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RealTime Publishing Author, Shirley A. Roe, is a Finalist in the 2009 Indie Excellence Awards
RealTime Publishing author, Shirley A. Roe, a finalist in the 2009 Indie Excellence Awards for her historical fiction novel "The Whittaker Family Reunion." - May 14, 2009 - Ebooks Inc
Charity to Benefit from Children's Murder Mystery
"Dead Puzzling," the children's action packed thriller, is set to swell the coffers of the National Autistic Society as the author donates half her royalties. - May 13, 2009 - Sue Birch
Should Immortality be Reserved for the Rich and Powerful?
New Political Action-Drama The Last Generation to Die by Marc L. Paulsen explores the potential abuses, benefits and risks of immortality. - May 12, 2009 - Stance Publications
"Depressing Times" Greeting Cards from Order of St. Nick Draw Humorous Parallels Between Recession and Great Depression
The CBS Early Show featured Depressing Times cards as one of the most prominent examples of a growing “Depression chic” trend. - May 12, 2009 - Order of St. Nick
Changing with Lean Six Sigma Colloquium, Marriott Putrajaya, 14th May 2009
LSS Academy Sdn Bhd, an MSC Status Company, is organising the inaugural Changing with Lean Six Sigma Colloquium that is scheduled to take place on the 14th May 2009 at Marriott Putrajaya, Selangor. The theme of the colloquium focuses on change that is required for Innovation, Cost Savings and Continuous Improvements in a Challenging Economic Climate. - May 12, 2009 - LSS Academy Sdn Bhd
"The Voice Over Entrance Exam" is Released
The Voice Over Entrance Exam, a free e-book for newcomers to the voice over industry, was released on the web. - May 12, 2009 - audio'connell Voice Over Talent
Online Book Publicity Company Substance Books to Exhibit at BookExpo America 2009
Canadian online book promotion company to present at BookExpo America for fourth year. Substance Books offers affordable book publicity and online book marketing services for authors and independent publishers. - May 12, 2009 - Substance Books Online Book Publicity
SPOC: For Publishers, It's Not About Pointy Ears
As people gear up for the opening of the new Star Trek movie and boldly go where no one has gone before with a much younger Mr. Spock, self-publishers are looking forward to their own SPOC (minus the pointy ears). In this case, SPOC is the Self-Publishers Online Conference (SPOC), which is designed to connect entrepreneurial authors with publishing resources. At the conference, aspiring authors are encouraged to "Live Long and Publish!" - May 11, 2009 - Logical Expressions, Inc.
Alma and the Lost Shoes is the Third Book by Lily Sparkletoon
Lily Sparkletoon releases Alma and the Lost Shoes. It is a exciting story that will enthrall the reader. This is her third book with two more still to be published at a later date. - May 11, 2009 - Lily Sparkletoon
New E-Book for Artists Provides the Keys to Selling Art Online
For artists who want to become skilled in the business and marketing aspects of art, the new e-book, Fuel for Art, is a step-by-step guide on how to set up your business and leverage the power of the Internet to market your work. - May 10, 2009 - Gino Orlandi
Mysteries of the Heart (A Roadmap to a Loving Relationship and a Happy Marriage) Brand New Beautiful Book from Two Inspiring Experts
Today marks the release of the highly anticipated Mysteries of the Heart, the most recent book written by Ted Stefan and Liza. Their prior book, Lifting the Veil of Illusions: How to Identify and Heal the Influences of Unseen Forces, had a powerful impact and opened many people to deep spiritual nourishment. Whether single or in a relationship, this powerful book will reveal why your relationships have failed and what to do to make love work in your life. - May 08, 2009 - Golden Heart Spiritual Center
Wattpad Announces Ebook Anywhere Initiative
Open Ebook Initiative Enables Mobile Operators and Device Manufacturers to Turn Their Entire Device Portfolio Into Powerful, Kindle-like ebook Readers - May 08, 2009 - Wattpad Inc.
The Truth Gaining Local Popularity
I'm a girl, I'm smart and I know everything - May 08, 2009 - Dr. Barbara Becker Holstein
Noted Clinical Psychologist, CNN Guest Expert and Author Dr. Gloria Morrow Will be at Azizi Books for a Special Book Signing Sunday, May 17, 1:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M.
Nationally renowned speaker, author, and clinical psychologist, Dr. Gloria Morrow will be autographing her bestselling book “The Things That Make Men Cry.” This insightful and revealing book is a must read for men and women. Dr. Morrow conducted extensive and intimate interviews with... - May 08, 2009 - Dr. Gloria Morrow
Hive Pressings Open and Calling for Writers
Hive Pressings, the newest source for on line publishing will be going live on July 24, 2009 for a soft opening, with a full launch date set for September 18, 2009. Hive Pressings will carry representation and distribution rights for a variety of written mediums including: Plays: Monologue... - May 07, 2009 - Hive Pressings
Show Me Teach Me Heal Me, a Beginner’s Guide to Natural Answers 2nd Edition, Revised Version Now Available May 6, 2009 by Acaysha and Six Spiritual Friends
“Show Me, Teach Me, Heal Me is an alternative how to manual for getting in touch with your angels, the empowering use of colors, the use of oils and herbs, Reiki, the art of meditation, recuperating massage and raindrop therapy along with a revealing interpretation of the healing abilities of Dolphins. The book offers a way to empty ourselves of the old and allow the new to come in for a refocused energy and enthusiasm for living a radiant life. - May 07, 2009 - NHMA-Acaysha
The Truth is Catching Popularity in the Midwest
I’m a girl, I’m smart and I know everything - May 07, 2009 - Dr. Barbara Becker Holstein
New Book "Briefs for the Reading Room" Targets Bathroom Readers
Marvcorp Publishing announces the publication of "Briefs for the Reading Room," a collection of micro-novels. Author Dan Marvin is targeting bathroom readers with his second novel. The micro-novel format allows for a variety of genres, as well as 'fabricated factoids' and 'questionable quotations' which makes Briefs must reading for the bathroom reader in your house. - May 07, 2009 - Marvcorp International
iUniverse Author Featured in Newest Podcast
iUniverse Author Travis Moody Discusses Finances and Faith - May 07, 2009 - iUniverse
Death of a Cozy Writer Wins Agatha Award
Midnight Ink title by G. M. Malliet wins prestigious award for Best First Novel. - May 07, 2009 - Llewellyn Worldwide
iUniverse Would Like to Announce the Release of My Word is My Bond by Paul Weinberg
This memoir delves into the hardships and history of turn of the century immigrants, Jewish cultural values and the phenomenon of anti-Semitism. It tells the story of a warm, loving family and how they cope with crises, overcame obstacles, and flourished in their new homeland. - May 07, 2009 - iUniverse
Author/Personal Trainer/Chiropractor Denounces Diet and Weight Loss Pills and Programs in New Book
In his new guide just released by Strategic Book Publishing, NY, Dr. David Robinson directly squares off against the diet and weight loss industry. - May 06, 2009 - David W. Robinson, D.C.
Self Published Author Gives Practical Tips on Preventing Spread of Viral Diseases
Health Lifelong Project is a self-published book that presents preventive and natural measures in warding off diseases and viral sicknesses like the swine flu. - May 06, 2009 - Xlibris Publisher
Does Open Source Need Individual Donations to Survive?
In a recent survey by Packt Publishing, 70% of software developers said that they have donated time, money, or both to open source projects. - May 06, 2009 - packtpub.com
The Most Recession-Proof Job for 2009
Comparing the current recession to earlier ones in history, including 1981-1982, 1990-1991, and 2001, only some employment sectors experienced no job loss. In studying this list, Kim MacGregor, a Perception Expert and co-author of the award winning women's gift book, Be...a Woman: expressions of life, reveals the one job that shares much of the same responsibilities as all the others combined. Motherhood. 5 Recession Proof Industries compared to Mom's job Responsibilities. - May 04, 2009 - Kim MacGregor
Self-Publishers Learn Secrets of Selling Lots of Books in a Down Economy at Upcoming Virtual Conference
The book-publishing industry is changing and aspiring authors are looking for answers. The Self-Publishers Online Conference (SPOC) is designed to connect entrepreneurial authors with publishing resources, and encourages people to "Live Long and Publish!" This three-day virtual event will feature expert speakers and an online exhibit hall for book industry vendors on May 13, 14, and 15, 2009. - May 04, 2009 - Logical Expressions, Inc.
Holden on to Family Roots
New Book by Linda Holden Givens sharing family history, genealogy and stories about her roots in Seattle Washington. - May 04, 2009 - Holden On To Family Roots
Learn.com Vice President Publishes Ground Breaking Book on Employee Development Featuring the 7 Factors that Drive Performance
Learn.com®, the leader in on-demand workforce development and productivity, announced today that the company's Vice President of Talent Management, Michael Sabbag, has published a new book entitled Developing Exemplary Performance One Person at a Time. - May 03, 2009 - Learn.com
Self Published Book Gives Readers 101 Strategies for Staying Healthy
Dr. Richard French offers medical reminders for the average household in his self published book Prescription for Better Health. - May 03, 2009 - Xlibris Publisher
"Halfway Across the River" wins the 2009 Silver Nautilus Award
The Wandering Feather Press is proud to announce that Halfway Across the River by Annette Childs has been awarded the 2009 Silver Nautilus Award. By Winning the Silver Nautilus, Dr. Childs joins the prestigious past award winners which include : Deepak Chopra M.D., Barbara Kingsolver, Thich Nnat... - May 02, 2009 - The Wandering Feather Press
Debut Novel Uproots Nine Year Old Orphan to "Land of Sin"
No Sensible People, by Gretchen Lee Bourquin pairs together conservative nine year old, Jennie Halifax with her liberal Aunt Lucy in Minneapolis (land of sin). It's a new world for them both as they tangle with jealousy, bigotry, and unfinished business. But facing the past is the only way to move on to the future. Can they navigate a world with No Sensible People? Book available on Amazon.com. - May 02, 2009 - Gretchen Lee Bourquin
Frankie, the Walk ‘N Roll Dog Donates $500 to Rolling Dog Ranch
Frankie, the Walk ‘N Roll Dog donates a portion of April book sales to Rolling Dog Ranch. A wonderful sanctuary that takes in disabled animals and let’s them live a full, happy life on a ranch in Montana. - May 02, 2009 - Joyful Paw Prints Press, LLC
Labour Day: Let Lulu.com Help You Research Your Next Job
Whether you have a job or are looking for one, Labour day can be the right day to find books to give you fresh ideas about your career and Lulu.com, the marketplace for digital content on the Internet, with over 1.1 million published titles is where to find them. Looking for ways to enhance your... - May 02, 2009 - Lulu Enterprises Ltd
New Age Novelist Shawn O'Neal Writes New Book "Unraveler" Using Twitter
Shawn O'Neal writes new Sci Fly novel using Twitter, a live micro blogging site that is a rapidly growing medium for communicating a "Live" novel. Shawn O'Neal is also the Singer/Songwriter/Guitarist with three released albums on iTunes, Amazon MP3, eMusic, etc. - May 01, 2009 - shawn O'Neal
Amite High School Students Meet Author for Literary Mentor Experience --"Idol-Style"
Cool story surrounding Amite High School and its three-year relationship with Louisiana novelist, Vicki Allen. While not known as an academic powerhouse—one teacher has described the school as suffering from “white flight”—two Amite High School English teachers and Allen have worked together to enrich the students literary curriculum through special book-related tours and face-to-face meetings. - May 01, 2009 - Magnolia Publishing
"Yer Blues" - New Welsh Fiction
"Yer Blues" a novel by Othniel Smith In a small town in the South Wales valleys, recovering drug-addict and nascent guitar-hero Jase Hopkins decides that the only way he can make something of himself is to finally form that band he's been talking about ever since time. Unfortunately, the... - May 01, 2009 - Othniel Smith
Liz Mitten Ryan’s Horse Wins 2009 Silver Nautilus Book Award in a Literary First
The Truth According to Horses conceived and written by horses for people and has now won a 2009 Silver Nautilus Book Award. - May 01, 2009 - Liz Mitten Ryan
Non-Traditional Marketing Consulting Firm Helps New Author Attain Nirvana
Susan Lee Consulting helps first time novelist launch his first book, When The Buddha Met Bubba, by raising his pre-order rankings from 1 million to 6,600 on Amazon in one day. - May 01, 2009 - Susan Lee Consulting
Indie Graphic Novel Publisher Releases Graphic Novel on the iPhone and Google Android
Team Red Star is pleased to announce its release of the adaptation of The Red Star to the iPhone and Google Android. They have partnered with iVerse Comics which is a digital comic company that produces digital long form comic books for the iPhone, iPod Touch and Google Android. The iVerse Comic Reader Software is easy to use. Simply choose between sliding, cross-dissolving or curling between frames. - April 30, 2009 - Archangel Studios
Salvatore Publishing Releases "Snapshots of Life" Poetry Collection by Casey Quinn
Casey Quinn’s first poetry collection “Snapshots of Life” is published this month by Salvatore Publishing. - April 30, 2009 - Short Story Library
CogWheel Press Announces Author John McCormick to Attend Book Signing
Book signing by author John McCormick to take place at Parnassus Books in Kethcikan, AK May 1, 2009. - April 30, 2009 - CogWheel Press
Atlanta Author and International Corporate Coach Nominated for Georgia Author of the Year
Atlanta Author and International Corporate Coach Nominated for Georgia Author of the Year for his book "The Power of Personal Energy." - April 29, 2009 - 1 Executive Energy
Publishing Your Book in the Midst of Economic Woes
The economic downturn should not be a hindrance in publishing your book. People have done it before. You can too. - April 29, 2009 - Xlibris Publisher
Apress Mac and iPhone Bestsellers Available on Safari Books Online
Apress now has their popular Mac titles on Safari. - April 29, 2009 - Apress Inc.
Publisher Lowers Price of All Books
There is no doubt about it. Times are tough. People who never worried about money are now living paycheck-to-paycheck. People who used to live paycheck-to-paycheck are now living hour-to-hour. - April 28, 2009 - sarathepineapplecat.com
Writer Helping Others Find Their Passion and Succeed
Paying Markets for Writers: Successful Freelance Writer Publishes Book to Help Other Writers. Nicole LaMarco has been a full-time freelance writer for 8 years. She specializes in copywriting and ghostwriting. She’s been published in Women’s Health & Fitness, The Employment Times,... - April 27, 2009 - Nicole LaMarco
Cogwheel Press Launches New Website, newonlinebooks.com
Online book publisher CogWheel Press launches a website to promote the books it has published. Newonlinebooks.com sells not only trade paperback but online books abailable in many downloadable formats. - April 27, 2009 - CogWheel Press
Book Author Portrays Neurologist as Protagonist in a Spy Series
A self-published author depicts a neurologist-turned-spy as protagonist in a medical espionage fiction series filled with suspense and intensive research on Alzheimer’s disease. - April 26, 2009 - Xlibris Publisher
John Carter Jr. Wrote His First Book on Pursuing Your Dreams
American Author John Carter Jr has written his first book and now the book will be published on Lulu.com, the online marketplace for digital content. The story asked this question, Should people give up their dreams under peer pressure? This is one of many reasons why the U.S. has lost is dominance in the world of Track and Field. - April 25, 2009 - John Carter Jr.
ReadyToManage Inc Announces Partnership with Management Pocketbooks
HR / Training and Development webstore, ReadyToManage, signed as online distributor of highly popular UK-based Management Pocketbook series as downloadable PDF's. - April 24, 2009 - ReadyToManage Inc