actions of the very powerful and... - February 10, 2016 - Jean Sarantos
Glagoslav Publications Releases One of the Most Brilliant Works About Taras Shevchenko by Zinaida Tulub
Title: "The Exile" Author: Zinaida Tulub Publisher: Glagoslav Publications Language: English ISBN: 9781784379612 Extent: 444 pages Format: paperback, hardback, e-book The idea of writing about Taras Shevchenko first occurred to her when she was in her thirties, during a period spent... - February 10, 2016 - Glagoslav Publications
New Literary Memoir Documents Story of Addiction, Survival, and Love
"The Painting and The Piano," by John Lipscomb and Adrianne Lugo, is now available for sale in eBook, paperback, and hardcover. - February 10, 2016 - John Lipscomb
Now in Print & eBook: "Damaged Souls: A Detective Inspector White Caper" by Jack Everett & David Coles
Barking Rain Press announced the paperback and eBook release of Damaged Souls: A Detective Inspector White Caper, the third book in the D.I. White Mysteries series from UK authors Jack Everett and David Coles. - February 10, 2016 - Barking Rain Press
“Battlefield Earth” Dedication a Tribute to SF Golden Age Writers
L. Ron Hubbard recognized the role science fiction continues to play in science fact and so dedicated the novel he wrote in celebration of 50 years as a professional writer, “Battlefield Earth,” to the merry crew of science fiction and fantasy writers of the 30s and 40s. - February 09, 2016 - Galaxy Press
Local Poet Launches New Collection in Celebration of the United States, Laos, and Korea: Go by Brendan Walsh
Narrative poet Brendan Walsh follows up his first book, "Make Anything Whole," with "Go," a full-length collection of travel poetry spanning experiences at home and abroad. - February 09, 2016 - Brendan Walsh
Brownstone Poets Presents Dorothy Friedman August, Thaddeus Rutkowki, and Barbara Rosenthal on Sat., 3/5
Brownstone Poets presents Dorothy Friedman August, Thaddeus Rutkowki, and Barbara Rosenthal on Saturday, March 5, 2016 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. - February 09, 2016 - The Brownstone Poets
Hispanic TV Talk Show Host Announces New Book
Hispanic talk show host, Maria Laria, has come out with her latest novel "Fear of Love." Laria, who has many talents such as being an executive producer, television hostess, concert pianist and classical ballet dancer, has written a captivating novel filled with passion and great... - February 08, 2016 - Maria Laria
Author Dede Stockton Releases New Children’s Fantasy Chapter Book – "Sammi Jo and the Best Rodeo Ever!"
Author Dede Stockton is pleased to announce the release of her new children’s fantasy chapter book, "Sammi Jo and the Best Rodeo Ever! Just released by Tate Publishing on January 26, 2016, this is the second book in the Sammi Jo series by the author. - February 08, 2016 - Dede Stockton
Robin Gregory’s YA Magical Realism Novel, "The Improbable Wonders of Moojie Littleman" Won the 2015 Gelett Burgess Book Award
Author Robin Gregory is pleased to announce that her book "The Improbable Wonders of Moojie Littleman" Won the 2015 Gelett Burgess Book Award and was featured on the Kirkus Best Indie Books. - February 08, 2016 - Robin Gregory
Apocalypse Continues in Newly Published Novel Sage Against the Machine
Halo Publishing Author Brian Newberry Brings Story of Cain to Life. - February 07, 2016 - Halo Publishing International
Now in Print & eBook: Border Lords and Armstrong’s War by New Mexico Author Lee Pierce
Barking Rain Press announced the paperback and eBook release of the western double feature “Border Lords and Armstrong’s War” by Dos Caballos, New Mexico, author Lee Pierce. This exciting western themed book includes two complete novellas. - February 07, 2016 - Barking Rain Press
Author T.T. Michael Releases Political Thriller Novel That Conceives A Terrifying Future for the U.S. – "Fire War"
Author T.T. Michael is pleased to announce the promotion of his political thriller, "Fire War." The book is already receiving rave reviews from readers and reviewers. - February 06, 2016 - T.T. Michael
Author and Disability Advocate Barbara Huntress Tresness Releases New Family/Parenting Memoir "Beyond A Charmed Life"
Author and disability advocate Barbara Huntress Tresness and Divine Phoenix books, are pleased to announce the promotion of their family and parenting memoir, "Beyond A Charmed Life, A Mother's Unconditional Love." - February 06, 2016 - Barbara Huntress Tresness
Golden Crown Literary Society Names 2016 Lee Lynch Classic Award Recipient
Curious Wine named 2016 Lee Lynch Classic Award Recipient. Curious Wine by Katherine V. Forrest is, without challenge, the seminal lesbian romance. Not only did it break all sales records, going on to sell more than 250,000 copies, it set the standard for lesbian emotional and sexual expression. - February 05, 2016 - Golden Crown Literary Society
Radio Theater Production of Science Fiction Tale “Ole Doc Methuselah” at the L. Ron Hubbard Theatre in Hollywood
For family friendly things to do in LA, attend a live theater production of “Ole Doc Methuselah” by L. Ron Hubbard on Saturday, February 6. Hippocrates, the 4-armed voracious book-reading alien and Ole Doc Methuselah's sidekick, was the focus of a very successful reading campaign executed in conjunction with the Center for the Book in the Library of Congress. - February 05, 2016 - Galaxy Press
New Book by Kevin McDonald Shares Ups, Downs of Life as a Rescue Helicopter Pilot
Author Kevin McDonald turned his passion for flying into a lifetime of fulfillment, thanks to the Navy and a county-run rescue-helicopter program. Dog Ear Publishing reviews his new book featuring stories about his life as a pilot -- working to survive a “Life Inside the Dead Man’s Curve.” - February 05, 2016 - Dog Ear Publishing
Shynna Key Live on the Reading Circle
“Just because you weren't born with a silver spoon in your mouth doesn't mean that you can't get one,” says Shynna Key. - February 05, 2016 - Shynna Key
Award-Winning New Book Shares Heartfelt Stories of World War II Seen Through Lives in Small-Town America
A new book by Stan Beebe of Hagerstown, Md., relives the life and times of people in a small Iowa, town, set against the backdrop of World War II. His depiction led the book to receive a literary award from Dog Ear Publishing, which has just released the novel. - February 05, 2016 - Dog Ear Publishing
International Author Tomasz Chrusciel Releases New Action/Adventure Thriller "Fast Track to Glory"
International author Tomasz Chrusciel and publisher Agato House are pleased to announce the release of their new action/adventure thriller, "Fast Track to Glory." Described as a tautly woven thriller there's history, religion, plenty of action, and rich descriptions of foreign places which keep the readers' imaginations fertile and their interests engaged throughout. - February 04, 2016 - Tomasz Chrusciel
Award-winning Author Lisa Ricard Claro Releases New Contemporary Romance Novel "Love to Believe"
Award-winning author, Lisa Ricard Claro is pleased to announce the release of her new contemporary romance novel, "Love to Believe." Released January 30, 2016 this is the second novel in the Fireflies series published by Black Opal Books. Book one, Fireflies Series, "Love Built to Last" was released in June 2015. - February 04, 2016 - Lisa Ricard Claro
Author K.C. Promotes Her Urban Fantasy Shadeborn Series with the First Book "The Book of Shade"
Author K.C. Finn is pleased to announce the promotion of her urban fantasy Shadeborn Series. The first book, "The Book of Shade" centers around a university fresher who finds herself drawn to the mysterious carnival performers of the Theatre Imaginique, only to find that their powers of magic and mysticism are all too real. - February 04, 2016 - K.C. Finn
Golden Quill Press Releases Code 47 to BREV Force as a Free eBook
Free ebook on Amazon starting February 15. - February 03, 2016 - Golden Quill Press
New Release – My Year of Design Now Also Available as Book
Quilt around the World GmbH presents the English version of the workbook "My Year of Design - a Journey of Thinking and Making." - February 03, 2016 - Quilt around the World GmbH
Digital Influencer, Highly Anticipated eBook by John Lincoln Live for Pre-Order Now
The highly anticipated ebook, Digital Influencer: A Guide to Achieving Influencer Status Online, is available for pre-order online now. This guide to achieving Digital Influencer status gives readers step-by-step instructions in creating online personae with the power to stimulate the mindset and affect the decisions of others through real or perceived authority, knowledge, position, distribution or relationships. 100% of all proceeds from the sale of the first 1,000 copies will go to charity. - February 02, 2016 - Ignite Visibility
Finding Your Way to Heaven Without a Smartphone
A fun book that used everyday language to explore the divine purpose that underlie human existence. - February 02, 2016 - Finding Your way to Heaven without smartphone
“Un-Cover Your Mind$et” Book Tour
Author, Contributor, Speaker, Financial & Business Empowerment Coach Shynna Key Launches the “Un-Cover Your Mind$et” Book Tour with Author Alexis Nicole White. “With books like 'Wealth is a Mind$et' and 'The Covered,' we are empowering women & men to recondition their mindset to be emotionally and financially fit,” says Shynna Key. - February 02, 2016 - Shynna Key
Book Release of The Pixie Tales - The Gift by Kenneth Leon Roberts
Book Release of The Pixie Tales - The Gift by Thee Olde Peddler Book Sellers and Kenneth Leon Roberts. - January 31, 2016 - Thee Olde Peddler Book Sellers
Author Alexis Nicole White Launches the "Un-Cover Your Mind$et" Book Tour with Author Shynna Key
"With books like 'The Covered' and Wealth is a mindset, we are empowering women to be healthy; emotionally and financially," says Alexis Nicole White. - January 30, 2016 - Alexis Nicole White Media
Florida Author Leigh Ann Lunsford is Receiving Rave Reviews for Her Romantic Suspense Book Series
Florida author, Leigh Ann Lunsford is pleased to announce the promotion of her romantic suspense book series. The titles include, Bellissimo Fortuna, Bellissimo Lotta, and the newly released, Bellissimo Rilascio. - January 30, 2016 - Leigh Ann Lunsford
International Author Releases Sixth Book in His A Haszard Narrative Crime Mystery Series - "No Reason for Insanity"
International author Kevin E. Hatt is pleased to announce the release of his new crime mystery, "No Reason for Insanity." This is the sixth book released by Hatt in A Haszard Narrative series. - January 30, 2016 - Kevin E. Hatt
4 Print Published Books Just Released by Author Frederick Fichman
Four books from Author Frederick Fichman have just been print published on paperback by Amazon.com. - January 29, 2016 - Frederick Fichman
Youth Sports Book: "A Youngster's Guidebook of How to Play Baseball"
Author Joel Pace is proud to announce the release of his first book: "A Youngster's Guidebook of How to Play Baseball." Beginning with baseball basics, it instructs the fundamentals and mechanics of hitting, fielding, throwing and pitching and more through an ABC step-by-step approach. Easy-to-read and graphically fun, it'll inspire and motivate young players to play and compete in this great game. - January 28, 2016 - Joel Pace
Battlefield Earth Audiobook Celebrity Launch Celebration in Hollywood
An event announcing the upcoming release of the Battlefield Earth unabridged multicast audiobook was held at Galaxy Press with many of the actors in attendance including Jim Meskimen, R.F. Daley, Charlie Davis, Phil Proctor and Michael Yurchak. The book was originally published by L. Ron Hubbard in 1982 and remains one of the top 100 science fiction novels of all time in a recent SciFi Lists readers poll. - January 28, 2016 - Galaxy Press