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Steve Caplan’s Latest Novel is a Thrilling Tale of a Former Israeli Soldier’s Struggle with PTSD
Anaphora Literary Press is pleased to promote the publication of Steve Caplan’s novel, “Welcome Home, Sir.” - July 22, 2013 - Anaphora Literary Press
California Poet’s Collection Reflects on Life "Outside" Los Angeles
Poet John Brantingham looks at suburban Los Angeles in his collection of poetry, which has been published. - July 22, 2013 - Anaphora Literary Press
220 Communications Publishing Unit Releases Debut by 16 Year Old Author Brett T. Brown - "Haley's Comet"
Cleveland Ohio Author Showcases Talent with Debut on 220 Publishing - July 22, 2013 - 220 Communications
Betrayal, Gay Relationships, and Murder Dominate Debut Novel
Author Jennifer Lewis Williams enters the publishing industry with the release of her crime/mystery novel, "A Murder Among Friends." Crime fiction lovers will appreciate the elements of secrecy and deceit woven around a heinous crime. - July 21, 2013 - Jennifer Lewis Williams
History Rewritten: Controversial Ancient Alien Theories Strikingly Illustrated in New Graphic Novel
"In The Beginning: The Epic Of The Anunnaki" puts science-fiction twist on creation stories. - July 21, 2013 - In The Beginning Book
Popular Book Teaches the Art and Skill of Negotiating
Cash Flow Depot, a company specializing in real estate investor training, re-launches its popular book entitled, “Power Negotiation – Secrets of the Pros,” in all digital formats and paperback. The book teaches the art and skill of negotiating. - July 21, 2013 - Cash Flow Depot
Property Investing Books by Jackie Lange Teach Risk-Free Investment Strategies
Jackie Lange of property investor training website, Cash Flow Depot, is pleased to announce the re-launching of her property investing books entitled, “Highest Bidder Sale e-Manual” and “Flip Deals.” The books focus on teaching the risk-free side of profitable investing. - July 21, 2013 - Cash Flow Depot
Revelations from an Oracle in a Tuscan Garden
Having learned the art of meditation, author Sandy Maroney encountered the oracle, Ariel, whose wisdom and knowledge are documented in "The Episodes: Excursions to Other Dimensions: A Spiritual Memoir." - July 21, 2013 - Association of Independent Authors
New Book Reveals African Immigrant Woman's Journey Through Adversity
"EVOLVING THROUGH ADVERSITY: How to Overcome Obstacles, Discover Your Passion, and Honor Your True Self," by Seconde Nimenya, MBA. - July 20, 2013 - Seconde Nimenya
New Dragon Ball Z Book Goes Over 9,000 in Spanish
A new book about the #1 anime, manga and video game series Dragon Ball Z has been translated into Spanish for a global audience. The book is called "Dragon Ball Z 'It's Over 9,000!' Cosmovisiones en colisión," and forever changes how Spanish speaking Dragon Ball fans view their favorite series. - July 20, 2013 - The Dao of Dragon Ball
Overcoming Fear Simply a Matter of "Faith"
Author Elizabeth Kail Arnita says everyone has fears to face and her newest book "Be Brave Bettina" offers a lesson in how to overcome them. Her character, Bettina, is a caterpillar afraid to become a butterfly. The transformation is a long and seemingly impossible... - July 19, 2013 - Halo Publishing International
"Beyond Earth Costume Design Contest" Launching at Boston ComicCon, $500 Cash Prize to Winner
Calling all artists, designers and masters of digital manipulation. Arlene Lagos, Author of The Beyond Earth Series, is holding its first “Beyond Earth Costume Design Contest” launching August 3rd at Boston ComicCon. This is an international contest and anyone can enter. “I want... - July 18, 2013 - Beyond Earth Series
Reality Today Forum Publishes "Moochers in Crime"
Reality Today Forum publishes books by the Minnesota author, Justice Gray, who has done an excellent job in creating her characters. What at first seems almost unbelievable happens every day. Look around you; you may know someone just like her characters. - July 18, 2013 - Reality Today Forum
Editor Kim Bond Launches Professional Christian Testimony Collection
"Never Forsaken: A Testimony Collection" bridges the gap between secular companies and the Christian community by providing a professionally bound journal appropriate for any pastor’s office. - July 18, 2013 - Kim Bond
Book Production Guide is an Essential Tool for Self-Publishers and Industry Professionals Alike
Anaphora Literary Press is excited to promote the Third Edition of its Book Production Guide. - July 18, 2013 - Anaphora Literary Press
Dr. Anna Faktorovich Examines the Rebellion Novels of Britain’s Best-Loved Authors
Anaphora Literary Press is excited to promote Dr. Faktorovich’s first literary reference text, Rebellion as Genre in the Novels of Scott, Dickens and Stevenson. - July 18, 2013 - Anaphora Literary Press
Confessions of a Real Estate Wheeler Dealer is Now Available in All Digital Formats and Paperback
Cash Flow Depot, the official website of the book entitled, Confessions of a Real Estate Wheeler Dealer by Jack Miller, is pleased to announce that the book is now available in all digital formats and paperback. - July 18, 2013 - Cash Flow Depot
Best Seller - Creating Sales is Now Available in All Digital Formats and Paperback
Cash Flow Depot, a website dedicated to real estate investor training, has recently updated its store section. The site recently announced that Jack Miller’s best seller, Creating Sales, is now available in all digital formats and paperback. - July 18, 2013 - Cash Flow Depot
Barking Rain Press Acquires Western Novel “The Treasure of Peta Nocona" from New Mexico Author Lee Pierce
Barking Rain Press, a non-profit fiction publisher, announced the acquisition of the worldwide print and electronic publishing rights for the Western novel “The Treasure of Peta Nocona” from Dos Caballos, New Mexico author Lee Pierce. Mr. Pierce’s other novels include the Westerns... - July 18, 2013 - Barking Rain Press
Author Takes Another Shot, a Second Bite at the Apple, a Brand New Bag
Thankful Strother, best-selling author of “Alien in the Delta” has segmented his book into a series. The objective is to reach a larger audience. “The Child” is a children’s book for ages six to seventeen. “The Soldier” targets anyone who served in the military and their families. “The Adult” targets young adults who are becoming independent. The books are available as kindle e-Books and paperbacks from Amazon and Barnes and Noble. - July 17, 2013 - Thankful Strother
"Don’t Get Mad, Get Leverage" Debuts on Amazon; Book Shows Consumers How to Fight Bad Customer Service and Win
The first customer service book written specifically to help consumers is now available for download on Amazon, the book’s co-authors announced today. “Don’t Get Mad, Get Leverage,” described by authors Betsy Gilbert and Mark Lusky as a road map for obtaining positive outcomes in seemingly hopeless negative customer service situations, debuts as an Amazon e-book with plans to launch a paperback version later this year. - July 17, 2013 - Lusky Enterprises, Inc.
M. V. Montgomery’s Latest Publication Integrates Poetry and Experimental Fiction
Anaphora Literary Press is thrilled to promote this much-lauded poet’s most recent collection, The Island of Charles Foster Kane. - July 17, 2013 - Anaphora Literary Press
S. Thomas Summers Releases the Second Title in His Civil War Series
Anaphora Literary Press is thrilled to once again work with poet S. Thomas Summers on his latest publication, “The Journals of Lt. Kendall Everly: A Story of the American Civil War.” - July 17, 2013 - Anaphora Literary Press
The Way to Happiness Plans Summer of Events
The Nashville chapter of The Way to Happiness Foundation is planning its August events. - July 17, 2013 - The Way to Happiness
2012 Pushcart Prize Nominee Captures an Integral Moment in American History
Anaphora Literary Press is thrilled to promote Dr. Anna Faktorovich’s latest collection of poetry. - July 17, 2013 - Anaphora Literary Press
Mobile Home Investing Books Are Updated with New Information and New Chapters
Cash Flow Depot, a leading real estate investor training website, launches today the newly updated versions of Lonnie Scruggs’ mobile home investing books. These books are available in all digital formats and paperback. - July 17, 2013 - Cash Flow Depot
Best Books of Cash Flow Depot Are Now Available in All Digital Formats and Paperback
Cash Flow Depot, a leading real estate investor training website, is pleased to announce that its best books in real estate investing are now available in all digital formats and paperback. - July 17, 2013 - Cash Flow Depot
Game On, Comic Con: Sleepy Giant Teams Up with Emmy Award-Winner Jeff Matsuda and Free Lunch Design for Comic ConQuest
Sleepy Giant Entertainment is partnering with Emmy award-winning producer and comic book artist Jeff Matsuda, and Free Lunch Design (creators of the Icy Tower franchise) to develop Comic ConQuest, a free-to-play tactical RPG adventure for web, mobile and tablet platforms. The game is an epic adventure set in a giant comic and sci-fi convention in which costumed fans have been transformed into the characters they portray. - July 16, 2013 - Sleepy Giant
Sexy Legal Tale Blurs the Line Between Truth and Fiction
Every writer knows that there is a little bit of truth in every piece of fiction. And author Parker Paige is no different in her attempt to carve out a fictitious tale with sprinkles of truth interspersed throughout. The author's new book, "Whitley & Austin" takes place in the... - July 16, 2013 - Pluto Books
Author and DTR Inc. CEO, Jay Goldberg’s Amazon Author Rank Up 89% Since January 1, 2013
On July 6, 2013 Mr. Goldberg’s rank placed him close to or in the top 10% of all authors who have sold books on Amazon. - July 16, 2013 - DTR Inc.
"Sekhmet's Revenge" a New Release
Egyptian Goddess Sekhmet is trapped for eternity all for an act of kindness. - July 16, 2013 - Art of Safkhet
"Temptation Tuesday," an Erotic New Release
"Temptation Tuesday" is a monthly serial that The Art of Safkhet publishes on the first Tuesday of each month. Authors rotate each month with their 99 cent stories. - July 16, 2013 - Art of Safkhet
The Art of Safkhet Releases "Blood Yellow" - Middle Eastern Vampires, a Whole New World
Two new releases from the Art of Safkhet that brings Algula Vampires from Zahle, Lebanon to America. - July 16, 2013 - Art of Safkhet
Demons and Witches - Take Over Romania - "Blood Myth" a New Release
The gods are always using people in their pawns - this time around a god creates a race specifically to battle against a line of witches that come from his blood line. - July 16, 2013 - Art of Safkhet
"The Lotus," a Journey of Self-Awareness Through the Kama Sutra
The Art of Safkhet introduces new author, Delilah J. Mack in her debut into the published author world. They are very proud of her accomplishments in starting her new journey. Her first story is a joint effort with Stacy A. Moran, one of the founders of The Art of Safkhet. Here you will see a woman... - July 16, 2013 - Art of Safkhet
New Children's Book Project, "The Fable of the Flying Friends" Has Launched on Kickstarter
This unique children's picture book features a companion activity guide featuring fun, age-appropriate educational activities. Backers have the opportunity to have their child's face illustrated and printed in the actual book. - July 16, 2013 - The Fable of the Flying Friends
Newly Founded Brooklyn Apache Press Releases First Novel
Carlton Kenneth Holder, an African American Hollywood screenwriter and founder of Brooklyn Apache Press, the publishing division of his entertainment company, plans on creating novels that cater to a niche audience interested in horror, sci-fi, action and adventure. "While watching studio project after studio project become homogenized for a young White male audience, I noticed that there were major demographics interested in genre fare who were and are being largely ignored," stated Carlton. - July 15, 2013 - Brooklyn Apache Press
Author Releases Four Books in Ten Months
S. Denice Newton wants a better world for the next generation and is doing her part using the power of the pen. To date, she has written three books and recorded an audio book that addresses critical issues affecting communities of color - July 15, 2013 - S. Denice Newton
"Maverick Touch: The Cat" a New Release in Mystery
A quirky news reporter meets a Dexter type character in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. - July 14, 2013 - Art of Safkhet
Actor / Author Paul Carafotes Honors Friend James Gandolfini by Delivering Books to Children's Hospitals Donated by the Late Actor
Los Angeles, actor/author, Paul Carafotes, continues his "Bubble Of Love" tour by visiting several Los Angeles and Orange County Children's Hospitals and distributing copies of his book "The Adventures Of Charlie Bubbles!" that were donated by actor James Gandolfini shortly... - July 13, 2013 - Charlie Bubbles Book
Susan Mary Malone to Speak at Lexicon Writers Conference
Developmental Editor Susan Mary Malone to Speak on "Viewpoint" in Writing at Writers Conference in Dallas - July 13, 2013 - Malone Editorial Services
100 Years of the Federal Reserve: The Central Banking System in the United States of America Targets Young Readers
Marie Bussing-Burks’s textbook celebrates the 100th anniversary of the American Federal Reserve system. - July 13, 2013 - Anaphora Literary Press
2012 Pushcart Prize Nominee Examines Womanhood in Changing Times
Anaphora Literary Press is thrilled to promote Janet Ruth Heller’s latest poetry collection, Folk Concert: Changing Times. - July 13, 2013 - Anaphora Literary Press
Adventures in Long Island and Abroad is a Study in Irony and Sardonic Wit
Anaphora Literary Press is excited to promote Bruce D. Johnson’s first book of short stories. - July 13, 2013 - Anaphora Literary Press
Swedish-Canadian Poet’s Collection Meditates on Time and Aging
Anaphora Literary Press is pleased to promote its publication of T. Anders Carson’s book of poetry, “Death is Not the Worst Thing.” - July 13, 2013 - Anaphora Literary Press
West Virginia Author’s Latest Novel is a Unique Entry in the Law-Drama Genre
In author Lynn Clarke’s “Evidence and Judgment” a young attorney’s biggest obstacles come from outside the courtroom. - July 13, 2013 - Anaphora Literary Press
Award-Winning Poet Brings Postmodern Style to Life in Mathematics of Love
Mathematics of Love: Poems by John Edwin Cowen is poetry in the vein of E.E. Cummings and Jose Garcia Villa. - July 13, 2013 - Anaphora Literary Press
Rocks Full of Sky Explores the Natural and Human Spirit in Verse
Anaphora Literary Press is excited to promote Stephen Lefebure’s most recent collection of poetry. - July 13, 2013 - Anaphora Literary Press
New York Author Releases YA Suspense Novel, "Surviving Curtis Hall: The Lure of Blood"
Author L.A. Matthies releases young adult suspense novel, "Surviving Curtis Hall: The Lure of Blood." - July 13, 2013 - L.A. Matthies
Now in Print & eBook: Fantasy Novel “The Unremarkable Squire” by Indiana Author Nick Hayden
Barking Rain Press announced the paperback and eBook release of the Fantasy novel “The Unremarkable Squire” by Kendallville, Indiana, author Nick Hayden. - July 13, 2013 - Barking Rain Press