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Toddler’s Imagination Makes Delightful Story for Families to Share
Recently released by Halo Publishing International, Lai-Lai Meets Chub-Chub is a book about a preschool-age girl who struggles to find the "perfect" name for her new puppy. - April 11, 2013 - Halo Publishing International
Author Cabot Barden Will be Doing a Book Signing at Winterboro Alabama April 12 and 13
Cabot Barden, singer, songwriter, and author, will be doing a book signing at the Aljerald Powers Building next to the Winterboro High School in Winterboro Alabama from 9 am. to 4 pm on April 12, and from 9 am. to 3 pm. on April 13. Barden's two books are: "It's The Bass Player," which... - April 10, 2013 - Cabot Barden-Author
From Small Town to Tinseltown: Jessica Lave's New Book, Quiet on the Set, Puts Fame, Fortune, and Inner Demons Under the Microscope
The move from Maine to Hollywood is a big change for Rylie Cates, the main character in Quiet on the Set. Not only does she have to adjust to a new career, but she has to work to build new relationships in a new town and a new industry. You can’t make an omelet without cracking a few eggs,... - April 10, 2013 - Jessica Lave
Fran Briggs, eMediaCampaigns! Releases The Best of Spring Reading 2013, Part 2
Award-winning PR firm, eMediaCampaigns! features books which showcase authors' literary vision through impact, originality, subject, creativity and quality - April 07, 2013 - eMediaCampaigns!
Fran Briggs Releases the Best of Spring Reading 2013, Part I
Award-winning publicity firm, eMediaCampaigns! showcases author's literary talent based on impact, influence, subject, originality, creativity and quality. - April 07, 2013 - eMediaCampaigns!
Princess Wisdom Publishing Releases Now What: You're Unemployed... How to Handle Downtime? By F. Sophia
Princess Wisdom Publishing has released Now What: You're Unemployed...How to handle Downtime? By F. Sophia and asserts "This book gives blow-by-blow details of how to handle excessive unemployment and career transitions." - April 07, 2013 - Princess Wisdom Publishing
Zachary E. Lewis a.k.a the Burly Man Releases His New Site R.A.A.I.D. (Dedicated to Raising Awareness of Autoimmune Disease)
Mr. Lewis' story starts out in 1985, as he sat down one Saturday afternoon to watch a martial arts movie. Years later, he wrote down detailed notes on what would be the foundation for his principles and philosophy, which he called WEISHENDO. Mr. Lewis spent the next seventeen yrs. trying to understand the answers to a question that was given to him from his late grandmother. In July of 2008, Mr. Lewis had reached the end of his journey, and published his work. - April 06, 2013 - Weishendo Publications
Author’s Second Novel Series is a Fun Creative Outlet for Those Who Need a Satisfying Escape from Reality
Alaina Stanford’s books move SciFi and Fantasy Fiction deeper into the Romance Realm. - April 06, 2013 - Alaina Stanford Author
Children's Book Author, Monika Mira Receives the KART Kids Book List Award for the Complete Hawaiian Reef Fish Coloring Book
Children's book author, Monika Mira receives another award for her educational marine life coloring textbook. Her book is already used in classrooms across the country, but is becoming more recognized as a way to teach children about the importance of reef conservation. - April 05, 2013 - Lucid Publishing
BookPublicityServices.com Releases New Informational Article
The article “How To Promote Your Book On A Budget” helps authors increase book sales. - April 04, 2013 - Book Publicity Services
Eastern National Publishes A March for All: Selma’s Voting Rights Movement
Eastern National has released a new publication, A March for All: Selma’s Voting Rights Movement, which chronicles the struggle for civil rights and the impact of the marches from Selma, Alabama in 1965. This insightful book takes the reader beyond the headlines of the day and inside the... - April 04, 2013 - Eastern National
Enslow Publishers Offers Bargain eBook for Limited Time Only
Enslow Publishers, Inc., a long time publisher of books for school and public libraries, has announced that they are now publishing eBooks. For a limited time, they are offering consumers the Kindle version and the iBooks version of "Hannah Pritchard: Pirate of the Revolution" for only 99... - April 02, 2013 - Enslow Publishers, Inc.
Bish Bash Books Launches My Special Family for National Autism Awareness Month
To coincide with National Autism Awareness Month, Bish Bash Books is proud to announce the publication of My Special Family, a new children's eBook. - April 02, 2013 - Bish Bash Books
Sutro Press Reissues Five Stars! How to Become a Film Critic, the World's Greatest Job in Its Second Edition
The essential guide to becoming a professional film critic is revised and updated for 2013. - April 02, 2013 - Sutro Press
Alisa Anderson Debuts Updated Book Cover for Give & Receive and Announces Release of Book Two in Give & Receive Series
Author Alisa Anderson is pleased to announce the updated book cover for her self-published Erotic Romance Novella give & receive and the upcoming release of book two in the series, give & take on April 5, 2013. Updated images can be seen at her website at... - April 02, 2013 - Alisa Anderson
Overcoming Racism: Newly Released Christian Non-Fiction Book Series Discusses Steps for Gaining Individual Victory Over Racism
Marble Tower Publishing, LLC, a Maryland-based company announces release of empowering new Christian inspirational book series as excerpts from “RAYS OF VICTORY: NAILING RACISM TO THE CROSS.” Included in the book series are the following titles: Footprints of Victory Over Racism: In the... - April 01, 2013 - Marble Tower Publishing, LLC
Author Promotes First Novel, Zug Island While Working on a True Crime Murder Mystery Book
Author, Gregory A. Fournier is promoting his coming of age story, Zug Island: A Detroit Riot Novel while working on his second book, The Rainy Day Murders. - March 31, 2013 - Gregory A. Fournier
Lucid River Press Releases One Breath, Then Another: A Memoir
One Breath, Then Another: A Memoir tells of young woman’s quest for healing to avoid her father’s self-destructive path, culminating with a yoga teacher training on an Indian ashram. - March 31, 2013 - Lucid River Press
Texas Author Uses His Home State as the Background in Both of His Novels
Texas author, Ryan W. Keyser releases two novels with backdrops in Texas. Surwater is a story about a girl’s rock band during the 1970’s and Lanessa is a suspense novel. - March 31, 2013 - Ryan W. Keyser
Author Patrick Anderson Jr.’s Short Story Collection "Boiling Point" Explores the Side Effects of Emotion Repression
Miami author and resident, Patrick Anderson Jr., recently released "Boiling Point," a 155-page short story collection that explores the actions of some extremely angry individuals. From a psychotic hit-man questioning a priest/mark on the meaning of life, to an abandoned astronaut staring... - March 30, 2013 - PatrickAndersonJr.com
Book About Grizzly NH Murder Released by Husband/Wife True Crime Team
Authors Kevin Flynn & Rebecca Lavoie release their latest true crime book, "Notes on a Killing," on April 2nd. The book, about a woman terrorized for helping her friend get out of a bad relationship, has drawn much advanced praise. - March 30, 2013 - Flynn & Lavoie
Soundview to Publish Summary of Predictably Irrational by Dan Ariely
Soundview Executive Book Summaries has released its book summary of Predictably Irrational by Dan Ariely. Soundview summaries can be read and listened to on any computer, tablet, smartphone or e-reader. - March 30, 2013 - Soundview
220 Communications Publishing Unit Releases "Drastic Steps" by Toni Harris
Houston Author Toni Harris Shares Successes In Taking “Drastic Steps” . Launch and Celebration Take Place April 5th in author's home town and feature noted author and businessman George Fraser. - March 30, 2013 - 220 Communications
Vanessa Halloum Invites Women Speakers and Coaches to Share Their Powerful Message in a New Book
Transformational coach and marketing strategist Vanessa Halloum, is looking for female coaches, speakers, healers who want to share their message with the world. - March 30, 2013 - Empowered Life Productions
I Have a Calling Released in Print Format; Mary Wamaitha's Workbook Guides Your Life with Help of the Scriptures
Foden Press today announced the release of Mary Wamaitha's book titled "I Have A Calling: Must Know Ingredients for Success." Originally written as mainly a set of exhortations from Mary and the Scriptures to motivate readers and start them on a new career direction, the book has now been edited into a structured workbook by Greg Marus. As a result, anyone can directly work in the book and answer the challenging questions to help you discover your career and life goals and motivations. - March 29, 2013 - Foden Press
Suspenseful Adventure Novel Alpha Male Puts Man Versus Wolf in the Wolf’s Environment
Author and artist, Mike Walsh is pleased to announce the promotion of suspenseful adventure novel, Alpha Male. As a professional artist, Mike painted the illustration for the cover of Alpha Male. - March 29, 2013 - Mike Walsh
The Astounding Continuation of the Summit Murder Mystery Series Murder on Vinson Massif is Available Now at Audible.com
Irion Books, LLC is pleased to announce Murder on Vinson Massif, the sixth Summit Murder Mystery series novel is now available via audio at Audible.com. - March 29, 2013 - Irion Books LLC
BookWhirl Reveals New Marketing, Publicity, and Advertising ServicePak Products
BookWhirl.com recently introduced a new lineup of marketing, publicity, and advertising packages to its author clients through its ServicePak offering. - March 29, 2013 - BookWhirl.com
Raising J. Holiday: A Mother’s Untold Story
Frances Wellington announces the release of her autobiographical debut, Raising J. Holiday: A Mother’s Untold Story. She offers an honest and revealing look at her life as a widow and single mother, while raising R&B sensation, J. Holiday. This celebrity mom is fearless, as she candidly... - March 28, 2013 - Frances Wellington
Academy Award-Nominee and Toy Story Co-Writer Alec Sokolow Publishes Humorous e-Single About Passover
"Haggadah" puts a wildly unconventional spin on the traditional telling of Passover. - March 27, 2013 - Vook
ASD Publishing Signs New Authors for Spring
ASD Publishing is pleased to announce the signing of three new authors to the ASD Family. All authors bring unique stories of persistence and fortitude and will have books released digitally in April, 2013. - March 26, 2013 - ASD Publishing
Rich Dad’s Robert Kiyosaki Challenges Parents to Take an Active Role in Teaching Their Children About Money
“Why ‘A’ Students Work For ‘C’ Students” is a Guide to Financial Education for Parents with Action Steps and Resources to Make Any Home a Learning Environment. - March 26, 2013 - The Rich Dad Company
New Book Series Teaches Children About Animal Rescue And Adoption
Author Bonnie Jo Davis Announces The Release Of "Mrs. Morgan Rescues…" a brand new book series that teaches children about animal rescue and adoption. - March 25, 2013 - Davis Virtual Assistance
Sipping from the Nile: My Exodus from Egypt is Receiving Rave Reviews from Readers and Critics
Author, Jean Naggar is pleased to announce the promotion of her book, Sipping from the Nile: My Exodus from Egypt. Jean’s story has been told across the world and is a former reviewer for wrote book reviews for The New York Times, The Village Voice, and Publishers Weekly. - March 25, 2013 - Jean Naggar
Mira Telecom and RFI România, Partners at the International Book Exhibition from Paris
Mira Telecom will partner RFI România at the International Book Exhibition from Paris, where Romania is guest of honor. - March 25, 2013 - Mira Software
Award-Winning Author Wins the ASJA 2013 Award for Memoir/Autobiography
Award winning author, Dorothy Foltz-Gray, is pleased to announce the release of her new book, With and Without Her: A Memoir of Being and Losing a Twin. - March 24, 2013 - Dorothy Foltz-Gray
Pacific Northwest Author Releases Young Adult Mystery Novel and New Romance Novel
Author Louise P. Bollinger is pleased to announce the promotion of her romance novel, African Roses and her young adult mystery, Libby’s Prom: A Ghost Story. Both books are available in print and ebook format. - March 24, 2013 - Louise Bolliger
New Children’s Book Learn To Tie A Tie With The Rabbit And The Fox Available in English and Spanish
Author, Sybrina Durant is pleased to announce the release of her new children’s book, Learn To Tie A Tie With The Rabbit And The Fox. It is available in both print and ebook formats. The story book is also available in Spanish. (ISBN: 978-1482085310) and Tagalog. - March 24, 2013 - Sybrina Durant
Science Fiction Book Looks at the Nature of Crisis
What happens when fundamental assumptions about our daily lives are shaken? Norman Oro’s latest book, The Legend of Team 9 (self-published through CreateSpace), examines that question through the prism of science fiction. - March 23, 2013 - Norman Oro
Brownstone Poets Presents Alan Braverman and Anthony Vigorito on Tuesday, April 16 at 7 p.m. at Café Dada
Brownstone Poets presents Alan Braverman and Anthony Vigorito on Tuesday, April 16 at 7 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... - March 23, 2013 - The Brownstone Poets
Clever and Fairly Disturbing' Artist Known for Penis Paintings Announces Release of New Coffee Table Art Book
Etsy Artist, Cappy Sue -- infamous for paintings of smiling male body parts and more disturbing subject matter, and unique service “Jazz Up Your Crap” -- announces the release of new coffee table book, “Art Cave Collection” - March 23, 2013 - Cappy Sue Creations
Lizanne Corbit Explores Transformation, the Divine Feminine in New Book
Lizanne Corbit M.A. has just released The Night Star: Reflections on the Path of the Divine Feminine. The book contains sacred writings and guidance through the cycle of personal transformation. - March 22, 2013 - Lizanne Corbit Counseling Denver
Savant Books Announces the Release of Buz Sawyers' New Novel, "Shutterbug"
Savant Books and Publications LLC, Honolulu, Hawaii USA announces the release of Buz Sawyers' adventure-thriller, "Shutterbug." - March 22, 2013 - Savant Books and Publications LLC
Novelist and Something Awful Editor Zack Parsons Publishes Digital-First Collection of Dystopian Tales
Wages offers firsthand tour of near-future war zones and the mercenaries that run them. - March 22, 2013 - Vook
New Book of Poetry Released from New York Poet Francis DiClemente
Author and poet Francis DiClemente is pleased to announce the publication of his new collection of poetry from Finishing Line Press, entitled In Pursuit of Infinity. - March 22, 2013 - Francis DiClemente
New Travel Memoir Released by Author and World Traveller Keith Stewart
Author, Keith Stewart is pleased to announce the release of his new travelogue, Alpha Highways. - March 22, 2013 - Keith Stewart
First Book in the Sheriff James Pruett Mystery/Thriller Series is Blood Land by R.S. Guthrie
Author, R.S. Guthrie is pleased to announce the first book in the Sheriff James Pruett Mystery/Thriller Series, Blood Land. - March 22, 2013 - R.S. Guthrie
Michal Y Noah Shares Her Knowledge with Her Bestselling Book & Newly Launched Blog
Michal Y Noah, author of bestselling book "A-Z The Universe in Me" has launched a new website to share her knowledge and expertise. - March 22, 2013 - Michal Y. Noah
First Interactive Work, Marble Springs, Now on a Wiki, Featured at the Library of Congress Electronic Literature Showcase April 3 - 5, 2013
The Library of Congress Electronic Literature Showcase, April 3 - 5 2013, will feature seminal works within the electronic literature canon, including Marble Springs. While Marble Springs 1.0 (Eastgate Systems 1993) was the first interactive hypertext published in the U.S., it has been updated and Marble Springs 3.0 is now available in its entirety on a wiki. - March 21, 2013 - Deena Larsen, writer
New Children's Self Help Book Series Gives Children Confidence to Overcome Their Fears and Better Succeed in Life! "The Adventures of Tess"
New children's book author, cancer survivor, Pamela Grunstein follows her passion creating a new and unique book series aimed to help children 2-6 years of age overcome various fears and anxieties. The books are narrated by Tess, a stuffed Chihuahua who comes to life around children taking them on an adventure in a fun, colorful, magical and relatable way. - March 21, 2013 - Chihuahua World Inc