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Brownstone Poets Presents Cynthia Atkins and Karen Neuberg, Saturday, October 5 at 2:30 p.m. at Park Plaza Restaurant
Brownstone Poets presents Cynthia Atkins and Karen Neuberg, Saturday, October 5 at 2:30 p.m. at Park Plaza Restaurant in historic Brooklyn Heights. Enjoy the varied menu at this affordable family-run diner while listening to great poetry. Poetry grows in Brooklyn Heights and there's an open mic as... - September 15, 2013 - The Brownstone Poets
Entrepreneur and Brain-Training Authority, Dana Wilde, Releases New Book
"Train Your Brain: How to Build a Million Dollar Business in Record Time" reveals the same brain training techniques as record-breaking athletes. - September 15, 2013 - The Mind Aware
Downers Grove Resident Publishes 5th Work of Fiction
Downers Grove Resident John M. McNamara announces the publication of his 5th work of fiction, the novel "The Dreams of Teddy Schreck." "The Dreams of Teddy Schreck" focuses on a retired salesman, who obsesses about retaining his mental acuity. Dreading the loss of memories of... - September 14, 2013 - John M. McNamara - Author
New First-Hand Account Book of the Life of a Wildland Firefighter Titled: "Wildfire: Memoires of a Wildland Firefighter" by Ralph Ryan. Available at Amazon.com
"Wildfire" is an insightful and riveting account of the physical demands, mental pressures, personal sacrafices, and profound rewards that make up the life of a wildland firefighter. It captures all the drama, fear, family strife, and triumphs of diving out of planes as a Smokejumper to pursue one of the most dangerous occupations in the world. - September 13, 2013 - Author Ralph Ryan
Glagoslav Releases "A Book Without Photographs" by Sergei Shargunov
Shortlisted for the National Bestseller Prize and a contender for The Big Book Award, "A Book Without Photographs" showcases the talents of one of the country’s brightest lights; a key player in a generation at the forefront of change in contemporary Russia. - September 13, 2013 - Glagoslav Publications
Toy Executive to Release New Thriller Novel
Hal Ross, President of RP Toys, will release his new thriller novel on November 6, 2013. "The Deadliest Game" weaves a horrifying and unthinkable tale of a terrorist plot against U.S. consumers using a toy company and the owner as a key to the plot's success. - September 12, 2013 - Creative Bube Tube
Exciting New Young Adult Novel Offers Invisibility and Suspense
New YA novel is full of suspense, romance, fracking, and invisibility all told in a story for both genders to enjoy. - September 12, 2013 - ASD Publishing
Bestselling "Hot Chick" Author and Co-Founder of Heyday Productions, Releases First New Adult Novel "Fresh Women," by Jodi Lipper
Jodi Lipper, co-author of the bestselling “Hot Chick” book series ("How to Eat Like a Hot Chick," "How to Love Like a Hot Chick," and "Live Like a Hot Chick," all from HarperCollins) with Heyday Productions, has released her first work of fiction, a smart, sexy, New Adult romance novel. The book, titled "Fresh Women," takes place at a women’s college in New York City and tells the story of a scandalous love triangle between two students and their professor. - September 12, 2013 - Heyday Productions
Earn and Save Money at Once by Sharing Books Through the New Savebook Application for iPhones
New Savebook app represents the peer to peer library and allows to users share printed books for the benefit of all as everyone who joins the community can earn money by renting one’s books and save up to 90% on book borrowing instead of buying a new book. - September 12, 2013 - Savebook
Newest G.W. Mullins Paranormal Romance Mystery Novel "Daniel Is Waiting A Ghost Story," in Stores Now
Light Of The Moon Publishing announces the release of the first book in the new Paranormal Romance / Mystery series From The Dead Of Night, titled "Daniel Is Waiting A Ghost Story" (ISBN-13-9781492166931) by author G.W. Mullins. The title is now available in all e-book editions, including Amazon Kindle, Nook, Kobo, Sony, iBooks, Goggle Play, as well as a print book. - September 12, 2013 - Light Of The Moon Publishing
Best-Selling Motivator Shawn Anderson Inspires "A Better Life"
Shawn Anderson, the founder of Extra Mile America, has published another very inspiring book, "A Better Life: An Inspiring Story About Starting Over." - September 12, 2013 - Extra Mile America
Psycho Science Fiction Book Gives a New Twist to Noah’s Ark
James L. Hill creates a futuristic world where technology has replaced God and mankind struggles to retain its humanity. - September 12, 2013 - jlhill-books
Author Diane Laney Fitzpatrick Gives Tongue-in-Cheek Advice on Moving
"Home Sweet Homes" turns one of life’s most stressful experiences into page after page of laugh-out-loud moments. - September 11, 2013 - Diane Laney Fitzpatrick
Artist Releases First Children’s Book
Seattle-area multi-media artist, Kristol Jones, has published her first children’s story book. - September 11, 2013 - Kristol Jones Designs / ChemicalBanana.com
New Book in Series Helps Adults Coach Kids to Make Friends
The follow-up for parents and professionals to the highly successful first book in the How To Make & Keep Friends series has just been released. In this adult companion to their book for kids, social educators Donna Shea and Nadine Briggs, share their easy-to-implement tips and techniques for coaching children toward attaining, sustaining and generalizing improved social skills. - September 11, 2013 - How To Make & Keep Friends
Torquere Press to Donate Proceeds from Charity Sip Blitz to LGBT Nonprofit
Every year, the authors at Torquere Press come together to write for a reason. Torquere’s Annual Charity Sip Blitz gives authors an opportunity to make a difference and donate their time and money to a noble cause. Authors donate all proceeds to a chosen organization, and Torquere matches... - September 11, 2013 - Torquere Press
Now Available in Paperback and Kindle "Attrition: The First Act of Penance" by SG Night
Enter a world of Demons, assassins, and magic this new Epic Fantasy, the debut novel of the young, up-and-coming SG Night—a story of sword and sorcery, tyranny and rebellion, love, and the fight for survival. A native of Northern Virginia, Night finished the draft of "Attrition" at just 17 years old and published the final product a few short months later at the age of 18. - September 10, 2013 - SG Night, LLC
Radio Talk Show Host's New Book, "The ABC's of Barack Obama," Makes the Case That Barack Obama is the Greatest Thing That Ever Happened to America
Radio talk show host, attorney and dangerous thinker Teri O’Brien gives the American public the information they need to fight the smears by the hating haters who say he is an unqualified, narcissistic empty suit illegally occupying the Oval Office. - September 10, 2013 - The Teri OBrien Show
Book Release: "History's Witches, An Illustrated Guide"
Just in time to kick off the Halloween Season. As if Halloween in Salem, Massachusetts isn't already spooky enough, local author and illustrator, Lisa Graves just gave us another reason to scream. With the launch of the book "History's Witches" Graves continues her journey bringing... - September 10, 2013 - History's Witches
Summer 2013 Pinnacle Book Achievement Award Winners
Announcing the Summer 2013 Pinnacle Book Achievement Award Winners - September 10, 2013 - NABE (North American Bookdealers Exchange)
Second Chupacabra Novel May be a "Curse," But It Comes with a Free E-Book
On September 10, 2013, in concordance with the release of "Curse of the Chupacabra," the series' first novel “Night of the Chupacabra,” will be available for free e-Book download from September 10 to September 12, 2013, only at Amazon.com. - September 10, 2013 - Night After Night Publications, LLC
"Avoiding #FAIL" Book Serves as Executive Guide to Enterprise Social Risk
Enterprise social risk book features over 100 cases to help executives understand and mitigate growing social threats. - September 09, 2013 - ListenLogic
Book Two of The Merlin Chronicles Trilogy Kickstarter Campaign
Kickstarter Campaign launched to help defray specific costs related to the publication and promotion of "The Sorcerer’s Apprentice" which is the second volume of The Merlin Chronicles, a trilogy of adventure fantasy novels. - September 09, 2013 - Daniel Diehl
Amazon Book Release of "Mexican Hit Girl" by S.C. Smith
S.C. Smith released his 5-star reviewed debut novel, Mexican Hit Girl, on August 13th to solid reviews on Good Reads and Amazon. Copies of the book will also be on sale at Porter Square Books in Cambridge starting in late September. - September 08, 2013 - S.C. Smith Publishing
Multiple Award Winning Music Composer Catya Maré Releases Poetry Book
Catya Maré is best known for her multiple award winning new age / classical crossover music compositions and her mesmerizing violin play; however, she simultaneously has been active as a visual artist and writer her entire life. Her first book release,"A Silvery Moment," 48 haiku... - September 08, 2013 - Catya Maré Music
Mafia Book Portrays the Deviant Face of Sex, Drugs and Violence
J L Hill opens the doors to a true understanding of cultural diversity in a world where greed, lust and crime are considered virtues. A raw in your face story of teenage love, murder, and revenge. Set in the Bronx in the early seventies, the cold business world of organized crime melds with the brutality of street gang warlords that ignites a winner takes all battle for underworld control. - September 07, 2013 - jlhill-books
What Does It Mean to be Human? Announcing the Reflections Series by T. R. Brown.
Announcing the release of the Reflections Series. A trilogy of science fiction novels that combine elements of Frankenstein and Planet of the Apes. - September 07, 2013 - T. R. Brown Author
New Book Published to Build a Better Life - “High Capacity Living: A Practical Devotional to Building a Resilient Life”
"High Capacity Living: A Practical Devotional to Building a Resilient Life" is a spiritual application of the H-CAP Model of Well-being and Resilience. It’s a research-based model that identifies the traits necessary to create a state of resilience being Hope, Commitment, Accountability, and Passion (H-CAP). The first book in the series is the spiritual application of the model. Following this model will build a dynamic and resilient faith. It is the spiritual equivalent to Sun Tzu’s Art of War. - September 06, 2013 - High Capacity Living
Author Releases Fifth Novel in Gothic Memoirs Series, Gives Away First Two Books for Free
Author Rebekah Armusik has released her fifth novel in her acclaimed Gothic Memoirs series, "In the Shadows of Eden." Rebekah has ambitiously released the first five books in this thirteen book series in just 3 short years. The series is doing so well, she is offering her first two novels in the series for free download on amazon.com from September 16-20. - September 06, 2013 - Rebekah Armusik
Blue Moon Horizon's Author Michael Segedy: Winner of the 2013 Readers' Favorite International Book Award for Best Terrorist Novel
Blue Moon Horizon endorses indie writers worldwide. Blue Moon Horizon encourages writers to continue producing quality work that does not allow marketability concerns to eclipse the importance of a work's literary aspects. Michael Segedy's novel, EMMA: Emergent Movement of Militant Anarchists, succeeds because of its literary qualities. - September 06, 2013 - Blue Moon Horizons
Award-Winning Author Jon Batson Shakes Things Up with Latest Sci-Fi Novel – "Mars Quake"
Novelist Jon Batson will be shaking things up in Raleigh, NC when he celebrates the launch of his latest science fiction novel “Mars Quake” at Bosetti Art Tile Showroom in Raleigh, NC, September 8, 2013. - September 06, 2013 - Batson Group Marketing and PR
Savant Books Announces the Release of Richard Rose's New Novel, "The Lazarus Conspiracies"
Savant Books and Publications LLC, Honolulu, Hawaii, USA, announces the release of Richard Rose's dramatic mystery-thriller, "The Lazarus Conspiracies." - September 06, 2013 - Savant Books and Publications LLC
A Wise Feline Friend Shares His Commonsense Lessons
Author says she was reminded of the specialness in each ordinary day from a stray cat that became her beloved pet. - September 06, 2013 - Halo Publishing International
Red Carpet Charity Event for Autism Speaks & Launch of Author Jaimie Hope's New Book
On Monday, November 4 Author Jaimie Hope will be hosting a Red Carpet Charity Event for Autism Speaks and launching her new book diary "A Preteen Drama Queen Don't Call Me Baby." - September 05, 2013 - Bridget O'Brien PR and Events
eMediaCampaigns! Author, Robert Renteria Donates Curricula to Schools Across the Globe
Latino leader tells teens, at-risk youth secrets for success include hard work, determination and education. - September 04, 2013 - eMediaCampaigns!
New Outdoor Learning Book Range Available from Timberline
Timberline, one of the leading manufacturers of outdoor play equipment. - September 04, 2013 - Timberform Limited
Blue Moon Horizons Announces Michael Segedy's "Our Darker Angel"
"Our Darker Angel" is Michael Segedy's sixth novel and perhaps his best. Blue Moon Horizons is proud to have such a talented writer aboard. Two of Michael Segedy's thrillers are currently finalists in the 2013 Readers' Favorties International Book Award Contest. - September 03, 2013 - Blue Moon Horizons
StoryAlity Theory Scientifically Predicts a "Hit Movie" in January 2014
StoryAlity Theory, a new scientific theory of film virality, predicts that in in January 2014 a new motion picture will enter the list of the Top 20 RoI (Return On Investment) films of all time. See The Numbers (http://www.the-numbers.com/movies/records/budgets.php) for the Top 20 RoI Films List, and see the StoryAlity website (http://StoryAlity.wordpress.com/) for specific details of the scientific prediction of the anticipated 2014 film. - September 01, 2013 - StoryAlity
"Creative Financing Solutions" is Cash Flow Depot’s Newest Book
Real estate investor training company, Cash Flow Depot, launches its newest book, "Creative Financing Solutions," by legendary real estate investor Jack Miller. The book teaches various creative techniques to finance real estate investments. - September 01, 2013 - Cash Flow Depot
Ebook Version of "Counter Currents" Wins Global Ebook Award
"Counter Currents," the first novel published by Raiders and Rebels Press, won a Silver Medal in the category of Historical Literature Fiction – Modern (set 1500-1940 AD), from Dan Poynter's Global E-book Awards, the premier awards contest for ebooks in North America. Novelist and... - September 01, 2013 - Raiders and Rebels Press
Pallas Athena Distribution Has Published "A Dictionary of Economics and Business, English - Arabic"
"A Dictionary of Economics and Business, English - Arabic" by Joyce Åkesson is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and Barnes & Noble. - September 01, 2013 - Joyce Åkesson
Author Joy Cieslarski Presents Her Novel Secrets Among Us
A riveting tale of two high school sweethearts whose lives are altered by a pivotal event. - September 01, 2013 - DGT Book Promotions, LLC
Ohio Author Releases New Mystery Novel – "The Fourth Key"
Author, Jerald Ramsey’s newly published book, "The Fourth Key" introduces readers to Brandon Summers and John Funder, aka Johnny Thunder, intriguing characters caught up in a web of murder and mystery. - August 31, 2013 - Jerald Ramsey
"The Coffin Haulers" Now Available on Amazon
Private Detective Joey Boloccini is Back to Solve a Murder in a New Novel by Author Gregg Cebrzynski. - August 31, 2013 - Gregg Cebrzynski
New Children’s Book Helps Parents Manage Bedtime
Stories to Make You Dream, the new book by John Roozen, includes seven stories, each about 20 minutes long, each with a new cast of characters and setting, and each striving for a successful night’s end. - August 30, 2013 - Windoggle Publications
Florida Author Has Received Great Reviews for His Book - "Martin Swans Diary: Black Water Crossing"
Florida author, Kyle Keyes is pleased to announce the promotion of his novel, "Martin Swans Diary: Black Water Crossing." - August 30, 2013 - Kyle Keyes
Rob Goldstein Explores 51 Colors of Seduction
Rob Goldstein Author of 51 Colors of Seduction Sexcapades of a Committed Couple discusses falling into one of five sexual zones, and by using these zones you can take your sex life to a whole new level. Can a Zone 1 last with a Zone 5? Or are you both Zone 3’s on a quest to enter Zone 5? Find out inside. - August 30, 2013 - Bridget O'Brien PR and Events
Author Michael Tuohy Awarded for Press 53 Open Awards 2013
Developmental Editor Susan Mary Malone Pleased with Award for Former Author Client - August 30, 2013 - Malone Editorial Services
New Jersey Author Releases Her Second Contemporary Fiction Novel, "Mystic Tea"
Author, Rea Nolan Martin is pleased to announce the release of her contemporary fiction novel, "Mystic Tea." - August 30, 2013 - Rea Nolan Martin
Rawat Mediaworks Releases Ahmedabad-Based First-Time Author's Book, "My Two Worlds"
Rawat MediaWorks (Rawat Media Private Limited) today released Dilip V. Subhedar's semi-fictional book "My Two Worlds." Meant for readers of all ages, the book will have another release at the Rotary club soon. - August 30, 2013 - Rawat Media Private Limited