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Kansas City Author Pledges Support to National Fibromyalgia Association
Jody Summers, a Kansas City author, released his first novel in March, Dark Canvas. As a result of an unusual set of circumstances, Jody has been moved to pledge a portion of his revenues from this first endeavor to support the National Fibromyalgia Association. Each book sale will help to further... - June 09, 2008 - Jody Summers
Pat Boone Says “Yes” to Shame-free Sex Talk
It’s not cool nowadays for parents and kids to talk about sex and the consequences of sexual activities. Pat Boone and The Little Talk Before The Big Talk are hoping to make it cool. A new parenting book that offers 80 easy conversation starters for fear-free sex education got a major endorsement from the legendary Pat Boone just in time for Father’s Day. - June 08, 2008 - Oscar LaVilla
Author of “Sinister Among Us”, Dr. William Bradshaw to be Guest on Paranormal Talk Show
Shadows in the Dark Welcomes Dr. William Bradshaw for a 2 Hour Discussion on Demonolgy. - June 08, 2008 - Shadows in the Dark
The Book of Psalms of the Bible Re-Written
Ken Nunoo author of the new book “The Seed Master” has re-written the entire 150 psalms of the old testament bible and have added an additional psalm 151. - June 07, 2008 - Ken Nunoo
Four Components of Better Meetings
Why do we keep having meetings that are ineffective and nonproductive when the solution is so simple? Shirley Fine Lee presents four components of better meetings in her book “R.A!R.A! A Meeting Wizard’s Approach.” This book provides examples and forms for skill development. It is now available on www.Amazon.com. - June 07, 2008 - Shirley Fine Lee
"Discoveries...America Music, The Southwest" DVD
"Discoveries...America Music, The Southwest," is the third in a stunning new series from Bennett-Watt HD Productions, Inc. that combines the musical brilliance of composer/song writer and Steinway Artist, Gary Jess, with spectacular video captured in Digital High Definition. - June 06, 2008 - Bennett-Watt HD Productions, Inc.
Author Publishes His First Novel, a Third and Quite Different Effort from His Previous Works
Author Paul H. Peck has presented to the literary world his third work and first novel and is publishing it on Lulu.com, the online marketplace. Mr. Peck has seized the opportunity to use his scientific acuity, martial arts experience and sharp imagination in writing his 290-page sci-fi novel... - June 06, 2008 - Paul H. Peck - Author
A Daddy of a Deal Leads to iUniverse Savings
iUniverse, the leading book marketing, editorial services and supported self-publishing company, extends savings to authors with “A Daddy of A Deal” tribute for Father’s Day. · Save $200 when purchasing the Premier Pro Publishing Package · Save $150 when purchasing... - June 05, 2008 - iUniverse
Night to Dawn Books Debuts with Pangaea: Eden's Planet by Thomas E. Johnson
A Love Story - 250 Million Years in the Making. - June 03, 2008 - Night to Dawn Books
Astral Blood
A relatively new approach to the age old vampire tale. Astral Blood brings an element of the spiritual to the dark side of vampires. Horror and Scifi Fantasy book readers will be able to purchase or download the new volume. - June 03, 2008 - William Robinson
Seven Stages Publishing House, LLC is Proud to Announce the Book Release of Its Newest Lesbian Author from Columbus, Ga., Fina
Seven Stages Publishing House, LLC is proud to introduce Fina, the pen name of Columbus, Ga.'s newest lesbian author. Her new book, You Think You Know, is a collection of short stories and poems about lesbian erotica in the African American community. Her style is bold and fresh. - June 03, 2008 - Seven Stages Publishing House, LLC
“Ana Voog – Dreaming on Stage” at www.voogbooks.com
A new book featuring the art of 24/7 webcam life-artist Ana Voog is now available at www.voogbooks.com. - June 03, 2008 - Ana Voog
On Being a Sh*t: Unkind Deeds and Cover-Ups in Everyday Life
Based on years of research, this book reports on the development and testing of a theory of being a sh*t. Inspired by Harry Frankfurt's best-seller, On Bullsh*t. - June 02, 2008 - Jane Gilgun Books
Your Book Promoter to Help Self-Published Authors Generate Sales
The newly formed Your Book Promoter will promote independent authors by means of Virtual Book Tour, ad campaigns and other media exposure for reasonable rates. - June 02, 2008 - Your Book Promoter
New Book Release -The Acadian Adventures by Joshua Busch
The Acadian Adventures is a middle school fantasy book in the tradition of The Chronicles of Narnia and the Harry Potter books. The events of the story take place in the modern day, in Minneapolis. Here is a short description of the book. Twelve year old Zoe, with help from her three companions,... - June 01, 2008 - Joshua Busch
Liz Mitten Ryan Celebrates Equinisity at Book Expo Canada
World-renowned Artist-Equine Communicator Liz Mitten Ryan will air her DVD and present her new book One with the Herd: A Spiritual Journey at Book Expo Canada in Toronto June 15 - 16, 2008. One with the Herd has won an Indie Award of Excellence, a Nautilus Silver Award, several other Independent... - June 01, 2008 - Liz Mitten Ryan
Kerry O'Brien Publishes First Novel Titled, "Back to Williamsburg"
Announcement of O'Brien's publication of first novel titled "Back to Williamsburg," about the young heroine, Sarah O'Higgins, who is born to Yankee parents, but is raised in the Southern town of Colonial Williamsburg, VA. The book was written in O'Brien's nine-month hegira to South America, where she spent a two week period in the rainforests of Venezuela furiously writing her novel. The main character, Sarah, falls in love with the great-grandson of the 15th President of the United States. - May 31, 2008 - O'Brien Books and Publishing
The Code of Gender Uncovered
Ken Nunoo author of the new book “The Seed Master” says he has uncovered a code within the Hebrew alphabets that can be used to determine the gender of biblical words, names of angels, and divine names. - May 31, 2008 - Ken Nunoo
Sixteen iUniverse Titles Named IPPY Recipients
iUniverse, the leading book marketing, editorial services, and supported self-publishing company, announced that 16 iUniverse titles have received 2008 Independent Publisher Book Awards. - May 31, 2008 - iUniverse
The Names of God Hidden Within the Notes of the Musical Scale of the Piano
Ken Nunoo author of the books “The Trinity of Lights” and “The Seed Master” says that he has uncovered a code that shows the names of God in Hebrew known as Yahweh, and Elohim or Eloahum hidden within the notes of the musical scale of the piano. - May 31, 2008 - Ken Nunoo
Veteran Disney Animator Releases Second Children's Storybook, Colorful Tale of Adventure, Struggle and Faith That Captures the Imagination
Independent film producer, illustrator and art director, Davy Liu, will release his second children's book, Fire Fish, on June 28, 2008. Inspired by historical events from the book of Exodus, Liu weaves an colorful tale of adventure, struggle and faith that captures the imagination. - May 30, 2008 - Kendu Films
Hachette Book Group Publishes Nextville in Interactive ebook Format
Hachette Book Group and DNAML Pty Limited Partner in Publishing an Interactive and Reader-Friendly eBook Edition of the Real Estate Title "Nextville." - May 30, 2008 - DNAML Pty Ltd
Silver Dolphin Books Announces Fall 2008 New Title Addition to Dynamic Uncover It Series Uncover a Dolphin
Innovative “Model-in-a-Book” Title Allows Readers to Truly Uncover the Inner Workings of a Most Magnificent Mammal. - May 30, 2008 - Silver Dolphin Books
Silver Dolphin Books Announces Fall 2008 Title Additions to Mesmerizing Ultimate Guide Series Animals & Dinosaurs
Stunning New Titles Allow Readers to Get Up Close and Personal with the Most Amazing Creatures to Ever Have Roamed the Earth. - May 30, 2008 - Silver Dolphin Books
Silver Dolphin Books Announces New Fall 2008 Title Addition to Hands-on Spinning Wheels Series Diggers and Dumpers
New Title Features Colorful Press-Out Vehicles and Ultra Cool Stickers. - May 30, 2008 - Silver Dolphin Books
Silver Dolphin Books Announces Fall 2008 New Title Addition to Top Selling Snappy Sounds Series Snappy Sounds Toys
New Title Introduces Pre-School Children to an Interactive Reading Process Utilizing Big, Bright Pop-Ups, and Charming Sound Effects. - May 30, 2008 - Silver Dolphin Books
Silver Dolphin Books Announces Fall 2008 Introduction of the First Title in Interactive New Model Masters Series Dragons
Engaging New Series Combines Awesome Adventures with Model-Making Fun. - May 30, 2008 - Silver Dolphin Books
Silver Dolphin Books Announces Fall 2008 Introduction of First Title in Unique New Kaleidopops 3-D Lenticular Book Series Oceans
Dazzling New Lenticular Title Explores the Vivid and Astounding Life of the World’s Oceans. - May 30, 2008 - Silver Dolphin Books
Silver Dolphin Books Announces Fall 2008 New Title Addition to Exotic Field Guide Series Safari Animals
New Title Offers Young Explorers the Chance to Follow the Trail of Africa’s Most Majestic Animals. - May 30, 2008 - Silver Dolphin Books
Silver Dolphin Books Announces Fall 2008 Title Addition to Thrilling Explore Within Series Medieval Castle
New Title Invites Kids to Take an Unbelievable 3-D Adventure Through History. - May 30, 2008 - Silver Dolphin Books
Silver Dolphin Books Announces Fall 2008 Introduction of Magical Holiday Tale Dear Santa...
Wonderful New Christmas Story is the Perfect Gift for Naughty and Nice Children on Everyone’s Gift List. - May 30, 2008 - Silver Dolphin Books
Silver Dolphin Books Announces Fall 2008 Title Additions to Award-Winning Amazing Baby™ Infant Book Series
Three New Titles Deliver Stimulating Experiences for Children and Parents Alike. - May 30, 2008 - Silver Dolphin Books
Silver Dolphin Books Announces Fall 2008 Introduction of the First Title in Exciting New 3-D Explorer Series Rain Forest & Oceans
Educational New Nature Series Features Eye-Popping Panoramas and Clever Transparent Layers. - May 30, 2008 - Silver Dolphin Books
Ty Rosenow's New Book: Ty's Book of Rubbish: Volume 20
This book is a compilation of short stories, some humorous, some completely serious. A great book to read and enjoy or for a literature textbook. You'll find it all in this first of twenty short story books. - May 30, 2008 - Ty Rosenow
Six iUniverse Titles Named Publisher’s Choice
iUniverse, the leading book marketing, editorial services, and supported self-publishing company, has awarded six titles with Publisher’s Choice designations within the past two months. Publisher’s Choice awards are presented to titles that have previously received the Editor’s... - May 30, 2008 - iUniverse
Bluepepper is Pleased to Announce the Release of Magellenica by Celebrated Sydney Poet Justin Lowe, Capturing the Sights, Sounds and Smells of 1920's Sydney
It is 1924. The dusty, snaking streets of Sydney are a hive of jagged ex-diggers, widows and orphans. Albermarle Darcy, DSO, is one of those returned to a world turned on its head, his mother dying of the influenza and all his childhood friends either dead or mad. So he appears to have made a covenant, “a pact, you see/with this new world of ours,” turning his back on it all with a line off the Darling street pier. The past, however, is not so easily shunned. - May 29, 2008 - Justin Lowe
Stanford Ph.D. Tests Boundaries in “Amorous” Novel Set in Japan
Donna George Storey’s new novel, www.donnageorgestorey.com, challenges American stereotypes of Japan, Japanese men and literary erotica. She reads from her provocative novel at Booksmith, San Francisco on June 17 at 7pm. - May 29, 2008 - Donna George Storey
Carver Author is Now Available at the Library
Carver Author Alex Hutchinson used to write at the library while dreaming that one day people would be checking out his books. That day has arrived. - May 29, 2008 - Alex Hutchinson
Author Niambi Davis Releases Debut Novel to Glowing Reviews
Author Niambi Davis is currently on a virtual book tour, introducing the world to her debut novel From Dusk to Dawn. - May 29, 2008 - Niambi Brown Davis
New Book Release on award winning Lulu.com "The Korean Palace of Honolulu" by Linda M.S. Enos is Loosely Based on True Life Experiences of Hostess Bargirls
It's the '70s and '80s once again enter the seedy world of hostess bars and lives of bargirls Mina, Jana, Suki, Naiomi, Mimi, and Tina. See the world through their eyes and feel their passions, desires, joys and pain of living a life full of money, sex and greed. “Cathy momma" has created "The Korean Palace" a living entity of KP Enterprise that everyone wants a piece of from her family down to the seedy thugs. Who will she trust in the end? - May 28, 2008 - Linda M.S. Enos
Your Brain Needs Feeding - Try Lexemes: Anthology
Young author Lily Seabrooke wanted to write and publish a book within a short space of time, while incorporating content that was interesting and educational. She has found a solution. Lexemes is a 192 page anthology of essays and creative writing pieces written on a vast range of topics, which... - May 28, 2008 - Lily Seabrooke
Inspiring and Transformative Weight Loss Book Teaches How to Heal Relationship with Food and Body
Cherished for its abundant compassion, award-winning author and registered dietitian Dr. Annette Colby releases ground-breaking self-help book that shows how to overcome old sabotage patterns, food addictions, weight issues, and fears through self-discovery and understanding. Body Redesign will touch the heart as it illustrates exactly how to call a truce with self, body, and food, and then structure a brand new life. - May 27, 2008 - Annette Colby
Hilarious New Novel of Amorous Youth
Jack Forge has published his second book on Lulu.com, the online marketplace for traditional and digital media content. - May 27, 2008 - Jack Forge
Disguised as the Devil- New Book Links Witch Accusations with Lyme Disease
Was the Devil’s Mark that was found in the past on the skin of accused witches really the Bull’s Eye Rash found on modern Lyme disease victims? This question intrigued M. M. Drymon, a historian who lives in Maine. While most historians have focused their interests on the Salem Witch... - May 27, 2008 - M. M. Drymon
Kic-Kat-Ken, a New Game Version of Tic-Tac-Toe
Ken Nunoo has introduced a new game, Kic-Kat-Ken similar to Tic-Tac-Toe in his new book "The Seed Master." - May 27, 2008 - Ken Nunoo
Outskirts Press Announces Secrets of Lucky People, the Latest Highly-Anticipated Self-Help Book from Canon City, CO Author Steve Gillman
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published Secrets of Lucky People: A Study of the Laws of Good Luck by Steve Gillman, which is the author’s most recent book to date. The 5.5 x 8.5 Paperback in the Self-Help category is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and Barnes &... - May 26, 2008 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Bactrian Gold Begins US Tour. The Kabul Case, a Fictional Short Story, from Scriblist.com, Captures the Magic of the Inspirational True Story in Afghanistan.
The Bactrian Gold, the legendary collection of over 2,000 artifacts from Afghanistan, which is on display and now open to the public at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C, is the inspiration in the fictional story ‘the Kabul Case’, written collaboratively by four British competition winning authors, published in April 2008 by Scriblist Ltd. - May 26, 2008 - Scriblist Ltd
Saving Tampa Local Author Romantic Suspense Trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HYtYEE8KmGQ Excerpt: Www.jowebnar.com
A psychic and an FBI Agent are forced to work together as they race against time to prevent a terrorist attack. - May 26, 2008 - Jo Webnar
Blue Line Publications Announces Two New Entries in It's Line of Publications
Blue Line Publications President Bob Martin announces the addition of new author Jack Trombetta and the release of new publications. - May 26, 2008 - Blue Line Publications
Learn How to Count Back Change Instantly
Traditional counting for “making change” has just been replaced with a faster and easier mathematical counting method. - May 26, 2008 - Carla Annerino and Angela Annerino