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Prison Memoir Wins 2010 Eric Hoffer Book Award
The Eric Hoffer Book Award has named Mother California: A Story of Redemption Behind Bars by Kenneth E. Hartman (Atlas & Co. 2009) the 2010 winner in the memoir category. “In this memoir, a magnificent inquiry into the human condition, a man serving a life sentence in the California... - June 15, 2010 - Kenneth E. Hartman
New YA Fantasy Books Series Available for Under $5 on Kindle
With chatrooms and fantasy fiction forums inundated on a daily basis with requests for new fantasy books recommendations, it is refreshing to see that many choices are available for under $5 on the Amazon Kindle. One such fantasy fiction series is The Tales of Tanglewood, by author Scott Michael... - June 15, 2010 - Scott Michael Kessman
Timely Drama of a Shy Girl, Bullied, in The Red Note, Published by Outskirts Press
Author Maria Faint today announced the release of her novel The Red Note, A Bully Story: the Struggle to Fit In, published by Outskirts Press. The dramatic tale takes readers along the journey of two young girls, past their emotional upheaval from abusive bullying, and through to their final... - June 15, 2010 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Secrets of Makeup Artist to Stars in All Health's Breaking Loose, Published by Outskirts Press
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published All Health's Breaking Loose: Your personal boot camp guide to becoming your authentic, lean, naturally beautiful self by Loa Blasucci. The author's most recent book to date is a 7 x 10 paperback in the health and fitness, beauty and grooming category and is... - June 15, 2010 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Dramatic Multiple Personality Revelations in Bitter Memories, Published by Outskirts Press
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published Bitter Memories: A Memoir of Heartache & Survival by Sue Julsen. The author's most recent book to date is a 6 x 9 paperback in the autobiography and personal memoirs category and is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and Barnes &... - June 15, 2010 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Local Author Angelique Announces Book Signing of Her Debut Novel, "Leveled Mind Confused Heart"
Up and coming author Angelique makes her first appearance on June 19 at the North Carolina Natural Hair Care Expo to discuss and sign her debut novel, "Leveled Mind Confused Heart." - June 14, 2010 - Angelique, The Novelist
Outskirts Press Announces The Duty of Love, First Epic Fantasy from Abode of Love Trilogy
Reviewers flip for the "masterpiece" from Ronald Neal Green. Reviewer after reviewer has nothing but praise for The Duty of Love. "In the end, it is the elegant use of language, the fully realized characterizations, and the effective play of tension and conflict that all come... - June 13, 2010 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
The Book "a Study of the Assimilation and Substitution in Arabic" is Published by Pallas Athena
The highly-anticipated book "A Study of the Assimilation and Substitution in Arabic" by Joyce Åkesson is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and Barnes & Noble for a suggested retail price of $16.80. - June 13, 2010 - Joyce Åkesson
Roland Hinds Media Introduces Book Hub Central
Book Hub Central Brings The Literary World Together Using Social Media Roland Hinds Media introduces Book Hub Central for all people who are interested in sharing literary information via the FaceBook community. The page on FaceBook allows authors to share their work with the readers and have... - June 13, 2010 - Roland Hinds Media
Beloved Animal Doctor is Hero of Doctor Beverly: Secret Angel, Published by Outskirts Press
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published Doctor Beverly: Secret Angel by Beverly J. Timbs Richardson. The author's most recent book to date is a 7 x 10 casebound in the juvenile fiction and beginning readers category and is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and Barnes &... - June 13, 2010 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Abandoned Son Becomes Street Smart in The Millionaire’s Son, Published by Outskirts Press
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published The Millionaire's Son by Kirk D. Yancey, also the author of When The Pathway Cries in Darkness. The author's most recent book to date is a 6 x 9 paperback in the urban life fiction category and is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and... - June 13, 2010 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Ranching, Romance and Rugged Men Populate Saddle the Wind, Published by Outskirts Press
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published Saddle the Wind: Historical Western Novel by Newman Young. The author's most recent book to date is a 6 x 9 casebound in the Western fiction category and is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and Barnes & Noble. The webpage at... - June 13, 2010 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
New Guide to Customary Law and Persistent Objector Doctrine Published by Outskirts Press
Historian and author Charles Quince today announced the release of his new public international law book The Persistent Objector and Customary International Law, published by Outskirts Press. This insightful guide combines doctrinal, empirical, practical and historical analyses of these two aspects... - June 13, 2010 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Man’s Quest Becomes Boy’s Mission in Prophet of the Pentacle, Published by Outskirts Press
Marilyn D. Privratsky today announced the release of her novel, The Prophet of the Pentacle, published by Outskirts Press. In this first work of her epic fantasy trilogy, The Chronicles of Farro, Rafar the Elder, the Osarian Knight’s Prophet of War, must find a way to stop Lord Jarden, the... - June 13, 2010 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Her First Kiss is Not Enough in Divided Love: Kiss Me Again, Published by Outskirts Press
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published Divided Love: Kiss Me Again by Norma Gatlin. The author's most recent book to date is a 5.5 x 8.5 paperback in the historical romance fiction category and is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and Barnes & Noble. The webpage at... - June 13, 2010 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
How to Hold God’s Spirit and Word Explained in Vessels of Honor, Published by Outskirts Press
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published Vessels of Honor: Fit for the Master's Use by Catherine F. Tukes. The author's most recent book to date is a 6 x 9 paperback in the body, mind and spirituality category and is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and Barnes & Noble. - June 13, 2010 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
New Strategic Marketing Guide to Help Lawyers Make More Money Published by Outskirts Press
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published How Marketing Can Help Lawyers Make More Money: Targeted at Solo and Mid-Sized Practices by John Burnett and Becky Carroll. The authors’ most recent book to date is a 6.14 x 9.21 paperback in the business and economics, accounting and financial category and... - June 13, 2010 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Mike Dennis Novel, Cadillac's Comin', Published by Kindle
Novel of rock & roll's volatile early years published on Amazon's e-reader - June 12, 2010 - Mike Dennis
Suspense Magazine Inducts W.E.B. Griffin Into the July 2010 Hall of Fame
W.E.B. Griffin is one of the most prolific authors today and Suspense Magazine is honoring him by inducting him into the Suspense Magazine Hall of Fame for July 2010. - June 12, 2010 - Suspense Publishing
Accolades for New Book on Truman and MacArthur
The first major review on "Truman and MacArthur, Adversaries for A Common Cause," by Donald J. Farinacci, is filled with high critical praise. - June 12, 2010 - Donald J. Farinacci
Suspense Magazine Announces Their July Edition Author Lineup
James Rollins, Andy McDermott and Boyd Morrison highlight the July Issue of Suspense Magazine with in depth interviews. All three authors will share their expertise in historical fiction writing. - June 11, 2010 - Suspense Publishing
Newest Release from Author Michael Malott Much More Than a Cute Children's Book
Author Michael Malott is best known as a co-author of his son's "Let's Explore" children's book series. The Adventures of Crusty the Crab is Malott's second solo children's book. - June 11, 2010 - Michael Malott Publishing
Suspense Magazine Announces a Debut Thriller Book from Terri Ann Armstrong
Terri Armstrong has published her debut thriller book "Morning Menace" under Suspense Magazine. This book is getting rave reviews. - June 11, 2010 - Suspense Publishing
Scott Nicholson is Now a Guest Writer for Suspense Magazine
Awarding winning journalist and author Scott Nicholson is now going to write a monthly column for Suspense Magazine. - June 11, 2010 - Suspense Publishing
Tash Hawthorne to Release New Title Under Wahida Clark Presents Publishing
New Title to be Sequel to Karma with a Vengeance - June 11, 2010 - Wahida Clark Presents Publishing
Why You Can’t Not Communicate: New Book Shows the Path to Business Success is Paved with Good Communication
Communications Expert David Grossman Offers Proven Methods for Leaders to Connect with Employees to Achieve Organizational Goals. - June 11, 2010 - The Grossman Group
Essence Bestseller Anthony Fields Releases New Title
The Ultimate Sacrifice is Fields’ first novel under Wahida Clark Presents Publishing - June 11, 2010 - Wahida Clark Presents Publishing
Pump Up Your Book Promotion Announces June ‘10 Authors on Tour
Announcement of Pump Up Your Book Promotion's June 2010 Authors on Tour. - June 11, 2010 - Pump Up Your Book Promotion PR
Major Endorsement for Real Estate Training Book by John Horne
Jeffrey Gitomer, author of "The Little Red Book of Sales"- Calls John Horne the "Voice of Reason in the most Opportune time to buy real estate in the last 100 years"- This book is set to take Real Estate Agents and Mortgage Lenders by storm. - June 10, 2010 - Agent Edge Training
Twin Brothers Publish First Children's Book, Gabriella and Her Bouquet of Friends
Twin brothers Jerry and Patsy Di Leo from Westchester County, New York became new authors after self-publishing their first book, Gabriella and Her Bouquet of Friends, on lulu.com. - June 10, 2010 - Jerry and Patsy Di Leo
In Search of Medieval Voice
Hoosier author Ellen Foster has created a new historical mystery novel, Effigy of the Cloven Hoof. Its real-life images of English medieval people share with her readers some realities of chivalry, the role of women, and the class bound hopes of common folk. The author lived in England four... - June 10, 2010 - Ellen Foster
“How Athletes Roll” Author Barbara Terry Attends BEA with Celebrity Pro Athletes Ed (Too Tall) Jones and Dan Jansen
New Author Attends Javitz Center Book Expo of America 2010 - June 10, 2010 - Barbara Terry
Wattpad Announces Its Biggest Writing Contest Ever During the MTV Movie Awards
During the MTV Movie Awards on June 6th, Wattpad joined thousands of fans on Twitter to chat about the show and announce The Watty Awards. This year, the Watty Awards have tons of new categories and will give writers the opportunity to create a dream cast to play the characters in their stories. - June 09, 2010 - Wattpad Inc.
Author Dianne Sweeney's "Kissing Frogs in Cyberspace" Hits #1 Spot at Barnes & Noble
Dianne, a high school English teacher, writes a book titled "Kissing Frogs in Cyberspace," the theme is about online dating adventures (and misadventures). "Kissing Frogs in Cyberspace" hits #1 Barnes & Noble bestseller list. - June 09, 2010 - Dianne Sweeney
Award Winning Novel 187 Iz An Art Receives an Honorable Mention in New York Book Festival.
New York Book Festival judges announced this year’s winners and authors Mikal H. El-Amin & Richard L. Brown were given an honorable mention at the 2010 New York Book Festival. The remarkable debut novel 187 Iz An Art received the honorable mention by the festival’s judges in the... - June 09, 2010 - Double-Up Publishing
"Mid-Life Crisis' Results in First Novels
A 45 -year old pens his first two urban fiction novels and publishes them on Lulu.com. - June 09, 2010 - John Conroe
Xlibris Publisher Releases Self Published Book on Guyana Culture in a Culinary Presentation
Deborah Barocas' Self Published Cookbook Guyana's Tasty Exotic Made it to BookExpo America 2010 - June 09, 2010 - Xlibris Publisher
Announcing the Release of "The Memory Barrel" by D.B.Lorgan
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published The Memory Barrel by DBLorgan, which is the author's most recent book to date. The 6.14 x 9.21 paperback in the Fiction / Family Life category is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and Barnes & Noble for a suggested retail price of $15.95. The webpage at www.outskirtspress.com/DBLorgan was launched simultaneously with the book's publication. - June 08, 2010 - The Memory Barrel by D.B.Lorgan
Santosh Kalwar's Eleventh Book, Entitled "An Aphrodisiac," is Published
In his new book with very interesting title, "An Aphrodisiac," a young Nepalese poet from Chitwan, Nepal has published collection of forty-three erotic, sensual and delicate love poems. - June 08, 2010 - Santosh Kalwar
A Book Published by Drs Willem Ernst Van Der Roest, with a New Answer to the Question of How Humans Developed a Natural Language
Drs Willem Ernst van der Roest has recently published his book: ‘Critique of Natural Language. Human Being: The species that begat itself a future’, that may raise a bit of dust in the world of thinkers about the origin of language in man, as it gives an answer to the question: “How does the process of representation actually occur?” An answer to this question has hitherto been called a black box, in the work of Rene Girard, the world’s leading thinker in this field. - June 07, 2010 - Willem Ernst
Lee Kessler, Actress and Author of “White King Rising” Discusses “Gen Y — the New Hero Generation?” at Book Signing June 8th at Auntie’s Bookstore in Spokane
During her coast to coast book tour Lee Kessler, author of the “White King” series, finds Generation Y more ready and more willing to work hard to get where they want to be than most people think. Readers of “White King And The Doctor” and “White King Rising” follow two young heroes and ex-CIA analyst as they fight to enlighten the “Establishment” to how “the Doctor” is using America’s freedoms and values to undermine its citizens. - June 06, 2010 - Lee Kessler
Love Letters to the Lord
Linda Smith continues to make history as the CEO and Founder of Four-D College, one of the first if not only African-American Healthcare Colleges in the United States. Smith recently wrote Love Letters to the Lord, a three volume book set that spans the early years of Four-D College from 1991 up through 2000. She allows the reader a glimpse into her world and hopes the reader will be so inspired by her life’s journey, that they too will be inclined to find a void a fill it by serving humanity. - June 05, 2010 - Zoe Life Publications, Inc.
Visualization - Creating Your Own Universe, ebook by Stanislaw Kapuscinski
The visual reality we live in is 99.99% empty space. The world we perceive with our senses is the creation of our mind and imagination. This e-Book will help you stand on your own feet with such confidence that nothing will ever upset your balance. - June 05, 2010 - inhousepress
Xlibris Publisher's Author to Speak at the Bourne Public Library on June 10
Thomas Cirignano will be discussing his self published book, The Constant Outsider, at the Bourne Public Library - June 05, 2010 - Xlibris Publisher
Compelling New Book from Lulu Press Looks at the Life of a Black, Crippled Homosexual and His Relationship with God
Allen Jones has lived an interesting life and has come to realize that all that he was led to believe needs a 21st century rethinking in the areas of race, sexual orientation and ability. He challenges traditional thinking with true stories of the contrary and is ready to "Unconfuse the confused" as he puts it in his autobiography. - June 04, 2010 - Case Game
Borders Books and Music at Northlake Mall Hosts Local Author Bob Rogers
Borders Books and Music at Northlake Mall will host a book signing for local author Bob Rogers from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm on Sunday, June 6, 2010, the 65th anniversary of D-Day in Europe during World War II. Rogers’ new historical novel, Will and Dena: Love and Life in World War II was published last fall. - June 04, 2010 - Books by Bob Rogers, Inc.
It's Not Just Lunch - HobNob with Today's Authors and Invest in Tomorrow's Young Stars - Join NC Author Kala Ambrose and Raise Money for Scholarships
Join North Carolina author Kala Ambrose along with fourteen other NC authors at the annual 'Lunch with an Author' event as they 'pay it forward' and invest in future generations of writers. This special event will be held on Thursday, June 10, 2010 from 11:30 am to 2:00 pm in Wilmington, NC, at... - June 04, 2010 - The Explore Your Spirit with Kala Show
'Garden Magic In Your Backyard' Now Available on Amazon.com
The 5-Star rated "Garden Magic In Your Backyard!" is the result of dozens of interviews with leading garden experts across America. Their advice and tips will make gardening easier and more fun. - June 04, 2010 - Garden Magic Online
Book Marketing Deals by Xlibris Publisher Boosts Self Published Authors Ahead of the Game
Xlibris Publisher offers great deals on their book promotion tools to help self published authors with their marketing campaign. - June 04, 2010 - Xlibris Publisher
Teens Declare Food Independence: New Book Release
New Book Release: Go - Cook Something is a cooking survival guide for active independent children. It is a new approach to teen food independence that successfully gets kids interested in cooking for themselves. Go - Cook Something is a great learning tool for tweens and teens. - June 04, 2010 - Go - Cook Something