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Local Author Nominated for Global eBook Awards
Most people dream of the future and the past, because no one romanticizes about their own time. - April 29, 2012 - Rithebard Publications
Revenge, Death, and Ghosts Line the Pages of the Short Story Collection Night Shivers
Author, Ed Pessalano is pleased to announce the promotion of his book, Night Shivers. Night Shivers is a collection of thirteen short scary stories guaranteed to give you nightmares. - April 29, 2012 - Ed Pessalano
Pump Up Your Book! Announces May ‘12 Authors on Virtual Book Tours
Pump Up Your Book! announces authors on tour in May 2012. - April 28, 2012 - Pump Up Your Book Promotion PR
Lookio Books Reaches Kickstarter Goal Within 72 Hours, Announces Website Launch for May 2012
Lookio Books, a publisher of personalized, customizable children’s books, began a Kickstarter campaign on April 10 to raise three thousand dollars to launch their first two Lookio Books. Within 72 hours, that goal was met. Kickstarter is the world’s largest funding platform for... - April 28, 2012 - Lookio Books
"Adrianne Curry’s Super Fans" to Premiere on Stan Lee’s World of Heroes Youtube Channel
A New Series About Fans of Comics, Movies and Cosplay Seeks Fans To Feature On The Upcoming Season - April 27, 2012 - Viardo Artists
New Poems by Joel Allegretti from Poets Wear Prada: "Europa/Nippon/New York" Takes the Reader Around the World in 52 Pages
Poets Wear Prada announced today publication of “Europa/Nippon/New York: Poems/Not Poems” by the American poet Joel Allegretti, a cinematic travel log through space and time replete with airplanes, submarines, the expected cathedral stops, and surprise visits with pop culture icons, and other legends. - April 27, 2012 - Poets Wear Prada
New John Spencer Ellis Video Interview of Personal Training Expert Greg Justice Offers Latest Tips and Secrets to Success for Personal Fitness Trainers
In a free online video interview, fitness expert John Spencer Ellis interviews personal training pro Greg Justice about his new book. “Treadside Manner” is available now. - April 26, 2012 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
Woodhollow Press Claims That Physicist Has Revealed the Natural Order of the Universe
Author and physicist D. B. Kelley has made a revolutionary scientific discovery that exposes, of all things, the natural order and therefore self-organization of our entire cosmos. - April 26, 2012 - Woodhollow Press
Enslow Publishers, Inc. Announces New Dark Graphic Novel Series
Enslow Publishers, Inc., publisher of children’s books since 1976, is pleased to announce its plans to publish their first graphic novel series, Dark Graphic Novels, as part of their Fall 2012 List. - April 26, 2012 - Enslow Publishers, Inc.
Emmy Award Winning Barry Kibrick Interviews Author Gary Szenderski on the Topic of Creating Positive Change
On PBS' "Between The Lines with Barry Kibrick" Gary Szenderski discusses his newest work “Book of Szen” a compilation of endearing short stories and thought provoking observations that challenge readers to create positive change in their lives - April 26, 2012 - Book of Szen
Human Trial III Brings End to Classic Trilogy
In the scifi cult classic Human Trial, the saga of the Turner family, the fighting spirit of Americans is captured. - April 26, 2012 - Timothy Stelly Sr
Dark World International Author K. Kylyra Ameringer Releases Debut Novel
Author K. Kylyra Ameringer releases her first full length novel, The Demon of Petty Disturbances: Doh-da. - April 25, 2012 - Dark World International
Omnicom Press Author Claims Litvinenko Contamination Case Has Itself Become Contaminated
Announcing the publication of a new report: With the 2006 Alexander Litvinenko poisoning case still in the news today, author William Dunkerley presents his timely analysis of the status of this news drama. - April 25, 2012 - Omnicom Press
Bee Learns to Persevere: Bizzy Bee and the Flowers Published by Outskirts Press
Veteran children’s author Jill Warren’s newest juvenile fiction takes readers on Bizzy’s first extraordinary day as a young bumblebee to show that perseverance can turn obstacles into successes and that diversity plus acceptance equals cooperation. - April 25, 2012 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Illinois Author Releases New Suspenseful Novel Nine Lives: A Story of Horror
Author, George M. Moser is pleased to announce his new thriller, Nine Lives: A Story of Horror. - April 25, 2012 - George M. Moser
New Religious Thriller Unravels the Mystery of The Jesus Gospel
Author, Osman Kartal is pleased to announce the release of his new book, The Jesus Gospel. - April 25, 2012 - Osman Kartal
Pittsburgh Author Larry Ivkovich Participating in Art All Night
Larry Ivkovich to read from The Sixth Precept at the Art All Night event in Lawrenceville, PA. - April 24, 2012 - Larry Ivkovich
Where the War on Women is Coming From
The hundreds of pieces of legislation that have flooded state and federal governments, all seemingly shaming modern women, appear illogical during a crucial election year. Make sense of all the anti-pill and forced ultra-sound bills with a new book on the market. - April 23, 2012 - Blazing Sword Publishing, Ltd.
"Elder Rage, or Take My Father... Please! How to Survive Caring for Aging Parents" Now Also Audio Book
Best-selling Book, "Elder Rage" (Published by Impressive Press) Recorded by Author, Jacqueline Marcell, Now Also Audio Book at Amazon and Audible Books - April 23, 2012 - Impressive Press
It All Started in Pasadena -- Actor Charles Bronson’s First Wife to Speak and Sign Her Memoir at Vroman’s Bookstore in Pasadena
When Harriett Bronson first met Charlie Buchinsky at a Philadelphia drama school, she told him, "I can see your face up on the silver screen." He laughed, "What, this puss?" Well, as Charles Bronson, that "puss" made him famous and one of the highest paid actors in the world. And Harriett was along for the ride. - April 23, 2012 - Timberlake Press
The Brownstone Poets presents poets Philip Beitchman and Michael Schwartz on Tuesday, May 15 at 7 p.m. at the Linger Café & Lounge
The Brownstone Poets presents poets Philip Beitchman and Michael Schwartz on Tuesday, May 15 at 7 p.m. at the Linger Café & Lounge. Linger for a few hours and enjoy the quaint and cozy café ambiance conveniently located near several subways and Downtown Brooklyn. Feast on tapas and delectable pastries and cookies. The café’s creative menu varies from week to week. Relax with a glass of wine or beer, a cup of coffee or herbal tea while listening to great poetry. There’s an open mic as well. - April 22, 2012 - The Brownstone Poets
Pennsylvania Author Releases New Historical Novel That Combines Culture and Religion
Author, Milly Janzen Balzer is pleased to announce her historical fiction book, Heldin: Coming to Terms. - April 22, 2012 - Milly Janzen Balzer
Announcing the ForeWord Firsts Winter 2012 Title Finalists
ForeWord Firsts is designed to recognize and give self-published and small press first-fiction titles an extra sales boost, and help us validate to the trade this important segment of the industry. Here are the finalists for the Winter 2012 Title Release contest. - April 21, 2012 - ForeWord Reviews
Humanity, is Time Running Out? Caught Between a Bowl of Rice a Day and Armageddon
We have 5 short years before we reach an irreversable tipping point in Co2 emissions - April 20, 2012 - Goldstar Publications
Will the "Powers That be" Censor This New Book About a Modern-Day Psychic Who Prophesied & Facebooked Kate’s Top-Secret Royal Wedding Dress & Osama Bin Laden’s Death?
A Few Days Before They Happened, the Facebook Nostradamus Prophesied Kate Middleton's Closely Guarded Design of Wedding Dress at Her Royal Wedding and Osama Bin Laden's Shocking Gory Death. - April 20, 2012 - E.R. Escober
Christopher Columbus History Turned Upside-Down by New Polish Biography
Book claims that a conspiracy to hide the royal origins of Christopher Columbus and to protect the identity of his father was agreed to by several European courts of the 15th Century. - April 20, 2012 - Association Cristovao Colon
"The Pathway to Love" Named Finalist ForeWord Review's Book of the Year 2011 in Two Categories - Family & Relationships and Self-Help
The Pathway to Love is a finalist for the 2011 Book of the Year Awards in the Family & Relationship and Self-Help categories. ForeWord Reviews is pleased to announce the 2011 Book of the Year Awards list of finalists. Representing more than 700 publishers, the finalists were selected from 1200 entries in 60 genre categories. These books are examples of independent publishing at its finest. - April 20, 2012 - Julie Orlov
“The Wellness Code” Book Soars to #1 on Amazon in Two Categories; Life Coach, Celebrity Fitness Expert John Spencer Ellis Co-Wrote Book of Wellness Wisdom
In its first week, “The Wellness Code” was rated #1 in two health and wellness categories on Amazon. The book was co-written by John Spencer Ellis and offers health, nutrition and lifestyle advice. - April 19, 2012 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
Author Uses Personal Experience to Write Book About Childhood Depression
Author Anne Tibbets, the Smashwords.com Best Selling author of YA fantasy The Beast Call, and co-author of MG time travel adventure The Amulet Chronicles, Book One: The Journey Home, writes a new YA contemporary novel based on her experiences with childhood depression. - April 19, 2012 - Anne Tibbets Author
Renown Doctor Launches Life-Saving Book "Dangerous Medicine"
In “Dangerous Medicine: What Your Doctor Doesn’t Know Can Hurt You,” Dr. Ken G. Knott offers vital information for anyone who seeks optimal health, ultimate survival and the truth about modern medicine. - April 18, 2012 - Dangerous Medicine: What Your Doctor Doesn't Know Can Hurt You
Award Winning CEO Launches Much Awaited Book on Today's Women in the Workplace in America
How to Succeed In a Testosterone World Without Losing Estrogen is an engaging title which holds a secret within to unlock true “equality” for women in America - loaded with facts, statistics and indispensable lessons for inclusion and equality in the workplace. - April 17, 2012 - Gallagher & Gallagher Worldwide, Inc.
Black Rose Writing Presents Thunder Road by David Donaghe
"I bolted a round into my rifle, and sighted in on the prospect that showed me the back storeroom earlier. A streetlight illuminated his youthful face and blond goatee. The cross hairs settled on his forehead..." - from Thunder Road - April 17, 2012 - Black Rose Writing
TransGuardian President Jim Moseley Publishes New Book: Yearning for Eden
This new book by Jim Moseley describes what the Bible teaches about heaven. The text begins with this statement: "There are ten times more references in the Bible to Heaven than to Hell or Hades. While God wants us to know that Hell is a terrifying option, He is more concerned, as a loving... - April 16, 2012 - TransGuardian, Inc.
Jackpot Press Publishes New Golf Novel "Birdie" by Tony Rosa
With a large chunk of guidance coming from a sight-impaired golfer, a troubled teen finds a better path through life in Tony Rosa’s new golf novel, “Birdie” (Jackpot Press, $9.95, ISBN 978-0-9828225-5-5, 134 Pages, $3.95 Kindle e-book). Mark Crowe has twenty-five weeks to turn... - April 16, 2012 - Jackpot Press
Bryce Cullen Publishing Releases Trader-Turned-Author Patrick J. Ouellette’s Debut Novel, A Cop Story
Gritty serial killer thriller pays homage to pre-Y2K crime fighting. - April 16, 2012 - Bryce Cullen Publishing
TransGuardian President, Jim Moseley Publishes New Book: Honey, Turn Left Back There!
This new book by Jim Moseley affectionately contemplates the humor of marriage, providing the key to understanding that otherwise inscrutable individual: your spouse. "The Bible tells us that when a man and a woman marry, they become one flesh," said Moseley. "God, in His infinite... - April 15, 2012 - TransGuardian, Inc.
Missouri Author, Barbara Watkins, and California Author, Betty Dravis Achieve Notable Success with the Release of Their First Literary Collaboration, "Six-Pack of Blood"
Barbara Watkins and Betty Dravis introduced their literary collaboration of horror in an e-book of short stories entitled "Six-Pack of Blood." Since the release date it has garnished several five star reviews and an honorary horror award from Zodiac Entertainment. In this collection of short stories, Co- author’s Dravis and Watkins combine their unique style of writing to create six horrifying tales of terror and suspense. - April 15, 2012 - Barbara Watkins
JFK Novelist Divulges Oswald’s Motivation in Radio Interview
Author L.D.C. Fitzgerald recently appeared on The Core Business Show with Tim Jacquet to discuss the novel, “Destination Dealey: Countdown to the Kennedy Conspiracy.” - April 14, 2012 - Ursa Minor Publishing
Psychological and Spiritual Triumph Shared by PTSD Survivor in New Book
Author, Philip A. Bralich, Ph.D, is pleased to announce the release of his new book, Blaming Japhy Rider: Memoir of a Dharma Bum Who Survived. This work is both a memoir of a personal journey as well as an expose of the seedier side of the beats, the hippies, and the new age. - April 14, 2012 - Philip A. Bralich, Ph.D.
Teen Author and Teacher Inspire Each Other
Writing a book can be hard for any aspiring author but for an active high school student the accomplishment could be almost impossible. Not so for Waterloo High School student, Jacob D Poettker. Jacob was not the typical student, he was a little different from the other students and because of... - April 13, 2012 - Author Jacob D Poettker
EaglesNest Publications Wishes to Announce the Up-Coming Release of the Fourth Book in the Wilton/Strait Mystery Series, Silence
The series, written from a Christian world view, tells the story of two people, barely acquaintances in Book 1, who join forces to find missing people. Along the way they uncover throw away children in Haiti, the biker culture and the missing DEA agent who’s been undercover for two years, and... - April 13, 2012 - EaglesNest Publications
Virginia Author Releases New Humorous Memoir About Her German Shepherd Dog
Author, Cat L. Needham is pleased to announce her new book, Shepherd Girl: A Dog Story. This new humorous memoir is about one of the world’s favorite breeds—the German shepherd. - April 13, 2012 - Cat L. Needham
An Iron Rod Removed a Chunk of His Brain But Not His Courageous Will to Live
Todd Colby Pliss brings the amazing tale of Phineas Gage to life with his new novel, The Only Living Man With A Hole in His Head, from SB Addison Books. In his new book, Todd Colby Pliss vividly recounts one of history's most unusual events with the captivating historical tale of railroad worker Phineas Gage. - April 12, 2012 - LifeRaft Productions
ASD Publishing Adds Books on Autism & Foster Care to Spring Releases
Author Gregory G. Allen releases adult novel and children's picture book in the same month. - April 11, 2012 - ASD Publishing
“The Wellness Code” by World’s Leading Health Experts Available April 12 Celebrity Fitness, Personal Development Expert John Spencer Ellis Contributes to Book’s Wellness
Available April 12, “The Wellness Code” is a book of expert advice on fitness, nutrition and lifestyle. The book was written by John Spencer Ellis, fitness and personal development pro, among others. - April 11, 2012 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
Lady Justice and The Watchers Released by Mystery Author Robert Thornhill
Award-winning author, Robert Thornhill, releases Lady Justice and the Watchers, the eighth novel in his Lady Justice mystery/comedy series. - April 11, 2012 - BooksByBob
New Comedy eDating eBook with a Scandalous Title
Having published the new comedy, Men, eDating and Mast*****ion, the author belatedly realizes the "M" in its entirety scared off readers. - April 11, 2012 - Written in Stone
Interview Becomes Threshold to New Life in The Job, Published by Outskirts Press
Novelist Cramer Louis Jackson fulfills every job seeker’s ultimate fantasy in his new science fiction romance that takes Joe Jamison from the dim ranks of the unemployed to a stellar job -- with a beautiful redhead -- that’s truly out of this world. - April 11, 2012 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Risking Life for Racial Justice: Clarabelle’s Rose Published by Outskirts Press
Judy Kashi shows the dark, appalling world of racism in the 1960’s American South as three women -- one white, one black, one mixed -- seek justice from the brutal bigotry of the KKK and find forgiveness, redemption and friendship along the way. - April 11, 2012 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Free eBook Released, “Magic Bridge,” a Thoughtful and Compelling Factual Fiction Story Involving Love, World Travel and Making Tough Life Decisions with Those You Love
How far would you travel to keep a promise to someone you love? How and where do you find the strength to do the hardest thing imaginable to ease the suffering of the one you love at the darkest moment of their life? The characters in "Magic Bridge" are faced with these questions in a compelling and thoughtful story involving love, world travel, and the completion of an epic journey. Based on the real life world travels of the author. - April 11, 2012 - Magic Bridge