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Sound Authors Radio Show Releases Interview with NY Times Bestselling Author Ronald Kessler on blogtalkradio.com/soundauthors
Blog Talk Radio network broadcasting Sound Authors, a live interview talk radio show, features New York Times bestselling author Ronald Kessler. - October 18, 2009 - Sound Authors
Jargon Media LLC: New Publishing and Editing Company to Launch October 18th
With offices based in Albuquerque and London, the international start-up company will work with students and professionals seeking editorial assistance. The business also plans to pursue publishing endeavors. Whether they’re editing the written word or publishing it, Jargon Media LLC upholds the English language, one sentence at a time. Enter Jargon Media LLC, an editing and publishing company launching on October 18, 2009. - October 18, 2009 - Jargon Media LLC
Not Enough Time in Your Busy Life to Read a Novel? What About a Novella?
Four writers are banking on people wanting to read – but perhaps not having the time to commit to a complete novel. Their novella anthology, Women of the Apocalypse, will be released at the end of October. “I've talked to people who used to read a lot, but don't anymore, because they... - October 18, 2009 - Women of the Apocalypse
Jay's Administration is Pleased to Announce the Release of Jerome Staten's Urban-Erotica Novel "Burning Bridges"
She's been battered, bruised, cheated on and even took a bullet that was meant for the man who exposed her to all of this, her husband. They say that revenge is a dish best served cold. Find out how Sandra Davis get's revenge on her estranged husband, Lance. - October 18, 2009 - Jay's Administration
Dressed and Out in 5 Minutes is a Guide to Dressing Up Efficiently
M. Patty Klochko's self-published book gives us a rundown on how to organize our closets. - October 17, 2009 - Xlibris Publisher
Lucid Fiction – a Trip to the Land of Lucid Dreams
Explore lucid dreaming with Lucid Fiction - a brand new collection of 12 short stories on dreams, consciousness and alternate realities. - October 17, 2009 - World of Lucid Dreaming
Christian Book of the Year Offer Benefits Readers and Feed the Children Charity
Christian self help and inspiration author Reece Manley announced Thursday his book Crossing Twice: Answers from the Source, the Instamation Christian Book of the Year, will give both readers and a favorite charity a perfect gift this season. By using Amazon to place the order, users need only... - October 16, 2009 - Advocate USA LLC
New Novel From Ghetto to Greatness Gives New Hope to Drug Addicted Teens No More Derrion Albert Situations
First time novelist Kevin “Coach” Brown has created a timeless story that gives a formula for inner-city teens to stay in school and away from crime, gangs and drugs. Although set in the 1970’s, the book, which is based on his real life experiences as a 13 year old drug addict, is still relevant to young readers in this millennium. It can help prevent deaths like that of Derrion Albert in Chicago. - October 16, 2009 - Brown Publishing & Seminars
Jeffrey B. Allen, Guest speaker
Jeffrey B. Allen spoke before the National Junior Honor Society - October 16, 2009 - Jeffrey B. Allen & Co.
Free Science Fiction - "Alibi Jones" by Mike Luoma
Writer and Narrator Mike Luoma Gives Away Audiobook to Promote New Novel. - October 16, 2009 - Michael Luoma
SongVest to Auction Nikki Sixx Biography Royalties Directly to Fans
Unprecedented Sale of Book Rights to Feature Rock ‘N’ Roll Books Imprint ‘An Education In Rebellion: The Biography Of Nikki Sixx.’ - October 16, 2009 - SongVest
Meet the Pioneers of California Baseball: Author Publishes Non-Fiction About the Formative Years of Baseball in the West
Just in time for major league baseball’s postseason, California writer Chris Goode renders a history of baseball in California. The book is available on Amazon.com and Lulu.com, the online marketplace for digital content. - October 16, 2009 - Chris Goode
Letting Loose the Monkeys
John Gorman has decided to focus on the scene where Benny teaches his prized monkey, Thelonious, to throw darts as a way to win over new readers. After a ballyhooed showing at Telephone Bar, Gorman is slated to read from "Shades of Luz" at The Cell. - October 16, 2009 - John Gorman
iUniverse Would Like to Announce the Release of Piercing the Veil by Eric Wentz
Forceful Currents of Danger Run Deep Below the Surface of Troubled Waters. - October 15, 2009 - iUniverse
Anatomy of the Meltdown - 1998-2008, by Seasoned Investment Advisor Franck Prissert, Explores the Ups and Downs of the US Stock Market’s Worst Decade
Franck’s work puts the past decade into bold relief, reminding us of how the worst market in most of our lifetimes came to be. His points are well made and nicely documented. This should help all of us to better understand the present investment climate - a necessary precursor to forecasting the next step. Finally, Franck illustrates that the market’s decline over the past decade was about as bad as it gets, but the following decade is usually spectacularly good. Schumpeter on steroids. - October 14, 2009 - Capital Max, Inc.
Christian Book of the Year Gains Momentum from Final Studies
TRI, an independent research firm, has released final consumer data for Crossing Twice: Answers from the Source by Dr. Reece W. Manley, DD, M.Ed., MPM. - October 14, 2009 - Advocate USA LLC
New Book Just Published Titled "Leo Tolstoy and the Kingdom of God Within You"
This new book is a new analysis and new translation of Leo Tolstoy's most influential compositions, his philosophy and convictions. 400 pages, 6" x 9". - October 14, 2009 - Daniel H. Shubin
Think Pink Book Challenge
Sell 1,000 books in October 2009 for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Susan G. Komen Foundation will receive a minimum of $1 from each sale. - October 14, 2009 - Crawford Writing & Marketing
Poetic Prestige for President Barack Obama
Poet salutes President Barack Obama by inclusion in New Poetry Book - October 14, 2009 - Colors of a Man Press
NRI Author Neena Kahlon Releases Her Book Remembering the Juice Mango
The book, based on the backdrop of partition was launched by Dr. Kiran Bedi first woman IPS officer, Mr. Vikram Chandra, CEO NDTV, Mr. Jagmohan, Former Union Minister and Governor of J&K and Mrs. Parneet Kaur, MOS for External Affairs in New Delhi. - October 14, 2009 - Neena Kahlon
Stories for Children Magazine Talks with Children’s Author, Debbie Dadey
Debbie Dadey, author and co-author of 145 books, including the critically acclaimed Keyholder series recently took the time out to chat about the Adventures of the Bailey School Kids series and Keyholder series with Stories for Children Magazine. Come along for Dadey’s adventurous interview... - October 14, 2009 - Stories for Children Magazine
Stories for Children Magazine Announces Two New Book Reviewers, Debby Bocnuk and Debbie Smart
The exciting growth and changes continue to occur at Stories for Children Magazine and they are pleased to announce the recent hire of two new book reviewers, Debby Bocnuk and Debbie Smart. VS Grenier, Founder and Editor-in-Chief of Stories for Children Magazine, and the rest of the staff at SFC... - October 14, 2009 - Stories for Children Magazine
Independent Author Tweets His Way to a Publishing Contract
Social Media and Direct-to-Fan Sales Model May be Future of Publishing Industry. - October 13, 2009 - Michael Gyulai
42 Ways to Make Networking Easier: America’s Connection Diva, Bonnie Ross-Parker, reveals all in her new book ’42 Rules for Effective Connections’
“There is a difference between networking that is 'hit or miss'—'trial and error' versus networking that hits the bull's eye,” says author Bonnie Ross-Parker in her new book ’42 Rules for Effective Connections.” Ross-Parker will be featured in a free 30-minute webcast on Oct. 20 at 10:00 am PT. To register for the webcast, please visit http://42rules.com/bonnierossparker/webcast/. - October 12, 2009 - 42 Rules
New Christian Author Gains Momentum in Consumer Research Study
Texas Research and Investment finds readership satisfaction to be extremely high for Reece Manley’s Crossing Twice: Answers from the Source. - October 12, 2009 - Advocate USA LLC
Infibeam.com Launches Chetan Bhagat Novel: 2 States
India's rising and most popular author Chetan Bhagat has just launched his 4th novel '2 States: The Story of My Marriage.' Popular online retail giant Infibeam.com feels delighted to launch this book along with 100% cash back offer & free shipping in India, which means that the book is free of cost to the buyer. - October 12, 2009 - Infibeam.com
Where Keynes Went Wrong by Hunter Lewis—New Book from Axios Press
If John Maynard Keynes is wrong, then so are the bailouts and stimulus packages of Barack Obama, George W. Bush, and virtually all world governments today. - October 11, 2009 - Axios Press
Wolf Awareness Week is October 11th-17th
Wolf Awareness Week is here! What better time to learn more about the impact these animals have on our environment? Sylvan Dell Publishing's One Wolf Howls, offers young readers the opportunity to explore the wolf's natural habitat while practicing counting skills. - October 10, 2009 - Arbordale Publishing
Top Ranked Spirituality Expert Garners Book of the Year Award in Crossing Twice
Dr. Reece W. Manley, DD, M.Ed., MPM has gained another honor for his work as a spirituality expert. Rolex Gold sponsored Instamation News Network has named Crossing Twice: Answers from the Source as the Christian/Spirituality Book of the Year. Instamation provides in network information to a... - October 09, 2009 - Advocate USA LLC
Some White English Women I’ve Almost Known Brings Him Out of the Shadows
British/Nigerian author Mogbolahan Koya-Oyagbola confronts the reader with a kaleidoscope of alternate realities in Some White English Women I’ve Almost Known (248 pp., tpb, $13.99 USD), a collection of fourteen short stories and five poems about exile. Koya-Oyagbola, whose work was previously featured in the 2008 Nigerian fiction. - October 09, 2009 - Mogbolahan Koya-Oyagbola
Inhousepress Presents More 5-Star Reviews for One Just Man by Stan I.S. Law, on the Amazon
A novel about a physician who discovered a healing gift that almost killed him. - October 09, 2009 - inhousepress
Teenage Superheroes Join Forces to Fight for Freedom
Meet a group of seven teenagers who have spent the last ten years held captive in a strange medical facility under the care of the unflappable Dr. Cormair. Chosen for their unique DNA profiles and taken from their parents at a very young age, the seven have suffered years of experimentation, surgeries, testing and gene-splicing. - October 09, 2009 - Dog Ear Publishing
John Gorman Reads from "Shades of Luz" Oct 12th at Telephone Bar
John Gorman, author of "Shades of Luz" and founder of Paper Cut blog will be reading from his debut novel Monday Oct 12th at 8pm at Telephone Bar in the East Village. The venue is a few blocks from St. Marks Place the famous eclectic stretch of East Village. When asked if he was excited to be reading at Telephone Bar John said, "It's a cool place to read. It's intimate. It feels like you are on stage in an intimate cave." - October 09, 2009 - John Gorman
Boyhood Christmas Stories: Family Thread Binds New Short Story Treasury
A new collection of Christmas stories released by Bob Zuber are wet-your-pants funny. He uses family history and hysterical insights, weaving tales in a refreshing voice. Along with several heart-felt poems, this new author takes readers on an unforgettable journey to Christmas, as seen through... - October 08, 2009 - Broad Reach Studio
Self Published Author Looks Into the Child Obesity Trend in His Xlibris Release
T. Allan Brenner reveals childhood obesity as an increasingly alarming trend worldwide and presents solutions to curb it. - October 08, 2009 - Xlibris Publisher
Lifeway Books Retailer Eyes Crossing Twice for Christmas
Crossing Twice: Answers from the Source is the non-fiction account of Dr. Reece Manley's near death experience. - October 08, 2009 - Advocate USA LLC
Endless Love Virtual Tour
The Endless Love Virtual Tour, an exclusive fourteen-day virtual book tour, is a celebration of love and romance that is sure to restore or reaffirm the power of love. - October 08, 2009 - Literary Signature Services
Ted L. Nancy Website Now Up
Ted L. Nancy last person in America to put up website. www.TedLNancy.com. No one’s been waiting for it! No one’s been asking for it! But Ted L. Nancy put it up anyway. He is defeated. He is a broken man. He is the last person to put up a website. His website’s even after the... - October 07, 2009 - Mr. Ted L. Nancy
Author and Narrator Mike Luoma Offers New Audiobook "Alibi Jones" as a Free Podcast
Writer and radio announcer brings his worlds together as he narrates his new science fiction novel. - October 07, 2009 - Michael Luoma
Cochrane Retailers Team Up to Launch New Novel by Journalist Sarah Junkin
Cochrane, Alberta journalist and author Sarah Junkin teams up with two local businesses to launch her debut novel. Stuffed is a darkly comic novel about emotional abuse, alcoholism, and taxidermy. - October 07, 2009 - Sarah Junkin
The Salvation of Billy Wayne Carter and Other Stories
Tritone Media announces the publication of its first book, a collection of stories by M. David Hornbuckle titled The Salvation of Billy Wayne Carter and Other Stories. - October 06, 2009 - Tritone Media
New Novel Blends Taxidermy, Alcoholism and Emotional Abuse with Dark Humour
Stuffed is a fast-paced, darkly comic novel about restoring damaged self-esteem from the inside out. Readers will never again think about love, dependency, or taxidermy in quite the same way. - October 06, 2009 - Sarah Junkin
'Hetman,' a Thrilling Debut Novel from Alex Shaw. Published by Hetman Publishing
British Author Alex Shaw has marked his literary debut by writing ‘Hetman’, the first International Thriller based in post ‘Orange Revolution’ Ukraine. - October 06, 2009 - Hetman Publishing
13 Years Old Indiana Author Released First Book of His 11 Book Series
Charleston Shi Author of “The Quest of the Phoenix” series Publisher: Dog Ear Publishing Questof phoenix@yahoo.com The Quest of the Phoenix, Book One (The Phoenix and the Yeti) ISBN10: 1-60844-173-3 ISBN13:978-160844-173-0 There was a time when darkness was ready to plunge the world... - October 06, 2009 - Charleston Shi
Meet Author Lori Lite / Shark Tank Contestant
Lori Lite, author of Angry Octopus: A Children's Relaxation Story. Mompreneur and featured contestant on ABC's Shark Tank accepted partnership with Barbara Corcoran. Lori will be relaxing children at Borders. - October 05, 2009 - Stress Free Kids
"Avoid Humans" by: Dietrich Von Schmausen Has Our Philosophical Arrogance, Religious Intolerance, Sexual Hypocrisy and Failure to Cooperate as a Species, Condemned Us?
Dietrich von Schmausen has written a frightening account human behavior presented to a body of alien overseers. These overseers are responsible for seeding human existence and have the technology required to severely limit our continued evolution. ‘Avoid Humans’ brings into question the integrity of human social and religious leadership and highlights how elitists have exploited our pathogenic nature to the extreme detriment of our species. - October 04, 2009 - Dietrich von Schmausen
Regina Hudson's Newly Published Book of Poems for Sale at a Lulu.com
The Founder and Owner of R. H. Soul will be showcasing her new book in which she is also the author. Regina Hudson has been writing for years, but recently decided to make it a career and not just a hobby anymore. This book is entitled The Soul of A Colored Woman. Many books will be available for purchase through lulu.com. Her inspiration comes from God, her family, and her endeavors in life. - October 03, 2009 - Regina Hudson
First eBooks for Children Available on iPhone and iPod Touch
Media ideas company Sleepydog announces the first eBooks aimed at young people, for use on the iPhone and iPod touch. Seven titles by award-winning authors Steve Skidmore and Steve Barlow, including books from the popular ‘Vernon Bright’ series, are now available from the iTunes App... - October 03, 2009 - Sleepydog Ltd
Xlibris Introduces Improved Line of Publishing and Marketing Services
An improved line of self-publishing and book marketing services have been launched by Xlibris. - October 03, 2009 - Xlibris Publisher
“Green Solutions,” Local-to-Global:
ECOfashion Pioneer Marci Zaroff Introduces Al Gore to South Florida. - October 02, 2009 - B2BGLOBAL.COM