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ABC's of Marketing Help Authors Reach Readers
Self Publishing Press offers writers tips and hints on getting their books into the hands of readers. - June 17, 2011 - Self Publishing Press
Telepathy: A Quantum Approach by Bestselling Author Dr. Theresa M. Kelly - New Book Release
Telepathy: A Quantum Approach is a Textbook of the University of Alternative Studies, of which Dr. Theresa M. Kelly is the Professor of Psychical Studies. - June 16, 2011 - Dr. Theresa M. Kelly
"Twisted and Turned" Author T. Lyn Fletcher Launches New Website
The site is designed to inform and intrigue future readers and fans. - June 16, 2011 - T. Lyn Fletcher
Authors Self-Publishing with Outskirts Press Can Now Get a Book Review -- Guaranteed -- with Blue Ink Reviews
With Guaranteed Book Reviews from Blue Ink Review marketing option, Outskirts Press has gone a long way toward eliminating the hassle self-published authors go through to get their books reviewed by a competent, reputable and objective book reviewer. - June 16, 2011 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Historical Fiction Author, Mary Ann Bernal Book Launch of The Briton and the Dane (The Special Edition)
The special edition of The Briton and the Dane features new material in the first installment of the historical fiction series set in Ninth Century Britannia. - June 15, 2011 - Mary Ann Bernal, author
Critically Acclaimed Autobiography of Professional Wrestling Manager "Playboy" Gary Hart Re-Released
Known as "the Holy Grail" of wrestling books after the first two printings resulted in instant sellouts. - June 15, 2011 - "Playboy" Gary Hart
What You Can Learn from Ronald Reagan - by Editors of New Word City
New Word City Llc announces the publication of What You Can Learn From Ronald Reagan, a new eBook by the Editors of New Word City. Ronald Reagan was a product of America’s heartland. He moved to Hollywood, became a minor film star, and got involved in politics - at first on the left. But in... - June 15, 2011 - New Word City
Book Signing to Benefit Esperanza Shelter for Battered Families
Author Teresa Bevin launches her new book, "Papaya Suite" with a book signing and reception in Santa Fe, NM to benefit Esperanza Shelter for Battered Families. "Papaya Suite" is the light-hearted account of a young woman growing up during the early years of the Cuban revolution who is sent to Spain where she explores life with gusto and to expand her romantic adventures and options when she moves to the United States. - June 14, 2011 - Teresa Bevin, Author and Educator
Uneak Press, Inc's Thriller Writer J.A. Carlton to Woo Fantasy Fans with New Brotherly Young Adult Action Fare "Nick, of Time"
Austin publisher, Uneak Press, Inc. is hoping to woo fans of fantasy action/adventure stories with a new release by thriller writer J.A. Carlton. Carlton’s “Nick, of Time; Heroes of the Line Book 1,” set to hit stores in early August, is the author’s first young adult oriented series. - June 14, 2011 - Uneak Press, Inc.
.NET Gurus Can Cook! Released
GrapeCity PowerTools Publishes the Premier Edition of the Microsoft .NET Community’s First Cookbook - June 14, 2011 - GrapeCity, inc.
GoodNews Christian Bookstore Announces Buy Safe Guarantee
he GoodNewsChristian Bookstore has announced that it is participating in the buySAFE merchants guarantee. As a member, this store will abide by the members guarantee, which states: buySAFE trusts this Merchant and will guarantee your purchase up to $500. buySAFE's mission is to ensure every online... - June 13, 2011 - GoodNewsBooks.biz
Author Janet Messner Tallon Releases Inside the Coatesville Lynching, a New Look at This Century Old Murder and Lynching in Coatesville, PA
This book is a fresh look at this crime that took place in 1911 in Coatesville, PA. A remarkable story written in a chronological sequence of events as they unfolded. Examinations of Grand Jury Testimony along with actual hearings reveal contributing factors that played a major part in the tragedy. A new paradigm begins when the motivation for the murder of the officer is found to be an attempt of avoid apprehension for a previous murder Walker had committed. - June 12, 2011 - Janet Messner Tallon
From The World is Our Oyster Publishing: Author Valerie Biamonte Releases Latest Novel Titled Silent Russian
Valerie Biamonte Releases New Novel: Silent Russian Though a fictional story, see a side of the 1968 Democratic National Convention riots never told before... through the eyes of a patrolman, defending his city. - June 12, 2011 - The World is Our Oyster Publishing and Screenwriting, Inc.
Your Time Publishing’s Poet Patricia Dixon to Sign Copies of “Praise is What I Do!”
After the Southwest Texas Popular Culture and American Culture Event, the Austin International Poetry Festival, and readings and signing all over south Texas, Patricia Dixon will meet and greet her many fans. - June 11, 2011 - Your Time Publishing, LLC
Your Time Publishing, Llc and Ellen Allen Announces the Release of Her Debut Novel if You Change the Words You Change the Meaning
The long awaited fiction novel of addiction and co-dependency has arrived and multi-talented author Ellen Allen is living in the moment. - June 11, 2011 - Your Time Publishing, LLC
Your Time Publishing’s Author Kima Richard to Read her Début Children’s Book “Possibilities” at the MLK Branch Library
A few days ahead of the official release date Kima Richard will introduce her characters History and Heritage Hanks to the students and guests at the Martin Luther King Jr. Branch Library in New Orleans, Louisiana. - June 11, 2011 - Your Time Publishing, LLC
Waterlogg Productions Announces the Re-Release of Bob Hope Audio Memoir
The Laugh Makers: A Behind-the-Scenes Tribute to Bob Hope's Incredible Gag Writers Available at Audible, Amazon, ITunes and Most Online Stores - June 11, 2011 - Waterlogg Productions
The Lost Buddha - by Joshua Hammer
New Word City Llc announces the publication of The Lost Buddha, a new eBook by award-winning author and veteran journalist Joshua Hammer. Come with Hammer as he travels to the ancient Afghan city of Bamiyan, where the Taliban destroyed two giant standing Buddhas. There he finds archaeologist... - June 11, 2011 - New Word City
Seeing What Galileo Saw - by David Zax
New Word City LLC announces the publication of Seeing What Galileo Saw, a new eBook by journalist and Smithsonian contributor David Zax. Four hundred years ago, the Italian scientist Galileo Galilei looked into space and changed our view of the universe. Here’s award-winning journalist David... - June 10, 2011 - New Word City
Murder Mystery Author Charles G. Irion Prepares to Climb One of the World’s Seven Summits - Mount Kilimanjaro
When publisher, author and philanthropist, Charles G. Irion visits Africa this summer he will be doing research for the final novel in the Summit Murder Mystery Series and volunteering in Tanzania with the K2 Adventures Foundation. - June 09, 2011 - Irion Books LLC
New Novel of the Quabbin Reservoir by Jacqueline T. Lynch
"Beside the Still Waters" is a story on the creation of the Quabbin Reservior in Massachusetts, penned by a local writer and recently self published as an ebook, available online from Amazon.com, Barnes & Noble.com and Smashwords. - June 09, 2011 - Jacqueline T Lynch
Vietnam Veteran and Author Announces Book Signing at Welcome Home 2011
Author, John Podlaski, will be selling and signing his book, Cherries - A Vietnam War Novel at Welcome Home 2011 in Chicago June 17-19 at the Palmer House Hilton Hotel. Vietnam vets and anyone who has been a young soldier in any war will relate to this unique story. It is also an opportunity for civilians to understand why many soldiers were "different" upon their return. - June 08, 2011 - John Podlaski
Outskirts Press Now Offers Self-Publishing Authors a Guaranteed Book Review with Kirkus
Outskirts Press offers self-publishing authors another bright solution to their marketing challenges with its new option to have their book reviewed professionally by well-known and well-respected Kirkus Indie. - June 08, 2011 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Eternal Press Released New eTitles on 7 June 2011
Eternal Press, a division of Damnation Books, LLC, has won awards and nominations including a Best Eye Catching Cover Art Award, nominations and finalists in the EPPIE and Pearl Awards, and published many award-winning authors and artists. Eternal Press is on a mission to provide affordable,... - June 07, 2011 - Caliburn Press LLC
JN Prioleau, Author of the Books "Clyde" and "Clyde and His Messy Room," Releases Her Third Children's Book, "Clyde, the Wonderful Reader"
Children's book author, JN Prioleau will be publishing her third children's book summer of 2011 titled, "Clyde, the Wonderful Reader." Originally from Charleston, SC, JN Prioleau always had a passion for writing since the age of 11. She has written several poems and had the opportunity... - June 07, 2011 - JN Prioleau
A New Novel by Author Tammy Gagnon, No Longer Silent - A True Story in Which Against All Odds Tammy Overcomes Many Traumatic Challenges
No Longer Silent is about the perversity of human will, when life has gone awry. It speaks of the trauma of violence and of despair. But it also speaks of hope, which can light up the darkest of times. - June 06, 2011 - No Longer Silent
Crime Authors with a Deadly Focus
R C Bridgestock announce the release of their latest thriller - Deadly Focus - June 06, 2011 - Caffeine Nights Publishing
GoodNewsBooks.biz Competes on Internet Shopping Sites
GoodNewsBooks.biz has joined with other internet shopping sites on both TheFind.com and Bing Shopping networks. - June 06, 2011 - GoodNewsBooks.biz
Award-winning Author VS Grenier joins the Stories for Children Publishing June ‘11 World of Ink Virtual Tour
Stories for Children Publishing will be touring award-winning author VS Grenier and her book, “Babysitting SugarPaw” a picture book about friendship and telling the truth all month long in June 2011. VS Grenier is an award-winning children’s author, founder & owner of Stories... - June 06, 2011 - Stories for Children Magazine
Logan Christian Publishing Announces the Release of Plugging Into Real Worship to Educate Readers About Life Transformation Through Worship
"Many Christians today have grown dissatisfied with organized religion to the point of not attending church. Others feel lost, seeing their church as cold and impersonal." (www.kh.org, eNews, April 26, 2011) "Ironically, Christians desire a more intimate fellowship with God. - June 05, 2011 - Logan Christian Publishing Company
Free Poetry Workshop with Alice Osborn at the Book Revue in Huntington, New York
Alice Osborn and Book Revue, Long Island’s largest independent bookstore, invite the public to a free poetry workshop with Alice Osborn, author of Unfinished Projects, published by Main Street Rag Publishing Company, on Sunday, June 26th at Book Revue (313 New York Ave, Huntington, NY 11743)... - June 05, 2011 - Alice Osborn, Write from the Inside Out
Just Released: Kiss and Spells is New Romantic Fiction by Karen Moehr
Kiss and Spells, is a contemporary romance released by Moehr and Associates and available on Kindle at www.amazon.com. - June 05, 2011 - Moehr and Associates
Local Author Announces Release of Third Book: Lift Up Your Voice
Erica Ames-Razey, local author and life long resident of McDonald County, is announcing the release of her latest book, Lift Up Your Voice. The book focuses on Ms. Ames-Razey’s life in McDonald and Delaware Counties and brings to light the issues that arise from teen pregnancy. Lift Up Your... - June 05, 2011 - Erica Ames-Razey
The Penis Thieves, a New eBook by Award Winning Journalist Frank Bures
New Word City LLC announces the publication of The Penis Thieves, a new eBook by award winning journalist Frank Bures. When Bures heard that penises were being stolen through witchcraft in Africa, and people were being killed as a result, he flew to West Africa to get to the bottom of the mystery. - June 04, 2011 - New Word City
Author D. Doyle Reynolds Destroys Coastal Town
One-time resident uses book to destroy town by supernatural means. - June 03, 2011 - D Doyle Reynolds
Detroit Firearms Instructor Publishes Free E-Book on the Michigan Concealed Pistol License
Detroit Firearms Instructor authors new E-book for prospective applicants of the Michigan Concealed Pistol License (CPL). - June 03, 2011 - Rick's Firearm Academy of Detroit
The New Face of Mount Rushmore, a New eBook by Award Winning Travel Writer Tony Perrottet
New Word City LLC announces the publication of The New Face of Mount Rushmore, a new eBook by award winning travel writer Tony Perrottet. The custodians of Mount Rushmore, one of America’s most famous monuments, are trying to come to terms with its controversial past, writes Perrottet. For... - June 03, 2011 - New Word City
Emerald Coast, a New Mystery eBook by Award-Winning Writer R.A. Allen. This Noir Tale is Set on Florida’s Emerald Coast.
New Word City LLC announces the publication of The Emerald Coast, a new mystery eBook by award-winning writer R.A. Allen. This noir tale is set on Florida’s Emerald Coast. Two ex-convicts, lifelong criminals, flee from a roadhouse brawl in a stolen auto. But the worst is yet to come. About... - June 03, 2011 - New Word City
Caffeine Nights Launch "Under a $, Under a £" eBook Range
Rising to the debate over eBook over-pricing, crime and contemporary fiction publisher, Caffeine Nights Publishing has launched a new budget range of eBooks under a dollar and under a pound. - June 02, 2011 - Caffeine Nights Publishing
Pump Up Your Book! Announces June ‘11 Authors on Virtual Book Tours
Announcement of Pump Up Your Book! Virtual Book Tours’ list of authors for June 2011. - June 02, 2011 - Pump Up Your Book Promotion PR
Write@You! Now Offers Direct Links to the 100 Best Online eBook Bargains
Write@You!, a blog about fiction, indie publishing, politics and the "writing life," has created an online tool that provides links to Free downloads of the "100 Great Books" available through Project Gutenberg. The ebooks are available in all major e-reader formats. - June 02, 2011 - Write@You! Blog
"Heaven Talks To Children" Author Christine Duminiak Speaks to Breast Cancer Group
Christine Duminiak, an author on afterlife contacts will be a speaker at Dr. Beth DuPree's The Healing Consciousness Foundation for the Bucks County Breast Friends Support Group. - June 02, 2011 - Christine Duminiak
As Auschwitz Crumbles, a New eBook by the Berlin-Based Writer Andrew Curry
New Word City LLC announces the publication of As Auschwitz Crumbles, a new eBook by the Berlin-based writer Andrew Curry. Liberated more than 65 years ago, the Nazi concentration camp of Auschwitz is one of Eastern Europe’s most visited sites – and most fragile. Can – or should... - June 02, 2011 - New Word City
Damnation Books Released New eTitles
Damnation Books, LLC is based in Santa Rosa, California. Founded by William Gilchrist and Kim Richards Gilchrist, Damnation Books looks to use available technologies to bring affordable dark fiction to everyone. The following titles were released by Damnation Books on 1 June 2011; All in the... - June 01, 2011 - Caliburn Press LLC
Gorgeous Storybook App for iPad and iPhone, Mr. Wolf and the Ginger Cupcakes, Goes LITE
BlueQuoll, a new children’s book App publisher based in Brisbane, Australia, has launched the LITE version of Mr. Wolf and the Ginger Cupcakes, a charming children’s book App for iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad for children ages 4 and up based on the traditional tale of the Little Red Riding Hood. It’ll be available on the App Store starting June 1, 2011. The LITE version is free to download and introduces the first ten pages of the full digital storybook. - June 01, 2011 - Blue Quoll Digital
Dr. Leigh-Davis Expands Her Cookbook, “Cooking for the King”
Television personality, and well-known legal analyst, Dr. Leigh-Davis, wants to help women enhance their cooking skills. - June 01, 2011 - Dr. Leigh-Davis
Author Margot Finke Joins the Stories for Children Publishing June ‘11 World of Ink Virtual Tour
Stories for Children Publishing will be touring author Margot Finke’s children’s books, “Taconi and Claude – Double Trouble” a historical middle-grade adventure, “Horatio Humble Beats the Big D” a rhyming picture book about dyslexia, and “Ruthie and... - June 01, 2011 - Stories for Children Magazine
What You Can Learn From Nelson Mandela, a new eBook by the Editors of New Word City
New Word City LLC announces the publication of What You Can Learn From Nelson Mandela, a new eBook by the Editors of New Word City. Nelson Mandela won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1993, yet he once advocated the violent overthrow of South Africa’s government and helped create a guerrilla army to... - June 01, 2011 - New Word City
Unique Genre of Poems Use Beauty to Urge a Social Revolution in the Forthcoming the Poetry Book "Fragrant Flute of Fire"
"Fragrant Flute of Fire," a poetry book published by Biplab Chattopadhyay and authored by poetess Saswati Das features a distinctive collection of poems which adds beauty of romance to the social causes it fights for thus attracting people to the underlying message it conveys. - May 31, 2011 - Biplab Chattopadhyay
"Hannibal: The Ultimate Warrior," "The Stickman & the Crow," "Full House Throttle: The Stickman Rides Again," "European Smack Down" Worldwide eBook Release
The Peebco Publishing House is proud to announce its worldwide release of its top selling ebooks. They are "Hannibal: The Ultimate Warrior," "The Stickman & the Crow," Full House Throttle: The Stickman Rides Again," and "European Smack Down: The Stickman's At It... - May 31, 2011 - The Peebco Publishing House