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More Writers Take on the Publishing Industry
Year Zero Writers is a group of 20 authors from as far afield as Hong Kong, the USA, England, France, Dubai, Greece, and Finland who have joined forces to bring their unique brand of contemporary fiction direct to readers. The group started as a response to a publishing industry reeling under the... - August 12, 2009 - Year Zero Writers
Kid Contest Winner Stars with Superman in New DC SUPER HEROES Book
Stone Arch Books announces the release of its highly anticipated new chapter book The Kid Who Saved Superman, which stars Hakeem Bennett, a 13-year-old student at P.S. 36K, The Nathanael Greene School in Brooklyn, New York. - August 12, 2009 - Capstone
Transcending the Depths of Hell: Against All Odds - Author Emerges with a Heart-Felt Story
After ten long, grueling years, the much anticipated Life story of a young man up against major odds, comes to fruition. The process of not just writing, but living what has been an extremely tumultuous existence, has brought forth a solid individual. Perseverance, prayer and faith have contributed to the solidarity of this humble young man. - August 11, 2009 - DE-CLUTTER Your Life!
A Love of Life Makes One Man's Journey Inspirational, Uplifting
Into the Eyes of Life is a heart-warming journal of one man's journey through life, a touching chronicle of all that life brings to Bob Simondson: the joys and sorrows, the triumphs and heartaches. He's a special man who's found a way to love all that life has given him. - August 10, 2009 - Rogers Publishing & Consulting, Inc.
Wattpad Seeks the Most Interesting Written Work
Share Your Written Work and Win $1,000 Cash Plus Other Prizes. - August 10, 2009 - Wattpad Inc.
New Children's Book Teaches the Importance of Being Charitable
Donation Day With Eva Steeva is an inspiring story that proves that giving truly is better than receiving. - August 09, 2009 - E. L. Fortney
The Nightmare Begins. Boogeymen and Bedtime Stories Now Available.
It is a daunting task to string together the accumulated information of the past one hundred years into a coherent set of ideas, let alone fuse those ideas into a fictional story. Boogeymen and Bedtime Stories will affect the way you see the world and understanding of one's path in life. - August 08, 2009 - Boogeymen and Bedtime Stories, LLC
AuthorHouse Introduces Enhanced Publishing Packages for Poets
AuthorHouse, the leading provider of self publishing and marketing services for authors around the globe, has introduced five new poetry book publishing packages. These new indie book publishing options help poets who want to publish a book of poetry to create an artistic expression for their readers. - August 08, 2009 - AuthorHouse
The Human Side of Twitter, a New Book by Dr. Neil Sandow, Creates a New Genre for the Offline and Online Public
The Human Side of Twitter displays actual Twitter content for the first time in book form. "There doesn't seem to be anything that people won't say on Twitter" says Editor, Dr. Neil Sandow. "There's no use trying to describe what Twitter is to somebody who's never seen it. Just read the tweets in the book and you'll soon understand the appeal." - August 08, 2009 - Neil Sandow, Pharm.D.
Author Shares Triumphant Battle Against Compulsive Gambling in Self Published Release
Rosemary A. Cunliffe North shares her ordeal with compulsive gambling and her success in overcoming this condition. - August 07, 2009 - Xlibris Publisher
Crossing Twice: Answers from the Source Ready After Full Development Review Agent Inquiries Encouraged Before Opportunity Passes
"Is there a God? What does He look like? What is He about to do?" These are all questions asked by many Americans and answered in Dr. Reece Manley's "Crossing Twice: Answers from the Source" written after his near death experience in 2008. - August 06, 2009 - Advocate USA LLC
Dodging the Depression-2009-2015
We are at the start of a Great Depression which began in Dec. 2007 and and will reach its peak in 2009 & 2010. It may not resemble Great Depression on the scale of the 1930s, when output in the US declined by as much as 33% and unemployment reached 25 per cent. The output in the developed world... - August 06, 2009 - Dodging The Depression
iUniverse Announces Newest Rising Star Titles
Rising Star Designation Recognizes Titles that Show Potential for Commercial Success. - August 06, 2009 - iUniverse
Icaros de Lumia: a Little Book of Poetry, a Big New Business Model
With the release of J. Cady Johns' book of poetry, Icaros de Lumia, the newly-formed Lightborne Publishing Group is poised to demonstrate their company's core belief: that true success is measured in what we give, and in how we make the world a better place. The four founding members are committed... - August 06, 2009 - The Lightborne Publishing Group
VerveStar Client Gunter Swoboda, Author of Mountains of the Sea to Appear in Live Online Chat on the HuiLoa Our Hawaii Ning Network
In partnership with HuaLoa OurHawaii.Ning Social Media and VerveStar, Gunter Swoboda's will be featured live in an online chat series. to discuss his book and surf culture. - August 06, 2009 - VerveStar
iUniverse Releases Top Ten Best Seller List for June 2009
Figures Based on Point-of-Sale Data from Major U.S. Booksellers. - August 06, 2009 - iUniverse
iUniverse Author, TLC Personality Dr. Charles Hux Featured in June Podcast
Hux, an Obstetrician Specializing in Multiple Deliveries, Talks About Easing the Worries of Expectant Mothers. - August 06, 2009 - iUniverse
“Capt’n Eli” Graphic Novel Artist Jay Piscopo Featured at Camden Public Library
Portland, Maine comic book artist Jay Piscopo is part of the Camden Public Library’s “Authors in August” program. Piscopo is the author and illustrator of “The Undersea Adventures of Capt’n Eli” all-ages graphic novel series. The “Authors in August”... - August 05, 2009 - Nemo Publishing
AuthorHouse Releases Top Ten Best Seller List for June 2009
Figures Based on Retailer Channel Sales Data - August 05, 2009 - AuthorHouse
Best-Selling Author to Reunite Families and Mend Pockets of Struggling New Jersey Halfway House
Best-selling Internet marketing author, Larry Bailin, will donate all proceeds for the month of Amazon.com to New Jersey halfway house, Freedom House. - August 05, 2009 - Single Throw Internet Marketing
New Accolades for The Gate by Stan Law
The Gate — Things my Mother told me, a haunting, contemplative work, earns 5.0 out of 5 Stars. - August 05, 2009 - inhousepress
American History Revisited, Thanks to the Digital Age
Slow Travels Historic Driving Guides: Enjoying again the wealth of American History along America’s Highways. - August 05, 2009 - Caddo Publications USA
Self Published Title Highlights the Presidency of Corazon Aquino
The Philippine Presidency -- From Ferdinand Marcos to Joseph Estrada: Patterns of Leadership looks at a succession of presidencies from 1965 to 2001, including the administration of Corazon Aquino. - August 05, 2009 - Xlibris Publisher
Raleigh Author Jon Batson Releases "Encounter in a Small Cafe and Other Short Stories"
Fans follow award winning author Jon Batson's short story series. His descriptive narrative style is engaging and makes for entertaining reads. - August 05, 2009 - Jon Batson
Honda USA Eyes Spirit Thinking Series for Sponsorship Title
Spirit Thinking Seminar Series by Dr. Reece Manley garners early positive reviews and possible sponsorship in self-help industry. - August 04, 2009 - Advocate USA LLC
Ghost from the Shadows Give-Away Until August 15
Author Elizabeth Eagan-Cox is offering up the concept of the cozy G-Rated ghost mystery novel into the mainstream community with a Goodreads Free Give-away for 2 copies of book 2 in her Shannon Delaney paranormal mystery series: A Ghost From the Shadows. - August 04, 2009 - ElizabethEaganCox.blogspot.com
Motherhood and Me Book Now Available on Amazon Kindle
The inspirational parenting book on surviving the ups and downs of motherhood is now available to read on Kindle. - August 04, 2009 - Lindy Bruce Marketing
There is a New Dog on the Block in the World of Small and Independent Writer Promotion
bookdoggie.com offers book buyers and sellers something new. - August 04, 2009 - bookdoggie.com
Stelly's "Human Trial" Receiving Positive Reviews
The first part of Timothy N. Stelly, Sr's sci-fi noir trilogy has been getting quite a bit of buzz on the internet. - August 04, 2009 - Timothy Stelly Sr
Savant Books and Publications Releases Newest Children's Book, "A Whale's Tale" by Daniel S. Janik
Savant books and Publications is pleased to announce the release of it's newest in the "Color-Me-Please" series children's books entitled "A Whale's Tale" by veteran children's book writer Daniel S. Janik - August 03, 2009 - Savant Books and Publications LLC
Is Myrtle Villa Publishing’s Latest Release the Most Controversial Novel of 2009?
Myrtle Villa Publishing’s latest signing, Berkshire author, Scott Hunter is ruffling scientists’ feathers with the publication of his new thriller, ‘The Trespass.’ - August 03, 2009 - Myrtle Villa Publishing
ChiropracticBookstore.com Celebrates One-Year Selling Chiropractic & Health Books
ChiropracticBookstore.com opened for business one year ago and is selling chiropractic books and textbooks to chiropractic students and practicing doctors and nutrition, diet, and general health books to the public. - August 03, 2009 - ChiropracticOutfitters.com
Utah Author Helps Bring Children Their First Book
Children's Author, VS Grenier has joined forces with First Book to help children find the love of reading and writing. Here is what Bonnie Johnson from First Book had to say about Grenier joining their cause. - August 03, 2009 - Stories for Children Magazine
New Book by Louay Fatoohi from Luna Plena Publishing: "Jihad in the Qur'an (Third Edition)"
Luna Plena Publishing has just released the third edition of Louay Fatoohi's book “Jihad in the Qur'an: The Truth from the Source.” - August 03, 2009 - Luna Plena Publishing
Sci Fi’s Ghost Hunters® Visit Cincinnati to Sign Chilling Tales from the Porcelain Seat
Roto-Rooter Plumbers Turned Paranormal Investigators Autograph Bathroom Reader. - August 02, 2009 - Roto-Rooter
Author Shows That Dating Can be Hell.... Literally
New book shows heroism, loneliness, and the meaning of true love. - August 01, 2009 - Morgalla, Inc.
New eBook Brilliantly Examines Business Marketing Strategies Through Real Business Success Stories
Super Biz Buzz brilliantly examines 50 great business marketing strategies which are told through amazing real business success stories. - August 01, 2009 - Super Biz Buzz
Author of the Book "Turning the Tides," Just Released by Signalman Publishing, Offers Safety and Security Analysis
Expert and author in the field of community emergency management and preparedness offers free safety and security analysis. - August 01, 2009 - Signalman Publishing
Texas Research and Investment Obtains Spirit Thinking Process® Series Being Developed by Dr. Reece W. Manley
TRI acquires works of Dr. Reece W. Manley, seeks agents and publishers for predicted 100,000 run on self-help and spirituality platforms. - July 31, 2009 - Advocate USA LLC
Santeria Novelist: Author Publishes First Book on Stories and Other Essay’s on Lucumi Santeria
Author Publishes First Book on Stories/Pataki's and other Essay’s on Lucumi Santeria. - July 31, 2009 - Ota Omi
Fear the Worst Virtual Book Tour August ‘09
Author Linwood Barclay goes on his first virtual book tour to promote his latest suspense novel, “Fear the Worst” (Bantam Books). - July 31, 2009 - Pump Up Your Book Promotion PR
Shadow of Betrayal Virtual Book Tour August ‘09
Brett Battles, author of the Jonathan Quinn series goes on a virtual book tour in August 2009 to discuss the latest in this series, “Shadow of Betrayal” (Delacorte Press). - July 31, 2009 - Pump Up Your Book Promotion PR
Retired Hipster, Inc. Reigns in Four Regional Rep Groups
Retired Hipster, Inc., an innovative independent publisher and manufacturer of books and lifestyle products, has recently signed with four major product representative groups across the country. Regions include Southern California, Northern California, and the Midwest and are represented by the... - July 31, 2009 - Retired Hipster, Inc.
Richard Dolan and Keyhole Publishing Announce a New Book: Definitive History of UFOs Published
A comprehensive, illustrated, 638-page history of the UFO phenomenon and cover-up has just been published by historian Richard M. Dolan. - July 31, 2009 - Keyhole Publishing
The Rumble of Thunder Grows as Clinicality Press Brew Up a Storm
Bill Thunder’s debut novel due to be published August 2009 is clinical and brutal... but where is Michael Jackson? - July 31, 2009 - Clinicality Press
Calling All Aspiring Authors – an Exciting Resource for Writers
This month sees the launch of a very exciting online resource for aspiring authors. Julia McCutchen, renowned professional writers’ coach and experienced publisher, has produced a comprehensive range of products and services to help both new and experienced writers get their work published... - July 31, 2009 - Julia McCutchen
Author Michelle Larks Visits Maryland
Author Michelle Larks will be in and about Maryland this weekend. - July 31, 2009 - F&M Enterprises
Self Published Author Lays Out New Rules to Improve Customer Service in Xlibris Release
Sophia Brooks unveils her self-published book, Customer Service New Rules, which is a guide to customer service excellence in every business and organization. - July 31, 2009 - Xlibris Publisher
Why do Women Love Erotica so Much?
Laila Odom, who plays Comedienne Ana Marie Hawkings on Cinemax's late-night entry, "Zane's Sex Chronicles," to discuss the appeal of erotica and the idea of sexually liberated women on Alan Roger Currie's new podcast series, "The Erotic Conversationalist." - July 30, 2009 - Mode One Multimedia, Inc.
Jason Kays and Virtual Vice Return in August ‘09
Jason Kays tours the blogosphere again in August 2009 to discuss his technology crime novel, “Virtual Vice” (BookSurge). - July 30, 2009 - Pump Up Your Book Promotion PR