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Xlibris Release Advocates Love for Reading in 100 Ways I Love To Read
Whether you are a kid or an adult, self-published author Amy Klees shows the exciting ways on how to read books. - April 08, 2009 - Xlibris Publisher
RealTime Publishing Author, Shirley Roe, is Nominated for Both the IPPY and Indie Excellence Awards for Her Latest Novel “The Whittaker Family Reunion”
RealTime Publishing author, Shirley A. Roe, is nominated for both The IPPY Award and the 2009 Indie Excellence Awards. - April 08, 2009 - Ebooks Inc
Unleash Your Communication Super-Powers at the LA Times Festival of Books
Unleash your communication super-powers with Long Beach resident and UCLA Extension’s popular Master Teacher, Pamela Kelly, and UCLA Extension's Writers' Program teacher, Carolyn Howard-Johnson, who are signing their award-winning books for speakers and writers in the Authors’ Co-op Booth at the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books on Sunday, April 26, from 3-4pm. - April 08, 2009 - Pamela Kelly Communications
iUniverse Would Like to Announce the Release of Depth of Revenge by Richard Golden
“War does not determine who is right–only who is left.” — Bertrand Russell Depth of Revenge by Richard Golden. Israel and Iran faceoff as Britain, France, Russia, and the United States anxiously wait along the sidelines. Iran has not been persuaded to abandon its nuclear... - April 08, 2009 - iUniverse
Bestselling Author on a Crusade: He’s Giving Away His New Book for Free
A bestselling author whose 15 books have sold more than 5 million copies is taking an unusual approach with his latest work—he’s on a crusade, giving the book away to help people not only survive America’s economic meltdown, but thrive emotionally and spiritually. - April 07, 2009 - Man in the Mirror
Author Ronald Russell’s Novel “Don Carina” Chosen Semi-Finalist in Amazon Breakthrough Novel Contest
From a field of nearly 10,000 novelists Ronald Russell’s WWII epic “Don Carina” was chosen as a semi-finalist in the Amazon Breakthrough Novel Award. - April 07, 2009 - DonCarina.com
Release of Book, Pieces of the Quilt: The Mosaic of an African American Family
Announcement of scheduled release of book, Pieces of the Quilt: The Mosaic of An African American family, by Author Anita Wills. - April 07, 2009 - Anita Wills
Romantic-Suspense Author Denise Robbins to Man a Table and Sign Books at NH Writers' Project Conference
Author Denise Robbins will be manning a table and signing copies of her romantic-suspense novel It Happens in Threes at the New Hampshire Writers’ Project conference in Manchester, on Saturday, April 18, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. - April 06, 2009 - Denise Robbins
New Author Publishes Historical Novel
"Long Horizon" chronicles the dream of intelligent, headstrong Jessica McCarey, who entices her family into the crazy oil boom of 1914 Oklahoma. The saga, covering a forty-year period contains adventure and drama: the heartaches, love and bonds of a hardworking Irish family. - April 06, 2009 - S A Monkress
Sabotaged?
More people perished during the explosion of the Sultana, an 1865 Mississippi Riverboat than on the Titanic, but swallowed by history, controversy still exists if it was an accident or sabotage. - April 06, 2009 - Lauri Robinson
Pittsburgh Writer Publishes the Next Big Spiritual Novel
Holly Christine, a Pittsburgh author, recently published the next big spiritual novel, “The Nine Lives of Clemenza.” - April 05, 2009 - Holly Christine
March Books Changes Its Release Date for The Little Insanity
March Books has changed the release date for their upcoming adult title 'The Little Insanity.’ Originally, this title was scheduled for publication in April 2009. That deadline has been moved to August 2009 to accommodate the review and printing schedule. - April 05, 2009 - march books
Press Release of 'The Gloaming' by J. R. LaGreca & Excerpt of Clark Isaccs's Review: Kingman Daily Miner, Lit.Mob, Desert Independent, Daily Blaze, Midwest Book
Announcing the release of J. R. LaGreca’s latest book titled ‘The Gloaming.’ Jody R. LaGreca is the author of three books, ‘Afternoon Tea,’ ‘Suburban Weird’ and ‘The Gloaming.’ She specializes in historical and modern fiction with sub genres of romance, mystery and intrigue. She has a BA in Writing/English, and graduated Phi Theta Kappa Magna Cum Laude in Fashion Apparel Design. She is an award-winning poet, internationally published in magazines and anthologies. - April 05, 2009 - Jody R. LaGreca
Press Release of 'Suburban Weird' by J. R. LaGreca & Amazon Reader Reviews, 'Suburban Weird,' Modern Fiction with Intrigue, Expect the Unexpected
‘Suburban Weird’ by J. R. LaGreca; the author of three books, ‘Afternoon Tea,’ ‘Suburban Weird’ and ‘The Gloaming.’ She specializes in historical and modern fiction with sub genres of romance, mystery and intrigue. She has a BA in Writing/English, and graduated Phi Theta Kappa Magna Cum Laude in Fashion Apparel Design. She is an award-winning poet, internationally published in magazines and anthologies. Jody R. LaGreca has been selected as a VIP member of Madison Who’s Who for 2008-2009. - April 05, 2009 - Jody R. LaGreca
March Books Changes Its Release Date for Nightsweats in Bigelow Hollow
March Books has changed the release date for their upcoming YA title 'Nightsweats in Bigelow Hollow.' Originally, this title was scheduled for publication in April 2009. That deadline has been moved to August 2009 to accommodate the review and printing schedule. - April 05, 2009 - march books
IsHitlerInHeaven.com Releases Its First Book. Is Hitler In Heaven? The New Book by Mike Cullison Claims He Is.
Mike Cullison has released his first book, Is Hitler in Heaven? ($19.99 ISBN: 978-0-615-28820-8) This book explores the questions of humanity, religion, science, evolution, and the Universe. It is the author's opinion that "Hitler believed in God, and the Bible says that if you believe in God,... - April 04, 2009 - Mike Cullison
A Life of Servitude and Self-Discovery
Jenna Turnipseed writes of a soldier’s road to self-discovery in her new book To Serve My Country. Turnipseed is not only a soldier, but also a soldier’s wife, a mother, and a daughter. Throughout the book she shows readers all the different facets of her life. Turnipseed began writing... - April 04, 2009 - Virtualbookworm.com Publishing
‘That Certain Surplus of Being:’ a Probing Review of the Recovery of Ecstasy
kulturCritic is pleased to provide the following review of Sandy’s book, The Recovery of Ecstasy, from Todd Green, unedited. - April 03, 2009 - kulturCritic.com
Mom Claims USA Now Bilingual Nation - Creates Book to Help Toddler Son Learn Spanish
In spite of protests and controversy, the USA is now, in fact, a bilingual nation… and it is time we prepare our children for success in this new national reality. Or so claims Southern California based author and mom Kay Linda Nord, who has penned the new bilingual children’s primer... - April 03, 2009 - Kay Linda Nord
DeTuro’s New Children’s Book Takes Readers on an Exciting Adventure
Special educator Kelley DeTuro comes out with the first of many children’s books. - April 03, 2009 - Dark Myth Production Studios
Thongs, Pole Dancing, and Recipes - Book Club Spices Up Meetings with Unique Themes
Essence of Books Book Club educates and entertains with uniquely themed book club meetings, including their most recent gathering wherein the members relived the 60's and 70's in honor of the club's chosen work for the month of March "Daughter Denied." - April 02, 2009 - Alretha Thomas
Shadowstalker Productions New Author, Jurjana Stodder Has Released Ten Unique Poems This Past Month
Shadowstalker Productions is a self owned company that usually produces music for meditation or relaxation. Now Shadowstalker Productions has expanded it's genre to books for opening the mind and alternative thinking and poetry to release the inner soul. - April 02, 2009 - Shadowstalker Productions
New Book Says Solutions to Business Crisis Can Come from Strategic-Minded Leadership
Brainworks Books’ new release Absolutely Vulnerable, the Crisis of Strategic Business Planning in America (ISBN 978-0-578-01686-3) takes a look at the fundamental differences between the marketing principles that succeed and those that fail. It is a timely release that resonates with the needs of the current business environment. From the US Auto Industry to the 2008 Presidential Election, Thomas Allen Malm presents poignant examples to demonstrate his strong points. - April 02, 2009 - Brainworks Books
Wake Up…Moments of Inspiration Hits the Bestseller List
Wake Up…Moments of Inspiration, the latest in the Wake Up…Live the Life You Love book series, recently hit No.34 in sales ranking on the Top 100 Bestsellers List at barnesandnoble.com. ”Some readers will find they have already had an inspirational Wake Up Moment, but failed to... - April 02, 2009 - Wake Up Live
Timeline of the Planet of the Apes, by Rich Handley--Now Available at Amazon.com
This 322-page volume, chronicling the history of Planet of the Apes, is now available at Amazon.com with free shipping, making it even easier for fans to add the book to their collections. Retailers can place bulk orders at a substantial discount. - April 02, 2009 - Hasslein Books
GuideGecko Launches Online Shopping & Publishing Platform for Travel, Lifestyle and Entertainment Guides
Authors can publish their guides immediately on www.GuideGecko.com GuideGecko, a new online platform for travel, lifestyle and entertainment guides, officially launches its website today at www.GuideGecko.com. Part online shop and part publishing platform, the portal offers all major guidebooks as well as guides by independent authors. - April 01, 2009 - GuideGecko Travel Bookstore
Book Award for “Picture Your Dreams Goals & Plans” Motivational UK Author – Denise Farquharson (Trafford Publishing). Got a Dream? Start with a Picture.
Denise was named a Finalist in the National USA Best Book Awards for self-help books. Denise came up with the idea for the book when she had a near-death experience and has since taken on speaking engagements and running motivational workshops. The book is aimed at people visualising their dreams and ambitions through pictures. It also encourages the reader to set goals and plans and record them to create a personal collection of lifetime achievements. - April 01, 2009 - Picture Your Dreams
Keoni’s Big Question by Patti B. Ogden Shares Christian Message with Children
Announcement of Patti B. Ogden’s April ’09 virtual book tour to promote her Christian children’s picture book “Keoni’s Big Question.” - April 01, 2009 - Pump Up Your Book Promotion PR
New Book by Chet Galaksa Shows You How to Find Faith in a Skeptical World
Announcement of Chet Galaska’s April virtual book tour to discuss his Christian nonfiction book, “Finding Faith in a Skeptical World” (Triad Press). - April 01, 2009 - Pump Up Your Book Promotion PR
Uncover the Mystery in Cabal of the Westford Knight by David S. Brody
Announcement of David S. Brody’s virtual book tour to promote his latest suspense/thriller novel, “Cabal of the Westford Knight” (Martin and Lawrence Press). - April 01, 2009 - Pump Up Your Book Promotion PR
Book Author Publishes Essentials for Great Leadership
An Xlibris self-published book author shows the disciplines and practices necessary in leading organizations greatly, which is very relevant during this time of economic difficulties. - April 01, 2009 - Xlibris Publisher
Excerpt of Review & Press Release of Afternoon Tea by J. R. LaGreca, March 5, 2009
This review can be found in the Kingman Daily Miner, NewsBlaze, and will appear in Affaire De Coeur Magazine in a couple of months. Desert Independent also will be running it in their weekly edition, and Midwest Book Review will run it in April edition. - April 01, 2009 - Jody R. LaGreca
Single Mother Wins Publishing Deal from WritingRoom.com for Her Debut Book of Poetry
Announcing WritingRoom.com's newly Discovered Author, Sherri Weaver. - April 01, 2009 - WritingRoom.com, LLC
Author Launches New Twitter Experiment
Author uses social networking outlet to find new readers and entertain established ones. - April 01, 2009 - Gayle Trent
jexbo.com Offers Four Tips to Help Self-Published Authors Sell Books Online Fast
Learn how to sell self-published books and flourish in a tough economy. - April 01, 2009 - jexbo
Pocket Cocktails Now with Sommelier, 2 Apps in 1. Available for iPhone and iPod Touch
Groovy Cocktail app adds a free sommelier, 2 Apps in 1. - March 31, 2009 - Pocket Cocktails Inc.
Dog Attack Victims Have a New Legal Resource
‘When The Dog Bites’ by Seattle Attorney Chris Davis Helps People Understand the Legal Process for Dog Bite Cases. - March 31, 2009 - Sprouts
New Book by Answers the Question: "Why do Bad Things Happen?"
In an insightful and uplifting new book, "Five Reasons Why Bad Things Happen: How to Turn Tragedies Into Triumph," Brownell Landrum has finally answered the universal question, "Why do Bad Things Happen?" - March 31, 2009 - Reasons Why
Poetry Thrives Online: Check Out Free Poetry Sites for National Poetry Month (April)
Poet T. S. Eliot may have called April "the cruelest month," but for today's poets, it's National Poetry Month in the US. Bookstores seem to be doing well in this economic crisis, and poetry thrives online. So readers should be able to find all of the poetry they want--and they can, for free, online, including free poetry e-books, like Michael Dickel's The World Behind It, Chaos. - March 31, 2009 - Michael Dickel, Poet and Photographer
Survey: do You Believe in Ghosts?
Mystery Author offers no-strings attached survey and free drawing to win one of her books. - March 31, 2009 - ElizabethEaganCox.blogspot.com
Steve Kaufman"The Former Assistant to Andy Warhol" Has Printed a Very Rare Art Book
Quotes from the book "They say that art comes from the soul, the more drama in an artist’s life the more he can drawn on for his art. Van Gogh and Picasso had troubled souls, but poor Steve Kaufman has been shot once, stabbed 3 times - all by women - that is a lot of drama for great art. - March 30, 2009 - Steve Kaufman Art Studio
Aquinine Books to Publish New Book on Hiroshima. Author's Comments Cast Shadow Over President Truman.
A new novel entitled 'Hiroshima Sunset' by Australian author John Kelly, questions the morality and military need behind the decision to drop the atomic bomb on Hiroshima in 1945. The author highlights disturbing evidence behind President Truman's decision to proceed, against strong military advice at the time. - March 30, 2009 - Aquinine Books
#4 in the Rex Graves Mystery Series to be Published
"Dark Side of the Moor," the fourth in the Rex Graves Mystery series by C.S. Challinor, is to follow "Christmas is Murder" (September 2008), "Murder in the Raw" (May 2009), and "Phi Beta Corpse." The Rex Graves titles are published by Midnight Ink Books, the mystery imprint of Llewellyn Worldwide. - March 30, 2009 - C.S. Challinor
New Motivational Book "Making Life's Puzzle Pieces Fit" Just Released by weLEAD Incorporated
weLEAD Incorporated just announced its second printed publication. "Making Life's Puzzle Pieces Fit" written by Greg L. Thomas, weLEAD founder and president. It offers 12 unique principles that fit together to bring greater happiness and personal fulfilment. - March 30, 2009 - weLEAD Incorporated
Dominion by Wayne Sharrocks (Pegasus Elliot Mackenzie Publishers Ltd). The Eagerly Awaited New Novel from Acclaimed Author Wayne Sharrocks is Now on General Release.
'Dominion' is the follow up to 'Redemption,' Wayne's debut novel, which was shortlisted for Channel 4 television's Richard & Judy Book-Club Competition, before being nominated for both The Guardian First Book Award & The McKitterick Prize. - March 29, 2009 - Pegasus Elliot Mackenzie Publishers Ltd
Is Sara, the Pineapple Cat the Most Unsuccessful Book Series in Publishing History?
Have you ever heard of Sara, the Pineapple Cat? No? Well, that does not come as a big surprise to the publisher. - March 29, 2009 - sarathepineapplecat.com
New Book Opens Window to the Psychology Behind Storytelling
‘The 90-Minute Effect’ Fuses Cognitive Psychology with a Comprehensive Analysis of Movies, Novels, Plays, and Video Games. - March 29, 2009 - Code Publishing
Tough Times Require Tough Tactics - the Corporate Dominatrix Uses Six Mistress Roles to Survive and Thrive at Work
Using the tools of the professional dominatrix, Robyn shows women how to succeed in business by employing the tactics of six mistress archetypes: Goddess, Queen, Governess, Amazon, Nurse and Schoolgirl. For a “dominatrix” in everyday life the key to effectiveness is being switchable – knowing when to be firm and direct, and when to be flexible and accommodating. The woman who is the Corporate Dominatrix can dominate without being domineering, and is confident enough to intuit what her clients or colleagues want and to respond accordingly. - March 28, 2009 - Lisa Robyn
Change and Democracy in the Middle East: Middle Eastern Researcher Defends the New Middle East
Nassim Yaziji's second book "In Defense of the New Middle East: A Neo-Internationalist Perspective" has been published, advocating the new Middle East as a domestic and international necessity through the due change and democracy, and explaining this change through the Middle East's key realities and political developments the book analyzes. - March 28, 2009 - Nassim Yaziji
Diana Athill Book Signing at Borders Islington
Legendary literary editor Diana Athill will be signing copies of her prize-winning memoir, “Somewhere Towards the End”, on Saturday, 4th April at the Borders Islington store from 12:30pm. Diana Athill has worked with some of the biggest names in literature, including Philip Roth,... - March 28, 2009 - Borders UK