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Original, Spirit Self: Being Upfront with Yourself Published by Outskirts Press
Outskirts Press announces the latest highly anticipated body, mind, spirit, inspiration and personal growth book from Columbus, OH, author H. Gerard Lang. - January 10, 2012 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Lullaby- A Collection of Poems & Stories Launched by Vbrightbooks
A Collection of Poems & Stories (ISBN - 978-1-257-90871-4) has been launched at a gala party in Los Angles.“This is an exciting moment in my life,” the author said. - January 09, 2012 - V Bright Saigal
Chicken Feathers & Garlic Skin Saipan Sweatshop Exposé Now Available for Kindle and Nook E-Readers
Chicken Feathers & Garlic Skin: Diary of a Chinese Garment Factory Girl on Saipan, the ground-breaking book by Chun Yu Wang, that revealed the inside story of life in the garment factories (sweatshops) on Saipan, is now available for Kindle, Nook and other e-readers, as published by the Passion... - January 08, 2012 - The Passion Profit Company
Black Rose Writing Presents The Overlord Rising: Dragon Touched by E.W. Scott
“The last time she had seen those dark eyes they had been mocking her as dragon blood was poured down her throat. Mocking her as he turned her into a monster.” The Overlord Rising: Dragon Touched page 202. - January 08, 2012 - Black Rose Writing
Just About Books Talk Show Announces the Winner of the Book Award for Best Fiction – Cheryl's Choice for 2011
Cheryl Robinson, Executive Producer of the Just About Books Talk Show, one of the most popular literary talk shows, announces the winner of the Book Award for Best Fiction-Cheryl's Choice, The Prison Plumb Line by Yvonne J. Medley, an author from Maryland. The Just About Books Talk Show focuses on quality books for African American book lovers, and the winning book was chosen for both quality and popularity. It is a story about incarcerated women that opens hearts and broadens perspectives. - January 08, 2012 - JustAboutBooksTalkShow.com
Eternal Press Released a Batch of New Titles
Eternal Press is a division of Damnation Books, LLC. The publishing company released over 100 titles in 2011. Eternal Press will continue to bring quality, affordable fiction to e-readers and traditional readers world wide. - January 07, 2012 - Caliburn Press LLC
New in the Famous Authors Series Confucius Debuts on DVD January 31
Kultur is proud to announce a new release in the Famous Authors Series, Confucius, which will be available on DVD January 31, 2012. This overview of Confucius’ biography and philosophy from the Famous Authors series contextualizes Confucius’ life during the Zhou Dynasty, relaying the... - January 07, 2012 - Kultur International Films Ltd
Actress Linda Evans Guests with Susan McCray on "Getting to Know You" Airing Tuesday, Jan 10 at 6:30 P.M. Pacific and Eastern Time on Internet Radio KSAV.org
Linda Evans - when people hear her name they immediately think of the characters she's portrayed on the big and small screen - especially, Krystle Carrington on the ABC series "Dynasty." But, they don't know her as a good cook. Linda has combined her passion for preparing food with memorable moments from her life in her first memoir "Recipes For Life." Tuesday, Jan.10 at 6:30 p.m. pacific and eastern time, Linda guests on "Getting To Know You" hosted by Susan McCray on internet radio KSAV.org. - January 06, 2012 - Getting To Know You
Best-Selling Author Elle Febbo Plans Valentine’s Day Celebration with 525 Inner City Youth & Rifsocal
Best-Selling Author Elle Febbo, “What Love Is A-Z”, Plans Valentine’s Day Celebration with 525 Inner City Youth & Reading Is Fundamental of Southern California (RIFSoCal). - January 06, 2012 - Febbo Media, LLC.
Clarence-Henry Books Releases Peep in the Deep - Sea Creature Counting Book for Children Ages 4 and Under
Beneath Was a Peaceful, Quiet Place When Barely a Peep Gave Way to Something in the Deep. Your child will love learning their numbers with Peep in the Deep – Sea Creature Counting Book. Watch the ever growing number of sea creatures chase their former group across the pages ‘til the last but not least! - January 05, 2012 - Clarence-Henry Books
Black Rose Writing Presents Chasing Her Destiny by Terri Friedlander
“If we have to do this on our own, we will,” Sherri told Kent, and was surprised to see him look at her with respect. Perhaps, at last, he was beginning to acknowledge her absolute determination as a virtue, not a liability. - January 05, 2012 - Black Rose Writing
Three Free Amazon Marketing Options Prepare Self-Publishing Authors an Easy Way to Realize Their New Year's Resolutions
The Amazon Extreme Marketing Package from Outskirts Press offers self-publishing authors a head start on book marketing by taking triple advantage of the immense audience of Amazon.com, the largest online retailer in the United States. These valuable, popular options are free for authors who start self-publishing in January. - January 05, 2012 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Clarence-Henry Books Releases Picture Book Rudy and Cirrus of Karma in Android App Format
Rudy gets a lesson in Karma! A boy named Rudy breaks his mom's treasured vase and blames his little brother and sister. His mom sends him on an errand and he soon discovers sometimes what goes around comes around. - January 05, 2012 - Clarence-Henry Books
The Passion Profit Company Publishes Jamaican in China: Guess Who's Coming to Dim Sum for Kindle/Nook--the Second in the Living True to Your Self Series
As the second in its "Living True to Your Self" Role Model series, the Passion Profit Company, publisher of over 75 how to and inspirational products for and by "passionpreneurs," has announced the Kindle/Nook publication of Jamaican in China: Guess Who's Coming to Dim Sum, a... - January 05, 2012 - The Passion Profit Company
Local Author and College Professor Dr. Daniel Cillis to Appear on Good Day New Mexico, Jan. 6th to Talk About Centennial and What Might Have Been
Dr. Daniel R. Cillis, college professor, author and part-time New Mexico resident will appear on KOB’s Good Day New Mexico Friday, January 6th 2012, 11am (MST) - just in time to celebrate New Mexico’s Centennial. Talk show host Irene Estrada will interview Dr. Cillis about his new novel, Statehood of Affairs, a story about New Mexico’s journey to statehood set in 1911 as told through the eyes of lovers with ties to opposite sides of the border. Available online at Barnes & Noble and Amazon. - January 04, 2012 - Dr. Daniel Cillis
PulseBlaze Presents Forever Queen, by Cynthia White
Love her... hate her... just don't cross her... - January 04, 2012 - Pulse
Cambridge Books Releases "A Ghost at Stallion’s Gate" for 2012
"A Ghost at Stallion’s Gate" book 4 in the Shannon Delaney cozy paranormal mystery series by Elizabeth Eagan-Cox is now available world-wide, in paperback and popular e-book editions, including Kindle and Nook. - January 04, 2012 - ElizabethEaganCox.blogspot.com
Susan Mary Malone Gives Strong Caution to Up and Coming Writers
Developmental Editor Gives Pros and Cons to Learning the Rules of Writing and Editing. - January 04, 2012 - Malone Editorial Services
New Book Continues American Tradition of Skewering Politicians
A new humor eBook about the GOP, Conservative commentators, and the candidates for the Republican Presidential nomination has just been released. It is a timely book that takes on the political and sexual views of the Right Wing by satirizing their past statements and actions. - January 04, 2012 - Paul Giglia
Author Announces Release of New Matt Davis Mystery
Author Joe Perrone Jr has announced that Twice Bitten, the third in the Matt Davis Mystery Series, will be released in paperback and Ebook format on January 15th. The book will be available in regular and large print paperback editions from Createspace and in Kindle format. It will also be available in various other Ebook formats such as those for iPads and Nooks through Smashwords.com. - January 03, 2012 - Author Joe Perrone Jr. d/b/a Escarpment Press
Life on a Shoestring in Beverly Hills eBook Helping People with Cost Savings and Inspiration to Feel and Think Better
Life on a Shoestring In Beverly Hills - is a whimsical and inspirational handbook, about Christine Redlin's life as a single woman, which offers helpful, cost-saving ideas for a healthy and wealthy mindset for anyone to use, wherever you live. - January 03, 2012 - Feel And Think Better
Pump Up Your Book! Announces Jan ‘12 Authors on Virtual Book Tours
Announcement of Pump Up Your Book! Virtual Book Tours’ list of authors for January 2012. - January 02, 2012 - Pump Up Your Book Promotion PR
The Greater Reality: and the Evolution of Emotion's Author Answers Questions About New Theory of Creation
Many requests for a summary of the new theory of Creation have been made by people that have not read the book. To help with the explanation, author Don Brown has provided a summary of the new theory of Creation. - January 01, 2012 - "The Greater Reality: and the Evolution of Emotion" by independent author Don Brown
New Book Offers Groundbreaking Theory Unifying Antimatter and Human Souls
Ardiana Cohn is proud to announce the release of her new book, “The Truth.” This new work discusses research and commentary on the divine spark, antimatter and rules that govern equilibrium in the universe. - January 01, 2012 - Author, Ardiana Cohn
Author with Permanent Disabilities Shows Others How to Overcome Using Hope, Humor & Faith to Conquer Adversity
Dorothy Champion Smaniotto is proud to announce the release of her new book, The Burgundy Journal. This new work details the everyday struggles Dorothy Champion Smaniotto faces as a result of her numerous health conditions and her son's struggle with Asperger's Syndrome. The Burgundy Journey is... - January 01, 2012 - Author, Dorothy Champion Smaniotto
Leah Cole’s Latest Book, The Victor Way, Will be Released on Monday, January 2, 2012
On Monday, Orchid Road, LLC will release a new book by Leah Cole called The Victor Way. The former renovation author, Leah Cole, builds something new in her latest book, The Victor Way. She has laid down her hammer and picked up her pen to tell a new sort of story. This time instead of building... - January 01, 2012 - Orchid Road
Former Inmate Turns Entrepreneur. Jason Breedlove Founded Breedlove Publishing LLC and Just Released His Third Book, a Collection of Fictional Short Stories.
New Android Market calendar app and book of short stories. - December 29, 2011 - Breedlove Publishing LLC
"Unemployment as an Opportunity" by Marcus Valentiner
Overwhelmed by the challenges of looking for a job? Some usual and unusual steps to guide you through the process of job-search and life. - December 29, 2011 - Marcus Valentiner
Outskirts Press Announces Winner of the Free Amazon Kindle in Their 25 Days of Christmas Contest
Results are in from leading self-publisher Outskirts Press' 25 Days of Christmas contest and Jerry Weaver of Panama City Beach, FL is the winner of a new Amazon Kindle in the drawing from among the publisher’s Facebook fans. - December 28, 2011 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Irion Books Releases Fifth Book in the Summit Murder Mystery Series, Murder on Aconcagua
Today, Irion Books announces the much anticipated release of the fifth book in their Summit Murder Mystery Series, Murder on Aconcagua. One of the most unique series ever written, the Summit Murder Mystery Series is co-authored by Charles G. Irion and Ronald J. Watkins, and is set at the peaks of... - December 28, 2011 - Irion Books LLC
Multilingual Children's Books Give Away
Author has made free kindle downloads available for a limited time. - December 26, 2011 - Creations By Crouch L.L.C.
Patrick Mascola Shows Love, Success, Tragedy and Anguish in Hell On East Rock
Patrick Mascola’s book, Hell On East Rock (ISBN 978-0-533-16462-2), is the fictional saga of love, mystery, betrayal, and revenge that begins under the fireworks of Independence Day, 1953. Teenage siblings Jennifer and Tommy Kendal share a bond and a secret enterprise that will end one of... - December 26, 2011 - Patrick Mascola
Best Seller Published by Editora Cedraz is Free Until December 25th
The Editora Cedraz publishing house has launched a Christmas promotion to its readers. The Kindle book I remember my circus by Tom S. Figueiredo will be Free on Amazon.com from December 23rd to 25th. After this promotional period, the standard price will apply. I remember my circus is a... - December 25, 2011 - Editora Cedraz
Silent Hawk Books Expanding Market Throughout the West and Mid-West with Two Exciting Novels-"Silent Hawk" and "Justice Beyond the Trail's End" by Author, Alfred Patrick
Silent Hawk Books, the creator, publisher and marketer of stories that remain with you long after the book has returned to the shelf, started expanding its market during 2011 with two exciting novels, "Silent Hawk" and "Justice Beyond The Trail's End." The expansion has gone from primarily businesses in the states of Montana, Wyoming, North and South Dakota to additional states, in 2011, of Nebraska, Kansas, Iowa, Utah and New Mexico, and also the new markets of libraries and the internet. - December 24, 2011 - Silent Hawk Books
Linden Lane Press Poetry and Painting Prize 2011
Linden Lane Press is the home of Cuban artists, writers and poets living in exile. This year, Linden Lane Press held its first Poetry & Painting contest. Orlando Ferrand, Cuban-American poet, writer and painter won the LLP Poetry Prize. Candida Rodriguez won the LLP Painting Prize. There were a total of 3 finalist painters and 5 poets. Their extraordinary work in both artistic disciplines has been materialized into these two beautiful editions showcasing the work of these amazing artists/poets. - December 24, 2011 - Orlando Ferrand Writer & Artist
Cult Classic Rhubarb Culture Now Available on Amazon Kindle
The 1997 Apocalyptic Book Rhubarb Culture, originally published by Authorlink Press, is a futuristic tale about a Survivalist and his suicidal Cuban Girlfriend who try to escape the crumbling city of Miami. To do so, they are forced to battle the Police, a Demented CEO, and Members of a New Age Suicide Cult. - December 24, 2011 - Doug Shear
“The Code” eBook Offers Expert Secrets to Lifelong Personal Success in Any Industry, Any Project, Any Goal
With input from more than 40 experts across diverse industries, “The Code” downloadable ebook offers top-notch tips to achieving goals and realizing dreams in any endeavor. The personal development book is now available online at http://www.thecodeebook.com/ - December 23, 2011 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
New International Thriller Mixes Espionage, Business, and Sports
Author, Bob Robustelli, is pleased to announce the release of his new book, TeamWork. Team work is an international spy thriller that mixes business with sports to create a captivating suspense novel. - December 23, 2011 - Author, Bob Robustelli
Castle Builders (IL) Launches a New Digital Books Store for Children
booclips.com - A New Digital Books Store from Castle Builders (IL) Poised to Compete with Disney's Digital Books Store. - December 23, 2011 - Castle Builders (IL)
American Soccer Dream Now Available on All Major E-Reader Platforms
You can now find American Soccer Dream on all your favorite reader stores and devices -- the IBookStore, Kindle, Nook and Sony Reader stores. - December 22, 2011 - An American Soccer Dream
Break-Through New Author Releases First Book, Love on the Edge of Tomorrow
The book features a co-ed, Alexandra, who is preparing for a major horse competition when she is suddenly swept away to a planet in the future where she learns that she is the missing crown princess. - December 22, 2011 - GM Trust
Black Rose Writing Presents The Wicked Mark by Rebecca Brewington
Black Rose Writing is proud to announce that it has acquired the publishing rights to The Wicked Mark by Rebecca Brewington. - December 22, 2011 - Black Rose Writing
Gaia Warms the Season and Helps Cool the Planet
This holiday season will be a little warmer and a little greener for Chicago-area recipients of gently used coats, like-new toys and books, thanks to The Gaia Movement USA, volunteer organizations and the aldermen in 2nd; 3rd; 7th; 12th; 15th; 24th wards. More than 1000 books, 800 toys have been or will be given to families in need this season. More than 200 warm like-new winter coats will be given this week to families in need through shelters around Chicago. - December 22, 2011 - Gaia MOvement USA
MPPublishing Offers Jasmin Palo's New Medical Thriller "Heart Attack" at a Special Price
Follow private detective Nathan Stone around the streets of Reno in Jasmin Palo's new book "Heart Attack" which engages the reader from the beginning. - December 21, 2011 - MPPublishing
Outskirts Press Reveals Top 10 Best Selling Books in Self-Publishing for November 2011
Outskirts Press, the fastest-growing full-service self-publishing and book marketing company today announced its top ten titles for November. - December 21, 2011 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Dunrobin Publishing Releases New Novel. Dancing Priest Author Available for Interviews.
Dunrobin Publishing announces the release of a new novel, Dancing Priest, a gripping love story about two people who find themselves separated by faith, distance and tragedy, and a love born, separated, and reborn in faith and hope. Written by St. Louis author Glynn Young, Dancing Priest tells the... - December 21, 2011 - Dunrobin Publishing
New Novel Discusses the Hot Topic of Bullying and Gay Students
Author, J. Kelly Poorman is pleased to announce the release of his new book, And A Child... This book follows two boys that meet in high school when one of them steps up to the plate to stop the other from getting his butt kicked by three bullies. At what point do you stop turning a blind eye when... - December 21, 2011 - Author, J. Kelly Poorman
Miravista Press Challenges Every American to Pass the U.S. Citizenship Test with the Release of Their New Book, the American Challenge
MiraVista Press releases a new book, The American Challenge, that includes what every American should know about their country. Recent studies have shown that almost half of the country is ignorant about basic civics and historical facts about America. This book addresses that lack of knowledge. - December 20, 2011 - MiraVista Press
New Juvenile Collection, Angel Treasure Stories, Published by Outskirts Press
Outskirts Press announces the latest highly anticipated juvenile fiction short stories book from Surrey, BC, author Darlene Cozart. - December 20, 2011 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Combat Medic Writes Memoir About War, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and What It Takes to be a Modern Day Combat Medic
My Journey As A Combat Medic: From Desert Storm to Operation Enduring Freedom by: Patrick Thibeault US Army Medical Sergeant (Ret) & Family Nurse Practitioner Combat Medics are the unsung heroes of war. Hollywood prefers to focus on the glamour of Special Operations units or the spectacle of... - December 19, 2011 - combat medic