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Timely Persuasion: An Inspired Rock and Roll Novel, Remastered
The novel "Timely Persuasion" is reissued with a new layout, bonus lyrical allusions, illustrations, and a font by musician Mike Doughty. - June 20, 2008 - Timely Persuasion
iUniverse Titles Honored in 2008 Next Generation Indie Book Awards
iUniverse, the leading book marketing, editorial services, and supported self-publishing company, announced that two titles received Next Generation Indie Book Awards. Susan Lee-Titus’ The Dancer Returns: From Victim to Victory received a gold medal for autobiography/memoir, and Skookum... - June 19, 2008 - iUniverse
Murder Out of Focus
The first in a series of mystery novels featuring P.I. Nick Steele. Since the police have written off Jack Lorenzo's death as a botched robbery, Nick decides to solve the murder himself. It's the least he could do, Jack was Nick's best friend. Nick quickly discovers that somebody wanted Jack out of the way and once he begins his snooping, Nick becomes the next target. Unfortunately, the deeper he gets, the more the murder goes out of focus. Can Nick solve the case before he gets whacked himself. - June 19, 2008 - Murder Out Of Focus
iUniverse Would Like to Announce the Release of The Deck of Life by Richard Ferrara
Doctor Instructs on How to Play the ‘Winning Hand’ in Life. His First Book Utilizes a Holistic Approach to Health Based on Temperament Theory. Despite the rapid advances and benefits made by medical technology in recent years, many people have become increasingly dissatisfied with... - June 19, 2008 - iUniverse
Cads, Princes & Best Friends, a Tale of Lust, Love & Redemption, a Memoir by Danielle Coulanges examines relationships and personal transformation!
“Enlightening and Inspirational!” --- “A great read!!!! A great ride!!!” The newly published memoir of songwriter and former fashion designer Danielle Coulanges hits bookshelves in the spring of 2008 exploring among other things, the timely subject of monogamy (or the lack thereof) in relationships. This story of survival and transformation epitomizes the "Butterfly Phenomenon." - June 18, 2008 - Danielle Coulanges
Bathroom Readers' Institute Celebrates June 2008 National Bathroom Reading Month with Inaugural "Free Flushes for All Day"
Uncle John to Treat New York City and San Francisco Residents to a Day of the Most Convenient and Comfortable Bathroom Experience. - June 18, 2008 - Portable Press
Re-Release of Paradise Costs-a Victim's Daughter Fights Back Against Elder Abuse Marks International Elder Awareness Day; June 15, 2008
Bennett Blum, MD, a geriatric psychiatrist & columnist Irene Masiello have joined forces to educate Americans about a national pandemic: elder abuse & exploitation. Driven by horrific statistics indicating as many as one-in-three boomers may be victims & a projection by the AMA stating it will take 30-40 yrs. before awareness of elder abuse reaches what child abuse has currently, the authors offer readers a must read, Paradise Costs, depicting what elder abuse is. - June 17, 2008 - Irene Masiello
Take a Look into the Complicated Life of a Straightforward Author of Poetry and Prose
The poetry in this collection speaks of issues people encounter everyday. Life experiences that would wear some people down have made this young writer stronger. - June 17, 2008 - Susie McCray, Author
‘forecasting for Real Estate Wealth’: Economic Trending Expert Writes Book About U.S. Real Estate Cycle and How to Triumph During Cyclical Challenges
The real estate market has hit a cyclical downturn not seen since the great depression. Property owners and buyers are searching to understand when it will bottom, how much it will affect their home value, and what to do during this uncertain economic turmoil. - June 17, 2008 - Monarch Group LLC
May’s AuthorHouse Top-Selling Books Include Inspirational and History Titles
“The Gift that Heals” Remains Among Top Sellers for the Fifth Consecutive Month - June 17, 2008 - iUniverse
Networkers and Educators Unite in Tennessee for a Word-Loving Conference
The 2008 Tennessee Writers Alliance (TWA) Writers’ Conference was held June 6-7 at Battle Ground Academy in Franklin, Tennessee. Writers of all genres and skill levels attended. Nine presenters offered expert advice on travel writing, how to self-publish, writing nonfiction, understanding... - June 17, 2008 - Writers in the Sky Creative Writing Services
Abandoned - Could You Survive?
The new novel by Jeanette McCarthy - an exciting thriller which examines the themes of survival and coming to terms with post traumatic stress. - June 17, 2008 - Jeanette McCarthy
New Website Features Cruise Ship History
"Cruising The Past" is a new website examining the history of cruise lines, cruise ships and steamships. The website is also dealing with reviews of contemporary cruising and new ships. Michael L. Grace, one of the creators of the musical Snoopy based on Charles M. Shultz... - June 16, 2008 - Cruise Line History
"Mysterious Letters and Romance" is Subject for New Historical Romance Novel: Edith and the Mysterious Stranger
With mysterious letters, cattle rustlers, a spunky woman, the liar's fire, Halloween, and young love, there is always something happening in Edith and the Mysterious Stranger (ISBN 978-1-58982-469-0). - June 15, 2008 - Linda Weaver Clarke
Russ Allen Reports Link Found Between Electrical Pollution and Autism in Children
Since the 1990s, autism has become the fastest-growing developmental disability in the United States. With numbers on an annual rise, it has been estimated that one in every 150 births (24,000 newborns a year) will be diagnosed with autism. - June 14, 2008 - Glenmore Books
iUniverse Would Like to Announce the Release of Krissi Swan by K.S. Zitkus
Author Sends Powerful Message of Beauty and Dignity to Young Girls in First Novel. In a time where appearance and “sexiness” is marketed so heavily to young girls—even as young as nine or ten—the pressure is on for them to have a certain image in order to be accepted by... - June 14, 2008 - iUniverse
Oregon Author Barbara Corrado Pope Announces Book Release: Cézanne’s Quarry – A Mystery
Barbara Corrado Pope is pleased to announce the release of her first mystery novel Cézanne’s Quarry. In this richly atmospheric novel, Cézanne’s Quarry (Pegasus Books, ISBN: 978-1-933648-83-5, $24.00), a mysterious young woman named Solange Vernet arrives in... - June 14, 2008 - Barbara Corrado Pope
Author Publishes Book About the Founding of Natchitoches, Louisiana
Keith R. Rees has published a historical fiction novella about the founding of Natchitoches in 1714 by Louis de St. Denis. - June 14, 2008 - Keith R. Rees
"Jeremiah's Tale," by Author Walter B. Biondi, Moves to Worldwide Association of Writers "Best Sellers List" (www.wwaow.com)
A recently published novel, by Port Ludlow, Washington author and artist Walter Biondi, was elevated to the WWAOW's best sellers list on June 12, 2008. (see: www.wwaow.com) - June 14, 2008 - Walter B. Biondi
New Book Helps Create Winning Communities in 90 Days
Proven, Practical Guide Shows Communities how to Thrive by Turning Visions into Reality. - June 14, 2008 - AimFire Marketing
iUniverse Would Like to Announce the Release of Hotel Romance by Sandie Thomas
Book an Extended Stay in a World of Passion with Hotel Romance. Strong, hard-working, and devastatingly handsome are three traits the Marshall brothers have in spades. But the similarities stop there. In Hotel Romance, a new novel by Sandie Thomas, readers delve into the lives of these three men... - June 14, 2008 - iUniverse
Book for the New Era. First Channeled Book from St. John the Baptist by Psychic Medium Jesper Bech Lokza
Danish psychic medium / author Jesper Bech Lokza releases the first book in a series of books titled “Book for the new era”. This first installment “Transition”, represents the first channeled messages from St. John the Baptist, covering predictions for the next three... - June 13, 2008 - Jesper Bech lokza
Historic Photos of Broadway: New York Theater 1850-1970 by Leonard Jacobs
Turner Publishing announces the new release the Historic Photos of Broadway: New York Theater 1850-1970 by Leonard Jacobs. This 10x10 volume showcases the stunning pictorial narrative of the Great White Way in black-and-white culled-from-the-archives images. - June 12, 2008 - Turner Publishing Company
Mr. Seiffert Has Just Released This New Book. A View of Veroma is About His Persistence in Striving for Goals in a Nursing Home Environment. Amusing Stories Are Included.
65 year old male nursing home resident tells his story of setting goals and working to accomplish them in the nursing home environment, While he was doing this he wrote several amusing stories about people and events. Several nurses, social workers, certified nurse assistants and activities... - June 12, 2008 - Henry E Seiffert
'Valkyries Really Did Exist', Says New Book
New book ''Gods and Worshippers in the Viking and Germanic world'' completely rethinks the nature of pre-Christian religion in Northern Europe. - June 12, 2008 - Thor Ewing
Historic Photos of United States Naval Academy by James Cheevers
Turner Publishing announces the new release the Historic Photos of United States Naval Academy by James Cheevers. This 10x10 volume showcases the stunning pictorial narrative of the US Naval Academy in black-and-white culled-from-the-archives images. - June 12, 2008 - Turner Publishing Company
iUniverse Titles Honored with 2007 ForeWord Book of the Year Awards
iUniverse, the leading book marketing, editorial services, and supported self-publishing company, announced that four of its titles received 2007 ForeWord Book of the Year awards. The ForeWord Book of the Year awards were created to showcase independent publishing companies and their authors. This... - June 11, 2008 - iUniverse
Stonehenge: Ancient Megalithic Site Holds Secret to Earth’s Turbulent Past
Computer systems analyst Dean Talboys has unlocked a previously overlooked aspect of an ancient megalithic site in Wiltshire, England, which indicates a major catastrophic event at the end of the last Ice Age 13,000 years ago that could have been caused by the rapid decline of the polar ice caps. - June 11, 2008 - Dean Talboys
"Deception to the Nth Degree" an Inspiring Book About How a Person Pulled Themselves Up from Terrible Troubles
Taylor and Associates is building a solid reputation as Lino Lake's most trusted self-publishing, financial, relational, and spiritual business that helps individuals recover after experiencing terrible troubles. - June 11, 2008 - Taylor and Associates
Blog Based Novel Now a Paperback
The Dondridge Group has published the first novel by Brian Eldridge, a part-time sports writer, called "The Hill." - June 11, 2008 - The Dondridge Group
Louis L’Amour: A Collector’s Bibliography Now Available
Tired of bringing home that great Louis L’Amour novel only to find two other copies of the same title? Trying to collect first editions but have no easy way to track the publishing status of current titles? - June 11, 2008 - Louis L’Amour
Comatic Dreams Opens Readers Eyes to the Journey One Brother Takes to Find His Way Back to the Living
Will Accepting Ones Destiny be All He Hoped for? Up and Coming Author, Les Lowe, Gives Supernatural and Horror Readers Alike the First of Many Books in a Series. A new supernatural, horror novel has hit the shelves, Comatic Dreams, allowing readers to escape into the mind of one comatose brother who must be willing to accept his destiny into a world he once refused to acknowledge in order to find his way back to the living. - June 11, 2008 - ZionUnleashed Publishing
Author from Stratton, CO Releases New Book
Truly intriguing and heartfelt book which allows you to travel through the life of Gabby and her family. The hardships they endure during a rough divorce. The survivorship is phenomenal. - June 10, 2008 - Charlene Jostes
Privileged Publishing Goes Worldwide with "Minus the Imple"
This inaugural novel by Robert R. Chandler is currently selling well through self-publishing giant Lulu.com and now it is available to a much broader audience, due to its inclusion on the sites of many online retailers, such as Barnes & Noble, Amazon and other booksellers across the world. - June 10, 2008 - Privileged Publishing
Black Rose Writing Presents "COMA" by WR.Park
Black Rose Writing is proud to announce that it has acquired the publishing rights to WR.Park's COMA. Two bestselling authors compared WR.PARK's last two suspense-thrillers with the work of Robert Ludlum, Clive Cussler, and Tom Clancy. CIA Agent Hunter Dougllas remains in a six-month coma while... - June 10, 2008 - Black Rose Writing
New Non-Fiction LDS Book by James Ballou
Read the story of a boy who grew up in the midst of drugs and violence and learn how he became a man who is a loving father and devoted husband. Witness how he overcame a childhood in which he was subjected to vile acts of depravity and how he ultimately triumphed over the deep pain that was heaped upon him. But Soul Survivor is not just a story of how one boy overcame his past, it is a tale of hope that demonstrates how each person can become the person they choose to be. - June 09, 2008 - James Ballou
The Power of Writing: Journal Conference 2008 - Outstanding Faculty & Program Highlight Four Day Event in Denver
The first journal writing conference in 16 years will be held June 18-21, 2008 in Denver, Colorado. Session topics include Writing for Emotional Balance, Journal the Healing Journey, Journaling for Therapist Self-Care, Spirituality and Writing, and many others. - June 09, 2008 - Center for Journal Therapy
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