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James Gerdeman Authors New Book Aiming to Entertain All with "Jimmy Goes Hunting" in Time for the Holidays
James Gerdeman has the audacity to think little boys can go hunting and it is good for them. He thinks time spent with grandpa, dad and uncles is priceless. The time spent with nature adds another wonderful dimension. Hunting is more than a sport. It teaches survival and respect for each other as well as nature. Gerdeman’s brother Dave said, “Read Jimmy Goes Hunting.” - November 16, 2010 - JDGerdeman
Children's Book Authors Offer Rewards for Your Pledges
New York-based authors Jerry and Patsy Di Leo are seeking pledges to fund their third children's picture book, Gabriella Counts to Ten in Eight Languages. Those making pledges receive rewards such as autographed copies of the Di Leo's books. The award-winning authors have teamed up with... - November 16, 2010 - Jerry and Patsy Di Leo
Donald J. Farinacci Announces Cold War Trilogy
Donald J. Farinacci, author of the award-winning and critically acclaimed "Truman and MacArthur, Adversaries for A Common Cause," (Merriam Press, 2010), through his literary production company, Scrivener Literary Productions, announces the "Scrivener Cold War Trilogy" consisting... - November 16, 2010 - Donald J. Farinacci
Explore the Solar System with Author Robert Stanek as He Takes Readers Along on His Fifteen Year Dream of Bugville in His 21st Bugville Critters Picture Book
Robert Stanek has been dreaming of the stars and life beyond our world ever since reading Edgar Rice Burroughs classic “Mars” books as a child, and he’s always wanted to write a book that could inspire children to learn more about the things they see up in the sky from the moon... - November 15, 2010 - RP Books & Audio - Reagent Press
Stars Trek to Mercury in Zodiacts: Gemini Jamboree
Zodiacts: Gemini Jamboree by Donna McGarry introduces young readers to the Gemini experience through vibrant art and whimsical verse. Join Starrkitty, Leo and the gang as they travel to Mercury for a whirlwind expo. - November 14, 2010 - Zodiacts
"Revelation: The Epiphany of Cassandra Philips" - a Tightly Plotted Page Turner
Mark Poncy’s "Revelation: The Epiphany of Cassandra Philips" turns the lens of science fiction/fantasy upon the deep philosophical issues that have haunted mankind since the birth of imagination. - November 14, 2010 - Mark Poncy, Revelation
Lewis and Clarke Travel to Ithaca, New York
National Book Auctions, a public auction service located in Ithaca, NY, is pleased to offer at their Sunday, December 5th auction, the 1814 first printing of "Travels to the Source of the Missouri River and Across the American Continent to the Pacific Ocean." This volume contains the... - November 14, 2010 - National Book Auctions
New Release Tells Heartbreaking Story of Mother’s Quest for Helping Her Son Heal; Book by Sharon Dzialo, Released by Dog Ear Publishing
Everything changed when 12-year-old Adam Dzialo nearly drowned, spending more than 20 minutes underwater. The accident transformed him from a healthy, vibrant sports player to a tube-fed, nonverbal and severely traumatized child. Traditional options such as surgery, medication and therapy led not to success but to disappointment. But a meeting with an experienced clairvoyant shows the author a new way to treat her son, opening the family's minds to a deeper approach to Adam's recovery. - November 13, 2010 - Dog Ear Publishing
Book Launch: Kismet by Wayne Sharrocks (Pegasus Elliot Mackenzie Publishers Ltd).
This eagerly awaited new novel from highly acclaimed author Wayne Sharrocks is now on world-wide release. - November 13, 2010 - Pegasus Elliot Mackenzie Publishers Ltd
New Release Tells Story of Abuser Who Returns for Ultimate Revenge; Book by Maryellen Hess, Released by Dog Ear Publishing
Kate suffered years of cruelty and shame at the hands of Ben, her husband. One night, after Ben nearly kills her, Kate realizes she must testify against him to save her young daughter and herself. After Ben goes to prison Kate begins rebuilding her dignity and her life. But Ben is gone only two years and when he is released he is ready to exact revenge. Kate doesn’t know Ben is out until Emma, her daughter, disappears. To get Emma back, Kate must return to the deadly game Ben plays. - November 13, 2010 - Dog Ear Publishing
Runner and Globetrotter Poets Schlepp to Brooklyn in the Name of Poetry
Poets, Harry Bentivegna Lichtenstein, a runner and health enthusiast, and Maria Lisella, a travel writer by profession, will entertain the Brownstone Poets on Saturday, December 4. - November 13, 2010 - The Brownstone Poets
New Memoir by Dr. Lewis Reznik Describes Boy’s Journey During Holocaust’s Horrors; Published by Dog Ear Publishing
As Lewis Reznik was a boy coming of age, Nazi killing squads were sweeping the Polish countryside, slaughtering Jews such as his father. Eventually his sister, grandmother and other relatives are killed as the Nazis continue their relentless search for Jews. Reznik and his family faced challenges... - November 13, 2010 - Dog Ear Publishing
Poet Nicole Plain Signs with New Orleans Company, Your Time Publishing, LLC
Poet Nicole Plain has signed a contract with Your Time Publishing, LLC. Her first release is scheduled for early 2011 - November 13, 2010 - Your Time Publishing, LLC
Bestselling New Jersey Author Caridad Pineiro Celebrates Her 25th Release
New York Times bestseller Caridad Pineiro discusses the release of her 25th publication which is set along the Jersey Shore. - November 12, 2010 - Caridad Pineiro
James Gerdeman Authors New Book Slated to Hook All with "Jimmy Goes Fishing" and It is in Time for the Holidays
James Gerdeman wants everyone to experience a fun filled youth when young boys go fishing. Fishing is fun for everyone and when little boys set out to catch the Monster of Big Bend it becomes hilarious. They get creative when they need to earn money to buy new fishing poles. Gerdeman knows everyone will enjoy reading the antics and stories of family and friends. Gerdeman's own brother Al says "Read Jimmy Goes Fishing." - November 11, 2010 - JDGerdeman
Len Saunders Has Earned the Coveted Parent Tested, Parent Approved (PTPA) Seal of Approval
“An Adventure In Exercise” book series has been awarded the PTPA Winner’s Seal of Approval. - November 11, 2010 - Len Saunders
Damnation Books LLC Buys Realms of Fantasy Magazine
Warren Lapine, publisher of Realms of Fantasy Magazine and Kim Richards Gilchrist, CEO and co-owner of Damnation Books LLC announce the sale of Realms of Fantasy Magazine to Damnation Books LLC. Fans of the largest fantasy magazine in the world will be pleased to know the December 2010 issue will... - November 10, 2010 - Caliburn Press LLC
Enslow Publishers, Inc. Releases New Elementary Series on Working Dogs
Enslow Publishers, Inc., publisher of children’s books for the school and library market, announces the release of its new series, Amazing Working Dogs with American Humane. - November 10, 2010 - Enslow Publishers, Inc.
Fall 2010 Pinnacle Book Achievement Awards Announced
NABE announces the winners of the Fall 2010 Pinnacle Book Achievement Awards. - November 10, 2010 - NABE (North American Bookdealers Exchange)
Mongrel Empire Press Announces Anthology of New Oklahoma Writing
Mongrel Empire Press, An Eclectic Publishing House specializing in regional and unusual literary works, announces the upcoming release of Ain’t Nobody That Can Sing Like Me: New Oklahoma Writing. The anthology’s title is taken from a Woody Guthrie lyric entitled “Way Down Yonder... - November 10, 2010 - Mongrel Empire Press
Denver Author and Award-Winning Executive Recruiter, Kristi LeBlanc, Wins Prestigious Book Award with Living with Certainty: Experience Deep-Soul Joy
The National “Best Books 2010” Awards Names Kristi LeBlanc’s Living with Certainty: Experience Deep-Soul Joy Best New Non-Fiction Book of 2010. Kristi LeBlanc, can now add award-winning author to her list of accomplishments. USA Book News has once again hosted the National Best... - November 10, 2010 - Living with Certainty LLC
Farnham Author, Tania Tirraoro, Publishes eBook
Surrey author publishes book on Kindle and other ebook formats. - November 10, 2010 - Tirraoro PR
Innovative d100 Roleplaying Game from Author Robert Stanek a Hit with Math and Statistics Fans
Robert Stanek's innovative d100 system and active gaming rules have been a big hit with math and statistics fans who enjoyed the pure simplicity and power of the mathematics behind the rules. “Battle for Ruin Mist Core Roleplaying Game Rules” allows readers to explore and roleplay in the fantasy world of the popular Ruin Mist books. - November 09, 2010 - RP Books & Audio - Reagent Press
SCI-Arc Gallery Exhibition Debuts December 3
The Southern California Institute of Architecture (SCI-Arc) announces the book release of SCI-Arc Gallery 2002-10, produced by SCI-Arc Press and published by AADCU, Beijing. A discussion with gallery exhibitors and Director Eric Owen Moss will be held in SCI-Arc’s W.M. Keck Lecture Hall on Friday, December 3, 2010, at 7:00 pm. A book signing and reception will follow. - November 08, 2010 - Southern California Institute of Architecture
Latest Ohio World War II History Book Features Letters from G.I.’s
In time for Veteran’s Day, a new Ohio military history book by Victor Cleary titled, From Somewhere In France, tells the unique story of an entire Ross County village’s World War Two effort through the words of the combat veterans themselves. - November 08, 2010 - From Somewhere In France
Eternal Press Presents Eight New Titles
Eternal Press, a division of Damnation Books, LLC, has won awards and nominations including a Best Eye Catching Cover Art Award, nominations and finalists in the EPPIE and Pearl Awards, and published many award-winning authors and artists. Eternal Press is on a mission to provide affordable,... - November 07, 2010 - Caliburn Press LLC
Promise Delivers with a Royal Palm Literary Award
Kristie Cook's debut novel, Promise, wins First Place Royal Palm Literary Award in its category - Fantasy Published. - November 05, 2010 - Ang'dora Productions, LLC
FlyingWord, Inc. Launches First Ever 3D Audiobook: Treasure Island, the Experience
FlyingWord, Inc., an eBook innovator announced that it will release the first-ever interactive 3D audiobook: Treasure Island, The Experience for the iPad including an audio performance synchronized to original text combined 3D interactive elements. - November 05, 2010 - FlyingWord
New Teen Book Receives NABE Pinnacle Book Award
Friends of Choice has been chosen to receive the Fall 2010 Pinnacle Book Award - November 05, 2010 - Linda Nelson
2nd Annual New Orleans Coffee Festival Teams with Local Indie Novel: The Coffee Shop Chronicles of New Orleans
River House Publishing honors NOLA's tradion and culture through recently published novel, The Coffee Shop Chronicles of New Orleans, and partners with 2010 New Orleans Coffee Festival. - November 05, 2010 - The Coffee Shop Chronicles of New Orleans
Public Get Chance to Vote for 2010 William Hill Irish Sports Book of the Year
Following the announcement of the long list for the William Hill Irish Sports book of the Year 2010 it has been revealed that the public have the opportunity to be a member of the judging panel and choose this year’s winner. Eleven of Ireland’s top sports commentators will judge this... - November 05, 2010 - williamhill.com
New Memoir Released by Dog Ear Publishing Explores One Man’s Adventures in War, Law Enforcement; Book by SA John J. DePasquale CW3 (Ret)
A fatherless young boy’s true education on the streets of South Brooklyn in the 1950s and ’60s brings a surprising result: a successful career as a federal special agent with the Department of Defense. The author’s early life makes him an unlikely candidate for a job in law... - November 05, 2010 - Dog Ear Publishing
New Thriller Brings Mobster Era Back to Life on Streets of San Francisco; Book by Ronald James, Released by Dog Ear Publishing
Detective Sammy Shovel has had a chip on his shoulder for the last five years—ever since bullets meant for him instead killed his senior partner, Harry. He’s lowered his standards and will do anything to make money, including repossessions. Money has a habit of evaporating quickly... - November 05, 2010 - Dog Ear Publishing
Beyond My Horizon: An Educational Odyssey & Combat Memoir; New Book by Claude Regis Vargo, Released by Dog Ear Publishing
Two tours as a combat tank commander in the Marine Corps in Vietnam provided one set of battles for the author, but deciding to go back to college was almost as formidable. This high school dropout went through “pure hell and total mental warfare” after deciding to attend an Ivy League... - November 05, 2010 - Dog Ear Publishing
New Release Shares Trials and Tribulations That Forged Character of Renowned DJ.; Dog Ear Publishing Releases Book by Rochell D. “Ro Deezy” Hart
In the mid-1980s, the nation was shocked when a child was beaten to death in rural Oregon while under the care of the cult-like group, the Ecclesia Athletic Association. Eldridge Broussard, the father of the murdered child as well as the leader of the EAA, appeared on national television to defend... - November 05, 2010 - Dog Ear Publishing
New Fiction Release Juxtaposes Playful Poetry with Old-Time Photographs; Book by Deborah Kelley, Published by Dog Ear Publishing
This collection of poetry is designed to remind adults of their more playful selves, through whimsical wordplay as well as beautiful photographs of children from an earlier, more innocent time. Each poem evokes the guilelessness of young children at play as the pictures that accompany each poem... - November 05, 2010 - Dog Ear Publishing
New Fiction Release Tells Epic Love Story Set in Beautiful Lakes Region in Brazil; Book by Leonilda Goncalles, Released by Dog Ear Publishing
Jacì, the demure, beautiful daughter of a shopkeeper, finds love with Nivaldo, a hard-working young man from a neighboring village. They marry and raise a family, only to have their time together cut short due to a tragic accident. Jacì is left a widow with three children, unsure how to support herself and her young family. She falls in love with the charming - but married - owner of the hotel where she works. Fernando and Jacì make a life together in spite of the odds against them. - November 05, 2010 - Dog Ear Publishing
Join Author Robert Stanek and His Fifteen Year Dream of Bugville as He Takes Readers to Camp with Buster and Friends in His 20th Bugville Critters Picture Book
Robert Stanek’s 20th Bugville tale is coming to print for the first time officially on November 4, 2010. Join Robert as he tells about his own stays at Camp Timber-Lee. Robert Stanek quietly worked on the Bugville Critters for 15 years, satisfied with only the gleeful cheers, laughs and giggles of his children who delighted to hear his tales of Bugville and a little bug called Buster. As his children got older, they urged him to get the books published so other children could enjoy them. - November 04, 2010 - RP Books & Audio - Reagent Press
Balance Integration Group Releases Its Latest Book Titled A New Beginning
People experiencing a life crisis are not always able to see a way out of their predicament towards a life that is stable, healthy, and positive. Local author, Addison C. Arthur, writes a book that helps those encountering a life crisis to use it as an opportunity to change their lives for the better. - November 04, 2010 - Balance Integration Group
Irion Books Celebrates the Seven Summits 25th Anniversary
In November Arizona Author of the Summit Murder Mystery Series will appear at two local events and one in New York City. Charles G. Irion will be showcased for his mountain climbing knowledge, writing accomplishments, and philanthropy. - November 04, 2010 - Irion Books LLC
No Drive-by Shootings, Just Fun and Pranks in Memoir Then And Now, Published by Outskirts Press
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published Then And Now: Observations of an Old Guy by Fred Near. The author's most recent book to date is a 5.5 x 8.5 paperback in the autobiography and political book category and is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and Barnes & Noble. The... - November 04, 2010 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Outskirts Press Announces All Points North, Author Shelby R. Lee III
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published All Points North by Shelby R. Lee III, which is the author's most recent book to date. The 5.5 x 8.5 paperback cream in the Fiction / Fantasy / Short Stories category is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and Barnes & Noble for a... - November 04, 2010 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
New Suspense Novel, Endangered, Gaining Rapid Recognition
New Publishing Company’s First Novel Looks Like a Hit with Readers - November 04, 2010 - Smithwrights
Taxi Cab Bard Actor and and Awarding-Winning Performance Poet Hit Brooklyn's Literary Scene
The Brownstone Poets Presents New York's taxi cab bard and seasoned actor, Davidson Garrett, and Susanna Rich, an award-winning performance poet, on Tuesday, November 16 at Tillies of Brooklyn, a fun cafe for coffee, tea and yummy sandwiches and treats. The fun starts at 7p.m. and the open mic sign... - November 04, 2010 - The Brownstone Poets
Silent Film Star Celebrated at San Francisco Public Library Event Co-Sponsored by Louise Brooks Society
Silent film star shines in censored film based on controversial book. - November 04, 2010 - Louise Brooks Society
New Nonfiction Release by Dog Ear Publishing Celebrates the Rich Culture, Heritage of Nigeria; Book by Toyin Ayeni
Toyin Ayeni offers up a fascinating portrait of a burgeoning nation. She shares a brief history of the nation as well as an overview of the different ethnic groups found in the country, a list of illustrious Nigerians, and many other fun and interesting facts about this often-overlooked African nation. She offers up a list of common misconceptions and carefully refutes them. Ayeni paints a picture of a rich and varied history and people. - November 03, 2010 - Dog Ear Publishing
New Release Brings Shakespeare Puzzle Book to Playwright's Fans; Book by Skip Wild Harrington, Released by Dog Ear Publishing
Award-winning teacher Skip Wild Harrington and prominent American Shakespeare director Alec Wild have put together an authoritative, exuberant puzzle book for the “average” Shakespeare enthusiast and theatergoer. Jam-packed with criss-crosswords, anagrams, word scrambles, cryptograms, acrostics, word clouds, challenges, mazes, trivia challenges, word searches, jigsaws, and mix n’ matches, this book covers Shakespeare’s characters, settings, plots, heroes and villains. - November 03, 2010 - Dog Ear Publishing
NLAPW Host ‘10 Steps to Completing your Novel’
The National League of American Pen Women (NLAPW) in celebration of November as National Novel Month host "10 Steps to Completing your Novel" with Maureen Stack Sappéy. - November 03, 2010 - National League of American Pen Women
Desire Street Books & Press Opens Web Store on Southern and Christian Literature
Online bookstore with New Orleans flavor sits at intersection of commercial fiction, literature and non-fiction about American South and Judeo-Christian faith. - November 03, 2010 - Desire Street Books & Press
Eternal Press Releasing Eight New Titles on November 7th, 2010
Eternal Press, a division of Damnation Books, LLC, has won awards and nominations including a Best Eye Catching Cover Art Award, nominations and finalists in the EPPIE and Pearl Awards, and published many award-winning authors and artists. Eternal Press is on a mission to provide affordable,... - November 03, 2010 - Caliburn Press LLC