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Come Celebrate the Annual Meeting and Community Party with San Diego Writers, Ink

San Diego Writers, Ink (SDWI) celebrates two years at their Liberty Station location and over ten years as a non-profit. SDWI’s Annual Community and Membership meeting is an opportunity to come together in a warm and welcoming gathering to celebrate writing and writers. Join the board members... - August 06, 2015 - San Diego Writers, Ink

Sweet Romance Writers International Showcases New Book by E.C. Jackson

"A Gateway to Hope" marks E. C. Jackson’s debut as an exciting inspirational sweet romance author. - August 06, 2015 - Sweet Romance Writers International

BookBuzz.net Interviews "Approaching Twi-Night" Author M. Thomas Apple

BookBuzz.net is pleased to announce the promotion of "Approaching Twi-Night." This literary sports fiction novel by author M. Thomas Apple follows an aging baseball player who is given one final chance at professional and personal redemption in small town America as he struggles to come to grips with his past, his sense of self, and his career. - August 06, 2015 - BookBuzz

BookBuzz.net Interviews "Inside A String" Author and Musician Tom MacLear

BookBuzz.net is pleased to announce the promotion of "Inside A String." A collection of poetry and stories from author and musician Tom MacLear. MacLear, along with his singing partner, Heather Waters won Best Country Song 2014 by the Hollywood Music In Media Awards for last summer’s U.S. Country Radio Favorite: "SOMEDAY." - August 06, 2015 - BookBuzz

The Chris Six Group Promotes Literary Family Saga About an Under the Radar Illness - "I, Kidney"

The Chris Six Group is pleased to announce the promotion of their book, "I, Kidney: A Novel." An under-the-radar illness confronts one family in this literary family saga. - August 06, 2015 - The Chris Six Group

L. Ron Hubbard Theatre Performance of "The Green God" Scheduled for Saturday, August 8 and 15

For things to do in LA, Attend a Live Theater Production of “The Green God” by L. Ron Hubbard. - August 05, 2015 - Galaxy Press

Brownstone Poets Presents Michael Broder, Susan H. Maurer, Jason Schneiderman at Park Plaza Restaurant Sat, 9/5

Brownstone Poets presents Michael Broder, Susan H. Maurer, and Jason Schneiderman, Saturday, September 5, 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. Brownstone Poets presents: Michael Broder Susan H. - August 05, 2015 - The Brownstone Poets

Noted Coach and Author to Visit Dana Point, CA for a Day of Motivation and Levity – August 16, 2015

August will welcome a host of athletes, students, and the general public to gather at the prestigious St. Regis Monarch Beach in beautiful Dana Point for an afternoon with Coach Robert M. Kelly, Jr. Fitness enthusiasts will rub shoulders with Coach Kelly at the beachside resort setting as they listen to his motivational presentation about how to find success in the “Game of Life.” Familiar with life’s ups and downs, Robert M. Kelly, Jr. - August 04, 2015 - Doce Blant Publishing

"The Hunted - Addiction" - Part 2 is Now Available

Discover the addiction...find out what happens next in the 5th installment of "The Hunted" series by Ivy Smoak. - August 03, 2015 - Ivy Smoak Publishing

Professor Marks 1st Anniversary of Michael Brown’s Death with Release of New Book

Willingboro Native Writes Book on the Ferguson Uprising and the Courage it Produced - August 02, 2015 - Leah Gunning Francis

Mystery and Suspense from D.A. Pupa

Enthralling new thriller tracks the involvement of an FBI agent and serial killer. - August 01, 2015 - WingSpan Publishing Inc

International Author Meets His New Carlsbad Neighbors

Carlsbad has been adopted as the new home for Timothy Rose. After living and working 24 years in New Zealand, he has returned to America to continue his teaching and writing. Timothy has been invited to the monthly Fair hosted by Mystical Dragon, Carlsbad this Saturday and Sunday. He will be signing his latest book, "56 Notions" of Success inspired by his overseas experience. - August 01, 2015 - 56 Notions

Children's Book Inspired by Equal Parts Oz and Wonderland

Sometimes a big imagination is all you need. That, and a dead mouse. - July 31, 2015 - B.K. Brain

Monsters, Magic and Mayhem Abound in the New Willakaville Series: Not Your Average Bedtime Stories

Release of two new middle grade illustrated adventure books. - July 31, 2015 - Willakaville

Johannesburg-Based Writer Jyri Hamalainen Signs Two Book Deal with Copyhouse Press

Copyhouse Press Ltd Expands into Global South. - July 31, 2015 - Copyhouse Press Ltd

Noted Author and Pirates Converge in Beaufort, NC for Annual Pirate Invasion – August 7 and 8, 2015

Friday and Saturday will welcome a host of talent from the entertainment and media industry to gather at the waterfront in downtown Beaufort for the annual Beaufort Pirate Invasion. Among those most familiar with pirate festivals and Caribbean history is author, Jaye Helm who will be signing books, providing photo opportunities. - July 31, 2015 - Doce Blant Publishing

Cheri Blossum, Author of "Secrets & Seduction" Has Been Outted! and No One Cares...

The author of "Secrets & Seduction," 2015 winner Best Erotica is not Cheri Blossum! - July 31, 2015 - Written in Stone

BookBuzz.net Interviews "Mother of Demons" Authors Maynards Sims

BookBuzz.net is pleased to announce the promotion of the new supernatural thriller "Mother of Demons" from authors, Maynard Sims. - July 31, 2015 - BookBuzz

Now in Print & eBook: "The Hanged Man’s Noose" by Debut Canadian Author Judy Penz Sheluk

Barking Rain Press announced the paperback and eBook release of the first book in the new "Glass Dolphin Mysteries" series, "The Hanged Man’s Noose," by Canadian author Judy Penz Sheluk. - July 31, 2015 - Barking Rain Press

"The Last Christmas of JonBenet Ramsey" Updated Book Version with 2 Major New Revelations, to be Released July 30, 2015 Only at the Author's Website: Laurencelsmith.com

"The Last Christmas of JonBenet Ramsey" updated version authored by Psychotherapist Laurence L. Smith released for publication on July 30, 2015 and will be available only at the author's website: http://www.laurencelsmith.com. The new revelations not previously known to the public could lead to a determinate finding, while serving to solidify the author's conclusions reached in the original book. - July 30, 2015 - Psychotherapist Laurence L. Smith

Mickey Mouse Club's 60th Anniversary is Celebrated with Fond Memories from a Mouseketeer Favorite

This year, 2015, marks the 60th anniversary of Walt Disney classic children's TV series, the Mickey Mouse Club having debuted in 1955. One of the Club's most talented and popular Mouseketeers, Bobby Burgess, celebrates the show's 60th year with his new book, "Ears and Bubbles - Dancing My Way from the Mickey Mouse Club to The Lawrence Welk Show." - July 30, 2015 - Bobby Burgess

Writers of the Future Volume 31 Hits Publishers Weekly Bestseller List

13 writers and 12 artists are now publishing bestsellers as winners of the L. Ron Hubbard Writers and Illustrators of the Future Contests as published in Writers of the Future Volume 31 (Galaxy Press). - July 30, 2015 - Galaxy Press

BookBuzz.net Interviews "Melody Hill" Author Rick DeStefanis

BookBuzz.net is pleased to announce the promotion of the new military espionage thriller "Melody Hill" from author, Rick DeStefanis. - July 30, 2015 - BookBuzz

Shining Light on the People and History Behind San Francisco

In her two upcoming books, Heather Jacks explores the quirky culture in the Bay Area. - July 30, 2015 - The Noise Beneath the Apple

Striped Cat Press and Author S F Chapman Release New Genetic Engineering Science Fiction Novel - "Floyd 5.136"

Striped Cat Press and author, S F Chapman are pleased to announce the of their science fiction novel, "Floyd 5.136," which is a thought-provoking genetic engineering story. Who was she? Floyd stared with great interest at the slumbering young woman as she was slowly freed from the silky... - July 30, 2015 - Striped Cat Press

Eternal Press and Damnation Books Release August Titles

Damnation Books and Eternal Press will release new titles on 1 August 2015. Distribution of e-books and trade paperbacks includes Barnes & Noble, Nook, Amazon, Kindle, OmniLit, itunes, All Romance and other retailers. - July 29, 2015 - Caliburn Press LLC

Series Featuring Inspector Lestrade Descendant Introduces New Generation of Fans to Sherlock Holmes

Master sleuth Sherlock Holmes may have a found a brand new fan base with the debut of Paula Berinstein’s Amanda Lester and the Pink Sugar Conspiracy, the first title in her Amanda Lester, Detective line. Set in England’s Lake District, the series revolves around a twelve-year-old girl,... - July 29, 2015 - Paula Berinstein

“How to Transform your Life in 14 Days” Brand New Actionable Book Just Released

“How to Transform your Life in 14 Days” is a step by step guide to change minds and look at life differently. Sylviane Nuccio, CPC; life coach and expert of the law of attraction and the subconscious mind has revealed the specific steps that brought her from a less then desirable life to a life of abundance and travels all over Europe for 13 months. - July 29, 2015 - Sylviane Nuccio, CPC

Copyhouse Press Announces New Forthcoming Fantasy Novel

Debut by Author Argent Hellion Takes Genre to New Heights - Fuses the Best of G.R.R. Martin, J.R.R. Tolkien and Mervyn Peake with the Heroes and the Horrors of European Folklore in a Unique New Setting that feels organic and alive. - July 29, 2015 - Copyhouse Press Ltd

Eva Kowalski Launches Ambitious Memoir About Becoming Jewish on Indiegogo

Author seeks support through crowdfunding for a memoir about Judaism, which presents a new and compelling perspective on the faith and culture. - July 29, 2015 - Eva Kowalski

Author Christopher Cass Joins Copyhouse Press

North Devon Author Brings His Acclaimed Debut Novel to Copyhouse for New Edition. - July 29, 2015 - Copyhouse Press Ltd

Now in Print & eBook: "The Chronocar" by Debut Chicago Author Steve Bellinger

Barking Rain Press announced the print and eBook release of the new sci-fi time travel thriller "The Chronocar" by Chicago, Illinois, debut author Steve Bellinger. - July 29, 2015 - Barking Rain Press

International Award-Winning Artist, Rob Prior Named as Judge for Worldwide Illustration Contest

Internationally renowned artist Rob Prior was announced as a judge for the L. Ron Hubbard Presents Illustrators of the Future Contest. - July 28, 2015 - Galaxy Press

Think You Know All About Disney Marketing? Think Again.

Release of a new book, "Inside the Disney Marketing Machine - in the Era of Michael Eisner and Frank Wells," written by former Disney Director of Corporate Synergy, Lorraine Santoli. Go behind closed doors where creativity reigned and synergy crossed all company boundaries. Read about the big ideas, meet the marketing masters, and learn about the synergy program that permeated every Disney business segment and crushed silo-based thinking. All from a first-person view. - July 28, 2015 - Santoli Communications

Author Crockett L. Grabbe PhD Releases His Book, “How the WTC Was REALLY Demolished on 9/11: Image-Rich Analysis”

In “How the WTC Was REALLY Demolished on 9/11,” author Crockett L. Grabbe discusses the full scientific facts and evidence of the Sept. 11, 2001 attack at the World Trade Center in an easy-to-understand manner with 45 color photos. - July 27, 2015 - DGT Book Promotions, LLC

Motivational Speaker Releases a Powerful Book on Positive Self Image

Marilyn L. Donnellan has been on an amazing journey; from dealing with childhood bullying and verbal abuse to becoming an internationally published author and motivational speaker, and successful consultant to nonprofits. But there’s a twist – she has achieved it all while fighting... - July 27, 2015 - Halo Publishing International

South African Author’s Novel About an Apartheid Romance Raises Questions About Race Relations in America Today

In Mark Fine’s new novel, "The Zebra Affaire: An Apartheid Love Story," readers are introduced to an interracial couple’s terrifying experiences in 1970’s South Africa. For Elsa, her affair with Stanwell may prove lethal; she’s white and he’s black, and they dared to fall in love. Defying the ‘Sexual Offences Act of 1957,’ a criminal felony. "The Zebra Affaire" is both thoughtful and relevant, and is a warning about forces that divide humanity to this very day. - July 26, 2015 - Fine Books

New Contemporary Fiction for All Dreamers of Buried Treasure - "Metal," by Java Davis

BookBuzz.net is pleased to announce the release of a new, contemporary novel, "Metal: A Treasure Hunt," by popular indie author Java Davis. - July 25, 2015 - Java Davis

Author T.D. Cochran Releases First Book in His "The Castle" Thriller Series – Castle on the Island

Author T.D. Cochran is pleased to announce the release of his debut action spy thriller, "Castle on the Island." This the first book in “The Castle” thriller series by the author and was just released July 10, 2015. Cochran is currently working on the follow-up novel, "Castle on the Mountain" and has tentatively scheduled it for release during the summer of 2016. - July 25, 2015 - T.D. Cochran

Light Of The Moon Publishing Releases New G.W. Mullins Book " Native American Legends Stories Of The Hopi Indians Vol Two"

Author G.W. Mullins and award winning artist C.L. Hause have once again joined together for a new two volume book release. "Native American Legends Stories Of The Hopi Indians Vol Two," offers an in depth study of the culture, legends and myths of the Hopi Indians. Contained in 211 pages are some of the best stories originating from the history of the Hopi Indian tribe. - July 24, 2015 - Light Of The Moon Publishing

“Morro Rock: The Veiled Bride of the Nine Sisters” Photo Edition Released

Marquis Publishing, an affiliate of the Marquis Gallery announces the release of “Morro Rock: The Veiled Bride of the Nine Sisters.” The edition is California artist Marques Vickers’ 135+ stunning photographic survey capturing the diversity and varied perspectives of the sacred monolith. Morro Rock is the most prominent of the Nine Sister mountain range located within San Luis Obispo County and fronts a beachfront gateway to the city of Morro Bay, California. - July 24, 2015 - Marquis Publishing

Light Of The Moon Publishing Releases New G.W. Mullins Book "Native American Legends Stories Of The Hopi Indians Vol One"

Author G.W. Mullins and award winning artist C.L. Hause have once again joined together for a new two volume book release. "Native American Legends Stories Of The Hopi Indians Vol One," offers an in depth study of the Hopi Indian tribe. Contained in 207 pages are some of the best stories originating from the history of the Hopi Indians. - July 24, 2015 - Light Of The Moon Publishing

Light Of The Moon Publishing Releases New G.W. Mullins Folklore Book “The Best Native American Myths, Legends And Folklore”

G.W. Mullins, author of the best-selling series “Walking With Spirits” and “The Native American Story Book” returns with “The Best Native American Myths, Legends And Folklore.” Light Of The Moon Publishing has released this new book which features stories of the Native Americans with original art by award winning artist C.L. Hause. Contained in 220 pages, it is a huge collection of Native American history. - July 24, 2015 - Light Of The Moon Publishing

Light Of The Moon Publishing Releases "The Native American Story Book Volume Three - Stories Of The American Indians For Children"

Author G.W. Mullins follows up his highly successful "The Native American Story Book - Stories Of The American Indians For Children" book release with a third volume. "The Native American Story Book Volume Three - Stories Of The American Indians For Children" features new stories which are selected for young readers while presenting children with a chance to explore Native American history. - July 24, 2015 - Light Of The Moon Publishing

Light Of The Moon Publishing Releases Sixth Volume of Native American Folklore Series "Walking With Spirits Native American Myths, Legends, And Folklore"

Author G.W. Mullins continues his highly successful Walking With Spirits book series with a sixth volume. Light Of The Moon Publishing has released a new installment in the series that features new stories of the Native American Indians with new original art by award winning artist and illustrator C.L. Hause. Contained in 260 pages, "Walking With Spirits Volume Six" is a huge collection of Native American history. - July 24, 2015 - Light Of The Moon Publishing

CEO and International Best Selling Author Anutza Bellissimo Announces Release of “The Highly Effective Executive” to Quick Praise

To excel as a 21st-century executive, it requires preparation, focus and the right mindset. Unfortunately, many executives and business owners are operating using passé methods and strategies that are just not optimal any longer. Acclaimed CEO, Coach and International bestselling author Anutza Bellissimo opens up what works and why in her new book “The Highly Effective Executive.” - July 23, 2015 - Stress & Anger Management Institute

"Nature As Art" Second Edition Compares Photography with Abstract Compositions

Marquis Publishing, an affiliate of the Marquis Gallery announces the release of the edition “Nature as Art: Two,” a photographic eBook edition of northern California artist Marques Vickers’ works. The second volume in the Nature as Art series offers a unique comparison between... - July 22, 2015 - Marquis Publishing

Newly Released Book Offers Positive Portrait of Catholic Characters