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Mommy PR Reviews Stories for Children Magazine
Stories for Children Magazine is thrilled to announce a wonderful endorsement from Andrea Millay of Mommy PR - http://www.mommypr.com/?p=8934. Millay says, “I really like this website…there are tons of different things to look at here: great stories, arts and crafts, puzzles, and... - September 03, 2009 - Stories for Children Magazine
Come Along on Homer’s Odyssey with Gwen Cooper in September ‘09
Author Gwen Cooper tours the blogosphere in September 2009 with “Homer’s Odyssey: A Fearless Feline Tale, Or How I Learned about Love and Life from a Blind Wonder Cat.” - September 02, 2009 - Pump Up Your Book Promotion PR
Launch of Essential Children’s Book “My Body Belongs to Me” Turns an Awkward Subject Into a Natural Discussion
New York City prosecutor writes groundbreaking title to teach children their bodies are their own. - September 02, 2009 - Safety Star Media
BooksofSoul.com Presents Interviews with Authors Laura Castoro, Pamela Samuels Young, Janete Scobie, and Tammy Fournier
Books of Soul (www.booksofsoul.com) has posted interviews with a diverse group of African American authors. Featuring first-time, self-published, bestselling, and award-winning writers, each interview offers an interesting insight into writing and promoting books. Best-selling and multi-award... - September 02, 2009 - Books of Soul
Local Minister/Teacher Encourages Christians to be Team Players
Bread of Life International, a private press, has published the book The Great Chess Game by Kansas, minister/teacher, Winner Torborg. The Christian book is a biblically based look at the work that God wants His children to do as a team. In 1985, author Winner Torborg began a newsletter ministry... - September 01, 2009 - Bread of Life International Ministries
Thirteen Lyme-Literate Health Care Practitioners Reveal Their Treatment Strategies for Chronic Lyme Disease in New Book
A new book, Insights Into Lyme Disease Treatment: Thirteen Lyme-Literate Health Care Practitioners Share Their Healing Strategies, provides people with Lyme disease and their physicians with current, cutting-edge information on the treatment of chronic Lyme disease and the corollary conditions that... - August 30, 2009 - Connie Strasheim
The Golden Rules of Making Money (and How to Use Them) Workbook by Laura M. Crawford
Workbook Unlocks Timeless Secrets to Making Money. - August 30, 2009 - Crawford Writing & Marketing
Pearl Shinn Wormhoudt’s Self Published Book Teaches Music from Deep Within
With a Song in My Psyche is a well-reviewed self-published volume that explores the psychological aspect of music teaching. - August 30, 2009 - Xlibris Publisher
"Firsts: Origins of Everyday Things That Changed the World!"
New Book. “Firsts” are the milestones of history. Surprising, informative, humorous, and always fascinating, these wonderful, often little-known facts bring our world to life. Now, for the first time ever, Guinness World Record-holding trivia expert Wilson Casey has compiled over 500 firsts on nearly every topic imaginable, from fashion to food, politics to science, sports to art. - August 29, 2009 - TriviaGuy.com
Lower Health Care Cost Advocated in Self Published Title
Author and medical doctor Arndt von Hippel advocates lower health insurance costs in his book, Better Health Care at Half the Cost. - August 29, 2009 - Xlibris Publisher
Looking for a Way Out of Corporate America? Here is the Escape Manual.
Custom Solutions announces the release of "No Limits: How I escaped the clutches of Corporate America to live the self-employed life of my dreams" by Sara Morgan. Sample chapters can be accessed online at www.nolimitsthebook.com. - August 28, 2009 - Custom Solutions
Author of "America Libre" Tours Southern California, Setting for the Controversial Novel
Author of apocalyptic story, Raul Ramos y Sanchez, appears at colleges, book signings and writers workshop in Los Angeles and San Diego September 15 through 27. - August 28, 2009 - Raul Ramos y Sanchez
Barnes & Noble Adds "Absolutely Vulnerable" by Lehigh Valley Author Thomas Malm
Absolutely Vulnerable, The Crisis of Strategic Business Planning in America by Thomas Allen Malm (Brainworks Books) is now available from Barnes & Noble. - August 28, 2009 - Brainworks Books
International Support for Marvin’s Mysteries
Richard Mulligan’s Marvin’s Mysteries, the middle reader book about a lost pet with a mysterious identity, is gaining an international fan base. Those fans are from all corners of the globe, but Europeans, in particular, have expressed interest in the story of the brave little fellow... - August 28, 2009 - Richard Mulligan
How to do a Back-to-School Vision Board by Best-Selling Author Joyce Schwarz, Booksigning & Workshop in Venice, Ca 8/27/09
What if you and your family could decide to make this the best school year ever for your kids? Well, now you can using an amazing, no-cost method called visionboarding. Best-selling author Joyce Schwarz, The Vision Board book (16 weeks as the #1 mystical bestseller on Amazon.com) explains how to in her upcoming workshop at the Mystic Journey Bookstore in Venice, California on Thursday, August 27 from 7-10 pm - August 27, 2009 - The Vision Board Institute
Author, Mimi DiLatese, Makes a Sparkling Debut with Her New Book "Dump His Ass"
"Dump His Ass” is a girlfriend to girlfriend guide to breaking up and moving on. - August 27, 2009 - Girly Gyrl Books LLC
Thomas M. Kiley Releases Free Child Injury Guide for Parents
Child injury lawyer Thomas M. Kiley, is offering a free book to help parents cope with the emotional, physical, and financial consequences stemming from their child’s injury. - August 26, 2009 - Thomas M. Kiley & Associates
Spirit Thinking® Inspires Aging Advocacy Group Formation by Client
Spirit Thinking® client Lea D. has been inspired. After completing The Horizons Approach to Spirit Thinking with Dr. Reece W. Manley, Lea wanted to give something back. - August 26, 2009 - Advocate USA LLC
Yoga Poses to Practice at Any Moment in Your Daily Life
How many times have you heard someone say, "I'd really like to do yoga but I just don't have time for it?" That is no longer an excuse. The new book, Yoga in No Time at All, published by PranaPower, LLC, provides 39 poses that can be done while you are brushing your teeth, putting your... - August 26, 2009 - PranaPower, LLC
Back to School and the Issue of Bullying
Almost 6,000,000 kids, nearly 30% of all children, are either bullied or are doing the bullying in this country. Now, for the first time, the American Academy of Pediatrics is stepping in with recommendations and tips to help all involved. The issue of bullying is at the heart of Megan Kelley Hall’s upcoming release The Lost Sister (Kensington, August 2009). - August 25, 2009 - Kelley and Hall Book Publicity
Author Solutions Appoints Becca Wagman Director of Sales, Marketing, and Editorial Services
Author Solutions (ASI), the world leader in indie book publishing—the fastest-growing segment of book publishing, is pleased to announce the appointment of Becca Wagman to the role of director of sales, marketing, and editorial services. In her new role, Wagman will direct sales operations for ASI’s rapidly expanding marketing services division. - August 25, 2009 - Author Solutions
EE's Simple Rules Announces Simple Rules for... The Road Warrior Princess Author Debbie Anderson
Eminence Enterprises' Simple Rules Infotainment Line has published Simple Rules for...The Road Warrior Princess: "Thee" Women's Inspirational Guide To Embracing The Open Road!!! by Debbie Anderson, which is the author's most recent book to date. - August 25, 2009 - Eminence Enterprises, LLC
New Book by Aminah Iman, Lillith: My Genesis. Aminah Iman Has Taken Lillith to a Completely New Level.
Captivating from the first page, Lillith: My Genesis gives a unique and well-needed spin on vampires and their beginning. Lillith is the first wife of Adam, with a thirst for blood and revenge. Her travels throughout her long life show the destruction she has left in her wake and the true meaning of 'Hell hath no fury, like a woman scorned'. Aminah Iman has taken Lillith to a completely new level. - August 23, 2009 - Aminah Iman
Literary Gluttons Get Happy; ListofBestBooks.com Re-Launches Website
ListofBestBooks.com re-launches website incorporating custom design integrations with the assistance of Phoenix-based web development and technology company iGoMogul. - August 23, 2009 - iGoMogul
Ocean Cooperative Launches Innovative Publishing Concept
Newly-launched Ocean Cooperative Publishing offers an alternative to the choice now faced by writers: searching for a traditional publisher or, on the other hand, self-publishing. OC provides its authors with all the services offered by traditional publishers and cannot of course accept every manuscript submitted. But as a cooperative publisher, Ocean's production fee – actually lower than the fees charged by self-publishing companies –permits it great latitude in accepting unusual projects. - August 22, 2009 - The Ocean Cooperative
Times Square Sign to Tout Spirit Thinking®
TRI Psychologists President Tries Novel Approach to Attract Literary Agent for New Self-Help Series. - August 21, 2009 - Advocate USA LLC
Avrin and Lee - Business Consultants, Book Authors, and Bloggers
Deborah Avrin and Shirley Fine Lee sign their business books at annual Learning Summit. The authors/consultants are profiled along with their books and the productivity blog both contribute to at http://2bproductive.blogspot.com/. - August 21, 2009 - Shirley Fine Lee
Rave Reviews for "Accidental Heroes, Accidental Villains," New Novel, Now Also on Kindle
A historical fiction about the intimate relation between the much-dreaded Triads and the last two centuries of Chinese history. - August 21, 2009 - Ed Chung
Lo Gap Media Announces the Publication of Revealed Evil
Anthology collection of thirteen short stories from Kat Yares to be published by Lo Gap Media. - August 21, 2009 - Lo Gap Media
Self Published Author Reveals a Life of Happiness and Joy in the Midst of Terminal Illness
Elaine Young McGuire reveals how people affected with AIDS can continue leading a happy, normal life in her self-published book. - August 21, 2009 - Xlibris Publisher
New Book: City at the Cusp Takes a Sociological and Cultural Look at the Demise of the American Economy
J. Allison Brown, author of the recently published nonfiction book, City at the Cusp, defines a new class of Americans—the Zenithians—who reside at the height of society. Could it be that the culture in the city at the cusp is in great part responsible for the demise of the American economy? This thorough sociological argument provides insight on a very timely and urgent matter. - August 21, 2009 - J. Allison Brown
Debut Novel “In Memory of Central Park” Wins Three National Indie Excellence Awards
Queenelle Minet’s First Novel Wins Best Science Fiction Novel and Finalist in Best New Fiction and Best General Fiction. - August 19, 2009 - Queenelle Minet
Health Care Turnaround Author Launches Book Cover Design Competition
Global competition begins to find grab-me-off-the-shelf book cover design for new book, Stop the $,$$$,$$$,$$$ Bleeding: How You and Me can Turnaround Health Care Costs Now. - August 18, 2009 - theStrategist, LLC
Novel Prophesied Current Racial Tensions
This PR announces the re-release of a novel published in 1992, which supposed the creation of separate states for whites and blacks in the U.S. - August 18, 2009 - kileyblackman
New iPhone Story Apps from iOrbi Help Parents Personalize Story Time for Kids
iOrbi, LLC, a Chicago-based technology company, has released new children's story apps for the iPhone that use the smartphone’s record feature to give readers the option to tell the story in their own voice. In addition to the “Record Your Voice” option, the story apps feature vibrant, full color illustrations and heart-warming stories that are meant to entertain and teach kids simple life lessons. All children's story apps from iOrbi may be found on iTunes by searching for "iOrbi." - August 18, 2009 - iOrbi, LLC
Askin Ozcan, a New International Author, Signs Contract with Leading Publisher in India
Askin Ozcan, author of six books published in the U.S.A, has signed contract with Prakash Books of India, to publish two of his books in India, in English and Hindi. - August 18, 2009 - Askin Ozcan
Wattpad Comes to Nokia Ovi Store
Widely Popular “YouTube For Ebook” is Featured on Nokia Ovi Store’s Front Page. - August 17, 2009 - Wattpad Inc.
RealTime Publishing Are Delighted to Announce the Releases of the First in a Series of Five Sci-Fi Novels by Author Sam Smith
RealTime Publishing author, Sam Smith, releases "towards the unMaking of Heaven, Balant: A Beginning." - August 17, 2009 - RealTime Publishing, Inc
Teen Sexuality Explodes in the New Novel, Torn, by Amber Lehman
Think that by not discussing the topic of sexuality with your teen it will keep them from experimenting with not only heterosexual activities, but homosexual activities as well? Don't be so sure. In today's day and age more teens are questioning their sexuality and most likely parents will be the last to know. Oftentimes there are limited resources for teens to relate to during this difficult and confusing time in their life. Literature is a major outlet for teens to turn to. - August 16, 2009 - Amber Lehman
Award Winning Children's Books
Although only launched this year The Pencil Play Pals children's books—published by Whehey Publishing—have already won 2 "Creative Child Magazine" awards. - August 16, 2009 - Whehey Publishing
Stories for Children Magazine Recipient of Outstanding Web Site Award from Disability Network
Stories for Children Magazinea trademark of Stories for Children Publishing, LLC A monthly Ezine for Children (3 to 12) Website:http://storiesforchildrenmagazine.org Stories for Children Magazine recently was bestowed the honor of the Outstanding Web Site Award from the Disability... - August 16, 2009 - Stories for Children Magazine
Guinness World Record Holder for Longest Walk Self Publishes His Documentary
Long-distance walker, George Meegan, documents his travels and travails in his Xlibris release. - August 16, 2009 - Xlibris Publisher
Magic Genie Found in Louisiana
Anyone can claim his or her own wish granting ‘genie’ out of thin air. The new book, Wish Granter: Yours for the Asking, explains how anyone can get anything he or she desires just by asking for it. - August 15, 2009 - Reese Jensen
Regarding Joey Buttafuoco Defamation of Character Lawsuit Threat, Mary Jo Buttafuoco Tells PR.com, "I’ll Defend it to the Death"
Mary Jo Buttafuoco tells PR.com that she stands by her claim that ex-husband Joey Buttafuoco is a “sociopath,” in a revealing interview striking back at Joey’s threat of a lawsuit. - August 14, 2009 - PR.com
Andrew Peterson's Debut Thriller, First to Kill, Goes to Audiobook on Audible.com. Award-Winning Narrator Dick Hill Crafts the Voice of Nathan McBride.
In a rare honor for a debut novelist, Andrew Peterson’s First to Kill has been developed as an audiobook and is receiving critical acclaim. Dick Hill, award-winning narrator and iconic voice behind Lee Child's Jack Reacher series, masterfully captures the intensity of Peterson’s gripping espionage thriller. Listen to the prologue at http://andrewpeterson.com/Newsletter/FTKaudio_listen.html. - August 14, 2009 - Andrew Peterson
Stories for Children Magazine Talks with Children’s Author and Founder & Editor-in-Chief of SFC, VS Grenier
What better way to learn more about the behind the scenes activities at Stories for Children Magazine then featuring SFC’s own, Founder and Editor-in-Chief, VS Grenier. Read this exciting interview and learn how this dynamic woman juggles the responsibilities of running a leading... - August 14, 2009 - Stories for Children Magazine
Self Published Author Shares Her Life as a Political Activist in Xlibris Title
Mary L. Wentworth shares the twists, turns and travails of being in the world of political activism in the self-published book, Discovering America: A Political Journey. - August 13, 2009 - Xlibris Publisher
A Stripper Who Found Herself in the Most Unconventional Way
Have you ever wondered what goes through the mind of a stripper? Dixie Publishing announces the new release of the inspirational novel Thoughts of a Stripper: A Mother's Story. - August 13, 2009 - Dixie Publishing Company
"Evolution Diet" Author Tackles Food Allergies in New Book
Author reveals the root causes of food allergies, namely the recent introduction of these foods into our collective diet - August 13, 2009 - Code Publishing
TRI Prepares to Publish Crossing Twice: Answers from the Source
Due to customer demand, TRI may turn to POD for Crossing Twice. Agent search closes September 15, 2009. - August 13, 2009 - Advocate USA LLC