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Controversial Novel Released by Baltimore Police Sergeant
Reviewers Weigh In: Murder, Corruption, Drug Dealing, Cover-ups, Should Public Servant Reveal the Underbelly of the Police Department with Such Striking Boldness and Realism, Fiction or Not? - August 17, 2012 - Michael A. Wood Jr.
Clotho's Loom Seeks the Literary Landscape of a Bygone Era
College Professor Shawn StJean vowed to write an old-fashioned work of literary fiction, using symbolism, allegory, foreshadowing, an adventurous plot, plus both a male and a strong woman protagonist in Clotho's Loom. - August 17, 2012 - Glas Daggre Publishing
Love is Murder Featured Author Bob Mayer
Bob Mayer one of four featured authors at Love is Murder Mystery Conference Feb. 1-3, 2013 in Chicago. - August 17, 2012 - Love is Murder
Easy Come Easy Go – A Fictional Odyssey of America’s First Black President
Easy Come Easy Go. Web site: http://www.bookeasycomeeasygo.com. Ernie Hernandez presents a fascinating fictional story of characters which track very realistically as a parody of real life characters. A disturbing yet realistic “what-if” metaphorical scenario of Obama’s rise to power is depicted via these fictional characters. The book: ISBN: 978-1-61863-329-3 at $9.95 US is available for order at Amazon.com, Barnes and Noble, and for order at all commercial Bookstores. - August 15, 2012 - Ernie Hernandez
"Happily Ever After" is Overrated: Get the New Book by Jessica Lave
Realistically Yours: a Romance Novel for the Twenty-First Century. - August 15, 2012 - Jessica Lave
New Book Address Political Issues in America Along with Practical Solutions
Author, Stephen Arthur Murphy is pleased to announce his new book, Self-evident solutions for America. In this new work, the author seeks to address the political impasse that has led to a stalemate in American politics for several years now. - August 15, 2012 - Stephen Arthur Murphy
Why do Investment Books Have to be so Boring? With His New E-Book "Investilosophy," Ofir Hirsh Wants to Break That Stigma.
“Investilosophy: Investment Lessons Wrapped in a Story,” by Ofir Hirsh. Finally, an Entertaining And Unconventional Investment Book. A Blend of Fiction, the Real Investment World, and the Wild Beauty of Kauai. - August 14, 2012 - Ofir Hirsh
Author Hunter J. Keane Releases The Rebels- Book Two in the Supernatural YA Shadows Trilogy
Indie Author Hunter J. Keane has released the second book in the Shadows Trilogy. The Rebels is the sequel to the highly acclaimed The Shadows, which debuted in May of 2012. In the second book in the series, Alex Garretty is adjusting to her new life as a demon hunter, while also balancing her... - August 14, 2012 - Hunter J. Keane
New Book on Henry VIII Targets Novices of Tudor History
Kristin A. Sinclair publishes new history book geared towards novices of Tudor history. - August 13, 2012 - Kristin A. Sinclair
Victorious By Design, LLC New Book Release: Unforgettable, My Love Has Come Along
"A heartwarming love story that tugs at your every emotion, inspiring faith and a forever kind of love with lots of laugh-out-loud moments." - Victorious By Design's Editorial Team - August 13, 2012 - Victorious By Design, LLC
New Best-Selling Science Fiction Series Explores the "Singularity;" First Novel Free This Weekend
The coming “information singularity” popularized by Ray Kurzweil is explored in a new best-selling science fiction novel. - August 13, 2012 - PhutureNews Publishing
New Short Story Collection for Young Adult Uses Macinaws to Show Family Values
Author, CR Gable is pleased to announce the promotion of her book, Macinaw’s Memoirs. This collection of short stories is aimed at young readers and the ten enchanting family value short stories sublimely provide insight into feline basics and character complexities. - August 11, 2012 - CR Gable
New Sixties-Era Novel Succession is Receiving Rave Reviews from Readers, Bloggers and Magazines
LFOD Books announces that Succession, the new novel by Harper Prize-winner Herbert Lobsenz is receiving rave reviews from print sources such Kirkus and Foreword Clarion, bloggers such as the 60s Official Site, and from readers at Amazon.com and Goodreads.com. - August 11, 2012 - Herbert Lobsenz
Dream of Things Releases Paperback Edition of "Leaving the Hall Light On: A Mother's Memoir of Living With Her Son's Bipolar Disorder and Surviving His Suicide"
"Leaving the Hall Light On" by Madeline Sharples is now available in a trade paperback edition from Dream of Things. Previously available only in hard cover, this moving memoir focuses on tragedy, trying to prevent it, and coping with life after every family's worst nightmare. - August 10, 2012 - Dream of Things
Poetry Launches Off at Harmony Presents
Renowned authors read their recent works at book launch. - August 10, 2012 - Harmony Presents
Author Releases New Techno-Political Thriller, Conquest of a Conspiracy
Author, Ron Swonger is pleased to announce his new techno-political thriller novel, Conquest of a Conspiracy. - August 10, 2012 - Ron Swonger
Florida Author and Astrologer Releases New Book Timing is Everything - Astrology is the Key
Author, Weslynn Mccallister is pleased to announce the release of her new book, Timing is Everything - Astrology is the Key, Book II. - August 10, 2012 - Weslynn Mccallister
New Beginnings Guidance Launches Soul Path Ascension Cards and Accompanying Soul Path Messages Book
For all those who wanted to know the secrets of a practicing psychic while learning to understand and grow within the Ascension process, this is the book and deck of cards for which seekers have been searching. The book is easy to read and use, and includes the card layout used by the author/psychic for more than 30 years with great success. - August 09, 2012 - New Beginnings Guidance
Stars Shine After Dark by Paula Hrbacek is a Different Kind of Love Story Novel
Romance novels usually end when the couple falls in love, but that is where the story just begins to get interesting. In real life, the challenges continue past the “I do’s.” Stars Shine After Dark is a more realistic kind of love story than a typical romance novel. It continues... - August 09, 2012 - Paula Hrbacek
Coming Soon – "The Adventures of Big Pink," by William Moyer
William T. Moyer is known for his eclectic mix of eBooks, drawing on Moyer’s own experiences as a police officer. William Moyer is now on the cusp of putting the finishing touches on his latest page turner, "Big Pink." - August 09, 2012 - William Moyer, Published Author
New YA Fantasy Novel "The Celibate Succubus" by Barton Paul Levenson to be Published in 2013
Barking Rain Press has acquired the worldwide print and electronic publishing rights for the YA Fantasy novel "The Celibate Succubus" from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, author Barton Paul Levenson. - August 09, 2012 - Barking Rain Press
Motionpoems Inc. Sweeps Berlin Festival with 12 Films, 3 in Competition
Motionpoems, Inc., a 4-year-old poetry film company based in Minneapolis, has had twelve of its short films accepted to compete and screen in the 6th Zebra Poetry Film Festival in Berlin, Germany, in October. Nearly 900 entries from 63 countries vied for 30 slots in the competition and 140 slots in... - August 09, 2012 - Motionpoems
Pinterest for Business: How to Pin Your Company to the Top of the Hottest Social Media Network
Pinterest for Business: How to Pin Your Company to the Top of the Hottest Social Media Network, new from Que Publishing, teaches business professionals to leverage this popular new social network for growing sales, profits and revenues. - August 09, 2012 - Kambio Group
Author Partners with the Sunshine Kids Foundation Helping to Promote Understanding and Compassion for Children with Cancer
Windy City Publishers is proud to announce the publication of their new children’s book called When Billy Went Bald. For children ages four to eight, this book was written by Julie C. Morse with her son Greg Mikrut, and draws from Greg’s own childhood cancer experiences to help children... - August 09, 2012 - Windy City Publishing
Independent Book Publisher, TSPG, Releases New Hip Hop Fantasy-Fiction Literary Series to Address Teen Illiteracy
Literary series has already amassed a following of several thousand Facebook fans… - August 09, 2012 - Turner Scribe Publishing Group
Dark Nights Available for Kindle Users
A short story compilation written to thrill and chill, Dark Nights leads the reader out to the edge in a series of "Twilight Zone" type of stories. From the supernatural and macabre to the real life crimes of passion, “Dark Nights” presents a set of twisted tales you won't forget. - August 09, 2012 - JC
Paula Hrbacek's New Book, Day Camp in Hawaii, Show How to Save Time and Money on a Summer Camp Program
Camp directors for summer camp, city recreational programs or summer school can find enough games, activities, crafts, etc. for a week of camp. Activities are grouped into lower level, grades k-3, and upper level, grades 4-6. It also includes cost cutting advice and management tips. - August 08, 2012 - Paula Hrbacek
New Ebooks Search Engine Launched
RteamKz, a company specializing in search engines offers the development and improvement of the PDF Search Books website to assist customers with access to the inventory of more than 35 million digital products. Fast and efficient searches are available 24/7. - August 08, 2012 - RteamKz
Rebirth - the Novel. Volume One in the Novels of The Second Coming Series, a New Chapter in Vampire Lore
It seems that every year there is a number of new Vampire fiction releases, most of them following the similar pattern of male vampire meets female human, male vampire falls in love with female human, and then male vampire wants to become a human. Readers have been led to believe that Vampires are... - August 08, 2012 - Shaun Eyles.com
Emmy Award Winning Game Show Host Todd Newton Releases Memoir/Personal Development Book, "Life In The Bonus Round"
Popular game show host Todd Newton is proud to announce the release of his first book, "Life In The Bonus Round: A Game Show Host's Road To Success & Fulfillment." To schedule an interview with the author please email tninfo@toddnewtononline.com - August 07, 2012 - Todd Newton
End Times Will Start in 2013, Based on Numerical Analysis of Quran
New Book: First Phase of the End Times 2013 – 2022 : As revealed through Numerical Analysis of the Quran, Hadith, and Arabic Words. It predicts that, if God is willing, the first phase of the End Times will start in late 2013 with the emergence of an evil leader, triggering the emergence of the Mahdi (Leader of Muslims). This phase will end in 2022 after the emergence of the last evil leader which triggers the descent of Prophet Jesus Christ from Heaven. - August 07, 2012 - End Times Research Center
New eBook by Larry Ivkovich Published by IFWG Publishing
"A Concerned Citizen," by Larry Ivkovich (author of The Sixth Precept) is the sixth in IFWG Publishing's e-chapbook series and is now available on amazon.com, barnesandnoble.com and IFWGpublishing.com. "A Concerned Citizen" is the first of The Sixth Precept's protagonist Kim... - August 06, 2012 - Larry Ivkovich
Vampires Takeover Wisconsin with Rising Author J.D. Brown
Jennifer D. Brown, known as J.D. Brown in the literary world, released her debut urban fantasy novel titled “Dark Heirloom,” to the world just a few short months ago. Now fans of hit vampire series have a whole new reason to celebrate the famous fanged characters. Brown’s... - August 06, 2012 - J.D. Brown, author
NEH Awards UH Biggest Texas Grant This Funding Cycle
Casey Dué Hackney to Receive $426,000 in Grant Funds for Iliad Research - August 05, 2012 - University of Houston
Online Shopping Leader MyReviewsNow.net Adds Audiobooks.com to Virtual Mall
Leading Consumer Reviews Source and Virtual Mall MyReviewsNow.net’s Newest Affiliate Partner Audiobooks.com Offers Over 10,000 Audiobooks. People Can Download One Audiobook for $19.95, or Sign-Up for Unlimited Downloads and Pay Just $24.95/Month with No Commitment and Anytime Cancellation. - August 04, 2012 - Retail Solutions Advisors
Outdoor Book Festival Returns to Bridgewater
Bridgewater BookFest, Beaver County’s only outdoor literary festival, is set to return this September 14-15 on historic Bridge Street in Bridgewater. Sponsored by the Community College of Beaver County, BookFest is a free, two-day festival featuring a number of literary-themed events and activities for all ages. This year BookFest will also include a celebration of The Arts, which will kick off on Sept. 14, from 7-10 p.m. (bridgewaterbookfest.com) - August 04, 2012 - Bridgewater Community Development Corp.
Relationship Expert Pens Self Help Book Detailing Driving Directions to Get You from Lonely to Love
Self Help Book, Driver or Driven: Who's Driving Our Women by Dr. Ross McMillan of Chosen Outreach Ministries - August 04, 2012 - Chosen Outreach Ministries
Through the Withering Storm, a Brief History of a Mental Illness
With a foreword by Dr. Brian Bishop, Psychiatrist, this book breaks new ground in giving people a window into the world of a young man afflicted by one of the most disabling and difficult mental health problems known to man, bipolar disorder, or manic depression. This candid and fearless work will change the way you look at people you once shunned. - August 03, 2012 - Leif Gregersen
Bibliotastic Users Prefer Carrot Over Stick to Combat Ebook Piracy
The majority of bibliotastic users think making it easier and more affordable to purchase digital content legally is the best way to curtail piracy rather than blocking websites or strengthening DRM encryption. - August 03, 2012 - bibliotastic
Brooklyn Native-Young Entrepreneur, Scholar, Mentor and Now Author Releases Book
International Men’s Day Award winner Community Activist and Entrepreneur Keishorne Scott releases his book “L.I.F.E.” L.I.F.E. is an acronym for Love, Insecurities, Friends and Envy. The book also addresses Life, Family, and other relevant issues like bullying and self-esteem. His... - August 03, 2012 - Be Positive Campaign, Inc
Harvard Lawyer Solves Mystery in New Book — The Secret Gospel of Ireland
Harvard lawyer James Behan solves ancient mystery in new book The Secret Gospel of Ireland: The Untold Story of How Science and Democracy Descended from a Remarkable Form of Christianity That Developed in Ancient Ireland. - August 03, 2012 - Skywest Publishing
ForeWord First’s Spring Title Winner Announced
Debut fiction competition to showcase the best Print-On-Demand, self-published, and small press titles announces Spring Title Winner. - August 02, 2012 - ForeWord Reviews
Pulse Presents To be Maria, by Deanna Proach
A compelling Young Adult tale of learning to navigate the difficult road to ultimate self-discovery. - August 02, 2012 - Pulse
The Mother Company Announces Newest Book in Series Designed to Help Children Develop Emotional Literacy
"Sally Simon Simmons’ Super Frustrating Day," distributed by Ingram, is the most recent book in the "Ruby’s Studio" series. This book helps children ages 2-5 understand and deal with the big feeling of frustration with patience and practice. - August 02, 2012 - The Mother Company
Eternal Press Hosts Meet the Authors Chat and Releases 18 Titles
Eternal Press is pleased to announce the release of 18 new novels and will host 2 Meet the Authors chatroom sessions on 1 August 2012. - August 01, 2012 - Caliburn Press LLC
Free eBook Mystery/Satire "Who Is Anthony Stephens?" Targets College/Student Loan Industry
Author Patrick Anderson Jr. Shapes Intricate Plot Around One Man's Attempts to Get Out of Debt by Faking His Own Death - July 31, 2012 - PatrickAndersonJr.com
VIP Ink Publishing Author to Host the 1st Annual 2012 Dorian Yates Classic
VIP Ink Publishing author Brian Dobson, founder and owner of Metroflex Gym, is the promoter of the 1st Annual 2012 Dorian Yates Classic. The event is being held this weekend August 4th at Palmer Events Center 900 Barton Springs Rd. Austin, TX 78704. VIP Ink Publishing signed Brian Dobson... - July 31, 2012 - VIP Ink Publishing
Author Publishes New Kid’s Adventure – The Scarecrow
The Scarecrow provides an exciting book for readers 8 - 13, that can be used with confidence by parents, churches, children's ministries, homeschoolers, Christian schools, and others who wish to reach out to kids with this unique tool.” - July 30, 2012 - Max Books
Savant Books Announces Release of G. Amati's New Novel, "Ammon's Horn," in Multi-eBook Formats
Savant Books and Publications LLC, Honolulu, Hawaii, announces release of G. Amati's irreverently satirical futuristic novel, "Ammon's Horn" in multiple eBook formats. - July 30, 2012 - Savant Books and Publications LLC
New Author Obskure Releases First Book of Poetry "Rhythmic Words"
Obskure’s first book entitled “Rhythmic “Words” will be released under the publishing entity of Daughters of Distinction, LLC (www.dofdllc.com), created and managed by Trena D. Stephenson. According to Obskure “… Rhythmic Words, Vol. 1 is a project 15+ years in... - July 29, 2012 - Daughters of Distinction LLC