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220 Communications Creates Publishing Subsidiary, First Release is by Relationship Expert Yolanda "Yanni" Brown
220 Communications has create a publishing arm and is releasing the debut from relationship expert Yolanda "Yanni" Brown, "Making Love Better Begins Within." - August 12, 2010 - 220 Communications
Poker Quotes Book from Blue Eyed Books - 'The Quotable Poker Player' Covers the Funny Side of Poker from the World Series of Poker to Poker Movies
'The Quotable Poker Player' is a fun-packed, free rolling book of 1500 humorous poker quotes that covers every aspect of the poker world: games from Stud to Texas Hold Em, online poker, professional players, superstars, celebrities, experts, tips, cards, rules, tournaments, poker rooms, poker films, poker books, poker on TV, even poker songs. In fact, more poker quotations than you can shake a Royal Flush at. - August 12, 2010 - Blue Eyed Books
Outskirts Press Announces The Enchanted Rope, by Author David D. Bernstein
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published The Enchanted Rope by David D. Bernstein, which is the author's most recent book to date. The 8.5 x 11 color paperback in the Juvenile Fiction / Fairy Tales & Folklore / General category is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and... - August 12, 2010 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Meet Vermont Author Deborah Lee Luskin at the Windham County History Fair
Vermont author Deborah Lee Luskin will be at the Author’s Tent at the Windham County History Fair this Saturday, August 14, from 10-4, in front of the courthouse on the Newfane Common. She will be available to sign copies and talk about her novel, Into The Wilderness, set in Vermont in 1964. - August 11, 2010 - Deborah Lee Luskin
Aviation, Adventure Propel More Than Friends, Less Than Lovers, Published by Outskirts Press
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published More Than Friends, Less Than Lovers by Betty Giblin. The author's most recent book to date is a 6 x 9 paperback in the historical fiction category and is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and Barnes & Noble. The webpage at... - August 11, 2010 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Clever New Recycling Primer for Children, Children Go Green, Published by Outskirts Press
Children’s author Monica Goldstein announced today the release of her juvenile fiction work, Children Go Green, Bus Trip to Little Stars Elementary, published by Outskirts Press. Goldstein uses the educational antics of Geo, the Juice Can, and his recyclable friends to teach young readers the... - August 11, 2010 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Death Bed Confession About JFK, RFK and MLK Murders: The Mission, Published by Outskirts Press
Author Larry Hunter today announced the release of his new novel, The Mission, A Redemption of the Past, published by Outskirts Press. The fast paced thriller takes readers through the turbulent panorama of social upheaval in the sixties while Father O’Malley fights for his life today trying... - August 11, 2010 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
The Simplified Handbook for Living with Heart Disease Wins Literary Excellence Award
The Simplified Handbook for Living With Heart Disease and Other Chronic Diseases by Warren and Donna Selkow Wins Books-And-Authors.net Literary Excellence Awards in the Non-Fiction Health and Authors of the Year award Categories. - August 11, 2010 - Simple Hand Inc
Comprehensive New Biography, Elizabeth Sparhawk-Jones, Published by Outskirts Press
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published Elizabeth Sparhawk-Jones: The Artist Who Lived Twice by Barbara Lehman Smith. The author's most recent book to date is a 5.5 x 8.5 paperback in the biography of artists, architects and photographers category and is available worldwide on book retailer websites... - August 11, 2010 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Hand of God Felt in An Illogical, Improbable, Incredible Love, Published by Outskirts Press
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published An Illogical, Improbable, Incredible Love: Finding true love, the second time around by Terry Mae. The author's most recent book to date is a 6.14 x 9.21 paperback in the action and adventure category and is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as... - August 11, 2010 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Multiple Sclerosis No Hindrance to Hero of Hurricane Jane, Published by Outskirts Press
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published Hurricane Jane: Burial at Sea by Gary Turcotte. The author's most recent book to date is a 5.5 x 8.5 paperback in the family life fiction category and is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and Barnes & Noble. The webpage at... - August 11, 2010 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
How to Teach Children Basics of Financial Freedom: Money Champ, Published by Outskirts Press
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published Money Champ: Teaching Kids about Money Management by Daphne Fan. The author's most recent book to date is a 6.14 x 9.21 paperback in the general education category and is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and Barnes & Noble. The... - August 11, 2010 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Quintessential Private Eye Oscar Jade Animates Blood & Ashes, Published by Outskirts Press
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published Blood & Ashes: The Debut Oscar Jade Thriller! by Mark Loeffelholz. The author's most recent book to date is a 5.5 x 8.5 paperback in the hard-boiled mystery and detective fiction category and is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and... - August 11, 2010 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Budding Young Poetry Talent’s First Work, Gathering of Words, Published by Outskirts Press
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published Gathering of Words by Teeka Murphy. The author's most recent book to date is a 5 x 8 paperback in the poetry category and is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and Barnes & Noble. The webpage at... - August 11, 2010 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Poetic Passion for Life Animates A Girl in a Large Rectangle, Published by Outskirts Press
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published A Girl in a Large Rectangle: A Collection of Poetry by Deborah Barba Eagan. The author's most recent book to date is a 6 x 9 paperback in the Hispanic American poetry category and is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and Barnes &... - August 11, 2010 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Precocious Ten Year Old Makes Soccer His Life: The Ultimate Goal, Published by Outskirts Press
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published The Ultimate Goal: Inspired By A True Story by Francisco Guerrero. The author's most recent book to date is a 6 x 9 paperback in the school and education juvenile non-fiction category and is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and Barnes... - August 11, 2010 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Love, Liberation and Power of Human Spirit Animate Her Legacy, Published by Outskirts Press
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published Her Legacy: Quiet Confrontation by Richard Morris. The author's most recent book to date is a 5.5 x 8.5 paperback in the Christian fiction category and is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and Barnes & Noble. The webpage at... - August 11, 2010 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Compassionate Commune Survivors' Notes From Out of the Shadows, Published by Outskirts Press
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published Notes From Out of the Shadows: Word Snapshots of a Mind Journey, A Book of Poetry and Prose by Garnet June with Helen Ellena. The author’s most recent book to date is a 6 x 9 paperback in the autobiography and personal memoirs category and is available... - August 11, 2010 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Newport Beach Humorist Samples Gay Paree in Me, Myself and Paris, Published by Outskirts Press
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published Me, Myself and Paris: One Toe Under the Eiffel Tower, The Other In the Grocery Store by Ruth Yunker. The author's most recent book to date is a 5.5 x 8.5 hardback with jacket in the humorous essays category and is available worldwide on book retailer websites... - August 11, 2010 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Talented, Tortured Kid Pays Price to be a Rock n' Roll Supernova, Published by Outskirts Press
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published Rock n' Roll Supernova by Joe A. Crawford. The author's most recent book to date is a 5.5 x 8.5 paperback in the general fiction category and is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and Barnes & Noble. The webpage at www.outskirtspress. - August 11, 2010 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Newest PassionsPath.com Historical Romance, Heart's Proof, Published by Outskirts Press
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published Heart's Proof: A PassionsPath.com Romance by Elana Paige. The authors’ (Elana and Paige) most recent book to date is a 5.5 x 8.5 paperback in the historical romantic fiction category and is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and... - August 11, 2010 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Unique and Witty Insider View: Confessions of an Ex-Gun Dealer, Published by Outskirts Press
Author and successful businessman Ludwig Sawicki today announced the release of his memoir Confessions of an Ex-Gun Dealer, published by Outskirts Press. Sawicki’s lively, entertaining saga presents a view from both sides of the counter of the inner workings of a type of institution that... - August 10, 2010 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
California Woman Follows Her Dream in Me, Myself and Paris, Published by Outskirts Press
Humorist, columnist and blogger Ruth Yunker announced today the release of her new book Me, Myself and Paris, One Toe under the Eiffel Tower, the Other in the Grocery Store, published by Outskirts Press. As half resident and half visitor, the witty Newport Beach denizen takes on Paris in three... - August 10, 2010 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Gifted Storyteller, Spiritualist Pens It’s Not Weird Anymore, Published by Outskirts Press
Author and spiritualist Laura Legere today announced the release of her self-help book It’s Not Weird Anymore, An Entertaining, Educational, Adventurous, Self-help Guide to Spiritual and Health Wisdom, Conspiracy, Sacred Sex and a Match dot com Love Relationship, published by Outskirts Press. - August 10, 2010 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Timely New Illegal Immigration Novel, A Disagreement in Idaho, Published by Outskirts Press
Author Holt E. Glenn announced today the release of his new fiction work, A Disagreement in Idaho, published by Outskirts Press. Glenn’s novel explores what would happen if one state, frustrated with the federal government’s refusal to do anything about the local incursion of illegal... - August 10, 2010 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Search for Self: A Journal of Thoughts, Dreams and Impressions, Published by Outskirts Press
Accomplished author Ercell Hoffman today announced the release of her newest work, A Journal of Thoughts, Dreams and Impressions, with Tips on How to Stay Fat or Thinking Out Loud, published by Outskirts Press. This candid collection of the author’s private thoughts, dreams and personal... - August 10, 2010 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Kanspira Publishing Announces New, Sci-Fi Comedy Adventure, "Arizona Free"
A quirky look into the future of humans on energy drinks, Arizona Free chronicles an alien species' attempts to undo the damage of the past. Never before in the history of mankind has so much been done for so many by so few - well, just one guy really, who's not exactly sure what just happened. - August 09, 2010 - Kanspira Publishing
Night Lotus's New Memoir by the Author of Spirituality For Dummies Reveals the Dynamic Experience of Living in the Ashram from the "Eat Pray Love" Book and Movie
Sharon Janis has written a bold, honest, and intimate memoir that reveals the ecstasy, pathos, and humor of life and spiritual awakening, sharing entertaining stories from her eclectic adventures to inspire and guide readers into a greater respect and appreciation for their own lives. - August 08, 2010 - Sharon Janis
Savant Books and Publications Announces Release of William Maltese's New Fantasy Adventure "William Maltese's Flicker"
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 William Maltese's newest candle-reader, vampire, werewolf fantasy novel, "William Maltese's Flicker: #1 Book of Answers." - August 07, 2010 - Savant Books and Publications LLC
Eternal Press Releases Seven New Titles
Eternal Press , a division of Damnation Damnation Books provides Quality Affordable Fiction at your Fingertips. Seven New Fiction Titles Arriving on August 7th, 2010. - August 07, 2010 - Caliburn Press LLC
Author Joe Sergi to be Featured on the Children Authors Show
Joe Sergi, author of Sky Girl and the Superheroic Legacy, recently spoke to the Children Authors Show about his book, his comic career, and his desire to expand superhero stories beyond the comic book medium. His interview will air at http://www.thechildrenauthorsshow.com on August 9th and 10th. - August 07, 2010 - Joe Sergi
Desert Burning - New Book to Commemorate the 20th Anniversary of Operation Desert Storm
On August 2nd 1990, Saddam Hussein's army invaded tiny Kuwait and thus began Gulf War I. Many expatriate civilians were living in Arabia at that time and these Oil Field Workers remained to keep the oil flowing to the free world and at the same time provide support to the troops. This is their story. - August 06, 2010 - Thomas T Fields
New Novel by Anne Kohl Explores Life on a Far-Away Planet Burdened with Too Many Settlers; Published by Dog Ear Publishing
It’s Universal Year 2853, and a ship with a crew of thousands has just crashed on Philo, a small, uninhabited planet with scant resources at the outer edge of the galaxy. The explorers can’t make contact with anyone or take off from the planet’s surface, so they become settlers. - August 06, 2010 - Dog Ear Publishing
New Release Tells Erotic Tale of Sexy Party Hostess and Her Ability to Survive; Book by Rachel Blaze; Released by Dog Ear Publishing
Black Geisha, published by Dog Ear Publishing, is a novel based on a true story about one girl's sexual journey. As Julie runs into one setback after another, she realizes she may be in over her head, and this lifestyle isn’t working. As her world begins to collapse, will Julie be able to escape the madness and find the peace she seeks? Through her eyes, readers will experience love and loss and the ability to survive life’s roller coaster ride. - August 06, 2010 - Dog Ear Publishing
New Memoir by David Rutter Tells Story of One Family’s Battle Against the Japanese Imperial Army; Released by Dog Ear Publishing
Once readers meet Olga, they won’t be able to forget her story of survival during the Japanese occupation of Manila in World War II. She was born to Angel and Maria Zervoulakos in 1928, the only girl amidst eight older brothers. Olga’s true tale begins when she was 13, the day she... - August 06, 2010 - Dog Ear Publishing
Mick Art Productions, LLC Announces The Silent Knight of Wordishure from Author Mick McArt
This is an enjoyable tale that is perfect for the Christmas season. It includes a retelling of the Nativity scene and emphasizes the real meaning of Christmas. It is set in the land of Wordishure, where God's Word is sure. - August 06, 2010 - Mick Art Productions
Ascot Media Group is Helping Struggling, First-Time Authors to Reach Their Goals in Getting Their Books the Recognition They Deserve
Ascot Media Group is an innovative company that is anything but traditional. Trish Stevens, president and CEO, is credited with changing the outcome of success for "struggling" authors by offering a new plan that has the author's success in mind - not the company profit. - August 06, 2010 - ASCOT Media Group, Inc.
Cedar Hill Press Releases New Florida Mystery Book- Marlin, Darlin’ Storms Onto Kindle
Cedar Hill Press releases Marlin, Darlin', the first book in the Garnet Sullivan Reports Live from Florida, following reporter Garnet Sullivan on her adventures throughout Florida to uncover the secrets behind a murder mystery. - August 05, 2010 - Cedar Hill Press
Guideposts Releases Free eBook Angels Sightings: 7 Inspirational Stories About Heavenly Angels and Everyday Angels on Earth
Leading Inspirational Publisher Makes Available a Free eBook Filled with Stories of Profound Mystery That Radiate Faith-Affirming Hope. - August 05, 2010 - Guideposts
Pump Up Your Book Announces August ‘10 Authors on Tour
Announcement of Pump Up Your Book’s August 2010 Authors on Tour. - August 05, 2010 - Pump Up Your Book Promotion PR
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.
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.
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