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The Penultimate Poker Book… for Now: The Thrill of Poker Published by Outskirts Press
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published The Thrill of Poker: The Agony of Defeat by Bill Collins. The author's most recent book to date is a 6 x 9 paperback in the games and gambling tables category and is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and Barnes & Noble. The webpage... - February 21, 2011 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
PublishAmerica Publishing is Proud to Announce the Release of "For Mist" Written by Chicago Author Marie Johnson
This masterfully written story is based on a true account of the life of “Mist”; born to become a loving child. Gabriel Arch-Angel was assigned to her birth and angels have walked with her through-out every ordeal. - February 21, 2011 - Marie Johnson Inc.(LLC)
Menacing Mermaids, Unwanted Secrets Propel Eva's Doubloon, Published by Outskirts Press
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published Eva's Doubloon by Tim Summa. The author's most recent book to date is a 5.5 x 8.5 paperback in the fiction thriller category and is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and Barnes & Noble. The webpage at... - February 21, 2011 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Witty, Wily and Wise New Guide, The Lost Art of House Cleaning, Published by Outskirts Press
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published The Lost Art of House Cleaning: A Clean House is a Happy Home by Jan M. Dougherty, "The Head Rag Dragger." The author's most recent book to date is a 6 x 9 paperback in the house and home, cleaning and caretaking category and is available worldwide on... - February 21, 2011 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Surviving Trauma, Tribulation: Shattered Pieces, Loving Heart Published by Outskirts Press
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published Shattered Pieces, Loving Heart by Michele Sandoval Poitras. The author's most recent book to date is a 5.5 x 8.5 paperback in the autobiography and personal memoirs category and is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and Barnes &... - February 21, 2011 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Mob Hit Man Has Plan of His Own for Witness in The Killing Game, Published by Outskirts Press
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published The Killing Game by J.C. Stevens. The author's most recent book to date is a 5 x 8 paperback in the true crime and espionage category and is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and Barnes & Noble. The webpage at... - February 21, 2011 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
A Man’s Journey to Spiritual Wisdom, Sanctuary of the Soul, Published by Outskirts Press
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published Sanctuary of the Soul: Sacred Heart Offering by Aaron. The author's most recent book to date is a 5.5 x 8.5 paperback in the inspirational and religious poetry category and is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and Barnes & Noble. - February 21, 2011 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Creating Multiple Streams of Perpetual Income: The Heart of a CEO Published by Outskirts Press
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published The Heart of a CEO: How I Went From the Internet Independent to a National Internet Marketing Mogul by “The Internet CEO,” Carael Knight. The author's most recent book to date is a 6 x 9 paperback in the self-help, personal growth and success category... - February 21, 2011 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Multi-Platinum Band RATT, Drummer Releases Follow Up to 2010's Wide Received Autobiography, Tales of a RATT, Things You Shouldn't Know. With New Interactive Book Series
This new informational book "series" will give the publishing industry a kick in the ass by inviting the world to participate in the first, as far as we know, "User Interactive" book. "Things you need to know." - February 20, 2011 - Blotzer Brothers Publishing
Nashville’s Rhinestone Mask Exposed in Mystery, Blood Country, Published by Outskirts Press
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published Blood Country: A Nashville Sideman Mystery by Dan Jewell. The author's most recent book to date is a 5 x 8 paperback in the mystery and detective fiction category and is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and Barnes & Noble. The... - February 20, 2011 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
New Travel Guide, How to Protect Yourself on a Cruise Vacation, Published by Outskirts Press
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published How to Protect Yourself on a Cruise Vacation: Safety Tips that Might Save Your Life by Yvonne Griffin. The author's most recent book to date is a 6 x 9 paperback in the self-help category and is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and... - February 20, 2011 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
The Storybook Tea Kit Company Launches Tea Kit Book Designed to Engage Children with Classic Literature
Tea Kit Book Inspired by Lewis Carroll’s Chapter 7, A Mad Tea-Party from Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. - February 18, 2011 - The Storybook Tea Kit Company
Hilarious New Book, Evidence of Insanity by Carol Piner, is Released by Authorhouse
Evidence of Insanity is described by its fans as a hilarious tale of a girl's life that started with a fetus cheering Callie's Mama on from the womb as the Mama rammed Daddy's car at the local Texaco station because the man had a stench inside. Born with a slightly squashed head, this seven month Southern child came out laughing and fighting. Using the reader's emotions as a personal basketball, the readers rise and fall with with the story, laughing and crying at the same time. - February 18, 2011 - Evidence of Insanity
Sacred Oaks Press Announces YA Paranormal Author E.J. Stevens Adding Paranormal Spring Break to Tour Schedule
YA paranormal author E.J. Stevens announces the addition of Paranormal Spring Break to her 2011 tour schedule. - February 17, 2011 - Sacred Oaks Press
CGW Publishing's New Book Answers Author's Questions About Today's Publishing Industry
CGW Publishing's new book, Write For You, helps new authors to understand the increasingly complex publishing world. More and more people are turning to publishing to capture knowledge and expertise, using a book to build business credibility. But how can authors get their books to market without being ripped off by publishers who charge outrageous set up fees? - February 16, 2011 - CGW Publishing
Tracey Davis Grants Rights to Make Movie About Famous Father and World’s Greatest Entertainer
The daughter of the late great Sammy Davis Jr. has released the rights to have her father's story be told by film producer Rick Appling. - February 15, 2011 - Rick Appling
Savant Books Announces Release of Brian Morley's Novel, "Number One Bestseller"
Savant Books and Publications LLC, Honolulu, Hawaii, announces the release of Brian Morley's new police/murder novel, "Number One Bestseller." - February 15, 2011 - Savant Books and Publications LLC
Outskirts Press Reveals Top 10 Books for Valentine’s Day 2011
Outskirts Press, the fastest-growing full-service self publishing and book marketing company today announced its top ten titles for Valentine’s Day. - February 15, 2011 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
BookBuzz.net's New Client Russell Hamilton is Being Compared to Tom Clancy, Dan Brown, and Vince Flynn with His New Novel Agent of Influence
Find out why Bookreview.com said the author "Has written as tightly plotted an international spy story as you are going to find in this genre" and Foreword Clarion Reviews said "This is one roller coaster ride readers won't want to get off." Amazon.com reviewers are even comparing Mr. Hamilton’s Agent of Influence to Tom Clancy, Vince Flynn, Dan Brown, and Ian Fleming novels. - February 15, 2011 - BookBuzz
Author Releases Memoir to Help Educate a Need for Social Evolution in Family Units - The I in Me: "a young girl’s escape to living"
Author Cynthia Cox is excited to release her paperback memoir internationally. Motivation to conquer her circumstances has propelled her to teach others about social segregation based upon her own survival of abuse that has plagued many. The lessons offered in her controversial story presents a requirement for social evolution to prevent social segregation for individuals of abuse. - February 14, 2011 - Author Cynthia Cox
Pallas Athena Distribution is Proud to Announce the Publishing of a Study of Arabic Phonology by Joyce Akesson
A Study of Arabic Phonology by Joyce Akesson is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and Barnes & Noble - February 13, 2011 - Joyce Åkesson
RealTime Publishing Author, Alfred Pickup, Releases His Memoir Fish & Ships
RealTime Publishing is delighted to announce the release of an adventure memoir by British author, Alfred Pickup. - February 12, 2011 - Ebooks Inc
Vancouver Olympics CEO John Furlong Reveals Inspiration for Most Successful Winter Games Ever in February’s Business Review Canada
To mark the one year anniversary of the Vancouver Olympic Games, Business Review Canada spoke with Vancouver Olympics CEO John Furlong. The man behind the most successful Winter Games of all-time shares the inspiration for his ambitious vision, his thoughts on winning Canada’s Marketer of... - February 11, 2011 - WDM Group
A New Facebook Page Providing Information About the Soccer Novel, American Soccer Dream, is Now Available
The page provides information about new releases and versions of American Soccer Dream, a novel chronicling the United States journey to truly compete at the highest levels of the game for the world's greatest prize. - February 11, 2011 - An American Soccer Dream
Jane Austen Connects with Mormon Women, According to Austen Bio Sales
Author/editor Howard Clarke (restoredworks.com) discovers Jane Austen biography goes over big in Salt Lake City, Utah. - February 11, 2011 - howardfclarke.com
DirectRooms.com – Oxford to Host Celebration of Literary Household the Shelleys Until March 27, 2011
Few families get to boast of their history of having a globally famous author in their family tree, but Oxford is set to host an exhibition which shines a light on a family which had more than one - the Shelleys. - February 11, 2011 - DirectRooms.com
Bestselling Author Piers Anthony Commends Unknown Writer's Debut Novel
New fantasy book release from Lucid Style Author Services. - February 10, 2011 - Lucid Style Author Services
The Adirondack Wilderness Foundation Announces That, "Amazing Adirondack Wonders" Has Been Published
The Adirondack Wilderness Foundation is pleased to announce that their book titled "Amazing Adirondack Wonders" has been published by Lulu.com. - February 09, 2011 - American Society for the Protection of Nature
Contests, Prizes and Celebs Launch New Reality Show Mystery
The new reality-TV show-themed mystery novel, Sink or Swim, by Stacy Juba is making a splash this winter with an on-line launch party that Internet users are invited to attend. - February 09, 2011 - Stacy Juba.com
Debut Memoir Gives Weight to Thinness Pandemic: Author Speaks Out About Anorexia During National Eating Disorders Awareness Week
Shani Raviv, author of the recently published, “being Ana: a memoir of anorexia nervosa” and survivor of a decade-long struggle with anorexia, is speaking out about eating disorders during National Eating Disorders Awareness Week, February 20-26, 2011. - February 09, 2011 - being Ana
Virtual Book Tour Option Helps Self-Publishing Authors Jump Start Marketing Efforts in the New Year
There’ll be no nights of cheap hotels in obscure North Dakota towns for Outskirts Press authors on this book tour. Instead, they’ll make their “appearances” during an extensive virtual tour of their books on the blogosphere and the social networks from the comfort of their own computer desks. - February 09, 2011 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
New Book Shows Natural Therapists the Way to Excellence
"The Way of the Natural Therapist" by Leisa Millar and James Ketub Golding (editors) is a compilation of personal stories to guide natural therapists in their pursuit of excellence. - February 08, 2011 - The Way of the Natural Therapist
Ponzi Schemes, Greed and the Young Lawyer That Brought It All Down in New Legal Thriller Novel by Nannarone Law Group
Greed is definitely not good. With a fast pace and excellent character development, "Ringing The Bell" (ISBN: 9781458082954) tells a story of greed reminiscent of classic Wall Street tales. - February 07, 2011 - Nannarone Law Group
Humorist Josh Muggins Returns with "Wussie: In Praise of Spineless Men"
Humorist Josh Muggins’s third book blends history, pop culture, essays into a droll examination of male gutlessness, past and present. - February 07, 2011 - Petty Pace Press
Eternal Press is Releasing Seven New Titles
On 7 February, 2011, Eternal Press is releasing six titles. An Unusual Prince Charming a paranormal, romance, by Wendy Stone, The Hand of Glory a fantasy, romance, by Fiona Law, Odessa a western historical romance, by Ginger Simpson, Taking Back His Widow a contemporary, by Kerri Williams, Blast... - February 06, 2011 - Caliburn Press LLC
A Damnation Books Title Appears on Horror Writers Association Ballot
A Hell of a Job, by by Michael McCarty has been recommended for inclusion in the preliminary ballot for this year's Stoker Awards. A Hell of a Job is a Damnation Books publication and appears in the Superior Achievement in a collection category at the Horror Writers Association, (HWA). The HWA will... - February 06, 2011 - Caliburn Press LLC
A New and Totally Electronic Publisher Opens Website
I Mark Publishing Inc Announced the Grand Opening of its Totally Electronic Website Publishing Company. - February 06, 2011 - I Mark Publishing Inc
Dirk Tiede's Paradigm Shift Achieves 5000
After 12 years of producing Paradigm Shift as both an online serialized graphic novel and three collected and printed volumes, creator Dirk Tiede announced the sale of his 5000th book. The landmark sale occurred at Ohayocon in Columbus, OH the weekend of January 28 through 30, 2011. Dirk, pioneer... - February 05, 2011 - Dirk Tiede Cartoons & Illustration
Marks Hinton’s New Expanded Book Reveals History of Houston Streets Through Their Names
Bright Sky Press announces the release of Marks Hinton's Historic Houston Streets, the only book ever published on the history of Houston and surrounding counties, as told by its street names. - February 05, 2011 - Bright Sky Press
Tate Publishing Releases New Mystery Novel
Tate Publishing releases Lady Justice And The Lost Tapes, the second mystery/comedy novel in Robert Thornhill's Lady Justice series. - February 05, 2011 - BooksByBob
Michael Bloom Entertainment Inks Deal with Stephens Press Publishing
Stephens Press Publishing, a major publisher of fiction and non fiction books has decided to enter the digital distribution world through Michael Bloom Entertainment Media. - February 05, 2011 - Solaris Entertainment, LLC
New Book "Abandoned Places: Abandoned Memories (Desert Edition)" is Released
Psychic, Sharon Day and author of "Ghost Hunting Theories" blog did psychic reads on 12 abandoned locations in the desert. Photographer, Julie Ferguson, captured the stark locations. The two came together for the book "Abandoned Places: Abandoned Memories (Desert Edition) to create moments in time from the past contrasting with the current crumbling ruins. - February 05, 2011 - Ghost Hunting Theories
Practical Guide for Teens by a Teen, Live High on Life for Teens, Published by Outskirts Press
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published Live High on Life for Teens: 12 Simple Ways to Make the Most of Your Teenage Years by Becca Wertheim. The author's most recent book to date is a 6 x 9 paperback in the self-help, motivational and inspirational category and is available worldwide on book retailer... - February 04, 2011 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Eternal Life Ascension Shared in Awaken the Kryst Within, Published by Outskirts Press
Author A’dayara BudAea Rivera today announced the release of Awaken the Kryst Within, Memoirs of an Indigo, published by Outskirts Press. This remarkable volume introduces readers to a spiritual potential they may or may not know they have and helps them to realize it and to develop their... - February 04, 2011 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Inspirational Tale of Renovating the Family Cottage, Sold As Is, Published by Outskirts Press
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published Sold As Is by Ellen M. True. The author's most recent book to date is a 5.5 x 8.5 paperback in the self-help, motivational and inspirational category and is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and Barnes & Noble. The webpage at... - February 04, 2011 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
New Chen-Ma the Sorceress Saga, Mountain Dragon: Fulfillment, Published by Outskirts Press
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published Mountain Dragon: Fulfillment: A New Myth of the Enlightened Feminine by Bradley Clemmons. 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... - February 04, 2011 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Savvy New Internet Tips: Blogging by Million, Earn By Millions, Published by Outskirts Press
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published Blogging by Million, Earn By Millions: How the Young Savvies Earn Millions by Blogging, Totally Committed to Their Current Job, Yet Still Progress in Their Career by Laura Maya. The author's most recent book to date is a 5.5 x 8.5 paperback in the business and... - February 04, 2011 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
New Teen Mom Tell All Book – Illuminates About Pregnancy, Abortion, Single Parenting, College Dropout, Welfare and the Escape from It All
The pivotal message is that teen pregnancy is risky, costly, and avoidable. Likening keys to success to the movie “The Matrix”, War For Your Dreams describes responsibility, decision making, and consequences in a personal and relational way. It's a wonderful story of triumph in the midst of adversity. - February 04, 2011 - Poverty to Potential
Bryce Cullen Publishing Releases Austrian-Turned-Australian William Pitt’s Debut Stateside Novel
Talk to an Angel Craftily Penned in Pitt’s Second Tongue - February 04, 2011 - Bryce Cullen Publishing
Blue Valentine: Smoke Signal Press Releases New Novel Van Diemen at 17 Offering Fresh Perspective on Star-Crossed Lovers
"Star-crossed lovers" is a phrase used to describe a romantic pairing that is disapproved of and usually thwarted by events or others around it. The phrase originates in astrology, from a time where people believed the stars ruled over their fates, but also has other connotations such as... - February 03, 2011 - Smoke Signal Press