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Author Andrea N. Carr Releases New African-American Literary Fiction - "The Trees Outside"
Author Andrea N. Carr is pleased to announce the release of her new literary fiction short story, "The Trees Outside." - July 08, 2015 - Andrea N. Carr
Author Rayme Michaels Promotes His Urban Comedy Drama - "Screw the Devil's Daiquiri"
Author Rayme Michaels is pleased to announce the promotion of his urban comedy drama, "Screw the Devil's Daiquiri." When womanizer, and possible schizophrenic, John Hazel, is suddenly offered a serious job promotion by the CEO of his company, David Wall, under the condition that John... - July 08, 2015 - Rayme Michaels
Brownstone Poets Presents Virginia Walker and a Special Tribute to Michael Walsh, Saturday, August 1 at 2:30 p.m. at Park Plaza Restaurant
Brownstone Poets presents Virginia Walker and a special tribute to Michael Walsh, Saturday, August 1 at 2:30 p.m. at Park Plaza Restaurant in historic Brooklyn Heights. Brownstone Poets is celebrating its 10th year this August. Poetry grows in Brooklyn Heights and there's an open mic as... - July 07, 2015 - The Brownstone Poets
Author Contracts Twenty-Three Middle Grade Children’s Books
Max Elliot Anderson has gone from struggling, reluctant reader, to the author of over thirty action-adventures and mysteries for young readers. He currently has contracts for twenty-three additional titles. - July 07, 2015 - Max Books
Glenn Rogers Releases his Frontier Thriller, "The Colemans Book 1 The Reckoning"
Philosophy Professor, Dr. Glenn Rogers has written a frontier thriller where two young men face unimagined challenges and overwhelming odds as they set out across a war-torn frontier to bring their parents’ killers to justice. The title of Dr. Rogers’ book is: "The Colemans Book 1... - July 06, 2015 - Glenn Rogers
Author Publishes First Fairytale Book
Stephen Papas publishes his first fairytale book about a knight who discovers a hidden world of magic. - July 05, 2015 - Book Venture
Imani Faith Publishing Signs 4 New Authors
Imani Faith Publishing is pleased to announce the signing of four new authors who are sure to become bestsellers in the near future. Denika Carothers, Esther Renee Wright, Olevia Henderson, and Shiraz Mohammed are the four new authors recently signed to Imani Faith Publishing. Each of these... - July 04, 2015 - Imani Faith Publishing
Announcing EMSA Publishing’s Very First Ever Fabulous First Lines Competition
The first line of a novel is incredibly important in that it sets the tone of a novel, establishes point of view, and hooks the reader. Here’s your chance to see how your novel’s first line stacks up. The Rules: The Fabulous First Lines Competition will be open to thirty (30)... - July 04, 2015 - EMSA Publishing
Baseball’s Civil War Origins Revealed in The American Game
Book reveals how the great American sport formed during America’s greatest struggle through a story of enemy soldiers coming together to play a series of games. - July 01, 2015 - Bandwagon Books
July 2015 Releases at Eternal Press
William and Kim Richards Gilchrist are releasing five titles on 1 July 2015 at Eternal Press. The publishing company is located in Santa Rosa, California. Eternal Press releases titles from new and returning authors on a monthly basis. Titles are available in epub, pdf, mobi and trade paperback. - June 30, 2015 - Caliburn Press LLC
Book Release Aims to Bring Faith to Millennials
Studies show children born at the turn of the century are leaving religion in large numbers. Author, Desiree Granby, hopes to change that. - June 29, 2015 - The Pocket Revolution Publishing Company
"Is She Available?" - A Book of Poetry, Comics, Art, Music and Motion
The ground-breaking, tour-de-force meshing Poetry, Comics, Art, Music and Animation by acclaimed producer Igor Goldkind, is being published in GooglePlay and iTunes editions this month by Chameleon Publishing. The beautifully illustrated, 160 page limited hard bound edition is available in all major bookstores on and offline starting July 9th. - June 28, 2015 - Chameleon
Announcing the Release of "Spirilet," a Suspenseful New Novel
M.A. Belarj, a new name in the fantasy genre, has released his first novel, "Spirilet." Paranormal, mystery, fantasy, and thriller elements abound in the suspenseful tale about a man named Joe and a doll that is struck by lightning—and comes alive. - June 28, 2015 - M.A. Belarj
The Lord's Children Publish "Rupture of Rapture" to Expose End-Times Apostasy
The Blessed Hope for Humanity is Christ and Resurrection, Not Rapture. - June 27, 2015 - The Lord's Children
Author Valerie Hockert Releases Her Novel, “As I Sit Here Fishing”
“As I Sit Here Fishing” is a novel that explores the pondering thoughts a man has while on a solo fishing trip that leads him to examine the people in his life in relation to the fish in the water. - June 27, 2015 - DGT Book Promotions, LLC
New Publishing Company Pays It Forward
New publishing company Crimson Cloak Publishing is leading the way with a new way of Paying It Forward to charities, who will benefit from their new Crimson Cloak Anthologies range. The Anthologies, collections of short stories and other items donated by authors and illustrators, are sold alongside the publisher's conventional catalogue, but with all profit going to the designated charity for that volume. - June 26, 2015 - Crimson Cloak Publishing
Humanitas Media Publishing Releases Journey to the Heart of the World, a Parable of Environmental and Indigenous Wisdom
Journey to the Heart of the World, a parable reminiscent of Paulo Coelho, has just been released by Humanitas Media Publishing from author John Lundin, whose last book was written in association with H.H. the Dalai Lama. - June 25, 2015 - Humanitas Media Publishing
Florida Sci-Fi Author’s New Post Apocalyptic Novel Debuts July 4th
After a genetic mutation has left the human species sterile and doomed to extinction, the citizens of New Sebastian live long and luxurious lives, thanks to Rejuvenation. But when Jericho and Gabrielle, two specimens from the Rejuvenation supply farm, escape prior to being harvested, the dark truth threatens the existence of the last society on Earth. - June 25, 2015 - IONized Publishing Group
Strathmore’s Who’s Who Celebrates Nathan M. Jones Online Radio Debut
Strathmore’s Who’s Who is pleased to announce the debut of Author and Artist Nathan M. Jones to Strathmore’s Who’s Who Online Radio Program. - June 24, 2015 - Strathmore Who's Who
New Biography Looks at the Long-Term Effects of Bullying
New statistics show that the effects of youth bullying last well into the life of adults (see http://www.latimes.com/science/la-sci-sn-bullying-worse-than-child-abuse-20150428-story.html) and Alan Eisenberg’s new biography, “A Ladder In The Dark: My journey from bullying to... - June 24, 2015 - Bullying Recovery, LLC
Fran Briggs Releases The Best of Spring Reading 2015, Part 1
From poolside to bedside, a sunny hill or treadmill, Americans are reading. - June 23, 2015 - eMediaCampaigns!
Fran Briggs Releases The Best of Spring Reading 2015, Part 2
"Worthwhile" reading promises to capture reader's attention - June 23, 2015 - eMediaCampaigns!
Kenneth Gayten, Author of "Give Me Strength," to Discuss Strategies for Resilience and Excellence
Expert helps individuals work through chaos and create simple systems for resolution. - June 23, 2015 - eMediaCampaigns!
Double Dragon Publishing Celebrates 15th Year
Join the Celebration - 15 years of service to the eBook Industry. Double Dragon Publishing will be releasing various free, discounted titles, and special edition hard cover books for the remainder of the year. This includes this free “sampler” of Double Dragon Publishing titles that... - June 23, 2015 - Double Dragon Publishing
Marie Osmond Biography Being Developed Into a Television Movie Says Creative Partners Publishing
Creative Partners Publishing announced this week their Marie Osmond Bio got a release date and is being made into a TV movie. - June 23, 2015 - Creative Partners Publishing
Kingdom of Angels Records Releases Oksana Angel’s Extended Debut Single "Unconditional Love" from the Original Motion Picture Soundtrack - Available Now on All DSPs
Russian-American Supernova Recording Artist Oksana Angel is the “Musical Voice” of the Movie in Development "Unconditional Love, A Medieval Story with Her Songs Featured throughout the Film-Musical. Original motion picture soundtrack digital album release date is set for October 28, 2015. - June 22, 2015 - Kingdom of Angels Publishing
Leon Kelly Shares Firsthand Experience of Struggle, Pain and Perseverance in Bold Memoir, "Every Flower Grows Through Mud"
Professional blogger and screenwriter Leon Kelly's memoir, "Every Flower Grows Through Mud," is a painfully honest study of how life's trials and tribulations can make one a stronger, better person. "Every Flower Grows Through Mud" is available wherever books and ebooks are sold. - June 22, 2015 - KellyHead Multimedia
Ron Glick's Epic Fantasy Series Creates New Impact
“Three” in Print and Kindle Format. Third Book in the Godslayer Cycle Releases on July 1, 2015. - June 21, 2015 - Ron Glick, Author
Next Installment of The Breakout Series, The Hunted is Now Available
Discover the addiction...find out what happens next in the sequel to The Hunted - Temptation by Ivy Smoak. - June 18, 2015 - Ivy Smoak Publishing
Class Act Books Announces June Releases
Mystery and the Paranormal plus returning authors and series head the list for Class Act Books' June releases: Deeded for Death by RW Weiss Shadow Duet by Tony-Paul de Vissage. RW Weiss' cozy mystery Deeded for Death is a Hugh Winslow novel, the second in the series, following last year's release... - June 17, 2015 - Class Act Books
Sugar Daddy-Sugar Baby Lifestyle Expert Taylor B. Jones Teams Up with Dating and Sex Coach Alan Roger Currie
Can women be taught how to become a better "Sugar Baby?" Two African-American Dating and Lifestyle Coaches offer mentoring and training for women interested in becoming a highly sought-after Sugar Baby who will be able to attract the attention, companionship, and financial generosity of older men commonly referred to as "Sugar Daddies." - June 16, 2015 - Mode One Multimedia, Inc.
Release Your Stress with the New Mandala Happiness Adult Coloring Book Series by J. Bruce Jones
Mandala Happiness is a new series of adult coloring books designed by J. Bruce Jones releasing June 2015. The books contain over 40 mandalas each for adults and grown ups to color. Perfect for inspiring creativity, reducing stress and coloring fun. - June 16, 2015 - Bruce Jones Design Inc.
New Novel, "Death in Printers Alley": A Shane Hadley Mystery, Reveals Another Nashville
A debut mystery novel by a Nashville native explores the lives and reveals the passions of the city and its people outside the glare and glitz of the music industry. These are people and real places seen through the eyes of Shane Hadley, paraplegic ex-cop and former Rhodes scholar, and Hardy Seltzer, metro detective from the other side of the tracks, as they work toward revealing the shocking truth behind the vicious Printers Alley murder of long ago minor celebrity, Bonz Bagley. - June 15, 2015 - Kellan publishers
Publisher Simon & Fig Releases New Chick-Lit Novel "Cocktails at Le Carmen" by Author Isabelle Andover
Author Isabelle Andover and her publisher, Simon & Fig are pleased to announce the release of their new chick-lit novel, "Cocktails at Le Carmen." When job cuts at Chloe Saddler’s London communications firm result in an unexpected transfer to Paris, she finds herself leaving... - June 14, 2015 - Simon & Fig
Find the Wisdom in You and Your Life for Happiness and Joy
It's a wisdom of treasure for thousands of years. All wise people use this treasure in the modern world to have happiness and joy. Many in the world are not aware of real values and worth. With science advancing the comfort quality outside you this treasure of wisdom opens up the mind that quality in each one of us deserves to experience every day to feel happiness and joy. Rishikul Foundation, based out of Rishikesh, shares this wisdom with many people across the world through Yoga. - June 13, 2015 - Rishikul Foundation
"The Thriving Middle Class In America: Where The Middle Class Thrives Right Now," Ebook Published April/2014, Authored by Dr Joseph S. Maresca, Available Now
Learn successful strategies for entering the Middle Class and beyond. This ebook will discuss the foundations of the modern middle class in America and point out how many survived and carved out successful lives even in the most difficult of times. - June 13, 2015 - Dr Joseph S Maresca
EDGE Science Fiction and Fantasy Publishing is Pleased to Announce the Contributing Authors to nEvermore! Tales of Murder, Mystery and the Macabre
Margaret Atwood, Tanith Lee, Kelley Armstrong, Richard Christian Matheson and other New York Times bestselling and prize-winning authors to headline Poe-inspired anthology. - June 11, 2015 - EDGE Science Fiction and Fantasy Publishing
Author Vihang A. Naik Promotes His Philosophical Poetry Collection - "City Times and Other Poems"
Author Vihang A. Naik is pleased to announce the promotion of his book "City Times and Other Poems." Naik throws light on the life of a city in all its shades, glory and misery in this anthology of his intuitive and philosophical poems. - June 10, 2015 - Vihang A. Naik
Award-Winning Writer Jessica Knauss Releases New Book "Unpredictable Worlds: Stories"
Award-winning writer, Jessica Knauss is pleased to announce the release of her literary magical realism short story collection entitled, "Unpredictable Worlds: Stories." - June 10, 2015 - Jessica Knauss
JNPAQUET Books Ltd Launches Audiobook of "The T-RRIBLE"
JNPAQUET Books Ltd today launched the first audiobook of the popular children's book series written by J.N. PAQUET, "The T-RRIBLE". It will be available to customers on Amazon, Audible and iTunes. "The T-RRIBLE is a very special book to us and we are delighted to see the first... - June 09, 2015 - JNPAQUET Books Ltd
Atavist Releases First "Interactive Novel" Using New e-Book Capabilities
Cyberpunk novel "Code" experiments with the new possibilities of the e-book format, creating an interactive novel that resembles the "Choose Your Own Adventure" books and Infocom text-adventure games of the early 1980s, or exploratory video games like Myst, which follows a group of hackers tracking a mysterious symbol to find the cause of the slow apocalypse threatening humanity. - June 09, 2015 - Atavist
"Village Pillars," Published 10/13 by Amazon Digital Services, Inc., Authored by Dr. Joseph S. Maresca, Available Now on Amazon/Kindle
"Village Pillars" addresses classic success stories given the opportunities, obstacles and plateaus reached by a typical profile of successful people. Each has beaten the odds and achieved economic well being despite the tribulations of the Great Depression and the Great Recession. Some were college educated although most were not. How did they survive, prosper and support their respective communities despite seemingly impossible odds? - June 09, 2015 - Dr Joseph S Maresca
Canadian Cancer Hero Receives International Book Award
"The Cancer Olympics," a book by Robin McGee, is an International Book Award 2015 Finalist. McGee is also the recent recipient of the Canadian Cancer Society's highest honor, the National Medal of Courage. - June 08, 2015 - The Cancer Olympics
Leading Book Publisher Cresco Books Author David Holman Debut Novel "The Silver Angel" Focuses on Uncovering Conspiracies of the Cold War Era
U.K writer David Holman recently launched his debut Suspense Thriller Novel, 'The Silver Angel - An Alex Swan Mystery'. Set during the cold war, the novel begins in an assembly hangar at Brinton Aviation where a young aircraft designer is found dead in what appears to be an industrial accident. - June 08, 2015 - Cresco Books
JNPAQUET Books Ltd Launches First Audiobook of "The Book of The Animals"
JNPAQUET Books Ltd today launched the first of a series of children's audiobooks. The audiobook "The Book of The Animals - Episode 1 (Second Generation)" will be available to customers on Amazon, Audible and iTunes. "We are delighted to see this first audiobook being released today,... - June 08, 2015 - JNPAQUET Books Ltd
Green Darner Press Announces Stacey R. Campbell's Pirate Adventure "Arrgh!" Won Mom's Choice Award - Author Interview ("Family is Our Greatest Treasure")
Stacey R. Campbell's Middle Grade pirate adventure tale, “Arrgh!,” has received the Mom's Choice Award for excellence in family-friendly media. Author Interview: "Family is our greatest treasure." - June 07, 2015 - Stacey R. Campbell
New Erotic Romance, "The Vacation," Hits the Shelves
It's time to find out what really happens when you have a free pass...in the new erotic short story, "The Vacation," by Ivy Smoak. - June 07, 2015 - Ivy Smoak Publishing
Jack’s Tales - A 2015 National Indie Excellence Awards Finalist
Jim Westcott, Rochester, NY author, receives national recognition from the 9th. Annual National Indie Excellence Awards. May 22nd. 2015—The 9th. Annual National Indie Excellence Awards recognized Jack’s Tales as a Finalist in the Children’s Chapter Book category. - June 07, 2015 - Jim Westcott
Publisher, 360 Books, Releases New Title “Publish Your First Magazine” by Award-Winning Author Lorraine Phillips
According to industry expert Samir A. Husni, 60 percent of new magazines fail within their first year. “Publish Your First Magazine: A Practical Guide for Wannabe Publishers”—the new and expanded second edition by Lorraine Phillips—is exactly what’s needed for anyone... - June 06, 2015 - 360 Books, LLC
Book Release: "So I Published A Magazine..." by Award-Winning Author Lorraine Phillips
If you’ve thought about publishing a magazine and wondered what it would take, "So I Published A Magazine" features sixteen candid conversations with independent publishers from around the globe. Lorraine Phillips interviewed these publishers and asked them questions like: How did... - June 06, 2015 - 360 Books, LLC