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New Book "Are You Living or Surviving?" Introduces Concept of Livolution
Mark Massing has published a guide to happiness based on his personal success in improving his life. It is available in paperback, PDF format, and for the Kindle e-reader. - April 09, 2011 - LivingorSurviving.com
Myne Whitman Releases Second Novel "A Love Rekindled"
Like Myne's first novel, "A Love Rekindled" is a contemporary romance set in Nigeria, and like in "A Heart to Mend," she does a thorough job of bringing the settings to life. - April 09, 2011 - Myne Whitman Writes
The Eleventh Terrorist - Release Date Announced
"The Eleventh Terrorist" a short novel by Yogesh Dawda to be released on the 15th of April 2011 by Six Inch Nails Publishing. - April 08, 2011 - Six Inch Nails Publishing
Night of the Cossack is Being Released by Bound by Faith Publishers
"Night of the Cossack" is a compelling adventure by Tom Blubaugh about a teenager who is forced to grow up quickly. - April 08, 2011 - Bound by Faith Publishers
Damnation Books and Eternal Press Presents New Fiction Titles
Damnation Books and Eternal Press announce the release of new fiction titles. Damnation Books was born from the hearts of those who love dark fiction and are tired of wading through romance epublishers and shrinking bookstore shelves to find their horror, dark fantasy, paranormals, thrillers,... - April 07, 2011 - Caliburn Press LLC
New Book Details Supernatural Religious Phenomena
New book delves into supernatural religious mysteries and takes reader on a guided tour of biblical proportions; features cover photo of miraculous Pittsburgh chapel. - April 07, 2011 - Relics of God
Thomas T. Fields to Speak at the Union Parish Library April 26. Main Topic Will be His Two Books.
Thomas T. Fields, Jr, author of "I Called Him Grand Dad. The Lost Political Papaers of Harvey G. Fields" and "Desert Burning. The Story of the Civilians During Operation Desert Storm," will speak at the Union Parish Library on April 26th. Fields was invited by the Friends of... - April 07, 2011 - Thomas T Fields
New Fiction Release Fast-Paced Crime Drama, with Romance, Supernatural Overtones; Dog Ear Publishing Releases Book by Carson Leigh
Sergeant Gus Wolf, a veteran member of the Houston PD, finds himself hospitalized after a run-in with a burglar; as he recovers, the long-divorced Wolf kindles a romance with an attractive co-worker. On a weekend getaway to Wolf’s former hometown, he finds himself asking questions about a string of child abductions that eerily resemble activity in Houston. An international child-pornography ring is operating online, and the police are working with the FBI to bring it to justice. - April 06, 2011 - Dog Ear Publishing
New Fiction by John J. Morabito Provides Thrills, Action as One Man Seeks Justice; Released by Dog Ear Publishing
The Foreman is a riveting tale of crime and punishment, with a true-to-life hero in Frisco Lord, who works as a foreman at a nuclear power plant. When a longtime colleague is found dead of apparent suicide, Frisco finds himself investigating the suspicious circumstances that surround his old friend’s death. As jury foreman, Frisco listens as a story of deception unfolds and begins questioning the judge. Questions begin to swirl. Will he make it out of this with his life and reputation intact? - April 06, 2011 - Dog Ear Publishing
Summit Murder Mystery Authors Keynote Military Academy Event
April 15 at the Service Academy Alumni Association of Arizona luncheon, Charles G. Irion and Ronald J. Watkins will talk about the Seven Summits, mountaineering history makers and writing mysteries. - April 06, 2011 - Irion Books LLC
Author Cheryl Bradshaw Donating a Portion of April 2011 Profits to Assist Relief Efforts in Japan
Purchase Cheryl Bradshaw's eBook and help donate to relief efforts in Japan. - April 05, 2011 - Cheryl Bradshaw
Pump Up Your Book! Announces April '11 Authors on Virtual Book Tours
Announcement of Pump Up Your Book! Virtual Book Tours’ list of authors for April 2011. - April 03, 2011 - Pump Up Your Book Promotion PR
Hanshi Warrior Press Releases Major New Book Title
New concept method for attaining ultimate control of one's life and destiny features 52 weekly spiritual ascensions to empower one's life. - April 03, 2011 - Hanshi Wisdom Press
Co-Authors Judy Snider and Joan Dickow Join the Stories for Children Publishing April ‘11 World of Ink Tour
Stories for Children Publishing will be touring co-authors Judy Snider and Joan Dickow’s latest children’s book, “I Love You, Be Careful” all month long in April 2011. Joan Dickow, Judy’s sister, lives in Berkley, Michigan with her husband, Fred and their cat, Coffee. - April 02, 2011 - Stories for Children Magazine
Emerging Horror/Fantasy Author Featured at EyeCon Convention
T. Lyn Fletcher joins the cast and fans of a popular TV series in Atlanta. - April 02, 2011 - T. Lyn Fletcher
New Memoir Provides Insight Into Problems in Relationships and Why Relationships Fail
"So, Why Have You Never Been Married?: A Memoir of Love, Loss and Lunacy," the new memoir by Alan Stransman provides unique insight into the problems in relationships and the reasons why relationships fail. A poignant and often hilarious chronicle of one man's romantic history. - April 01, 2011 - Alan Stransman Publishing
North Carolina Author Announces New Book Series
A true love story of supernatural proportions. - April 01, 2011 - T. Lyn Fletcher
Simel Bey Releases First Children’s Book, Children’s Initiatic Tales: Stories from the Immortal Light
This fifty-seven page soft-cover features six original tales that take readers through themes such as abuse towards redemption. - April 01, 2011 - Simel Bey
Free ebook Available Now From BlueDoor.tv - "The Art of Online Ministry"
Experienced online minister and President of BlueDoor.tv, Dana Byers has written a unique ebook - which she is making available free - to teach Christians in detail how they can launch their own online ministry. - April 01, 2011 - BlueDoor.tv
New Release Tells Ancient Story Found Within the Stars That Form the Original Constellations; Dog Ear Publishing Releases Book by Mathew James
The Original Prophecy is a fascinating study of the 48 original constellations that make up the canopy of the night sky. Mathew James takes the reader on an in-depth tour of the stars, delving into ancient writings about the 12 zodiac signs as well as biblical references to the stars. With these texts and the scriptures, James weaves a captivating tale of biblical prophecy combined with the stories of ancient races that have survived the passing centuries. - April 01, 2011 - Dog Ear Publishing
New Book by Marti Chrisp Pits Young Students Against Mysterious English Teacher; Released by Dog Ear Publishing
A quirky middle school language arts teacher and the mysterious incidents that surround her sit at the heart of this mystery set in a small town in Texas. This teacher and a transfer student bring change to what had promised to be another dull year for 12-year-old Carl Stone and his close friends. At first it’s just Carl who notices something strange about Sylvia Spencer, the new teacher, but soon the peculiarities involve everyone in the circle of friends. - April 01, 2011 - Dog Ear Publishing
New Fantasy Thriller Tells Story of a Brother’s Desperate Attempt to Save His Sister; Book by E.C. England, Released by Dog Ear Publishing
Seventeen-year-old Arscenic must fight and steal simply to survive. But hardship is nothing new to him, who has grown up in Shiloh, a former capital turned war zone, now infested with thieves, drug lords and gangsters. He takes care of his mother and sister, Ericka, because their father never... - April 01, 2011 - Dog Ear Publishing
New Release Traces the History of the Caribbean Islands and Suggests Their Future; Book by Paul J. Erriah, Released by Dog Ear Publishing
The Caribbean has historically been the first “New World” stop for people living on the East and West coasts of the Atlantic Ocean since Christopher Columbus anchored there in 1492 in what he called Hispaniola. The book offers a political and historical overview of the region's history, as well as exploring the region as an entity, including development at state and national levels. - April 01, 2011 - Dog Ear Publishing
Irion Books Offers Readers More Through Technology: Web-Based Flash Game, eBooks with Video and an Audio Book
2011 brings new multimedia for readers of the Summit Murder Mystery Series. - April 01, 2011 - Irion Books LLC
BookBuzz.net Announces New Client Karla Yazzolino and Her Book SeeMee “Says!”
BookBuzz.net is pleased to announce the promotion of SeeMee “Says!,” a new book by author, Karla Yazzolinio. SeeMee "Says!" is a book that reminds parents to communicate with their children. - April 01, 2011 - BookBuzz
New Medical Thriller Pits Ex-Navy SEAL Against Ambition and Greed in Pharmaceutical Research; Book by Ron McManus, Released by Dog Ear Publishing
Unaware of the tangled web that will soon entrap them, independent healthcare investigator and former Navy SEAL Jake Palmer and clinical research auditor Fiona Collins team up following the deaths of a physician researcher and his nurse in a suspicious automobile crash in southwest England. Jake... - March 31, 2011 - Dog Ear Publishing
Colorado Independent Publishers Association Recognizes Nine Self-Publishing Authors with Outskirts Press in the 17th Annual EVVY Awards
Outskirts Press, the fastest growing self-publishing and book marketing company, leads the way with the most award-winning books at the 17th Annual EVVY Awards book competition. - March 31, 2011 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
New Release Tells Story of One Athlete’s Journey with Open-Heart Surgery; Dog Ear Publishing Releases Book by Ellen Charnley
This is the story of the author's discovery that she had been living with a congenital heart defect for 41 years, training and competing in triathlons with a heart that was slowly failing. It’s also the story of her recovery and desire to compete in an Ironman competition. She undergoes open-heart surgery just eight months before the Ironman competition. - March 31, 2011 - Dog Ear Publishing
WingSpan Press Digital Editions Now Available
WingSpan Press announces the publication of the second edition of the best-selling “Writing for Emotional Impact” in print, Kindle and ebook formats. Author Karl Iglesias argues that Hollywood is in the emotion delivery business and it is the job of the writer to deliver emotional... - March 31, 2011 - WingSpan Publishing Inc
Critically Acclaimed Filmmaking Bible, Rebel Without a Deal, Now Available on iTunes
Vincent Rocca's "Rebel without a Deal" is now available on iPad, iPhone and iPod Touch. - March 31, 2011 - PovertyWorks
New Fiction Release Explores Darkness Found Under the Surface of a Small Town; Dog Ear Publishing Releases Book by Christopher Selna
Danny Gardner was happily living his life with his young family, fulfilled in his job and deeply in love with his wife, Stephanie, when he received the call that would change his life forever. Dorothy Connolly, the mother of his best friend from childhood and like a second mother to Danny himself, summoned him back to his hometown. Upon arrival, his dark suspicions were confirmed. Michael had committed suicide, and the entire town was in shock. - March 30, 2011 - Dog Ear Publishing
New Release from Dog Ear Publishing Tells of Sailor’s Journey of Temptation Trying to Gain Lost Treasure; Book by Byder Wilde
Lucky, a tall Swede with Viking blood running through his veins, and Julie, who grew up as his neighbor, find themselves tested first by the Great Depression and World War II, and then by the temptations life throws their way. Follow Lucky as he goes on a dangerous mission to the North Pacific. He’s there only one day before being wounded and making a discovery – a wooden box filled with cut rubies from Burma. He returns home and marries Julie, but he can't stop thinking about the rubies. - March 30, 2011 - Dog Ear Publishing
New Release Features Selection of Poems Filled with Words of Love and Loss; Dog Ear Publishing Releases Book by Vasile Munteanu
This collection of poetry that spans more than 30 years revolves on the theme of the “unrequited,” focusing on intensive emotions and states of mind. Subjects of the 90 poems range from the death of a loved one to the end of a love affair, but the realization of loss, both intentional and unintentional, binds them together. "The Book of Aloneness," published by Dog Ear Publishing, stirs the soul with its haunting words. - March 30, 2011 - Dog Ear Publishing
New Children’s Book by Amita Shah Explores India’s Spring Festival, Holi; Released by Dog Ear Publishing
Through the eyes of a young boy, children and adults learn about the Indian tradition of Holi, the festival of colors, a popular festival that follows the full moon in March each year. During the celebration, people welcome spring by throwing colored powder or water on each other. The boy can’t wait for spring and the celebration to begin, so he starts using his colored powders even before the festival starts. The book details the rich traditions of Holi. - March 30, 2011 - Dog Ear Publishing
New Release Tells Story of Smithsonian Institution in Illustrated Book by Benjamin Lawless; Released by Dog Ear Publishing
Among the Smithsonian’s many museums, the Museum of American History clearly deserves the title “The Nation’s Attic.” It became an attic because its historians and curators were more interested in steam engines, spittoons and horse-drawn carriages than collecting the stuff of modern life. They were specialists whose passion for accumulation led to store rooms crammed with objects of national importance. It is these “curiosities” and those who collected them that are at the core of the book. - March 30, 2011 - Dog Ear Publishing
Award-Winning Civil War Author to Launch Book with Tour in Charleston, S.C.
Award-winning Civil War novelist Jessica James will launch her new novel, Noble Cause, in Charleston, S.C., as part of sesquicentennial events in April. - March 30, 2011 - Jessica James
New Book Tells the Inside Story of the Roswell UFO Crash and Other Paranormal Events
The inside story of the world's most famous UFO case is revealed in a new book by Roswell, New Mexico historian John LeMay. "Roswell USA" transports readers into a bizarre world of flying disks, alien autopsies, unearthly beasts, and other wonders. - March 29, 2011 - RoswellBooks.com
Your Time Publishing and Author Paulette Jones Launch Tween Novel, Girls’ Day Out: The Adventure
Author Paulette Jones launches first tween novel about three ten year old girls and the adventure they create by using their imaginations. - March 29, 2011 - Your Time Publishing, LLC
Jolly Rogue Studios is Walking on Cloud Nine
Small press comic book publisher announces re-release of Sky Pirates of Valendor, Volume One - March 27, 2011 - Jolly Rogue Studios
In "An American's Story," 70 Year Old Author Gaston Delesdandroux Establishes Himself as a Major Player in the Intelligence and Espionage Thriller Genre
The unlikely and incredible love story that lasted more than a decade between CIA and KGB agents in the 1960's. - March 27, 2011 - Gaston Delesdandroux
Books We Love Introduces Spring Savings and Summer Sizzlers, See What's New for Spring Break
Books We Love Publishing Partners (“BWLPP") publishes new and vintage books that meet the criteria for quality and desirability that has long been the hallmark of the Books We Love community. BWLPP authors are skilled professionals with extensive publishing credits for books that have been highly rated and reviewed by industry professionals and readers alike. To find out more check out their blog at: http://bwlpp.blogspot.com/. - March 27, 2011 - Books We Love Publishing Partners
Free Kids Books - Literacy for Life, from Red Sky Ventures
Red Sky Ventures announces release of new website with a big aim: improving literacy standards and inspiring creativity, by easily accessible, free solutions to reading and writing challenges. - March 27, 2011 - Red Sky Ventures
Denise Robinson Introduces Her Newly Published e-Book Available on Amazon.com, "Love Behind Bars"
Introducing a black woman's short, very frank autobiography. One night in July, her cell phone rang, it was her son. He was calling from the police station. He said, "I have been arrested and I'm being held on attempted murder charges." This was the beginning of life changing events. - March 27, 2011 - Denise Robinson
Author Releases New Historical Fiction Novel "Finding Grace" in Paperback and eBook Formats
Discover a young woman’s struggle to find independence and love in "Finding Grace," a new novel by Sarah Pawley. - March 27, 2011 - Sarah Pawley, Author
Lifelong Learn Announces Release of New Book –Definitely Family Day Home
Lifelong Learn announces the imminent release of a new Book, Definitely Family Day Home, available in hard copy or as an e-book. Lifelong Learn is delighted to add this new book to the adult concept books on their website. This new book is an in-depth, step-by-step manual for anyone wanting to... - March 27, 2011 - LifeLong Learn
Code Publishing Makes Splash with Rekindle
Code Publishing gives public domain works a modern feel and a new twist to lure readers. - March 27, 2011 - Code Publishing
"Lady Justice Gets Lei’d" Released by Tate Publishing
Tate Publishing announces the release of "Lady Justice Gets Lei’d," the third installment in author Robert Thornhill’s "Lady Justice" series. - March 26, 2011 - BooksByBob
Rhiannon Rees Launches Her Book How to Climb Mt Everest in Sandals
Rhiannon Rees officially launches her Book "How to Climb Mt Everest in Sandals – The Courage to Live an Ordinary Life" and encourages people to appreciate their success while living their usual life - March 25, 2011 - Love living the Dream pty. Ltd.
Purple Sneakers Studio Releases Interactive Picture Book, "Being Benny"
Dan Wetzel, author and illustrator, has published a new interactive children's picture book, "Being Benny," available through Apple's App Store for the iPad and iPhone. - March 24, 2011 - Purple Sneakers Studio
Outskirts Press Reveals Top 10 Best Selling Books in Self Publishing for February 2011
Outskirts Press, the fastest-growing full-service self publishing and book marketing company today announced its top ten titles for February 2011. - March 24, 2011 - Outskirts Press, Inc.