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Outskirts Press Announces Money Champ, by Author Daphne Fan
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published Money Champ: For Kids 18 months - 10 years by Daphne Fan, which is the author's most recent book to date. The 6.14 x 9.21 paperback in the Education / General category is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and Barnes & Noble for a... - July 12, 2010 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Outskirts Press Announces Backyard Musings of An Organic Dabbler, Author Barbara G. Henderson
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published Backyard Musings of An Organic Dabbler: Alzheimer’s and Organic Gardening: A Journey of Hope and Healing by Barbara G. Henderson, which is the author's most recent book to date. The 6.14 x 9.21 paperback in the Self-Help / Personal Growth / Memory... - July 12, 2010 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Outskirts Press Announces The Knight Family Legacy, by Author Marilyn R. Hill-Sutton
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published The Knight Family Legacy: One Family's Story by Marilyn R. Hill-Sutton, which is the author's most recent book to date. The 7 x 10 paperback in the Biography & Autobiography / Historical category is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon... - July 12, 2010 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Outskirts Press Announces An Artist's Palette from Dark to Light, Jessica Di Fabio Iwamoto
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published An Artist's Palette from Dark to Light: A woman's journey from a hellish to a heavenly life by Jessica Di Fabio Iwamoto, which is the author's most recent book to date. The 6.14 x 9.21 paperback in the Religion / Christianity / General category is available... - July 12, 2010 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Outskirts Press Announces The Summer That Changed My Life, by Author Shanile Sharay Goggins with Benita Taylor
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published The Summer That Changed My Life: A true, inspiring testament of a young college student, who one summer took a journey that carried her to the ends of the earth, to the presence of God. by Shanile Sharay Goggins with Benita Taylor, which is the author's most... - July 12, 2010 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Right Wing Murder or Pure Revenge? The Answer is The Master Plan, Published by Outskirts Press
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published The Master Plan: A Tommy O'Leary Mystery by Peter Giannotti. The author's most recent book to date is a 6 x 9 paperback in the mystery, detective and police procedural category and is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and Barnes &... - July 12, 2010 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Noted Journalist Releases New Beverly O’Neill Biography, Published by Outskirts Press
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published Passionately Positive: The Beverly O'Neill Story: Leadership Through Inspiration by Harry Saltzgaver. The author's most recent book to date is a 6 x 9 paperback in the political biography category and is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as... - July 12, 2010 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Witty Wag Writes Whimsical Wordplay in Amphigory Almanac, Published by Outskirts Press
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published Amphigory Almanac: Hebetudinous Humour, Pedantic Prose, & Linguistic Levity: Meet Mr. J by Brandon Craig Jones. The author's most recent book to date is a 5.5 x 8.5 paperback in the literary collections and essays category and is available worldwide on book... - July 12, 2010 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Can Sister Save Sister from Darkness? The Darkstone Chronicles, Published by Outskirts Press
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published The Darkstone Chronicles: The Power Within by Jason Marcellus Hampton. The author's most recent book to date is a 6 x 9 paperback in the epic fantasy category and is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and Barnes & Noble. The webpage... - July 12, 2010 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Coffee in My Cup is Smart and Sexy New Murder Mystery Published by Outskirts Press
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published Coffee in My Cup: A Tale of Love and Murder by Ella Monet'. The author's most recent book to date is a 6 x 9 paperback in the African American romance category and is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and Barnes & Noble. The webpage... - July 12, 2010 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Poems and Prose to Inspire Cancer Patients Fill The Pebble Path, Published by Outskirts Press
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published The Pebble Path: Returning Home from a Forest of Shadows by Jan Hasak. The author's most recent book to date is a 6 x 9 paperback in the drama category and is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and Barnes & Noble. The webpage at... - July 12, 2010 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Characters, Capers and Culture Fill History of The Pleyto Hills, Published by Outskirts Press
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published The Pleyto Hills by Joseph Botts. The author's most recent book to date is a 6 x 9 paperback in the modern history category and is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and Barnes & Noble. The Pleyto Hills is also available in a 6 x 9... - July 11, 2010 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
A Common Irish Dance Step Could Save Your Life as Irish Dancer - Girl Detective Liffey Rivers Demonstrates in Book Four of Brockagh Books Irish Dancer Mystery Series
The Black Mamba snake is fast but Irish Dancer-Girl Detective Liffey Rivers is faster when she employs an Irish dance step to save her life in the fourth book of the Liffey Rivers mystery series by Brenna Briggs, In the Shadow of the Serpent. - July 11, 2010 - Brockagh Books
Comprehensive Medical Guide for Halting Pain and Extending Life Published by Outskirts Press
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published Arthritis, Inflammation, Gout, Crohn’s, IBD and IBS: How to Eliminate Pain and Extend Your Life by Emanuel Barling, Jr., Esq., and Ashley F. Brooks, R.N. The authors’ most recent book to date is a 8.25 x 11 paperback in the medical category and is... - July 11, 2010 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Awen House Publishing Releases Book Signing Tour for Rebecca Dunning
The Real-Life Princess is hot off the presses and Awen House Publishing is eager to let the public get a taste of the first book by author Rebecca Dunning. The children’s book which is available on Amazon.com and Ingram for retail stores can also be found at Colorado area Barnes and Nobles,... - July 10, 2010 - Awen House Publishing
Too True For Lies: A Child's Story Author Stephen D. Matthews Book Signing
Author Stephen D. Matthews is doing a book signing at the Horizon Book Store in downtown Philadelphia, Pa. (The Gallery) - July 10, 2010 - Stephen D. Matthews
The Making of Reality - Top-Selling Book on Reality Creation Now Available in English
With neither the backing of a major publishing house nor a big marketing budget, Jorg Starkmuth’s popular book on the creative power of consciousness has nonetheless enjoyed significant success in Germany, selling out ten editions. Originally published in 2005 as "Die Entstehung der... - July 10, 2010 - Starkmuth Publishing
The Great Springfield Buying / Selling Event
Big Time Comics from the St louis metro area in conjunction with Missouri Comics.com from Springfield Missouri will be hosting this event in Springfield Illinois.Top buyers will be present to appraise and buy old comic books, coins, records, magazines, mego and other collectible toys and action figures Sellers will have for sale ancient roman and greek coins, U.S. coins and thousands of old comic books. This is the first of many events to come in the future. - July 09, 2010 - BIG TIME COMICS
New Novel Released by Dog Ear Publishing Explores One Man’s Vision for Saving the Government from Itself, Book by Lewis Shupe
Imagine the U.S. government has been controlled by socialist-leaning progressives for 12 years. The nation’s problems are mounting, and its economy is in a shambles, made worse by massive unemployment, almost unmanageable national debt and high inflation. Newly elected president Morton M. - July 09, 2010 - Dog Ear Publishing
Truth Eliminates Childhood Incest Trauma Local Author Bases First Free Novel on Childhood Incest Survival to Help Others
New author shares first novel as a Free electronic download for public sharing available only from her website at: www.authorcynthiacox.com. This free novel is a written gift to society of the trauma that Incest survivors can overcome. This book will be available on: August 1, 2010. - July 09, 2010 - Author Cynthia Cox
The Words of the Founders - New Book Release
Words of the Founders, a new book by Paul Rosenberg, author of the counter-culture classic A Lodging of Wayfaring Men, is released for sale this week by Ascoli Publishing and Vera Verba Publishing. www.AscoliBooks.com. - July 09, 2010 - Ascoli Publishing LLC
The Bitch Blog Holds Its First Annual Bitch of the Year Contest
BlackBelle Publishing Co and The Bitch Blog are celebrating the upcoming release of The Bitch’s Guide to Love by holding a contest for the Bitch of the Year. The winner will receive an advanced copy of the book, a t-shirt proclaiming her title and a $25 Amazon gift card. To enter the Bitch of... - July 09, 2010 - BlackBelle Publishing Co
iPad Proves Popular in Book Contest
How bestselling author, Terri Levine, harnessed the powerful interest in Apple's new iPad to generate interest in her latest book, Selling Without Selling. - July 09, 2010 - Terri Levine
Book Release: Kismet by Wayne Sharrocks (Pegasus Elliot Mackenzie Publishers Ltd).
This eagerly anticipated new novel from acclaimed thriller-writer Wayne Sharrocks is now on Worldwide release. - July 09, 2010 - Pegasus Elliot Mackenzie Publishers Ltd
New Book on Mental Slavery Published by Webhiker LLC
Webhiker LLC publishes a new book by Steve Gillman on the many ways people are mislead by their own minds. - July 09, 2010 - Steve Gillman
$14,000.00 Painting by Southern Artist Maggie Hasbrouck is Up for Grabs
Elton John, Jon Bon Jovi, Faith Hill, Dennis Quaid and Courtney Cox Arquette all own an original Maggie Hasbrouck and now you can too. Hasbrouck is offering up her painting “Joy Spills Over” to the first person who cracks the code in her newly released book “TREASURE Twenty One Paintings and a Key.” - July 09, 2010 - Maggie Hasbrouck
Author Adam Wasserman Set to Release New Book on the History of Gold
As gold's price skyrockets to new heights, its overwhelming popularity is displayed in the wide array of pamphlets, websites, commercials, brokers, and financial advisors all urging people to "buy gold now!" Behind the scenes, the politics of gold are also becoming prevalent. Gold is... - July 08, 2010 - Adam Wasserman
Kenneth Newman, DVM, Announces the Publication of His Memoir, Meet Me at the Rainbow Bridge, on lulu.com
Dr. Kenneth Newman, DVM, has published his memoir summarizing his life dedicated to dogs in Meet Me at the Rainbow Bridge. He uses a life dedicated to dogs to plead for the elevation of the legal rights of pets. - July 08, 2010 - Kenneth Newman
She Inspires Online Women's Magazine Inaugural Short Story Competition
She Inspires is delighted to announce the opening of submissions for our 2010 Winter Short Story Competition. This is the inaugural short story competition, with cash prizes and publishing on SheInspires.com.au for the winning authors. She Inspires is looking for talented, vibrant authors to submit their short stories for consideration. - July 08, 2010 - She Inspires Online Women's Magazine
Ascot Media Group’s Team Give Authors a Fighting Chance at the NY Times Best-Sellers List by Implementing a First-Time Author's Plan
In much the same way that digital self-publishing is revolutionizing the book industry by allowing authors to bypass the impenetrable entry doors of traditional publishers, Ascot is likewise doing its part for struggling authors. - July 08, 2010 - ASCOT Media Group, Inc.
DC Comics and Capstone Collaborate on New Books Starring Pets of Our Favorite Super Heroes
Capstone imprint Picture Window Books, children’s publisher of illustrated fiction and nonfiction, has signed with DC Comics to create DC Super-Pets, a new series of leveled chapter books. The project will last through fall 2012 and ultimately produce 24 new titles for young... - July 08, 2010 - Capstone
Ghost Author’s Paranormal Art on USPS Postage Stamp
Ghost novelist Elizabeth Eagan-Cox’s book cover art featured on USPS fist class postage stamp. - July 08, 2010 - ElizabethEaganCox.blogspot.com
Readers Love Into the Wilderness, Luskin's Debut Novel
"I couldn’t put it down but I didn’t want it to end," is what readers are saying about Into The Wilderness (White River Press), Deborah Lee Luskin’s debut novel set in 1964 Vermont. Critics have hailed it as "a fiercely intelligent love story" (The Rutland Herald) and "a perfectly gratifying read" (Seven Days). The novel was recognized by the Vermont Library Association for "Sense of Place." And now it has received a rave review from Boston’s Jewish Advocate. - July 08, 2010 - Deborah Lee Luskin
New Book Embodies Resurgent Libertarianism
Code Publishing looks to capitalize on a resurgent libertarianism with a new political thriller by J.S.B.Morse entitled "Gods of Ruin." - July 08, 2010 - Code Publishing
Pompeii, Italy Premiere Lit Event Features American Writers
Italian Lit Event Premieres with American Writers Words in Journey: Pompeii and the Grand Tour July 23rd & July 29th in the Archeological Theater Area Gore Vidal returns to Southern Italy July 23rd with “The Last Station” author Jay Parini to celebrate the premiere of... - July 07, 2010 - Pompeii Literary Grand Tour
The Best Little Grammar Book Ever, Published by bigwords101, is Now Available
Announcement of The Best Little Grammar Book Ever: 101 Ways to Impress With Your Writing and Speaking. The book is now available through online retailers, bookstore order, and the website bigwords101.com. A handy 132-page guide to the most common grammar confusions. the book also includes a complete index, glossary, writing lesson, grammar refresher, and lists of commonly misspelled/mispronounced words. Easy-to-use, the book is perfect for students, parents, homeschoolers, and professionals. - July 07, 2010 - bigwords101
RealTime Publishing Are Delighted to Announce the Releases of the First Three Books in the "Saga of Pacific Islands Series" by Australian Author, David Luders
RealTime Publishing author, David Luders, releases the first three books of a series. - July 07, 2010 - Ebooks Inc
Santosh Kalwar's Thirteenth Book, Entitled "Obscurity," is Published
In his new book, entitled, "Obscurity," a young Nepalese poet from Chitwan, Nepal has published collection of obscure poems. - July 07, 2010 - Santosh Kalwar
Most Influential Scrapbooker Awards
Ella Publishing Co. to Announce List of Most Influential Scrapbookers. - July 07, 2010 - Ella Publishing Co.
UNI Press Publications Announces a New Novel, Isn’t She Lovely, by Ebony Nicole
Isn’t She Lovely Addresses Issues that Drives the Reader to Question our Collective Roles as a Society and our Commitment to the Futures of our Youth, and the Importance of Self Esteem. - July 06, 2010 - UNI Press Publications
"First Breath - 2010 Savant Anthology of Poems" Released
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 First Breath - 2010 Savant Anthology of Poems. - July 05, 2010 - Savant Books and Publications LLC
Child Safety Travel Advisory: Do Not Allow Children to Travel to Crooked Hills, the Most Haunted Town in America
Infamous Witch Feared Back From the Dead; Kidnapping Unsuspecting Youth; Aided by Devil Hound. Missing Children Feared Eaten. - July 05, 2010 - Evileye Books
Action Figure Xpress and Borders® to Join "Forces" to Celebrate Star Wars TM
Noted collectibles retailer to offer exclusive Limited Edition Star Wars bookends direct-to-consumers at 2010 summer conventions. - July 04, 2010 - Action Figure Xpress
Inspirational Fourth of July Reading: Patriotic New Children's Book Pays Tribute to Military Families
Guardian Angel Publishing announces the timely release of "Ebeneezer's Cousin," a children's picture book to sensitize kids to issues military families face and to honor and help families of wounded veterans. - July 04, 2010 - Guardian Angel Publishing
New Guide to Fine Tune, Exceed Expectations: What Did You Expect? Published by Outskirts Press.
Outskirts Press announces the latest highly anticipated self-help, personal growth and success book from Hickory, NC, authors Terry J. Sigmon & Lynn W. Sigmon. - July 04, 2010 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
New Author on the Market
Donald Meikle of Halifax Massachusetts has published a science fiction novel on Lulu.com Titled Twowinter Tales. He has two more ready to print and is working on a third to complete a trilogy of Twowinter Tales this Summer. - July 03, 2010 - Donald Meikle
Washington Post Express Interviewed Clint Swindall, President and CEO of Verbalocity, Inc.
Q & A session for newly released book Living for the Weekday. - July 03, 2010 - Verbalocity, Inc.
New Vietnam Novel by Keith Yocum a Semi-Finalist in Amazon Breakthrough Award, Released by Dog Ear Publishing
Daniel, by Keith Yocum, was a semi-finalist in the Adult Fiction category of the Amazon Breakthrough Novel Award, an international contest open to unpublished and previously self-published novels. Yocum's book is a fascinating glimpse into the psychology of soldiers under attack in Vietnam, set in motion when a strange American GI with no memory wanders into firebase Martha. He knows a lot about the enemy, but is he a spy, guardian angel or good-luck charm? - July 03, 2010 - Dog Ear Publishing
New Release an Inspiring Memoir About a Girl Searching for Answers and Healing; Book by Susan Gore, Published by Dog Ear Publishing
A desperate teenage mother gives her infant daughter up to an older Christian couple. Thus begins the inspiring true story of author Susan Gore’s life. Under the strict guidance of Nanny and Papa Martin, whose own children have long since left the nest, little Susan tries her best to be a... - July 03, 2010 - Dog Ear Publishing
New Children’s Book by Olympia Eddy Brings Whimsical World to Life, One Image at a Time, Published by Dog Ear Publishing
In "Mysterious View," author and illustrator Olympia Eddy uses bold brush strokes and vivid colors to create striking images of the ordinary and the extraordinary. The beautifully illustrated story unfolds piece by piece, with three clues paired with a mysterious image on each new page. When the images are combined at the end of this work, they form a complete picture that accompanies the story, a glimpse into another world. - July 03, 2010 - Dog Ear Publishing