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Author Penelope V. Yorke Releases Her Novel, “Compass: The Journey of the Soul from Egypt to the Promised Land”

"Compass: The Journey of the Soul from Egypt to the Promised Land" charts the stages of spiritual development that the soul takes on its journey on Earth. It describes each stage in detail and offers advice on how to traverse through each stage to the subsequent one. - May 06, 2015 - DGT Book Promotions, LLC

Now in Print & eBook: "Damage Limitation: A Detective Inspector White Caper" by Jack Everett & David Coles

Barking Rain Press announced the print and eBook release of their latest international crime thriller, "Damage Limitation: A Detective Inspector White Caper," Book 2 in the D.I. White Mysteries series by UK authors Jack Everett and David Coles. - May 06, 2015 - Barking Rain Press

DGT Book Promotions, LLC Releases Author D.G. Thomas' Children’s Book, “The Magic Chest: Sands of Time”

“The Magic Chest: Sands of Time” is an intriguing children’s story that will appeal to audiences of all ages about a brother and sister who discover a magical wooden chest in the attic of a 100 year old farmhouse their family recently moved into. The children travel through time and space to experience adventure, solve a mystery, learn life lessons and meet new friends in the first installment of this new series. - May 06, 2015 - DGT Book Promotions, LLC

Heroes from Earth: Role Play Game Book with Videos and Maps

Millennium Adventures, a Southern California game company will launch their Kickstarter campaign on May 5th. https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/gametasia/297170995?token=93d4ef68 - May 06, 2015 - GAMETASIA

Writers Gather on Connecticut Shoreline for Literary Retreat

Emerging writers will gather in Old Lyme on June 6th for Creating a Writing Life Retreat for Emerging Writers. This summer event attracts writers working in fiction, non-fiction, poetry and memoir who are interested in taking their writing to the next level. It is facilitated by Old Saybrook... - May 06, 2015 - Patricia Chaffee

Software Industry Veteran Shares Roadmap to Sales Transformation Success

Sales Enablement has emerged as a critical business function to address these challenges, but few understand how to unlock the power of enablement to drive sales transformation. - May 03, 2015 - Halo Publishing International

Crime Edition Visually Revisits 43 Infamous Northern California Murder Sites

“The Topography of Evil: Notorious Northern California Murder Sites.” The paperback and eBook is California author and photographer Marques Vickers’ visual return to 43 infamous crime scenes detailing the shocking narratives behind each tragedy. Over 95 visual images amplify the experience by escorting the reader to the precise physical location, offering a critical context and perspective for understanding. - May 03, 2015 - Marquis Publishing

Arielle Queen - "Book I, A Knight for a Queen" - Book Launch, May 2nd, Quebec City

8th House Publishing is proud to announce the launch of the first book in the award-winning, best-selling fantasy series "Arielle Queen" by Michel Levesque. Greg Kelm will be in Quebec City, May 2nd at La Maison Anglaise, performing readings and signings of "Arielle Queen - Book I, A Knight for a Queen" in celebration of Authors for Indies Day. - May 03, 2015 - 8th House Publishing

Dark Alley Releases Edgy Young Adult Novel, "The Art of Raising Hell," by Award-Winning Author, Thomas Lopinski

Dark Alley Press launches the print release of Tom Lopinski's touching and edgy coming of age novel, "The Art of Raising Hell," on April 28, 2015. "In 'The Art of Raising Hell,' Thomas Lopinski takes the readers along on a journey as four boys grow into young adults and all the... - May 02, 2015 - Vagabondage Press LLC

May 19th NAPW Event Hosts at MassChallenge

Madge Meyer, Innovation Leader and Award Winning Author Speaks and Hosts Book Signing - May 02, 2015 - National Association for Professional Women

Fortune 500 Consultant Authors Reveals How the Loss of a Baby Led to Becoming OneMama to Thousands

Fortune 500 Consultant Siobhan Neilland reveals the riveting story of the OneMama organization founded to provide birthing and health clinics, agricultural sustainability, and economic trade skills to mamas in impoverished Uganda communities. In “I Gave Birth to a Child I Didn’t Know I Had,” learn about Siobhan’s childhood being raised within a cult, and the miscarriage that led her to Africa where she became determined to provide a healthy environment where babies could thrive. - May 01, 2015 - TheREDCarpetConnection.com, LLC

Novel "It Burns a Lovely Light" Hits New Highs During National Autism Month

2014 USA Best Book Finalist "It Burns a Lovely Light" goes to the heart of the Autism Community. The funny, heartbreaking, and occasionally dark story of an Autistic Young Man and his patchwork family has seen a surge in sales throughout April - National Autism Month. International... - May 01, 2015 - Penny McCann Pennington

James Hewitt, CEO of the American Society for the Protection of Nature, a 501 (C) Organization Announces That, "The Complete Gluten Free Cookbook" Has Been Published

James Hewitt is pleased to announce that his latest book, "The Complete Gluten Free Cookbook" has been published by Lulu.com. The proceeds from this book will be donated to the American Society for the Protection of Nature, "ASPN", a 501 (C) organization. Mr. Hewitt states... - April 30, 2015 - American Society for the Protection of Nature

"Gender Bias in Mystery and Romance Novel Publishing: Mimicking Masculinity and Femininity" Released from Anaphora

A new study examines gender bias, focusing on the top two best-selling genres in modern fiction, romance and mystery. It is a linguistic and structurally formalist analysis of the male and female “sentences.” The analysis is based on calculations of real differences between novels in these genres, and on a survey of perception of gendered differences in written texts. Feminists and masculists should find this book as an informative new step towards understanding gender bias. - April 30, 2015 - Anaphora Literary Press

Damnation Books and Eternal Press Will Release Four New Titles on 1, May 2015

• "Scent: Animal Trilogy" Book Two of the Animal Trilogy Series by Jacqueline Paige • "Even Demons Dream" by Andrea Crisp • "Bloodshed on the Setting Sun" by Penny Cockrell • "The Beast of Bradley Downs" by Stephanie O'Hanlon - April 29, 2015 - Caliburn Press LLC

Strathmore’s Who’s Who Honors Harold J. Courtright

Harold J. Courtright, of Lake Hiawatha, New Jersey, has recently been recognized as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore’s Who’s Who for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Literary Arts and Publishing. - April 29, 2015 - Strathmore Who's Who

B.A. Shields Announces Release of New Novel in the Pandemic Dawn Series "Pandemic Dawn Book Three: Day of Abomination"

Author B.A. Shields recently announced the release of the third book in his Pandemic Dawn series, “Pandemic Dawn Book Three: Day of Abomination” to high anticipation. Horror and science fiction fans couldn't be more enthusiastic. - April 29, 2015 - Bruce A. Shields

Author Janice Kingsbury Releases Her Children’s Book, “Chihuahuas Like Cheese”

“Chihuahuas Like Cheese” is a delightful children’s story that will appeal to audiences of all ages about a young puppy’s love of cheese and his quest to be taken as seriously as the bigger dogs that live in his home. - April 29, 2015 - DGT Book Promotions, LLC

New Detective Series Goes Audio

Red Mountain Shadows Presents "The Bali Mystery: Amelia Moore Detective Series" by Author Linda Weaver Clarke. With the raving reviews it has been receiving, it has now become an audio book for your pleasure. Reading a cozy mystery is fun, but listening to it can be even more enjoyable... - April 29, 2015 - Linda Weaver Clarke

New Book "Backfired" Delivers Mystery and Suspense While Giving Readers a Glimpse Into the Possibilities of Covert Operations in Our Homeland

Carl K. Osborne’s new mystery novel, “Backfired,” is a story that immediately grips readers with the tragic destruction of an airliner and all passengers onboard, in which no evidence is available as to what caused the devastation. As the mystery unfolds it is eerily familiar to... - April 29, 2015 - Carl K. Osborne

P+A Contemporary Launches Picasso Novella "Minotaur's Labyrinth - A Tale of Revolution" on Kobo and iBookstore

Pharand Art Contemporary presents a book on the political maturation of this important 20th century game changer, beginning with Napoleon's impact on his revolutionary origins to his death as an artist victim of a state heist. - April 29, 2015 - Pharand Art

IndieGo Publishing Offers Reduced Prices on Norbert Weinberg's Book Courage of the Spirit to Commemorate the 70th Anniversary of the Defeat of the Nazis

Rabbi William Weinberg, the subject of the book Courage of the Spirit, finally gained his freedom in Vienna with the surrender of Nazi Germany to the Allies on May 9, 1945. To commemorate the 70th anniversary of this event, IndieGo Publishing is offering Norbert Weinberg's book at greatly reduced... - April 28, 2015 - INDIEGO Publishing

CONRIC’s Communications Editor Earned Poetry Accolades

Sara Fitzpatrick Comito won first place in Southwest Florida Poetry Contest, appeared on WGCU interview series, Versed in Florida - April 28, 2015 - CONRIC PR & Marketing

Florida Sci-Fi Author’s New Controversial Time Travel Novel Debuts Worldwide

When time travel allows for a murderer to be executed prior to the crime ever being committed, is it justice, or revenge? For Homicide Detective Jack King, it’s the only chance to save his family from a psychopathic assassin. - April 28, 2015 - IONized Publishing Group

Debut Novel by Catherine Dehdashti Brings Together Iranian Matriarch, Minnesota Waitress

A story about family, "Roseheart," by Catherine Dehdashti, is set in the 1990s, and told through the sardonic voice of Valerie Kjos. She’s a young Midwestern Gen X’er whose life is just barely coming together with her boyfriend when his Iranian mother, Goli, comes for a visit that seems to never end. - April 28, 2015 - Causy Taylor Literary Publishing

Author’s Novel Focuses on the Evacuation of Saigon

Almost 40 years ago, the world watched as the fate of Saigon sealed the fate of Vietnam. The hotly contested politics of those years, the tragic moments of those last days and the heroic evacuation of not only Americans but tens of thousands of Vietnamese plays a vital role in the newest book in... - April 25, 2015 - Lone Mesa Publishing

Award-Winning Picture Book Helps Children to Ease Their Bedtime Fears

No matter our age, we all struggle when faced with fears and Author Alicia Lloyd has written a picture book for children of all ages, and accompanied by soft and atmospheric illustrations portraying thrills and chills that capture the imagination of children in the dark hours of night. “When... - April 25, 2015 - Halo Publishing International

Former Youth Leader Describes His Beating by Street Gang in New Novel

In his new novel, Omari and the People (ShirleyCastle Press) author and former youth leader Stephen Whitfield describes his near fatal beating by a street gang for speaking out against their terrorizing Gary, Indiana. - April 24, 2015 - ShirleyCastle.com

Two Teens Form Rebel Group to End “Abduction Day”: Insurrection Day Published by Outskirts Press

Outskirts Press announces the latest highly anticipated science fiction adventure from Woodland Hills, CA, author Halle Homel. - April 24, 2015 - Outskirts Press, Inc.

“Fish Head Beach” Edition Showcases Young Slain Ohio and Michigan Couple in Northern California

Marquis Publishing has released the eBook edition of “Fish Head Beach: The Silent and Senseless Murders of Lindsay Cutshall and Jason Allen” a photographic view of the infamous 2004 crime site. - April 24, 2015 - Marquis Publishing

"Numberphobic" Named Best Business Book 2015

"Accounting for the Numberphobic" by Dawn Fotopulos (AMACOM Books) wins Best Business Book 2015. Disney artist, Ron Bucalo, makes accounting funny. This book is on a mission to double small business survival rates. A must read for creatives, marketing and sales people starting or running a business. - April 23, 2015 - DF Consulting, Inc.

Teacher Lee Announces the Launch of "Naughty Norman" in Print and Kindle Editions

Teacher Lee, the founder of the Play-To-Learn free preschool program, launches the first of her educational circle time stories for young readers at an event hosted by the San Diego Jewish Academy Preschool. - April 23, 2015 - Teacher Lee Play-To-Learn, Inc.

Ferguson-Florissant School District, Robert Renteria Call for a United Front to Address Racial Divide

Author civically engages, contributes to the creation of a peace in communities. - April 22, 2015 - eMediaCampaigns!

Twins Make Deal to Sell Parents in New Children’s Book

Two children invent a scheme to sell their parents in order to keep their dog Pistachio in the new children’s book by author Dr. Nicole Audet, “Parents for Sale” (published by AuthorHouse). Will Pistachio save the Clark family from their demise? Readers will find out the answer to this and other questions in this tale of morality and responsibility. - April 22, 2015 - Nicole Audet author

Celestine Publishing Released Its Second Edition of "Grace Divine" with New Perspectives on This Supremely Important Gift of Salvation

Celestine Publishing announced the release of its Second Edition of “Grace Divine,” with new perspectives on grace that have never been explored in this way. It defines grace with a new definition that gives new meaning to Latter-day Saint theology, answers the question of just how we are saved by it, and relates the topic of grace to other relevant gospel topics. - April 21, 2015 - Celestine Publishing, LLC

Leonardo Da Vinci’s Mother Was Chinese. Angelo Paratico’s Book, "Leonardo Da Vinci: a Chinese Scholar Lost in Renaissance Italy," Presents Facts and Documents Proving It.

According to Angelo Paratico, an Italian historian and writer, Leonardo Da Vinci’s mother was a Chinese domestic slave imported by Venetian traders from Crimea and then sold to a wealthy Florentine banker. And the Mona Lisa, as was suspected by Sigmund Freud in 1910, is actually her image. - April 21, 2015 - Lascar Publishing Ltd

Alabama Author and Paranormal Investigator Kevin Cain Releases Book About His Haunted Collection

Kevin Cain, an author and paranormal investigator, has been collecting haunted items for the past two years. The items range from dolls to paintings to antique tools and jewelry. His new book "My Haunted Collection" tells the stories behind some of the most popular items in his collection. - April 20, 2015 - Kevin Cain

Indie Bookstore Little Shop of Stories 10th Anniversary Celebration

The downtown Decatur Sq. will be bubbling with activity on May 2nd. A quadruple celebration of the Little Shop of Stories 10th Anniversary, Independent Bookstore Day, Children's Book Week and Free Comic Book Day. Bounce houses, free comics, popsicles, crafts and so much more. - April 20, 2015 - Little Shop of Stories

Hitler's Doubles Examined in Book by Peter Fotis Kapnistos

The brutal dictator of the 20th century was the masked instrument of a double image delusion, according to a new book. - April 20, 2015 - Peter Fotis Kapnistos

Continuity Expert Publishes Definitive Book About '60s Sitcom "Bewitched"

Author Adam-Michael James, who has tackled matters of entertainment-related continuity for Hollywood studios and soapcentral.com, releases "The Bewitched Continuum: The Ultimate Linear Guide to the Classic TV Series," which explores the continuity of the supernatural sitcom. - April 18, 2015 - Adam-Michael James

Class Act Books Releases for the Month of April

Young Adult Science Fiction and a Paranormal tale head the list for Class Act Books' April releases. This month, Callisto Moon by Crystal Crichlow and Shadow Players by Tony-Paul de Vissage are the featured novels. "Callisto Moon" is a Young Adult science fiction romance. Callisto Moon... - April 18, 2015 - Class Act Books

Class Act Books Celebrates Second Anniversary with New Vampire Series

Class Act Books Publishing is now observing its second anniversary under new ownership. In March, the company launched a new vampire series "The Second Species" with the release of "Shadow Lord," Book One in the series. This April, "Shadow Players," Book Two, has been... - April 18, 2015 - Class Act Books

Award-Winning Voices.com Member, Kurt Kelly, Voice of James Patterson's Self-Destructing Book Campaign

After a nationwide search of thousands of voices, book author James Patterson and his advertising agency selected Voices.com member, Kurt Kelly, as the voice for the book trailer and campaign that is now up for several awards. The book for which Kurt Kelly was chosen to be campaign narrator is... - April 18, 2015 - Voices.com

"Wake Up While You Can": A New Release About the Life After Death by DoctorZaidi.com

DoctorZaidi.com is truly excited about Dr. Zaidi’s recent book release “Wake Up While You Can - A New, Logical, Non-Religious Insight Into Life After Death.” Using the torch of logic, Dr. Zaidi guides us into what life after death is. His insight is original, logical and a breath... - April 17, 2015 - Sarfraz Zaidi, MD

Strathmore’s Who’s Who Honors Russel D. Hiles as a Lifetime VIP Member

Russel D. Hiles, of Palm Desert, California, has recently been honored as a Lifetime VIP Member by Strathmore’s Who’s Who for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Law. - April 17, 2015 - Strathmore Who's Who

Kellan Publishing is Set to Release Joey Willis' Debut Novel

After traveling the world in 2013, Joey Willis is set to release his debut novel based on his experience as a missionary to twelve countries on five continents in the span of a year. - April 17, 2015 - Joey Willis Author

Light Of The Moon Publishing Releases New Novel from G.W. Mullins, "Redemption A Gay Paranormal Mystery - Love Story"

G.W. Mullins' new release takes on the paranormal in the form of a new gay novel, titled “Redemption A Gay Paranormal Mystery / Love Story." Mullins' book is a paranormal ghost story filled with mystery, murder and suspense. It is the story of an teen who recently came out while enduring the death of his father and the challenges of moving to a new town. With a new home, he sought peace and a chance to heal, what he found was two unsolved murders and that there was something living in him. - April 17, 2015 - Light Of The Moon Publishing