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Lady Justice and the Vigilante Wins Pinnacle Book Award
The National Association of Book Entrepreneurs has chosen Lady Justice and the Vigilante as the winner of the Pinnacle Book Award for the Best New Mystery Novel for the Summer of 2012. - September 07, 2012 - BooksByBob
Vampires Don't Sparkle
A 21st Century Fairy Tale Pays Homage to Classic Monster Stories: Get the New Book by Jessica Lave - September 06, 2012 - Jessica Lave
Christopher Columbus' Secret Identity Allegedly Uncovered by Historian
Historian presents new documents about Columbus that for 500 years had been overlooked by historians all over the world - September 05, 2012 - Association Cristovao Colon
NCIS Star Mark Harmon Shines in Hit Film “Certain Prey” Coming to DVD September 11th
Critics applaud Mark Harmon’s turn as Lucas Davenport the complex hero of John Sandford's bestselling "Prey" novels. - September 05, 2012 - Xenon Pictures
Sheldon & Bagshawe's Angel of the Dark Now Available at Infibeam
Angel of the Dark, a jointly written novel by Sheldon and Bagshawe, is an extremely interesting crime story about how a crafty murderer takes a LAPD detective on ride. - September 05, 2012 - Infibeam.com
New Book with Big Nod to Adrienne Rich, from Publisher of an Oprah Summer Read
From T. S. Poetry Press, publisher of the Oprah Summer Read The Whipping Club, comes a fiction debut that includes a big nod to the late Adrienne Rich. The Novelist, by L.L. Barkat, explores themes of origins and self-understanding in writers and poets. Readers familiar with the Adrienne... - September 04, 2012 - T. S. Poetry Press
Relationship Chats Allow Men and Women to Understand Each Other Better
Are there questions you want to ask of men or women to help you understand the opposite sex better? Do you want to share some of your dating and relationship experiences with others who can relate and offer you feedback on what you did right or wrong? If you answered "yes" to one or both questions, then try attending (or sponsoring) what is known as a "Relationship Chat." Book Author and Talk Radio Host Alan Roger Currie offers his thoughts on the benefits of participating in such an event. - September 04, 2012 - Mode One Multimedia, Inc.
Bestselling Author Isabel King Releases New List "What To Read After 50 Shades Of Grey"
Bestselling author Isabel King announces the release of "What To Read After 50 Shades Of Grey," a list of books created to help fans of the bestselling 50 Shades trilogy find similar books in the adult contemporary romance genre. - September 03, 2012 - Author Isabel King
220 Communications Press Announcement: Houston Author Toni Harris Joins 220 Publishing
Toni Harris, Author, speaker and radio hosts signs agreement with 220 Publishing for marketing and book releases. - September 03, 2012 - 220 Communications
Introducing "An Ode for Orchids": a Hot, Steamy, Non-Raunchy Romance Novel
A grandmother called her four granddaughters orchids, and she taught them to be survivors. But would they survive the storms ahead? Introducing Brook, Dawn, Cicely and Karen: four beautiful women with a story that has to be told. - September 02, 2012 - Real Fantasy Publishing
A Moving True Story of a Family Surviving the Lebanese Civil War in New Book - The Burning Cedars
In his new book, The Burning Cedars, Ramzy Baroody provides a poignant and pragmatic account of the Lebanese civil war and ensuing turmoil while candidly unraveling the intricate secrets and at times turbulent relationships of a family whose heartbreaking struggles and emotional triumphs extended over three generations. - September 02, 2012 - Ramzy Baroody
Theresa Roemer’s Book Signing Among Exciting Lineup at Fashion’s Night Out
Iconic Fashion Extravaganza in the Houston Area—September 6, 2012 - September 01, 2012 - Theresa Roemer LLC
Damnation Books Will Host Meet the Authors Online Chat as 18 Titles Are Released
On Release Day, Damnation Books will host a Meet the Authors Chat, online. The first Meet the Authors Chat is a 2PM Eastern Time and the second session begins at 7PM Eastern Time. Various Authors are expected to attend the event and share information about their novels. - September 01, 2012 - Caliburn Press LLC
Tears of Crimson Books Announces New Title Exploring The BDSM Phenomenon in Literature
Tears of Crimson publishing announce new book exploring the BDSM phenomenon in erotica fiction from multiple perspectives. - September 01, 2012 - Tears of Crimson Books
It’s Off to Kindergarten! Penelope’s Big Day Published by Outskirts Press
Children’s author Iris Benn shares with her readers the excitement and challenges of entering kindergarten as young Penelope starts her first day of school. - September 01, 2012 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Great Depression Saga, Classic American Novel: 1931 Published by Outskirts Press
Mike Tucker’s newest and epic tale of revenge, loss and redemption takes readers through the drama of the second winter of the Great Depression and the war between the Mafia and U.S. Special Agents. - September 01, 2012 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Nevada Author Releases New Romantic Mystery Novel
Author, Walter John Trowbridge is pleased to announce the promotion of the second book in the Darling Series of historical romantic books, Professor Darling. - September 01, 2012 - Walter John Trowbridge
Come Catch the One That Got Away
Megan Hussey's latest "tail" of lush tropical romance. - September 01, 2012 - Megan Hussey
Inkwell Productions New Release of Words Falling Like Water by Sonya Vaughn Examines the Decline of the Middle Class
Inkwell Productions new release of Words Falling Like Water by Sonya Vaughn examines the decline of the middle class. According to a recently released study by the Pew Research Center, “America’s middle class has endured its worst decade in modern history.” The plight of the... - August 31, 2012 - Inkwell Productions
New Book Exposes the Wicked World of Communism Published by Outskirts Press
Outskirts Press Announces the Release of Good-bye, Dracula, a Memoir by Traian Nicola - August 31, 2012 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Be an Award-Winning Author. Enter the Book of the Year Awards.
Call for entries in the 2012 Book of the Year Awards program. If your books expand a reader’s world, introduce a voice society needs to hear, offer practical knowledge where none existed before or simply entertain so compellingly that all distractions fall away as the reader turns the next page, they should be submitted in the 2012 Book of the Year Awards. - August 31, 2012 - ForeWord Reviews
New Crime Novel-"Road Kill" from Author Frederick Fichman
Second in the series of Crime-Mystery novels from author Frederick Fichman. "Road Kill" is available at Amazon Kindle and BarnesandNoble Nook or visit author's website at www.frederickfichman.com. - August 31, 2012 - Frederick Fichman
Super Savers to the Rescue, Children Story Book Available at Infibeam
Sripriya Sundararaman's Super Savers to the Rescue is the story of five brave kids set off by a stranger on the adventure of saving the Bengal tigers from extinction. - August 31, 2012 - Infibeam.com
Richard Von Hippel's "Not Again" Exposes the Raw Tragedy, Courage of Everyday Life
A new novel just published by a Bradford man presents a fresh literary seam by exposing the sheer plight, suffering and courage of ordinary people that society conventionally tries to hide and deny. - August 31, 2012 - Richard von Hippel
The Brownstone Poets Presents Amber Atiya, Stephen Bluestone, and Robert Gibbons at Cafe Dada on Tues, 9/18 at 7 p.m.
The Brownstone Poets presents poets Amber Atiya, Stephen Bluestone, and Robert Gibbons on Tuesday, September 18 at 7 p.m. at the Café Dada. Enjoy the Old World ambiance of Murat Ozcan’s (of Couleur Cafe) and Gabor Ferencz’s new café located in Park Slope near several... - August 31, 2012 - The Brownstone Poets
Bellatrix Announces the Launch of Its First eBook, Westwood Lake Chronicles
Bellatrix is an innovative Canadian publisher dedicated to showcasing literary works of exceptional insight. "Westwood Lake Chronicles" is its first release. - August 30, 2012 - Bellatrix
Water, Danger, Humour Short Story Contest by Bookkus Publishing
Bookkus Publishing is hosting a new short story contest, that requires water, danger, and humour to be present, on its blog starting on September 20th. - August 30, 2012 - Bookkus Publishing
Vampires and Combine for a Captivating Storyline in Near Dracula’s Castle
Author, Patrick Vaitus is pleased to announce the promotion of his vampire novel, Near Dracula’s Castle. - August 29, 2012 - Patrick Vaitus
Your Time Publishing’s Long Awaited Katrina Hurricane Release, Katrina: One Set of Footprints
New Orleans resident and author Paulette Jones’, Katrina: One Set of Footprints to release on August 29, 2012. Seven years after the Katrina Hurricane hit the shores of the Gulf and New Orleans, Paulette Jones has finally put the pieces together and can now testify how she witnessed the ordering of her steps. - August 29, 2012 - Your Time Publishing, LLC
A Free Excerpt of Raymond Spence's Comedic Novel, "My Brother's Elastic Winkle" is Now Available Online at His "FreeFloatingMechanicalMan" Blog
Raymond Spence is pleased to announce that a full chapter of his novel 'My Brother's Elastic Winkle' can be read for Free at: http://thefreefloatingmechanicalman.blogspot.ca/. Raymond hopes that visitors to his site will enjoy the adventures of his two little protagonists. - August 29, 2012 - Raymond Spence
Glagoslav Publications Brings Books to the Moscow International Book Fair 2012
Glagoslav Publications is coming to the Moscow International Book Fair 2012 with the recent collection. - August 29, 2012 - Glagoslav Publications
Beautiful Disaster, Jamie Mcguire's New Book, Now Available at Infibeam
Beautiful Disaster, Jamie McGuire's contemporary romance is all about the life of Abby Abernathy which is thrown into confusion by a simple bet she played with Travis. - August 29, 2012 - Infibeam.com
Bestseller Chilean Slang Book from Speaking Latino is Now Available for United States and European Markets
Jared Romey Publishes Book Speaking Chileno: A Guide to Spanish from Chile. - August 28, 2012 - Language Babel, Inc
Living With Miss G by Mearene Jordan, Long-time Personal Assistant to Ava Gardner, Now Available
Living With Miss G offers rare insight into Ava Gardner's life as a silver screen star. - August 28, 2012 - Ava Gardner Museum
Author and Psychic Announces Her Book Bending Reality: The Book: Conversations with an Interdimensional
Author and psychic, Bernice Kelman is pleased to announce that her book, Bending Reality: The Book: Conversations with an Interdimensional Teacher has received all five star reviews on Amazon.com. - August 28, 2012 - Bernice Kelman
"The Champagne Ladies" Now Available on Amazon
Novelist Gregg Cebrzynski Depicts How a Once-Peaceful Neighborhood is Torn by Unrest in the Summer of ‘68 - August 26, 2012 - Gregg Cebrzynski
Susan Mary Malone Interviews with Women on Writing
Developmental Editor Talks About Editing and Self Publishing in Recent Interview - August 26, 2012 - Malone Editorial Services
Singer/Songwriter/Author Cabot Barden to Hold Book Signing in Talladega, AL on Sept. 6.
Singer/songwriter/author Cabot Barden will be having a book signing at the Talladega Library in Talladega Alabama at 10 a.m. at the Talladega Library in the racing capital of the south, Talladega, Alabama on September 6th. Barden is author of the books "It's The Bass Player" and "Mixed Blessings." - August 25, 2012 - Cabot Barden-Author
Cuerpo Mortal Wins Best Classic Fantasy Book 2012 at Global eBook Awards
The book Cuerpo Mortal (Mortal Flesh), Spanish edition, received the Global eBook Award 2012 in the category of Classic Fantasy and an honorable mention in the category of Romance -Historical- Fiction on Saturday. With elegance and intelligence Ana Costa Alongi re-creates the ancient world on the brink of disaster. This is a monumental adventure of epic fantasy. - August 25, 2012 - Sigillum Publishers
Miracle Media Publishing Holds Auction for "Justin Time" on Ebay to Benefit The Blair Charity Group
The author of the hit novel Justin Time will be sending an autographed copy to the highest bidder of an Ebay auction, benefiting The Blair Charity Group of Tucson. - August 25, 2012 - Miracle Media Publishing
Baskets-n-Beyond Partners with Author Georgia Durante to Create a Unique Gift Basket for the Book, "The Company She Keeps"
Baskets-n-Beyond is proud to announce an exclusive deal with author Georiga Durante. Baskets-n-Beyond will be creating gift baskets around the book "The Company She Keeps." - August 25, 2012 - Baskets-n-Beyond
Crystal Lesher Explores Jumping Dimensions in New eBook
Author Crystal Lesher publishes an ebook about jumping dimensions. What would your life be like if you found out that instead of dying you jumped dimensions to avoid fate? The book is entitled “Destiny” both for the name of the main character as well as following her in her destiny. Find the ebook “Destiny” by Crystal Lesher at https://www.smashwords.com/profile/view/crystallesher. - August 25, 2012 - Crystal Lesher
J.M. Garlock Launches Fiction Website
J.M. Garlock announced the launching of his fiction website www.actionmysteries.com today. The site will comprise two projected series: “The Centurion Chronicles” and “Death in the....” The Centurion series is ancient Roman military history while the Death series is modern... - August 25, 2012 - J.M. Garlock
San Francisco Woman Publishes Memoir: With Vows Unspoken
Local resident and author, Lorraine Grassano has published a new book titled, “With Vows Unspoken.” The publication details the story of a woman who reunites with her first lover after 32 years, is smitten all over again, and feels compelled to fully remember and write about the... - August 24, 2012 - Lorraine Grassano
Arizona Publisher Opens Call for New Submissions
Leading Arizona Sci-Fi and Fantasy Publisher Brick Cave Books, a division of Brick Cave Media, announces their call for manuscripts for full length books as well as a call for stories and art for an upcoming Anthology collection called Vortex SFA. Brick Cave Books is currently accepting... - August 24, 2012 - Brick Cave media
"The Monster Movie Fan's Guide To Japan" Now at Amazon's Kindle Store
"The Monster Movie Fan's Guide To Japan" is now available as an ebook at Amazon.com's Kindle Store. - August 24, 2012 - Armand Vaquer, Author
American Karma - Twilight of the Marijuana Gods Now Available in the Kindle Store for India
Kindle owners in India can now download this hysterical memoir of an anti-materialistic 1970s teenager who gets suckered into the most notorious get-rich-quick scheme of the 20th century. It's one of over one million books priced in rupees that are now available for purchase by Indian customers on Amazon.com. - August 24, 2012 - Doug Shear
A New Novel by a Local Author Who Gives a Portion of Bock Sales to Help Stop Violence Against Women and Children - A Ripple Effect
A Ripple Effect is a novel written by Lisa Y. Bullard to inspire you to create the change you desire. Her first book, Each One Reach One, offered a forum for men to speak their mind. A Ripple Effect may challenge your courage to trust or love, and test your strength to forgive. A portion of the net book sales will support efforts to stop violence against women and children. Order at onpointc.com and follow on Twitter @onpointco. - August 23, 2012 - On Point Communications, LLC
Pre-Order PG Bhaskar's Jack is Back in Corporate Carnival at Infibeam
PG Bhaskar's Jack is Back in Corporate Carnival is an extremely humorous tale about a young man who takes up a banking job in Dubai with money and stability in view only to find out that life in the corporate world could be a lot more than just business. - August 23, 2012 - Infibeam.com
Eighty-three Year Old Award Winning Author Launches Her Memoir: An Uncommon Education
When a naïve 23-year-old woman from Texas experiences Paris for three years, it is a journey of discovery following on the heels of WWII. - August 22, 2012 - Bettye Johnson