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Award-Winning Author, John Michael Cummings, Chats with PLJ
John Michael Cummings’ first novel, "The Night I Freed John Brown" (Penguin Group, 2008) won The Paterson Prize for Books for Young People. He also published a second young adult novel "Ugly to Start With" (West Virginia University Press, 2011). His short story “The Scratchboard Project” received an honorable mention in The Best American Short Stories 2007. - September 02, 2014 - Anaphora Literary Press
Interview with Bob Van Laerhoven, Winner of the 2007 Knack Hercule Poirot Prize, for His Mystery Novel, "Baudelaire’s Revenge: Pennsylvania Literary Journal"
Interview posted with Bob Van Laerhoven: Flemish author of more than 30 books, available in three languages: Dutch, French, and English. Currently published in The Netherlands, Belgium, Canada and France. Winner of the Hercule Poirot Prize for the best crime novel of the year 2007 with De Wraak van Baudelaire (Baudelaire’s Revenge). - September 02, 2014 - Anaphora Literary Press
Memory War - Book 3 of The Memory Wars Trilogy, the Epic Urban Fantasy Series by New Irish Author Paul Anthony Shortt
Available from September 2nd, through Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and wherever books are sold. - September 02, 2014 - Paul Anthony Shortt
Double Dragon Publishing Releases August Book Title List
August releases from Double Dragon Publishing include two views of the vampire legend, a time travel tale, and an entry in an established series. "Sinners Obsession" by Linda Nightingale. A vampire romance and the third entry in the Sinner series, this novel continues the tale of Morgan... - September 02, 2014 - Double Dragon Publishing
August Releases from Class Act Books
This month’s releases from Class Act Books combine Romance with Mystery and Science Fiction: "Crushed Love, Well Shaken" by Bob Young. Bob Young has contributed several novels to the Class Act Books titles. "Crushed Love Well Shaken" is a romance set during World War II... - September 02, 2014 - Class Act Books
Author Catherine Sharp Releases Her Novel, “Blood Lust”
A mystery fiction romance novel that follows two lovers on a mission to find a serial killer in the streets of Los Angeles. - September 02, 2014 - DGT Book Promotions, LLC
Eternal Press and Damnation Books Announces New Titles
All titles at Damnation Books and Eternal Press are available at Amazon, CoffeeTime, OmniLit, iTunes and on the publisher’s websites. http://damnationbooks.com and http://eternalpress.biz. Paperback copies are also available at these major outlets and through LSI. - September 01, 2014 - Caliburn Press LLC
A New Book to Uplift and Encourage Christians
Lulu.com Publishes "GREAT AND PRECIOUS PROMISES" by Daisy Buckner. - September 01, 2014 - Ollie and Daisy Buckner
Tennessee Author Releases Third Book in His Epic Fantasy Series Tthe Fovean Chronicles - "Indomitus Oriens"
Author, Robert W. Brady is pleased to announce the release of third book in his epic fantasy series, The Fovean Chronicles - "Indomitus Oriens." To say that Randy Morden had an effect on Fovea is an understatement. More than ten years after his arrival, the Fovean High Council is in a... - August 31, 2014 - Robert W. Brady
Author Kim Lunansky Signing, "How to Teach Your Kids to Swear" 2nd Bonus Edition at Chapters Devonshire
Chapters Indigo is featuring Author Kim Lunansky and her title, "How to Teach Your Kids to Swear" 2nd Bonus Edition release at their Devonshire Mall (Windsor Ontario) location Sunday 31 August 2014 from 1:00PM to 4:00PM. - August 31, 2014 - DonnaInk Publications, L.L.C.
Soma Stanford, Lesbian Physician, Releases Erotic Novel, "Jade Wallace"
Harlot Press is pleased to announce its publication of "Jade Wallace," a lesbian erotica novel by Dr. Soma Stanford (www.somastanford.com). Dr. Soma Stanford (author’s pen name) is a Canadian, lesbian, physician and writer. Her new lesbian erotica novel, "Jade Wallace,"... - August 30, 2014 - Harlot Press
Serendipity Literary Agency and She Writes Press Announce Their First Memoir Discovery Competition
In an effort to promote and publish more women’s voices, the agency and publisher have teamed up to offer one Grand Prize Winner a publishing contract with She Writes Press. She Writes Press and Serendipity Literary Agency announced recently that they have joined forces to offer one author a... - August 30, 2014 - Serendipity Literary Agency
Amazon Kindle Price Promotion for "Sky's Journal"
Just announced, the newly released “Sky's Journal: Life and Adventures as told by an Arizona Mini Poodle” will be available on Amazon Kindle as a Price Promotion starting, Friday, August 29, 2014. - August 29, 2014 - Frederick Fichman
Free Books and Secrets Revealed as "Anthony and the Magic Picture Frame" Celebrates Ten-Year Anniversary
Award-Winning Book Showcases Amazing Photographs of Boy's Journey Through Time; Offers Inspiring Lessons of History - August 29, 2014 - Magic Picture Frame Studio
Stargazer Literary Prizes Announces August Finalists Winners
Stargazer Literary Prizes announces three finalists that have been shortlisted for its annual prize competition. - August 29, 2014 - Stargazer Literary Prizes
Narroway Publishing LLC/Imprint Narroway Press Announces the Release of "Evil and the Details," Book Two in Roy A. Teel Jr.'s New Fifteen Book Crime Novel Series
Is America morally bankrupt? Why do we read stories about the sex trade and human trafficking but take little action to stop it? - August 28, 2014 - Narroway Publishing LLC
Deaf Author Breaks Literary Barriers to Prosper with Mainstream Novel
Announcing the publication of a debut mainstream novel by a deaf author. - August 28, 2014 - Daryl Hajek
New "Awesome Life Tips" Book Shows Readers How to Consciously Create an Amazing Life They Love
In short and powerful daily tips, author Stephenie Zamora gives you a daily boost of insight, direction, and inspiration to remind you that every moment of every day is an opportunity to consciously create an amazing life you love. - August 28, 2014 - Stephenie Zamora Media, LLC
Blue Dome Press is Pleased to Announce the Release of "Private and Royal Life in the Ottoman Palace" by Ilber Ortayli
Topkapi Palace, an architectural jewel on Istanbul’s historic peninsula, was the heart of the Empire. It was where the Sultan not only made important political decisions, but also where he lived with his family. - August 28, 2014 - Blue Dome Press
"Tellurian" Authored by Mark F. Kalita Released for Pre-Sale in Paperback and Kindle at Kalita.com
Mark Kalita announces the pre-release of his new book entitled, "Tellurian" in which the design for the coming earth age of peace and unity is outlined. - August 28, 2014 - Mark Kalita Enterprises
Brownstone Poets Presents Jay Chollick and Su Polo on Tuesday, September 16 at 7:30 p.m. at Café Dada
Brownstone Poets presents Jay Chollick and Su Polo on Tuesday, September 16 at 7:30 p.m. at Café Dada. Enjoy the Old World ambiance. There’s an open mic as well. Poetry does grow in Park Slope, Brooklyn. - August 28, 2014 - The Brownstone Poets
Angie Cox Has Recently Been Recognized by America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals
Angie Cox of Gifford, Illinois, has recently been inducted into the America’s Registry Roundtable. Her contributions and achievements in the field of The Arts have qualified her for this honor. - August 27, 2014 - America's Registry of Outstanding Professionals
Maryland Author Beverly Garside Foresees America’s Future
The current partisan crises in Washington over budget battles and dysfunctional government may be unsettling for many Americans, but for one Maryland resident they are more than just current politics. They are the first signs of the fulfillment of a frightening prophecy. - August 27, 2014 - Beverly Garside
Affordable San Diego Writers Conference Coming in September
Writers have a chance to increase their skills at the Third Annual San Diego Writers, Ink Fall For Writing conference September 12 to 14, 2014. Classes and workshops run the gamut from fiction, memoir and poetry writing, to collage and marketing classes. When asked what benefits she thought... - August 27, 2014 - San Diego Writers, Ink
Canadian Author Announces Promotion of Her Things in the Night Paranormal Romance Series
Author, Mandy Rosko is pleased to announce the promotion of her Things in the Night Paranormal Romance series. Rosko puts her love of writing romances with vampires, werewolves and dragons to work in book one, "The Vampire’s Curse." - August 27, 2014 - Mandy Rosko
Sandra Day O'Connor and H. Alan Day Presenting at National Book Festival in Washington D.C.
Sandra Day O'Connor penned the foreword to her brother H. Alan Day's new memoir "The Horse Lover: A Cowboy's Quest to Save the Wild Mustangs" and will interview him at the Library of Congress National Book Festival this Saturday, August 30 in Washington D.C. - August 27, 2014 - LWS Literary Services
"NIRMALA: The Mud Blossom" by Fiza Pathan
"Nirmala: The Mud Blossom" graphically depicts the travails, discrimination, and abuse faced by female children in India from the cradle to the grave. Available on Amazon.com in Paperback and Kindle version. ISBN 978-1-5006031-1-3 $ 5.99 ASIN B00M9ORT9K $ 2.99 - August 26, 2014 - Fiza Pathan
Star Chef Vinny d'Virgo Creates Gastronomic Masterpiece in Zodiacts: Vinny d'Virgo and His Veggie Vittles
Zodiacts: Vinny d'Virgo and His Veggie Vittles by Donna McGarry introduces young readers to the energy of the zodiac sign Virgo. Chef Vinny d'Virgo sets out to create the greatest culinary masterpiece the cosmos has ever known. - August 26, 2014 - Zodiacts
Blue Dome Press is Pleased to Announce the Release of "Ideology in Turkish Cinema" by Mustafa Mencütekin
In his new book, "Ideology in Turkish Cinema," Mustafa Mencütekin examines how film has developed within Turkey. - August 26, 2014 - Blue Dome Press
Life with Special Needs Child is More Ups than Downs
Author Amy Troyer says her son, Ryan, came into this world to make a difference. Born with Down Syndrome, he has given many gifts to his family, Troyer said. “There are many moments of Ups and Downs on this journey but there are so many more Ups.” Troyer knew there were many... - August 26, 2014 - Halo Publishing International
New Picture Book, "Oliver’s Hunger Dragon," Explores the Effect of Hunger on a Child
Oliver has a Hunger Dragon who rumbles and grumbles. He wants it to go away, but Hunger says he plans to stay. Is Oliver the only one who has a dragon deep inside? Join Oliver as he discovers the power of friendship and the sharing spirit. - August 26, 2014 - Sherry Alexander Books
California Author Releases New Novel About a Multi-Generational Finnish American Family
Author, Dennis Frahmann is pleased to announce the release of hiscontemporary fiction novel, "The Finnish Girl." - August 26, 2014 - Dennis Frahmann
Food Arts Fusion LLC Announces the Release of "Paleo Easy As 1-2-3"
Food Arts Fusion LLC is pleased to announce the release of its first cookbook with renowned Chef and Author Donna Leahy. - August 25, 2014 - Food Arts Fusion LLC
Andrew Shecktor, Shecktor Enterprises, Inc., Released for Publication "Centralia PA, Devils Fire," an Historical Fiction Novel
Historical fictional novel of the history of Centralia, PA up to the 1962 mine fire that claimed the town. - August 24, 2014 - Shecktor Enterprises, Inc
"Lydia, Woman of Purple" by Kimberly Black, Buoy Up Press
Kimberly Black's debut novel, "Lydia, Woman of Purple," will be released September 3rd, and is available for Kindle pre-order today. This historical Christian story is based on the events found in the Bible in Acts 16, featuring Lydia, the first European convert to Christianity. - August 23, 2014 - Kimberly Black, Author
James Gerdeman Writes "Jimmy’s Favorite Christmas Stories" for All to be Entertained
Mr. Gerdeman loves the Christmas season and knows Americans read stories of this wonderful season. All of us have traditions of the holidays and Gerdeman believes his stories will trigger wonderful memories to fill our thoughts of seasons passed and help build new ones. There are subjects for the young and old. James Gerdeman wants everyone to capture the spirit of Christmas. Read Jimmy’s Favorite Christmas Stories. - August 23, 2014 - JDGerdeman
Greg Sandora’s "Gabby, Angel of God," a Supernatural Romance Thriller, Receives Reader Acclaim on Amazon
Greg Sandora, author of “Jack Canon’s American Destiny” has received rave reviews of his latest work, “Gabby, Angel of God,” released on Amazon in both paperback and digital formats. “Gabby, Angel of God” is a supernatural romance thriller which combines... - August 23, 2014 - Sandora Books
Dr. Kalyan's "Pirates of Bollywood," a Thrilling Legal Adventure in Bombay, Available for Pre-Order
Dr. Kalyan's second law thriller novel in his Intellectual Property Fiction series has just been released for pre-order on Apple IBooks and Kobo. A legal adventure set in Bombay, the novel takes the reader through a gripping tale of film production, piracy and pillage. Unwittingly drawn into a... - August 22, 2014 - Dr. Kalyan Kankanala
Author Chris Birdy Releases Her Novel, “The Girl in Black Pajamas”
“The Girl in Black Pajamas” is the second novel in the Pajama series. The mystery fiction novel takes the reader on an adventure through an attempted murder, computer hacking schemes, a man fearing the possibility of prison, family issues, scandals and more. - August 22, 2014 - DGT Book Promotions, LLC
James Bishop Releases Fourth Book "b1tM0NK"
A long-time champion of open-source software and computing, James draws from his decades of experience working in artificial intelligence and computer programming to tackle some of today's most controversial issues surrounding the hacking culture. - August 22, 2014 - James Bishop Publishing
Cartoonist of Iconic Nancy Comic Strip Guy Gilchrist Appearing at Minnesota State Fair August 27th and 28th
Will Present an Interactive Family Presentation and Signing Copies of Nancy Book. - August 22, 2014 - Guy Gilchrist
200K "Likes" Challenge to Launch "The Camelot Wars" Series
New Arthurian novel ‘The Camelot Wars’ launched in response to 200,000 "likes" received from its counterpart manga & comic series, with upcoming strategy war game "Dragonlord Supremacy: Blue Bastion" next. - August 21, 2014 - Camelot Hobbies
New Suspenseful Thriller – "Molly’s Moon" Released by California Author Ron Parham
California author, Ron Parham and P Pen-L Publishing are pleased to announce the promotion of their book, "Molly’s Moon" which was released in April 2014. This is Parham’s first book. A second book by Parham, "Copperhead Cove" is scheduled for release in late 2014. - August 21, 2014 - Ron Parham
Simone Freier Publishes Experiences Series - Erotic Romance Novels
OTK Publications is pleased to announce that their newest author, Simone Freier, has published the first three books in her Experiences series – contemporary erotic romance novels that combine detailed and intimate exploration of kinks and fetishes with thoughtful and philosophical discussion... - August 21, 2014 - OTK Publications
Request for Cover Art by The Caribbean Writer
The Caribbean Writer, an international, literary anthology published by the University of the Virgin Islands is soliciting colorful, eye-catching, Caribbean artwork for the cover of its upcoming issue, Volume 29. This volume of the celebrated journal will be dedicated to Contradictions and... - August 20, 2014 - The Caribbean Writer
Danielle Leibovici Launches "Waiting for Emma: A Brothers Story" in Support of Siblings and Families with Babies in the NICU
Best-Selling Author Danielle Leibovici Launches "Waiting for Emma: A Brothers Story" in Support of Siblings and Families with Babies in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. - August 20, 2014 - Danielle Leibovici
Amazon Publishing Acquires 12 Books from Suspense Publishing
Suspense Publishing, an imprint of Los Angeles-based Suspense Magazine, today announced the sale of 12 books to Amazon Publishing’s AmazonEncore imprint. The deal encompasses the work of four authors, and August 12 marked the publication date for the re-release of the 12 books through... - August 19, 2014 - Suspense Publishing
Beauty Industry Pro Jan Moran Debuts New Contemporary Fiction Novel Set in Beauty Industry
Bestselling author Jan Moran, whose company she founded made recent news in The Wall Street Journal on the recent sale of her technology to Sephora, follows up with a new "insider's" contemporary novel, "Flawless," based on the beauty industry. St. Martin's Press also acquired her historical novel "Scent of Triumph" for a March 2015 pub date. - August 19, 2014 - Briarcliffe Press
Announcing “Dark Winter: How the Sun is Causing a 30-Year Cold Spell” by NASA Insider John L. Casey
Humanix Books is proud to announce the availability of John L. Casey’s "Dark Winter: How the Sun is causing a 30-Year Cold Spell" — a captivating scientific look at changes to our global climate. - August 18, 2014 - Humanix Books
Black Swan Publishing Presents Their New Author; Until...
Introducing her highly anticipated very first poetry edition; "I Just Want to Write!" - August 17, 2014 - Black Swan Publishing