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Underground in Tempe, AZ
Changing Hands Bookstore, whose motto is There’s more to a bookstore than the bookshelves, has made a new addition to those same shelves, a novel by now-local author, Baker Crawfield; a novel called, Manhattan Underground. - August 04, 2010 - Baker Crawfield
Pittsburgh Author, Frank Say Attends the 2010 Baltimore Book Festival
South Western Pennsylvania Author Frank Say Will be Signing Copies of His Latest Release, Nine Lives at the Author's Tent at the Baltimore Book Festival, Friday, September 24th Noon until 8:00pm. - August 04, 2010 - Frank Say
Sleep Paralysis 411 is Launched Into the Blogosphere
People experiencing sleep paralysis can learn what it is and how to prevent it with the Sleep Paralysis 411 blog by urban and paranormal fiction writer Charles Allen. - August 02, 2010 - SleepParalysis411.com
Atlanta Literacy Network Host Authors, Writers Social to Encourage Literacy Arts
Atlanta Literacy Network in partnership with CAREER Event Pros will host Authors, Writers, Publishers Social & Book Signing Event to support local authors. - August 02, 2010 - CAREER Event Pros, LLC
Breakaway Media Author M.J. Hawk Builds Demand for New Thriller Novel with Social Media Strategy from Feature Film Campaign
To market her latest thriller The Shop, author M.J. Hawk took an innovative page out of Paramount Pictures’ social media marketing playbook used to create demand for the blockbuster feature film, Paranormal Activity. - August 02, 2010 - Breakaway Media
Ted L. Nancy Illustrator to Illustrate Children's Books
Alan Marder, the illustrator of the Ted L. Nancy series of books, has signed on to illustrate a series of children's books by W. J. Brutocao. - August 01, 2010 - W. J. Brutocao
'The Other Side of The Game' by Tadaram Maradas of Maradas, Inc.
Tadaram Maradas, whose real name is David Williams, is a writer and author from, “The San Francisco Bay Area.” He is an Alum from “Excelsior College” in Upstate, New York, and is currently enrolled as MSM Graduate Student in “The University of Maryland Graduate School System” at Adelphi, Maryland. He recently capped a satisfying twenty-three-year career in “The United States Army” where he served in four Contingency Operations, which included both Combative and Non-Combative Operations. - August 01, 2010 - Maradas, Inc
Humor from Around the World Collected in Jokes Aside, Published by Outskirts Press
Vic Levy announced today the release of his new collection of humor, Jokes Aside, Laughter is the Best Medicine, published by Outskirts Press. Encouraged by the friends he has always kept laughing to share his extensive mental library of jokes, Levy has compiled and edited two hundred pages of the... - August 01, 2010 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
New Book Uses Humor to Talk About Animal Cruelty
Gregory Lee White's new book CLUCKED educates about chicken cruelty while making its readers laugh at the same time. - August 01, 2010 - Gregory Lee White
A. Parker's Books Will Be in Baltimore, 2010
A. Parker’s Books, Inc., a Sarasota-based antiquarian bookstore, will be exhibiting at the 30th Annual Baltimore Summer Antiques Show in Baltimore, Maryland this Labor Day. - August 01, 2010 - A. Parker's Books, Inc.
The Easy Art of Herbs and Spices Taught in The No Recipe Cookbook, Published by Outskirts Press
Gary L. Nichols announced today the release of The No Recipe Cookbook, published by Outskirts Press. Gary, a wizard of spices and maestro of herbs himself, helps readers view their cooking no longer as a kitchen chore but as a culinary challenge capable of bringing them standing ovations from the... - August 01, 2010 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Unanimous Praise for New Fiction, Howling at the Moon, Published by Mount Parnassus Press
Fiction author Steven Mayfield today announced the release of his collection of short stores, Howling at the Moon, published by Mount Parnassus Press. Funny, incisive, heartbreaking and at times wickedly cynical, Mayfield’s fiction mines the soul of the American character, unearthing hope and... - August 01, 2010 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Bravely Healing Marriage from Adultery: Diamonds From Despair, Published by Outskirts Press
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published Diamonds From Despair: A Couples Journey To Forgiveness by Rev. Tracy and Debra Adams. The authors’ most recent book to date is a 6 x 9 paperback in the religion, Christian life, love and marriage category and is available worldwide on book retailer... - August 01, 2010 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Paranormal Transformation Gives Hero a Purpose in Testament, Published by Outskirts Press
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published Testament by Richard W. Kelly. The author's most recent book to date is a 6 x 9 paperback in the paranormal fantasy category and is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and Barnes & Noble. The webpage at... - August 01, 2010 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Outskirts Press Announces The Target, by Author Bill Bowen
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published The Target by Bill Bowen, which is the author's most recent book to date. The 5.5 x 8.5 paperback cream in the Fiction / Thrillers category is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and Barnes & Noble for a suggested retail price of... - August 01, 2010 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Win $50 Amazon Gift Card During White King Rising Summer Reading Contest
Like thought provoking, suspenseful fact-based fiction? Wonder what’s happening to America? Enter Lee Kessler’s White King contest and see the world with new eyes. You could win a $50 Amazon gift card. - July 31, 2010 - Lee Kessler
Debut Nigerian Romance Novel, A Heart to Mend, Wins Awards for Its Author, Myne Whitman
Released in December 2009, the novel which started life as a series of excerpts shared on the author's blog has brought only accolades in its wake. In June 2010, the author won four awards at the Nigerian Blog Awards including Nigerian Blog of the Year, Best Use of Social Media, Best Collaborative Blog and Best Writing and Book Blog. This was quickly followed by a nomination for their July selection, by the Next Best Book Club - the second largest book club on Goodreads.com. - July 31, 2010 - Myne Whitman Writes
April Winchell, Author/Actress/Internet Sensation, to Appear at Elliott Bay Book Company
Head of irreverent internet phenomenon, Regretsy, April Winchell will be appearing at Elliott Bay Book Co. in Seattle, WA, on August 14, 2010. Recently profiled on ABC's Nightline, April Winchell has become a vocal representative of the fail culture. - July 30, 2010 - Regretsy
Free Lunch Comics Announces August Solicitation
CT-based independent publisher announces latest title to receive national distribution. - July 29, 2010 - Free Lunch Comics
Sally Bacchetta's Best-Selling Adoption Book Now Available in All Popular E-Book Formats
E-book format enables content delivery to popular devices such as Amazon’s Kindle, Apple’s iPad and mobile phones. - July 29, 2010 - Sally Bacchetta - Freelance Writer/Author
Borders Books, Northridge Has Teamed Up to Help Child Care Resource Center (CCRC) Close the Gap on November Goal of Collecting 100,000 Books
Launched last November, CCRC’s What a Difference a BOOK Makes campaign has a simple mission- ensure every child in the San Fernando Valley has access to age-appropriate books. Borders has stepped in for the not-so-simple part of helping CCRC collect 38,000 more books by November 29 to reach their goal of 100,000 books. Borders is rolling out a book drive exclusively at their Northridge, CA location now through August 30. - July 28, 2010 - child care resource center
'A New Customized Prescription for Cycling' - Dr. Glenn Cosh's Newly Released Book on Cycling, with Emphases on the Non-Cyclist
Dr. Glenn Cosh, a family physician for over forty years,and a cyclist for over seventy years, authors his second book on bicycling. His new book offers perhaps the best prescription you will ever fill to improve your health and quality of life. His prescription for cycling is affordable, safe and sustainable. It addresses the fear, hazards and how to avoid cycling accidents, in addition with easy to read flow charts. - July 28, 2010 - Dr. Glenn Cosh
Vampire Mania Ignites Surge of Interest in Villain Featured in New Book from Reign Dance Publishing
The vampire rage taking America by storm has sent people flocking to the website of publisher and author Charles Allen to get the scoop on his hellraising star. - July 28, 2010 - Reign Dance Publishing
Baseball Hall of Famer Rod Carew to Hold Book Signing on Saturday, July 31 in Orange County, CA
New edition of Carew has a foreword by All-Star center fielder Torii Hunter and a new afterword by Carew covering the end of his baseball career and his post-baseball life—notably his induction into the Hall of Fame and his years as a hitting instructor. - July 28, 2010 - Rod Carew Baseball
Guideposts Releases Free eBook - Positive Thinking 2010: Rediscover the Power of Positive Thinking with Dr. Norman Vincent Peale
Leading Inspirational Publisher Makes Available a Condensed Edition of The Power of Positive Thinking, Written by Organization's Founder - July 28, 2010 - Guideposts
New Book Released by Tadaram Maradas of Maradas, Inc., Tells of the Price of Freedom & the American Way
'A Pictorial Memoir: 23 Years in the Making.' Tadaram Maradas is a Writer turned Author from the San Francisco Bay Area. His real name is David Williams. He has had numerous accomplishments, and achievements over the years. Perhaps his most coveted is his Lifetime Membership in the Cambridge Who's Who Directory Honors Edition of Executives, Professionals and Entrepreneurs, which speaks for his achievements throughout his life series. - July 27, 2010 - Maradas, Inc
SJS Comic Promotions Markets Book for National Distribution
Comic Promoter Susan Soares announced this week the detailed plans to market and promote the agency’s first title to achieve national distribution. "Sky Pirates of Valendor," a 148-page fantasy graphic novel published by Free Lunch Comics, is scheduled for national distribution... - July 27, 2010 - SJS Comic Promotions
Nelson Cohen Global Consulting Announces Launch of Riding the Tiger: Leading Through Learning in Turbulent Times
Authored by Priscilla Nelson and Ed Cohen, Riding the Tiger is the true story of how people react, responded and courageously lead during corporate crisis. Based on the Satyam 2.5B scandal that rocked the Indian IT industry, Riding the Tiger provides leadership practices to calm the chaos and bring about organization renewal. - July 26, 2010 - Nelson Cohen Global Consulting
KJ Garett Has Just Released His New Novel: Black Mass
This book will keep your attention, and keep you on the edge of your seat. - July 26, 2010 - KJ Garett
Savant Books and Publications Announces Release of W. C. Peever's Fantasy Adventure Novel, "The Jumper Chronicles"
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 W.C. Peever's new book, "The Jumper Chronicles: Quest for Merlin's Map." - July 26, 2010 - Savant Books and Publications LLC
The Vampire Craze Driving the Entertainment Industry Could be a Potential Gold Mine for Author of Urban Fiction
The Gangsta Prophecy, the controversial novel by urban fiction writer Charles Allen, could prove to be more than what the author bargained for. He started out writing about a thug embroiled in a battle of good versus evil, but now the larger-than-life demon trying to bring him to defeat, could potentially steal the show in an entertainment environment where creatures of the night rule. - July 26, 2010 - Reign Dance Publishing
The Funny Side of Lung Cancer – Thomas Palfy’s Latest Book Published
Thomas Palfy, writer-photographer, creator of several Australian travel-photo books contracted lung cancer. He decided not to despair but to create a light hearted, witty account of his experiences in the hospital. At the same time he is encouraging people not to give up when facing adversity in life. - July 25, 2010 - Thomas Palfy
Grand Opening of Lena Land Books One of the Newest Online Only Booksellers
An introduction to Lena Land Books and author Lena Williamson. - July 25, 2010 - Lena Land Books
Sixty Savvy Tips Given to Overcome UNDERDOg Mentality in Guide Published by Gionic
Lamont Turner’s first book takes readers on a journey of self-discovery as he teaches them that, underdogs or not, they can create the option to guarantee victory. - July 25, 2010 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
New Novel by Todd Shorack Puts Youthful Spin on Life of a Modern-Day Theodore Roosevelt; Released by Dog Ear Publishing
A 12-year-old boy finds a pair of riding boots and an Army hat worn in the Spanish-American War while rummaging in his grandparents’ attic. The clothes, which fit him perfectly, introduce Ted Rozock to his great-grandfather and the famous man he fought beside in Cuba – Theodore... - July 25, 2010 - Dog Ear Publishing
New Young Adult Release Delivers Spine-Tingling Thrills and Exciting Mystery; Dog Ear Publishing Releases 'Zeke Proper and the Sacrifice at Alder Cove' by Brad Cameron
When Zeke Proper moves with his family to his father’s scenic hometown, he’s sorry to leave his old friends behind but looking forward to new adventure and new faces. Little does he know that the town holds secrets—potentially dangerous secrets—and the people he meets are... - July 25, 2010 - Dog Ear Publishing
The New Book, "My Crazy, Pregnant Wife" is Now Selling Online Detailing a Spin on Pregnancy for Dads and Moms Alike
Author Jeff Walter takes the reader down a road less travelled in the pregnancy stages of women, week by week over the course of 9 months. This pregnancy playbook for dads will keep the audience laughing as the reader learns what a "Preggo-Stat" can teach a husband about the weekly moodiness of his crazy pregnant wife. - July 24, 2010 - My Crazy, Pregnant Wife!
Newest Release from Lena Land Books: Destiny's Revenge by L.S. Williamson
New Book Release from Lena Land Books. - July 24, 2010 - Lena Land Books
Government Kills in New Political Thriller from Code Publishing
Author targets Congress in new libertarian novel. - July 24, 2010 - Code Publishing
Savant Books and Publications Announces Release of Jean Blasiar's "Poor Rich" Coming-of-Age Novel
Savant Books and Publications LLC, Honolulu, Hawaii, publisher of significant books and enduring media for the 21st century, is pleased to announce the release of Jean Blasiar's new, contemporary, coming-of-age novel, "Poor Rich." - July 23, 2010 - Savant Books and Publications LLC
Secrets of Law of the Spirit Unlocked in Outlook for a Better Life, Published by Outskirts Press
Veteran author Haile Gebre Egziabher today announced the release of his third and newest religious work, Outlook for a Better Life, published by Outskirts Press. In this affirming book Egziabher explores the teachings of Jesus to provide a solid introduction to Christian basics so that his readers... - July 23, 2010 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
New Korean-English Grammar, The Convey Excel Series: Verbs, Published by Outskirts Press
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published The Convey Excel Series: Verbs Vol. 1 (A-H), by Younchong Wojciechowski, MSAJS, and James Wojciechowski, BBA. The authors’ most recent book to date is an 8.3 x 11.7 paperback in the English as a second language category and is available worldwide on book... - July 23, 2010 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Tools to Design a Perfect Life Given in Reflective Empowerment, Published by Outskirts Press
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published Reflective Empowerment: Empower Yourself by Philip Guy Rochford. The author's most recent book to date is a 7 x 10 paperback in the self-help, personal growth and success category and is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and Barnes... - July 23, 2010 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Car Dealerships Dissected and Exposed by Career Insider in DUH!, Published by Outskirts Press
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published DUH! by Douglas R. Manley. The author's most recent book to date is a 6 x 9 paperback business and economics/automobile industry category and is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and Barnes & Noble. The webpage at www.outskirtspress. - July 23, 2010 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Lives of Expatriates: San Miguel de Allende: A Place in the Heart, Published by Outskirts Press
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published San Miguel de Allende: A Place in the Heart: Expatriates Find Themselves Living in Mexico by John Scherber. The author's most recent book to date is a 5.5 x 8.5 paperback in the Mexican travel category and is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as... - July 23, 2010 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Can Romance Thrive with Younger Man Asks After All These Years, Published by Outskirts Press
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published After All These Years by Trish Edmisten. The author's most recent book to date is a 5.5 x 8.5 paperback in the contemporary romantic fiction category and is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and Barnes & Noble. The webpage at... - July 22, 2010 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
EverWing Series Continues with Cunning Wizard in Vanished, Published by Outskirts Press
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published Vanished: Book Two: The Saga of EverWing by MJ Grothoff. 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. The webpage at... - July 22, 2010 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Philosophical Bent to New Crime Fiction, The Castle of Wisdom, Published by Outskirts Press
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published The Castle of Wisdom by Paul Spock. The author's most recent book to date is a 6 x 9 paperback in the crime fiction category and is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and Barnes & Noble. The webpage at... - July 22, 2010 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Gathered at Her Sky, a Celebration of Life, Black Love and Humanity: Award-Winning Poet/Artist/Filmmaker from Brooklyn Has New Book
Tantra-zawadi’s powerful poetry brings lyrical compassion into activism as well as the power of healing. Bruce George, Co-Founder of Russell Simmons Def Poetry Jam says "Tantra's writing oozes with the passion of Neruda and the sensitivity of Sonia." She exposes the pain endured by women of color, both past and present: genital mutilation, rape, AIDS, apartheid, domestic violence, racial discrimination and sexism. And how they must rise above these obstacles, stronger and healed. - July 22, 2010 - The Brownstone Poets
ASM Publishing Launches Children's Book 'Michael & The Troll' on iPad
Following the success of her cookbook '9 to5 Food' on iPhone and iPad, author Sonam Mishra has made her debut in children’s fiction with the release of her short story 'Michael & The Troll' on the iPad (http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/michael-the-troll/id38063). Join Michael and his... - July 22, 2010 - ASM Publishing