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AwesomeBooks Launches Placement Scheme
AwesomeBooks, a leading online retailer of new and used books, have decided to take on a placement student as part of efforts to further develop their bookselling knowledge. AwesomeBooks’ recently-launched placement will focus on bolstering the company’s growing presence as a... - October 26, 2012 - AwesomeBooks
Inspirational Novel Helps Women Realize Unconditional Love Can Heal All Wounds
Author, Linda Amato is pleased to announce the promotion of her book, Making Believers. The author believes abuse needs to end in relationships by the simple transformation of discovering that God is within all. - October 26, 2012 - Linda Amato
California Author Releases Book for the New Age Market, Worldshift Happens! Facing Down the Fear, Waking Up the Mind
Author Carolyn North is pleased to announce the release of her new book, Worldshift Happens! Facing Down the Fear, Waking Up the Mind. The book addresses the challenges of our changing times through personal stories, humor and suggestions of how to keep on keeping on. - October 26, 2012 - Carolyn North
New Contemporary Fiction Novel Centered Around the Issue of Homelessness Now Available
Author, L.M. Henderson is pleased to announce the release of her new book, The Interview. This work is a contemporary fiction novel focusing on the issue of homelessness. - October 26, 2012 - L.M. Henderson
BookBuzz.net Announces New Client Carolyn North
BookBuzz.net is pleased to announce new client Carolyn North and her new book, Worldshift Happens! Facing Down the Fear, Waking Up the Mind. The book addresses the challenges of our changing times through personal stories, humor and suggestions of how to keep on keeping on. - October 26, 2012 - BookBuzz
Mixed Blessings by Cabot Barden Wins Pinnacle Book Achievement Award for Literary Fiction for 2012
Cabot Barden's book Mixed Blessings has won the coveted Pinnacle Book Achievement Award for Literary Fiction for 2012. His first book It's The Bass Player was nominated for this award in 2011. Barden is currently working on his third book. - October 25, 2012 - Cabot Barden-Author
Cupid’s Arrow: Magic or Maleficent Force? Tickle Me Published by Outskirts Press
Veteran novelist Monica Bouvier’s latest work is a tale of wanton love, decadent seduction and dangerous liaisons as a meek young woman gets caught up in love’s unscrupulous web of deception. - October 25, 2012 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Finding Deep Peace in the Contemplation and Anticipation of Death -- Summerland Publishing Releases "Death Comes Not as a Stranger" by Lois West Bristow, PhD
Death, the ultimate transformative process, remains shrouded in fear and denial, sapping vital energy from the business of living. As the population ages the concern about death gathers momentum. Interest in death simmers just beneath the surface of our collective denial of aging and dying, and questions break through seeing resolution. This book takes one by the hand and shows the way to move through our fears to find peace. - October 24, 2012 - Summerland Publishing
Pre-order on The Fountainhead by Ayn Rand at Infibeam
Ayn Rand's The Fountainhead is a superbly told tale about an architect called Howard Roark, who with singular single-mindedness follows his vision of modern architecture against all odds. - October 24, 2012 - Infibeam.com
Mystery Author Robert Thornhill Releases Lady Justice and the Cruise Ship Murders
Award-winning author Robert Thornhill announces the release of the eleventh installment in his Lady Justice mystery/comedy series, Lady Justice And The Cruise Ship Murders. The first ten novels in the series, Lady Justice Takes A C.R.A.P. City Retiree Action Patrol, Lady Justice And The Lost... - October 24, 2012 - BooksByBob
SF FBI Agent Abby Kane Questions Detroit's Comeback
Kwame is out. The Big Three are selling cars. People are sticking around downtown after a Tigers or a Red Wings game. And Detroit Metro Police recognize the handiwork of a known serial killer they locked up seven years ago. Detroit is making a comeback. So is The Doctor. - October 24, 2012 - Ty Hutchinson
New Self Help Book Breaks the Cycle of Substance Abuse and Out of Control Behaviors by Teaching The Power To Stop
Expert author and stopping Sherpa, Karen Bentley, is pleased to announce her new book, The Power To Stop: Stopping as a Path to Self-love, Personal Power and Enlightenment. - October 24, 2012 - Karen Bentley
Canines with Superpowers Prevail in the Science Fiction Fantasy Novel, Pups
Author, David Perlmutter is pleased to announce the promotion of his science fiction/fantasy novel, Pups. - October 23, 2012 - David Perlmutter
World War II Historical Fiction Novel, The Katyn Order is Receiving Rave Reviews
Author, Douglas W. Jacobson is pleased to announce that his book, The Katyn Order is receiving rave reviews from critics and readers. - October 23, 2012 - Douglas W Jacobson
"What Came First" (a Novel) by Luke Goldstein - Now in Full Release, Paperback and eBook
The debut novel from Luke Goldstein, "What Came First?", is now available for purchase in paperback (through Amazon) and eBook (from most major outlets). "What Came First?" follows four complete strangers as their lives become intertwined in the biggest traffic jam in Seattle's history. At the center of it all is an object that at first looks small and ordinary, but turns out to be so much more. - October 22, 2012 - Luke Goldstein
Providence Historical Costumer Turns Author with New Title.
Providence, Rhode Island, artist and costumer, Angela L. Costello pens first romance and suspense novel focusing on the Byzantine Empire just before the Crusades. - October 22, 2012 - Angela Costello
Preorder Saurabh Thirani's Spot the Next Economic Bubble at Infibeam
Saurabh Thirani's Spot the Next Economic Bubble is an eye-opening book about global economic recession, even greater than the Great Depression of 1930, which is overtaking us. - October 22, 2012 - Infibeam.com
Your Time Publishing Author Kima Richard Won Best Illustrations from Nolavie for Her Children’s Book, When I Look in the Mirror
Kima Richard and Mr. Domingos worked closely together so that he could accurately capture her images. “He is a great illustrator and he did an excellent job in capturing my vision,” said Ms. Richard. - October 21, 2012 - Your Time Publishing, LLC
On Eve of Final Presidential Debate, Remember Point Publishes New Political Thriller, "Divided We Stand" by Howard Steinberg
With Election Day drawing near, Remember Point publishes a new action-packed political thriller. - October 21, 2012 - Remember Point
Kishore Chaudhari's Chaurahe Par Seedhiyan on Pre-Order at Infibeam
Kishore Chaudhari's Chaurahe Par Seedhiyan is a collection of short stories having to do with a man-woman relationship. They comprehend almost the entire range of emotions and moods and situations which mark it. - October 21, 2012 - Infibeam.com
The Brownstone Poets Presents Poets Richard Levine and Michael T. Young on Tuesday, November 20 at 7 p.m. at Café Dada
The Brownstone Poets presents poets Richard Levine and Michael T. Young on Tuesday, November 20 at 7 p.m. at the 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... - October 20, 2012 - The Brownstone Poets
New Middle Eastern War Historical Fiction Novel Just Released, Ezekiel’s War
Colorado author releases new historical fiction novel based in the Middle East called, Ezekiel’s War. - October 20, 2012 - T.W. Manes
Savant Books Announces Release of Laurie Hanan's Novel, "Almost Paradise" in Multi-eBook Formats
Savant Books and Publications LLC, Honolulu, Hawaii, announces the release of Laurie Hanan's Hawaii-based dramatic mystery, "Almost Paradise" in multiple eBook formats. - October 20, 2012 - Savant Books and Publications LLC
Bonsai Kitten by Lakshmi Narayan on Preorder at Infibeam
Lakshmi Narayan's debut novel Bonsai Kitten is about a struggle of a young girl named Divya to control her destiny – no matter what, to get what she desires she has to fight with God himself. - October 20, 2012 - Infibeam.com
Inkwell Productions New Release of Words Falling Like Water by Sonya Vaughn Examines the Struggles of Working Women
Inkwell Productions new release of Words Falling Like Water by Sonya Vaughn examines the struggles of working women. In the second presidential debate on October 16, 2012, both candidates were asked what they would do about the ongoing problem of women being paid less in the workforce. This novel... - October 19, 2012 - Inkwell Productions
Just in Time for Halloween: Zombie Men, eDating and Mastication
Just when it was safe to go onto dating sites! Zombies, my friend, zombies are online. - October 19, 2012 - Written in Stone
Connecticut Author Announces the Promotion of His Contemporary Fiction Novel, Jimmy’s Love Story
Author, John McCurdy is pleased to announce the promotion of his book, Jimmy’s Love Story. - October 19, 2012 - John McCurdy
BookBuzz.net Announces New Client Betty Byron
BookBuzz.net is pleased to announce the promotion of the new book, Within the Walls of Santo Tomas by Betty Byron with Cassius Mullen. - October 19, 2012 - BookBuzz
Texas Author Releases Historical Fiction Novel About World War II
Author, Betty Byron is pleased to announce the promotion of her historical fiction WWII novel, Within the Walls of Santo Tomas. - October 19, 2012 - Betty Byron
Omnicom Press Author Invokes Cuban Missile Crisis in Analysis of Vladimir Putin
Russian president Vladimir Putin’s failure to protect his own image is having a negative impact upon Russia, author asserts. - October 18, 2012 - Omnicom Press
Tor/Forge is Proud to Release a High-Octane International Thriller Ripped Straight from the Headlines by NYT Bestselling Author Thomas M. Kostigen's GOLDEN DAWN
New York Times bestselling nonfiction author and seasoned journalist Thomas M. Kostigen brings his international affairs expertise to a gripping debut thriller! - October 18, 2012 - Tor/Forge Books
Robert Kiyosaki’s Rich Dad Community Celebrates Over 615,000 Facebook Fans
Registrants at http://bit.ly/RichDadCommunity receive free, financial education eBook, “CASHFLOW Quadrant,” until 10/31/12. - October 18, 2012 - The Rich Dad Company
Infibeam Now Announces Pre-Order on Ravi Subramanian's The Bankster
Ravi Subramanian's The Bankster is a suspense thriller which shows Karann Panjabi doggedly following the mystery surrounding a series of murders which related to the Greater Boston Global Bank. - October 18, 2012 - Infibeam.com
Discover the Secret Life of Danny Kaye
New Book Goes Behind the Scenes with Danny Kaye, the Movies' Court Jester - October 17, 2012 - Bonaventure Press
New Billiards Book, Pool Wars Just Released from Great Pool Veteran Jay Helfert
Author and billiards veteran, Jay Helfert is pleased to announce his new book, Pool Wars: On the Road to Hell and Back with the World's Greatest Money Players. - October 17, 2012 - Jay Helfert
BookBuzz.net Announces New Client David Uerkvitz
BookBuzz.net is pleased to announce the promotion of new client David Uerkvitz and his new historical fantasy novel, Adin: A novel of prehistory. - October 17, 2012 - BookBuzz
Here Today Gone Tomorrow Brings Magic to Our Lives
Toronto author and resident, Dani Stern, has published Here Today Gone Tomorrow, a contemporary fairytale for adults and young adults, available as an ebook on Smashwords and Amazon. "Here Today Gone Tomorrow has all the elements of a fairytale, including a damsel in distress, a knight in... - October 16, 2012 - Dani Stern
New Book Helps Empower Women Through the Art of Self-Pleasure
Devi Ward’s debut novel "Shake Your Soul-Song! A Woman's Guide to Self-Empowerment Through The Art of Self-Pleasure” will be released on November 5, 2012. - October 16, 2012 - Devi Ward
Purple Mike: a Tall Tale on Drug Education
New Young Adult Fiction - for teens, teachers, addiction professionals, addicts, persons in recovery and avid readers, Purple Mike is a story about drugs in book form. - October 16, 2012 - Purple Mike
Children's Author Joins Unusual Writing Competition
Jen Barton, author of Fiona Thorn and the Carapacem Spell, enters America's Next Author, a writing competition like American Idol for writers. - October 15, 2012 - Flickerfawn
A Novel of Sex and Self-Discovery Released by World Castle Publishing
Alexandrea Weis brings one woman’s torrid search for satisfaction to her new novel, Diary of a One-Night Stand. - October 15, 2012 - World Castle Publishing
A Story of Love, Loss and Recovery Released by World Castle Publishing
An new and original novel about the bonds between a mother and daughter. - October 15, 2012 - World Castle Publishing
World Castle Publishing Halloween Double Feature
A Frightening Encounter with the Supernatural and the Return of a Chilling Demon all in Time for Halloween. - October 15, 2012 - World Castle Publishing
The Orgarlan Saga Continues...
Announcing the release of Linda Nelson's second book in the "Orgarlan Saga," "Witch Book" is now available for purchase at your local independent bookstore. - October 14, 2012 - Linda Nelson
Promotion of Bellatrix's Fourth eBook Release, "Hind Cartwheel"
Bellatrix, a small Canadian publisher dedicated to showcasing literary works of exceptional insight, announces its five day promotion of its fourth release, "Hind Cartwheel." - October 14, 2012 - Bellatrix
Sylvia Day's "Reflected in You" Debuts at #1 on the New York Times Bestseller List
Day’s Crossfire Series Now a Global Phenomenon and Top 5 Seller in Its First 10 Countries of Release. - October 13, 2012 - Sylvia Day
New Fantasy/Sci-Fi Adventure for Juvenile/YA by World Castle Publishing
The Way of Nacor is an intense, captivating, non-stop thrill ride complete with mysterious portals, distant planets, and aliens. - October 13, 2012 - World Castle Publishing
Pre-order The Resurgence of Satyam by Zafar Anjum at Infibeam
Zafar Anjum's The Resurgence of Satyam is a biographical record of the Fall and the Rise of Ramalinga Raju. It covers the events subsequent to Raju's confession of having overstated his company's performance right up to his resurrection. - October 13, 2012 - Infibeam.com
Authors Charles G. Irion and Ronald J. Watkins Present Murder on Kilimanjaro, the Grand Finale of the Summit Murder Mystery Series at Changing Hands Bookstore
Join authors Charles G. Irion and Ronald J. Watkins as they present the grand finale of their Summit Murder Mystery series, Murder on Kilimanjaro at Changing Hands Bookstore. - October 13, 2012 - Irion Books LLC
Introducing "In Search of Our Origins" – a Book with Unusual Claims
A new research based book displayed at Combined Book Exhibit, Frankfurt Book Fair, October 10 – 14, 2012, claims from the study of Quran that life arose on earth out of Clay crystals, and that Adam and Eve were born 59000 years ago from an existing female of a species different from modern humans. - October 12, 2012 - Oriole Book Publishers