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Maine Author Releases Contemporary Fiction Novel About the Early Years of the Sexual Revolution
In Priscilla Audette’s first novel, where stylistically Erica Jong meets Nora Roberts, the reader will join in a madcap romp through the early years of the sexual revolution. - April 24, 2013 - Priscilla Audette
New Contemporary Fiction Novel, I Think I Went To London, Proves Truth is Stranger Than Fiction
Author, Ernest Pick releases new contemporary fiction novel, I Think I Went To London, which follows a man uncertain of whether his unique journey actually happened. - April 24, 2013 - Ernest Pick
Paranormal Author Merges Mystery with Travel Bugs
Top-selling author Elizabeth Eagan-Cox incorporates Internet Geocaching with mystery plots. - April 24, 2013 - ElizabethEaganCox.blogspot.com
PTC Carousel History Wins National Book Award
Illustrated history of of the Philadelphia Toboggan Company Carousels Earns Beverly Hills Book Awards in History. - April 24, 2013 - The Connecticut Press
The Erotic Literary Salon Announces the Release of SenSexual: A Unique Anthology 2013, Volumes 1 & 2, Edited by Susana Mayer, Ph.D., Sexologist
SenSexual: A Unique Anthology 2013, is a treasury of short stories, anecdotes, essays, poems, diaries, memoirs, letters, emails and sextings. The generous selection of styles, settings, characters and intensity encourages individuals and couples to share erotic fantasies and explore what turns them on. - April 23, 2013 - The Erotic Literary Salon
Brownstone Poets Presents Bob Quatrone and Cynthia Toronto on Tuesday, May 14 at 7 p.m. at Café Dada
Brownstone Poets presents Bob Quatrone and Cynthia Toronto on Tuesday, May 14 at 7 p.m. at Café Dada. Relax in a cafe that resonates in Old World charm while listening to great poetry. There’s an open mic as well. - April 23, 2013 - The Brownstone Poets
Self-Published Author is Promoting Print and eBook Editions of Two of His Books
Author E. Landon Hobgood is pleased to announce the promotion of two of his books, Excursions – Penny Candy and Patapsco: A Novel of Benjamin Banneker. - April 23, 2013 - E. Landon Hobgood
Tirgearr Publishing Announces a Unique Autographed eBook by David Toft
Tirgearr Publishing announces a new ebook, The Cycles Turn, by author David Toft. This digital book (ebook) is unique in that the author has digitally autographed it. eBooks suffer a disadvantage compared to traditional print books in that the author cannot sign them. A couple of systems exist to... - April 23, 2013 - Tirgearr Publishing
Pennsylvania Author and Movie Extra Releases New Science Fiction Novel
Author Anthony Chipoletti is pleased to announce the release of his science fiction screenplay, The Graviton Ring and the Structure of Everything. - April 23, 2013 - Anthony Chipoletti
FREAK: A Casualty of Public Education Chronicles One Family's Horror Story Of Their Gifted Child
With more and more interest and concerns about the No Child Left Behind act, many parents and educators are experiencing difficulties with how their children are learning in the wake of NCLB. Even Time magazine noted that “more than 30,000 educators and concerned citizens have signed an online petition calling for the repeal of the 1,100 page statute of NCLB. - April 23, 2013 - Solon Pierce
Kelsey McBride PR Announces New Client Author Nicholas Maze
Kelsey McBride PR, a Los Angeles-based public relations agency, announced this month the signing of its newest client, Nicholas Maze, an author. Deleting God: Distractions, Misunderstandings, & Misinterpretations, a new book by published author Nicholas Maze, is being released on May 21st,... - April 23, 2013 - Kelsey McBride PR
Book Release: Single Infertile Female
From the mind of author Leah Campbell, this debut memoir tells the story of a girl still young and looking for love, who is hit with a medical diagnosis that threatens to destroy the future she always believed she would have. - April 22, 2013 - Leah Campbell
Origin of Life Revealed in New Book
GOD Exists! Ten Evidences for Belief by Wallace Shaunfield aims to show, by using secular data and logic, that the origin of life was a supernatural event and therefore was an act of God. - April 22, 2013 - Wallace Shaunfield
New SUCCESS Book is Launched in Atlanta by Author Anna Stevens - "Turn Your Dreams and Wants Into Achievable SMART Goals!" Join the Free Book Signing Party! 5/9/13
New SUCCESS book is being launched in Atlanta on May 9th 2013. The book is a comprehensive manual on effective goal-setting and provides detailed strategies to make your dreams a reality as well as offers worksheets and templates allowing you to take actions right away. The book reveals author's personal stories of struggle, domestic violence, homelessness, and success. The book already gathered 10 pages of endorsements, changing people's life for the better! - April 22, 2013 - EQ for Success LLC
Creative Partners Publishing 2013 Short Story Writing Competition is Now Open
Creative Partners publishing is holding its first annual short story competition with huge grand prizes for the winners. - April 22, 2013 - Creative Partners Publishing
"Isabel's Awakening," a Romance Novel That Burns Hot and Sweet, Available 4/22/13
"Isabel's Awakening" is an erotic romance novel published by Liquid Silver Books. What young woman hasn’t fantasized about dating a sexy, chart-topping rock star? Young high school teacher Isabel Warren finds herself falling head over heels in love with sexy-as-sin Thomas Morgan, an emotionally damaged singer and guitarist for the rock band Becket. Is it even possible to stop yourself from falling in love with Mr. Right? - April 22, 2013 - TD Hassett
Alisa Anderson Debuts New CD Give & Receive; Announces Special Reduced Price on Erotic Romance Novella of the Same Title
Singer-songwriter Alisa Anderson officially released her debut CD, Give & Receive, on Friday, April 19, 2013. In honor of the CD Release, Give & Receive, the Erotic Romance Novella that inspired it all, has been reduced to the special price of $.99 for a limited time only. - April 22, 2013 - Alisa Anderson
The Alternations of Our Life’s Seasons: An Astonishing Discovery by George Pan Kouloukis
The moment readers have finished this book, they’ll be able to know whether the years just ahead are good or bad for them, and how long this season will last. They will be able thus to act accordingly: if there is a storm on the horizon, they will take shelter in time; if sunny days loom ahead, they will take advantage before the opportunity passes. - April 21, 2013 - George Pan Kouloukis
UH's Brené Brown to Speak at Inaugural Social Work Scholarship Luncheon, May 8
New York Times Best-selling Author to Discuss New Book, "Daring Greatly" - April 21, 2013 - University of Houston
Novelist C.H. Garbutt Releases Interactive Novel Black Pool: A Jack Flynn Adventure
Black Pool, published by Vook, offers readers a way to interact with the author and each other using Democrasoft’s WeJIT Technology. - April 21, 2013 - Vook
"The Complete eDating Advice Comedy Series" for Men and Women is Now Out on Amazon and Smashwords
From the author of "Five-Star FLEECING" comes the long-awaited complete edition of a six-part series, the only comedy about internet dating, "The Complete eDating Advice Comedy Series" with His and Hers editions! - April 20, 2013 - Written in Stone
Boston Tragedy: What Happens Next Matters Most
Author and resilience expert provides solutions for dealing with the mental and emotional impact of the Boston marathon bombing. - April 19, 2013 - Cheryl Hunter International
Climate Controversy 2013 Book Release and Earth Day Find Common Ground
Four Seasons Books in Shepherdstown, WV hosted a book signing reception for the newly-released book, Climate Controversy 2013 on Sunday, April 14th. The essays of eight Jefferson County, WV student winners of the 2013 Common Ground Student Essay Competition are included in the publication. The... - April 19, 2013 - Books Motivate Foundation, Inc.
NaturalHealthReport.net Announces Top 50 Health & Wellness Programs / Books / eBooks for 2013
The internet has virtually exploded with eBooks promising remedies to health related concerns ranging from dieting and weight loss to anxiety and addiction. However, it is only a minority of these eBooks that really deliver. NaturalHealthReport.net is announcing the first of its Annual Top 50 Health Related eBooks. - April 18, 2013 - Natural Health Report
United States Marine Corps Colonel Pens Historical Fiction Novel, Hitler Invades England
Author, Colonel George Crall uses his experience from World War II to create his historical fiction novel, Hitler Invades England. - April 18, 2013 - Colonel George Crall
New Business Book “The Art of Intelligence” Out This Week
The Art of Intelligence is a practicable manual on the ins and outs of the Intelligence infrastructure. It is packed with hands-on, practical insights on how a functional and comprehensive Intelligence system is implemented. - April 18, 2013 - Acrasio
Books En More Receives Amazon’s Top Holiday Seller 2012 Award
Amazon, the world’s largest online retailer, recognizes Books En More as among the top 25% of its sellers with high-ranking sales and A+ customer ratings. - April 18, 2013 - Books 'En More
Upcoming PBS Frontline Show on Retirement Industry Abuses Should Renew Fee Disclosure and Fiduciary Debate
The upcoming Frontline TV show, "The Retirement Gamble," which airs April 23, 2013, should focus national attention on how high hidden fees and other anti-investor practices impair the financial security of millions of Americans to have a financially secure retirement, according to author Chuck Epstein. - April 17, 2013 - The Progressive Investor
Enslow Publishers Announces Release of eBooks
Enslow Publishers, Inc., a long time publisher of books for school and public libraries, announces that their growing collection of eBooks is now available to consumers, as well as schools and libraries. - April 17, 2013 - Enslow Publishers, Inc.
April is National Child Abuse Awareness Month
Children are dying of child abuse at record numbers. This is your chance to make a difference in the life of a child. Children are precious, please consider promoting this resource. Some Parts are NOT for Sharing www.juliefederico.com. - April 17, 2013 - Julie Federico Child Safety Author
Book Publicity Services Proudly Supports The Alabama Book Festival
Book Publicity Services, a leading book publicity agency, announced today that they are participating as a partner of the eighth annual Alabama Book Festival. The 2013 Alabama Book Festival will be held Saturday, April 20, from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m., in Kiwanis Park at Old Alabama Town, 301... - April 17, 2013 - Book Publicity Services
Now in Print & eBook: “Bad Policy” by Michigan Author James M. Jackson
Non-profit publisher Barking Rain Press announced the paperback and eBook release of the crime thriller Bad Policy from Amasa, Michigan, author James M. Jackson. - April 17, 2013 - Barking Rain Press
Author Offers Lessons on Happiness and Success in New Book
Very few individuals consider the ability to become comfortable in one’s own skin as their greatest achievement in life. Author, entrepreneur, and professional speaker Rachelle Smith does. Her book, Happiness & Success Uncovered: Lessons From My Passionate Journey, outlines lessons... - April 16, 2013 - Positive Creative Infusion Consulting, LLC
Book Author Alan Roger Currie to Speak in Berlin, Germany
Book Author Alan Roger Currie will be a featured speaker at The Direct Dating Summit to be held on April 27 and April 28 in Berlin, Germany. Currie has authored four books that have been read by men in as many as twenty-five countries all over the world. Currie is also a professional dating advisor and interpersonal communication skills consultant who offers one-on-one coaching for clients as well as personal consultations with them via the telephone and Skype. - April 15, 2013 - Mode One Multimedia, Inc.
Kelsey McBride PR Announces New Client Author Jennifer Forest
Jennifer Forest's fifth book, Work Women Want: Work at Home or go Part-Time, published by Artisan House, will be released on May 1st, 2013. - April 15, 2013 - Kelsey McBride PR
Independent Fantasy Novel Epic War Released
Independent Fantasy author and freelance writer David B. Beaver is officially announcing the release of his long awaited novel the Epic War, available on lulu.com A must see for lovers of independent fantasy and sci-fi check www.worldofdiamic.blogspot.com for more information. - April 14, 2013 - World of Diamic
Little Book Delivers Big with Simple, Easy-to-Follow Message for Making Dreams Come True
Life can be complicated, but our response to it needn’t be. So says Barbara Bentley in her slim, unassuming, and highly inspirational book The Little Book of Success: Turn Your Dreams into Reality with Four Simple Tools. While writing her acclaimed first book, A Dance with the Devil: A True... - April 14, 2013 - Barbara Bentley
Ghostwriter of Graphic Novels Releases His Own New Science Fiction Novel, Soulstream: The Mancer Epic
Author and comic book character developer, Geo Ivery is pleased to announce the release of his science fiction novel, Soulstream: The Mancer Epic. This is the first of a nine-book epic series, entitled Soulstream. - April 14, 2013 - Geo Ivery
The Iron Wolves of Elbe Unleashed in Washington
Local independent Iron Wolf Publishing author Dale Crowe has unleashed a new full-length novel available in print and electronic (e-book) media. His latest book, The Iron Wolves of Elbe, is a hard-hitting yet lighthearted paranormal romance that offers a fresh new take on lycanthropy. Elements of... - April 14, 2013 - Iron Wolf Publishing
Florida Author Creates Collection of Entertaining Short Stories for Women
Former university professor, Patricia Stanley pens new collection of entertaining shorts stories for women entitled, Ladies in the Pool and Other Unsentimental Stories. - April 13, 2013 - Patricia Stanley
New Action Novel Pits North Korea Against The United States in a Different Era and Different Circumstances
International author, John O’Neill is pleased to announce the release of his new book, Kafira. - April 13, 2013 - John O'Neill
Latino Writer Selected as Featured Author at 2013 Ohioana Book Festival
Cuban-born author of the Class H Trilogy, Raul Ramos y Sanchez, among ten writers honored. - April 13, 2013 - Raul Ramos y Sanchez
California Attorney Releases First Fast Paced Thriller in a New Trilogy – Scrolls of Darkness
Author and attorney, Paul Henry Johnson is pleased to announce his book, Scrolls of Darkness - a Da Vinci like thriller that commences in a Century City, California law office and ends up in the area of Qumran in the Middle East. - April 13, 2013 - Paul Henry Johnson
Libboo.com Features Reno Authors
Libboo.com, a Boston start-up who raised $ 1.1 million in a seed round led by Mass Ventures, connects readers who love to share and talk about books with authors they’ll enjoy reading! Now you can buzz the books you like and get free copies. Books from LeRue Press, a Reno publisher, will be added to the list of available titles. - April 13, 2013 - LeRue Press, LLC
Well Known Bird Photographer, G. Cope Schellhorn, Uses the Internet to Display His Best Bird Photos
Professional bird photographer, G. Cope Schellhorn, launches a new website named Bird Photos Gallery Bank. The site features are over 300 digital bird photos taken over a period of 14 years and sets a high standard for the growing field of bird photography. - April 12, 2013 - G. Cope Schellhorn
Sixth Award and Third Gold for Independent Author
Leigh K Cunningham has published four books across three genres with six awards to her credit including three gold and three silver medals. Being Anti-Social, Cunningham's latest title won gold at the 2013 Reader Views Literary Awards. - April 12, 2013 - Association of Independent Authors
360 Books Releases "Publish Your First Digital Magazine" by Lorraine Phillips
Publish Your First Digital Magazine is a must-read for all the creatives who are passionate about sharing a message with their audience and looking for innovative ideas, strategies, tools and techniques they can use to do so. - April 12, 2013 - 360 Books, LLC
"Dhellia - Quest For The Keys" - a New eBook Release from Author, April M. Reign
Dhellia: Quest For The Keys is the follow-up E-Book to Dhellia: Hell Has A Conscience, the second installment in an ongoing series available for the Amazon Kindle, Barnes & Noble Nook, Kobo, and on Smashwords. - April 11, 2013 - AMR Publishing
James McKay, Army Scout by W.R. Benton Ebook for Kindle Now Shipping
W.R. Benton, author of the War Paint, and publisher Loose Cannon Enterprises announce the ebook release "James McKay, Army Scout" for the Amazon Kindle. - April 11, 2013 - Loose Cannon Enterprises
Two Holocaust Survivors Reunite with New Book Release
Stefania Heilbrunn, of South Africa and Ester Wilhelm Tepper, of Beverly Hills, both were young girls when Hitler and the Nazis ruled over and occupied their town of Radomsko, Poland and now, decades later, the two women have reconnected with the publication of “Children of Dust and Heaven: A Diary from Nazi Occupation through the Holocaust,” available on Amazon in paperback and Kindle eBook. - April 11, 2013 - Remember Point