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Lucy the Tortoise - My Big Adventure
Just in time for the Holidays! - November 17, 2012 - Lucy the Tortoise
First Book in the New Science Fiction Series "Circle of Deception" Just Released
Author, Jay Inman is pleased to announce his new science fiction novel, Sunigin. This is the first book in the “Circle of Deception” series. - November 17, 2012 - Jay Inman
Virtual Book Tour for The Sixth Precept by Larry Ivkovich
Virtual Book Tour for The Sixth Precept by Larry Ivkovich organized by The Virtual Book Tour Cafe. - November 16, 2012 - Larry Ivkovich
Announcing Widespread Distribution of New Ebook – “Random Acts of Travel”
A New and Hilarious Take on Travel Writing - November 16, 2012 - Dean Johnston
Rhodes Scholar Nominee Releases Award Winning Middle Grade Fantasy/Adventure Novel
Author, N.M. Singel is pleased to announce the release of her new middle grade novel, The Wicked Passage. A mix of historical fiction, fantasy, and time travel, The Wicked Passage won the silver medial in the Readers Favorite International Book Award contest. - November 16, 2012 - N.M. Singel
A Gang Infiltrator Falls for a Girl He Cannot Pursue in Dèjá Vu and Fritters Too
Gang infiltrator David feels an immediate bond with Jennifer. Their lives become intertwined ... but their feelings could prove deadly. Crime, secrets and love unexpressed meet in Dèjá Vu and Fritters Too. - November 16, 2012 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
"Given Our Chance" Movie Trailer Released from Alex King of A.K. Film Production and Editing and Izidor Ruckel of Abandoned For Life
The documentary trailer for "Given Our Chance" has been released. Alex King of A.K. Film Production and Editing and Izidor Ruckel of Abandoned for Life/Ruckel International are happy to announce their documentary trailer. - November 15, 2012 - A.K. Film Production and Editing
Fantasy & Fun Teaches Children About Environmental Protection
As awareness is raised in the area of green living and organic gardening, many are realizing that the future of our environment lies in the hands of the next generation. As a parent, it can be difficult to find ways to introduce these subjects in everyday life. While setting an example for children... - November 15, 2012 - Imogen Daley
James Gerdeman Created the eBook Version of "Jimmy Goes Fishing" in Time to Boost Sales for the Holidays
This eBook completes a set of offerings that can make Christmas a success. This work could be offered stand alone or be combined with “Jimmy the Scout” and “Jimmy Goes Hunting” to complete receiving the electronic tablet, iBook or Kindle. - November 15, 2012 - JDGerdeman
Tempted, the First Installment of CJ Paul's Erotic Romance Trilogy, Launches Nov 16, Elevating the Genre and Turning Social Media Interaction on Its Cyber Head
What’s an independent businesswoman to do when the two men of her dreams threaten to turn her neat, little world upside down? The answer to this and all manner of modern dating dilemmas are handled with wit and wisdom in Tempted, the first installment of CJ Paul’s smart and spirited jaunt into the genre of erotic romance. - November 15, 2012 - Conquered trilogy
“Under The Tree” Children’s Picture Book Series is Honored Again
Licensed family therapist, speaker, mom, and author of children’s book series Under The Tree, Danielle Leibovici wins multiple children’s book awards from Reader’s Favorite. - November 14, 2012 - Danielle Leibovici
Cyber Safety for Kids and Families
Security expert Winn Schwartau announced new project called "Cyber Safety and Ethics and Stuff," created to generate discussion and awareness of the real consequences involved in internet usage. - November 14, 2012 - Cyber Safety & Ethics & Stuff
Author Jobe Leonard Was Added to a Select List of Local Authors at the Minnis House Book Signing Event
Attending a book signing 2 weeks before “Study Abroad: The Book of Jobe” releases on 11/23/12 was a great opportunity. - November 14, 2012 - Jobe Leonard Books
Bestselling Author Cheryl Bradshaw Releases Fourth Novel in Series
Amazon bestselling mystery and thriller writer, Cheryl Bradshaw, has just released a new $3.99 cent novel “Stranger in Town” for Kindle. - November 14, 2012 - Cheryl Bradshaw
Technology Helps Indie Writers to Revolutionize the Book Industry
43% of all print books published in the US were self-published last year. Thanks to technology, indie authors have direct access to market and the "iDeas for writing" app is coming for helping them to achieve their dream. - November 14, 2012 - Literautas
Living Happier After Divorce Book Author Begins Tour
New ‘Divorce Grief Handbook’ Author Announces Book Tour Event in Richmond, Va. - November 14, 2012 - Living Happier After
Andrew McCurdy’s “A Drop of the Venom” Harkens Back to the Days of Serial Adventure Novels
A chance rescue on the high seas brings together an unlikely pairing: an aging submarine captain on a lifelong quest and a wayward confidence man down on his luck. As their vessel succumbs to a mysterious force, it becomes apparent the aging submariner is not at all what he seems. In the course of a single night, a tale will unfold-a tale of obsession, invention, and vengeance. Delve into deeper mysteries, where treasured answers may be found-if one were willing to sample... A Drop of the Venom. - November 12, 2012 - Penny Gaff Publishing
A New Fantasy Novel for Teens Receives Raving Reviews
“The Treasure of Isian by Serena Clarke is captivating and has many twists and turns. It gives a new dimension to fantasy characters.” –Linda Weaver Clarke, Author - November 12, 2012 - Linda Weaver Clarke
New Epic Fantasy Novel Released – Shadows of Kings
Author, Jack Whitsel is pleased to announce the release of the first epic fantasy novel in the Dragon Rising Series. Shadows of Kings was published by Twilight Times Books. Shadows of Kings is nominated for Best Classical Fantasy Novel and Book Cover by the Global Ebook Awards. - November 11, 2012 - Jack Whitsel
Author Shocked to Find His Book on Three Best Seller Lists Before It Had Ever Been Released
Writing a book was an eye-opening experience for author Jobe Leonard. Even more revealing was the morning he got out of bed to find his unreleased title “Study Abroad: The Book of Jobe” on three bestseller lists. - November 11, 2012 - Jobe Leonard Books
Authors Charles G. Irion and Ronald J. Watkins Present Murder on Kilimanjaro, the Grand Finale of the Summit Murder Mystery Series at Barnes & Noble
On Wednesday, November 14, 2012 at 6:30 PM authors Charles G. Irion and Ronald J. Watkins will be greeting fans of their Summit Murder Mystery series at Barnes & Noble at the 101 and Shea in Scottsdale, Arizona. The signing will include a meet and greet with the authors, a chance to ask your... - November 10, 2012 - Irion Books LLC
Former Fashion Model Releases Two Award Winning Historical Novels Set in 19th Century Louisiana
Author and former model, Arlette Gaffrey is pleased to announce her two novels, A World of His Own (ISBN: 978-0978889104) and Behind the Columns (ISBN: 978-1432745943). Gaffrey uses her family history of French and Spanish Creolé to create her works. A World of His Own won the Readers Favorite Award and Behind the Columns won the Reader Views Literary Award. - November 10, 2012 - Arlette Gaffrey
A Dark, Haunting Mystery Thriller Release by World Castle Publishing
Andrew Utley’s The Shadow of the Night is the tale of a Michigan detective tasked with solving a series of disappearances. - November 10, 2012 - World Castle Publishing
Historian to Reveal Columbus Identity at Chicago’s Copernicus Center
History of America's Discovery turned upside-down by new research: Columbus was not Italian and didn't discover America. Columbus's voyage was a political plot planned by Portugal and meant to deceive the Spanish Queen Isabel, sworn enemy of King John II of Portugal, whom she had tried to assassinate in 1484, as exposed in a new Polish language book, KOLUMB. Historia Nieznana, (COLUMBUS. Unknown History). - November 09, 2012 - Association Cristovao Colon
Developmental Editor Urges Writers to Seek Assistance in Revision
Award-winning Editor And Author Susan Mary Malone Gives Advice on Novel Revision. - November 09, 2012 - Malone Editorial Services
World Humanitarian and Pakistani Tennis Ace Qureshi Announces Electronic Launch of His Book
“Stop War, Start Tennis: Lessons of Life and Understanding from a Pakistani Tennis Player” Now Available on Amazon.com - November 09, 2012 - New Chapter Press
Political, Social and Pop Culture Musings from the World's Finer Minds Shared in Crossing the Seas: A Diary of My Thoughts
Yuehai Xiao mused on politics, society and culture on his blog and Facebook posts, sharing inspiration with the greatest thinkers of our time. He shares these insights in Crossing the Seas, published by Author House. - November 09, 2012 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Meet Author Nona Wyman of "Bamboo Women" Published by Sinomedia International Group
Women of Distinction for Humanitarianism winner Nona Mock Wyman will discuss her latest book Bamboo Women: Stories from Ming Quong, a Chinese Orphanage, in San Jose State University King Library, Nov. 8th, 2012. In 1935, at the age of two, Nona was abandoned at the Ming Quong orphanage in Los... - November 08, 2012 - Sinomedia International Group
A Former Tennessee Tech Student Recalls Spending the Past Two Presidential Elections Overseas in His Upcoming Book
After accepting an invitation to study in Europe, a series of events unfold in Jobe Leonard’s life that created the opportunity for him to spend the last two presidential elections living in Europe. - November 08, 2012 - Jobe Leonard Books
World Castle Publishing Announces The Release of a New Urban/Fantasy Thriller
Dare to Journey to a Land Like no Other in Angie West's New Novel Shadow Cave - November 08, 2012 - World Castle Publishing
As Oliver Sacks Releases His Latest Book, 'Hallucinations', This Week, Discover More About the Author and Neurologist on Web of Stories
As Awakenings author Oliver Sacks releases his latest book, Hallucinations, this month, discover more about the man and his ground-breaking work as he shares personal memories about his life with Web of Stories. - November 08, 2012 - Web of Stories Ltd
Author Turns Hatred Into Romance and Substitute Bride
Sixth-grader, Ruth Ann Nordin hated reading and writing. Now, thirty years later, her forty-seventh novel, Substitute Bride hits the bookshelves. - November 08, 2012 - Association of Independent Authors
Prizing-Winning Author Announces the Release of New Contemporary Fiction Novel, Hollywood Buckaroo
Prize-winning author, Tracy DeBrincat is pleased to announce the release of her new book, Hollywood Buckaroo. This novel is the winner of the inaugural Big Moose Prize from Black Lawrence Press. - November 07, 2012 - Tracy DeBrincat
Red Sorghum by Mo Yan is on Pre-Order at Infibeam
Red Sorghum is an engrossing story of the survival of Shandong family in 20th century rural China set against the backdrop of War of Resistance against Japanese aggression. - November 07, 2012 - Infibeam.com
Honor Military Service Members This Veterans Day with Rock 'N' Roll Soldier
Book's incredible true tale offers never-before-seen musical perspective of Vietnam, America's first rock 'n' roll war. "A remarkable story about the transcendent power of music," says Graham Nash. - November 07, 2012 - Dean Kohler
Former Weapons Technician Releases New Suspenseful Thriller, To Steal An Election
Former underseas weapons technician, Larry Winebrenner is pleased to announce the release of his new suspenseful thriller, To Steal An Election. - November 07, 2012 - Larry Winebrenner
A Top Polish Interactive Books Publisher Launches Its First Free iPad and iPhone App for English Speaking Kids
PGS Software, a Polish IT outsourcing company that recently captured local market with bestselling interactive iPad and iPhone publications, expands to English speaking countries with its first free book. - November 07, 2012 - PGS Software
DonnaInk Publications Signs Author Bill Moorefield and His Title, Tin Tales
Author Bill Moorefield answered DonnaInk Publications in the affirmative for their representation of his newest non-fiction title, "Tin Tales" - November 07, 2012 - DonnaInk Publications, L.L.C.
Religious Leaders Call for Immediate Withdrawal of "Study Abroad: The Book of Jobe"
After judging the book by its cover, several area leaders banded together to call for the instantaneous abandonment of "Study Abroad: The Book of Jobe." This shocking news coming less than 3 weeks before the book's much anticipated Black Friday release date. - November 07, 2012 - Jobe Leonard Books
Dr. Leigh-Davis and Powerful Women Available: for Free; on Kindle; in Audio; and Everywhere
“Quotes from Powerful Women about Power” by Dr. Leigh-Davis, is now available as an audio book, and for a limited time the eBook is Free. - November 07, 2012 - Dr. Leigh-Davis
Eternal Press Announces a Quarterly Release of 16 Titles on 7 November 2012
Eternal Press continues to bring quality affordable fiction to readers everywhere in e-formats and print. - November 06, 2012 - Caliburn Press LLC
New Juvenile Adventure Novel Follows a Young Boy in His Search for Lost Treasure
Author, Christopher Cloud is pleased to announce the release of his juvenile fiction novel, A Boy Called Duct Tape. This story follows a young boy’s journey on his search for the Jesse James treasure. - November 06, 2012 - Christopher Cloud
World Castle Publishing Presents a Riveting Family Saga Set in Southern Virginia
Winter Songs takes the reader into the world of the Howard family of southern Virginia. - November 06, 2012 - World Castle Publishing
On Veteran’s Day, Dunrobin Releases Unique Children’s Book on US Navy Blue Angels
Being a Blue Angel takes children behind the scenes with the US Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels. “Being a Blue Angel” shows kids all the jobs the Blue Angels do, from the pilots to the maintenance crew, and more. And uses the real Blue Angels to inspire children towards science and math education, team sports, positive life choices and their dreams. This is the first book for children to ever take this approach. - November 05, 2012 - Dunrobin Publishing
A New Book, "Excel Pies and Other Recipes to Make Your Data More Digestible," Teaches How to Best Use Microsoft Excel 2010 to Create Standard and Custom Charts
Author Artur Paskar Shares His Experience on How to Create Standard and Custom Charts Which Are Easily Understood and Provide an Effective Way to Communicate Data. - November 05, 2012 - ChartRecipes
"The Iceman," a New Release by Author Robert G Demers
Seconds from becoming a murder victim, the mortally wounded points to the motive instead of the killer in most of the scenarios seen on TV, or in the movies. Robert G DeMers written a four hundred page murder/mystery novel titled, “The Iceman” where the victim intentionally points away from the killer and skillfully, misleads us and the protagonists on the motive. The evidence builds as each of the 3 protagonists, are followed on their leg of the investigation. - November 05, 2012 - Robert G DeMers
Voyager Publishes His Travel Journal That Includes a Twist Ending That Will Grip and Enlighten Explorers of All Ages
Traveling the world and logging his daily activities in a journal has been a way of life for lumberjack Jobe Leonard over the past decade. After compiling his work into a singular piece he has published a book entitled “Study Abroad: The book of Jobe.” - November 05, 2012 - Jobe Leonard Books
Savant Books Announces Release of "The Loons," a Novel by Sue Dolleris
Savant Books and Publications LLC, Honolulu, Hawaii, announces the release of "The Loons," a novel about a con artist who finds herself knee deep in eccentric DeLune cousins called the Loons. - November 05, 2012 - Savant Books and Publications LLC
Vietnam War Veteran Pens Military Fiction Novel, the Cross and the Sword
Vietnam war veteran, Perry McMullin is pleased to announce the release of his new military fiction novel, The Cross and the Sword: Hoi Chu Thap Va Thanh Kiem. Can a life saver and a life taker become friends? Find out as the intriguing events unfold in The Cross and the Sword. Wannabe sniper... - November 04, 2012 - Perry McMullin
International Author Releases Captivating Psychological Thriller
International author, Serafima Bogomolova is pleased to announce the release of her debut novel - a psychological thriller, My Trickster. - November 04, 2012 - Serafima Bogomolova