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No Sugar Spikes: Carbavoid, The Fuel for the Future Published by Outskirts Press
Outskirts Press announces the latest highly anticipated health, fitness and healthy living book from Fort Smith, AR, author Cindy Fleck Howlett. - July 16, 2011 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
The Dilemma of "the Search": Metaphysics and Ethics Published by Outskirts Press
Outskirts Press announces the latest highly anticipated philosophy, ethics and morals book from Bronx, NY, author Michael J. Greco. - July 16, 2011 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Tales of Human Cornucopia, Healthy Play: Playlady Published by Outskirts Press
Outskirts Press announces the latest highly anticipated sports, recreation and air sports book from Carmel, CA, author Vesta Edmonds. - July 16, 2011 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Vanquishing Bullies and CP: Life's Waiting to Begin Published by Outskirts Press
Outskirts Press announces the latest highly anticipated autobiography and personal memoirs book from Cornelius, NC, author A. R. Longo. - July 16, 2011 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
The Essential Ronald Reagan: Legacy of a Leader Published by Outskirts Press
Outskirts Press announces the latest highly anticipated 20th Century United States history book from Shrub Oak, NY, author Michael W. Staib. - July 16, 2011 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
A Complete Guide: RFN's Military Reunion Handbook Published by Outskirts Press
Outskirts Press announces the latest highly anticipated nonfiction book from Hollywood, FL, author Paul J. Spiewak. - July 16, 2011 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
BookBuzz.net Announces New Client Joanne B. Parrotta and Her Book a Matter of Destiny: How to Find and Marry Your Soulmate
BookBuzz.net is pleased to announce the promotion of Joanne B. Parrotta's new book, A Matter of Destiny: How to Find and Marry Your Soulmate. This book addresses love, relationships, disappointments, and destiny. - July 16, 2011 - BookBuzz
Mater Dei Prep Art Teacher Rebecca Weinstein Releases Third Book
Hazlet author and resident, Rebecca Weinstein, has released “Seraphim” a 136-page novel that profiles Serafina Jones, a Catholic high school girl who had an ordinary life until she met the new transfer student, Michael. Now her world's been turned upside down as she struggles to find... - July 16, 2011 - Rebecca Weinstein
New Memoir Elicits Life of Dying Man as Seen by His Brother
"Proud Pants: An Unconventional Memoir" (ISBN: 978-0-9836049-2-1) is Gregory G. Allen’s first novelette. Just released by ASD Publishing as an eBook, it tells the story of a thirty-four year old man who recalls his life as he lies dying. Told through the voice of one man, but written through the words of his brother. - July 15, 2011 - ASD Publishing
Real Estate Staging Expert Christine Rae Featured on FOX as Guest on The Michael E. Gerber Show
Christine Rae, author and home staging expert, was recently seen on FOX and other network affiliates across the country as an expert guest on The Michael E. Gerber Show. - July 15, 2011 - CSPI Academy
Sequel to Bruns’s Bestselling "Cruise Confidential" Hits Shelves
American cruise ship insider Brian David Bruns, author of the award-winning bestseller "Cruise Confidential" releases the sequel, Ship For Brains. - July 15, 2011 - Brian David Bruns
Young Readers to Follow Mia and the Dreaded Bullies
Mia Watts finds herself in a difficult situation when the school bully and her clique catches her in the hallway alone without her BFF Jayda. Feeling uncomfortable with no place to turn, will Mia stand and endure the insults? Or will she finally stand up for herself and go one on one with the school bully? - July 15, 2011 - Mason Publishing
Legendary Tales at Festivals with Books and Hollywood Glitz
Author Arthur Cola will introduce the new Book Trailer for his historical fiction novel: The Stone Cutter Genius. He will be appearing at Festa Italiana in Milwaukee. A screenplay adaptation of his book is in development. This novel is the third of his Legendary Tales series in which an ordinary father of a family becomes a leader of extraordinary quests. - July 15, 2011 - Legendary Tales
Michele Drier Releases New Book
Who Is Your Favorite Media Vampire? A promising new author from California self-publishes a fast-paced modern-media vampire tale filled with action and romance. Product Description: SNAP, a multinational celeb TV show and magazine, is the holy grail for Maxie Gwenoch. When she snags the job as... - July 15, 2011 - Michele Drier
The Brownstone Poets Presents David Lawton and Carolyn Ota on Tuesday, 8/16 at 7 P.M. at Tillie's of Brooklyn
The Brownstone Poets presents David Lawton, a performance poet with a background in theatre and music and Carolyn Ota, a singer-songwriter from Hawaii, on Tuesday, 8/16 at 7 p.m. at Tillie's of Brooklyn. Enjoy the quaint student-friendly café ambiance located near Pratt and St. Joseph's... - July 15, 2011 - The Brownstone Poets
Dr. Leigh-Davis, Radio Host & Law Professor, Stands Up for Mark Twain’s Words
On a recent episode of the radio show “The Real Deal,” host Dr. Leigh-Davis digressed in to a diatribe on the changing of Mark Twain’s words, in the literary classic “Huckleberry Finn,” which she referred to as “tragic.” - July 15, 2011 - Dr. Leigh-Davis
Cult Classic Novel “The King Of Clubs” Available for the First Time in Paperback and eBooks
Long before "Blood Sport" or "Fight Club," the book that defined the genre was "The King of Clubs." First released in 1982 and out of print since the mid 90’s, difficult to find hardcover copies of “The King of Clubs” sell for as much as $100 each. - July 14, 2011 - Parthenon Press
"Spiritually Ill or Mentally Ill?" Author Lora Bell Holds the Answer in Her Book, "Out of the Darkness and Into the Light"
"Out of the Darkness and Into the Light - My Personal Struggle with Schizoaffective Disorder and How the Illness Brought me Closer to God," is a powerful portrayal of a young woman’s story of living with mental illness over an 11 year period. Lora experiences her first episode with the illness on her honeymoon. She takes the reader through her journey and how God did not foresake her. - July 14, 2011 - Bell Publishing
TV Host, Dr. Leigh-Davis, Introduces New Instructional Videos on Law; Algebra & Everything Else
TV host, Dr. Leigh-Davis, has a series of books and videos coming out, entitled “Dr. Leigh-Davis explains…,” which will explain everything from contract law and algebra, to how to edit video. - July 14, 2011 - Dr. Leigh-Davis
Uneak Press, Inc. Releases Hard Hitting Sci-Fi Thriller, “Wednesday’s Child” by J.A. Carlton
Uneak Press, Inc., releases sci-fi thriller “Wednesday’s Child” by J.A. Carlton. The first book in her “Freedom Fighter” series details the bleak aftermath of a socio-politically motivated eugenics nightmare seemingly ripped from today’s headlines. - July 14, 2011 - Uneak Press, Inc.
The Writers Network of South Florida Presents Poetry Noir with Anastasia Clark
The Writers Network presents Broward County Poet-in-Residence Anastasia Clark in a program/workshop on Poetry Noir. - July 14, 2011 - The Writers Network of South Florida
2010 Colorado Book Award Winners Announced and Honored in Aspen
A day of celebration of outstanding Colorado writers, editors, illustrators and photographers was held at the Aspen Summer Words Literary Festival where Colorado Book Awards were presented to exemplary works in multiple publishing genres. - July 14, 2011 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
BookBuzz.net Announces New Client Alan Goodfried and His New Book Haloman: A Memoir of Survival Against All Medical Odds
BookBuzz.net is pleased to announce the promotion of Haloman: A Memoir of Survival Against All Medical Odds a new book by client Alan Goodfried. Goodfried's memoir shares his story of traumatic injury and survival. - July 13, 2011 - BookBuzz
New Young Adult Fiction Book "Light Fixtures" Released
The latest book from author Deborah DeMoss Smith is a coming-of-age story about a young teenage girl growing up with bi-polar disorder in rural Louisiana. - July 13, 2011 - Light Fixtures the Book
Author Mark Jones Wins Second Place at Southern Christian Writers Conference
Author Mark Jones won Second Place for Fiction Writing at the Southern Christian Writers Conference. The Award-Winning story, "The Dance," comes from the book, "A Story Worth Telling… BEST SHORT STORIES" - a collection of delightful short stories. This e-book is now available on Kindle and Nook. - July 13, 2011 - Mark Jones Music
Dan Fletcher Releases His Debut Novel THE STASH
Exciting new thriller author Dan Fletcher only started writing this year, but is already on his third fast paced thriller called SWAHILI SUNSET. His first novel, THE STASH was released a couple of weeks ago. The opening chapters have been highly acclaimed in reviews by other writers on the British Arts Council backed website You Write On. - July 12, 2011 - Dan Fletcher Books
Kindling - a Collection of Short Stories
A collection of twelve tales by award winning short story author Stephen Livingston. Written in a wide range of styles (first, second and third person narration) and covering a variety of themes from science and politics to murder and... - July 12, 2011 - Stephen Livingston
Colum Fitzroy’s Piracy Thriller "South China Sea" is Now Available on Kindle as e-Book
DataTrends Books, a division of DataTrends Publications, Inc., announces the publication of the Amazon.com Kindle e-Book version of “South China Sea: A Novel of Modern Piracy,” by Colum Fitzroy. Action-packed thriller is a riveting tale of piracy, murder, revenge, greed and treachery on the high seas. - July 11, 2011 - DataTrends Publications, Inc.
As Ten-Year Anniversary Approaches, Controversial 9/11 Flipbook Continues to Garner Both Criticism and Praise
Artist Scott Blake aims to perpetuate a continuing dialogue about the 9/11 experience with one controversial project. - July 11, 2011 - Barcode Art
10th Anniversary 9/11 Action-Adventure Book for Kids
"When the Lights Go Out" helps to inform kids who are not old enough to remember what happened on 9/11, and why it's important to all of us, so we never forget. - July 11, 2011 - Max Books
BookBuzz.net Announces New Client, Henry Smith, and His Debut Novel, Uncle Joe, Which Discusses Child Abuse
BookBuzz.net is pleased to announce the promotion of Henry Smith's novel, Uncle Joe, which discusses the social and moral implications of child abuse. - July 11, 2011 - BookBuzz
The Brownstone Poets presents Tina Chan, Gregory Vincent St. Thomasino, and Jacob Victorine at Park Plaza Restaurant on Saturday, August 6 at 2:30 p.m.
The Brownstone Poets presents three dynamic poets, Tina Chan, Gregory Vincent St. Thomasino, and Jacob Victorine, on Saturday, August 6 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. - July 11, 2011 - The Brownstone Poets
Raw Dog Screaming Press Releases 9/11 Novel Narrated by the South Tower
In Paul A. Toth's Airplane Novel, the South Tower serves as narrator and ultimate witness of its own demise. - July 10, 2011 - Raw Dog Screaming Press
More eAuthor Independence. The ePublishing Consortium Has Been Established.
The ePublishing Consortium is the collaborative group of eAuthors and ePublishers taking control of functions previously controlled predominately by legacy publishing companies. The Consortium has compiled many functions and make it available for each author. The ePublishing Consortium allows the individual authors to improve their book quality, market it successfully and drive additional traffic to their own Amazon book pages. - July 10, 2011 - ePublishing Consortium
Author Sharon Hays Introduces a Terrifying Murder Mystery Sequel in the "Mysteerie Manor Series"
"Mysteerie Manor II," an eerie murder mystery by Sharon Hays, continues the chronicles of a diabolical mansion’s connection to paranormal and criminal activity. - July 09, 2011 - Roja Records
Michael Earle – Architect of Life Starts a Single Step to “A Mountain to Climb”
A Mountain to Climb is an inspirational and motivational story of life memoir set in the 1960s and 1970s in England, and features a hazardous adventure on Timor while on a mission to carry out geological research for Earle’s PhD thesis. Michael Earle – Architect of Life Starts a Single... - July 09, 2011 - Michael Earle
Sound Light Ascension Expo in Louisville, KY, USA, September 24 & 25, 2011 Jonathan Goldman, Keynote Speaker
The Sound Light Expo in Louisville, KY will draw people from around the world to gather September 24 & 25, 2011. They will serve and celebrate the spirit of all in the Light Community and on the planet. Jonathan Goldman, sound pioneer, Grammy finalist and author is the keynote presenter. The event takes place at the Ramada Conference Center, 9700 Bluegrass Parkway, Louisville, KY. - July 08, 2011 - Sacred Journeys
Indie Authors Splashing Down with the Mermaids of Mercon
August 12th and 13th The Mermaids of Maui will be hosting the first Annual Mermaid Convention and Awards Ceremony at the Mirage Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. Among the usual fare of retailers to be found at this event and the not so usual finned guest attending and performing, you’ll... - July 08, 2011 - K.L.Parry-Author
Bibliotastic.com Launches New Competition for Ebook Reviews
Bibliotastic.com is running a competition for reviews of its free ebooks. First prize of an Amazon Kindle 3G will go to the most insightful comment/review. - July 08, 2011 - bibliotastic
Doppelgangers, Dangers and a Damsel: Parallel Lives Published by Outskirts Press
Outskirts Press announces the latest highly anticipated action and adventure fiction book from St. Petersburg, FL, author Martin Gwent Lewis. - July 08, 2011 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Chicago’s Drug Wars: Big Business and Body Bags Published by Outskirts Press
Author Lincoln Peters reveals the internecine wars of Chicago’s lucrative drug business and tells the fascinating, but ultimately tragic tale of Johnny Howell, a poor uneducated man just hoping, like many in his neighborhood, to make some easy money. - July 08, 2011 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Author: Dr. Harriet Forman Launches Website
Author of book on nursing and significant issues with modern medical care in US hospitals launches website to promote book and newest literary venture. - July 07, 2011 - harrietsbookshelf.com
Alchemy Productions Provides Exciting Review for Nettfit Publishing About Their New Parkinson’s Disease Book "Looking Down the Barrel"
Alison Litton of Alchemy Productions provides exciting review of a new Parkinson’s disease book "Looking Down the Barrel" by author Richard Secklin. This memoir is an extraordinary journey of a man who, after being diagnosed with Parkinson’s, feels his world and his identity has been destroyed. Tempted to end his life, he turns his back on himself and God and then through a series of events sees the gift of his personal journey through new eyes of Compassion. - July 06, 2011 - Nettfit Publishing
Exciting New Novelist Emerges in the Crime Thiller Genre - D K Thomas - eBook Out Now
D K Thomas has published a crime fiction novel set in the fictional British City of Ellroy. Catch his work while it is fresh and undiscovered at a bargain price now on Amazon. - July 06, 2011 - D K Thomas
Celebrate MLB All-Star Week with "The Home Run Alphabet," the Largest Collection of Home Run Terms Ever Assembled
New "Ducks on the Pond" baseball book by award-winning author R. Scott Murphy contains nearly 1,000 ways to portray these powerful plays. "The Home Run Alphabet" is the centerpiece of the book. It is proving popular with media and baseball fans. - July 05, 2011 - Ducks on the Pond
Dedicated to a Lady, Dr. Claus Publishing Presents the New Release of, To Thee I Sing, the Rose Poems, a Book of Roses and Love
Dedicated to a Lady, Dr. Claus Publishing presents the new release of, To Thee I Sing (paperback, 978-1-61497-000-2), a 32 page cornucopia of beautiful roses enrobed in velvety soft layers of pure love written by Dr. Claus. - July 05, 2011 - Dr. Claus Publishing
Lesbian Activist Debuts First New Book in Decades
Groundbreaking feminist writer Chocolate Waters will publish her first book in over three decades with Poets Wear Prada, it was announced today by Roxanne Hoffman, Publisher and Senior Editor. Written for anyone who has loved and lost, queer, straight, male or female, "The Woman Who Wouldn't Shake Hands" will be released as a trade paperback this summer. Waters, the "Poet Laureate of Hell's Kitchen," is one of the first openly lesbian poets to publish in the U.S. - July 05, 2011 - Poets Wear Prada
Rowe Publishing Announces the Release of the Curse of Senmut a Journey Into Egypt’s Past — Unravel the Secret of Gold Hidden by Senmut, Queen Hatshepsut’s Lover Long Ago
Sisters from Kansas announce the release of The Curse of Senmut featuring archaeologist, Ardis Cole who uncovers an ancient mystery in Egypt where she finds herself drawn into a modern action tale of hatred, murder, and revenge. - July 05, 2011 - Rowe Publishing
Deep Brain Productions Releases Three New Book Titles
Deep Brain Production announces the availability of three new book titles on Amazon and other online booksellers. - July 04, 2011 - Deep Brain Productions
High School Can be a Very Frightening Place for Teachers as Well as Students
A high school in Northern California is the setting for Bloom’s Desk, the debut novel by Jeffrey Littorno who happens to be a high school teacher himself. - July 04, 2011 - Win/Win