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New Children’s Book Features Charming Millipede and Her Friends; Book by JW Cayse and Kathleen T. Guy, Published by Dog Ear Publishing
Meet Miss Milli, a millipede who enjoys spending time in her garden. Although she likes to play in dirt, Miss Milli also knows it’s important to bath, brush her teeth and comb her hair every day, which makes her feel “like sunshine all over,” the author writes. This cheerful millipede stars in a children’s book that discusses being clean and having manners. It's part of the Garden Adventure Series. - April 27, 2011 - Dog Ear Publishing
New Fiction Release Action-Packed Mystery with Thrills, Suspense; Book by Sue Laing, Released by Dog Ear Publishing
When a newly-retired police detective reluctantly agrees to his beloved sister’s request that he come to her home and help her with a murder investigation, he has no idea how far this strange trip will take him. At first he is irritated by his sister's insistence he delay his fishing vacation to help her dear friend get to the bottom of the mysterious accident that befell her beloved adopted daughter and grandson. But he soon finds himself drawn into the case. - April 27, 2011 - Dog Ear Publishing
New Co-Op Ad Option Available for Self-Publishing Authors to Reach "In-the-Know" Publishers Weekly Crowd
Outskirts Press has just added a co-op advertising option to its marketing arsenal that allows authors to inexpensively target 80,000 booksellers, publishers, librarians, wholesalers, distributors and agents with news of their book through the powerful and influential Publishers Weekly. - April 26, 2011 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
The Art of Lucid Dreaming - Now Available on Amazon Kindle
The definitive guide to lucid dreaming for beginners is now available on Amazon's Kindle ebook reader, featuring expert insights and techniques to control your dreams. - April 26, 2011 - World of Lucid Dreaming
Your Time Publishing, LLC and Author Sherry Milam to Launch, The Red Feather
The Red Feather a children’s book about the New Orleans Mardi Gras Indians to launch May 1, 2011. - April 26, 2011 - Your Time Publishing, LLC
Your Time Publishing, LLC and Kima Richard to Launch Her Debut Novel Possibilities
Meet History and Heritage Hanks, a brother and sister duo from New Orleans, Louisiana. History and Heritage teach readers valuable lessons through their own self discovery and explorations. Join History and Heritage on their first journey, as they explore life's possibilities. - April 26, 2011 - Your Time Publishing, LLC
Book Release: CHILDREN, a Chilling Novelette by Maggie Clark
Vagabondage Press launches Crossroads, its new line of literary fiction shorts and novellas with the haunting novelette, CHILDREN, from Canadian author, Maggie Clark. - April 26, 2011 - Vagabondage Press LLC
Seduction by J. R. LaGreca, on Kindle. A Ploy for Revenge Takes a Surprise Turn in a Psychological Thriller Infused with Romance, Suspense and Undertones of the Occult.
“LaGreca has written an intelligent and thought-provoking novel. She skillfully exposes how revenge, jealousy, love of ambition, and quest for money can change the innocent and inexperienced. A great book and eye-opener for mature men and women because they can be very much alike when it comes to romance and passion. Get ready to be entertained as all of your senses will be awakened. A surprise ending is waiting to shock you! This book is highly recommended.” -- NewsBlaze, Clark Isaacs - April 25, 2011 - Jody R. LaGreca
"The Long Road to Nowhere" Released on Kindle
Author Mark Jones releases his first book on Kindle. The book, "The LONG ROAD to NoWhere," is about the importance for us to examine and Understand God's Gifts as we make everyday decisions. Everyone has gifts; using those gifts is the key. We lose our focus when we get down... in trouble... depressed. We don't have to Understand everything, we just have to Do It. - April 25, 2011 - Mark Jones Music
Author Colby Van Wagoner Releases New Book Earth Mongers
Author Colby Van Wagoner releases his 4th book, entitled, Earth Mongers. The book explores the fall of ancient civilizations, wars from the 19th to 21st century, natural and man-made disasters and the crisis of the negative impact global warming is having on the environment. With a combination of... - April 24, 2011 - Colby Van Wagoner
Controversial, Blunt & Outspoken Yet Meaningful Poetry Collection "Outspoken" by Pakistani Poet Syed Imon Rizvi Has Been Released
Professor K.S. Nagpal of Karachi has said, "It’s a voice that vibrates in the stillness of man’s stagnant spirits…" According to A.K. Bhurgri of Karachi, "'Outspoken'—the collection of poems by Imon Rizvi are truly outspoken—bold in its condemnation of the spectre of violence, war and the cruelty thrust upon by those in power over the innocent." - April 24, 2011 - Syed Imon Rizvi
Death, DNA and Detection: Unauthorized Entry Published by Outskirts Press
Outskirts Press announces the latest highly anticipated mystery and detective fiction book from Milltown, NJ, author Blaise Apoldite. - April 24, 2011 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Southern Humor, Southern Tragedy: Tales of a Southern Palazzo Published by Outskirts Press
Outskirts Press announces the latest highly anticipated family and relationships book from Valdosta, GA, author John Clark McCall, Jr. - April 24, 2011 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Gifted Young Healer Comes of Age in Soujon’s Journey, Published by INDI Best
Marlee Morgan has woven a magic fable of the people of Sky Mountains and of a young girl, Soujon, who sheds layer after layer of adolescent naiveté as she discovers her true gifts and, when tested by evil, realizes the depths of her inner strength. - April 24, 2011 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
First in Gay Artist Series: Miguel's Secret Journal Published by Outskirts Press
Outskirts Press announces the latest highly anticipated gay fiction book from New York, NY, author A.V. Zeppa. - April 24, 2011 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Path to Unity of Consciousness: The Episode of Life Published by Outskirts Press
Outskirts Press announces the latest highly anticipated philosophy and religion book from Marietta, GA, author Amjad Fatemi, Ph.D. - April 24, 2011 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Woman Can’t Control Aura in Destiny's Divine, Published by Outskirts Press
Outskirts Press announces the latest highly anticipated fantasy and fiction book from Menlo Park, CA, author Kristine Morgan. - April 24, 2011 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Barbarians, Secret Agents: The Sunwright Chronicles Published by Outskirts Press
Outskirts Press announces the latest highly anticipated epic fantasy and fiction book from Hollister, CA, author Kevin M. Villegas. - April 24, 2011 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Always Alice Launches the Love Land Tour at the Bodhi Tree Bookstore
Always Alice (www.alwaysalice.com) a leading inspirational media company announced today the kick off of the “Love Land tour” at the Bodhi Tree Bookstore in West Hollywood, CA. Wednesday, April 27th at 7:30 pm to support the upcoming release of Melanie Lutz presents Love Land. Filmmaker... - April 24, 2011 - Always Alice
Mike Dennis Short Story Collection, Bloodstains on the Wall, Now Available
Mike Dennis takes the reader to the other side of the human condition. - April 24, 2011 - Mike Dennis
BookBuzz.net Announces New Client, John R. Garland and His "Endor The Wizard" Trilogy
BookBuzz.net is pleased to announce the promotion of John R. Garland's Endor The Wizard Trilogy. The books included in the trilogy include Endor The Wizard, Endor's Adventures, and Endor: The Final Chapter. Garland currently lives in North Carolina. - April 22, 2011 - BookBuzz
Brooklyn-Based Poet Enamors Critics, Readers
Contemporary, au courant collection carves a new niche for itself in the poetry world. - April 22, 2011 - Valentinno
Turn Books Into Cash with Your iPhone
New iPhone app transforms online bookselling; puts barcode scanning technology into hands of millions of everyday book scouts, college students, and money savers. - April 21, 2011 - McKenzie Books, Inc.
Author Hazlewood Believes Book "Chester Goes to Africa" Has Lessons for Earthday
Chester the eco-friendly mouse in pursuing his resolve aims to entertain and sensitize kids to an appreciation of the environment. - April 21, 2011 - Leyland Hazlewood
Outskirts Press Reveals Top 10 Best Selling Books in Self Publishing for March 2011
Outskirts Press, the fastest-growing full-service self publishing and book marketing company today announced its top ten titles for March 2011. - April 21, 2011 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Book About Bullying & School Shootings Getting Rave Reviews
Jeff Bennington has published a second novel, Reunion, a supernatural thriller. Officially released on April 1st, Reunion is published by Nexgate Press and is available at all online retailers and bookstores. Reunion (ISBN: 9780615450865) is a story about a group of kids who go through a school shooting and then reunite twenty years later in spite of their fears and personal struggles. It is a book about living with pain, surviving trauma and overcoming fear. - April 21, 2011 - Jeff Bennington
BookBuzz.net Announces New Client C.R. Small and Her Book, "Tears of the Firstborn"
BookBuzz.net is pleased to announce the promotion of C.R. Small's memoir, "Tears of the Firstborn." Small is a Canadian author. - April 20, 2011 - BookBuzz
"Crude Customs" Wins Bronze in Two eLit Categories
Flying Fish Books author Gary Isaacson has received two bronze eLit awards for his new novel, "Crude Customs," the second in his series featuring TV guru and spy-on-the-side Alec Timken. The eBook, available on Amazon Kindle, was recognized in the categories of "Mystery/Suspense/Thriller" and for "Humor." http://www.amazon.com/Crude-Customs-ebook/dp/B003UNLNJG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&m=AG56TWVU5XWC2&s=digital-text&qid=1303160345&sr=1-1 - April 19, 2011 - Isaacson Communications, Inc
Keepsake, by Shannon Novelo
Introducing the new release of horror novel, Keepsake, on Amazon.com, written by Shannon Novelo. - April 19, 2011 - Shannon Novelo
New Paranormal Romance Novella Brings Satire and Non-Sparkly Vampires to the Sunshine State
A new paranormal romance novella about the ever-popular vampire/ human relationship trope hit the virtual shelves on March 31st. The book, The Vampire Relationship Guide, Volume One: Meeting and Mating by Evelyn Lafont, takes a satirical look at what a relationship between a vampire and a human... - April 19, 2011 - Evelyn Lafont
Roswell Author & Historian John LeMay to Appear on Jeff Rense Program
Roswell author and historian John LeMay discusses his new book "Roswell USA," on the nationwide radio show, the Jeff Rense Program, on Friday, April 22, at 10 p.m. Central time. The program will be streamed on Rense.com. Noe Torres will also appear. - April 18, 2011 - RoswellBooks.com
The Happy Hollisters -- Classic Children's Mystery Series Returns
The Happy Hollisters are back! In the 1960s, The Happy Hollisters was the best-selling series in the U.S. for children in the 7-11 age group, with lifetime sales of over 11,000,000 copies. The Svenson Group, Inc., on behalf of the Hollister Family Properties Trust, is pleased to announce that the first volume in the series, The Happy Hollisters by Jerry West, has been reissued in paperback and is now available at Amazon.com and at www.TheHappyHollisters.com. - April 16, 2011 - The Svenson Group, Inc.
Author Holds No Punches in Controversial Second Book “Loaded Again”
The author of the wildly inappropriate “Angry Rants From The Bottle” is at it again, and this time nothing is sacred. This grueling analysis of life and the world at large tackles a myriad of crucial issues which include an in-depth examination of fake breasts and their overall contribution to society, things to ask God when you meet Him, and whether or not beer goggles constitute fashionable eyewear. - April 16, 2011 - Sheldon Hosein
Award-Winning Author Jon Batson Shares Tips with Ravenscroft Creative Writing Students
Jon Batson, independent writer and author of several fact-based fiction conspiracy novels, visited Ravenscroft School recently as the featured author to speak during their Career Week Lunch. - April 15, 2011 - Jon Batson
Savant Books Releases Mila Komarnisky's Epic Novel, "Wretched Land"
Savant Books and Publications LLC, Honolulu, Hawaii, announces the release of Mila Komarnisky's' epic historical novel about the Ukraine, "Wretched Land." - April 14, 2011 - Savant Books and Publications LLC
Tate Publishing Announces Hawaiian Book Tour
Tate Publishing announces the Hawaiian book tour for author Robert Thornhill's latest mystery/comedy novel, Lady Justice Gets Lei'd. - April 14, 2011 - BooksByBob
Self-Publishing Authors Compete for Best Book of the Year Award and the $1,500 Grand Prize
Outskirts Press has announced the three finalists in its annual Best Book of the Year Award, which recognizes the best book overall that Outskirts Press published in 2010 as voted on by the readers of the Self Publishing News blog. - April 14, 2011 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Mark Jones Music Releases New Book by Award-Winning Author - "The Long Road To Nowhere"
Understanding God’s Gifts for the Betterment of Ourselves - Mark Jones, "It is important for us to examine and Understand God's Gifts as we make everyday decisions. Everyone has gifts. We lose our focus when we get down... in trouble... depressed. We don't have to Understand everything, we just have to Do It." - April 14, 2011 - Mark Jones Music
The Best eReaders from Amazon, Sony, and Kobo Named in the April Issue of Business Review Australia
The best eReaders for business executives are named, including models from Amazon, Sony, and Kobo. - April 13, 2011 - WDM Group
Cris and Michele Cohen of Cary, NC, Launch Tyrannosaurus Max Press
New small press will publish books by Cris Cohen, perhaps others. - April 13, 2011 - Cris Cohen
A New Book, "Uncovering the Logic of English," Endorsed by Temple Grandin & Dr. Reid Lyon, Reveals Answers to Teaching Reading More Effectively
The new book, "Uncovering the Logic of English: A Common-Sense Solution to America's Literacy Crisis" demonstrates how current reading methods may be ineffective for teaching our future engineers and scientists. These logically minded students need to be taught systematically and provided consistent rules. Author Denise Eide unveils the hidden logic which explains 98% of English words and powerfully demonstrates how this knowledge should be as foundational to our education system as 1+1=2. - April 12, 2011 - PediaLearning
Author Celebrates First Novel, Pieces of Us, in April
In her first published novel, Pieces of Us, author Hannah Downing weaves a tale of love, happiness, heartbreak, questions, and self-discovery. Pieces of Us debuted April 5, 2011. - April 12, 2011 - Omnific Publishing
NLAPW Shares Her Story, Mary Elizabeth Surratt
Documented by the National League of American Pen Women’s (NLAPW) book, Happy Birthday, Mr. Lincoln: a commemorative collage, as a movie The Conspirator, the story of Mary Elizabeth Surratt an alleged conspirator in the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln, opens nation-wide mid April. - April 12, 2011 - National League of American Pen Women
Best eBook Reader Reviews Offered on New Website
The Best eBook Reader Central recently unveiled a new website that offers eBook Reader reviews and comparison for eBook readers at BesteBookReaderCentral.com. - April 12, 2011 - Best eBook Reader Central
“‘Go Green! Go Green!’ I’ve heard them say. But what does that mean? We’ll find out today!” Children’s Author Releases Book on “Going Green” to Coincide with Earth Day
Children’s book author, Jill Dunn, announces the release of her first book I Want to Go Green! But What Does that Mean? a fun, rhyming story for elementary aged children that explores what it means to "Go Green." The adorable character in this beautifully illustrated picture book takes readers on a silly yet educational adventure as he discovers simple ways to conserve resources and keep our Earth clean. - April 11, 2011 - Jill Dunn - Children's Book Author
In the Wake of Heroes Launches a Full Scale Operation June 2011
The tour of duty begins June 2011 with the first issue of In the Wake of Heroes. The 16-page issue from Blue Eye Comics confronts the nightmares of elder care in America. In the Wake of Heroes follows Colonel Jason Roman as he watches his buddies experience the harsh truths of ageism, family... - April 11, 2011 - Blue Eye Comics
BookBuzz.net Announces New Client, Vietnam Surgeon and Purple Heart Recipient, Dr. James O. Finnegan and His Book, "In The Company of Marines"
BookBuzz.net is pleased to announce their new client Dr. James O. Finnegan. Finnegan was a surgeon during Vietnam and a Purple Heart Recipient. He published his memoir, In The Company of Marines, in 2009. - April 11, 2011 - BookBuzz
Malone Editorial Services Announces "Swiss Chocolate" by James Weil Sells Out First Print Run
Second Printing to Be Available Next Week from Dailey Swan Press - April 10, 2011 - Malone Editorial Services
Times Literary Festival Welcomes Speakers Corner's Top Orators
Speakers Corner presents its best speakers giving inspirational and entertaining presentations for the annual Sunday Times Literary Festival. - April 10, 2011 - Speakers Corner
Bryce Cullen Publishing Releases Award-Winning Poet Melissa Carl's Latest Collection
Brutal Allure comprised of 44 emotionally intoxicating pieces. - April 09, 2011 - Bryce Cullen Publishing