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Your Time Publishing, LLC Author Shadé Ashani Donates Her Memoir “In Search Of My Father” to WYES Auction Action
Author Shadé Ashani has donated her debut book "In Search Of My Father" to WYES Auction Action. Along with a signed copy of the title, Ms. Ashani will also perform a reading or discussion for the winning bidder. - October 12, 2012 - Your Time Publishing, LLC
Your Time Publishing, LLC Author Deandrea Green Donates Her Children’s Book “The Who Dat Movers: Jump Team” to WYES Auction Action
Deandrea Green author of “Skating on a Rainy Day” has donated her second book "The Who Dat Movers: Jump Team" to WYES Auction Action. Along with a signed copy of the title, Ms. Green will also perform a reading for the winning bidder. - October 12, 2012 - Your Time Publishing, LLC
Your Time Publishing, LLC Author Paulette Jones Donates Three of Her Titles to WYES Auction Action
Author Paulette Jones has donated "Herstory:Revelations", "Girls' Day Out:The Adventure", and “ABC on the Streets of New Orleans” to WYES Auction Action. Along with a signed copy of the titles, Ms. Jones will also perform a reading for the winning bidder. - October 12, 2012 - Your Time Publishing, LLC
Infinite Human Resource: Secrets to a Creative Mind Published by Outskirts Press
Renowned entrepreneur David Nutting reveals the secrets he has learned about the creative mind in his five decades inventing and designing everything from the first SUV to the first personal computer. - October 12, 2012 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Award-Winning Give God the Glory! Series of Books & Devotionals Partners with New Distributor and Releases a New Translation
The Give God the Glory! nine-book series by multiple-award winning and best-selling Christian author, Kevin Wayne Johnson, continues to expand around the world. This year, the book series publisher – Writing for the Lord Ministries – joined with Midpoint Trade Books, New York, New York... - October 12, 2012 - Writing for the Lord Ministries
Entrepreneur Reveals Secrets to Success in Challenging Times with Live to Tell Your Story Published by Outskirts Press
Every episode of life is a story, each with a buried lesson to be learned. Successful international entrepreneur Dave La Rue plumbs wisdom and inspiration from these tales readers can use to achieve their own success in his book, Live to Tell Your Story, published by Outskirts Press. - October 12, 2012 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
New Book: “Finding the Prosperity Within” Your Success is Waiting to be Unleashed
We don’t need to look far to find prosperity. Brian Webster shows that it’s always been within us. It’s just been hidden by self-defeating thoughts we’ve adopted over time. It’s time to let it go! - October 12, 2012 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
New Novel Exposes Mistreatment of German Civilians Following WWII, Barbed Wire and Daisies by Carol Strazer
Colorado author Carol Strazer stumbled upon an amazing and little-known episode from World War II during a casual conversation with a friend. The woman recalled fleeing Germany with her mother and young siblings, one step ahead of the invading Russian army. With nowhere else to turn, the... - October 12, 2012 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Author Jeff Bacot Reveals What the Guys Talk About on the Golf Course New Novel on the Hole is Funny with a Mysterious Twist
New golf novel offers reader humor, mystery, and life lessons. - October 11, 2012 - Jeff Bacot
Ralph Blum’s Bestselling The Book of Runes is Now Available as an E-Book and Interactive Web App
Ralph S. Blum’s international bestseller, The Book of Runes, has been one of the most consulted oracles for the last several decades. It is now being released as an e-book and interactive web application. Blum will also be conducting a free teleseminar on October 25. - October 11, 2012 - BetterListen.com
Glagoslav Publications Brings Books to Frankfurt Book Fair 2012
International publishing house Glagoslav Publications brings its recent collection to the Frankfurt Book Fair 2012, the biggest annual event in the publishing industry with a long history of positive influence on the literary community. Glagoslav Publications will be present at the Russian stand... - October 11, 2012 - Glagoslav Publications
Chetan Bhagat's 2 States in Hindi Now on Pre-Order on Infibeam
2 States is the story of Chetan Bhagat's marriage which is now also available in Hindi. He has described a lot of things and has brought to us the problems that will be faced in a loving marriage and how things need to be handled. - October 11, 2012 - Infibeam.com
Writer for A Grave Interest Tries Novel Approach to Fund Book
Joy Neighbors, a wine writer, and cemetery blogger for A Grave Interest, is writing a book about the first woman to survive abdominal/ovarian surgery. She has the writing experience, the research ability, and the contacts to help edit and publish the book. What she doesn’t have is the finances. But maybe with a novel approach to funding, she will. - October 11, 2012 - A Grave Interest
The Unknown Hits the eBook Market
This autobiographical, supernatural, thriller is about one person's struggle through an abusive and violent childhood. The author pens one traumatic episode after episode for survival's sake, to find healing and inner-peace. - October 11, 2012 - The Unknown (Nonfiction)
Anonymous Message Board Post Ignites Author's Dream
Tony McFadden is the author of six novels, all set in the exotic, sometimes dangerous places he has travelled in his work as a telecommunications engineer. None of this would have materialized without the words of an anonymous message board poster. - October 11, 2012 - Association of Independent Authors
Odeon Press Revives Roadkill, Chilling Favorite of the Nineties by Northwest Author
Today Odeon Press announced the release of Roadkill, a gripping horror novel set in the Pacific Northwest, by area author Richard Sanford. First released in hardcover in the 1990s, this atmospheric chiller has been rescued and reissued by Odeon in softcover and eBook formats for all popular mobile... - October 11, 2012 - Odeon Press
Two Dads Create Petalianne Comic Book Indiegogo Campaign to Combat Hyper-Sexual Indoctrination of Girls
An American and Canadian father duo, inspired by their daughters, are utilizing crowdfunding website indiegogo.com to raise money to publish a fantasy adventure comic book series meant to empower and educate young girls worldwide. - October 10, 2012 - Luanga Nuwame
Kirkus Praises New YA Novel "In Memory of Todd Woods"
Kirkus Indie praises the new YA novel "In Memory of Todd Woods," from first-time author Tom Taylor, calling it "A heartfelt yet unsentimental look at the lives and loves of American adolescents." - October 10, 2012 - Tom Taylor
Dr. Leigh-Davis is Bringing Sexy Back
Dr. Leigh-Davis debates retiring from reporting the news, and becoming the preeminent sex therapist, as her new book on sex, “Geisha Goddess,” is released. - October 10, 2012 - Dr. Leigh-Davis
freetothink Publishes 2012-2013 Edition of "100 Ways to Make Money Online"
freetothink books, a publisher of print and e-books, has just released the 2012-2013 edition of “100 Ways to Make Money Online: A Guide to the ‘Net’s Top Freelance Marketplaces, Crowdsourcing Sites and Places to Sell Your Stuff.” Written by veteran journalist and freelancer... - October 10, 2012 - freetothink books
David Baldacci's The Forgotten is Now Pre-Order on Infibeam
David Baldacci's The Forgotten is a book about John Puller, a military criminal investigator, and how he discovers the truth about his aunt's death. - October 10, 2012 - Infibeam.com
The Neophyte Writer Presents an Award Winning Author Who Shares a Magnificent Coming of Age Story
The Domino Effect by Andrew Cotto focuses on overcoming teenage obstacles and finding the girl of your dreams. - October 09, 2012 - The Neophyte Writer
Leading Internet Superstore MyReviewsNow.net Announces Affiliate Fall Promotion with Zinio.com
MyReviewsNow.net shoppers can now take advantage of an affiliate fall promotion by shopping at Zinio.com. There are also a variety of other top-notch magazines available at Zinio.com, such as Rolling Stone, US Weekly and National Geographic. - October 08, 2012 - Retail Solutions Advisors
Author Lucien Khodeir Publishes Two eBooks Then Alerts Every Senator and Every Elected Representative in Canada of the Deficiencies of Canada’s Child-Support Guidelines
Khodeir cautions: “Since May 1997, Canada’s child-support guidelines have been responsible for causing damages to 340,000 divorced parents at the alarming rate of $100 million every month. Those damages will reach the $20 billion mark by the end of 2013 and undoubtedly classify Canada’s child-support guidelines as the longest-running most expensive scandal in the history of Canadian politics.” - October 08, 2012 - Khodeir Books
Autographed Copies of Nine Year Pregnancy Available for Adoption Awareness Month
Earlier this year CrossBooks Publishing, a division of LifeWay, published Nine Year Pregnancy: Waiting on God--Our Journey of Adoption. In honor of Adoption Awareness Month, now through November 30th, author Delana H. Stewart is offering autographed copies at a reduced price. - October 08, 2012 - DHS Publishing
Award Winning Author Releases New Romantic Suspense Novel Entitled Severed Threads
Award-winning author, Kaylin McFarren delivers Threads, a romantic suspense series guaranteed to capture your imagination. - October 08, 2012 - Kaylin McFarren
The New Way to Help Children Learn to Read, the E-book, The Alphabet: Part One A-M
With the media saturated world we live in there is a new way to take advantage of the technology available. E-books that teach children and keep them entertained. E-readers can allow parents to carry around a library of books without the weight of them. This is a great way to take advantage of that... - October 08, 2012 - Trammell Books
Ten Free Copies of "Progenitor: Palak and the Sky Gods" Will be Given Away via goodreads.com Through October 10, 2012
Book Giveaway ends October 10th. Enter now at www.goodreads.com for your chance to win. - October 08, 2012 - Author Patrick T. German
Seema Hingorrany's Beating the Blues on Pre-Order at Infibeam
Seema Hingorrany's Beating the Blues is an informative and interesting book about all aspects of the problem of depression and how to fight it. It holds tremendous practical value for all to whom it is relevant. - October 08, 2012 - Infibeam.com
New eBook Brings New Insight Into World War Two
Remember Point publishes Stefania Heilbrunn's "Children of Dust and Heaven: A Diary from Nazi Occupation Through the Holocaust." - October 07, 2012 - Remember Point
Deadly Fast, Invisible Woman Warrior in Trouganda Published by Outskirts Press
Novelist Daniel Strait’s science fiction saga brings the world’s most powerful Shadow of Thought master, Nakiata, up to the challenge of her final test in the dangerous, menacing world of Trouganda. - October 07, 2012 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
International Dating Expert and BlogTalkRadio Host Releases New eBook on Amazon.com in the Kindle Format
Book Author Alan Roger Currie has released a new eBook designed to help single men identify women who want to do nothing more than waste their time. The new eBook, which was released on Amazon.com exclusively in the Kindle format on October 4, 2012, is entitled "The Possibility of Sex: How Naive and Lustful Men are Manipulated by Women Regularly." The paperback version is due out in January 2013. - October 06, 2012 - Mode One Multimedia, Inc.
California Author Announces Third Book in the Post-Lux Trilogy of Contemporary Fiction Novels
Author, Konrad Ventana is pleased to announce the promotion of the last book in the Post-Lux Trilogy, “Questing for Überjoy.” It is available in hardcover, softcover and ebook versions. - October 06, 2012 - Konrad Ventana
Infibeam Announces Pre-Order on Who Let the Dork Out by Sidin Vadukut
Who Let the Dork Out? is all about the consequences of misplaced trust of Indian Prime Minister on the minister presiding over the Ministry of Urban Regeneration and Public Sculpture, who is assigned the work of overseeing the preparations for 2010 Allied Victory Games in New Delhi. - October 06, 2012 - Infibeam.com
Experience the Magic Kiss
Return to sweet, loving romance with Merage: The Magic Kiss, the newest release from Megan Hussey and Melange Books. - October 06, 2012 - Megan Hussey
Theresa Roemer Announces New eBook Price and the Writing of a New Book
Award winning author, Theresa Roemer, announces a new eBook price for her book - Nude: Unveiling Your Inner Beauty and Sensuality. - October 05, 2012 - Theresa Roemer LLC
Miracles do Happen and Will on October 13, 2012 for Local Gal in Arizona - "A Heart-Touching Story That Motivates the Reader to Believe That Nothing is Impossible"
Miracles do happen! 20 years ago on October 13, 1992 Dr Zimmerman at Mayo Clinic, Scottsdale Arizona performed brain surgery on Acaysha Dolfin (known as Susan Lanning back then) to stop her epileptic seizures she had had since she was 2 years old. October 13, 2012 is Acaysha Dolfin’s 20 year seizure free birthday and she is going to celebrate her new life in style. - October 05, 2012 - NHMA-Acaysha
Illustrated Novella The Test Asks, When Facing Breast Cancer, is There a Therapeutic Benefit to Having a Bad Attitude?
“Women are often made to feel that treatment outcomes depend on their attitudes,” writes Barbara Ehrenreich, writer and breast cancer survivor. Reporting the results of a large study that found participation in support groups adds nothing to a patient’s life expectancy, she notes,... - October 05, 2012 - Spadefoot Press
Infibeam Makes Available "The Wildings" Book by Nilanjana Roy
Nilanjana has just written the perfect book on cats. The Wildings is a book that will be loved by those who have pets and if one doesn't then they will also love this book. - October 05, 2012 - Infibeam.com
S. Thomas Kaza's First Book, Cedric of Rosethorn: Book One, Has Been Published by Black Rose Writing
At the edge of an empire, at the end of the world, one man must make a stand..... - October 04, 2012 - S. Thomas Kaza
Bellatrix Announces the Launch of Its Third eBook, "Between the Cartwheels"
Bellatrix is an innovative Canadian publisher dedicated to showcasing literary works of exceptional insight. "Between the Cartwheels" is its third release. - October 04, 2012 - Bellatrix
Savant Books Announces the Release of David B. Seaburn's New Novel, "Chimney Bluffs"
Savant Books and Publications LLC, Honolulu, Hawaii, announces the release of David B. Seaburn's new dramatic novel of recovery and redemption, "Chimney Bluffs." - October 03, 2012 - Savant Books and Publications LLC
Fitness and Personal Development Guru John Spencer Ellis Wins Quilly Award from National Academy of Best-Selling Authors for “The Wellness Code”
John Spencer Ellis recently received a Quilly Award from the National Academy of Best-selling Authors for his book, “The Wellness Code.” The academy honors authors who have achieved best-selling status for their literary works. - October 02, 2012 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
Bish Bash Books Announces Its Strategic Alliance with Inkebooks and Rockpool Children’s Books to Provide a New and Original Range of Children’s Ebooks
New strategic alliance to publish original children's eBooks that engage, educate and entertain. - October 02, 2012 - Bish Bash Books
Dunrobin Releases Story of a Scottish Lad’s Journey to the White House
David T. Macfarlane is a Scotsman. He is an American. He is a chef. He is a veteran. And his story, “Ginger,” just released from Dunrobin Publishing, is a story of abuse, hardship, hard work, passion and never taking no for an answer. “Ginger is a boy who never gave up. A boy who... - October 02, 2012 - Dunrobin Publishing
Celebrate National Apple Month (October) with an Apple Pie for Dinner by Susan Vanhecke, Illustrated by Carol Baicker-McKee
Children's book a tasty folktale retelling about generosity, perseverance and cooperation—kid-friendly pie recipe included. Introduces Granny Smith, developer of the green pie apple. - October 02, 2012 - Susan VanHecke
Mark Harmon Gets Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame as His Hit Film "Certain Prey" Comes to Walmart
The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce honors the star of NCIS and “Certain Prey” with a star on Hollywood Boulevard. - October 01, 2012 - Xenon Pictures
Sacred Oaks Press Announces Upcoming Release of the Brush with Death by E.J. Stevens
Sacred Oaks Press to release Brush with Death, the fourth book in the young adult Spirit Guide series, by E.J. Stevens on October 23, 2012. Samhain was scary, but graduation is downright terrifying. Yuki and Emma's recent brush with death has unexpected consequences. Until last winter Yuki could... - October 01, 2012 - Sacred Oaks Press
"The Forever Saga: Flash" - a Gripping Novel of Sci-Fi & Social Justice
Epical Media announces the release of Sean C. Sousa's debut science fiction novel, "The Forever Saga: Flash," on October 1st, 2012. The novel tells a compelling story that seeks to inspire positive social change. - October 01, 2012 - Epical Media
Dusty Stardusty, the Visionary Book by Mica Aer, Goes Digital
Man of Stainless Steel That Roams in Outer Space Now Speeds in Cyberspace. - October 01, 2012 - Mica Aer