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November 7th Marks National Bookstore Day
Publishers Weekly has announced November 7th as National bookstore Day, a day devoted to the celebration of bookselling on a national and international scale. Join Sylvan Dell Publishing and thousands of bookstores across the country in making this event a success. - November 05, 2009 - Arbordale Publishing
A Precious Jewel, New Regency Romance from NY Times Bestselling Author Mary Balogh
Author Mary Balogh tours with Pump Up Your Book Promotion to discuss her new Regency romance novel, “A Precious Jewel.” - November 05, 2009 - Pump Up Your Book Promotion PR
Help Your Kids “Go Green” with Colonel Trash Truck by Kathleen Crawley
Author Kathleen Crawley tours with Pump Up Your Book Promotion to discuss her children’s picture book, “Colonel Trash Truck.” - November 05, 2009 - Pump Up Your Book Promotion PR
Comicbook Artists Guild Seeks Artists to Illustrate Iconic 2
In June 2009, the Comicbook Artists Guild debuted the first issue of the recurring graphic novel anthology, Iconic. This project is a collection of short stories based on old tales that are taught in schools all over the world, but each one has a twist. In the second issue of Iconic, the Guild is... - November 05, 2009 - Comicbook Artists Guild
"Bobby & Chrissy: One Gift"
Pasadena Public Library and LEX 3, LLC: Announces special pajama story time. Author Visit at the Hastings Branch Library will share her novel idea for gift giving during difficult times. - November 04, 2009 - LEX 3 LLC
Story of One of Africa’s Great Female Leaders Illustrates Africa’s Influence on American History and Religion
Our knowledge of African and African-American history includes few female leaders. “The Black Hand of God” (http://www.theblackhandofgod.com), a new novel published by an independent literary press in Tulsa, Oklahoma, hopes to help change that. “The Black Hand of God” offers... - November 04, 2009 - The Marked, LLC
Guild Works Announces New Projects
Creative Studio solicits contributors for 2 new publications. - November 04, 2009 - Guild Works Publications
Publish Your Book at Half Price Starting This November
Christmas comes early for writers who wish to publish their books with Xlibris' discounted Publishing Services. - November 04, 2009 - Xlibris Publisher
Actress/Model Chuanda Mason Releases Her First Book "Love Made Me Crazy"
Actress and model Chuanda Mason shares her dating and relationship woes in the hopes that other young women will learn from her mistakes. - November 04, 2009 - Chuanda Mason Inc
Consumers Can't Afford Another Xmas
American consumers can’t afford another Xmas holiday like those to which they’ve become accustomed. Regardless of its religious or secular connotation, December 25th is a reason to spend money. In her book Dissing Xmas (splash’em LLC, ISBN 978-0-615-32892-8, $16.95), attorney... - November 03, 2009 - splash'em, LLC
The Legend of the Pickle Ornament: One Pickle, One Boat, and One Wish
Mixing old mythology with global Christmas traditions, author Thomas M. Wilkinson brings the myth of the Christmas ornament to life in the children's book Willie-Off-The-Pickleboat. - November 03, 2009 - Thomas Wilkinson
Piker's Press Publishes "Kid with the Cape" by Edward Bereta
Piker’s Press has released its first novel, “Kid with the Cape” by Edward Bereta. “Movie rights” have already been optioned by Hollywood producer Michael C. Edwards of Premier Attractions. - November 03, 2009 - Piker's Press
Kanspira Publishing Announces the Release of "Benny Buggles and the Termite Elimination"
New all-ages fiction "Benny Buggles and the Termite Elimination" is the latest book from author Douglas W. Martin. A free preview is available online at BennyBuggles.com. - November 03, 2009 - Kanspira Publishing
Pittsburgh Authors Hollie Van Horne and Frank Say Give Joint Book Signing on Black Friday
Authors Frank Say and Hollie Van Horne will have a joint book signing at the Borders Books in Monaca Pa, located in the Beaver Valley Mall, Friday, November 27th. 12:00pm - 3:00pm. - November 03, 2009 - Frank Say
David Hearne Author of Hulagu’s Web is Interviewed by WMPL News Veteran Maryann Schulze
David Hearne the author of the controversial political thriller “Hulagu’s Web – The Presidential Pursuit of Senator Katherine Laforge” will be interviewed by WMPL AM 920 host Maryann Schulze Tuesday – November 3, 2009 at 4:10 pm. - November 02, 2009 - Subterfuge Publishing
Remember; Remember the 5th of November so Says UK Society and College of Radiographers (SCoR)
The UK based SCoR has instituted a Radiographer of the Year Award in an effort to highlight the profession's profile. The winner is presented with an award at a ceremony at the House of Commons UK. This year it will be on November 5th in conjuction with World Radiography Day on November 8th. - November 02, 2009 - George Korankye
New Website Showcases Trailers for Catholic Books
CatholicBookVideos.com is a new site featuring promotional book videos and trailers for Catholic-themed books. Now Catholic readers have one website to consult when choosing to watch what to read next. - October 31, 2009 - Christian Small Publishers Association
New Book by Eric Popkoff, M.B.A., "The Expert's Guide to Internet Search & Research"
New from SPI Books comes "The Expert's Guide to Internet Search & Research: The Guide to Superlative Searches for Both Work & Personal Success!" by Eric Popkoff, M.B.A. This book offers insights and tips about successfully navigating the internet. - October 30, 2009 - Specialist Press International Books
Unison Available Worldwide
Kelvin Bueckert aims to blur genre lines by releasing his new book worldwide with a free soundtrack EP. Unison is a romantic thriller set in the present and the past. As storylines intertwine toward a climax, the reader is drawn into a study in contrasts. The motives of modern day slavery are... - October 30, 2009 - Kelvin Bueckert
“In Memory of Central Park” Wins Additional Accolades with Three National Best Books 2009 Awards from USA Book News
Queenelle Minet’s First Novel Recognized for Cross Genre Fiction, Environmental/Green Fiction, and Best Website Design. - October 30, 2009 - Queenelle Minet
Hudson Mohawk Press, New Independent Publisher, Launches Publishing Program
Hudson Mohawk Press, a new independent publisher in upstate New York, has launched its publishing program with an updated edition of the New Thought classic, Thought Vibration or the Law of Attraction in the Thought World by William Walker Atkinson. The new edition has been edited into gender... - October 29, 2009 - Hudson Mohawk Press
Author Book Reading and Signing in Hampton Roads
Dr. Joseph McFadden, MD, FACS will be speaking and signing his latest Non-Fiction release “Life in the Deadly World of Medicine” at various venues in Hampton Roads. This latest book was written to help educate and inform patients and their families about the dangers in our modern... - October 28, 2009 - Angus Publishing
In New Hannibal Books' Memoir, Former Missionary Kid Speaks Out on Spiritual Abuse, Childhood in Foreign Country
Through “Lessons from a Broken Chopstick,” Mary Anne discusses her interesting life experiences, confusing feelings and difficult circumstances and also talks about her visits as an adult back to China, Vietnam and Hong Kong. - October 28, 2009 - Hannibal Books
eBook.com Launches Price Assault on the Major Retailers - 'Nine Dragons' at $5
eBook Happy Hour is designed to bring to you unprecedented eBook prices for a selected one hour period every week starting with Michael Connelly’s brand new ‘Nine Dragons’ on sale for just $5. - October 27, 2009 - DNAML Pty Ltd
Wattpad Q3 2009 Global Ebook Metrics Report Analyzes Ebook Trends
iPhone continues to dominate smartphone ebook usage, Blackberry reduces the gap to the front - October 27, 2009 - Wattpad Inc.
New Jersey Attorney Celebrates Release of New Suspense Novel
New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of more than twenty books, Caridad Pineiro, has a new book entitled Sins Of The Flesh out just in time for Halloween. - October 27, 2009 - Caridad Pineiro
Charlon Bobo Becomes a Bestselling Author with Overcomers, Inc: True Stories of Hope, Courage and Inspiration, Compiled by Lynne Klippel
Charlon Bobo of Santa Cruz, CA achieved bestseller status on October 22nd with the release of Overcomers, Inc. Charlon’s chapter is entitled ‘From Trauma To Triumph: One Woman’s Empowering Journey From Fragmented Child to Conscious Entrepreneur.’ - October 26, 2009 - EditCopyProof
"Who Sleeps in Your Skin?" Are You Really Alone?
Edit your past, live in the present, create your future. - October 26, 2009 - Leadership Developemnt
Time to Start Living: Mens Help for Life & Mental Health Issues & Self-Publishing Website
Time to Start Living is a new website established to help, primarily, men deal with life and mental health issues through the purchase of affordable ebooks. Authors sought for publication of ebooks. - October 26, 2009 - Time to Start Living
Lawless Entertainment Named as Worldwide Publishing, TV and Licensing Agent for Erik Daniel Shein Storyland Series of Books
Acclaimed writer/producer, Erik Daniel Shein, has named Lawless Entertainment as the worldwide agent for all media for his new 13 book collection entitled "Storyland". Each story features a beautiful holiday story for the entire family, featuring magnificent illustrations created by Lina Safar of Kiev Ukraine, veteran sales agent Richard Ellman’s IPG brokered the deal. - October 25, 2009 - sheinstoryland holdings LLC
New Book Reveals History of New Orleans
Author will Donate Proceeds from “My New Orleans” to Local Charity. - October 25, 2009 - Lydia Guillot
Utilising Spirituality for Business Health. Author Publishes First Book Ever Written About Using Spirituality to Gauge Business Health.
Australian author Freda Pearl Maddern has written this very timely book to assist and support businesses and employees in this constantly changing world. It is published on lulu.com, the online marketplace for digital content. - October 25, 2009 - Freda P Maddern
A Squid’s Story: My First Four Years in the United States Navy. Local Author Publishes First Book.
Local author John Rudolph has published and released his first book about his first four years in the Navy through Lulu.com, the online marketplace for self-publishing. - October 25, 2009 - John Rudolph, Author
Sound Authors Radio Show Releases Interview with #1 New York Times Bestselling Author Rory Freedman on blogtalkradio.com/soundauthors
Blog Talk Radio network broadcasting Sound Authors, a live interview talk radio show, features #1 New York Times bestselling author Rory Freedman. - October 25, 2009 - Sound Authors
Dallas Author and Spirituality Expert Suffers in Silence from PN Disease
Christian author and rising spirituality expert Reece Manley was hospitalized briefly with peripheral neuropathic severe breakthrough pain. The peripheral neuropathy condition which sidelined the Christian self help provider is a permanent condition inflicted during a surgery in... - October 25, 2009 - Advocate USA LLC
Book for Baby Boomers and Retired Seniors Reveals 12 Secrets for a Happy Retirement
Do you want to do more than just survive retirement? Do you want to thrive in retirement? Do you want to have a happy retirement? - October 24, 2009 - Andrew Lawrence
Complete Freedom of Choice - the Self-Made-Man Generation. A Book About Self Achievement, the Liberation of a Generation and the Universal Right to "be Ourselves"
New book relating to individual's freedom of choice. It describes how an individual can achieve self realization through the exercise of his right to Complete Freedom of Choice. - October 24, 2009 - Mother Nation Publishing
Tony Tame's New Book "The Village Curtain" Released by Savant Books and Publications
Savant Books and Publications is pleased to announce the release of Tony Tame's new book "The Village Curtain: A Jamaica Collection." - October 24, 2009 - Savant Books and Publications LLC
Arch Press Has Just Published a New, More Effective Non-Traditional Grammar Book, The Great Grammar Book: Mastering Grammar Usage and the Essentials of Composition
"The Great Grammar Book" by Marsha Sramek is ideally suited for high school and college students, SAT and ACT test takers, business people, and anyone who just wants to know the correct way to write something. More than 2,000 sentences in over a hundred practice exercises--more than any other text--enable users to master even long-standing grammr problems. - October 23, 2009 - Arch Press
Dr. Herb Goldberg’s Groundbreaking Classic, The Hazards of Being Male, Re-Released
Dr. Herb Goldberg once hailed as “The Guru of Male Awareness” by The Washington Post has re-introduced his million-selling tome on men’s consciousness. Contemporary society can now reap the benefits of his revamped, newly designed, and perennially thought provoking book. - October 23, 2009 - Herb Goldberg, PhD & Associates
RealTime Publishing Announces Kerri, Recaptured Love, the Second in a Series from American Author Janet A. Nicolet
RealTime Publishing author, Janet A. Nicolet, releases the next in her fiction suspense series about Kerri. - October 23, 2009 - RealTime Publishing, Inc
WritingRoom Unsilences Another Voice
Christopher Higgins is WritingRoom.com's newest Discovered Author. - October 23, 2009 - WritingRoom.com, LLC
"Haunted People" Potentially Explained: New Book Proposes a Mind-Body Basis for Anomalous Perceptions
People seeing ghosts? There may be a genuine mind-body foundation for such anomalous perceptions, according to two researchers, Michael Jawer and Marc Micozzi, MD, PhD. Their book, The Spiritual Anatomy of Emotion, suggests that sensing a presence, seeing an apparition, or feeling energy around a... - October 22, 2009 - Michael Jawer
Dallas Christian Author Garners Book of the Year Award with "Crossing Twice" While Feeding Charity
Crossing Twice: Answers from the Source Earns Christian Book of the Year Award While Sales Fuel Feed the Children Donation. - October 22, 2009 - Advocate USA LLC
The Second Annual Afternoon with the Authors
On Saturday October 24th 2009 from 2pm to 5pm, The Burrville Cider Mill at 18176 County Route 156, Plank Rd. Watertown, will be hosting the second Annual Afternoon with the Authors. - October 22, 2009 - Joseph Sweet
Author Looks at the Life of Barack Obama in Self Published Book
Young Sop Ahn delves into the life of the US President and gives ideas why Obama deserves the Nobel Peace Prize. - October 21, 2009 - Xlibris Publisher
Book Signing and Reading, Biloxi MS
Author Joseph T. McFadden, M.D., F.A.C.S will read an excerpt from his latest Non-Fiction book "Life in the Deadly World of Medicine" an educational book written to help educate and inform patients and their families about the dangers in our modern medical system. - October 19, 2009 - Angus Publishing
13 Years Old Indiana Author, Charleston Shi, Comes to Danville
Danville Public Library is hosting a book signing event for Indiana teen author, Charleston Shi. - October 19, 2009 - Charleston Shi
Stroke Victim Sets, Realizes Lofty Goal
The story sounds as if it had come from one of director Frank Capra’s heart-warming films. Instead, it is a true-life story of the early twenty-first century. After being stricken two years ago, stroke victim Stephan Zimmermann, 63, set the goal of writing a novel to help his recovery. The... - October 19, 2009 - Panaxus, Inc.
Nobody, Really, Likes You: a Guide to Insouciance. Billibatt Productions First Foray Into the Publishing World.
In a first of its kind, author Lorna Tollison, the irrepressible protagonist from "The O Line Mysteries," reintroduces civil discourse and social disobedience in this new self-help book written just for fictional characters. - October 18, 2009 - Billibatt Productions