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Activist Filipino Writes About Life That Matters
Rey Abaya, born in the Philippines but now living in Hayward, California, has just published a book titled "A Life That Matters: Autobiographical Essays of a Filipino Activist." Calling himself a progressive Filipino Catholic, he expounds on how this has colored his responses to life's challenges, including the loss of his wife to cancer and his own travails as a cancer patient. - November 20, 2009 - Rey Abaya
The Levine Senior Center Holiday House at Cheval Opens December 5th, 2009 in Mint Hill, North Carolina
Cheval, located in beautiful Mint Hill, just outside of Charlotte, announced today, it will be hosting the first ever Holiday House from December 5th through December 20th, benefiting The Levine Senior Center. Decorated by renowned designer Tim Bagwell of T. Bagwell Interiors, the Holiday House... - November 19, 2009 - Cheval
Sweet New Children's Book from Katie Roser
A cute and sweet children's reader written and illustrated by Katie Roser just released on Amazon.com - November 19, 2009 - Katie Roser Artistic Services
Pastoral Counselor and Christian Living Author Reece Manley Gains Top Book Honors at Pacific Book Review
Pacific Book Review Named Pastoral Counselor and Christian living writer Reece Manley with its Book of the Month designation. - November 19, 2009 - Advocate USA LLC
New H1N1 Children’s Book Available as Free Download
Educators, parents, and book lovers can get a free, exclusive look at a brand-new middle grade novel, Finn Reeder, Flu Fighter. - November 19, 2009 - Capstone
Catherine VanWetter Becomes a Bestselling Author with Overcomers, Inc: True Stories of Hope, Courage and Inspiration
Overcomers, Inc: True stories of hope, courage, and inspiration achieved #1 bestselling book status as well as hot new releases on Amazon.com in the following categories: Inspirational Books, Motivational Books, Spiritual books. - November 18, 2009 - To The Heart Of The Matter
Nottingham Author Releases New Book "Pig Nonsense"
Mark Woods' newly released collection of nonsense poetry and comical verse, "Pig Nonsense." - November 18, 2009 - Mark Woods
Carnegie Mellon University Professor Gives Away Book on Job Interviewing
If you ask the right questions, you'll more likely get the right job, says Professor Ed Barr of Carnegie Mellon University in his free book, "Ask the Right Questions; Get the Right Job." - November 17, 2009 - Edward H. Barr
Seventh Book on Title, "Yet Another Book of Poems" Published by Santosh Kalwar
The book is collection of twenty romantic, inspirational and motivational poems written by Santosh Kalwar. The book is written for general audience. - November 17, 2009 - Santosh Kalwar
Inspiration for Heart-Healthy Cooking with Indian Flavors
A success story brings a fusion food cookbook to market. - November 15, 2009 - Sugandhi
The Cure is Released by BluQuill Publishing
BluQuill Publishing, LLC has released The Cure, a medical thriller by new author Antoine Maurice Devine that explores the inner workings of pharmaceutical research for breast cancer drugs. Drawing on more than 5 years of research, The Cure is based on a true story that rocked the foundation of the... - November 15, 2009 - BluQuill Publishing, LLC
Upcoming Book Signing – A People’s History of Florida
Book Signing South Florida Author-Historian Adam Wasserman November 17th - November 14, 2009 - Adam Wasserman
Paranormal Romance Finds a New Voice in "Emery" and Its Author, Shonnovan Mitchell
Paranormal Romance has taken the world by storm, as its many authors, novels, and devoted readers can readily attest. With the likes of Stephanie Meier and others leading the way, books, television and movies have shown the power and wonder of this popular genre. To this clamor for more tales of love in the supernatural comes Shonnovan Miller, whose debut novel, "Emery", will add a new voice to the annals of vampiric love. - November 13, 2009 - Trilogus Media Group
Freelance Writer Publishes Cookbook
Renee O’Farrell, a local freelance writer recently published ‘The Orangery Cookbook.’ Now available on Lulu.com and coming soon to Amazon.com, ‘The Orangery Cookbook’ is a collection of favorite recipes gathered throughout O’Farrell’s travels, both domestically and abroad. Every one tried and true, this collection of over 600 recipes has something for any taste and every occasion. - November 12, 2009 - Renee O'Farrell, DBA O'Farrell Consulting
Local Composer and Author, Frederic Delarue Releases an Insightful Book: "Eyes of Your Heart"
Seeing your life with your physical eyes vs. through the eyes of your heart. - November 12, 2009 - Frederic Delarue Productions
Stories for Children Magazine Talks with Children’s Author, James Dashner
Accountant turned author, James Dashner is living the dream so many writers strive for. The mastermind behind The Maze Runner trilogy, Dashner continues to give back to the writing community by playing it forward. Always willing to provide insights on his experiences in the publishing world, but be... - November 12, 2009 - Stories for Children Magazine
The Amalaganimals: Different Like Me, is a Brand New Children's Book Geared for Mutli-Racial Kids
The Amalaganimals: Different Like Me story is but the first in a proposed series of books that will appeal to multi-racial children, not only to understand themselves and others better, but also to help foster tolerance and unity in generations to come. - November 12, 2009 - The Amalaganimals
First Book Broadcast Into Space
Australian Book Becomes the First Book Broadcast into Deep Space. On Wednesday the 11th November at 2:45 pm (local time) the Goonhilly earth station in Cornwall, UK broadcast the audio version of the Australian book, Inaka: Child’s Eye’s into deep space along with the message: “Paint your rainbows often. Please don’t eat us.” It is believed to be the first book broadcast into deep space. - November 12, 2009 - Indigo Groove Publishing
Writing Books Saved Couple's Sanity While Traveling
What do you do to keep from going stir crazy while traveling hours a day cross country in a motorhome? This was Linda Dewalt’s dilemma as the retired couple took off to see the USA. Jim’s solution (and salvation) was to tell her to open up the laptop and start composing. He even gave... - November 11, 2009 - J L Dewalt Publishing
Ambience Productions Announces the Release of Dating and Mating: The Power of Attraction
Ambience Productions announces the much anticipated publication of Dating and Mating: The Power of Attraction by author Darren G. Burton and published by Lulu Press. The book is the author's most recent in the Dating / Relationships category and has received worldwide distribution at a RRP of... - November 11, 2009 - Darren G. Burton
Ohio English Teacher Launches Writing Service, Publishes Book Exploring Future of Rock Music
Ohio doctorate student, English teacher launches freelance writing service TrAmerica and publishes book covering the future of the music business and the current status of rock music. - November 10, 2009 - TrAmerica
Christianity Today Considers Content Offer from Advocate USA Publishing
Advocate USA Publishing has offered Reece Manley's Spirit Thinking: Your 30 Day Guide to Enlightenment to Christianity Today for series reprint of material. Cash strapped, Christianity Today recently laid off 31 workers and seeks new sources of material. - November 10, 2009 - Advocate USA LLC
New Book About Surviving Cancer: Lessons to Help You Win Your Battle
Given three months to live, he survived his cancer, and learned lessons that can help other cancer victims to face the many ordeals ahead. - November 10, 2009 - Seward Publishing
Cochrane Author’s First Novel Hits Calgary Best Seller List
Sarah Junkin’s novel Stuffed is hard to categorize, but enthusiastic fans have pushed the darkly hilarious story about emotional abuse, alcoholism, and taxidermy to a spot on Calgary’s best seller list. - November 10, 2009 - Sarah Junkin
Veterans Day Book Giveaway
ChristianBookVideos.com, the premier place to view promotional Christian book trailers on the Internet, announces that they will be giving away fifteen copies of Battlefields & Blessings by AMG Publishers in honor of Veterans Day. - November 10, 2009 - Christian Small Publishers Association
Stefan Lowry Releases 4th Book, Venom and Nectar
Author, poet, artist Stefan Lowry returns with 4th book collection, Venom and Nectar. A journey into the ages where history, character, and art come to life. - November 09, 2009 - Stefan Lowry
Join a Colorful Koala Party with Friends
Vintage Photo Collection and Coloring Book Evoke Summer Fun Even in Winter. - November 09, 2009 - Koala Jo Publishing
Michael Austin - Author and Richard Dawkins Opponent Launches Website
Author Michael JS Austin launches website in a bid to highlight a desperate need for debate in the 150th anniversary year of Darwin’s “Origin of Species.” - November 07, 2009 - Michael Austin Books
Bubba Comes to Life in Alabama
Mark Webb, acclaimed actor and Director of Northeast Theatre, is the voice behind Bubba in the audiobook version of the novel, When the Buddha Met Bubba. His extensive experience in theatre and dialects lends itself perfectly to voice the characters of this humorous, yet spiritual, southern novel. - November 07, 2009 - John Lee Books and Seminars
Mike Oliveri's New Supernatural Thriller, The Pack: Winter Kill, Released for Kindle, iPhone and iPod Touch
The new ongoing werewolf saga from Bram Stoker Award Winner, Mike Oliveri, is now available in a special edition for Kindle, iPhone and iPod Touch. Free sample chapters can be downloaded via Amazon. This ebook edition is a perfect jumping-on point to the series ahead of the trade paperback edition, which will be released in December. More information about the The Pack series can be found in the Evileye Books website. - November 06, 2009 - Evileye Books
Lancelot's Lady by Cherish D'Angelo (aka Cheryl Kaye Tardif) is a Semi-finalist in the Dorchester "Next Best Celler" Contest Hosted by Textnovel.com
When Canadian author Cheryl Kaye Tardif decided to dust off an old romance manuscript and enter it in the Dorchester Publishing Next Best Celler contest over at Textnovel.com, she had no idea how popular Lancelot's Lady would become. - November 06, 2009 - Cheryl Kaye Tardif
American Painting Master Releases Debut Monograph
"Discovery" features paintings and drawings by Robert Dale Williams, a classically trained American painter. Williams earned a Master of Fine Arts degree at the prestigious New York Academy of Art Graduate School of Figurative Art. He furthered his studies under the internationally... - November 06, 2009 - Robert Dale Williams
Annapolis Artist Releases Art from Lynne Cheney's Book "We The People"
Annapolis artist Greg Harlin agrees to release 15 prints of each watercolor from the book We The People. - November 05, 2009 - Annapolis Collection Gallery
A Moving Story of the Season - One Holy Night by Joan Hochstetler
Author Joan Hochstetler tours with Pump Up Your Book Promotion to discuss her contemporary miracle story, “One Holy Night,” - November 05, 2009 - Pump Up Your Book Promotion PR
Discover For the Love of St. Nick by Garasamo Maccagnone This Christmas
Author Garasamo Maccagnone tours with Pump Up Your Book Promotion to discuss his novella, “For the Love of St. Nick.” - November 05, 2009 - Pump Up Your Book Promotion PR
A Precious Jewel, New Regency Romance from NY Times Bestselling Author Mary Balogh
Author Mary Balogh tours with Pump Up Your Book Promotion to discuss her new Regency romance novel, “A Precious Jewel.” - November 05, 2009 - Pump Up Your Book Promotion PR
Help Your Kids “Go Green” with Colonel Trash Truck by Kathleen Crawley
Author Kathleen Crawley tours with Pump Up Your Book Promotion to discuss her children’s picture book, “Colonel Trash Truck.” - November 05, 2009 - Pump Up Your Book Promotion PR
November 7th Marks National Bookstore Day
Publishers Weekly has announced November 7th as National bookstore Day, a day devoted to the celebration of bookselling on a national and international scale. Join Sylvan Dell Publishing and thousands of bookstores across the country in making this event a success. - November 05, 2009 - Arbordale Publishing
Comicbook Artists Guild Seeks Artists to Illustrate Iconic 2
In June 2009, the Comicbook Artists Guild debuted the first issue of the recurring graphic novel anthology, Iconic. This project is a collection of short stories based on old tales that are taught in schools all over the world, but each one has a twist. In the second issue of Iconic, the Guild is... - November 05, 2009 - Comicbook Artists Guild
"Bobby & Chrissy: One Gift"
Pasadena Public Library and LEX 3, LLC: Announces special pajama story time. Author Visit at the Hastings Branch Library will share her novel idea for gift giving during difficult times. - November 04, 2009 - LEX 3 LLC
Story of One of Africa’s Great Female Leaders Illustrates Africa’s Influence on American History and Religion
Our knowledge of African and African-American history includes few female leaders. “The Black Hand of God” (http://www.theblackhandofgod.com), a new novel published by an independent literary press in Tulsa, Oklahoma, hopes to help change that. “The Black Hand of God” offers... - November 04, 2009 - The Marked, LLC
Guild Works Announces New Projects
Creative Studio solicits contributors for 2 new publications. - November 04, 2009 - Guild Works Publications
Publish Your Book at Half Price Starting This November
Christmas comes early for writers who wish to publish their books with Xlibris' discounted Publishing Services. - November 04, 2009 - Xlibris Publisher
Actress/Model Chuanda Mason Releases Her First Book "Love Made Me Crazy"
Actress and model Chuanda Mason shares her dating and relationship woes in the hopes that other young women will learn from her mistakes. - November 04, 2009 - Chuanda Mason Inc
Consumers Can't Afford Another Xmas
American consumers can’t afford another Xmas holiday like those to which they’ve become accustomed. Regardless of its religious or secular connotation, December 25th is a reason to spend money. In her book Dissing Xmas (splash’em LLC, ISBN 978-0-615-32892-8, $16.95), attorney... - November 03, 2009 - splash'em, LLC
The Legend of the Pickle Ornament: One Pickle, One Boat, and One Wish
Mixing old mythology with global Christmas traditions, author Thomas M. Wilkinson brings the myth of the Christmas ornament to life in the children's book Willie-Off-The-Pickleboat. - November 03, 2009 - Thomas Wilkinson
Piker's Press Publishes "Kid with the Cape" by Edward Bereta
Piker’s Press has released its first novel, “Kid with the Cape” by Edward Bereta. “Movie rights” have already been optioned by Hollywood producer Michael C. Edwards of Premier Attractions. - November 03, 2009 - Piker's Press
Kanspira Publishing Announces the Release of "Benny Buggles and the Termite Elimination"
New all-ages fiction "Benny Buggles and the Termite Elimination" is the latest book from author Douglas W. Martin. A free preview is available online at BennyBuggles.com. - November 03, 2009 - Kanspira Publishing
Pittsburgh Authors Hollie Van Horne and Frank Say Give Joint Book Signing on Black Friday
Authors Frank Say and Hollie Van Horne will have a joint book signing at the Borders Books in Monaca Pa, located in the Beaver Valley Mall, Friday, November 27th. 12:00pm - 3:00pm. - November 03, 2009 - Frank Say
David Hearne Author of Hulagu’s Web is Interviewed by WMPL News Veteran Maryann Schulze
David Hearne the author of the controversial political thriller “Hulagu’s Web – The Presidential Pursuit of Senator Katherine Laforge” will be interviewed by WMPL AM 920 host Maryann Schulze Tuesday – November 3, 2009 at 4:10 pm. - November 02, 2009 - Subterfuge Publishing