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Trafford Publishing Introduces Premium Publicist Services
Service Offers Individual Publicity Campaigns Coordinated by Prominent Publishing Publicists - July 10, 2009 - Trafford Publishing
Cambridge Books Releases Paperback Edition of "A Ghost From the Shadows"
A Ghost From the Shadows, book 2 in the Shannon Delaney paranormal mystery series by Elizabeth Eagan-Cox is now in paperback. - July 10, 2009 - ElizabethEaganCox.blogspot.com
Trafford Publishing Makes Three New Children’s Book Publishing Packages Available
Authors Purchasing Select Children’s Book Packages by July 31 Receive a 20 Percent Discount - July 10, 2009 - Trafford Publishing
Trafford Publishing Introduces Three Color Book Publishing Packages
Authors Purchasing Select Color Packages by July 31 Receive a 20 Percent Discount - July 10, 2009 - Trafford Publishing
iUniverse Author Discusses His Time as a Prison Guard at Controversial Abu Ghraib in July podcast
iUniverse, the leading book marketing, editorial services, and supported self publishing company, is featuring Michael Keller, author of Torture Central, in its monthly podcast. - July 10, 2009 - iUniverse
Encouraging Reading During Recession: One Dollar Books
Rising Sun Books is responding to the recession through the launching of Educational Bargain Books regarding health, family, business and education for one dollar to book shoppers online. - July 10, 2009 - Rising Sun Books
WritingRoom.com Publishes Kent State Graduates Debut Children’s Book
WritingRoom.com Publishes Kent State Graduates Debut Children’s Book, Pappy Plays. - July 09, 2009 - WritingRoom.com, LLC
Training Pro Reveals Ways to Tap Your Coaching Prowess in Self Published Release
Stella Louise Cowan provides tips to becoming a highly effective leader in her self-published book, Seven Keys for Coaching Power. - July 09, 2009 - Xlibris Publisher
Gracious Living on Social Security VBT July ‘09
Author Valerie Kent tours the blogosphere in July 2009 with her memoir/retirement book “Gracious Living on Social Security.” - July 08, 2009 - Pump Up Your Book Promotion PR
International Author and Keynote Speaker, Kathy Torpie, is Happy to Announce Her New Web Site
International Author and Keynote Speaker, Kathy Torpie, is happy to announce her new web site showcasing her book (“Losing Face; A Memoir of Lost Identity & Self Discovery”, Harper Collins, N.Z.) and her work as a Keynote speaker. The book is available for the first time directly from the author on her web site… www.kathytorpie.110mb.com. - July 07, 2009 - Kathy Torpie Author and Keynote Speaker
New No-Nonsense Guide to China for Teachers & Backpackers
Released last week through Lulu.com, ‘This Is China’ is the expert guide for anyone thinking about teaching or traveling in China. - July 07, 2009 - Megan Eaves
Virtual Vice Virtual Book Tour July and August ‘09
Jason Kays tours the blogosphere in July and August 2009 to discuss his new technology crime novel, “Virtual Vice” (BookSurge). - July 07, 2009 - Pump Up Your Book Promotion PR
Valice - Origins, a New Science Fiction Epic Released
The year is 2211. History has been literally rewritten, an evil empire rules the world, and the people they created are fighting back. Welcome to Valice – Origins, a story that takes place on an unfamiliar Earth. As a subtle power of darkness and corruption looms, join three very different narrators on their journey to uncover the truth about their past, present, and future. This is just the beginning of a new trilogy; one that humans will share with the world's new people, the cat-like felile. - July 06, 2009 - Valice Books
Unique Advertising Campaign Helps LuzBooks.com Promote New Coffee Table Book
Online publisher LuzBooks.com uses innovative outdoor mobile advertising campaign across to stand out and promote awareness of it's latest photographic book offering - La Luz Del Pueblo, Discovering a Sense of Place in San Miguel De Allende by Nancy Rotenberg and Jeremy Woodhouse. - July 05, 2009 - Radius Mobile Media, LLC
Radio Talk Show on Happiness and Success Inspires Self Published Book
Share Your Mission focuses on the lives of radio talk show guests to give encouragement to those seeking meaning and purpose in life. - July 05, 2009 - Xlibris Publisher
New from Groark Audio: On the Subway – Poetry by Kurt Boone
Messenger 841 is Love – Love for New York City. Groark Audio announces the release of On the Subway, Poetry by Kurt Boone. With sound effects and new music, this 1-hour audio mix presents a fast-paced, street-level view of New York City from a foot messenger whose daily experience may take him through all five boroughs of Manhattan in a single day. - July 04, 2009 - Groark Audio
KulturCritic Announces More Praise for The Recovery of Ecstasy - Notebooks from Siberia, by Sandy Krolick
kulturCritic announces great new praise for Krolick's latest work from two of the more outspoken proponents of the deep ecology movement. More than twenty years since his last publication, Dr. Krolick unleashes a firestorm of cultural critique and commentary, wrapped around the warmth of a loosely... - July 04, 2009 - kulturCritic.com
Llewellyn Titles Receive 2009 Coalition of Visionary Resources Awards
Three Titles Among COVR Award Winners, Three Others Nominated. - July 04, 2009 - Llewellyn Worldwide
P.S. Lanard Releases New Concise Auto Troubleshooting Guide Just in Time for the Recession
P. S. Lanard is a master mechanic that has saved thousands of people money on transmission repairs, battery replacements, engine maintenance and the list continues. His new automobile troubleshooting guide is currently available to the public on Lulu and Amazon. - July 03, 2009 - P. S. Lanard
All Things That Matter Press Releases "Transcendence"
Latest book release selected for college literature curriculum. - July 03, 2009 - All Things That Matter Press
Borders Books UK Launches New E-Reader
Borders UK announced today that it has teamed up with Elonex to market a new e-reader which is now available to buy in all Borders stores and from www.borders.co.uk. The e-reader, called the Elonex ebook, has been specially developed for Borders UK and will retail at £189, taking on the Sony... - July 03, 2009 - Borders UK
Direct Mail Marketing Company Offers Free Direct Marketing Book to Help Businesses During Difficult Economic Times
Respected Full Service Direct Mailing and Lettershop Company, Jarvis Direct Mail, Inc., Offers Free Direct Mail Marketing eBook Providing Businesses with Advice for Saving Money on Their Direct Marketing Campaigns While Also Making Them More Effective. - July 02, 2009 - Jarvis Direct Mail
Proceeds from New Novel Benefit Literary Nonprofit
Author Thomas Nesbit Pledges 50% of Profits from DEEP FRIED to 826 National, a Nonprofit Organization that Helps Children Write and Publish - July 02, 2009 - Thomas Nesbit
Drama and Diplomacy Author Jenny McGill Launches Website
Sample Chapters and Audio Readings Capture Puerto Vallarta History - July 02, 2009 - Jenny McGill
ebooKarma Publishes "5 Factors to Living the Wellness Lifestyle"
Small time publisher publishes another ebook; and this time the author is a chiropractor from California. In his book, Dr. Orcutt explains how to simply integrate 5 factors to live the healthiest life you can. - July 01, 2009 - ebooKarma
The Social Pet Announces the Publication of Their Newest Book
“Renting with Rex: How You, Your Dog, Your Landlord and Your Neighbors Can All Thrive in Rental Housing.” The Only Book on Renting with Dogs. ISBN: 978-0-557-06368-0; Price: $19.95 Many pet owners are facing foreclosure and need to find a place to rent with their pets. They are... - June 30, 2009 - The Social Pet
Canadian Cartoonist Pledges "Peanuts" to Schulz Challenge at Ohio State: Mike Cope to Donate Book's Proceeds to Future Home of Newspaper Funnies History
Mike Cope, cartoonist, illustrator and author of "The Last of the Funnies" is making a generous pledge to support the Schulz Challenge that is raising money for The Ohio State University’s Cartoon Library & Museum. Mike is donating $2 for every copy his timely science fiction, which explores the future of the funnies in a virtually paperless world after a worldwide energy and economic crisis, sells until the Schulz Challenge concludes in March 2014. - June 30, 2009 - Mike Cope - COPETOONS.COM
TheEbookSale Publishing Announce the Release of Their Latest Historical Fiction Epic
TheEbookSale Publishing Announces Axe of Iron: The Settlers , the latest Epic installment from American Author, J. A. Hunsinger. TheEbookSale Publishing, Inc. has published Axe of Iron: The Settlers by J. A. Hunsinger, which is the author's most recent book to date. The multiformat eBook in the... - June 30, 2009 - TheEbookSale Publishing, Inc
Join Alec Baldwin, Candace Bushnell and Jay McInerney at Authors Night at the East Hampton Library, Aug. 8, 2009
The Premier Literary Event of the Hamptons. Save The Date: Saturday, August 8, 2009 for the 5th Annual Authors Night at The East Hampton Library, East Hampton, NY. - June 29, 2009 - Authors Night
True-Life Jetpack Murder Tale Gets US Book Release – and It's Free
Superelastic publishes The Rocketbelt Caper in the US, and for a limited period both paperback and ebook editions are Free. - June 29, 2009 - Superelastic
Best-Selling Alabama Author, John Lee, to Give Talk, Signing and Reading at Coldwater Books in Tuscumbia
On October 16, 2009, best-selling author, John Lee, will debut his two new books at Tuscumbia's own Coldwater Books. Event starts at 7pm. - June 29, 2009 - John Lee Books and Seminars
New Book Offers Groundbreaking Information on Controlling Rage
The Anger Solution: The Proven Method for Achieving Calm and Developing Healthier, Long-lasting Relationships. - June 29, 2009 - John Lee Books and Seminars
Epigraph Releases Becoming Fire: A Freudian Analyst’s Spiritual Journey by Sally K. Severino, MD
Bridging science and faith, finding god after atheism, Sally Severino – a prominent psychoanalyst -- offers spiritual hope after the failure of the American dream. The first woman president of the American College of Psychoanalysts and groundbreaking PMS researcher shares her journey of faith and redemption in her new book Becoming Fire: A Freudian Psychoanalyst’s Spiritual Journey – the story of how a Freudian psychoanalyst found God when success wasn’t enough. - June 28, 2009 - Monkfish Book Publishing Co/Epigraph Publishing
Civil War Author Mark Hubman to Sign Copies of “Dearest Issabella” in Gettysburg July 4 Weekend
Civil War author Mark Hubman will sign copies of "Dearest Issabella" on the 146th anniversary of the battle of Gettysburg July 4th weekend. The first signing will be held on July 4 from 10 am-2 pm, at the Patriot Point Building, 241 Steinwehr Avenue, (at the corner of Steinwehr and Queen Street). On July 5, from 11 am-3 pm, Hubman will appear at the Civil War Museum and Gift Shop, 297 Steinwehr Avenue. - June 27, 2009 - Mark Hubman
Best-selling Author and Metaphysicist Dr. Theresa M. Kelly Release’s Her Groundbreaking Book on Psychic Phenomena
This groundbreaking book, written by Metaphysicist and Bestselling Author Dr. Theresa M. Kelly, utilizes an extensive list of scientific studies and laws to reveal how the laws of physics do not have to be rewritten to explain how psychic abilities work. - June 27, 2009 - Dr. Theresa M. Kelly
SciFi’s Ghost Hunters, Roto-Rooter Launch New Bathroom Reader Book
Roto-Rooter, America’s largest plumbing and drain cleaning service provider, has unveiled its latest creation to bring joy and relief to bathroom users everywhere. Chilling Tales from the Porcelain Seat is a vignette-style bathroom reader featuring real life Roto-Rooter plumbers and SciFi... - June 27, 2009 - Roto-Rooter
Glbt Writers and Readers Launch Revolutionary Online Community
Identifies Revolutionary Online Community as Vision of Veteran Glbt Author. For first time, Writers, Artists, Publishers Unite in Retail Environment Independent of Traditional Bookselling Industry. - June 27, 2009 - GLBT Bookshelf
Iranian Self Published Author Offers an Intimate Look Into Persian Weddings, Culture
Sheriene Saadati’s self-published book details Persian and Iranian marital customs and influences readers on cultural differences that keep families together. - June 27, 2009 - Xlibris Publisher
New GLBT Children's Book “Oh The Things Mommies Do! What Could Be Better Than Having Two? Now Available on Amazon.com
The new GLBT children's book, “Oh The Things Mommies Do! What Could Be Better Than Having Two?” is now on sale. The playful and bouncy celebration of Lesbian Mothers is already receiving rave reviews among same-sex parents and local media- the book is sure to become an instant classic in the GLTB community. - June 26, 2009 - Oh The Things Mommies Do!
New Fantasy Trilogy - Randolph's Challenge, Book One - The Pendulum Swings
This exciting new book will capture the imagination of every fantasy enthusiast, from young adults through to the mature reader. Randolph Kettle, our hero in the story, is a character providing humour, emotion, pathos and, above all, a love of life that will caputure us all in his enthusiasm. - June 26, 2009 - Chris Warren - Author and Freelance Writer
Scott Cunningham’s Long-Lost Manuscript Discovered by Heir, Published by Llewellyn
Noted New Age Author’s “American” Book of Shadows to be Published Posthumously. - June 26, 2009 - Llewellyn Worldwide
Cold Spring Harbor Library Directly Across from the Billy Joel Park Invites You to a Book Signing
Cold Spring Harbor Library invites you to attend a book signing event featuring author Barbara Lynn Greif July 16, 2009 at 6pm. Anyone interested in adopting a child from China must meet this author. She has lived through a complicated and tedious process in the adoption of her daughter, Victoria. - June 26, 2009 - Black Rose Productions, Inc.
The Gay Wedding Organizer Goes Green - Wedding Book Publisher Changes Printing Methods to Meet New Environmentally Friendly Policy
The Gay Wedding Organizer, a free book for gay couples planning their civil partnership, has changed the book's production methods to those that are environmentally friendly. - June 26, 2009 - The Gay Wedding Organizer
Dog Ear Publishing Plants 10,000 Trees in 2009
Dog Ear Publishing, a leader in self publishing, plants 10,000 trees in 2009 and continues its environmentally responsible approach to business. “Planting 10,000 trees goes hand in hand with our mission to be the smart choice for authors. Our mission includes being good and responsible... - June 25, 2009 - Dog Ear Publishing
Inside Awake
An Unpredictable Suspense, Science Fiction Thriller with Psychological Twists and Turns. Inside Awake is the thrilling, debut suspense novel by Romé Sims. Weaving psychological terror with hair-raising thrills, murder and mystery, Sims tells the story of two people plagued by painful pasts. - June 25, 2009 - Inside Awake
"30 Isn’t Old" Book Release
Author Colette Petersen announces the release and availability of her new book, 30 Isn't Old, providing a real and positive look at women turning 30 and defining their own success. - June 25, 2009 - CMPetersen
Nebraska Cookbook Wins Honorable Mention in San Francisco Book Festival
Grand Island, Neb., author and former restaurateur Fran Schaffer recently received an honorable mention in the San Francisco Book Festival for her cookbook, "Shortcuts to Gourmet Cooking and Family Favorites." This is an accomplishment, since less than 5 percent of entries were recognized with an award and her cookbook competed against many cookbooks from across the country. - June 25, 2009 - Infusionmedia Publishing Inc.
Bauu Press Celebrates the Publication of a Book on Sioux Native American Indian Oral Traditions
Director of the Bauu Institute and Press, Dr. Peter N. Jones, celebrates the publication of Lakota Sioux Legends and Myths: Native American Oral Traditions Recorded by Marie L. McLaughlin and Zitkala Sa. - June 25, 2009 - Bauu Institute and Press
Laugh Along with Horror and Humor, Fear and Filth: "The Messiest Desk" by Marty Kelley
"The Messiest Desk" is the newest rhyming children's book from author and illustrator Marty Kelley. It tells the humorous story of a boy swallowed by his classroom desk and how the entire school community rallies to save him. - June 25, 2009 - Knowledge Unlimited, Inc. / NewsCurrents
Self Published Book Reaffirms One’s Love for America
John Gilligan writes a collection of essays on what makes America great and what one can do to keep it great in the self-published book, The Soul of America: Essays on the 4th of July. - June 25, 2009 - Xlibris Publisher