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Modern Witch Photography Art Book on Etsy Just in Time for Halloween
South Florida-based Visual Artist Jonathan Brooks Lists Modern Witch Photography Art book on Etsy.com Just in Time for Halloween - October 06, 2011 - Jonathan Brooks
"Truman and MacArthur" by D.J. Farinacci Wins the Gold as Best Korean War Book
"Truman and MacArthur, Adversaries for a Common Cause" (Merriam Press, 2010) by attorney and Vietnam-era veteran, Donald J. Farinacci, has won the first place Gold Medal Award for the best book about the Korean War, in the national competition co-sponsored by the Military Writers Society... - October 06, 2011 - Donald J. Farinacci
Author Camille Matthews Joins the Stories for Children Publishing October '11 World of Ink Virtual Tour
Camille Matthews teamed with illustrator, Michelle Black to create the Quincy the Horse Books for children ages 5-10. Stories for Children Publishing will be touring author Camille Matthews and her picture books, Quincy Finds A New Home, published in 2009 and awarded a Mom’s Choice Gold in 2010 and the sequel, Quincy Moves to the Desert, which released in August 2011. - October 05, 2011 - Stories for Children Magazine
Author Launches Epic Fantasy Trilogy Book Pre-Order and Contest
Brick Cave Media today announced the initiation of pre-orders for Fantasy Author J.A. Giunta's first book of his Ascension Trilogy, The Last Incarnation (TLI). The story centers around The son of a trapper, raised by elves, befriended by animals, entrusted with magic, Barr was but a boy on a... - October 05, 2011 - Brick Cave media
BookBuzz.net is Pleased to Announce New Client Cody W. Urban and His New Book Nicholas: The Fantastic Origin of Santa Claus
BookBuzz.net is pleased to announce promotion of the new book Nicholas: The Fantastic Origin of Santa Claus by author Cody W. Urban. Nicholas outlines the epic adventure that began the immortal legend of Santa Clause. - October 05, 2011 - BookBuzz
Debut Author Maha Huneidi Joins the Stories for Children Publishing October '11 World of Ink Virtual Tour
Debut author Maha Huneidi wants to help children, like her granddaughter Hanaa, find the courage to deal with monsters and other fears on their own. - October 05, 2011 - Stories for Children Magazine
Author, Tab Edwards, Releases His Long-Awaited New Book: "Lessons of the Navel Orange"
Tab Edwards, author of "Coffee is for Closers, ONLY!" has released his long-awaited follow-up entitled, "Lessons of the Navel Orange" (Oxford Hill Press). The book -- which focuses on those key sales routines that should be at the root of every salesperson's selling motion -- is delivered in a conversational tone that almost gives the reader a sense of participating in one of Tab's "Lessons of the Navel Orange" seminars. - October 04, 2011 - The Oxford Hill Press
New Trend in E-Publishing: Twelfth Night Press Prequels Paired with Originals
There’s a new trend coming to the publishing world―prequels, paired with their public domain originals. The beginning of the Literary Two-Fer. - October 03, 2011 - Twelfth Night Press
Award Winning Miami Artist Jonathan Brooks Releases Ebook on Etsy
Award winning Miami Visual Artist/Photographer/Writer Jonathan Brooks releases his first ebook Happy Life Handbook: A Simple Guide to a Happier Life on Etsy.com. The JDB ebook can be found in his Jonathan Brooks Visual Arts shop at JonathanBrooksPhoto.Etsy.com. "I think it's perfect for... - October 03, 2011 - Jonathan Brooks
Damnation Books Released The Calling by Kathryn Meyer Griffith on 1 October 2011
The Last Vampire has been nominated and is an Electronic Publishing Industry Coalition, EPIC, Finalist for the 2012 eBook Awards. - October 01, 2011 - Caliburn Press LLC
Visionary People Gets Author Nivedita Sponsored by Chick-Fil-A
Visionary People focuses on enhancing recognition for Author Nivedita Raghunath. She reached out to VP's marketing service for her published children's book "Rani's Adventures." Visionary People gets author sponsored by Chick-Fil-A. Now, on October 8th Rani makes a live appearance at Chick-Fil-A. - October 01, 2011 - Visionary People
Lisa Masters author of The Funny Side of Autism Appears at The Book Rack
Lisa Masters author of The Funny Side of Autism appears at The Book Rack Saturday October 1, 2011 from 11 AM – 2 PM, 1752 South Signal Butte Rd. Suite #108, Mesa AZ, 85209. Lisa will be on hand to autograph her book, The Funny Side of Autism and discuss light hearted stories as well as... - October 01, 2011 - Inkwell Productions
2011 Best New Marriage Counseling Author Caleb Bell Publishes Masterpiece "Strength to Love: Forgiveness, Acceptance and Rebirth in Becoming the Most Loveable You"
2011 Best New Marriage and Relationship Counseling Author Caleb Bell Publishes another ground-breaking title, "Strength to Love : Forgiveness, Acceptance and Rebirth in Becoming the Most Loveable You" in Print and Kindle (eBook) formats through Amazon.com and Barnes and Noble bookstores. - September 30, 2011 - Caleb Bell
Memoir by Charles Bronson's Ex is E-Book Award Finalist
What was the iconic actor Bronson really like? First wife Harriett Bronson, married to him for 16 years, tells all in her award-winning memoir, Charlie & Me. - September 30, 2011 - Timberlake Press
BookBuzz.net is Pleased to Announce New Client Dr. Oleg Novinkov and His Book Afghan Boomerang
BookBuzz.net is pleased to announce the promotion of Afghan Boomerang, a book by Dr. Oleg Novinkov. This book explains the dangerous consequences of having foreign troops occupy Afghanistan using the experiences of the former USSR and details the author's years as a Soviet Air Force flight surgeon stationed in Afghanistan in the 1980s. - September 30, 2011 - BookBuzz
Parent Prep School Launches "Your BFF During Pregnancy" for eBook
Parent Prep School’s award-winning iPhone app, Your BFF During Pregnancy, is now available for e-book devices. Your BFF During Pregnancy was recently named Babble.com’s number one app in the “Planning and Organization” category on Babble’s Top 25 Apps for Pregnancy... - September 29, 2011 - parent prep school llc
Chambers Stevens and Sandcastle Publishing Are Celebrating the Launch of chambieawards.com
A new website providing up-to-date information on the Chambie Awards - September 29, 2011 - the Chambie Awards
Anne Rice, Steven Carter, and Scott Turow Shine at 2011 Bienal: Brazil Book Fair Draws Almost One Million, Including President Dilma Rousseff
President Dilma Rousseff visits the Bienal do Livro as Brazil celebrates "the year of the woman." Anne Rice, Steven Carter, and Scott Turow highlight the fair, but Steven Carter is in the spotlight, having sold more than two million books to the women of Brazil in the past four years. In a country still wrestling with old machismo ways, the focus is now on women's self-esteem and empowerment. - September 29, 2011 - Steven Carter
Embracing Your Authentic Self Inspires Women to Believe in the Power of Possibility
Best-selling inspirational publisher Linda Joy announces the release of Embracing Your Authentic Self: Women’s Intimate Stories of Self-Discovery and Transformation. - September 29, 2011 - Inspired Living Publishing, LLC.
Author Marsh Brooks Announces the Release of The Rada Girl, a Young Adult Novel, on October 1, 2011
The Rada Girl is the story of Sabrina, a 17-year-old girl, who decides to learn about voodoo while visiting her father, the US Ambassador in Haiti. Then, a series of strange events occurred leading to Peter Ivanov, the boy that she loves, being deathly ill. Will Sabrina realize that this is due to voodoo? Will she be able to save him despite the determination of powerful people who want stop her? - September 28, 2011 - marshbrooks.com
Former Welfare Mom Now Best-Selling Inspirational Book Publisher Releases Second Book Dedicated to Authentic Storytelling to Inspire and Empower Women
Publisher Linda Joy knows first-hand the power believing in one’s self and one’s dreams and is dedicated to inspiring other women to believe in the possibilities of life. In her 20 plus year journey from single welfare mom to best-selling publisher, conscious business catalyst and sought-after speaker she has become a passionate advocate for bringing women the tips, tools and resources to live their best life. - September 28, 2011 - Inspired Living Publishing, LLC.
Lived to Tell It Author Hanna Lulgjuraj-Murray Observes Domestic Violence Awareness Month with Book Launch at iCoffee House in Shelby Township
Lived to Tell It Author Hanna Lulgjuraj-Murray observes Domestic Violence Awareness Month with book launch at iCoffee House in Shelby Township, located at 50927 Hayes Rd, Shelby Township, MI on October 1, from 3 – 5 PM. Hanna Lulgjuraj-Murray’s first novel Lived to Tell It is a... - September 28, 2011 - Inkwell Productions
Wright Scoop Urges Celebrate Community Arts
In celebration of "American Craft Week" The Wright Scoop – Sylvia Hoehns Wright emphasizes influence of community arts on her book – A Path Worn Smooth, which is dedicated to the people of Laurel Historic District VA. - September 28, 2011 - The Wright Scoop
Central City Tower Launches Part 2 of Project 0
Central City Tower Comics and Entertainment Company prepare to launch chapter 2 of the acclaimed book Project 0. The graphic novel chronicles the tale of a group of outsiders with mysterious powers, destined to reshape their world. - September 27, 2011 - Central City Tower
Lady Justice And Dr. Death Released by Mystery Author Robert Thornhill
Author, Robert Thornhill, releases Lady Justice And Dr. Death, the sixth installment in the Lady Justice mystery/comedy series. - September 27, 2011 - BooksByBob
O Books Releases Book on a New Version of the Law of Attraction
O Books, John Hunt Publishing, releases this month, a book by Andrea Mathews, entitled The Law Of Attraction: The Soul's Answer To Why It Isn't Working And How It Can, in which Mathews explains that we need to entirely revise our understanding of the Law of Attraction, known to millions all over the world as the way to attract positive outcomes by thinking positive thoughts. The book is endorsed by Caroline Myss, Dr. Larry Dossey, Jonathan Ellerby, Ivan Rados and Michael Mirdad. - September 25, 2011 - Andrea Mathews, LPC, LLC
LuckyCinda Launches Book Contest for California Fiction Writers
California INDY publishers and authors enter for a chance to win Nook or Kindle and a one-hour book marketing consultation with an expert. Many more prizes, enter contest now. - September 25, 2011 - LuckyCinda
Savant Books Announces Release of Laurie Hanan's New Hawaii Novel, "Almost Paradise"
Savant Books and Publications LLC, Honolulu, Hawaii, publishers of significant books and enduring media for the 21st century, announces the release of Laurie Hanan's new Hawaii-based dramatic novel, "Almost Paradise." - September 24, 2011 - Savant Books and Publications LLC
Two-Time Literary Award Winning Novel Now Available on Digital Format
Award-winning novel is now available in all digital formats including Kindle, Nook and Epub. One reason for the move is to keep up with the new world of electronic book publishing as offered by Internet establishments like Smashwords. - September 24, 2011 - LuckyCinda
Author Jennifer Laurens' Young Adult Novel "Overprotected" Available to Bookstores Nationwide in Early 2012
Author Jennifer Lauren is set to release her novel "Overprotected" to bookstores in February 2012. The book, which is geared toward young adult audiences, is the ninth novel from the author. "Overprotected" is a story of obsessive love and the quest for independence. It... - September 24, 2011 - Jennifer Laurens
New Release Details Irish-American Story in American Civil War
“Famine to Freedom: The Irish in the American Civil War” (ISBN 1463513518) by J.J. Collins recounts the Irish-American journey of immigration, enlistment, military service and post-war work in the mid-19th Century. - September 24, 2011 - J.J. Collins
Drake Community Library Uses Dashboard to Show Efficiencies
Drake Community Library show patrons how sustainable their library building is, and what makes those efficiencies possible, through an educational display called the Energy Efficiency Education Dashboard®. - September 24, 2011 - QA Graphics
Your Time Publishing’s Author Kima Richard Invited to Read Her Book “Possibilities” to Girl Scout Troop
Author Kima Richard is honored to read her debut book “Possibilities” to local Girl Scout Troop at the Afro-American Book Stop. - September 23, 2011 - Your Time Publishing, LLC
Ken Lang Named Finalist in "50 Great Writers You Should be Reading"
Former homicide detective, now author, is finalist in prestigious author contest. - September 23, 2011 - Ken Lang Studios
Editor Notes Radical Shift in Today’s Book Publishing Market
Editor Susan Mary Malone Offers Caution for Today’s Writers When Finding a Publisher. - September 23, 2011 - Malone Editorial Services
Your Time Publishing’s Author Sherry Milam and Big Chief Kevin and the Flaming Arrows to Perform at Martin Luther King Branch Library
The author of The Red Feather, Sherry “Miss Leddy” Milam and Big Chief Kevin and the Flaming Arrows will read and perform the music from her debut book which she has dedicated to the children of the lower ninth ward. - September 23, 2011 - Your Time Publishing, LLC
Personal eBook Publishing Platform Instebooks Adds Easy Mapping and Location Features to Enhance eBooks
All Instebooks customized personal publishing Apps for Android now have location and mapping features. Location maps and an Atlas add context to personal narratives, hobbies, and events published in the professional eBook format. - September 23, 2011 - Instebooks
BookBuzz.net Announces New Client Anne Anderson and Her New Book Are You Still Bothered By The Past?
BookBuzz.net is pleased to announce the promotion of the new book, Are You Still Bothered By The Past? by Christian Author Anne Anderson. The product of a broken and dysfunctional home, Anderson shares the story of her childhood that was like something out of a nightmare, leaving her abandoned, molested, manipulated, drugged, and even prostituted. - September 21, 2011 - BookBuzz
BookBuzz.net is Pleased to Announce New Client Kevin Hollingsworth and His New Book "Romance With A Touch Of Love"
BookBuzz.net is pleased to announce new client Kevin Hollingsworth and the promotion of his new book, Romance With A Touch Of Love. Romance With A Touch Of Love is a compilation of poetry about romance, love, and tragedy. - September 21, 2011 - BookBuzz
MyHorse Daily Announces New Book Club for Horse Lovers
MyHorse Books features book discounts and online group discussions. - September 21, 2011 - Equine Network, LLC
PDF Reader iPad Edition Provides All-in-One Solution for Mobile Reading
Kdan Mobile has released PDF Reader – iPad Edition 1.6, a major update to its powerful mobile reading app. The app is recognized for its powerful annotation features, easy file transfer, and a built-in scanner, which are of great benefit to business and educational users. Version 1.6 offers a newly-designed interface, an optimized annotation toolbar, handy form filling feature, additional cloud storage options, support to various file formats, and more that would enhance users' life quality. - September 20, 2011 - Kdan Mobile Software Ltd.
Award-Winning Historical Fiction Author to Make Appearance in Warrenton, VA
Jessica James will sign her award-winning Civil War novel Noble Cause at the Warrenton-Fauquier Heritage Day event. - September 17, 2011 - Jessica James
Plaudits for "The Allemagne Deception" from National Military Writers' Group
Accolades were accorded by The Military Writers Society of America to Cold War historian and army veteran, Donald J. Farinacci, for his recently published, "The Allemagne Deception, A Novel of the Cold War" (Navigator Books, 2011). Writing for the Society in its one official review, Terry... - September 17, 2011 - Donald J. Farinacci
Goodreads Unveils Next-Gen Book Recommendations
Multiple algorithms, 20 billion data points and the "secret sauce": world’s largest community of readers - September 17, 2011 - Goodreads
Making Criticism Matter, Free PDFs, Comic Book Publications Offered by Konokopia to Readers, Critics
Three rough drafts of comic book stories in PDF form are offered as free downloads by the creator from Konokopia.com. - September 16, 2011 - Konokopia
MyReviewsNow Online Shopping Featuring DIY Sprinkler Irrigation
For all DIY specialists, MyReviewsNow is pleased to introduce a fun sprinkler irrigation course. The Auto Lawns Sprinklers ebook guide is now being showcased by MyReviewsNow. - September 15, 2011 - Retail Solutions Advisors
Heartwarming and Uplifting Picture Book for Children and Adults
From the moment we are born, someone is telling us to be careful. No matter what country we call home or what language we speak, I Love You, Be Careful - a picture book that is also designed to be a gift book for adults and children alike - shares these word that follow us our entire lives. - September 15, 2011 - Stories for Children Magazine
God’s Destiny to Succeed: Success Prayer Book Published by Outskirts Press
Outskirts Press announces the latest highly anticipated religion and prayer book from Bloomfield, NJ, author Wole Oladiyun. - September 15, 2011 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Amazing, Simple: Carbavoid, The Fuel for the Future Published by Outskirts Press
This illustrated primer on nutrition basics helps children and adults easily grasp -- perhaps for the first time -- the function of the essential nutrients, carbohydrates, proteins and fats in their diet so they can live longer, healthier lives. - September 15, 2011 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Savvy Guide, Applying Mathematics to Construction, Published by Outskirts Press
Author Kenneth Williams, Sr., makes construction mathematics and the estimation of materials, taxes and insurance easy with this new handbook full of innovative tips on making calculations on the spot, quickly, effortlessly and without a calculator. - September 15, 2011 - Outskirts Press, Inc.