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"Shattered Trust" by Lynda Bailey
Learning to love is the easy part… "Shattered Trust" by Lynda Bailey Lynda Bailey grew up in the Midwest, making up stories to go along with her favorite TV shows. That urge to create never ceased. Now she spends her time writing – when she’s not digging in the dirt -... - August 11, 2014 - Lynda's Tales
Indian Digital Comic App HuHuba is Now Available on iOS
Bending Light's HuHuba, an exclusive app for Indian comics, is now available on iOS App Store. - August 11, 2014 - Bending Light Apps
"Alpha Females and Beta Males have Damaged Today's Dating Scene": Book Author Alan Roger Currie Creates Controversy on BlogTalkRadio
Are "Alpha females" and "Beta males" to blame for most of today's problems between dating singles? Author and Dating Coach Alan Roger Currie says the answer is a resounding "yes." Currie, who was recently a guest panelist on a BlogTalkRadio program for a discussion about "Manhood and Marriage" expressed some harsh criticisms of women who want to "wear the pants" in their relationships with men as well as men who allow women to "get away with bad behavior." - August 10, 2014 - Mode One Multimedia, Inc.
Introducing a Fresh Biography Memoir Series "The Rebirth-The Memoirs of One Who Was Born Lost Reborn" by New Author Tammy Ms. Marie Johnson
Details of the new biography memoir series "The Rebirth-The Memoirs of One Who Was Born Lost Reborn" by Tammy Ms. Marie Johnson set to start September 1, 2014. - August 10, 2014 - Sunshine Marie Network
D.C. Area Best-Selling Author to Donate Proceeds to Wounded Warrior Project
Laura Kaye, New York Times and USA Today Bestselling author, will be donating all of her proceeds from the first two weeks of sales from "Hard To Hold On To" (Hard Ink Series) to the Wounded Warrior Project. Sitting in the extremely hot category of Contemporary Romantic Suspense,... - August 10, 2014 - Laura Kaye
"The Solar Energy Potential for Desalination Plants '14" by Dr Joseph S Maresca on Amazon/Kindle
This recently released ebook explains how solar energy can be employed to power desalination plants thereby producing cheaper water over the use of fossil fuels over the long term. Desalination plants and pipeline infrastructure are needed to bring fresh water to areas where there is insufficient rainfall like the American Southwest and many places in Africa and Asia. There are few books which address this subject comprehensively as this one does. - August 10, 2014 - Dr Joseph S Maresca
The Nightlife Culture Initiative Announces "The Nightlife Safety Guide"
The Nightlife Cultural Initiative (NCI) is pleased to announce a new book written to increase the personal safety of everyone who enjoys nightlife culture. - August 08, 2014 - Nightlife Publishing LLC
Brinn Media Announces Publication of "Cubist in a Cubicle"
Brinn Media publishing has announced the publication of "Cubist in a Cubicle", a new book of business cartoons written by Marc Bilgrey and published on Amazon as an ebook for the Kindle. - August 08, 2014 - Brinn Media
21 Yr Old CEO Composer Empowers Ygen & Composer John Williams Inspiration
From New England to Florida and across the USA 21-Yr-Old business guru, award-winning novelist, international charity founder, lyricist & composer, RJ Tolson, leads by example for millennials and cites legendary composer, conductor & pianist John Williams as inspiration. - August 07, 2014 - R.J. Tolson
Helping Engaged Couples Fight Divorce Rates by Exploring the Universal, and Denominational, Patterns That Govern Our Lives
"Before You Tie the Sacred Knot" by Dr. Angela B. Chester guides readers in premarital education from a do-it-yourself approach; second book in series is geared towards Christian couples. - August 07, 2014 - Angela Chester International
"Set Up: The Story of Trinity" by Desiree Cochran - A Love Triangle Turned Murder Mystery
"The Story of Trinity" by Desiree Cochran e-book to be released to all major online and ebook retailers in August 2014. - August 07, 2014 - Desiree Cochran
Stephen F. Kaufman Releases Two Major Book Titles
Stephen F. Kaufman, author of Musashi's "Book of Five Rings" and Sun Tzu's "Art of War" releases two major book titles. - August 06, 2014 - Hanshi Wisdom Press
New Adult Fantasy Author A. Wrighton Gives Potato Salad a Run for Its Crowdfunding Money
Genre-bending author A. Wrighton launches an IndieGoGo crowdfunding campaign to fund the remaining Dragonics & Runics Series books and bring more dragons to bookworms everywhere.. - August 06, 2014 - A. Wrighton
New Book Lets Teens Delve Into the Adult World of Law and Litigation
Can a 16 year old genius attorney learn to survive in the adult world of law and litigation? That’s the question answered in Jodie Toohey’s new novel, "Melody Madson – May It Please the Court?" Toohey will be celebrating publication of the book with a launch party open... - August 06, 2014 - Author Jodie Toohey
"Farm Girl" Reveals Rural Humor
New Book Highlights Funny and Agonizing Adventures of Growing Up on a Farm - August 06, 2014 - Shanna Hatfield, Author
"Rainbow and Friends Love One Another" New Book Launched
Word of mouth is spreading...Nicolette's book just launched and is available now nationwide on Amazon.com, Barnes and Nobles, etc. With several successful book signings in San Luis Obispo, Pismo Beach, Arroyo Grande and Grover Beach, books are selling quickly. Animal lovers and children especially are loving this adorable cat getting along with chickens book. - August 05, 2014 - Abundant Life Art
Photographer/Author JaTawny M. Chatmon's New Book Inspires and Empowers Our Daughters
Through the medium of photography and inspirational words, photographer/author JaTawny M. Chatmon feels compelled to bring home to our daughters that they need to make the most of life and find the right direction for themselves. - August 05, 2014 - Chimerical Art Books
Morgan James Publishing Reveals the “Dirty Little Secrets” of Internet Marketing
"Amazon’s Dirty Little Secrets: How to Use the Power of Others to Market and Sell for You" by Greg Jameson provides business owners with the formula they need to become successful marketers. - August 05, 2014 - WebStores Ltd
An Underground Female Mafia Surfaces in Charleston in New "Butterflies Wake" Novel by Author Arlene Lagos
Author Arlene Lagos will hold a book signing and release party at Triangle Char Bar at 828 Savannah Highway in the West Ashley area of Charleston on Saturday, August 15th from 7-10pm. - August 05, 2014 - Beyond Earth Series
Narroway Publishing LLC/Imprint Narroway Press Announces the Release of "Rise of the Iron Eagle" Book One in Roy A. Teel Jr.'s New Fifteen Book Crime Novel Series
Is capital punishment fair? Do the ends justify the means? Do we as a society have the stomach to carry out an execution after the sentence has been handed down and the appeals process completed? - August 04, 2014 - Narroway Publishing LLC
Dousic Entertainment Releases "The Making of a Child of Destiny" The Andretta Tillman Story
The Behind the Scene Story of Beyoncé and Destiny's Child Rise to Fame. - August 04, 2014 - Dousic Entertainment Publishing
Fran Briggs Releases Best of Summer Reading 2014, Part III
From a treadmill or sunny hill, poolside to bedside, Americans are reading. Fittingly, Fran Briggs, an award-winning journalist recently announces The Best of Summer Reading, 2014, Part III. - August 04, 2014 - eMediaCampaigns!
Shea’s Lounge Book Premier and Signing
This new book is based on actual events that involve Joe discovering and adopting a street dog that had been living on the central Florida streets for at least two years. Shea, the runaway, was an escape artist who repeatedly escaped from his yard only to be repeatedly caught by Animal Control officers, myself, or by his neighbors on numerous occasions, until one day, after another escape, she returned home and never left again. - August 03, 2014 - Joe Ozier
Lebanese Woman Turns Her Back on All She Knows
Seeking the true meaning of freedom, a young Lebanese woman turns her back on all she knows to explore her personal truth without fear of judgment. The first among the women in her family line to leave Lebanon and live independently, Cynthia Belmer displays true courage and motivation in her quest... - August 03, 2014 - Cynthia Belmer
DTR Inc. Offering Low “Try the Program” Prices for Its Work Readiness Program in August, 2014
Discounts for both the Instructor Book and Classroom (Student) Book are available in August. Discounts for the Classroom Book are usually only available for venues that purchase a full program. That requirement has been waived for August, 2014. - August 03, 2014 - DTR Inc.
Minister and College Professor Eric K. Williams Releases New Children’s Fantasy – "Edric the Hatchling Gryphon"
Minister, college professor, and author Dr. Eric K. Williams is pleased to announce the release of his new children’s fantasy book, "Edric the Hatchling Gryphon." - August 03, 2014 - Eric K. Williams
Double Dragon Publishing Releases List of July Titles
In July, Double Dragon Publishing released six new titles in the genres of thrillers and fantasies. They are: July Releases from Double Dragon Publishing: "The Lazarus Experiment" by Mark Degasperi "Twisted Tails VIII" compiled by J Richard Jacobs, "The Black... - August 03, 2014 - Double Dragon Publishing
Arkansas Author Releases New Young Adult Science Fiction Dystopian Novel – "I Town"
Arkansas author, Timothy Koch is pleased to announce the release of his YA sci-fi/dystopian novel, "I Town." - August 03, 2014 - Timothy Koch
Now in Print & eBook: "The Scarred Letter" by Virginia Author Val Muller
Barking Rain Press, a non-profit fiction publisher, announced the paperback and eBook release of “The Scarred Letter,” a YA reboot of Nathaniel Hawthorne’s classic American novel “The Scarlett Letter.” Written by veteran high school English teacher Val Muller of... - August 03, 2014 - Barking Rain Press
Just Published: Alphabet Animals
New Book Just Published, “Alphabet Animals” Easy and Fun Way to Learn Alphabet with Pictures and Text. For Mothers and their Toddlers. - August 02, 2014 - Frederick Fichman
Roselyn Jewell Announces Publication of her Second Book, "The Family Garden"
Newly emerged author, Roselyn Jewell, is happy to announce the news of the publication of her second book. It is a romance/inspirational novel and will invoke a range of emotional responses from readers. - August 02, 2014 - Roselyn Jewell
Roselyn Jewell Announces Publication of Her Third Novel, "Coffee, Love, and Other Stimulants"
Romance author Roselyn Jewell is happy to share the news of the publication of her third book. It is a contemporary romance novel that will take readers through the journey of finding “the one.” - August 02, 2014 - Roselyn Jewell
Now in Print & eBook: "Building a Better Monster: Legend of the Chupacabra" by Christopher Treagus
Barking Rain Press today announced the paperback and eBook release of the supernatural thriller “Building a Better Monster: Legend of the Chupacabra” by Santa Rosa, California author Christopher Treagus. - August 02, 2014 - Barking Rain Press
Damnation Books & Eternal Press Released Five Fiction Titles
Damnation Books and Eternal Press are pleased to release another round of new fiction titles. Owners William and Kim Richards Gilchrist are continually offering quality fiction at regular intervals. Please visit Damnation Books at http://damnationbooks.com and Eternal Press at http://eternalpress.biz for darned good fiction at a darned good price. - August 01, 2014 - Caliburn Press LLC
Just Published: Sky's Journal: Life and Adventures as Told by an Arizona Mini Poodle
Mini Poodle, Sky, is writing her own journal about her life and adventures. Let's join her for the journey. - August 01, 2014 - Frederick Fichman
New Erotic Romance in Weekly Short Story Format Takes the Web by Storm
Fans are raving about the raven-haired girl and what she calls her "experiment" with the middle-aged married man who has fallen for her. Can a beautiful truth be wrapped in a terrible lie, or will they shatter hearts and ruin lives? - August 01, 2014 - The Raven Trysts
Holocaust Memorial Center Presents “Righteous of Poland” Book Talk and Lecture, Aug. 5
Rabbi Cukierkorn and Tammeus tell the story of brothers Zygie and the late Sol Allweiss in their book "They Were Just People: Stories of Rescue in Poland During the Holocaust." In addition to the Allweiss brothers’ story, the book chronicles nearly two dozen other accounts of how Jews in Poland survived the Shoah with non-Jewish help. - August 01, 2014 - Holocaust Memorial Center Zekelman Family Campus
Now in Print & eBook: "Fourteen Days" by Welsh Author Steven Jenkins
Barking Rain Press today announced the paperback and eBook release of the supernatural thriller “Fourteen Days” by Welsh author Steven Jenkins. - August 01, 2014 - Barking Rain Press
"Entangled Love" by Cait Jarrod
Emma James is on a mission to rebuild her life after the loss of her husband. When her childhood friend offered an innocent getaway to Santa Monica, she accepts thinking fun in the sun will be a great way to start fresh. Retired professional skateboarder, Ryan Cross is a gorgeous, lovable,... - July 31, 2014 - Cait Jarrod, author
Ron El's Comic Book Trivia Series Releases 11th Volume
The Longest Running Comic Trivia Series Adds Another Chapter; Ron Glick Releases His Latest Edition of Comic Lore - July 31, 2014 - Ron Glick, Author
History Altered to "Herstory" in Epic Historical Fantasy Series - Author Juliet Y. Mark Creates a World Where the Women Are in Charge
The battle of the sexes has been won by the women in "The Queendom of Evlantis" (ISBN 9780991630707) and "Sephora’s Revenge" (9780991630721) books one and two in the Unfallen Series by Juliet Y. Mark, published by IndieGo Publishing. From the first page of book one, the... - July 31, 2014 - INDIEGO Publishing
Now in Print & eBook: "Lead Poisoning" by New Hampshire Author J.E. Seymour
Barking Rain Press today announced the paperback and eBook release of the noir thriller “Lead Poisoning” by New Hampshire author J.E. Seymour. “Lead Poisoning” is the first book in the "Kevin Markinson" series. - July 31, 2014 - Barking Rain Press
San Diego Writers Have a Chance to Get Published in Anthology
There are just a few days left until the July 31 deadline to enter for a chance to be accepted into the San Diego Writers, Ink A Year in Ink Volume 8 Anthology. - July 30, 2014 - San Diego Writers, Ink
Kirk Nugent Institute Releases the Book "Answer The Call"
The Latest Collection of Inspirational Writings by Critically Acclaimed Author Kirk Nugent Aims to Ignite Hope, Joy, Light, and Serves to Fuel a Higher Level of Consciousness. - July 30, 2014 - Kirk Nugent Institute
"Get Out of Your Cage," a New Book & Revival
Rev. Simone Lord is a Christian pastor and author of Get Out of Your Cage." Rev. Lord is currently on a revival tour to help people break the chains of negativity, lack, bad health, mediocrity, poverty. Get the keys to freedom in all areas of your life and get ready for healing, restoration and expansion. - July 29, 2014 - Peoples First Baptist Church
Nightlife Publishing Expands Its Contract Consulting to Offer More Services to a Larger Group of Writers and Artists
The legal consulting arm of Nightlife Publishing is planning to offer new services in the wake of this year’s San Diego Comic Con. Creative Contract Consulting, or C3, will now provide legal analysis and drafting services for all aspects of both freelance and independent entertainment... - July 29, 2014 - Nightlife Publishing LLC
Hilarious, New British Comedy Novel for Women
US Book Review Site Chicklitplus.com: "Watch out Jane Green and Helen Fielding; there is a new novelist from your side of the pond! I know Jane Green left England to live in Connecticut, USA, but; her first batch of books ring true to Heather Hill’s writing style. English writers that stick to their British adjectives, verbs and nouns, make a story so much more fantastic to read, at least for me. Solely, because I find things like 'sod-off' more entertaining than our term for 'said' statement." - July 29, 2014 - Heather Hill
Golden Age "Shazam" Comics Now on Kindle
Ron Glick's Golden Age Preservation Project adds “Whiz Comics” GA Captain Marvel Starring In “Whiz Comics” Now On Sale Through Amazon - July 29, 2014 - Ron Glick, Author
SLIB New Media Releases New Ebook Titled "Aegis Warlord: Evolution"
SLIB New Media is proud to release "Aegis Warlord: Evolution," an eBook by Carla Kipp. Reluctant. Hesitant. Uncertain. These are not the traits of a Warlord but then it was a title she never sought. It was forced upon her – every action coerced, decisions tightly controlled –... - July 29, 2014 - SLIB New Media LLC
Ron Glick Continues to Explore Divinity in Fantasy Fiction
"Immortal's Discord" in Print and Kindle Format; Second Book in the Chaos Rising Series Released on July 1, 2014 - July 29, 2014 - Ron Glick, Author