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TAPP Steps in Time Management Book Now Available in E-Reader Format
The new time management book by Shirley Fine Lee “T.A.P.P. Steps in Time Management” is now available on Amazon in both print and e-reader formats. - October 28, 2010 - Shirley Fine Lee
Innovative New View of Christian Love Offered in Learn to Love, Published by Outskirts Press
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published Learn to Love: Becoming the People God Intended by Dan Gilman. The author's most recent book to date is a 5.5 x 8.5 paperback in the Christian religious life and love and marriage category and is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and... - October 28, 2010 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Artist Must Adapt to Painful Paradoxes of Life in Walking Fish, Published by Outskirts Press
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published Walking Fish: A Novel by Joanne Bodin. The author's most recent book to date is a 5.5 x 8.5 paperback in the literary fiction category and is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and Barnes & Noble. The webpage at... - October 28, 2010 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Mystery Writer Publishes Second Novel in Best-Selling Series, and Signs on with Literary Agency
Author Joe Perrone Jr. has published a new Matt Davis mystery, Opening Day, which picks up where the first Matt Davis Mystery, As The Twig Is Bent, left off. The book has been well received, and is available in both paperback and Kindle editions. - October 27, 2010 - Author Joe Perrone Jr. d/b/a Escarpment Press
The Brave Foundation Hosts Harry Potter Film Release Party for the Northwest Community
The Brave Foundation is pleased to announce that it is hosting a Harry Potter 7 Release Party for the Northwest community on Wednesday, November 17th, from 6:30pm to 9:30pm at Tacoma's Temple Theater in honor of the release of the final Harry Potter movie: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hollows Part 1. - October 27, 2010 - The Brave Foundation
Legendary, Award-Winning Susan Taylor, Known as Black Publishing's "Inspirational Godmother," Will be Featured Speaker at Rev. Ike's Historic Church in NYC on November 28
Susan Taylor, inspirational author, activist and editor emeritus of Essence Magazine who, as a young woman, was influenced by Rev. Ike's motivational, life-changing teachings will return to Rev. Ike's Christ Community United Church as featured speaker on Sunday, November 28, 2010. - October 27, 2010 - Reverend Ike Ministries
Pianist’s Loss Prompts Suspenseful Quest in Street Gentlemen, Published by Outskirts Press
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published Street Gentlemen by Beverly Kelly. The author's most recent book to date is a 6 x 9 paperback in the fictional suspense category and is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and Barnes & Noble. The webpage at... - October 27, 2010 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
A Christian Life, Fully Lived, in Memoir "Is God On Our Side?,” Published by Outskirts Press
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published "Is God On Our Side?”: My Side? Your Side? Their Side? by Richard Thomsen. The author's most recent book to date is a 6 x 9 paperback in the Christian religious life and prayer category and is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as... - October 27, 2010 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Four People Must Exorcise Their Past in When It's Too Late to Tell, Published by Outskirts Press
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published When It's Too Late to Tell by J. Evan Johnson. The author's most recent book to date is a 6 x 9 paperback in the Christian fiction category and is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and Barnes & Noble. The webpage at... - October 27, 2010 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Vet with Flashbacks and PTSD Solves a Murder in Truthful Moments, Published by Outskirts Press
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published Truthful Moments by Tom Reed. The author's most recent book to date is a 5 x 8 paperback in the criminal fiction category and is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and Barnes & Noble. The webpage at... - October 27, 2010 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
How to Have Fitness in Marriage and Finance: Couples and Money, Published by Outskirts Press
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published Couples and Money: Cracking the code to ending the #1 conflict in marriage by Jackie Black, Ph.D. The author's most recent book to date is a 5.5 x 8.5 paperback in the family, relationships and marriage category and is available worldwide on book retailer... - October 27, 2010 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Romance, Mystery, and Passion Drive Debut Novel, Schloss Valkuriz, Published by Outskirts Press
Author Felicia N. Cheung today announced the release of Schloss Valkuriz, published by Outskirts Press. A story of true love and hope amid inconsolable loss and despair, Cheung’s debut novel encourages her readers to embrace the beauty of a sacred rose and to discover the mystery that... - October 27, 2010 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Outskirts Press Presents K9 Heroes, Honors the Dogs of War, by Nicole Arbelo
Since the War on Terror began, no other book has been written about the teamwork of K9 handlers and their four-legged partners serving our country in Iraq and Afghanistan. Military dogs have long been used in combat, but when their service was over they were often euthanized or left behind. Today,... - October 27, 2010 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Product Management Tips and Tactics: Medical Device Marketing, Published by Outskirts Press
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published Medical Device Marketing: Strategies, Gameplans & Resources for Successful Product Management by Terri Wells. The author's most recent book to date is a 7 x 10 paperback in the business, economics and marketing category and is available worldwide on book... - October 27, 2010 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Murder Respects Neither Wealth Nor Comfort in Deadly Portfolio, Published by Outskirts Press
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published Deadly Portfolio: A Killing in Hedge Funds by John J. Hohn. The author's most recent book to date is a 6 x 9 paperback in the mystery and detective fiction category and is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and Barnes & Noble. Deadly... - October 27, 2010 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
United Way of Greater LA Presents Warren Whitlock “How Social Media Can Improve Your Business And Our Communities”
United Way of Greater Los Angeles (UWGLA) host a training for professionals and businesses on how to use social media to grow your business, have more impact, create leads and do good. Taught by Warren Whitlock of BestSellerAuthors.com - October 27, 2010 - Carbon Digits
Unique Magic and Mythic Mission Drive a Chronicle of Endylmyr, Published by Outskirts Press
Novelist Charles Hall today announced the release of A Chronicle of Endylmyr: The Witches of Endylmyr, published by Outskirts Press. Hall’s splendid fantasy perches readers on the pinnacles of suspense as the retired mercenary, Gylfalin, and his cousin, Pendaran the Archer, try to rescue... - October 27, 2010 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
"Eddie Munster" 1st Season 1964 "The Munsters" Velvet Coat Auction/Sale at Universal Studios, CA, Globe Theater, Nov. 6th, 2010, SyFy Channel's TV show Hollywood Treasure
Munster Fans now have an opportunity to own a highly coveted piece of history from an Iconic Universal Studios TV's Show "The Munsters." Up for bids, along with many items of interest to Hollywood Fans is the Original Season #1, 1964 Eddie Munster Velvet Coat. This televised event is part of the SyFy Channel's new TV show "Hollywood Treasure." - October 26, 2010 - Incorporate That Incorporated c/o Helen Darras
Tale of Prominent Texana Pioneer Told in Amasa Clark's Journey, Published by Outskirts Press
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published Amasa Clark's Journey: The Road from New York to Texas by Barbara L. Skipper, Ed.D. The author's most recent book to date is a 5.5 x 8.5 paperback in the historical fiction category and is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and Barnes... - October 26, 2010 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Witty One Liners Fill Dating Down and Other Sticky Situations, Published by Outskirts Press
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published Dating Down and Other Sticky Situations: A Book of One Liners by Diane E. Baxter. The author's most recent book to date is a 5 x 8 paperback in the adult humor category and is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and Barnes & Noble. - October 26, 2010 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Privileged Youth, Pigheaded Beauty Converge: Class Collision, Published by Outskirts Press
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published Class Collision: Fall From Grace by Annette Mackey. The author's most recent book to date is a 6 x 9 paperback in the coming of age fiction category and is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and Barnes & Noble. The webpage at... - October 26, 2010 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
TBI Purgatory: Comes After Being in TBI Hell, Published by Outskirts Press
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published TBI Purgatory: Comes After Being in TBI Hell by Geo Gosling. 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 &... - October 26, 2010 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
High Adventure with a Twist of Wit in Debut Novel: Track of the Jaguar, by Kate Stephens
Author Kate Stephens today announced the release of Track of the Jaguar, A Samantha Connor Novel, published by Outskirts Press. Stephens’ debut work places pilot Samantha Connor in the jungles of Belize, amid dangers of drug trafficking and antiquity theft, to follow up on the one clue to her... - October 26, 2010 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Tale of Bright Young Girl with a Secret Shame, Unresolved Issues, Published by Outskirts Press
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published Unresolved Issues: Revelation and Knowledge by Patrick L. Brooks. The author's most recent book to date is a 6 x 9 paperback in the family and relationships, abuse and child abuse category and is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and... - October 26, 2010 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Fifteen Years of Hard Work and Dedication Pay Dividends for Author Robert Stanek and His Dream of Bugville with the Publication of His 18th Bugville Critters Picture Book
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 as much as they did, and that’s exactly what Robert Stanek set out to do in 2004. Now his 18th Bugville tale is coming to print for the first time. - October 25, 2010 - RP Books & Audio - Reagent Press
Kangaroo Books Announces New Children's Book Coming in November, Kangaroo's Shoes
Founder of Kangaroo Books and writer Richelle Taylor Krzak today announced her first children’s book, Kangaroo’s Shoes, will be available in stores and online November 25, 2010. Highlights of the book: Little Joey Kangaroo has an elaborate adventure to retrace his steps in order to find his lost shoes. Joey learns an important lesson about honesty and a parent’s unconditional love. Skill-building elements include highlighted alphabet letters for children. - October 24, 2010 - Kangaroo Books
Motivating Tribute to American Females, Women of Inspiration, Published by Outskirts Press
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published Women of Inspiration: WE ARE - WE WILL - WE CAN by Dr. David L. Reynolds, Jr. (PhD). The author's most recent book to date is a 6 x 9 paperback in the historical biography category and is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and Barnes... - October 24, 2010 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Kimberly Wiefling Selected as a “Top-Idea Maven” by The Woman’s Advantage
Entrepreneur’s Advice Featured in 2011 Woman’s Advantage Calendar Kimberly Wiefling, author of “Scrappy Women in Business” and president of Wiefling Consulting, LLC, was selected from over 5,000 submissions to be featured in The 2011 Woman’s Advantage Shared Wisdom... - October 23, 2010 - Wiefling Consulting, LLC
Classy Scribe Releases New Novel: Accidents Happen by Marlene Sanchez
Romantic Trysts & Classy Scribe Announces Release of ‘Accidents Happen’ New author, Marlene Sanchez, releases her first novel. Romantic Trysts & Classy Scribe Publications released their newest title nationwide. ‘Accidents Happen’ by Marlene Sanchez, was made... - October 23, 2010 - Romantic Trysts and Classy Scribe
Will Future Halloweens be Bat-Less? Author Mary Kay Carson's Newly Released Book, The Bat Scientists, Seeks an Answer.
Newly released book features conservationists working to save bats from a devastating bat disease and other threats to their survival. - October 23, 2010 - Mary Kay Carson
Stories for Children Publishing Families Matter Blog Hosts the Authors of the Newly Released Book the Familiars
Interview with Adam Epstein & Andrew Jacobson - Authors of The Familiars, Harper Collins September 2010 - October 22, 2010 - Stories for Children Magazine
Explore the Fantasy Worlds of Ruin Mist in New Comic Book by Robert Stanek, Published by Reagent Press
A decade before the events of the bestselling author Robert Stanek's epic Ruin Mist, Kingdoms and Dragons books, a princess named Delinna Alder touches one of the Four Orbs crafted by Dnyarr, the last great Elf King of Greye, and is transformed forever. But Princess Delinna Alder has much to learn about the lethal price of being both within time and outside its bounds. - October 21, 2010 - RP Books & Audio - Reagent Press
Enslow Publishers, Inc. Releases New Teen Holocaust Series
True Stories of Teens in the Holocaust series provides a great resource that can be used for Holocaust curriculum and International Holocaust Remembrance Day connections. - October 21, 2010 - Enslow Publishers, Inc.
Interactive eBook Puts Parents and Students in Control of the College Search, Application and Financial Aid Process
"College Bound - Proven Ways to Plan and Prepare for Getting into the College of Your Dreams" provides the same valuable information independent college counselors charge thousands of dollars for - but for a lot less and in an easy-to-use interactive format. - October 21, 2010 - College Path Publishing
BookWhirl.com Features The Healers by Thomas Heric and Cheryl Madeleine Lodico
BookWhirl.com announces its featured book and author for the month of October, The Healers by Thomas Heric and author Cheryl Madeleine Lodico. - October 21, 2010 - BookWhirl.com
Dark Fantasy Novel Malagon Rising Hits Bookshelves This October
Southern California-based publisher Luecrota Press announced today that upcoming dark fantasy novel "Malagon Rising" by G. Winston Hyatt will hit bookstore shelves on October 20, 2010. Malagon Rising tells the story of the Solaran Empire as it rots from within. Imperial Prince Prince... - October 20, 2010 - Leucrota Press
Author Lee Kessler’s Radio Interviews Score Big with Gen X, Y and Boomers
Lee Kessler’s live radio interviews focusing on how terrorists are causing a schism in America, appeal to multigenerational audiences across the US. Over a dozen shows coast to coast have listeners reading “White King Rising.” - October 20, 2010 - Lee Kessler
New Release Put Out by Dog Ear Publishing Prescribes Life-Saving Treatments for Painkiller Addiction; Book By Jana Burson, M.D.
Pain Pill Addiction, published by Dog Ear Publishing, explores prescription drug addiction and its costs to society. “The insurance industry estimates that diversion of prescription medication to addicts and abusers costs medical insurers about $72.5 billion per year,” the author writes. Addiction has another cost: ruined relationships, health and careers. But medically assisted treatment such as methadone or buprenorphine offers real hope. - October 20, 2010 - Dog Ear Publishing
Sisters Explore Egypt’s Pyramids in New Children’s Book by Heather Jansen, Published by Dog Ear Publishing
Adventure seeker Katie Kross looks for new places to explore with help from a map found in the attic. A journal written by a young girl in the early 1900s, stored with the map, tells of a magical trip to foreign countries made possible by a spell the girl’s grandmother put on the tarnished silver coins seen in clear pockets on every country on the map. Katie’s latest adventure takes her to Egypt, where she learns about the Pyramid of Khufu and the Great Sphinx. - October 20, 2010 - Dog Ear Publishing
New Fiction by Mass-Murder Witness Explores Reality of Violence, Hunger of Evil; Book by Charisse Goodman, Released by Dog Ear Publishing
Based on the author’s personal experience, The Starved Senses offers a new answer to old questions: Why do people commit heinous acts of violence, and how do they arrive at the mental state necessary to bully, torment and murder those who have done them no harm? John Affame is one example. He’s an angry man, and as his world crumbles around him he becomes out of touch, which makes him dangerous. When he walks into a law firm and starts shooting, he makes worldwide headlines. - October 20, 2010 - Dog Ear Publishing
Mistitarot, Tarot Reader and Internet Radio Show Host Proves That Having a Great Day is as Easy as Flipping Through a Book
Have A Great Day, Quotes To Make You Think & Laugh, 119 pages, Publisher: Lulu.com. - October 19, 2010 - Mistitarot.com
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
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