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Pump Up Your Book! Announces July ‘12 Authors on Virtual Book Tours
Pump Up Your Book! announces authors on tour in July 2012. - June 30, 2012 - Pump Up Your Book Promotion PR
New Book in the Works from Susan and Gary Malone
Publication Date to be Announced Shortly for the Book “What’s Wrong With My Family?” - June 30, 2012 - Malone Editorial Services
SBPRA Authors Winners at 2012 New York Book Festival
SBPRA authors Imelda Cummins-DeMelkon, W.G. Griffiths, Barbara Prignano and Kenneth Rogers, Jr. have been recognized at the 2012 New York Book Festival for their recently published work. This annual festival celebrates books that the judges feel deserve greater recognition from the word’s... - June 29, 2012 - Strategic Book Publishing & Rights Agency
"Zombie Housewives of the Apocalypse" Full-Color Book Released to an Eager Public
1950s housewives, Stella and Liz, face the apocalypse and transformation to the zombie state as if nothing has happened. They still get up every day, do their chores, put on their makeup in their bombed-out homes and with their desire to eat flesh. For these housewives, a dead woman's work is never done! This full-color book is social commentary, urban fantasy, horror, and humor, a genre that is new and fresh on a subject with so much popularity. - June 29, 2012 - Sharon Day
Oklahoma Author Releases New Comedic Mystery Novel, Legends of Tsalagee
Author, Phil Truman is pleased to announce his novel, Legends of Tsalagee. This novel is a mix of mystery, romance, comedy and adventure. - June 29, 2012 - Phil Truman
Revolutionary Spiritual Primer The New Day Published by Delphi University Press
Healer, entrepreneur, and author Charles Paul Curcio’s new spiritual handbook helps answer the three most fundamental questions man has about himself:Who am I? What am I? What am I doing here? - June 29, 2012 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Missouri Author Releases New Book, Mountains and Minds
Robert Wheeler is pleased to announce the promotion of his book, Mountains and Minds. This work combines adventure, psychology, and philosophy in an attempt to answer "why we are here, what we are doing, and where we are going." - June 29, 2012 - Robert Wheeler
Omnicom Press Author Suggests Senate Members Drawn Into Foreign Plot
Announcing the publication of a new report: As the Senate moves forward on legislation to sanction Russia for human rights abuse, author William Dunkerley's timely analysis suggests Senators may have been hoodwinked by foreign agitators. - June 29, 2012 - Omnicom Press
Book Release - a War Novel Khatyn by Ales Adamovich
Glagoslav Publications released a new war novel Khatyn, a cultural heritage and collectible item, containing records from previously sealed Soviet archive. - June 29, 2012 - Glagoslav Publications
Vegetarian-Themed Children's Book, Harmony on the Farm by Sean R. Smith, Now Available on Amazon
Harmony on the Farm, the much-anticipated children's book about a young girl's path to vegetarianism by Sean R. Smith, is now available on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Harmony-Farm-Sean-R-Smith/dp/1477582630. - June 28, 2012 - Harmony Prime
Do You Have a "Dollar and a Dream"?
What do you do when you lose it all? How do you recover when you barely have anything? How do you dream when your life is a nightmare? Do you have a dollar and a dream? Motivational Speaker Rontavis Shamar addresses this and so much more in his new motivational project, “Dollar and a Dream:... - June 28, 2012 - R. Shamar Presents
Five Messages from Christ: The Purpose of My Vision Published by Outskirts Press
Author Jerome G. Wolcott passes on to readers five unique messages given to him by Jesus Christ, and he explains why one of them goes against all the scriptural teachings. - June 28, 2012 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Feral House Publishers Announces the Release of "Blood Beneath My Feet: The Journey of a Southern Death Investigtor"
Coming From Feral House Publishers: Have you ever been locked in a cooler with piles of decomposing humans for so long that you had to shave all the hair off your body in order to get rid of the smell? Joseph Scott Morgan did. Have you ever lit a Marlboro from the ignited gas of a bloated dead man's belly? Joseph Scott Morgan has. Have you ever wept over a dead dog while not caring about the dead owner laying next him? Morgan did. Were you named after a murder victim? Joseph Scott Morgan was. - June 28, 2012 - Joseph Scott Morgan
Now in Print & eBook: YA Horror Novel "Dr. Offig's Lessons from the Dark Side" by P.S. Gifford
Barking Rain Press announced the paperback and eBook release of the Young Adult (YA) Horror novel “Dr. Offig’s Lessons from the Dark Side” by Lake Forest, California, author P.S. Gifford. - June 28, 2012 - Barking Rain Press
Nevada Author Releases New Historical Fiction Darling Series Starting with "Admiral Darling"
Author, Walter John Trowbridge is pleased to announce the promotion of the first book in the Darling Series of historical romantic books, Admiral Darling. Two other books have followed including Professor Darling (ISBN: 978-1469189376) and Architect Darling (ISBN: 978-1477107058) Admiral Darling... - June 27, 2012 - Walter John Trowbridge
California Author Promotes His New Comedy Detective Spoof Novel
Author, Robert A. Kaiser is pleased to announce the promotion of his book, The Horny Paradigm: A Detective Story, along with his other books. - June 27, 2012 - Robert A. Kaiser
Inkwell Book Club to Host Author Paula Marinos
“Don’t dip you pen in the company ink,” states Paula Marinos author of Note to Self: How Not to Date after Divorce. - June 27, 2012 - Inkwell Productions
Poetry for All Souls
Alicia Rice is back to bear her soul with her third publication release, My Poet Soul. - June 26, 2012 - Alicia Rice-Author
Mistress Secrets Explored and Revealed in New Book
Mistress Secrets uncovers a subject that is full of controversy. For too long the mistress has long been regarded as the marriage wrecker and destroyer of family peace & security. Secrets of a Good Mistress chronicles my journey as a woman and good mistress approaching 4 decades. - June 26, 2012 - Mistress Secrets
New Book "Fat Sex: The Naked Truth" Reveals the Inner Secrets of Romance During an Obesity Epidemic
“Fat Sex: The Naked” Truth, by Rebecca Jane Weinstein, tackles fat and sex both fearlessly and head on – with insight, humor, solid information, and most of all, honesty. Foreword written by comedian Margaret Cho. - June 25, 2012 - Fat Sex the book
Edward M. Moriarty Jr. Has Recently Been Recognized as a VIP Member in Strathmore’s Who’s Who Publication
Edward M. Moriarty Jr., of Wakefield, Massachusetts, has recently been recognized as a VIP member by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Registry for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Law. About Edward M. Moriarty Jr. Edward M. Moriarty Jr. graduated with a... - June 24, 2012 - Strathmore Who's Who
Book Release from Southwest Florida Author
T.W. Vanderneck published her debut novel, The Risk of a Fall, in June 2012. The fictional story is available in print and on Kindle on Amazon.com and can be found easily via this direct link: amazon.com/author/twvanderneck. “I think The Risk of a Fall appeals to a broad audience, since it... - June 24, 2012 - T.W. Vanderneck
New Children's Religious Fiction by Joan Jessee Shortridge Called Angels and a Lazy Rabbit (Booktango) and How a Dream Saved My Baby's Life (Smashwords)
Joan Shortridge, sister to Glena-Jessee King of Second Chance Ministries, has published several books geered to christian readers and to help non-christians. Other such books are; A Gnome in the House and The Haunting at Courthouse Hill. These books, using the same family, cope with adventures by using a christian attitude. In Angels and a Lazy Rabbit, the rabbit is taken back in time to the Day of Christ's birth and death. Second Chance Ministries, Christianburg,Va. gives people second chances. - June 23, 2012 - Second Chance Ministries
Audrey Roussell Releases New Book: “Whiz Kid – The Rise, Fall & Redemption of Daniel Gordon”
Ten years ago, Daniel Gordon stunned the world by admitting to having orchestrated an illegal $43 million derivative transaction while an executive at Merrill Lynch. In her latest book – “Whiz Kid – The Rise, Fall & Redemption of Daniel Gordon”, Audrey Roussell – a former US energy equity analyst turned freelance journalist - traces Daniel Gordon’s actions while at Merrill Lynch as well as his efforts since being released from prison. - June 23, 2012 - Roussell
New Book The Great Pyramid Mystery: New Discoveries Revealed Just Released
Stephen S. Douglas is pleased to announce the release of his new book, The Great Pyramid Mystery: New Discoveries Revealed. The book received recognizance from Royal British Museum. - June 23, 2012 - Stephen S. Douglas
James Darle Jones Wants You to Learn How to Earn a "Cornucopia of Cash" How to Profit from the Billion Dollar Credit Card Processing Industry
Teaching how the credit card and payment processing business works, he gives you the resources you need to go out and sell payment processing and start making money fast—he even includes a business plan to get you started. You don’t need a lot of money, a special expertise, or an ungainly amount of start-up capital. You supply the hard work and dedication, and he will do the rest. - June 22, 2012 - The Credit Card Store
Aundrea Y. Wilcox Featured Among Elite Panel of Speakers at Authors Convention
Business Advisor-Author-Speaker Aundrea Y. Wilcox presented “Authorpreneur: Every Author Is Also an Entrepreneur” geared to other authors and aspiring writers, at PublishAmerica's fourth Authors Convention this year. - June 22, 2012 - Author Aundrea Y. Wilcox
New Book: COURTING ME(N) by Lisa Guest - An Authentic Woman’s Quest for Sacred Sexuality and Spiritual Evolution
Lisa Guest, Huffington Post, Authentic Antenna and Caring Bridge blogger is finally releasing the honest stories about sex she has been compiling since her youth. "Our planet craves real sexual stories about intimacy and human loving, but are reading the fictional 50 Shades of Grey en masse. My book, COURTING ME(N), is a seminal work of Relational Intimacy, helping women capture the truth of honest, not imaginary orgasm." - June 21, 2012 - Guest Publishing - Courting Me(n)~An authentic woman's quest for sacred sexuality
Global Transformation Now...One Blended Family at a Time
Cornucopia Press Signs Blogger and Inspirational Speaker teZa Lord to Produce Family Bliss NOW: a holistic approach to global transformation...one blended family at a time. - June 21, 2012 - Cornucopia Press
Tale of a True 20th Century Working Woman, Lofton, Published by Outskirts Press
Veteran author Kent D. Walsh presents a panorama of twentieth century American history through his tale of the remarkable life of Lofton Fox, a woman who characterized the best of her generation. - June 21, 2012 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Inter-Racial Marriages Are Increasing in America. But is the American Small Town Ready for a Heady Multi-Racial Affair?
About "The Carny" by Brooke Moss - a contemporary romance novel set in the small town of Astoria that not only tells you a heady love story but explores the issue of inter-racial prejudices and varied level of acceptance in small towns of America. While the inter-racial marriages are on a rise in America, how penetrating is this change in small towns is a different story. "The Carny" wrapped in light-hearted romance is a small attempt to stir a moment of reflection in our lives. - June 20, 2012 - Inkspell Publishing
Author on the Edge Gives It Away
"Journeys on the Edge will inspire you to ignite your dreams and awaken your spirit; it will move you to live a rich, full and authentic life." New York Times Best Selling Author, Sonia Choquette - June 20, 2012 - Summit Success, LLC
New Fantasy Novel "The Unremarkable Squire" by Nick Hayden to be Published This Winter
Barking Rain Press announced the acquisition of the worldwide print and electronic publishing rights for the Fantasy novel "The Unremarkable Squire" from author Nick Hayden of Kendallville, Indiana. - June 20, 2012 - Barking Rain Press
New Jersey Author Releases New Contemporary Romance Novel
Author, Judith McGuinness is pleased to announce the release of her new book, Once Upon a Moscow Night. This new romance novel was inspired by author’s desire for a fairytale ending, as she writes her novels with a good dose of real situations between the covers. - June 20, 2012 - Judith McGuinness
Goodman Beck Publishing Releases Pivotal New Novel on Schizophrenia
Author Karen Winters Schwartz expertly elicits empathy and skillfully advocates to those who simply just don't "get it." - June 20, 2012 - Goodman Beck Publishing
Hand, Eye, Mind, Soul: Drawing for All It’s Worth Published by Outskirts Press
In his new guide artist, author and teacher Charles Staats, Jr., helps expand the artist’s perception of form and appreciation of the senses to that level of aesthetic synthesis that true art creates. - June 19, 2012 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Renea's World, Inc Publishing Department Releases Children's Book Written by Eight Year Old Boy
What do a bad day at school, a last-minute Halloween costume and a boy's best friend have in common? They're the inspiration for The Adventures of Cowboy Lucky, a new children's book released by Attitude Publishing, a division of Renea's World, Inc. by eight year old Keith Amari Jones, a third grader in the Dade County Public School System in Miami, Florida. - June 18, 2012 - Renea's World, Inc.
Savant Books Announces the Release of "Fifty-Eight Stones," the 2012 Savant Anthology of Poetry
Savant Books and Publications LLC, Honolulu, Hawaii, publishers of significant books and enduring media for the 21st century, announces the release of its third yearly Anthology of Poetry, "Fifty-Eight Stones" - June 18, 2012 - Savant Books and Publications LLC
Washington Author Releases Military Aviation Book Angles of Attack: an A-6 Intruder Pilot's War
Author, Peter M. Hunt is pleased to announce the release of his new book, Angles of Attack: an A-6 Intruder Pilot’s War. - June 17, 2012 - Author, Peter Hunt
"Butcher Boat" - New Novel Release from Author Frederick Fichman
Release on Kindle and Nook of the first edition in a series of Crime novels available on Amazon Kindle and Barnes&Noble Nook. "Butcher Boat" is a Crime novel with twists, turns and blood. - June 17, 2012 - Frederick Fichman
California Author Releases New Book of Boggles, Musing, Rants, and Macksims
Author, Mack Mahoney is pleased to announce his new book of insights in to the world called "WHAT"? - Boggles - Musings - Rants – Macksims. - June 17, 2012 - Mack Mahoney
"The Greatest Tennis Matches of All Time Published by New Chapter Press
The new book "The Greatest Tennis Matches of All Time" by Steve Flink is the new book published by New Chapter Press. - June 17, 2012 - New Chapter Press
Author Cabot Barden's Next Book Signing at Coldwater Bookstore in Tuscumbia
Author Cabot Barden will be doing a book signing at the Coldwater bookstore in Tuscumbia Alabama on June 23 from 9 am to 12 noon. Barden, author of "It's The Bass Player" and "Mixed Blessings" will be on hand, along with many other local authors. This event will last all day Saturday the 23rd. - June 16, 2012 - Cabot Barden-Author
Book About Empowered Women
Photographic artist D. Brent Walton begins to create a book about empowered women, titled, Little Black Dress - Never Tell Your Daughters They Can't. - June 16, 2012 - photography by db walton
Safari Jema from Author Teresa O’Kane Wins the Indie Book Award for Best Memoir
California author, Teresa O’Kane is pleased to announce her new book, Safari Jema won the Indie Book Award for Best Memoir. - June 16, 2012 - Teresa O'Kane
Best Selling Russian Author Releases New Book in the U.S.
Russian-American best-selling author, Nina Guest is pleased to announce her new book, Don't Disappear Part 2. - June 16, 2012 - Nina Guest
Author and Angelic Channel Releases New Age, Spiritual Book: Merlin's War
Author, angelic channel and healer, Margaret Doner, is pleased to announce the release of her new book, Merlin's War: The Battle between the Family of Light and the Family of Dark. - June 16, 2012 - Margaret Doner
"How do You Like Me Now? A True Story of Greed, Fear, and Disaster as a Wall Street Day Trader" by Successful Day Trader Robert James Perrego Now on Sale
Robert James Perrego releases memoir. - June 15, 2012 - Buy Low Sell High LLC
First Reviews Are in for Exploring Illusions Book
Book reviewers and artists who have read the new book like what they see and the majority have given the book a 5 star rating. - June 15, 2012 - Rohr Publishing
Writer Opens Doors for Discussion About Race Relations and Course for Humanity
New contemporary fiction Sequence 77 by author Darin M. Preston dares to take a hard look into our past and exposes the atrocities of hate, and their exorbitant effect on one man. This is a gripping, provocative work that blends characters from a variety of backgrounds and ethnicities toward one goal of overcoming a very potent and unexpected danger. The book is available in paperback, hardcover, and ebook. - June 14, 2012 - Lucid Style Author Services