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New Release Helps Parents Understand Their Princesses (and the Hormones That Come with Them)
Author, speaker, and parenting coach C. Lynn Williams releases her book "Raising Your Daughter Through the Joys, Tears and Hormones." - October 20, 2013 - 220 Communications
MLC Ventures Publishes Its First iStory eBook: The iStory of the Three Little Pigs
Honestly, is this ebook “en-titled” to be an iStory? This highly interactive “picture & video” ebook for the iPad is a brazen attempt to earn the “entitlement” to the iStory label. - October 19, 2013 - MLC Ventures
Inside Weinraub’s “Lapidary” — Poetry to Rock Your World: 46 Gems from Amber to Zircon Speak
Poets Wear Prada announced the launch of "Lapidary," a new book inspired by gemstones by poet and master storyteller Richard Marx Weinraub. Forty-six stones tell their stories and ours. Called “beautiful and peculiar” [Corral] and "a must have" [Odwitt]. Related to the famous Marx Brothers, Weinraub is the author of the 2002 "sonovella" (a novella written in sonnets) "Wonder Bread Hill" based on the 1978 murder of two young radicals on Cerro Maravilla in Puerto Rico and the trial that ensued. - October 19, 2013 - Poets Wear Prada
51 Colors of Seduction Sexcapades of a Committed Couple Book Launch Party at Stitch Wednesday Night Had a Big Turnout
51 Colors Book Launch Party for Author Rob Goldstein Wednesday night was attended by over 200 of NYC’s sexiest guests. - October 19, 2013 - Bridget O'Brien PR and Events
Texas Author Releases His Second Action/Adventure Novel About Geologist Trace Brandon
Author Randall Reneau is pleased to announce the release of his second “Trace Brandon” novel, Diamond Fields (ISBN: 978-1480082267). His first novel, “Deadly Lode” (ISBN: 978-1479131792), won the Richard Boes Award for best debut novel. - October 19, 2013 - Randall Reneau
Tuesday Night Artist and Designer Jane Elissa Book Launch Event at BedHead Pajama Boutique in NYC
On Tuesday, October 15 BedHead Pajamas Hosted a Unique Red Carpet Party Featuring Artist, Designer and Author Jane Elissa. Guests were able to meet Jane and get signed copies of her book. - October 18, 2013 - Bridget O'Brien PR and Events
Brownstone Poets Presents Karl Roulston and Frank Simone on Tues, 11/12 at the New Time of 7:30 p.m. at Café Dada
Brownstone Poets presents Karl Roulston and Frank Simone on Tuesday, November 12 at the new time of 7:30 p.m. at Café Dada. Enjoy the Old World ambiance in Park Slope that’s near several subways. Feast on French-Hungarian cuisine and delectable pastries. Relax with some wine or beer, a cup of coffee or tea while listening to great poetry. There’s an open mic as well. Poetry does grow in Park Slope, Brooklyn. - October 18, 2013 - The Brownstone Poets
Helen Darras, Licensor/Producer for Dark Horse Comics Graphic Novel "Exile To Babylon" Making Guest Appearance at 2013 MCM London England Comic Con, Oct. 25-27
Licensor/Producer/Actress Helen Darras to appear as a Special Guest at the 2013 MCM London England Comic Con to promote a Dark Horse Comics Science Fiction Graphic Novel "Exile To Babylon" that she produced, on October 25-27 at the Excel - London - Royal Victoria Dock - Convention Center. - October 17, 2013 - Incorporate That Incorporated c/o Helen Darras
Poodle Dog Productions Releases Book Two of the Poodle Trilogy, The Phantom Poodle of Rainy Pass
The Poodle Trilogy continues with the release of Book Two, The Phantom Poodle of Rainy Pass. Poodle Dog Productions brought this story to life after 20 years in a drawer. Lovingly written by the late Dan Levinson, this story tells the adventure of two young girls who meet and become best friends. On a winter adventure, they discover a lost dog and the rescue begins. - October 17, 2013 - Poodle Dog Productions
Everyone Should Publish Their Memoir and Leave a Legacy for the World
Book Marketing International announced today a new self publishing memoir service. Everyone has a story to tell, and more and more people are writing their memoir as a way to leave behind their legacy. Book Marketing International is offering an easy and affordable solution through... - October 17, 2013 - Book Marketing International
New Book of Poetry: Love and Psychedelics
Illinois author, Joe Cordrey, is pleased to announce the release of his third volume of poetry, Love and Psychedelics. - October 17, 2013 - Joe Cordrey
More Talk About Sex from Anthropologist Dr. Leigh-Davis, and a Free Book
Anthropologist Dr. Leigh-Davis hosts the show "Sex Therapy," which is geared towards helping married couples spice up their bedroom activities, and now she is offering free copies of the book "Top 10 Best Sex Tips Ever!" in celebration of radio show syndication on Stitcher. - October 16, 2013 - Dr. Leigh-Davis
New Memoir Discusses One Woman’s Eighteen Year Career as an International Escort or Call Girl
Former call girl/escort, Annika Cleeve announces the release of her memoir, "Mattress Actress." - October 16, 2013 - Annika Cleeve
Historical Fiction Novel Takes Readers from a Southern Plantation to Post-Revolutionary Paris
Author Marilyn Holdsworth is pleased to announce the promotion of historical fiction novel for women – "The Beautiful American." - October 16, 2013 - Marilyn Holdsworth
Sweatshoppe Publications Releases Gary Beck’s Short Story Collection "A Glimpse of Youth"
"A Glimpse of Youth" is a collection of short stories that follows the lives of three boys growing up in Brooklyn during the 1950s. - October 16, 2013 - DGT Book Promotions, LLC
Performance Phenom Sheds Light on Audiobook Narration at Upcoming Conference
Mary Jane Wells is a UK voice talent and performance transplant who brought to life the audiobooks that inspired the award-winning series Downton Abbey. With another 11 audiobook projects being published this year, and a world class entertainment career behind her, Mary Jane will be an expert... - October 15, 2013 - Voices.com
LJM Publishing, LLC Reaches Milestone with the Release of Janice Limb Myers' 37th Children's Book
LJM Publishing, LLC, a Dallas-based publishing company assisting self-publishing authors, has reached a new level of books published with a single author as they publish the 37th children’s book by Janice Limb Myers. - October 14, 2013 - LJM Publishing LLC
Mystery Novelist Releases Latest Thriller
Award-winning author Martin Roy Hill’s latest mystery thriller, EMPTY PLACES, is now available in both print and Kindle ebook from Amazon.com. Hill’s latest entry into the thriller genre takes the reader back to the mid-1980s as the United States clawed its way out of the worst... - October 14, 2013 - Martin Roy Hill Author
Mosaic Paradigm Group, LLC Releases Author Cynthia L. Knight’s Novel "Whyte Chocolate"
A fiction novel that explores the relationship between two sisters and the difficulties they face following the sudden death of their parents. - October 14, 2013 - DGT Book Promotions, LLC
Dr. Angela Chester New Book Exposes the Emotion of Breast Cancer, Stories of Survivorship Increase
For Women Diagnosed with Breast Cancer, Increases in Rates of Success Become More Important Than Ever Before. Women reaching women is an important step in the healing process. - October 13, 2013 - Angela Chester International
InterVarsity Press Author, Mark Van Steenwyk to Speak at Free Event in Lancaster, PA
InterVarsity Press Author Mark Van Steenwyk, will be speaking at a free event on October 18th, at Cafe One Eight in downtown Lancaster (Pennsylvania), starting at 7pm. Mark will be discussing his role in intentional community and his new book, "The unKingdom of God," which released in... - October 13, 2013 - The Community Haus
Former Resident Pens Debut Mystery Novel
D.A. Lampi, a graduate of New York University and The new School for Social Research and former resident of Fishkill, NY pens mystery novel set in the ficitonal "Rochester Forensic Center for the Criminally Insane," in Rochester, Minnesota. - October 11, 2013 - D.A. Lampi
Poets Wear Prada Re-Issues Poet Efrayim Levenson’s "Dances with Tears": Classic Chapbook Makes Comeback with POD Edition
Poets Wear Prada announced print-on-demand re-issue of 2007 classic out-of-print chapbook "Dances With Tears" by poet Efrayim Levenson to follow his recently released "Funhouse." Described as a collection of "heartfelt psalms" ["Small Press Review''] and "a blast of Hasidic bebop ecstasy [Fishbane], "Dances With Tears" takes readers on a walk along a path a spiritual discovery. The new edition available November features cover art by publisher Roxanne Hoffman. - October 11, 2013 - Poets Wear Prada
Music Executives Release New Updated Book Giving Up-Coming Artists a Competitive Advantage in Music
Authors, A. Jaye Grant and Lo Rene now release worldwide, a practical easy guide to understanding the steps it takes to get noticed in the music industry. This book helps the reader to see their dream to stardom become an obtainable reality. - October 11, 2013 - Lo Jaye Publishing
Bottom of the Hill Publishing Presents Author Herb Marlow’s Novel Series Minister Wanted
Minister Wanted is a Christian fiction book series that explores the life and adventures of a minister on a mission to transform lives by leaving his current church behind to establish a church of believers out West. - October 11, 2013 - DGT Book Promotions, LLC
Nevada Author Releases New Historical Women’s Fiction – "The Divorce Ranch"
Nevada author, Catherine MacDonald is pleased to announce the release of her new historical women’s fiction novel, "The Divorce Ranch." - October 11, 2013 - Catherine MacDonald
New Fantasy Science-Fiction Novel Just Released - "The Time Walker" (Heartstone Series Book Two)
Author Karl J. Morgan is pleased to announce the release of his second book in the Heatstone Series, "The Time Walker." This new fantasy/science fiction novel is due out in October 2013. Keedu and his army of dark mages have fled after their defeat at the hands of Bill Marshall in... - October 11, 2013 - Karl J Morgan
Nobel Peace Laureate Jody Williams to Discuss Memoir, Nov. 20
UH Graduate College of Social Work Professor Shares Personal Story - October 11, 2013 - University of Houston
97-Year-Old "Survivor" Tells His Story
Barry Friedman, M.D., a 97-year-old World War II Medical Officer on the U.S.S. Russell has written a gripping book, "Survivor" about his experience. - October 10, 2013 - Barry Friedman, M.D.
Brave Stallion Publishing's "Breath of Life" Offers Just That for Struggling Families
Author Donald Stidham releases his debut novel "Breath of Life" on Amazon and Createspace.com. "Breath of Life" is a Real Christian Novel. - October 10, 2013 - Brave Stallion Publishing
Brownstone Poets Presents Patricia Eakins, Nicholas Johnson, and Chad Parenteau, Saturday, November 2 at 2:30 p.m. at Park Plaza Restaurant
Brownstone Poets presents Patricia Eakins, Nicholas Johnson, and Chad Parenteau, Saturday, November 2 at 2:30 p.m. at Park Plaza Restaurant in historic Brooklyn Heights. Enjoy the varied menu at this affordable family-run diner while listening to great poetry. Poetry grows in Brooklyn Heights and... - October 10, 2013 - The Brownstone Poets
Prolific Imagination Publishing Announces “Up, Up In The Air” Book Release
Announcing the book release of “Up, Up In The Air” published by Prolific Imagination Publishing Author and Sole Proprietor Adrian Powell is enthused by the book’s insightful premise. - October 10, 2013 - Prolific Imagiantion
De Sales Press Launches New Book: "1001 Questions to Ask Before Having a Baby"
New book promises to prepare future parents for the delights and disasters that come with delivering and raising a child. - October 09, 2013 - De Sales Press
Local Author to Sign E-Books at House of Java
Phil Sanderson, an author from Greenville, will conduct an e-book signing to be hosted by the House of Java cafe in Prattville, Ala. He will be present at the café Saturday from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. to read excerpts from his breakout thriller, "2018: An Uncivil War," and pose for... - October 09, 2013 - Phil Sanderson
For Those Too Busy to Slow Down, This is the Book to Get and It’s Free for a Limited Time - Free on Kindle October 7 Through October 9
“In His Footsteps: How I Gave My To-do List to God and Got More Done, More Sleep and Less Stress” will be available for free from October 7 to 9 on Amazon.com (http://www.amazon.com/dp/B004K1F0ZA). This book, by author Margaret Agard, and published by Parker Wentworth Publishing is... - October 09, 2013 - Parker Wentworth Publishing
Solstice Publishing Releases Author Margo Bond Collins’ Novel "Waking Up Dead"
"Waking Up Dead" is a paranormal mystery novel that follows the quest of a ghost to solve the crime of another murder victim. - October 09, 2013 - DGT Book Promotions, LLC
Moonrise Press Announces the Publication of “The Desert Hat” - Poetry by Ed Rosenthal, Poet-Broker Who Survived Six Days in the Mojave Desert
Moonrise Press is pleased to announce the publication of a volume of poetry inspired by a six-and-a-half-day ordeal of Ed Rosenthal, a Poet-Broker, who survived after being lost in the Mojave Desert in September 2010. An experienced hiker, he veered far away from his usual route and could not find his way back. After the rescue, he wrote 36 poignant, lyrical and hallucinatory poems about his harrowing experience. With an introduction by Ruth Nolan. Published in October 2013. - October 08, 2013 - Moonrise Press
Rob Goldstein Author of "51 Colors" Book Launch Party
Please join Rob for the "51 Colors" Launch Party Wednesday October 16, at Stitch in NYC. - October 05, 2013 - Bridget O'Brien PR and Events
New Poems by Efrayim Levenson from Poets Wear Prada Take the Reader on a Three-Day Journey of Cranial Amusement
Roxanne Hoffman, publisher at Poets Wear Prada, announced today publication of “Funhouse” by poet Efrayim Levenson. “Funhouse” is collection of poems written while Levenson listened to the music of guitarist Buckethead. “This project was a lot of fun! I hope Buckethead likes it, ” said Levenson. "Funhouse," is the poet's second book project with Poets Wear Prada. In 2007, the Hoboken-based press released “Dances With Tears,” a "blast of Hasidic bebop ecstasy" [Brooklyn poet Craig Fishbane]. - October 05, 2013 - Poets Wear Prada
Minnesota Author Releases New Suspenseful Thriller Novels – The Garbage Collector Series
Author, Justice Gray is pleased to announce the first book in her Garbage Collector Series entitled, Moochers in Crime: A Dirk and Patsy Story. - October 05, 2013 - Justice Gray
Chilean English-Language Media Group Recognises Canadian Author
Chile's largest English language online and print news service reviews Andrea Carter's Chilean-based novels. The news portal states that Chile continues to inspire her to write novels set in their country even after she returns to Canada. - October 04, 2013 - Andrea Carter
New Author Reaches Best Seller Status in Multiple Genres. How Did He do It?
The breakout author of several new titles in the past year reveals how topping multiple bestseller lists in different genres is unique and unexpected. “My first book, 'Study Abroad: The Book of Jobe,' I honestly published for the sake of re-uniting with my friends who I lived overseas with,” Leonard says. “The night the book launched I remember looking on Amazon and seeing it at number one, I was astonished.” - October 04, 2013 - Jobe Leonard Books
Glagoslav Publications Authors Are to Make Appearance During the Frankfurt Book Fair 2013
This year Glagoslav presents two prominent authors of Russian literature who have made an outstanding contribution to modern writing. - October 04, 2013 - Glagoslav Publications
New Novel by Susan Mary Malone Hits Bookshelves This Month
“I Just Came Here To Dance” is the Latest Novel by Award-Winning Author and Editor - October 04, 2013 - Malone Editorial Services
Book Publicity Services is Now Offering 25% Off All Public Relations Packages
BookPublicityServices.com promotes authors through media exposure, press releases, and social media. They are offering 25% off all public relations packages for the month of October 2013. - October 03, 2013 - Book Publicity Services
Scope e-Knowledge Center to exhibit at Frankfurt Book Fair 2013
Scope e-Knowledge Center, a leading provider of content enhancement and knowledge services, has announced that the company will be exhibiting new and enhanced solutions at the upcoming Frankfurt Book Fair, October 9 to 13, 2013. Scope is pleased to invite potential publishing partners to Stand M68 in Hall 4.2 to meet its content management consultants and learn more about its most-recent offerings. - October 03, 2013 - SPi Global
New Release: Literary Horror Novel "Do I Bother You At Night?"
Indie Author Troy Aaron Ratliff's debuts his first novel "Do I Bother You At Night?" published in print and as an ebook. - October 02, 2013 - Troy Aaron Ratliff
Halloween Give-Away from T. A. Bradley and Barren Hill Publishing
T. A. Bradley and Barren Hill Publishing are happy to be giving away the e-book edition of "Relic of the Damned: Complete and Unabridged" for the entire month of October. - October 01, 2013 - Barren Hill Publishing
The Northern Force Book Four
David Erickson’s book 4 of his five books "Northern Force Book Series" was published on September 3, 2013, through Lulu Press (lulu.com) as an e-book. On September 5, 2013, Amazon and Kindle also published Book 4 as an e-book. It will be available as a paperback book by September... - September 30, 2013 - The Northern Force Book Series
New Microcerpt Platform Gaining Popularity with Indie Authors
Microcerpt.com puts authors in full control of the marketing, pricing, sampling and licensing of their works, and offers innovative ways to build readership by helping readers quickly discover new authors in a "universe of excerpts." - September 30, 2013 - microcerpt