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Living with Your Psychic Gifts is Back in Print
Brandi Jasmine's popular psychic protection book "Living With Your Psychic Gifts" has been given a makeover! Back in the early 1980’s, Brandi Jasmine was searching for help with a runaway emotional freight train. “When I first realized that my problems were related to... - January 14, 2016 - Jasmine Enterprises
Fresno Author Releases Third Book in Series; Prepares for Book in New Series - Sneak Peek
Elle Pepper, a local Fresno Author has released three books in the "Flag of Bones" series, (The shallows, the Deeps, The lost isle) And is now prepared to tell her readers about the new book she hopes to debut in 2017. - January 13, 2016 - Elle Pepper
Just Published - "Noah's Adventure" Free Book Promotion
The newest Children’s/Adult fiction novel from Author Frederick Fichman has just been released on Amazon Kindle and will be available for free download for a limited time. - January 13, 2016 - Frederick Fichman
Fiction Novel "Cross Roads" Receives Official Selection Honors in the New Apple Indie E-Book Awards
"Cross Roads" by Donald Wilson II receives Official Selection Honors in the Action-Adventure category of the 2015 New Apple Summer eBook Awards for Excellence in Independent Publishing. Book Synopsis The hunt begins. Being sixteen, homeless and surviving on her wits in New York City has... - January 13, 2016 - New Apple Literary Services
Da Vinci Press Announces Winning First Prize in London (UK) Book Festival for New Book "Tweeting da Vinci"
Tweeting da Vinci won first place in the London (UK) Book Festival. In its first year of publication, Tweeting da Vinci won numerous gold medals for content and design. Competing against thousands of books, Tweeting da Vinci took top honors in prestigious national and international competitions. - January 12, 2016 - Da Vinci Press
Radio Theater Production of the Historical Fiction Adventure "Mister Tidwell, Gunner" at the L. Ron Hubbard Theatre in Hollywood
For family friendly things to do in LA, attend a live theater production of “Mister Tidwell, Gunner” by L. Ron Hubbard on Saturday, January 16. - January 12, 2016 - Galaxy Press
Father/Son Addiction Recovery Book on Amazon
Dustin John, and his late father, Dallas, recently wrote a book together about Dustin’s recovery from heroin addiction. The book, “A Walk in his Shoes,” is an addiction memoir written consecutively by both the affected family member and the addict. - January 12, 2016 - Dustin L John, Author
Linda Stiles Fox and 5 Local Authors Participate in Book Signing Benefiting Alzheimer's Association
Las Vegas and Henderson Nevada authors converge on BookOrBooks for a book signing benefiting the Alzheimer's Association. It's all happening Saturday January 16, 2016...1:00pm to 4:00pm. - January 12, 2016 - Linda Stiles Fox Books
The Ultimate Battle Between Good and Evil Hits Bookstores
Halo Publishing Author James Chinery Pens Fantasy Novel: "Bane & Blessing." - January 12, 2016 - Halo Publishing International
British Writer Embraces Forthcoming Insanity Writing a Book a Month
2016 marks the launch of a ridiculous project for British writer Lee Isserow, as the former screenwriter will be writing and publishing a book on the first Monday of every month until he runs out of steam, or goes completely mad. The experiment in literary prolificness is likely the first of its... - January 11, 2016 - ABAM.info
1920s One Lump or Two Kicks Off Tea Cozy Mysteries Series
First installment of a series within a series a tri-generational book project. - January 10, 2016 - Siren School
Nobody Knows the Language Here: Metaphysical Dictionary, Poems by Svetlana Lilova
Dumagrad Books releases poet Svetlana Lilova’s Metaphysical Dictionary, a collection of psychologically and emotionally acute poems, compiled and intertwined as dictionary definitions. - January 09, 2016 - Dumagrad Books
Campbell County (KY) Public Library to Include a Copy of "Blue Blue Sea Finds His Cape"
The public library system in Campbell County, Kentucky, has added "Blue Blue Sea Finds His Cape," by Miranda N. Prather with illustrations by Hayley Mullins, to their collection. - January 09, 2016 - Shoo-fly Publications
Gay Mentoring Memoir Hits Shelves Just in Time for National Mentoring Month
In this first-of-its kind memoir, a gay man explores the emotional risks and rewards of mentoring a troubled young Latino boy. In the process, he learns more about himself than he ever imagined. As an award-winning social activist and mentor in the Big Brother Big Sister program, former journalist and documentary filmmaker, Aaron Kirk Douglas illuminates the emotional turmoil inherent in mentoring an at-risk youth. - January 09, 2016 - Newsworthy Books
Yurizk Academy Launches New Islamic Economics Course with Award Winning Author & Islamic Economist
The seven week accelerated course aims to develop future research scholars, economists, academic scholars, and industry thought leaders in Islamic Economics, Banking & Finance - January 08, 2016 - Yurizk
"Buckskin Brigades," a Western Fiction Story of how the Lewis & Clark Expedition Murder of a Native American Blackfoot Indian Chief Changes the Course of History
Galaxy Press brings in the New Year honoring Native Americans with a special promotion of L. Ron Hubbard’s novel, “Buckskin Brigades” which New York Times stated in its review, “has reversed a time-honored formula and has given a thriller to which, at the end of every chapter or so, another paleface bites the dust.” - January 07, 2016 - Galaxy Press
William Meredith Foundation Presents the 2016 Award for Poetry to Gray Jacobik
The William Meredith Foundation invites writers, reporters, and press advocates to celebrate the 2016 William Meredith Award for Poetry presented to Gray Jacobik, who James Tate has called “a rare poet, one not to be missed,” and who is compared to Moore, Bishop and Wallace Stevens.” The award carries a modest cash award along with the publication of a new and selected collection titled, THE BANQUET, scheduled for publication during National Poetry Month in April, 2016 by Poets’ Choice. - January 07, 2016 - The William Meredith Foundation
2015 BAIPA Book Award Winner, The Golden Chalice of Hunahpu, Released as an E-Book
2015 BAIPA Book Award Winner, The Golden Chalice of Hunahpu, by William Vlach, is now released as an E-Book. This literary historical novel that Kirkus Reviews has called "...enthralling," and has been compared to "the great tradition of Miguel Angel Asturias," is now available in e-book form. - January 07, 2016 - William Vlach
Publisher Signs Two New Authors
Mendelssohn Levy Publishing Welcomes Two New Authors. - January 05, 2016 - Mendelssohn Levy Publishing
New Book Release: Hurt By My Father Healed By God, by C. Joyce Farrar-Rosemon Now Available
The decline of fatherhood is a major force behind many of the most disturbing problems that plague American society. This anthology, "Hurt By My Father Healed By God," by C. Joyce Farrar-Rosemon B.A., MSW, Ed.S, examines this issue through the lives of several individuals and offers hope and healing to those who have been hurt by their fathers and authority figures. - January 05, 2016 - Hope Teddy Bears
NASA’s Announcement That Voyager 1 Has Left Solar System and Voyager 2 Close Behind Confirms Premise for L. Ron Hubbard’s “Battlefield Earth”
"Battlefield Earth" by L. Ron Hubbard, poses a possible future for mankind premised on Earth’s first space probes reaching deep space. - January 05, 2016 - Galaxy Press
Painted Quill Press Releases New Fantasy Book by Top-Selling Amazon Author
Best-selling Paranormal author Cat Bruno releases the second book in her Pathway of the Chosen series, "Daughter of the Wolf," the follow-up to critical favorite, "The Girl from the North." - January 04, 2016 - Painted Quill Publishing
Brownstone Poets Presents George Wallace, Russ Green, Vicki Iorio on Sat, 2/6/16 at Park Plaza Restaurant at 2:30 p.m.
Brownstone Poets presents George Wallace and Friends--with Russ Green and Vicki Iorio, on Saturday, February 6, 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. - January 04, 2016 - The Brownstone Poets
Toronto Artist Offers Illuminating Perspectives in Author Chase Maenius’ New Book on Art
Southern California author Chase Maenius and Toronto painter Troy Brooks are featured in Underground Publishing's recent release - The Power of an Image. - January 04, 2016 - Underground Media
Author A.L. Smith is Pleased to Announce the Anticipated Release of Her Second Novel, Behind Closed Doors 2: Dana's Story (Second Edition)
January is National Human Trafficking Awareness Month. Human trafficking is often considered an international phenomenon and women from third world countries are typically the first images that come to mind. However, "familial human trafficking" is a more intimate crime due to the dynamics of the underlying relationships. Behind Closed Doors 2 is an intriguing urban fiction tale that captures the very essence of this sensitive issue. The story is perfectly timed. - January 02, 2016 - ALS Creations, LLC
Historical Fiction Novel "The Fine Line: The Ancients Part II" Receives Official Selection Honors in the New Apple Indie E-Book Awards
"The Fine Line: The Ancients Part II" by JC Brennan receives Official Selection Honors in the Historical Fiction category of the 2015 New Apple Summer eBook Awards for Excellence in Independent Publishing. Book Synopsis War is coming… Is William’s family ready? The... - January 02, 2016 - New Apple Literary Services
Young Adult Fiction Novel "Destiny" Receives Official Selection Honors in the New Apple Indie E-Book Awards
"Destiny" by Jennifer Gibson receives Official Selection Honors in the Young Adult category of the 2015 New Apple Summer eBook Awards for Excellence in Independent Publishing. Book Synopsis Jessie is determined not to let her hearing loss hold her back. She aims her sights even higher as... - January 02, 2016 - New Apple Literary Services
Memoir "Taking Nana Home" Wins New Apple eBook Award for Excellence in Independent Publishing
"Taking Nana Home" by Carol Elizabeth Wawrychuk receives Medalist Honors in the "Autobiography - Biography - Memoir" category of the 2015 New Apple Summer eBook Awards for Excellence in Independent Publishing. Book Synopsis In 2004, thirty-five years after she died while a... - January 02, 2016 - New Apple Literary Services
Romance Novel "Preying Mantis: The Story of Tarissa" Receives Official Selection Honors in the New Apple Indie E-Book Awards
"Preying Mantis: The Story of Tarissa" by Lyn Thomas-Ogbuji receives Official Selection Honors in the Romance category of the 2015 New Apple Summer eBook Awards for Excellence in Independent Publishing. Book Synopsis Len, a NASA scientist met Trish at a party and fell in love with her. - January 02, 2016 - New Apple Literary Services
Mystery Novel "Three Deadly Twins" Receives Official Selection Honors in the New Apple Indie E-Book Awards
"Three Deadly Twins" by David A. Thyfault receives Official Selection Honors in the Mystery category of the 2015 New Apple Summer eBook Awards for Excellence in Independent Publishing. Book Synopsis In the peaceful California town of Palmdale, an attractive blonde named Miranda,... - January 02, 2016 - New Apple Literary Services
Children's Fiction Novel "Jodie Broom and the Book of the Rose" Receives Official Selection Honors in the New Apple Indie E-Book Awards
"Jodie Broom and the Book of the Rose" by Julie Hodgson, illustrated by Nuno Alexandre Vieira, receives Official Selection Honors in the Children's category of the 2015 New Apple Summer eBook Awards for Excellence in Independent Publishing. Book Synopsis The story of Jodie, a young girl... - January 02, 2016 - New Apple Literary Services
Fiction Novel "The Third Throne: Angel of Darkness" Wins New Apple eBook Award for Excellence in Independent Publishing
"The Third Throne: Angel of Darkness" by Tabitha Barret receives Medalist Honors in the "Romance" category of the 2015 New Apple Summer eBook Awards for Excellence in Independent Publishing. Book Synopsis Michelle Black is plagued by terrifying nightmares of Hell and the... - January 02, 2016 - New Apple Literary Services
Author Hosts Book Giveaway for "His PhD is in Hypocrisy…And Other Poems about My Crappy Ex-Boyfriend"
The author of “His PhD is in Hypocrisy…And Other Poems about My Crappy Ex-Boyfriend” is giving away free copies of the book in hopes it can serve as a tool to help reduce fears of the Muslim community. The memoir details the author’s real-life relationship with her Muslim ex-boyfriend, and how the ill-fated romance helped her to battle her own Islamophobia after the September 11th attacks. - January 01, 2016 - Gynarchy
New Book by Author Rodney Bartlett Proposes Plausible Insights Into the Universe and Life, Science and Religion
This new book by publishing company Lulu (available from http://www.lulu.com/shop/rodney-bartlett/future-science-does-the-time-warp/hardcover/product-22491492.html) was written by an average citizen, who believes these thoughts relating to future ideas have always existed (though, since he also believes physics' Unification appears to connect every point and time in the Cosmos, obviously not on early 21st-century Earth in every case). - December 31, 2015 - Rodney Bartlett
Writers of the Future Ends 2015 with Best Year Ever
L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future hits national best seller list, receives starred review and celebrates 75 years of Golden Pen Award all in 2015. - December 31, 2015 - Galaxy Press
Angie Cox Named a Lifetime VIP Member of Strathmore’s Who’s Who
Angie Cox, of Gifford, Illinois, has recently been honored as a lifetime VIP member of Strathmore’s Who’s for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the Arts field. - December 30, 2015 - Strathmore Who's Who
The Grammar Diva's Books Support Better Grammar for the New Year
It is that time of year again when resolutions for the New Year abound: lose weight, stop smoking, get to the gym more often, be kinder to your spouse or your kids—yet a study done by Match.com online dating shows that the two most important characteristics of a potential date are good teeth and good grammar. Speaking and writing contribute as much to a person's image as his or her physique and dental work. - December 30, 2015 - bigwords101
Young Adult Compilation "Baby Girl Box Set" Receives Official Selection Honors in the New Apple Indie E-Book Awards
Baby Girl Box Set by Elle Klass receives Official Selection Honors in the Young Adult category of the 2015 New Apple Summer eBook Awards for Excellence in Independent Publishing. Book Synopsis Abandoned at 12, Baby Girl is forced to face the harsh realities of life and struggles to find her path. - December 30, 2015 - New Apple Literary Services
Fantasy Novel "Conner's Odyssey: Discovery" Receives Official Selection Honors in the New Apple Indie E-Book Awards
Conner's Odyssey: Discovery by Ian C. Bristow receives Official Selection Honors in the Fantasy category of the 2015 New Apple Summer eBook Awards for Excellence in Independent Publishing. Book Synopsis When 14-year-old Conner finds himself on Rohwen—a world as dangerous as it is... - December 30, 2015 - New Apple Literary Services
New Series of Vignettes by Stewart Bird Relates to Ups, Downs of One Man’s Life
Dog Ear Publishing reviews a new book about a young man’s long journey to adulthood and his rocky path to his ultimate destiny by author Stewart Bird. - December 29, 2015 - Dog Ear Publishing
Fantasy Novel "The Guardian, a Sword, & Stilettos" Wins New Apple eBook Award for Excellence in Independent Publishing
"The Guardian, a Sword, & Stilettos" by Kristin D. Van Risseghem receives Medalist Honors in the "Fantasy" category of the 2015 New Apple Summer eBook Awards for Excellence in Independent Publishing. Book Synopsis Zoe Jabril could be just another 17-year-old girl attending... - December 28, 2015 - New Apple Literary Services
Cutter Slagle Slays Lu's House of Fit — December 28, 2015
Spine-tingling suspense writer, Cutter Slagle will visit Lu's House of Fit to and greet the public as he signs limited edition, numbered copies of his newest release, "The Next Victim." - December 28, 2015 - Doce Blant Publishing
Highly-Anticipated Sixth Novel in Alexandra Merritt Mystery Series, "The Las Vegas Sophisticate," Was Released Today
Best-Selling Author of "Maude," Donna Foley Mabry, announces the release of "The Las Vegas Sophisticate," volume six in her popular Alexandra Merritt Mystery Series. - December 27, 2015 - Donna Foley Mabry
Author Releases Third Book in Popular Deathless Night Series
Publication Date: Saturday 26th December 2015 Title: Blood Obsession (Deathless Night Series#3) By: L.E. Wilson Author L.E. Wilson releases "Blood Obsession" on December 26, the third book in the Deathless Night Series. Early reviews are saying this book is "the best one ye.t. L.E. - December 26, 2015 - L.E. Wilson
Da Vinci Press Announces Winning Multiple Gold Medals for "New Book Tweeting da Vinci"
"Tweeting da Vinci" has won numerous gold medals for content and design in its first year of publication. Competing against thousands of books, Tweeting da Vinci took top honors in prestigious national competitions. Among the awards won were: Foreword Reviews Gold Medal Best Nature... - December 26, 2015 - Da Vinci Press
Children's Book "Charlie's Birthday Wish" Receives Official Selection Honors in the New Apple Indie E-Book Awards
"Charlie's Birthday Wish" by Rene Micka, illustrated by Scott Sauer, receives Official Selection Honors in the Children's category of the 2015 New Apple Summer eBook Awards for Excellence in Independent Publishing. Book Synopsis "Charlie’s Birthday Wish," has... - December 25, 2015 - New Apple Literary Services
Fiction Novel "A Life Singular: Part One" Receives Official Selection Honors in the New Apple Indie E-Book Awards
"A Life Singular: Part One" by Lorraine Pestell receives Official Selection Honors in the General Fiction category of the 2015 New Apple Summer eBook Awards for Excellence in Independent Publishing. Book Synopsis The first in a seven-part contemporary fiction serial following a... - December 25, 2015 - New Apple Literary Services
Historical Fiction "Nixon and Dovey: The Legend Returns" Wins New Apple eBook Award for Excellence in Independent Publishing
"Nixon and Dovey; The Legend Returns" by Jay W Curry receives Medalist Honors in the "Historical Fiction" category of the 2015 New Apple Summer eBook Awards for Excellence in Independent Publishing. Book Synopsis Nixon Curry, a talented farm boy, accepts a job at a racing... - December 25, 2015 - New Apple Literary Services
Mystery Novel "Deep Six" Receives Official Selection Honors in the New Apple Indie E-Book Awards
"Deep Six" by Debbi Mack receives Official Selection Honors in the Mystery category of the 2015 New Apple Summer eBook Awards for Excellence in Independent Publishing. Book Synopsis Maryland lawyer, Stephanie Ann "Sam" McRae, is strapped for cash, when an old college friend... - December 25, 2015 - New Apple Literary Services
"An Encouragement Journey" Receives Official Selection Honors in the New Apple Indie E-Book Awards
"An Encouragement Journey" by Bill Carlson receives Official Selection Honors in the Religion-Spirituality category of the 2015 New Apple Summer eBook Awards for Excellence in Independent Publishing. Book Synopsis An Encouragement Journey is a series of four short devotional books that... - December 25, 2015 - New Apple Literary Services