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eMediaCampaigns!' "Nine Lives of a Baby Boomer" Author Available for Bookings
Fiction purists and enthusiasts tired of being taken captive by forcibly derivative hooks and plots will find "Nine Lives of a Baby Boomer" especially entertaining. - January 26, 2014 - eMediaCampaigns!
Author from Utah, Who Learned to Read 4 Years Ago, Advances as a Finalist in MARSocial's Author of the Year Competition
Author LaRae Parry, aka The Crazy Lady, becomes a top finalist in the Internet’s newest author/book/film competition named the Author’s X-Factor with her debut novella romantic comedy, "The Danish Pastry." - January 26, 2014 - LaRae Parry
Kimberly Lollis Parrish Launches New Book on Coping with Grief: All the Way to Heaven and Back: Surviving the Loss of a Loved One
In her new book about love, death and grief, Kimberly Lollis Parrish shows how to find hope and inspiration in the darkest of hours. - January 26, 2014 - Richard Robertson Marketing
James Rhys Releases First Book in His Action Thriller Potomac Book Club Series: "America’s Bin Laden"
Pacific Northwest author, Jams Rhys is pleased to announce the release of his new action thriller novel, "America's Bin Laden." This is the first book in the new "Potomac Book Club" series from Mr. Rhys. In the times when most would seek refuge, the most unlikely among us... - January 25, 2014 - James Rhys
New Science Fiction Fantasy Book Series Just Released: "Shadow of the Last Men" - Book One of "The Next Man Saga"
Author, J.M. Salyards is pleased to announce the release of his new science ficion/fantasy series, "The Next Man." The first book, "Shadow of the Last Men" was released in late 2013. - January 25, 2014 - J.M. Salyards
Meet Tina Tumbles: A New Gymnastics Book for Kids
Author and gymnastics coach, Danielle Soucy Mills is as determined to publish "Tina Tumbles" as Tina is to master her gymnastics skills in this delightful story illustrated by Kimberly Soderberg. Available now on Kickstarter until February 10th. - January 25, 2014 - Danielle Soucy Mills, Author
New Directors in UK and Australia Join Independent Authors Association
Two new directors based in the UK and Australia join the Association of Independent Authors expanding the company’s directorship across five continents. - January 24, 2014 - Association of Independent Authors
Cookbook Author Claims Recipes and Exercise Helped Save His Life
"Losing To Win!" cookbook author Randy Jernigan shares his recipes and weight-loss tips that helped bring him back from the brink of death. - January 24, 2014 - Creative Partners Publishing
"Being Anti-Social" Makes Best of Indie List
"Being Anti-Social" by multi award winning author, Leigh K Cunningham is one of IndieReader’s Best Indie Books for 2013. - January 23, 2014 - Association of Independent Authors
Global Release: "A Ghost of Brother Jonathan’s": Newest Shannon Delaney Mystery Novel
"A Ghost of Brother Jonathan’s" the newest edition to the Shannon Delaney cozy paranormal mystery series by Elizabeth Eagan-Cox is now available internationally, in all e-book editions and paperback. - January 23, 2014 - ElizabethEaganCox.blogspot.com
New Jersey Native Enters the Final Round of the MARSocial Author of the Year Competition
This is now the biggest author/book/film competition ever launched on the World Wide Web. A competition run by authors for the benefit of authors. - January 23, 2014 - Annie Edmonds author
Shelly Lowenkopf’s “Fiction Writer’s Handbook,” a Bestseller from a Small Press
"The Fiction Writer's Handbook" is in the Top Five on Amazon for books about writing. The book is a definitive guide for the aspiring writer--and Lowenkopf is an interesting character, 40 years in the business. - January 22, 2014 - White Whisker Books
Cabot Barden, Author of Award-Winning "Toby Trilogy" Series to Attend Book Signing at Coldwater Bookstore in Tuscumbia, AL. on Feb. 8
Author Cabot Barden of the award winning "Toby Trilogy" series to attend book signing at Coldwater Bookstore in Tuscumbia Al. from 2 to 4 pm on February 8. Barden's books, "It's The Bass Player", Mixed Blessings, and "Dynamite Runs In The Family" are about some southern musicians from a town in Alabama in the nineteen seventies, who go from playing honky tonks to recording and touring with big names in country music. The books are based loosely on Barden's own experiences in the music business. - January 22, 2014 - Cabot Barden-Author
Venture to Bugville with Author Robert Stanek and Discover His Innovative Approach to Teaching Children The Days of the Week and Months of the Year
Parents everywhere are looking for innovate ways to teach their children early skills and Reagent Press author Robert Stanek has written a children's book that can help called "Catching a Cup of Sunshine." Available for the first time in an HD edition for iBooks and available in the Apple iTunes store, "Catching a Cup of Sunshine" was created and designed especially for iBooks. - January 22, 2014 - RP Books & Audio - Reagent Press
Great News for Comic Book Fans: Titanium Launches 4 New Comic Titles
The Ultimate stories of good vs evil. Desperate worlds on the brink of collapse. Heroes, Saviors, Villains and Wicked Despots in prolific battles. Journey into the new exciting world of Titanium Comics with a host of amazing characters. - January 22, 2014 - Titanium Comic
The True Cuba Book Project Launched on Crowd Funding Platform Kickstarter
South Florida-based Visual Artist Jonathan Brooks Launches The True Cuba Project on Kickstarter Website. - January 22, 2014 - Jonathan Brooks
Wilcox Trading Company Releases Author David Mint’s Novel, "Why What We Use As Money Matters"
"Why What We Use as Money Matters: Unpacking the Key to Reversing the Effects of Climate Change" is an Economic and Philosophical Treatise written by Monetary Theorist David Mint explores a number of issues in an entertaining and thorough fashion. - January 22, 2014 - DGT Book Promotions, LLC
The Author of Journey After School Has Done It Again!
Freshmen Fifteen: by Jasmine N.H. Sheffield - January 22, 2014 - Our Journey Publishing
Spring 2014 Pinnacle Book Achievement Awards
Announcement of Spring 2014 Pinnacle Book Achievement Awards. - January 21, 2014 - NABE (North American Bookdealers Exchange)
Renaissance House: a Retreat for Artists and Writers in Martha’s Vineyard Accepting Applications for 2014
Renaissance House Kicks-Off 13th Anniversary by Accepting Applications for June, July and September 2014 for Artists and Writers Retreat in Historic Oak Bluffs. Renaissance House was Established in Memory of Harlem Renaissance writer Dorothy West, Author of "The Wedding" and her Cousin Poet Helene Johnson. - January 21, 2014 - Renaissance House
"THE BEST LAID PLANS" Named MARSocial Author of the Year Competition Finalist
"THE BEST LAID PLANS, Birth of the Starclan," has been named a finalist in the MARSocial Author of the Year Competition, the largest competition of its type ever launched on the internet. - January 21, 2014 - Fortiter Publishing LLC
Author of the Year 2013 Contest
Anne Rasico is a finalist in what is now known as the biggest author/book/film contest ever launched on the world wide web. - January 20, 2014 - Anne Rasico
The Final Recording Explores Law Enforcement Inequalities
Even as the day commemorating the life of Martin Luther King Jr. draws near, the stark reality remains that various forms of discrimination continue to permeate the world over. Unfortunately, an honorably discharged U.S. Marine found out this was the case in the oddest of fashions—by... - January 20, 2014 - TFR Productions, LLC
Author Joel Chafetz Releases His Novel "The Chaff"
"The Chaff" is a story about a young woman caught in a time of unreasoned hatred where violence becomes the answer and the defenseless must find a way to survive or perish. The characters reflect the human condition today so that the metaphor becomes one of finding order in chaos. - January 18, 2014 - DGT Book Promotions, LLC
See How History Looks Through a Red Lens. Author, D. Alexander Griffin Has Just Released His Second Book Called "Redstory."
D Alexander Griffin’s book, “Redstory,” is more than a book. Redstory is an imaginative journey through history and tells a story of human beings with unexplainable power that live and have lived among us. Through the narrative of Alethea, she details key moments in time were these special beings came to realize their power and the subsequent decisions they made on how to use it. - January 18, 2014 - D. Alexander Griffin
John Meyer Rewrites the Rules of the Traditional Travel Book
Summer Nomad Publications is pleased to announce the publication of John Meyer's new book, "Bulls, Bands, and London." - January 17, 2014 - Summer Nomad Publications
Teen Author Returns to Hometown to Share His Keys to Success
Brett T. Brown, the author of "Haley's Comet" will return to Chicago for an interview with Radio Disney on January 24th. - January 17, 2014 - 220 Communications
Hollywood and Back: How Author E. Van Lowe Reinvented Himself in Hollywood
Sitcom producer and writer E. Van Lowe, who had major hits with "The Cosby Show" and "Charles in Charge" among others, found as he hit middle-age that the phone rang less for jobs. He began writing paranormal romance novels, which, in turn, is bringing him back to Hollywood. - January 16, 2014 - White Whisker Books
Introducing the New Book "Shell's Journey" by Amye Webster. For Children of All Ages.
First time author, and lifelong horse expert, Amye Webster has published and released "Shell's Journey," a wonderfully written novel for young adults and children of all ages. Published by Zebra Ginkgo Group, St. Louis, MO. - January 15, 2014 - Zebra Ginkgo Group
Publisher Sells Belief in a Pill to Promote Book
Reality Imitating Art or Vice Versa: Code Publishing Markets a Placebo to Reflect a Similar Drug in a New Novel About Belief. - January 15, 2014 - Code Publishing
Two New Books by Katha This New Year
Katha has come up with two new titles: "What did Nepo do with a sari?" and "Little Cloud's quest." - January 15, 2014 - Katha
New Dictionary Goes Global
A Writer’s Dictionary of Distinctions Helps Strengthen Writing from Brazil to India to Japan. - January 15, 2014 - Tox Publications
Read 2 Me Toddlers Now Available on Windows Store
Cogitate Inc. today announced the release of the “Read 2 Me Toddlers” App, which is now available as a free download on the Windows Store. The “Read 2 Me” app will entertain and educate little readers with a library of awesome children’s stories about different aspects of the world in which they live. Each title offers entertainment and education with the “autoplay” and “read to me” modes. - January 14, 2014 - Cogitate Inc
New Website, howtobuymeat.com Designed for the Benefit of the American Consumer. Learn How to Shop Smarter and Eat Better for Less.
The average consumer spends more time "spending money" at the supermarket and less time "planning how to spend" at the supermarket. Draik Moor, the author of "How To Buy Meat At The Supermarket" and owner of "howtobuymeat.com" has provided the American consumer with all the tools necessary to get out of the rut they're in and to start saving money and stop overspending money at the supermarket. - January 14, 2014 - 50/110 Publishing
Local Book Sharing Site Launched for Book Lovers, myBookSquare.com
There's a new and easy way for book lovers to share books in San Ramon and Danville local neighborhoods. - January 14, 2014 - Book Square, LLC
Beta Launch of Local Book Sharing Site - myBookSquare.com
There's a new and easy way for book lovers to share books in local neighborhoods. - January 14, 2014 - Book Square, LLC
Frieda Dryden Releases New Book Video Trailer for Her Novel "Leonard’s Wife"
Leonard’s Wife is a chilling mystery fiction novel that depicts the story of a desperate mother who kidnaps a thirteen year old girl to become the wife of her demented and mutated son. - January 14, 2014 - DGT Book Promotions, LLC
Universal Power Publishing Releases New Book, Shows Women How to be a Perfect 10
Book confirms that there are no ugly women; there are only women who do not know how to look pretty. - January 13, 2014 - Universal Power Publishing
Erotic Spy Novel Just Released - "Spanish Agent"
Author, Ernest Pick is pleased to announce the release of his new Erotic Spy Thriller, "Spanish Agent." - January 12, 2014 - Ernest Pick
Author Releases Final Book of The Serpent Passage Series - "The Castle of Kukulcan" - A YA Science Fiction / Fantasy Adventure
Author, Todd Allen Pitts is pleased to announce the release of the third and final book of his trilogy entitled, "The Castle of Kukulcan: The Serpent Passage Series Book 3." - January 11, 2014 - Todd Allen Pitts
New Murder Mystery Novel - "The Girl in White Pajamas"
Author, Chris Birdy is pleased to announce the release of her new murder mystery novel, The Girl in White Pajamas. The book has received all 5 star ratings from Amazon.com readers and professional reviewers. - January 11, 2014 - Chris Birdy
English Language Learners Addressed by New Common Core Book Series
"Art of the United States of America," a series of twelve short social studies books in English and Spanish, will be released March 1, 2014. This series addresses reading achievement gaps between English Language Learners (ELLs) and non-ELL students. Common Core Question Assessments for each title deepen reading comprehension of ELLs. Titles interpret authentic art on each page to narrate early periods of American history. - January 10, 2014 - Rebecca Hinson Publishing
Hurix to Showcase KITABOO Cloud at DBW 2014 in New York City
Hurix to showcase "KITABOO Cloud - a SaaS based end-to-end eBook Solution" at the DBW 2014 in New York city on 14 January 2014. The end-to-end cloud solution would allow publishers, educational institutions, corporates and businesses to quickly convert and enrich their content online and get it delivered efficiently to their target users. - January 10, 2014 - Hurix Systems Private Limited
"Gator: the Biography of a Killer Dog Who Found Love"
The True Story of a Badly Behaved Pit Bull Destined for Euthanasia, and an Owner Committed to Keeping Him Alive. - January 10, 2014 - "Gator the biography of a killer dog who found love."
"The Spirit of a Sultan" Explores the Life of Sufi Poet and Saint, Hazrat Sultan Bahu
Embark on an enlightened journey of spiritual joy, love and peace with author Ahmad Javid's new book, "The Spirit of a Sultan." - January 10, 2014 - Dr. Ahmad Javid
New York Author Releases New Work of Fiction - "Monday and Beyond: Blessings and Curses"
Author, Stephen Sangirardi is pleased to announce the release of his new book, "Monday and Beyond: Blessings and Curses." In the sequel to "Monday Afternoon," hero Angelo Aiello is beset with new troubles amid old temptations. Attempting to cleave his growing disability from... - January 10, 2014 - Stephen Sangirardi
The William Meredith Foundation Presents the 2014 William Meredith Award for Poetry to US Poet Laureate Natasha Trethewey
The William Meredith Foundation invites writers, reporters, and press advocates to celebrate the 2014 William Meredith Award for Poetry presented to Natasha Trethewey US Poet Laureate, in recognition of her talent as a poet and her work to promote poetry as an art form to American audiences. It carries a modest cash award along with the publication of a chap book by Ms. Trethewey, "Congregation," scheduled for publication during National Poetry Month in April, 2014. - January 09, 2014 - The William Meredith Foundation
GGIS Publishing Presents New Christian Living Book, "Vessels of Honor" by Maryland Pastor Arron Williams
"Vessels of Honor" is an upcoming powerful work by Arron Williams regarding the principles of walking in the anointing of God. This is an essential book for any person who desires to make a lasting impact on the lives of others. - January 09, 2014 - GGIS Publishing
GGIS Publishing Presents New Sociology Book "Alternatives" by New Jersey Author and Professor Mike Walsh
"Alternatives" is a thought and dialogue provoking work by Mike Walsh regarding different philosophies of life. Walsh examines and assesses common methods people have for attaining ultimate enlightenment. - January 09, 2014 - GGIS Publishing
GGIS Publishing Presents New Subversive Book, "Does God Act Unfairly? A Cordial Conversation Between Seminary Student Bryant Parsons and Atheist Richard Schoenig."
Following up his bold work, "Why Professor Richard Schoenig Should Quit His Day Job," seminary graduate Bryant Parsons continues to tackle the argument that God is unfair. Now, San Antonio College philosophy professor Richard Schoenig has entered the dialogue. In this collaborative work, Calvinist and Atheist meet to engage in a debate over the fairness of God. Each contender aims to disprove the other and ultimately to generate further discussion concerning the meaning of life. - January 09, 2014 - GGIS Publishing