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The Shadowrage Saga Has Been Released
Chicago author Jeffrey M. Smith has partnered with online publisher lulu.com to release the much anticipated first book in his trilogy called, Shadowrage and Striketrue: The Sword of the Archangel. Mr. Smith has written the book in his spare time while maintaining his full time job as a Client... - January 22, 2008 - Jeffrey M Smith
Release of "Immaculate Fetish"; A Novel by Jamie Antonia Symonanis; Author Publishes Fast Paced Contemporary Thriller
Immaculate Fetish takes you on an adventurous Journey of Love seeking to save humanity from itself. A sparkling, humorous, erotic and loving vision of life on planet Earth at the start of the 21st century, and the change needed for humanity to save itself. A must read for Sci-Fi fans, and all who hope to call earth their home into the 22nd century and beyond - January 21, 2008 - Jamie Antonia
When Producers Stopped Talking, This Emmy-Winner Started Writing
Seeing no end in sight for the writers strike, this winner of four Emmys wrote about what she knows best – great jobs and how to get them. “How Did You Get That Job? My Dream Jobs and How They Came True” by Susan Dansby. - January 21, 2008 - Susan Dansby
Historic Photos of St. Petersburg by Andrew N. Edel
Turner Publishing introduces its new release, Historic Photos of St. Petersburg by Andrew N. Edel. This 10 x 10 gift book showcases the pictorial narrative of the “Sunshine City” through striking, culled-from-the-archives photos. - January 20, 2008 - Turner Publishing Company
iUniverse Announces the Release of Nel Rand's Mississippi Flyway
Themes of Incest and Racial Prejudice Serve as Roots to Plotline. - January 20, 2008 - iUniverse
iUniverse Gives Away Game Day Savings to Authors in January
iUniverse, the leading provider of print-on-demand supported self-publishing services, has kicked off “The Great Gameday Giveaway” as its mid- to late-January publishing special. The special includes an offer to save as much as $150 on a publishing package, in addition to receiving as... - January 19, 2008 - iUniverse
Former Essence Editor's Debut Novel Available on BUY220.com
BUY220.COM Features "E-Males" the debut by former Essence magazine editor Marcia McNair. - January 19, 2008 - 220 Communications
Historic Photos of West Point by Eugene J. Palka and Jon C. Malinowski
Turner Publishing announces the new release, Historic Photos of West Point by Eugene J. Palka and Jon C. Malinowski. This 10 x 10 gift book showcases the pictorial narrative of the United States Military Academy at West Point through stunning, culled-from-the-archives photography. - January 19, 2008 - Turner Publishing Company
The Person You Loved Left You Without Giving a Valid Reason - Discover the Reasons Why and Stop the Heartache and Confusion
Rich Girl Incorporated released Andrew Benjamin’s (self-proclaimed King of Internet dating) hilarious self-help manual and survival kit “What the Hell Happened?!!” on relationships and life after breakups. The 440 page paperback and e-book with ISBN-13: 978-0-9792538-1-2 and... - January 18, 2008 - ASBenjamin, Company / Andrew Benjamin
Jason W. Mitchiner, the Naked Author, Stops at Nothing to Find His Audience and Become Clothed by a Literary Agent and Publisher
In his Speedo and with book copy in hand Mitchiner has run marathons in NYC & NJ, skydived from an airplane and even surfed in the Belmar Pro in NJ. All these stunts to promote his first book, Full Moon Rising:Based On A True Story and find his audience for future novels and a literary agent and publisher to clothe him in their brand. - January 18, 2008 - Naked Author
Perfect Valentines Gift for a Terrible Ex? Canadian Lawyer Wrote That Book.
Ever told an awful ex you would write a book about the relationship? This is that book. - January 18, 2008 - Kent Glowinski
iUniverse Announces the Release of Mohammed Abu-Bakr's The End of Pseudo-Science: Essays Refuting False Scientific Theories Taught in Schools, Colleges and Universities
Einstein, Thomson… could these brilliant minds’ theories on the universe be misguided? Challenging what is held as scientific truth through the classic Theory of Atomism, author Mohammed Abu-Bakr presents his ground-breaking theories in his collection of essays, The End of Pseudo-Science: Essays Refuting False Scientific Theories Taught in Schools, Colleges and Universities. Abu-Bakr’s theories will give readers an enlightened and intriguingly new outlook. - January 18, 2008 - iUniverse
Historic Photos of World War II: Pearl Harbor to Japan by Bob Duncan
Turner Publishing announces the new release, Historic Photos of World War II: Pearl Harbor to Japan by Bob Duncan. This 10 x 10 gift book showcases the pictorial narrative of the Pacific Theatre through stunning, culled-from-the-archives photos. - January 18, 2008 - Turner Publishing Company
Arizona Author Pens Children’s Book with Heart
Single mom and suicide survivor publishes children's book that helps kids cope with the loss of a loved one. - January 17, 2008 - Laura Olivieri
Reality Rhyming® Designer Todd Edwards to Speak at Books & Books
Kre8tiveworkz and Miami-Dade County Public Schools To Celebrate "Teacher Appreciation Night." - January 17, 2008 - kre8tiveworkz
Green Goat Books Announces Release of A Hot Planet Needs Cool Kids by Julie Hall
This unique book addresses the needs of kids, their parents, and their schools in the face of climate change by offering the latest information about causes and effects and leaving readers with a clear sense of direction and a powerful message of hope. - January 16, 2008 - Green Goat Books
iUniverse Announces the Release of Fritz F. Reichert's Dangerous Voyage to Alpha Centauri
New Fiction Novel Explores the Problems of Our Past and Future - January 16, 2008 - iUniverse
"Stockholm Stories" by Askin Ozcan--A New Book of Memoirs, Unbiased, Interesting, Original; A True Document of Thirty Years of Encounters in This Lovely City of the North
Askin Ozcan chose Stockholm, Sweden, to settle in, after having lived in many countries. In as much as this was his personal choice, he doesn't deny that there was also an element of "miracle" in this choice, which he explains in his book, "Stockholm Stories." The book is an interesting, unbiased account of his life in Stockholm, mentioning the author's positive and negative experiences in it, during his thirty years of residence. - January 16, 2008 - Askin Ozcan
New Book, Seeds of Achievement, Educates Teens and Young Adults on How to Become Successful and Prosperous Years Before They Should Have
The Seeds Of Achievement is a must read book for all teens, youths and young adults throughout the world. The life shaping and inspiring knowledge learned from this book will provide the reader with a powerful Life Roadmap that will teach them the critical life tactics, traits and personality attributes so essential to attaining high levels of life success, prosperity, happiness, inner joy, confidence, personal pride and career success years before they would have had they not read this book. - January 15, 2008 - Scott G. Nicholson
Southern Author, Jeffrey W. Waller Has Just Released His Second Novel, This Hollow Earth, Through Lulu.com
Three American scientists embark on a harrowing expedition through legendary subterranean tunnels in the jungles of Peru. Their journey takes them deep beneath the Andes and the Amazon headwaters where they discover far more than they hoped. This is men's adventure genre, 323 pg, perfectbound, paperback available through Lulu.com. - January 15, 2008 - Jeffrey W. Waller
Author Publishes First Book Ever Written on-God and Eroticism
Up and coming author Brice Brandy Wellz has ignited controversy in the literary world with her first book Hidden Treasures R Waiting. By combining Poetry God and Eroticism she has brought fourth a new perspective on living a Christian life style while struggling with the Spirit and Flesh. Ms. - January 14, 2008 - Brice Brandy Wellz
The Cockroach Catcher: Bauhinia Press Publishes Unusual Book on the Fictionalized Life of a Child Psychiatrist
Bauhinia Press is excited to announce the publication of "The Cockroach Catcher," a debut work of fiction by Am Ang Zhang on the life and experience of a Chinese child psychiatrist practising in England -- a first of its kind. Am Ang's cases range from simple childhood toilet and sleep problems to anorexia nervosa, abuse and psychosis. There are also cases of “entrepreneurs” in the making, and cases that turn out not to be psychiatric at all. - January 13, 2008 - Bauhinia Press
iUniverse Authors Featured in the January Edition of the Kirkus Discoveries Newsletter
Three iUniverse titles, Running from Coyote by Danalee Buhler, Ti Marie by Valerie Belgrave and Yoga and the Path of the Urban Mystic by Darren Main received excellent reviews in the January 2008 issue of the Kirkus Discoveries e-newsletter. In Running from Coyote, Prankster coyote plays one mean... - January 12, 2008 - iUniverse
Author Writes Novel in Marker Pen on Camper Van
With no paper at hand, and in the spur of the moment, author C. S. Williamson scrawled his first draft of his recently published novel 'A Snowboarding Life' in marker pen on the inside walls and ceiling of his camper van while he waited out the storms that lashed the Basque coastline of Europe. He then completed a second draft, transferring what he had written onto paper this time, about a year later following another winter spent snowboarding in the Italian Dolomites. - January 11, 2008 - asnowboardinglife.com
Dangerous Lee Appears in Anthology "Succulent: Chocolate Flava 2"
Flint native and humor advice columnist who is best known for her column in The Uncommon Sense, “Ask Dangerous Lee”, has a short erotic story titled “Til Death Do Us Part” appearing in the anthology “Succulent: Chocolate Flava 2” published by Atria Books and... - January 11, 2008 - Dangerous Lee
New Book Has People Looking to the Toilet for Answers
New young author has developed a concept that has heads turning. Literally, to the toilet. - January 11, 2008 - Alexis Semenec
Attorney on a Quest for Higher Meaning Creates Intriguing Fantasy Novel Series "The Soulstealer War"
Announcing the release of The First Mother’s Fire, an epic fantasy novel of magic and metaphysics by new author W.L. Hoffman. It is the first title in “The Soulstealer War” series. Hoffman weaves his tale from the unusual eye of a practical survivalist who cannot resist contemplating the nature of existence and the possibility of true magic. - January 10, 2008 - Hoffman Creations, Inc.
Platinum Book PR Leads New Authors to the Road of Success
So...your novel is on the verge of publication. And what exactly should a new author do now? Some inexperienced authors lack the fundamental knowledge to devise a plan to reach their targeted reading audiences. They are under the impression that their job ends with the final word of the manuscript. - January 10, 2008 - Platinum Book PR
Author Publishes Third Book
"McDowell’s First Girl," by D. Susan Rutz - January 10, 2008 - D. Susan Rutz
Controversial New Teen Self-Help Book Has Parents, Teens Talking
'What Your Mother Never Told You,' a new self-help book for teenage girls, is creating a storm, pulling no punches addressing sensitive issues facing teen girls today. - January 10, 2008 - Richard Dudum
New Book About Teaching and Traveling in East Asia: Notes from the Other China by Troy Parfitt
English teacher writes of time spent in East Asia as language instructor, traveler. - January 09, 2008 - Troy Parfitt
Powerful Insights to Transform Your Life Today and Forever
Let's Talk Intuition, 101 Powerful Insights to Transform Your Life Today and Forever, proves that intuition, a natural gift everyone is born with, gives you the power to bring greater joy, inner peace, love and success into your life. This book details how seven intuitive senses of intuition guide... - January 09, 2008 - Inspiration & Intuition, Inc.
220 Communications Enters Into Partnership with Azizi Books
Agreement between 220 Communications and Azizi Books to provide authors and sales incentives for the remainder of 2008. - January 09, 2008 - 220 Communications
Would-Be Authors Inflame Self-Publishing Stigma
Authors’ Day, presented by Infinity Publishing in San Diego on January 25 helps emerging self-publishing authors recognize and avoid dangers, not only in the new print on demand book publishing era, but in their books. Authors’ Day experts offer self-publishing writers serious about selling books the essentials in editing, formatting, distribution, promotion, and creative marketing, and help solve the Internet’s intricate mysteries that affect their books. - January 09, 2008 - Infinity Publishing
Historic Photos of Maine by Frances L. Pollitt
Turner Publishing announces the release of the Historic Photos of Maine by Frances L. Pollitt. This new title showcases the pictorial history of the “Pine Tree State” through stunning, culled-from-the-archives photos. - January 09, 2008 - Turner Publishing Company
Historic Photos of Alaska by Dermot Cole
Turner Publishing announces the new release, the Historic Photos of Alaska by Dermot Cole. This title tells the pictorial narrative of the “Last Frontier” in stunning, culled-from-the-archives photography. - January 09, 2008 - Turner Publishing Company
Chick Literature for Women of Color: Jennifer L. Ray Delivers Chocolate Delights, Between the Pages of Her New Novel
Jennifer L. Ray is a new novelist whose aspiration is to touch the hearts of African-American women with her rendition of black American family life and love. Her novels are often a humorous and authentic portrayal of the lives of young black men and women accompanied with a dramatic flare. Readers will certainly be entertained and eagerly awaiting the next Ray novel. - January 08, 2008 - Jennifer L. Ray
Near Death Experience Leads to a New Book About Enlightenment in Just Six Days
Spiritual guide, mystic and intuitive healer J.M.Harrison has written a compelling new book entitled We Are All One: A call to spiritual uprising. Having unwittingly fallen into a deep trance at dinner while hosting a dinner party with his wife and friends in 2002, Harrison was not alien to life... - January 08, 2008 - A Lawren O'Lee Publications
The Lightning Spirits, a Book by Craig E. Kodros
The Lightning Spirits by Craig E. Kodros has been published and is now available by most online book sellers. The book reveals the ancient knowledge hidden in the mythology and ceremonial practices of shamanism. - January 07, 2008 - Craig Kodros
How to Eliminate Predatory Lending and Foreclosures - Free Mortgage Loan Comparison Worksheet
Education is the best way to eliminate predatory lending practices. This simple Mortgage Loan Comparison Worksheet from a former senior loan officer can help mortgage borrowers save thousands of dollars. Plus, the Top 10 Mistakes Mortgage Borrowers Make. - January 07, 2008 - Janus Presentations LLC
Hard Way Studios Prepares for the Launch of Their Horror Comic, House at the Edge of Nowhere Published by Bloodfire Studio and Distributed by Diamond Comic Distributors
Coming in January 2008 is a new horror comic book of epic proportions. If you like horror comics, suspense comics or psychological comics this just may be for you. - January 07, 2008 - Hard Way Studios
Sure-Fire Way to Book Club Success in 2008; Bookclub Kit is Easy, Fun, and Insightful
With book clubs being the rage and leisure time at a premium, the release of the BookClub Kit wraps all the necessary elements together in one simple package, along with exclusive features for fun and meaningful book club gatherings. Christian Book Previews, a pioneer in online Christian review... - January 06, 2008 - Christian Book Previews
PublishAmerica is Proud to Announce the Release of The Witches Child by Ashira of Crystal Springs, FL
Author releases debut novel, The Witches' Child. Ashira has been a practicing Pagan for over 15 years. Releasing the first of a three series adventure into Ancient religions. - January 06, 2008 - Ashira Goddard
Ex-Felon's Self Published Guide to Success Getting Attention
From 2x felon to 3x published author, motivational speaker, and entrepreneur, Randy Kearse is proving that success is attainable after serving 13 yrs, 6 months, and two days in federal prison. Merely 2yrs. out of prison he's turned a negative situation into a positive opportunity. - January 06, 2008 - Positive Urban Literature Inc
iUniverse Offers Authors Great Expectations in Savings and Publishing for the New Year
iUniverse, the leading provider of print-on-demand supported self-publishing services, has announced “Great Expect(08)tions” as their first publishing special to kick off in 2008. The special includes an offer to save as much as $200 on a publishing package. Great Expect(08)tions ends... - January 06, 2008 - iUniverse
Bestselling Author Celina Summer Nominated for Two Awards
Celina Summers' bestselling fantasy novel, The Reckoning of Asphodel, has been nominated twice for awards by the reviewers at Love Romances & More. - January 06, 2008 - Celina Summers
iUniverse Announces the Release of Robin and London Venturelli's Organize Yourself!
Not all of us are born with an innate sense of organization—a skill useful to keep sane in the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Mother-daughter team Robin and London Venturelli provide their guide to life organization, in their recently published book, Organize Yourself! Using their everyday tactics to keep life streamlined and simple, Robin and London provide easy-to-use tips and strategies that can be utilized by virtually anyone. - January 06, 2008 - iUniverse
Colorado Climate Change Novel Offers Insights from Prehistory to the Modern World
With all the talk of climate change these days, it is important to remember humans have had to deal with climate changes in the past. In Journey of the Goddess by David Johnson, the prehistory of Colorado comes alive as the people of the plains deal with the climate change at the end of the last Ice Age. - January 06, 2008 - D. Johnson Books
Don’t Misunderstand Me I Love You… Most of the Time Relationship Conversation Edition by Merrilee Kimble & Jason Myers
Don’t Misunderstand Me I Love You…Most Of The Time Relationship Conversation Edition By Merrilee Kimble & Jason Myers Relationship Communications – Frustration or Laughter? At their best, relationships are an amazing, exciting, adventurous, loving and fulfilling thrill ride. - January 05, 2008 - CleverLivingOnline.com
Don’t Misunderstand Me… I Think You’re a Moron Office Conversation Edition by Merrilee Kimble & Jason Myers
Don’t Misunderstand Me… I Think You’re A Moron Office Conversation Edition By Merrilee Kimble & Jason Myers Office Communications – Frustration or Laughter? Every day in every office, someone is misunderstood. It’s the consummate struggle in every... - January 05, 2008 - CleverLivingOnline.com