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On Monday June, 3rd, 2013, at 3 P.m. EST, Spotliteradio.com is Appreciative in Having the Pleasure of Interviewing Karen Elise Wormack Published Author
As a Creative Artist, Author, Poet, Lyricist, Public Speaker and President of House of the Guilded Scribe, LLC, Karen Elise Wormack is open to discussing her credentials and educational background. Again, please tune in to http://www.spotliteradio.com on Monday, June 3, 2013 at 3 p.m. EST to listen to Karen share her personal life and the lives of Prissy and Missy, her multi-cultural storybook characters she uses to encourage children of all ages to read. - June 02, 2013 - House of the Guilded Scribe, LLC
Los Angeles Author Releases Fiction Novel, Eyes From Heaven
Los Angeles author, Mary Hull is pleased to announce her fiction novel, Eyes From Heaven. - June 02, 2013 - Mary Hull
Damnation Books Releases New Dark Fiction Titles
Damnation Books and Eternal Press are based in Santa Rosa, California and owned by William Gilchrist and Kim Richards Gilchrist. Both companies continue providing quality, affordable to most commonly used e-readers. On 1 June 2013, Damnation Books will celebrate the Second batch of releases of... - June 01, 2013 - Caliburn Press LLC
Developmental Editor Gives Unusual Piece of Advice to Authors
Developmental Editor Susan Mary Malone Counsels Writers on Completing Manuscripts - June 01, 2013 - Malone Editorial Services
Book Publicity Services Announces New Client Fourat Janabi
Book Publicity Services, a full service public relations agency, announced the signing of its newest client, Fourat Janabi. Book Publicity Services will manage the public relations campaign for Fourat’s newest book S3: Science, Statistics and Skepticism. S3: Science, Statistics and... - June 01, 2013 - Book Publicity Services
Canadian Author Promotes His Suspenseful Thriller Mania
Canadian author, Wentworth M. Johnson is pleased to announce the promotion of his suspenseful thriller, Mania. - June 01, 2013 - Wentworth M. Johnson
Got a Question About College? Ask the Naked Roommate!
New York Times Bestselling Guide is the Ultimate College Campus Companion. - June 01, 2013 - Sourcebooks
Author Releases Play Set in Australia, The Cranial Equity Loan
Author Charlie Canning releases new comedy set in Australia. - June 01, 2013 - Charlie Canning
Who Wants to Love Love? Apparently, We All Do. New Indie Author Shows Us That It's Possible to Overcome Tragedy and Find Love When You Least Expect It.
Love Love - A New Adult Contemporary Romance Novel: A story about letting go, trusting your heart, and rediscovering love. - May 31, 2013 - Beth Michele Author
Groundbreaking New Memoir Released – About a Dynamic and Successful 30-Year Gay Marriage – Way Ahead of Its Time, Yet Very Timely
Follow two men on their journey together, from 1977 to 2007, overcoming all the usual emotional baggage that everyone brings into a marriage and also the handicaps of ignorance, fear and prejudice which our country is only now beginning to address and get over. A memoir about becoming and remaining conscious, as well as joyful, honestly conflictful and growing. - May 31, 2013 - Dragon & Lion Press
Fearless Puppy's Great Crazy Wisdom Books Sponsor Charities with All Sales Profits
All author profits sponsor wisdom professionals and their efforts; “Once you accept the universe as being something expanding into an infinite nothing which is something, wearing stripes with plaid is easy.” -Albert Einstein - May 31, 2013 - Fearless Puppy Publishing
Available Now: Second Edition of the Book Titled "The Age of Homo Sapiens Sapiens: Heaven or Hell"
To commemorate the upcoming second anniversary of its book titled "The Age of Homo Sapiens Sapiens: Heaven or Hell," Bruessard Productions proudly releases a second edition. An all-new Introduction and Conclusions have been added. The second edition is available at the FastPencil... - May 31, 2013 - Bruessard Productions
Oxford Dictionaries Online Reveals Most-Viewed Words in First Quarter of 2013
Oxford Dictionaries Online has revealed the most viewed words on the free online dictionary site in the first quarter of 2013. The free online dictionary site allows dictionary users to search for English word definitions and access dictionary entries for free. - May 31, 2013 - Oxford Dictionaries
Soul-Mates Need Not Fear Death: Continuing a Relationship Across the Great Divide
Author and independent filmmaker Stephen Sakellarios is releasing two new books which describe how he verified a past life in the 19th century, and then re-united with his soul mate, his first wife in that lifetime, despite her not having reincarnated since dying in 1841. - May 30, 2013 - Stephen Sakellarios
Parrish Family Dentistry Supports Youth Literacy
Parrish Family Dentistry is taking a step toward improving literacy in Nashville by contributing to the Toys for Tots program by the marines. - May 30, 2013 - Parrish Family Dentistry
Exalt Presents The Sanctuary, by Paulette Harper-Johnson
Can the battered, bruised, and broken seeds of love ever blossom again? - May 30, 2013 - Pulse
Marilyn Monroe: 87th Birthday, June 1st
In the Caribbean novel "By the sea, back then," Hollywood-star Marilyn Monroe is still alive. The story is about fish and females and Marilyn takes over the voice of women. The place of action is British Honduras, which today is Belize, in the year 1952. On the small island Caye Caulker... - May 29, 2013 - Rothenstein
Steve Wingfield's New Book "Winning the Race Everyday" Offers 365 Days of Inspirational Reading and is Set for Release on June 12,2013
Steve Wingfield New Book "Winning the Race Everyday", a 365-day devotional is based on Steve's popular “Keep Your Drive” Alive Series. Endorsed by nationally published authors and friends in the motorsports community, "Winning the Race Everyday" features a race-themed “flag” system to guide readers through its pages. - May 29, 2013 - Victory Weekend
Global Anger Author Attends BookExpo America in NYC
Debut novelist joins industry pros and other newcomers at nation’s largest book exposition. - May 29, 2013 - KP Rolled Cigars & Books
New Mexico Poet Mary McCray Named Finalist in National Indie Excellence Awards
Last week, Santa Fe poet Mary McCray was named one of the four finalists in the poetry category of the 2013 National Indie Excellence Awards (NIEA) with her 2012 book of poems, Why Photographers Commit Suicide published by Trementina Books. - May 29, 2013 - Trementina Books
Kayelle Press Announces "Tomorrow" Table of Contents
Kayelle Press announces the Table of Contents for the upcoming release of Tomorrow, an anthology of apocalyptic short stories. - May 27, 2013 - Kayelle Press
ACK Media Launches Bright Start Books; ACK Media Timeline
ACK Media, the company that owns the mythological content business Amar Chitra Katha, along with other children focused ventures has launched a new series of activity books called Bright Start books for the age group of 2-6 years of age. The company said that these books will offer various types... - May 26, 2013 - Amar Chitra Katha
Novel "A Sahib's Daughter" by Nina Harkness Launched in Paperback on Amazon
Love crosses racial boundaries in this saga set in tea plantation society in post independence India. "A Sahib's Daughter" reveals the conflicts that arise as a result of the merging of two cultures. - May 26, 2013 - Nina Harkness
Editor Sees Publication of New Client Book This Month
New Novel "Missing" by Kevin Don Porter Available for Sale in Stores Now - May 26, 2013 - Malone Editorial Services
“Reviews of Popular Fiction” Released to Bookstores
Reviews of Popular Fiction: Volume V, Issue 1: Pennsylvania Literary Journal: $10, 6X9″, Spring 2013, ISBN: 978-1-937536-46-6, ISSN: 2151-3066; Library of Congress Catalog Number: PN80.P46, Order on Amazon): This issue includes eight highly critical and mostly negative reviews of popular... - May 25, 2013 - Anaphora Literary Press
New Author, Cheri Blossum, Pens "Secrets & Seduction," a Modern Erotic Romance
No stranger to the real world of eroticism, Cheri Blossum's new novel, "Secrets & Seduction" strikes quite a few resounding chords around the internet. - May 25, 2013 - Written in Stone
Now in Print & eBook: “Eine Kleine Murder” by Tennessee Author Kaye George
Non-profit publisher Barking Rain Press announced the paperback and eBook release of the murder mystery novel "Eine Klein Murder" from Knoxville, Tennessee author Kaye George. "Eine Kleine Murder" will be the first novel in Kaye’s new "Cressa Carraway Musical Mysteries" series. - May 25, 2013 - Barking Rain Press
Vietnam Veteran Producing Multimedia Documentary About Vietnam War and the Aftermath
Viet Nam: An Inner-View Helps Break Silence and Raise Awareness; Contains Never-before seen video and photos from the conflict in Vietnam. - May 24, 2013 - Viet Nam: An Inner-View
Angelic Wars Comic Book Will Revolutionize Comic Books and Our View of the War in Heaven
Introducing a new brand of comic book - May 24, 2013 - Angelic Wars
Give Me Strength to Endure Anxiety of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
70% of adults in the U.S. have experienced some type of traumatic event at least once in their lives. That’s 223.4 million people that are suffering. - May 24, 2013 - Gabriels Compassion
Barking Rain Press Acquires YA Novel "Sound of Silence" from Rochester, New York Author Phillip Tomasso
Barking Rain Press, a non-profit fiction publisher, announced the acquisition of the worldwide print and electronic publishing rights for the YA novel “Sound of Silence” by Rochester, New York, author Phillip Tomasso. Mr. Tomasso has written hundreds of short stories and articles, as... - May 24, 2013 - Barking Rain Press
Husband and Wife Comic Book Creators Talk "Shadowbinders"; a Steampunk Young Adult Graphic Novel Series
Pennsylvania-based comic book creators Kambrea and Thomas Pratt are the creative duo behind Clownfish Studios, LLC’s popular YA steampunk fantasy webcomic "Shadowbinders" and the upcoming prequel -- a middle grade graphic novel titled "Crimson Rhen of the True North." - May 24, 2013 - Clownfish Studios LLC
Enslow Publishers Announces New Trade Imprint at Book Expo America
Speeding Star, a new list of trade books for boys, will launch in fall 2013 as an imprint of Enslow Publishers, a long-time publisher of books for the school and library market. - May 23, 2013 - Enslow Publishers, Inc.
Bestselling Author Named Finalist in 2013 International Book Awards
Bestselling, award winning book honored by 2013 International Book Awards - May 23, 2013 - National Institute of Whole Health
Just Released-“Write and Publish Your Ebook, 10 Steps to Success"
Author, Frederick Fichman has just announced the release of his new book, “Write and Publish Your Ebook, 10 Steps to Success.” Mr. Fichman’s eBook is now available for purchase from Amazon Kindle, BarnesandNoble Nook, & KOBO Books. This new book is a “How To” guide... - May 23, 2013 - Frederick Fichman
Brownstone Poets Presents Andrew Kaufman and Katrinka Moore on Tuesday, June 18 at 7 p.m. at Café Dada
Brownstone Poets presents Andrew Kaufman and Katrinka Moore on Tuesday, June 18 at 7 p.m. at Café Dada. Enjoy the Old World ambiance in Park Slope that’s near several subways. Feast on French-Hungarian cuisine and delectable pastries. Relax with some wine or beer, a cup of coffee or... - May 23, 2013 - The Brownstone Poets
New Mandarin Chinese Learning Series Release in September for Children
Introduction of Everyday Dialogs and Connection to My First Words Series. Bilingual Me Publishing House is a fledgling company with a unique idea and a growing audience. This publisher’s innovative talking-pen book design allows users to listen to bilingual audio of its books by touching an electronic pen to the pages. With a North American audience in mind, these Chinese-language learning materials have been produced for school-aged learners whose parents speak no Mandarin. - May 22, 2013 - Bilingual Me Publishing House, Inc.
Creative Partners Publishing Offers News Release Writing for Authors and Their New Works
Writer Randy Jernigan will craft a news release or feature that will tempt reporters and content writers to report about your new writing project and you as an author! - May 22, 2013 - Creative Partners Publishing
New Explicit Book Causes Controversy; "Those Necessary Thorns" Sheds New Light on Taboo Subject Matters
In the first of her debut novel series, “Those Necessary Thorns” subtitled, Desiree Elizabeth Taylor, published by C & M Concepts, writer Sabrina Childress revives the taboo subject matters that have been swept under the rug or considered “normal” in today’s social... - May 22, 2013 - C & M Concepts, Ltd
New Book on Kabbalah from Rabbi Yitzchak Ginsburgh Explores Modern Physics Through the Lens of the Torah
In the new book “Lectures on Torah and Modern Physics (The Lectures in Kabbalah Series),” from world-renowned Kabbalist and author of more than 100 books, Rabbi Yitzchak Ginsburgh, we have an answer to our quandary. Perhaps a collection of thoughts merits being called a book, when they inspire a line of books after it? - May 22, 2013 - Community of Readers
Coverlist's Book Discovery Website Selected as Publishing Hackathon Finalist
First-ever publishing hackathon in New York awarded a digital book list called Coverlist a finalist and the book discovery website will be presented at Book Expo. - May 21, 2013 - Coverlist
Brandi Wins National Book Prize
Margaret Powers Milardo was awarded the annual Grassic Short Fiction prize for her first novel, Brandi. - May 21, 2013 - Margaret Powers Milardo
BookPublicityServices.com Announces New Client Kate Kelly
BookPublicityServices.com, a full service public relations agency, announced the signing of its newest client, Kate Kelly. - May 21, 2013 - Book Publicity Services
Now in Print & eBook: “The Last Stand of Daronwy” by California Author Clint Talbert
Barking Rain Press announced the paperback and eBook release of the YA Fantasy novel "The Last Stand of Daronwy" from first-time Pacifica, California, author Clint Talbert. - May 21, 2013 - Barking Rain Press
Recapture the Passion of Historical Romance with Passion's Tapestry
The new time travel erotic romance from Megan Hussey and Melange Books takes readers back to the Renaissance. - May 21, 2013 - Megan Hussey
Author's New Book Encourages Troubled Children in a Spiritual Way
Author Leona Lawrence dedicates her new book "Be Happy, God Made Us Different," in hopes to encourage and inspire children. - May 19, 2013 - Author Leona Lawrence
Bondfire Books Partners with Vook for Large-Scale Ebook Production
Vook will power publisher Bondfire Books’ digital publishing initiative. - May 19, 2013 - Vook
The Bear Volume 2’s Kickstarter is in Full Swing
After successfully self-publishing their first book, Ryan Sohmer and Becky Dreistadt are thrilled to launch their second volume in this illustrated and humorous series of parenting books. - May 18, 2013 - Blind Ferret
Florida Author Releases Contemporary Romance Novel, Rescuing Lacey
Florida author, Rebecca Heflin announce the release of her contemporary romance novel, Rescuing Lacey. When tough battle-scarred photojournalist-turned-wildlife-photographer Lacey Sommers travels to Costa Rica in a last-ditch effort to save her job, she meets beach-bum-gorgeous Luke Hancock, an... - May 18, 2013 - Rebecca Heflin
Torna & Prado Fine Art Collection in Conjunction with the National Museum of Fine Arts Havana Cuba
Art critics and experts have defined the book "Mario Carreño: Selected Works / Obras Selectas 1936-1957, as a volume that from now will be an indispensable source of information, consultation and study of an indispensable figure of Cuban and Latin American art of the past century." - May 18, 2013 - Torna & Prado Fine Art