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Second Book Just Released in the YA Fantasy Book Series the Ialana Series - "The Six, and the Gardeners of Ialana"
Virginia author releases the second book in her young adult fantasy series The Ialana Series entitled "The Six, and the Gardeners of Ialana." - September 11, 2014 - Katlynn Brooke
New Sci-Fi Fantasy Tale "Bob the Bubble Gum Spider" Released by First Time Author Gary E. Marche
Oklahoma author, Gary E. Marche is pleased to announce the promotion of his sci-fi fantasy tale - Bob the Bubble Gum Spider. - September 11, 2014 - Gary E. Marche
eBook Publisher Celebrates 11 Years in Gay Romance
Torquere Press is celebrating their 11-year anniversary this month with giveaways, special releases, contests, and more. Torquere Press, a royalty paying, full-service publisher of gay, lesbian, transgender and bisexual romance, began in 2003. The original eBook publisher for the GLBT community,... - September 10, 2014 - Torquere Press
International Bestselling Author, Sherrie Lueder an Co-Author Dawn Taarud Release "My Guarded Secrets," a True Story
Greg Link, a former Charles City, Iowa resident shares memories of neglect, alcoholic parents, a father that sent him to prison...all are told in "My Guarded Secrets," A True Story. - September 10, 2014 - Sherrie Lueder Author and Dawn Taarud Co-Author
Pocket Money Cookery: A Kids Guide to Good and Fast Food
Introducing Pocket Money Cookery: A Kids Guide to Good and Fast Food. - September 10, 2014 - Oober Kids Republic
2014 Pinnacle Book Achievement Award Current Winners
Announcing the Summer 2014 Pinnacle Book Achievement Award Winners - September 09, 2014 - NABE (North American Bookdealers Exchange)
Creative Alchemy Author Offers Free Fantasy Novel Inspired by Real WWII Heroines
"The Gray Tower Trilogy" by Alesha Escobar is a fantasy mashup of magic, mayhem, and espionage, all with an underlying homage to a group of women who made real history. "The Tower's Alchemist," Book 1, is currently free to download at Amazon. - September 09, 2014 - Creative Alchemy, Inc.
"The Promiscuous Puppeteer" Author Walter B. Biondi Announces His Publicist as the Annie Jennings, PR Firm
Walter B. Biondi, author of the newly acclaimed "The Promiscuous Puppeteer," announced today that Annie Jennings, owner of the top North American public relations and publicity firm, "Annie Jennings, PR," will be representing him. Consecutive five star ratings for the book are registered on Goodreads, in the books ongoing 2nd printing for North American, and notably, international sales. - September 07, 2014 - Walter B. Biondi
Author Owen Thomas and OTF Literary Releases New Literary Fiction Novel – "The Lion Trees"
Author, Owen Thomas and OTF Literary are pleased to announce the release of the new literary fiction novel, "The Lion Trees." Just released in August 2014, the book is already receiving rave reviews. - September 07, 2014 - Owen Thomas
New Doud Publishing Offers Co-Authoring Opportunities to Aspiring Authors
For aspiring authors who either lack writing skills, or are insecure about their skills, Doud Publishing will consider co-authoring with them. Besides getting help with wording and suggestions to add interesting content to the book, the new author can get started with no upfront expense. - September 06, 2014 - Doud Publishing
Cartoonist of Iconic Nancy Comic Strip Guy Gilchrist to Appear at Tennessee State Fair on Sept 8th
Will be at TDOT Booth Signing Free Copies of Nancy Loves Nashville - September 06, 2014 - Guy Gilchrist
Author Roselyn Jewell Debuts Her First Thriller, "Degrees of Separation"
Author Roselyn Jewell, who has thus far been known almost entirely for romance, has tried her hand at writing a thriller, and readers may very well find it even better than her romances. It’s called "Degrees of Separation" and features an undercover government organization and a presidential assassination. - September 06, 2014 - Roselyn Jewell
Now in Print & eBook: "Padre The Narrowing Path" by Missouri Author Jennifer Leeper
Barking Rain Press announced the paperback and eBook release of the social justice suspense novel, “Padre: The Narrowing Path” by Kansas City, Missouri author Jennifer Leeper. - September 06, 2014 - Barking Rain Press
Author Donates Three Copies of "Blood Profit$" to Denton Library System
“Blood Profit$: The Lithium Conspiracy,” a new political thriller published by Roundfire Books, is available at Denton Public Library’s three branches in Denton, Texas. Denton resident James N. Patrick Sr., one of the book’s co-authors, donated the copies. Denton is north... - September 06, 2014 - Blood Profit$
More Classes Added, and Book Talk with Diary of a Diva Author Barbarella Fokos, to the San Diego Writers, Ink Fall For Writing Conference
More classes have been added to the line up at the San Diego Writers, Ink Fall For Writing Conference this month. To wrap up the event on Sunday evening, Barbarella Fokos, new author of the book "Diary of a Diva" will talk about the writing process and read from her book. The Fall For... - September 05, 2014 - San Diego Writers, Ink
New York Author Releases First Book in the Mary Jo Melendez Mystery Series - "Muddlin’ Through"
New York author, Steven M. Moore is pleased to announce the release of his new suspenseful mystery, "Muddlin' Through." This is the first book in Moore’s new Mary Jo Melendez Mystery series. - September 05, 2014 - Steven M. Moore
"Once Upon a Mulberry Field" by C. L. Hoang Wins Gold Medal Award for Historical Literature Fiction in Dan Poynter's 2014 Global Ebook Awards
"Once Upon a Mulberry Field," a novel of love during the Vietnam War by San Diego author C. L. Hoang, wins the Gold Medal Award for Historical Literature Fiction (Contemporary) in the 2014 Global Ebook Awards sponsored by Dan Poynter. - September 05, 2014 - Willow Stream Publishing
Book Marketing Report, "Book Marketing, How to Get in Front of Your Target Audience," Now Offered by FPFG
FPFG, a leading book marketing and publicity firm, is offering the report as a no charge download for authors and publishers. - September 05, 2014 - Free Publicity Focus Group
New Historical Fiction Novel is Based on Actual Heroes Who Gave Their Lives to Fight Hitler and the Nazis
Author, Spiros Gratsias is pleased to announce the release of his new historical fiction novel, "The C Enigma." - September 05, 2014 - Spiros Gratsias
Developmental Editor’s Author Client to be Published in September
Editor Susan Mary Malone’s Most Recent Author Client to Publish First Novel “Trouble Brewing” - September 05, 2014 - Malone Editorial Services
New UH Sociology Course Focused on Works of Best-Selling Author Malcolm Gladwell
Who and what is a sociologist? A new undergraduate course taught by Shayne Lee, associate professor of sociology at the University of Houston, will focus on the writings of journalist and best-selling author Malcolm Gladwell in order to delve into the nature of the scientific study of human social... - September 04, 2014 - University of Houston
Nebraska Author R.S. Embach Releases Two Fantasy Novels in One Year and is Working on His Third
Nebraska author, R.S. Embach is pleased to announce the promotion of his two fantasy novels, "The Chronicle of Casaara" and "Kings of Qapra." "Kings of Qapra" is the first book in the new epic fantasy series, The Seventh Age. - September 04, 2014 - R.S. Embach
New York Author David Sakmyster Announces Promotion of His Suspenseful Thriller – "Blindspots"
New York author, David Sakmyster is pleased to announce the promotion of his suspenseful thriller, "Blindspots." Available in both print and ebook format, the book was released by Hive Collective in April 2014. The book is receiving rave reviews on Amazon.com - September 03, 2014 - David Sakmyster
"Interviews with Novelists," an Issue of the Pennsylvania Literary Journal Has Been Released, and Features Interviews with Best-Selling and Award-Winning Writers
Interviews with Novelists: Volume VI, Issue 2: ($10, 178pp, 6X9″, Summer 2014, ISBN: 978-1-937536-84-8, Purchase on CreateSpace (https://www.createspace.com/4978143), Amazon (http://www.amazon.com/dp/193753684X), or Kindle (http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00N84BWHU) for only $2.99): Features... - September 03, 2014 - Anaphora Literary Press
Award-Winning Author, John Michael Cummings, Chats with PLJ
John Michael Cummings’ first novel, "The Night I Freed John Brown" (Penguin Group, 2008) won The Paterson Prize for Books for Young People. He also published a second young adult novel "Ugly to Start With" (West Virginia University Press, 2011). His short story “The Scratchboard Project” received an honorable mention in The Best American Short Stories 2007. - September 02, 2014 - Anaphora Literary Press
Interview with Bob Van Laerhoven, Winner of the 2007 Knack Hercule Poirot Prize, for His Mystery Novel, "Baudelaire’s Revenge: Pennsylvania Literary Journal"
Interview posted with Bob Van Laerhoven: Flemish author of more than 30 books, available in three languages: Dutch, French, and English. Currently published in The Netherlands, Belgium, Canada and France. Winner of the Hercule Poirot Prize for the best crime novel of the year 2007 with De Wraak van Baudelaire (Baudelaire’s Revenge). - September 02, 2014 - Anaphora Literary Press
Memory War - Book 3 of The Memory Wars Trilogy, the Epic Urban Fantasy Series by New Irish Author Paul Anthony Shortt
Available from September 2nd, through Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and wherever books are sold. - September 02, 2014 - Paul Anthony Shortt
August Releases from Class Act Books
This month’s releases from Class Act Books combine Romance with Mystery and Science Fiction: "Crushed Love, Well Shaken" by Bob Young. Bob Young has contributed several novels to the Class Act Books titles. "Crushed Love Well Shaken" is a romance set during World War II... - September 02, 2014 - Class Act Books
Double Dragon Publishing Releases August Book Title List
August releases from Double Dragon Publishing include two views of the vampire legend, a time travel tale, and an entry in an established series. "Sinners Obsession" by Linda Nightingale. A vampire romance and the third entry in the Sinner series, this novel continues the tale of Morgan... - September 02, 2014 - Double Dragon Publishing
Author Catherine Sharp Releases Her Novel, “Blood Lust”
A mystery fiction romance novel that follows two lovers on a mission to find a serial killer in the streets of Los Angeles. - September 02, 2014 - DGT Book Promotions, LLC
Eternal Press and Damnation Books Announces New Titles
All titles at Damnation Books and Eternal Press are available at Amazon, CoffeeTime, OmniLit, iTunes and on the publisher’s websites. http://damnationbooks.com and http://eternalpress.biz. Paperback copies are also available at these major outlets and through LSI. - September 01, 2014 - Caliburn Press LLC
A New Book to Uplift and Encourage Christians
Lulu.com Publishes "GREAT AND PRECIOUS PROMISES" by Daisy Buckner. - September 01, 2014 - Ollie and Daisy Buckner
Tennessee Author Releases Third Book in His Epic Fantasy Series Tthe Fovean Chronicles - "Indomitus Oriens"
Author, Robert W. Brady is pleased to announce the release of third book in his epic fantasy series, The Fovean Chronicles - "Indomitus Oriens." To say that Randy Morden had an effect on Fovea is an understatement. More than ten years after his arrival, the Fovean High Council is in a... - August 31, 2014 - Robert W. Brady
Author Kim Lunansky Signing, "How to Teach Your Kids to Swear" 2nd Bonus Edition at Chapters Devonshire
Chapters Indigo is featuring Author Kim Lunansky and her title, "How to Teach Your Kids to Swear" 2nd Bonus Edition release at their Devonshire Mall (Windsor Ontario) location Sunday 31 August 2014 from 1:00PM to 4:00PM. - August 31, 2014 - DonnaInk Publications, L.L.C.
Soma Stanford, Lesbian Physician, Releases Erotic Novel, "Jade Wallace"
Harlot Press is pleased to announce its publication of "Jade Wallace," a lesbian erotica novel by Dr. Soma Stanford (www.somastanford.com). Dr. Soma Stanford (author’s pen name) is a Canadian, lesbian, physician and writer. Her new lesbian erotica novel, "Jade Wallace,"... - August 30, 2014 - Harlot Press
Serendipity Literary Agency and She Writes Press Announce Their First Memoir Discovery Competition
In an effort to promote and publish more women’s voices, the agency and publisher have teamed up to offer one Grand Prize Winner a publishing contract with She Writes Press. She Writes Press and Serendipity Literary Agency announced recently that they have joined forces to offer one author a... - August 30, 2014 - Serendipity Literary Agency
Amazon Kindle Price Promotion for "Sky's Journal"
Just announced, the newly released “Sky's Journal: Life and Adventures as told by an Arizona Mini Poodle” will be available on Amazon Kindle as a Price Promotion starting, Friday, August 29, 2014. - August 29, 2014 - Frederick Fichman
Stargazer Literary Prizes Announces August Finalists Winners
Stargazer Literary Prizes announces three finalists that have been shortlisted for its annual prize competition. - August 29, 2014 - Stargazer Literary Prizes
Free Books and Secrets Revealed as "Anthony and the Magic Picture Frame" Celebrates Ten-Year Anniversary
Award-Winning Book Showcases Amazing Photographs of Boy's Journey Through Time; Offers Inspiring Lessons of History - August 29, 2014 - Magic Picture Frame Studio
Narroway Publishing LLC/Imprint Narroway Press Announces the Release of "Evil and the Details," Book Two in Roy A. Teel Jr.'s New Fifteen Book Crime Novel Series
Is America morally bankrupt? Why do we read stories about the sex trade and human trafficking but take little action to stop it? - August 28, 2014 - Narroway Publishing LLC
Deaf Author Breaks Literary Barriers to Prosper with Mainstream Novel
Announcing the publication of a debut mainstream novel by a deaf author. - August 28, 2014 - Daryl Hajek
New "Awesome Life Tips" Book Shows Readers How to Consciously Create an Amazing Life They Love
In short and powerful daily tips, author Stephenie Zamora gives you a daily boost of insight, direction, and inspiration to remind you that every moment of every day is an opportunity to consciously create an amazing life you love. - August 28, 2014 - Stephenie Zamora Media, LLC
Brownstone Poets Presents Jay Chollick and Su Polo on Tuesday, September 16 at 7:30 p.m. at Café Dada
Brownstone Poets presents Jay Chollick and Su Polo on Tuesday, September 16 at 7:30 p.m. at Café Dada. Enjoy the Old World ambiance. There’s an open mic as well. Poetry does grow in Park Slope, Brooklyn. - August 28, 2014 - The Brownstone Poets
"Tellurian" Authored by Mark F. Kalita Released for Pre-Sale in Paperback and Kindle at Kalita.com
Mark Kalita announces the pre-release of his new book entitled, "Tellurian" in which the design for the coming earth age of peace and unity is outlined. - August 28, 2014 - Mark Kalita Enterprises
Blue Dome Press is Pleased to Announce the Release of "Private and Royal Life in the Ottoman Palace" by Ilber Ortayli
Topkapi Palace, an architectural jewel on Istanbul’s historic peninsula, was the heart of the Empire. It was where the Sultan not only made important political decisions, but also where he lived with his family. - August 28, 2014 - Blue Dome Press
Angie Cox Has Recently Been Recognized by America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals
Angie Cox of Gifford, Illinois, has recently been inducted into the America’s Registry Roundtable. Her contributions and achievements in the field of The Arts have qualified her for this honor. - August 27, 2014 - America's Registry of Outstanding Professionals
Maryland Author Beverly Garside Foresees America’s Future
The current partisan crises in Washington over budget battles and dysfunctional government may be unsettling for many Americans, but for one Maryland resident they are more than just current politics. They are the first signs of the fulfillment of a frightening prophecy. - August 27, 2014 - Beverly Garside
Affordable San Diego Writers Conference Coming in September
Writers have a chance to increase their skills at the Third Annual San Diego Writers, Ink Fall For Writing conference September 12 to 14, 2014. Classes and workshops run the gamut from fiction, memoir and poetry writing, to collage and marketing classes. When asked what benefits she thought... - August 27, 2014 - San Diego Writers, Ink
Sandra Day O'Connor and H. Alan Day Presenting at National Book Festival in Washington D.C.
Sandra Day O'Connor penned the foreword to her brother H. Alan Day's new memoir "The Horse Lover: A Cowboy's Quest to Save the Wild Mustangs" and will interview him at the Library of Congress National Book Festival this Saturday, August 30 in Washington D.C. - August 27, 2014 - LWS Literary Services
Canadian Author Announces Promotion of Her Things in the Night Paranormal Romance Series
Author, Mandy Rosko is pleased to announce the promotion of her Things in the Night Paranormal Romance series. Rosko puts her love of writing romances with vampires, werewolves and dragons to work in book one, "The Vampire’s Curse." - August 27, 2014 - Mandy Rosko