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Dr. Betty J. Kovacs Presents The Surprising Creativity of Grief at the Bodhi Tree Bookstore on October 17
The Kamlak Center presents Betty J. Kovacs, Ph.D., author of The Miracle of Death, in a two-hour seminar on how grief can transform our lives in surprising and creative ways. The seminar will focus on methods of working creatively with grief. - October 02, 2009 - The Kamlak Center
John Gorman Catches Big Break
"Shades of Luz" was rejected 46 times before All Things That Matter Press published it. Through his determination and perseverance John Gorman broke through the Publishing World's Iron Curtain. - October 02, 2009 - John Gorman
A Woman of Wisdom Poetry Collection Finally Arrives
African American author Gloria Lathen has written her first Spiritual & Motivational Poetry Book Collection and published it on Lulu.com. Mrs. Lathen seized the opportunity to use her quiet time while being a mother, working and going to School to write her book E.M.O.T.I.O.N.S. Everyone May Overcome Trials Informs Others Needing Salvation and Subtitled: “A Woman of Wisdom Poetry Collection.” - October 02, 2009 - A Woman of Wisdom Poetry
Local Pittsburgh Author Signs Copies of Latest Novel at Borders Books in Butler Pa.
Saturday November 7th Noon until 3:00pm Borders Books will be hosting local author Frank Say for signing of his latest novel, Nine Lives. - October 02, 2009 - Frank Say
Biography of 19th Century Headmaster Holds Personal Meaning for the Author
Dale Wayne Slusser’s book In The Near Loss of Everything tells the late nineteenth-century story of Ronald MacDonald, the most famous headmaster of Ravenscroft High School, a boarding school for boys in Asheville, NC. Ronald was the son of the famous British writer, George MacDonald, author of such books as The Princess and the Goblin and At the Back of the North Wind. Books are available at Amazon.com or Barnes & Nobel.com. Slusser is available for interviews. - October 01, 2009 - Zossima Press
Florence Reed is the Latest Subject of Robert Shetterly's Ongoing Series Americans Who Tell the Truth
Reed, Founder and President of the Maine-based environmental non-profit Sustainable Harvest International, is the latest American to grace the pages of Robert Shetterly's book and series Americans Who Tell the Truth. Her portrait was also selected as part of a Sustainability Show at Maine's College of the Atlantic. - October 01, 2009 - Sustainable Harvest International
Protagonist in Self Published Book Basis for Major Hollywood Movie, The Informant
Mark Whitacre, the main character in Floyd Perry’s self-published book, is the focus of the latest Hollywood movie, The Informant. - September 30, 2009 - Xlibris Publisher
Stunning Debut Novel "Shades of Luz"
Never before in the history of literature has a stuffed animal vendor risen the ranks to become thumb-wrestling champ. But, will Benny get the girl? John Gorman's writing is bold, poetic, and so engaging you will read it 3 times. - September 30, 2009 - John Gorman
Ross Jeffryes Writes About Peter Published by Trinity Press, a Subsidiary of Bread of Life
Who could this Peter be? Could he possibly be the one and only Apostle Peter, the one who walked with Jesus? - September 30, 2009 - Bread of Life International Ministries
Misfit McCabe Joins Operation eBook Drop
Griffie World, which is home to author LK Gardner-Griffie, has made her young adult novel, "Misfit McCabe," available to deployed service members at no cost. - September 30, 2009 - Griffie World
The "Human Food Factor": a New Book Release
This book describes a provocative viewpoint concerning where we are going as a society, who is taking us there and why. - September 29, 2009 - Howard R. Axtell Publishing
A. J. Cronin’s Two "Missing" Novels Are Finally Published
Amazingly, two novels by bestselling 20th-century Scottish author A. J. Cronin, “Vigil in the Night” and “The Valorous Years,” have never been published in book form. They are now available in paperback from A. J. Cornell Publications. - September 29, 2009 - A. J. Cornell Publications, LLC
Sleuths Needed to Solve Murder Mystery on Friday the 13th
Enjoy wine and meet published authors while trying to solve a mystery at Zorvino Vineyards - September 29, 2009 - Denise Robbins
School Hero Releases Two New Books
Matt Atkinson, made famous in 2007 after turning in three students who planned to bomb his Green Bay, WI high school has written 2 books, an autobiography and a book of poems. Atkinson was brought into the spotlight in Sept 07 after a former friend of his confided that he and another student... - September 29, 2009 - Matt Atkinson
Small Publishers, Artists and Writers Network (SPAWN) Helps Authors and Creative Professionals with New Benefits, New Web Site, and New Vision
Non-Profit Association Web Site Redeveloped by Susan Daffron of Logical Expressions, Inc. - September 29, 2009 - Logical Expressions, Inc.
ChristianBookVideos.com to Give Away 5 Books a Week for 5 Weeks
ChristianBookVideos.com, the premier place to view promotional Christian book trailers on the Internet, announces that they will be giving away five Christian books to random visitors to their site each week for the next five weeks. - September 29, 2009 - Christian Small Publishers Association
Local Pittsburgh Author Signs Copies of Latest Novel at Monroeville Borders
Saturday October 24th Noon until 3:00pm. Borders Books will be hosting local author Frank Say for signing of his latest novel, Nine Lives. - September 29, 2009 - Frank Say
2010 Calendar for the "Year of the Tiger" Created by Michel Foster Has Been Newly Released by Lulu.com
Michel Foster has created an affordable 12-month calendar for the year of the Tiger (2010). This calendar includes quotes from all sorts of famous people superimposed on the author’s original color photographs. National and religious holidays and phases of the moon are part of the... - September 29, 2009 - Michel Foster
"Prescription for Mirth" by Michel Foster Has Just Been Published
"Prescription for Mirth," a book by Michel Foster, is now available at Lulu.com (Lulu Enterprises). - September 28, 2009 - Michel Foster
Wattpad to Embrace Open Ebook Standard
New EPUB Support Paves the Way for Vast Amounts of New Content. - September 28, 2009 - Wattpad Inc.
The Big Bad Bank: Printed Manual Released Worldwide
The big bad Bank documentary series announced the release of The Big Bad Bank, the book, in manual form to a worldwide audience. - September 27, 2009 - The Big Bad Bank
Book Signing Event Offers Thrills, Chills, Mystery & Suspense
Two local Borders Books are getting into the Halloween spirit a little early when they host book signings by highly acclaimed techno-romantic thriller author Denise Robbins. The Oct 10 signing in Concord and Oct. 24 signing in Nashua will precede a post-Halloween event at Zorvino Vineyards in... - September 26, 2009 - Denise Robbins
Woman Seeks Cure for "Wrong Men-itis" in LadyLit Press Novelist's Hilarious Debut
In LadyLit Press's newest release, The Bum Magnet, author K.L. Brady chronicles a year in the life of a woman who attracts all the wrong men. - September 26, 2009 - LadyLit Press
October is Adopt a Shelter Dog Month
Val, a labrador retriever and Hurricane Katrina survivor who was found barely alive, was lucky enough to have found his way into a loving home in suburban Chicago. Along with his sister, Brandy, who is also a shelter dog, they recently launched their “Real Dogs with Real Tales” stories in a series of books: Brandy and Val, Brandy and Val’s Favorite Things, and Brandy and Val’s Special Story. Brandy and Val can become members of the family with accompanying tie-in plush toys (sold separately). - September 26, 2009 - Brandy and Val, LLC
New Fantasy Novel Chronicles Fate of Fawcetta
Dalian Artanian Takes Readers on an Odyssey Filled with Mystery, Deceit and Romance. - September 25, 2009 - Dalian Artanian
SFC: Families Matter Blog - Daughter-in-Law Rules Contest
SFC: Families Matter Blog http://familiesmatter2us.blogspot.com is pleased to announce the Daughter-in-Law Rules contest in conjunction with The Daughter-In-Law Rules book, written by Sally Shields, an award-winning pianist, composer, speaker, author, radio personality, and, of course,... - September 25, 2009 - Stories for Children Magazine
New Children's Book
Whirly, Twirly Topsy Turvy Day – New children’s book explores the frenzied pace of modern day society. - September 25, 2009 - Mahalia Solages
Rave Review for Tuxedo Press's New Book Oklahoma's Carlisle Indian School Immortals
Midwest Book Review raves: "Oklahoma's Carlisle Indian School Immortals" ...is the in-depth story of the dedicated sports players of Carlisle Indian School... accessible to readers of all backgrounds, and especially recommended for any sports player (Native American or not) seeking inspiration along the path of athletic achievement... An excellent contribution to sports or Native American studies shelves, especially recommended for college libraries. - September 25, 2009 - Tuxedo Press
Enemy in the Ranks Released
The long awaited action thriller novel, “Enemy in the Ranks” by Varinder Taprial published by Cedar books, an imprint of Pustak Mahal, New Delhi, India has been released and is now available to buy online. A racy, thrilling novel, set against the background of the Navy, it has all the... - September 25, 2009 - Social Chakras
Author Conducts the Ultimate Internet Marketing Experiment by Giving Away His Free Book
Horror writer Darren G. Burton has decided to give away copies of his novel “Scarecrow” absolutely free in a bold bid to reach a million readers of the book by the end of 2009. The novel is being distributed free of charge as an eBook (downloadable PDF). He has specified that people... - September 25, 2009 - Darren G. Burton
Are You Ready for the Revolution - The Self-Made-Man Generation
Birth of a character called “K” representing the Self-Made-Man Generation. He will live on the Website www.smmgeneration.com for a period of only 2 years. In that period of time, “K” will put out 8 different songs, available to be downloaded for free from that Website and a book called: Complete Freedom of Choice. This Generation is about self achievement and Complete Freedom of Choice. This project is produced by Mother Nation. - September 24, 2009 - Mother Nation Publishing
Library of Horror Presents: The Black Act by Louise Bohmer
The Black Act, debut dark fantasy from Louise Bohmer, is now available from Library of Horror: https://www.createspace.com/3399491 - September 24, 2009 - Daverana Enterprises / Esoteric Writings
Ireland’s First E-Book Store Opens for Business with Over 150,000 Books Available
Irish Company launches new website on to cater for the rapidly expanding demand for eBooks worldwide. - September 24, 2009 - Directebooks Ltd
Celebrate the Arrival of the Autumnal Equinox September 22
It's that time of year again. Fall has arrived in all her exuberance and Sylvan Dell wants you to join in on the festivities of Autumnal Equinox with Fran Hawk's new title, Count Down to Fall. - September 24, 2009 - Arbordale Publishing
iUniverse Releases Top Ten Best Seller List for August 2009
Figures Based on Point-of-Sale Data from Major U.S. Booksellers - September 24, 2009 - iUniverse
When the Buddha Met Bubba Released Today
When the Buddha Met Bubba is an enlightened southern comedy about hope, transformation and second chances. Publishers Weekly said of the novel, "[It] establishes a solid sense of character and place, and funny anecdotes woven throughout add charm." - September 23, 2009 - John Lee Books and Seminars
Author and Execution Coach, Anna McCoy to Host Woman Act Now Connect-Working Meeting in DFW Metroplex
Woman Act Now is a movement of execution by women nationally and internationally who want to learn the art of getting life done. Coach Anna McCoy, Chief Encouragement Officer of Woman Act Now, an online and chapter-based organization is hosting a Woman, Act Now Connect-Working Monthly Meeting, September 25, 2009, at 6:30 PM at the estate of Anna and Richmond McCoy. Coach Anna will teach on “Closing the Execution Gap” from her newest book release, Woman, Act Now. - September 23, 2009 - Act Now, Inc.
Your Life Summed Up in a Race Horse’s Name
Caballo Press of Ann Arbor announces plans to publish a unique book that asks horsey folks to sum up their lives in a race horse’s name. - September 23, 2009 - Rudolph Alvarado
Stories for Children Magazine Announces Stanley Bookman Spooky Sounds Young Author Contest Winners
Recently, the Stories for Children Magazine mascot, Stanley Bookman, posed the challenge to their young readers to write their own story about the spooky sounds you hear at night, in the backyard, or when you are camping. The entries received were all quite good and the editorial staff have poured... - September 23, 2009 - Stories for Children Magazine
Creators from Iconic Appear at Local CA Store
Members of the Comicbook Artists Guild, and contributors to Iconic graphic novel are scheduled to appear at local California comic book store. - September 23, 2009 - Comicbook Artists Guild
New Christian Book Exposes Subtle Faith Killers
The Voice magazine editor Jennifer LeClaire has released her second book, "Doubtless: Faith that Overcomes the World." - September 23, 2009 - Jennifer LeClaire Ministries
Dallas Author and Spirituality Expert Debuts Top Praised "Spirit Thinking" in Spirituality and Self-Development Genre
Advocate USA, in cooperation with Amazon brings, "Spirit Thinking: Your 30 Guide to An Enlightened Life" by Dallas Spirituality Expert Reece Manley to Public as Self Help, Self Development Book - September 22, 2009 - Advocate USA LLC
Author Writes Next Novel Online
William Todd Rose, author of the experimental horror novel "Shadow of the Woodpile," announced today that his next project will be released in a series of online blog posts. The first draft of "Albatross", a story dealing with a man caring for his terminally ill mother and the... - September 22, 2009 - Fetid Press
Former Pro Wrestling Referee, Turned Evangelical Minister, Authors Book on Surviving Child Abuse and the Destructive Temptations of the Pro Wrestling Industry
In his life, Tim Hicks has done a lot of things that most people would consider to be out of the ordinary. Most notable, perhaps, is the twenty-five years he spent as a referee, manager and promoter in the professional wrestling field. These days, he has added two new endeavors to his resume... - September 20, 2009 - T.R. Hicks Enterprises, LLC
Single Parents Create: Author Publishes Book… Despite Lack of Qualifications
British author Stephen Mark Parry (Pen-name Suzanne Marcuslee) has astounded his peers by writing his first book despite being a single parent with no formal qualifications and living on welfare benefits before publishing it on Lulu.com, the online marketplace for digital content. Mr. Parry seized... - September 20, 2009 - Stephen Mark Parry
Sound Authors Radio Show Releases Interview with Kathryn Lasky and Wayne Gratz on blogtalkradio.com/soundauthors
Blog Talk Radio network broadcasting Sound Authors, a live interview talk radio show, features New York Times award-winning author Kathryn Lasky. - September 20, 2009 - Sound Authors
Launch Date Set for October 15 for Spirit Thinking: Your Guide to an Enlightened Life
Advocate USA, LLC, is proud to have arranged publishing of Spirit Thinking. Details at SpiritThinking.Net. - September 19, 2009 - Advocate USA LLC
Inspirational Talk Show Host Releases New Book
How to Create Real Wealth: A Practical and Spiritual Guide for Women, written by Shamarion Whitaker, was recently released by Author House Publishing. How to Create Real Wealth offers a prudent perspective for creating success by investing in things money can’t buy. Making investments in personal and spiritual development is the central theme of the book. - September 19, 2009 - New Beginnings For Women of Houston
Bram Stoker Award Winner Mike Oliveri Launches New Horror Fiction and Graphic Novel Series, The Pack
Will produce original horror fiction and graphic novels for print and digital media. Special Kindle edition of the first fiction book in the series, "The Pack: Winter Kill," will be released in October, followed by a trade paperback edition in November. - September 19, 2009 - Evileye Books
Author Josh Swiller to Address Adelphi University on October 29, 2009
Adelphi University is pleased to invite Josh Swiller, author of the University’s First Year Reading Program choice, “The Unheard: A Memoire of Deafness and Africa,” as he details his transformative two-year experience volunteering for the Peace Corps. The event will take place on Thursday, October 29, 2009, at 7:00 p.m. in the Adelphi University Performing Arts Center (AU PAC), Concert Hall, 1 South Avenue, Garden City, NY. - September 19, 2009 - Adelphi University