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VERONIKA and Apocalypse of the Barbarians Now Available on Kindle
Islands Press is pleased to announce the electronic release of Sandy Krolick's two latest offerings on Kindle. VERONIKA: The Siberian's Tale (A novel) and Apocalypse of the Barbarians: Inquisitions on Empire are both available now as downloads for $0.99 (ninety-nine cents) on Amazon. Here are... - December 18, 2011 - Islands Press
Biblical Archaeology Society Releases Free E-Book, "Dead Sea Scrolls: Discovery and Meaning"
The Dead Sea Scrolls: Discovery and Meaning e-book takes a look at the significance of the Dead Sea Scrolls and explores how they relate to the Bible, Christianity and Judaism. This edition of the e-book will also include information on the War Scroll, the Temple Scroll and the Book of Enoch. - December 18, 2011 - Biblical Archaeology Society
Texas Author Returns to His Roots for Book Signing
Author Gregory G. Allen will be in Dallas for a book signing of Well With My Soul on Wednesday December 21. - December 17, 2011 - ASD Publishing
Remember Point Releases Inspirational Christmas Book on Apple's iBooks
Remember Point, a publishing company based in Santa Monica, California, releases the uplifting ebook, "Christmas Cowboys, Mistletoe Diner and other Short Stories: A Collection of New Fiction for the Holidays" in Apple's iBookstore, just in time for the holidays. - December 17, 2011 - Remember Point
Author James Gerdeman Offers Millions of eBook Readers, Topical Choices for 2012
“My fans now have a variety of topics from which to choose for their electronic reading experience,” said Gerdeman. He has written books germane to the issues of 2012. These include a way to stop smoking, techniques to be more effective in the workplace, tutorial and historical perspective on RFID, (Radio Frequency Identification), an historical perspective of race in America, a Tea Party tutorial and fun stories about boys growing up with the freedom to explore. - December 17, 2011 - JDGerdeman
New Novel Mixes Politics, the Debt Crisis, and an Aging Population with a Science Fiction Conspiracy
Author Thomas Seniors is pleased to announce the release of his new science fiction novel, Elder Virus. This sci-fi tale depicts the story of Wally Scot's race against time as he unravels a conspiracy to destroy the elderly population of the United States. This book shows how a big pharmaceutical... - December 17, 2011 - Author, Thomas Seniors
Maryland Author Releases New Powerful Science Fiction Novel
Maryland author, Kenneth Rogers, Jr. releases the new science fiction novel, Sequence. Rogers has previously written two other works of fiction and is currently working on the first book in a trilogy. Andrea Remus and Thomas Charon are trapped inside the Pandora Complex, a phenomena which causes... - December 17, 2011 - Author, Kenneth Rogers Jr.
Writing Prompts from Nursery Rhymes by Working Writer’s Club Member Billie A. Williams
Nursery Rhymes are a sure fire bet to get your writing flow going. Discover through Billie A. Williams’ article how famous writers utilized nursery rhymes as writing prompts. - December 17, 2011 - Working Writer's Club
Living Small Press Publishes Exit City (Occupy the Whole Damned Thing) by British Arts Council Book of the Year Author Michael J. Alan
Says Living Small Press editor Delphine Cheney, "Alan's novel is a kind of Atlas Mugged. The corporate pandemic monetizes humanity, shifting rewards from creators and producers to gamblers and executive con artists. Occupy groups protest student debt, outsourcing, downsizing, backbreaking... - December 16, 2011 - Living Small Press
Children’s Author, Nicole Weaver - Launches Children’s Book, My Sister Is My Best Friend
Come explore the wonderful world of sisterhood both together and with mother in Nicole Weaver's latest children's book, My Sister Is My Best Friend. - December 16, 2011 - Nicole Weaver, children's author
"Yer Blues" - Fresh British Fiction, Now Available for the Kindle
Download "Yer Blues" - onto your Kindle (or using the Kindle app) - for the special price of £1.45. - December 16, 2011 - Othniel Smith
The Mexican Mind - Understanding & Appreciating Mexican Culture
A profile of the mindset and behavior of Mexicans based on over 100 key "cultural code words" in their language, with guidelines for businesspeople, law enforcement agencies, students, teachers and travelers on how to interact with Mexicans effectively. - December 16, 2011 - Boye De Mente dba Phoenix Books
Sh Sh Sh Let the Baby Sleep Earns the Children's Literary Classics Seal of Approval
Children's Literary Classics is pleased to announce that the children's picture book, Sh Sh Sh Let the Baby Sleep, written by Kathy Stemke and illustrated by Jack Foster has been selected to receive the Children's Literary Classics Seal of Approval. The CLC Seal of Approval is a designation... - December 16, 2011 - Author Kathy Stemke
Trouble on Earth Day Awarded the Children's Literary Classics Seal of Approval
Children's Literary Classics is pleased to announce that the children's picture book, Trouble on Earth Day, written by Kathy Stemke of Mount airy, Georgia, has been selected to receive the Children's Literary Classics Seal of Approval. The CLC Seal of Approval is a designation reserved for those... - December 16, 2011 - Author Kathy Stemke
Ground-Breaking Road Map to Jobs in Hollywood
Just-published e-book maps new doors to film employment - December 15, 2011 - Anne M. Strick
New Book Tells of Alleged 1964 UFO Encounter in California
The new book "Aliens in the Forest: The Cisco Grove UFO Encounter," by UFO researchers Noe Torres and Ruben Uriarte, tells the story of a man who allegedly encountered "aliens" while bow hunting with two friends in a desolate wilderness in Northern California in 1964. - December 15, 2011 - RoswellBooks.com
Maryland Author Releases New Novel That Mixes Science Fiction, Fantasy, Philosophy & Morality
Author, Corny Cornball, is pleased to announce the release of his new science fiction novel. "Sync I Eternity: The Guy Science" by Corny Cornball intends for his readers to come to the realization that death should not be feared. Part science-fiction, part fantasy, part philosophical, Cornball believes that his book will stand out from others in how it treats the afterlife and uses to different genres to illustrate his points. - December 15, 2011 - Author, Corny Cornball
Black Rose Writing Presents Beta: The Scorpion and The Bull by Wallace/Anderson
Black Rose Writing is proud to announce that it has acquired the publishing rights to Beta: The Scorpion & The Bull by Phillip Wallace and Tyler Anderson. “Almost dying may be part of the job but it’s not something I want to make into a habit,” Dash interjected after Johnny’s chuckle. “And wipe that stupid smirk off your face.” - December 15, 2011 - Black Rose Writing
The Brownstone Poets Presents Two Powerful Poets George Held and Claudia Serea on Saturday, January 7 at 2:30 P.M. at Park Plaza Restaurant in Historic Brooklyn Heights
The Brownstone Poets presents two powerful poets George Held and Claudia Serea on Saturday, January 7 at 2:30 p.m. at Park Plaza Restaurant in historic Brooklyn Heights. Enjoy the varied menu at this affordable family-run diner while listening to great poetry. Poetry grows in Brooklyn Heights and... - December 15, 2011 - The Brownstone Poets
The Brownstone Poets Presents Two "Girl Power" Poets Amy Leigh Cutler and Ronnie Norpel on Tuesday, January 17 at 7 P.M. at Tillie's of Brooklyn
The Brownstone Poets presents “Girl Power” poets Amy Leigh Cutler and Ronnie Norpel on Tuesday, January 17 at 7 p.m. at Tillie's of Brooklyn. Come to Tillie's of Brooklyn and enjoy the quaint student-friendly café ambiance located near Pratt and St. Joseph's College. Feast on... - December 15, 2011 - The Brownstone Poets
Black Rose Writing Presents The Adventures of The Rum Plum Plenty by Dahn Lee
Black Rose Writing is proud to announce that it has acquired the publishing rights to The Adventures of The Rum Plum Plenty by Dahn Lee. Faith The Faerie always says, “Where there is a wish, there's a way!” - December 14, 2011 - Black Rose Writing
Pulse Launches PulseBlaze, New Urban Fiction Imprint
Imprint to focus on new and established authors of street lit. - December 12, 2011 - Pulse
Young Adult Fantasy Release - The Hunted by Shelia Weiss
Promising reviews predict, The Hunted to be the next addicting craze in young adult fantasy for the New Year. - December 12, 2011 - Shelia Weiss
Black Rose Writing Presents Bloodborne: The Forsaken by C. David Conner
Black Rose Writing is proud to announce that it has acquired the publishing rights to Bloodborne: The Forsaken by C. David Conner. “…and when the dead rise the living shall suffer.” - December 12, 2011 - Black Rose Writing
Hoboken Author’s New Illustrated Book Contemplates Love and Death
Hoboken author Roxanne Hoffman today announced the release of “In Loving Memory,” her gothic ballad tracing a small town congregation from funeral to marriage, illustrated by Edward Odwitt. - December 11, 2011 - Poets Wear Prada
MPPublishing Releases Jasmin Palo's Detective Mystery Novel in Mid December
Read about private detective Nathan Stone's and homicide detective Nicole Trent's thrilling hunt for a killer through the streets of Reno in Jasmin Palo's New Book "Heart Attack." - December 11, 2011 - MPPublishing
ASD Publishing Expands with Washington State Poet
ASD Publishing welcomes writer Travis Laurence Naught to their publishing family with his debut book THE VIRGIN JOURNALS. - December 11, 2011 - ASD Publishing
Buck the Trend of Electronics Overload: Give Children the Gift of Reading
Laughing Giraffe Books features unique book gift collections for every young child’s age and interests. - December 11, 2011 - Laughing Giraffe Books
Defining Hulk and Wolverine Artist Unleashes Tough Guy
Publisher Mohawk Media releases a graphic novel featuring all-new action hero, Tough Guy, with a cover by comic book art legend, Herb Trimpe. - December 11, 2011 - Mohawk Media
New Tweens & Teens Novel Released by Aleisha Gore
Writer, director, producer and actress, Aleisha Gore, steps away from the cameras and focuses on an inspiring young adult novel, to warm the hearts of kids and adults everywhere and inspire them, despite adversity, to be themselves. - December 10, 2011 - Aleisha Gore
New Fiction Novel Mixes Archaeology, Adventure, and the Mayan Civilization
Author, Marjorie Bicknell Johnson is pleased to announce the release of her new book, Jaguar Princess. Johnson intertwines her love of the Mayan civilization and archaeology in this new historical fiction tale. In Jaguar Princess, Chanla “Pesh” Pex, descendant of a Maya king, is... - December 10, 2011 - Author, Marjorie Bicknell Johnson
Author Completes the Jason Smiley Stewart – My Life Story Drama Series of Books with Ring of Gold
Author, John Milton Langdon, completes the "Jason Smiley Stewart - My Life Story" series. "Ring of Gold" is the fourth volume. - December 10, 2011 - Author, John Milton Langdon
Classic Juvenile and Teen Hockey Novel Returns for a Replay
Just in time for the holidays and the early part of the NHL season, author Stacy Juba has brought back her classic family hockey novel Face-Off, a book that she originally published as a teenager and that has entertained thousands of readers over the past two decades. - December 10, 2011 - Stacy Juba.com
Author and Angel Healer Team Up for Holiday Book Launch
As a tie-in to her new psychic paranormal thriller Dark Before Dawn, author Stacy Juba is sponsoring a holiday giveaway on her web site from an energy healer and angel healing practitioner. Available in trade paperback and e-book editions, Dark Before Dawn debuted this fall on the Top 100 Kindle... - December 10, 2011 - Stacy Juba.com
Black Rose Writing Presents blacke by Reagan Rothe
Black Rose Writing is proud to announce that it has acquired the publishing rights to blacke by Reagan Rothe. “He sees himself smiling because... He's Mr. Blacke... And you're not” - December 10, 2011 - Black Rose Writing
New Biography of New Jersey Political Boss Reaches #1 on Amazon
A new biography of famed Jersey City mayor and political boss Frank Hague has reached the #1 spot on Amazon.com in the category Hot New Releases in United States Biographies. Frank Hague served as the mayor of Jersey City for much of the early twentieth century. - December 09, 2011 - Leonard Vernon
Author Allen Klein to Speak on How to Go from Loss to Laughter
Award-winning author shows people how to fully embrace life after a loss. - December 09, 2011 - Allen Klein
G.IS.G Heavenly Publications Announces Release of Newest Novel
Author Dee Dee Chumley publishes debut book with G.IS.G Heavenly Publications. - December 09, 2011 - G.IS.G Heavenly Publications
Pennsylvania Author KristaLyn Vetovich Releases New Science Fiction Fantasy Novel
Author, KristaLyn Vetovich, is pleased to announce the release of her new science fiction book, The Resistance. Vetovich previously released a trilogy series, Enya’s Light, Enya’s Shadow, and Enya’s Judgement. A melodramatic dictator from another dimension is coming to this world. - December 09, 2011 - Author, KristaLyn Vetovich
Mansard Books Debuts Motivational Cat Book
Mansard Books author, Karen Farrell, has written and fully illustrated the newly released book entitled—Cat Sense: A Feline Style for Living. A Social Worker by profession, the author took early retirement and has been spending that time, over a year, writing this positive thinking book and... - December 09, 2011 - Mansard Books, Inc.
Author Pens Children’s Book Based on Godson with Autism
Gregory G. Allen has entered the MeeGenius Author Challenge to get his children's book about autism awareness published. - December 08, 2011 - ASD Publishing
"The Greater Reality: and the Evolution of Emotion," Provides Us with a New Theory of Creation
"The Greater Reality: and the Evolution of Emotion" by Don Brown is a new book that provides all of the big answers to the big questions about life. A self-help book that provides new information regarding the mechanics of the universe. Never has a book been published before that is so loaded with details about what started the big bang. "I think that all of us have wondered how the universe could come from nothing. It is complex, so I was very lucky to be able to figure it out." -Don Brown - December 08, 2011 - "The Greater Reality: and the Evolution of Emotion" by independent author Don Brown
New Novel “Beverly Hills Diary: A Journey Through The Mind of a Boy” by A.D Grill Proves to be a Wonderful Holiday Gift
Holiday Reading Hit Imaginatively Illustrates Boys Trials in Life While Growing Up in the 1960’s. - December 08, 2011 - A.D Grill
Cat Loving Author Takes Readers on a Journey with a Very Curious Feline at the Neophyte Writer
Marie's Nine Lives by Shana Gammon shares a hilarious story about a cat and her curious adventures. - December 08, 2011 - The Neophyte Writer
New Children's Book Inspired by Teacher’s Experience with Symbolic Play
Ben Not a Puppy by Michelle Diaz Cannon follows a young boy named Ben and the game of pretend he plays with his mother, which ends with an uplifting twist. - December 08, 2011 - Cannon Books, LLC
Eternal Press Released Ten Fiction 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, quality fiction in electronic and print format. Ten new titles became available on 7 December 2011. - December 07, 2011 - Caliburn Press LLC
Latest Book: Just For Now
This is a release on the book Just For Now. It includes a summary of the book. - December 07, 2011 - Martha Wickham
Small New Jersey Literary Press Picks Six for Shot at Annual Pushcart Prize Recognizing Best of 2011 by Small Presses
Poets Wear Prada, a small literary press based in Hoboken, N.J., announced today its six nominations for the 36th Annual Pushcart Prize, the coveted award signaling the best work published by small presses the previous year. Work by Chocolate Waters, Davidson Garrett, Dean Kostos, Melinda Goodman, Dorothy Friedman and John Marcus Powell was nominated by publisher Roxanne Hoffman. - December 07, 2011 - Poets Wear Prada
Author Critical of How HBO Portrays Mayor
In his new biography The Life & Times of Jersey City Mayor Frank Hague: "I Am the Law" (The History Press) author Leonard Vernon is highly critical of how former Jersey City mayor Frank Hague has been portrayed both in history and the media. Vernon is especially critical of the HBO series, Boardwalk Empire, the show that focuses on Prohibition era Atlantic City and how it portrays Hague. - December 04, 2011 - Leonard Vernon
Pump Up Your Book! Announces Dec ‘11 Authors on Virtual Book Tours
Announcement of Pump Up Your Book! Virtual Book Tours’ list of authors for December 2011. - December 04, 2011 - Pump Up Your Book Promotion PR