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Best-Selling Amazon.com Author, Rolf Margenau Releases New Novel
Frogworks Publishing announces the publication of Master Gardener by Tewksbury, New Jersey, author, Rolf Margenau. This book is subtitled: a novel about gardening, magic seeds, eco-terrorism, politics, big business, love and Wylie Cypher. - June 12, 2013 - Rolf Margenau
Renaissance House Retreat for Writers & Artists Kicks-Off 12th Anniversary in Martha's Vineyard
June – October Writers Retreat Inspired by Harlem Renaissance Writers Helene Johnson and Dorothy West. Retreat Applications are Still Available for June and July. - June 12, 2013 - Renaissance House
Writer Randy Jernigan Launches Life and Letters Digest, a News Magazine for Writers and the Publishing World for Creative Partners Publishing
Life and Letters Digest to be the "go to" news magazine for writers of any genre and the world of publishing. - June 12, 2013 - Creative Partners Publishing
New Canadian Author Publishes an Essential Yoga Book for Children
Toronto author Jennifer Amor has published a children’s picture book titled I’m A Little Yogi: Yoga for Children. It is a guide for caregivers and children who are interested in health, wellness, growth, and yoga. It is a short and sweet book with amazing illustrations to depict each... - June 11, 2013 - Jennifer Amor
The Small Business Lifecycle Now Available in Print
Author Charlie Gilkey of Productive Flourishing adds new content, functionality to Amazon best-seller - June 11, 2013 - Productive Flourishing
Insightful Book Reveals One Man’s Meaningful Journey
Author Jan Gero reveals that there is life after 50, 60, and, hopefully, long after 80. - June 10, 2013 - Jan Gero
New Historical Adventure Novel I, Walter is the First Book in a Series by Mike Hartner
Canadian author, Mike Hartner is pleased to announce the release of his new book, I, Walter. - June 09, 2013 - Mike Hartner
New Young Adult Novel Mixes Fantasy with Mystery – Matt Monroe and The Secret Society
Pennsylvania author, Edward Torba is pleased to announce his new novel, Matt Monroe and The Secret Society. This new work mixes fantasy with mystery for young adults and middle grade readers. - June 09, 2013 - Edward Torba
Author Steve Brooks Launches Money-Saving Books on Car Restoration with Amazon’s Kindle
In tough economic times with discretionary spending fast drying up, an expensive undertaking like restoring a classic car or even modern vehicle needs to be re-examined. Author Steve Brooks proves that quality results can be achieved by the amateur working in a home garage on a shoestring budget. - June 08, 2013 - Steve Brooks
Mother-Daughter Writing Team Releases New Young Adult Action Adventure Novel – Submarine Adventure
Mother daughter writing team, L.D. and Vaya Dauphin are pleased to announce the release of their new young adult action adventure novel, Submarine Adventure. - June 08, 2013 - L.D. Dauphin and Vaya Dauphin
New York Author Releases New Suspenseful Thriller, Cover of Darkness
New York author, Gregory Delaurentis is pleased to announce the release of his new suspenseful thriller, Cover of Darkness. - June 08, 2013 - Gregory Delaurentis
Pulse Announces the Launching of Four New Publishing Imprints
Growing independent publishing firm aims to highlight works from a variety of different genres. - June 07, 2013 - Pulse
New Romance Novel Mixes Historical Fiction, Romance, and Suspense
Author, Collette Cameron is pleased to announce the release of her new historical suspense romance novel, Highlander’s Hope published by Soul Mate Publishing. - June 07, 2013 - Collette Cameron
Soundview Executive Book Summaries to Host Webinar with Marc Schoen
Soundview Executive Book Summaries will host an interactive webinar on June 12th with best-selling author Marc Schoen, to discuss the concepts in his latest book, Your Survival Instinct is Killing You. - June 06, 2013 - Soundview
Career Expert Unveils Unique Career Decision-Making System
The workplace is in upheaval. Workers are being laid off, demoted, and made to work long hours. Now comes Dr. Joanne Bodner who teaches readers to identify their most basic requirements in a career or job change. Real life examples, exercises, and career information make this a must have e-book for all career changers, job seekers, and workers. - June 06, 2013 - recajo publishing
New Science Fiction Novel That Explores Futuristic Drugs and Crime in Outer Space
Author, Rheo Palaeo is pleased to announce his new science fiction novel, Unrecognizer. - June 06, 2013 - Rheo Palaeo
Kim Bond Launches Christian Short Story Collection
Author Kim Bond fills high demand for Christian short story market. Kim Bond's published short stories plus new fiction have been collected in The Footstool: A Christian Short Story Collection. Over twenty tales ranging in genre from speculative to literary appear under one cover. - June 06, 2013 - Kim Bond
New App Aims to Help Kids Understand Cancer
"The Terrifying Building in Eyeville" is a new digital kids book which helps to explain cancer to children through colorful storytelling. The book has been released as an app for Android and iOS. - June 06, 2013 - Joel Grondrup
New Suspense Novel, Thick Fog In Pacheco Pass Released by Author R.P. McCabe
Author, R.P. McCabe is pleased to announce the release of his new suspense novel, Thick Fog In Pacheco Pass published by Pen & Ink Publishing, Ltd. - June 06, 2013 - R.P. McCabe
10,000 Babies: My Life in the Delivery Room - New Book Available by Silvio Aladjem MD
Publication of the new book "10,000 Babies: my life in the delivery room" by author Silvio Aladjem MD. - June 05, 2013 - Silvio Aladjem MD
Are There "Secret Jews" in America? And if so, Why Are They Still Secret? The Nation by the River a Novel by Gabe Galambos May 2013
In his new mystery, The Nation by the River, Gabe Galambos transports readers to the town of Best Harbor, Massachusetts, whose secret society community of Crypto-Jews is, by appearances Catholic, by secret observances Jewish, and by legacies of secrecy and deceit - a people apart. For these "People of the Nation," a still resonating historic calamity helps to ensure that it be that way. "...distinctive...an aura of deep paranoia and suspicion" - KIRKUS REVIEWS - June 05, 2013 - Gabe Galambos
New Book Recounts Florida Boyhood During Great Depression – Full of Surprises!
This book announcement is written by a native Floridian, recounting experiences during the Great Depression in Florida. This book is of interest to native Floridians, those interested in the "old Florida", and those interested in conservation, citrus industry, aviation and pre WWII era boyhood interests. This book is about Florida and will make readers laugh! The author/publisher now lives in North Carolina. - June 05, 2013 - Parkway Publishers
New Suspenseful Paranormal The Other Side: Melinda’s Story Released by Starr Gardinier Reina
Suspense novelist, Starr Gardinier Reina is pleased to announce the release of her new suspenseful young adult paranormal, The Other Side: Melinda’s Story. "If I tell you the story, will you believe it?" ask the author. - June 05, 2013 - Starr Gardinier Reina
New Installment of the Japanese Garden Plants e-Book Series– Japanese Moss Gardens in Kyoto, Tokyo and Kamakura
After their successful e-book about bamboo in Japanese gardens and bamboo maintenance, the team of Real Japanese Gardens introduces the Japanese signature plant moss to their world-wide readership. - June 05, 2013 - Real Japanese Gardens
New Novel Explores the Psyche of a Troubled Schoolboy – A Boyish God
Author and retired psychiatrist/psychoanalyst, Peter Alan Olsson is pleased to announce the release of his new novel, A Boyish God. Peter wants readers to walk the fine line between what he believes is crazy and brilliant in this tour de force novel. - June 05, 2013 - Peter Alan Olsson
Kandanoria Entertainment Gives Fan Unprecedented Control Over Their Fan Fiction
As entertainment properties look for new ways to engage fans, Kandanoria.com is leading the pack by allowing fan fiction writers to not only submit stories but shape the direction of this science fiction/fantasy world. - June 04, 2013 - Kandanoria Entertainment
Dark Quest Books New Release - an Intriguing Mix of Faeries Meets Bikers
Dark Quest Books releases The Redcaps' Queen, by Danielle Ackley-McPhail. This book is the second book in the Bad-Ass Faerie Tale series and is a sequel to The Halfling's Court. - June 04, 2013 - Dark Quest Books
Dark Quest Books' New Release Strikes a Chord with Readers
Dark Quest Books releases Three Chords of Chaos, by James Chambers. This is the third book in the Bad-Ass Faerie Tale series. - June 04, 2013 - Dark Quest Books
Dark Quest Lights the Way with More Great Fiction
Dark Quest signs a deal with author L. Jagi Lamplighter for her new young adult series, The Unexpected Enlightenment of Rachel Griffin. The series will launch Dark Quest's new YA imprint, Palomino Press. - June 04, 2013 - Dark Quest Books
Chosen - A New Book Released by Pastor Milton K. Smith
Are you ready to move to the next level of living? Are you ready to experience the destiny and purpose inside of you that has been there since you were born? When you come to the realization that there is more to your life than the ordinary, then you have stepped into the knowledge of being Chosen. This book is a riveting, empowering tool that will help you see yourself as God has created you. - June 03, 2013 - Milton K. Smith Enterprises
True Love's KDP 5 Day Free Program Results
True Love...Two couples, one desire, separated by thousands of years. The simple but revealing statement will come to define True Love for the reader. - June 03, 2013 - Coastline Entertainment LLC
Colorado Author Releases Thrilling Adventure Novel Inspired by Mountain Living in Gilpin County, CO
Set high in the mountains of Colorado, a young website designer from the city inherits a rural cabin on a hundred rugged acres in Lost Creek, Colorado – a fictional town in the mountains of Gilpin County – where he quickly finds himself lost, in love, and caught in the middle of a century-long murder conspiracy. - June 03, 2013 - R.j Ruud
Southwest Florida Author Award Finalist
The Risk of a Fall, the first novel by Southwest Florida author T.W. Vanderneck, has been named a Next Generation Indie Book Awards Finalist. The Next Generation Indie Book Awards is the largest Not-for-Profit book awards program for indie authors and independent publishers. “I am very... - June 02, 2013 - T.W. Vanderneck
On Monday June, 3rd, 2013, at 3 P.m. EST, Spotliteradio.com is Appreciative in Having the Pleasure of Interviewing Karen Elise Wormack Published Author
As a Creative Artist, Author, Poet, Lyricist, Public Speaker and President of House of the Guilded Scribe, LLC, Karen Elise Wormack is open to discussing her credentials and educational background. Again, please tune in to http://www.spotliteradio.com on Monday, June 3, 2013 at 3 p.m. EST to listen to Karen share her personal life and the lives of Prissy and Missy, her multi-cultural storybook characters she uses to encourage children of all ages to read. - June 02, 2013 - House of the Guilded Scribe, LLC
Los Angeles Author Releases Fiction Novel, Eyes From Heaven
Los Angeles author, Mary Hull is pleased to announce her fiction novel, Eyes From Heaven. - June 02, 2013 - Mary Hull
Damnation Books Releases New Dark Fiction Titles
Damnation Books and Eternal Press are based in Santa Rosa, California and owned by William Gilchrist and Kim Richards Gilchrist. Both companies continue providing quality, affordable to most commonly used e-readers. On 1 June 2013, Damnation Books will celebrate the Second batch of releases of... - June 01, 2013 - Caliburn Press LLC
Developmental Editor Gives Unusual Piece of Advice to Authors
Developmental Editor Susan Mary Malone Counsels Writers on Completing Manuscripts - June 01, 2013 - Malone Editorial Services
Book Publicity Services Announces New Client Fourat Janabi
Book Publicity Services, a full service public relations agency, announced the signing of its newest client, Fourat Janabi. Book Publicity Services will manage the public relations campaign for Fourat’s newest book S3: Science, Statistics and Skepticism. S3: Science, Statistics and... - June 01, 2013 - Book Publicity Services
Canadian Author Promotes His Suspenseful Thriller Mania
Canadian author, Wentworth M. Johnson is pleased to announce the promotion of his suspenseful thriller, Mania. - June 01, 2013 - Wentworth M. Johnson
Got a Question About College? Ask the Naked Roommate!
New York Times Bestselling Guide is the Ultimate College Campus Companion. - June 01, 2013 - Sourcebooks
Author Releases Play Set in Australia, The Cranial Equity Loan
Author Charlie Canning releases new comedy set in Australia. - June 01, 2013 - Charlie Canning
Who Wants to Love Love? Apparently, We All Do. New Indie Author Shows Us That It's Possible to Overcome Tragedy and Find Love When You Least Expect It.
Love Love - A New Adult Contemporary Romance Novel: A story about letting go, trusting your heart, and rediscovering love. - May 31, 2013 - Beth Michele Author
Groundbreaking New Memoir Released – About a Dynamic and Successful 30-Year Gay Marriage – Way Ahead of Its Time, Yet Very Timely
Follow two men on their journey together, from 1977 to 2007, overcoming all the usual emotional baggage that everyone brings into a marriage and also the handicaps of ignorance, fear and prejudice which our country is only now beginning to address and get over. A memoir about becoming and remaining conscious, as well as joyful, honestly conflictful and growing. - May 31, 2013 - Dragon & Lion Press
Fearless Puppy's Great Crazy Wisdom Books Sponsor Charities with All Sales Profits
All author profits sponsor wisdom professionals and their efforts; “Once you accept the universe as being something expanding into an infinite nothing which is something, wearing stripes with plaid is easy.” -Albert Einstein - May 31, 2013 - Fearless Puppy Publishing
Available Now: Second Edition of the Book Titled "The Age of Homo Sapiens Sapiens: Heaven or Hell"
To commemorate the upcoming second anniversary of its book titled "The Age of Homo Sapiens Sapiens: Heaven or Hell," Bruessard Productions proudly releases a second edition. An all-new Introduction and Conclusions have been added. The second edition is available at the FastPencil... - May 31, 2013 - Bruessard Productions
Oxford Dictionaries Online Reveals Most-Viewed Words in First Quarter of 2013
Oxford Dictionaries Online has revealed the most viewed words on the free online dictionary site in the first quarter of 2013. The free online dictionary site allows dictionary users to search for English word definitions and access dictionary entries for free. - May 31, 2013 - Oxford Dictionaries
Soul-Mates Need Not Fear Death: Continuing a Relationship Across the Great Divide
Author and independent filmmaker Stephen Sakellarios is releasing two new books which describe how he verified a past life in the 19th century, and then re-united with his soul mate, his first wife in that lifetime, despite her not having reincarnated since dying in 1841. - May 30, 2013 - Stephen Sakellarios
Parrish Family Dentistry Supports Youth Literacy
Parrish Family Dentistry is taking a step toward improving literacy in Nashville by contributing to the Toys for Tots program by the marines. - May 30, 2013 - Parrish Family Dentistry
Exalt Presents The Sanctuary, by Paulette Harper-Johnson
Can the battered, bruised, and broken seeds of love ever blossom again? - May 30, 2013 - Pulse
Marilyn Monroe: 87th Birthday, June 1st
In the Caribbean novel "By the sea, back then," Hollywood-star Marilyn Monroe is still alive. The story is about fish and females and Marilyn takes over the voice of women. The place of action is British Honduras, which today is Belize, in the year 1952. On the small island Caye Caulker... - May 29, 2013 - Rothenstein