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New Release from Award-Winning Authors
"Pirate Gabriella Sails the Five Oceans" is the new children's picture book from Jerry and Patsy Di Leo. The twin brothers' first book, "Gabriella and Her Bouquet of Friends" won a 2010 Premier Book Award. The children books are inspired by Jerry Di Leo's four-year old... - October 19, 2010 - Jerry and Patsy Di Leo
Award Winning Children’s Author Lori Calabrese Holds a Nationwide Book Launch Party
Lori Calabrese celebrates the release of her award winning children's book, The Bug That Plagued the Entire Third Grade - October 19, 2010 - Lori Calabrese Writes
Indian Head Publishing Announces: The Texas Pistoleers: The True Story of Ben Thompson and King Fisher (a New Release by The History Press)
The History Press has just released the first dual-history of two of the Old West's feared pistol fighters. The Texas Pistoleers:The True Story of Ben Thompson and King Fisher. The Texas Pistoleers tells their story in vivid detail and relates the historically accurate account of their deaths in a mystery shrouded ambush in a San Antonio saloon on a chilly March night in 1884. - October 19, 2010 - Indian Head Publishing
Aimer Media Revisits The Devil's Dictionary: What Would Ambrose Bierce Say About the iPad?
"Dictionary, n. A malevolent literary device for cramping the growth of a language and making it hard and inelastic. This dictionary, however, is a most useful work." (from The Devil's Dictionary, Ambrose Bierce) - October 18, 2010 - Aimer Media
Bestselling Chiropractic Author Writes Sci-Fi Novel About Spartanburg, South Carolina
Bestselling chiropractic author, Dr. John Reizer, has written a new sci-fi novel, titled PERIMETER, which has been accepted for publication, as an e-book, by Booklocker.com. - October 17, 2010 - Dr. John Reizer
Wright Scoop Hosts Signing in Historic Fredericksburg
Glen Allen VA based The Wright Scoop – consultant, lecturer, & wordsmith Sylvia Hoehns Wright in celebration of community heritage urges historic Fredericksburg residents to identify and record their legacy: folklore, legends and family stories. - October 16, 2010 - The Wright Scoop
Lulu Press, Inc Publishes "Announcing a Flight Delay" by Jerry V. Dollar
Jerry V. Dollar is pleased to announce publication of “Announcing a Flight Delay; Horror Stories from a Road Warrior” by Lulu Press, Inc. The humor book is available in both paperback and e-book editions. - October 16, 2010 - Jerry V. Dollar, Author
Savant Books and Publications Announces Release of Ronald Klueh's Nuclear Techno-Thriller Novel "Perilous Panacea"
Savant Books and Publications LLC, Honolulu, Hawaii, publishers of significant books and enduring media for the 21st century, is pleased to announce the release of Ronald Klueh's new nuclear techno-thriller, "Perilous Panacea." - October 15, 2010 - Savant Books and Publications LLC
O Magazine Recommends Book Featuring Wisconsin Disabled Dog
Frankie the Walk ’N Roll Dog, along with award-winning author mom and Founder of Joyful Paw Prints Press, Barbara Techel, are featured in new book, “Dogs and the Women Who Love Them” by Linda and Allen Anderson. - October 15, 2010 - Joyful Paw Prints Press, LLC
Controversial Novel "America Libre" Wins Books Into Movies Award
Debut novel by Raul Ramos y Sanchez wins a First Place prize in the inaugural Books Into Movies Awards sponsored by Latino Literacy Now founded by actor Edward James Olmos. - October 15, 2010 - Raul Ramos y Sanchez
Short Poem Enthusiasts and Emily Dickinson Fans Get Ready for Brevitas at the Bowery Poetry Club
Short poem enthusiasts and Emily Dickinson fans get ready. City Lore, an organization devoted to urban folk culture, and the Bowery Poetry Club will present the 7th Annual Brevitas Festival of The Short Poem on Sunday, November 14 from 2 to 6 p.m. Brevitas is an internet community of invited poets... - October 15, 2010 - Brevitas
Your Time Publishing, LLC to Sponsor Book Reading and Signing to Benefit Local Library
Your Time Publishing, LLC and Alvar Branch Library have joined to present a book reading by New Orleans native Paulette Jones. - October 15, 2010 - Your Time Publishing, LLC
Books-a-Million to Distribute Local Indie Novel: The Coffee Shop Chronicles of New Orleans
River House Publishing, New Orleans, LA, today announced that Books-A-Million has chosen The Coffee Shop Chronicles Of New Orleans —Part 1 for distribution in all of its Louisiana stores. This selection follows a month-long vetting process by Books-A-Million’s distribution subsidiary,... - October 15, 2010 - The Coffee Shop Chronicles of New Orleans
Urban, Ethnic, Witty Debut Novel by Mayan Hadara, Oh Shiksa! Published by Outskirts Press
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published Oh Shiksa!: Her Line For A Wealthy Man Is Always Cast by Mayan Hadara. The author's most recent book to date is a 5 x 8 paperback in the humorous fiction category and is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and Barnes & Noble. The... - October 14, 2010 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Intellect Publishing Announces the Release of a Kindle Version of Return To Treasure Island
Return To Treasure Island is awarded the prestigious Silver Medal Award by IPPY for Yong Adult Fiction. Now fans of the original Treasure Island will be able to get the award winning sequel Return To Treasure Island. - October 14, 2010 - John O’Melveny Woods Books and Publishers
German Boy Dramatically Escapes Death at Sea in Franz Licht, Published by Outskirts Press
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published Franz Licht by Bert Allison. The author's most recent book to date is a 5.5 x 8.5 paperback in the action and adventure category and is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and Barnes & Noble. The webpage at... - October 14, 2010 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
CIA, Special Forces and Al-Qaida Drive The Warlord's Daughter, Published by Gibraltar Press
Gibraltar Press has published The Warlord's Daughter: Love and War in Afghanistan by R. Harper Mason. The author's most recent book to date is a 6 x 9 paperback in the action and adventure fiction category and is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and Barnes & Noble. - October 14, 2010 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Sorin Sandru’s Dramatic New Novel, In the Name of Dracula, Just Published by Outskirts Press
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published In the Name of Dracula by Sorin Sandru. The author's most recent book to date is a 5.5 x 8.5 paperback in the fiction category and is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and Barnes & Noble. The webpage at... - October 14, 2010 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Dangerous Journey Entertains in The Knight Meets Ole Dragon, Published by Outskirts Press
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published The Knight Meets Ole Dragon by Christine Collins. The author's most recent book to date is a 8.5 x 8.5 color paperback in the beginning readers juvenile category and is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and Barnes & Noble. The... - October 14, 2010 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Candid, Down-to-Earth Advice Given in Forget Mr. Married, Published by Outskirts Press
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published Forget Mr. Married: How to break free from this toxic relationship and reclaim your life by Sally Webb. The author's most recent book to date is a 5 x 8 paperback in the motivational and inspirational self-help category and is available worldwide on book retailer... - October 14, 2010 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Romance and Script Writing Magic Propel Searching for Apple Pie, Published by Outskirts Press
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published Searching for Apple Pie: Author Jack Thornton is scripting his life... or is he? by Ken D. Arnold. The author's most recent book to date is a 6 x 9 paperback in the contemporary romantic fiction category and is available worldwide on book retailer websites such... - October 14, 2010 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Charleston Shi Released the 4th Book (Attack of the Vorns) of His 11-Book Series, The Quest of the Phoenix
The Quest of the Phoenix, Book Four (Attack of the Vorns) ISBN13: 978-160844-717-6 The Queen of Darkness, with her devilish and meticulous plot, was ready to plunge the world into a horrific nightmare forever. A beacon of Light, the Phoenix, must restore what the darkness had corrupted…... - October 12, 2010 - Charleston Shi
In the Presence of Iwo Jima Heroes, "Truman and Macarthur" is Honored
At its gala annual banquet on October 2, 2010 at the Wyndham Hotel in Pittsburgh, the Military Writers Society of America presented its 2010 Silver Star Award in the History category to author, Donald J. Farinacci, for his original work of non-fiction, "Truman and MacArthur, Adversaries for a... - October 11, 2010 - Donald J. Farinacci
Terrykellis.com Has Released a New Vampire Novel in the Style of the Classics
Are you tired of sensory overload in the media, books, and movies? Here is a novel that will take you back to a time when the story was the most important part of a book. - October 10, 2010 - Terrykellis.com
"Un' Americana a Roma," a New Book by Italian Author, Claudio Ruggeri
Un' Americana a Roma is the story of a young Italian man's journey through love, loss, and self-discovery. This book is written in Italian and dedicated to all Italian Americans in search of true love. - October 08, 2010 - Claudio Ruggeri
Novelist Deborah Lee Luskin Makes Rare Out-of-State Book Appearance
Deborah Lee Luskin, author of the highly acclaimed novel, "Into the Wilderness" will be reading from and signing copies of her book in Connecticut and Pennsylvania next week. - October 08, 2010 - Deborah Lee Luskin
Bestseller Bound Launches Indie/Small Press Book Discussion Group
A new book discussion group geared toward small press and independently published titles is forming at the Bestseller Bound message board forum and anyone interested is invited to register at the free site and join the club. The book group will read and discuss one title each month. - October 08, 2010 - Bestseller Bound
New Murder Mystery Introduces a Paranormal Mansion, Psychic and Detectives
Mysteerie Manor, a new murder mystery by Sharon Hays, is a suspense thriller with a paranormal twist that follows a team of sleuths as they uncover mysteries connected with an extraordinary haunted manor. - October 08, 2010 - Sharon Hays
New Release by Deanna K. Klingel Shows the Healing and Joy of Therapy Dogs; Published by Dog Ear Publishing
Although golden retriever Lily provided the usual puppy mischief, she never pushed on a door or dragged the author, who suffered from Lyme disease. She breezed through obedience and agility training, and passed her Canine Good Citizen test. She also passed the Therapy Dog International certification test with flying colors. Knowing how much Lily had helped her own recovery, the author decided to share her experience with others, beginning Lily’s ministry as a therapy dog. - October 08, 2010 - Dog Ear Publishing
New Fiction Release Reminisces About Life in 1950’s Peekskill, New York; Book by John J Morabito, Released by Dog Ear Publishing
This book is a love letter to the small neighborhood on the outskirts of Peekskill, a neighborhood full of true salt-of-the-earth, blue collar types going about the business of living. The story focuses on Genner, a man making ends meet as a bartender and part-time mechanic. Genner, an avid outdoorsman and a respected member of the community, loves his life in Dogtown, but he is pulled away by promise of higher wages and eventually by the promise of romance with the lovely Antoinette. - October 08, 2010 - Dog Ear Publishing
New Novel Follows One Man’s Search for Enlightenment in the Aftermath of War; Book by Aubrey Wharton, Released by Dog Ear Publishing
Struggling to overcome the post-traumatic effects as a veteran of the Vietnam War and find meaning in life, Ezekiel turns to a charismatic spiritual master. But spiritual enlightenment and peace prove elusive after devoting a year to the task, so he abandons his home in his mentor’s ashram to begin a quest on his own, leaving behind his wife and son. This also is the story of Ezekiel's son, who begins a quest of his own: to reunite his parents. - October 08, 2010 - Dog Ear Publishing
New Release Explores Reality Through a Spiritual Lens; Book by Eric P. Gormally, MD, Released by Dog Ear Publishing
Join the author in exploring universal spirit crossing over in awareness, function, and form within the many hearts of nature. After years of struggling with the separate meanings of cause and effect analysis and the separation of observer and observed, the author—a physician—became... - October 08, 2010 - Dog Ear Publishing
New Release Written by Kevin Thomas Helps Used Car Dealership Owners Rev Up Their Profits; Published by Dog Ear Publishing
It’s no secret the automobile industry has changed dramatically in the last few years. Auto dealers wondering how to manage their growth – or lack of it – will find answers to the questions they grapple with every day. The author provides instructions on how to get predictable and... - October 08, 2010 - Dog Ear Publishing
Explore How Baby Boomers Make Decisions About Life, Love with New Release by Dog Ear Publishing; Book by Francis J. Kostel, Ph.D.
People make all kinds of decisions every day of their lives, whether it’s what they should have for lunch or what kind of care they should arrange for an aging parent. Everyone’s decision-making process is different, driven by his experience in understanding, relationships and God. This... - October 08, 2010 - Dog Ear Publishing
Eternal Press Released Eight New Ebook Titles
The following titles were released at http://eternalpress.biz on 7 October 2010. "Unwise: Book 1 in the Underworld Series" by Jane Toombs, Act Like We're in Love by Christi Barth, First Born by David Andrews, Touching Moonlight by Yolanda Sfetsos, Salvation by Jacqueline Paige, DeNarvaez by Martin Delacroix, Kindred by Anne Fields & Shauna Foote, Justine's Auction by Patrizia Murray - October 08, 2010 - Caliburn Press LLC
New Release by Dog Ear Publishing Puts Humorous Spin on Murder Mystery; Book by Clive Endive Ogive IV
This clever tale is another perceptive look into the wonderful and fascinating world of private clubs. Board of Directors President Clive Ogive and waitress-extraordinaire Esther team up again, this time to solve a gruesome murder at one of the world’s most private clubs – the Old... - October 08, 2010 - Dog Ear Publishing
New Release Discusses Plight of Afghan Women Through History, Personal Experience; Book by Alia Rawi Akbar, Released by Dog Ear Publishing
Afghanistan has been under siege for more than three decades; all the Afghan people have suffered as Russian, British, Taliban and U.S. military forces fought over the fate of the country, but the women of Afghanistan have been particularly wronged. Alia Rawi Akbar is uniquely suited to discuss the... - October 08, 2010 - Dog Ear Publishing
New Release Gives First-Time Homebuyers Keys to Purchase a Place; Book by Michael J. Wolf, Published by Dog Ear Publishing
Buying a home is a big responsibility, and navigating the process takes patience and know-how. The author, a Realtor, writes that buying a home “can be like break-dancing in a minefield – one wrong move, and the whole thing can blow up in your face.” First-time homebuyers can turn... - October 08, 2010 - Dog Ear Publishing
Oktoberfest a Time for Appreciating Sacrifices of Immigrants’ European Families, Says Author of Book on German Immigration to America
Oktoberfest celebrations around the country offer opportunities for recognizing the challenges faced by immigrants' families who remained behind in Europe, according to the author of Man of Two Worlds: A German Family Confronts the American Dream - October 08, 2010 - Ray Grasshoff
New Release by Faly Colaizzi Tells Tale of Pre-Teen Haunted from Beyond the Grave; Published by Dog Ear Publishing
A pre-teen with paranormal powers, including the ability to see and talk to ghosts, provides the heart of this tale set around All Hallows Eve. Jake Eden feels like something is missing, and sadness and anxiety haunt him, despite his seven lifelong friends. In a dream, the young man encounters his... - October 08, 2010 - Dog Ear Publishing
New Release Tells of Boy’s Unique Adventures in a Small Town; Book by Tony Farley, Released by Dog Ear Publishing
Imagine a walk down memory lane that’s more like a tornado twisting through the landscape, and you’ll have an inkling of the author’s humor in this refreshing memoir. Farley grew up in a small rural town he likened to a “geographic Petri dish that produced about 150 of the... - October 08, 2010 - Dog Ear Publishing
Autograph Collecting Expert Charles G. Irion Featured at Two Arizona Events in October
Autograph collecting dos and don’ts will be shared by Charles G. Irion author of “Autograph Hell – The Truth About Collecting” on October 13 and October 20. - October 07, 2010 - Irion Books LLC
Friends of Freddy to Gather in Fresno
The Friends of Freddy will gather at the Arne Nixon Center at California State University, Fresno, from March 19-20, 2011, to celebrate Freddy the Pig, the talking animal hero of 25 children’s books written by the late Walter R. Brooks and published by Alfred A. Knopf from 1927 to 1958. Brooks was also the author of more than 200 short stories for adults, 20 of them featuring Ed the Talking Horse, whose adventures formed the basis of the kitsch classic TV show of the 60s, “Mr. Ed.” - October 07, 2010 - Arne Nixon Center for the Study of Children's Literature
Long Island Poets Ready to Rock the Brownstone Poets in Brooklyn Heights
Two highly respected Long Island poets, Tammy Nuzzo-Morgan and Doreen Spungin, are ready to rock the Brownstone Poets in Brooklyn Heights on Saturday, November 6 at 2:30 P.M. at the Park Plaza Restaurant. Tammy Nuzzo-Morgan is the appointed Suffolk County Poet Laureate for 2009 – 2011. Doreen... - October 07, 2010 - The Brownstone Poets
RiverRead Books Now Offering Creative Writing Courses
On October 20th, RiverRead Books will inaugurate its new Seminars in Creative & Professional Writing. - October 07, 2010 - RiverRead Books
Christian Author Releases New Family Guide, Metamorphosis, Published by Outskirts Press
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published Metamorphosis: The Butterfly Way by Brenda Penoyer. The author's most recent book to date is a 6 x 9 paperback in the Christian life, religion and family category and is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and Barnes & Noble. The... - October 07, 2010 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Enigmatic Man Holds Future of Adept Race in Cephrael's Hand, Published by Outskirts Press
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published Cephrael's Hand: A Pattern of Shadow & Light, Book One by Melissa McPhail. The author's most recent book to date is a 6.14 x 9.21 paperback in the epic fantasy category and is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and Barnes & Noble. - October 07, 2010 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
The Maggie O'Shea Company Releases "The Reindeer Keeper" - A Heartwarming Christmas Story Available on Amazon
The Maggie O'Shea Company - a children's concept company based in upstate New York featuring the original concepts of author/illustrator Barbara Briggs Ward has released Ms. Ward's first book of fiction for adults entitled "The Reindeer Keeper." At 172 pages with cover and inside illustrations by award-winning artist Suzanne Langelier-Lebeda, "The Reindeer Keeper" is destined to be a Christmas favorite. - October 06, 2010 - The Maggie O'Shea Company
New Release Explores Healing Potential of Past-Life Regression and Life-Between-Lives Regression; Book by by Diane Morrin, Released by Dog Ear Publishing
Diane Morrin’s clients come to her seeking relief—relief from anxiety, mental and physical pain, depression, anger, addiction, difficult relationships, or any number of other common problems. When traditional talk therapy is unsuccessful, she encourages her clients to try regression therapy. This non-traditional method walks hypnotized clients through their past lives, allowing them to see patterns and problems from former lives that are keeping them from realizing their present potential. - October 06, 2010 - Dog Ear Publishing
New Non-Fiction Release Considers Power of Thought; Book by Allan R. Fuller Through Mathematics, Theology; Published by Dog Ear Publishing
"This book is intended for the reader to gain a better understanding of the reality of God and the power of thought through a critical analysis of science and mathematics embedded within the nature of the universe," the author writes. Thus begins Allan R. Fuller’s in-depth rumination on thinking and theology, mathematics and parapsychology, truth and knowledge. Fuller tackles the broad topics of the Supreme Creator as well as the mathematical elements present in theology. - October 06, 2010 - Dog Ear Publishing