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G. Willow Wilson, Author of the DC/Vertigo Graphic Novel Cairo, Featured on ComiXology.com's Podcast
The American journalist G. Willow Wilson gives an interview to ComiXology.com's Peter Jaffe. - November 07, 2007 - comiXology.com
"What Color is Your Dream," by Author Kittie Beletic, Wins a National Award
USA Book News Announces Winners and Finalists of the National "Best Books 2007" Awards. What Color is Your Dream? Scores Top Honors in the 4th Annual National “Best Books” Awards. - November 07, 2007 - kittiebgoods
Sixteen iUniverse Titles Honored at 2007 DIY Book Festival
Sixteen iUniverse titles recently received honors at the 2007 DIY Book Festival. The DIY Book Festival is part of the DIY Convention: Do It Yourself in Film, Music & Books, which also produces the DIY Film Festival and the DIY Music Festival. Produced by JM Northern Media LLC, the festival is... - November 07, 2007 - iUniverse
Award Winning Author B. K. Eakman’s Latest Book “Walking Targets How Our Psychologized Classrooms Are Producing a Nation of Sitting Ducks” Hits the Mark
B. K. Eakman’s soon-to-be-released latest exposé of our educational system “Walking Targets: How Our Psychologized Classrooms Are Producing a Nation of Sitting Ducks” is a wake-up call for parents and educators alike. With over 40 articles covering Education, Family,... - November 07, 2007 - Beverly Eakman - Author, Columnist, Key Note Speaker
Award-Winning Author, Mark Peter Hughes Speaks with Gayle Jacobson-Huset About His Recent Book, "Lemonade Mouth"
Stories for Children Magazine’s assistant editor, Gayle Jacobson-Huset was lucky to catch young adult book author, Mark Peter Hughes after the "Lemonade Mouth" book tour. During the interview, Hughes shared some of his adventures during the tour. - November 07, 2007 - Stories for Children Magazine
New Book from Wellness Research Publishing Shows College Students How to Make the Grade in the Classroom and Have a Life Outside of It, Too
Millions of shoppers around the world are toeing the line, awaiting the start of this year's holiday shopping season. With Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving traditionally considered the busiest shopping day of the year, just weeks away, retailers are gearing up. "One of the trickiest... - November 06, 2007 - Wellness Research Publishing
Author Releases Two New Books
New England author, Jodi L Ouellette releases two new books. Available online at lulu.com. - November 06, 2007 - Jodi L Ouellette
The Realist ProductionsPresents: Me, Myself and I
Sabrina Maldonado introduces her first publication to the public titled Me, Myself and I available at Lulu.com as of October 29th, 2007. - November 06, 2007 - The Realist Productions
"Small Miracles" by Askin Ozcan: An Exciting New Book, by an Interesting New Author
"Small Miracles" by Askin Ozcan - A new book in the genre "Religion/ Inspirational", relating thirty true stories of small miracles, from the author's own life. ISBN 1598001000 (Outskirts Press Inc.) Soft cover, 124 pages, 5"x 8". Suggested retail price: $16.95 - November 06, 2007 - Askin Ozcan
WOW! Women On Writing Examines the Role of Literary Agents
WOW! Women On Writing, an ezine that promotes the communication between women writers, authors, editors, agents, publishers, and readers, unveils “Agent in the Middle.” In this issue, WOW! writers and freelancers tackle every aspect of literary agents: how to get one, how to submit to... - November 05, 2007 - WOW! Women On Writing
languagebookworld.com Includes the Spanish, French, German and Italian Versions of All the Harry Potter Books in Its Catalog
languagebookworld.com has announced that all the Harry Potter books and audiobooks published in Spanish, French, German and Italian can now be found in its online store. - November 05, 2007 - Spanish Bookworld
Author Je Gurley Releases His Second Novel. Eco-Friendly Printing: Author Utilizes the Internet to Reach Readers and Help Save the Environment
Author JE Gurley, working with Lulu.com, offers his second novel, Father Blood: Demon Spawn, both as a PDF electronic download and a Print on Demand 6x9 paperback. This allows the reader the choice of reading the traditional way or from the convenience of his/her PC or laptop. Both venues greatly reduce the number of trees needed for printing. - November 05, 2007 - Idle Hands Publishing
Children’s Literature Author Ann Brown Releases Highly Anticipated Children’s Series Farm Grandma
Children’s Author Hopes to Spur Movement to "Celebrate Grandma." Cleveland Author Ann Brown Releases Highly Anticipated Children’s Series Farm Grandma - November 04, 2007 - Ann Brown
Biker Celebrity Author Edward Winterhalder Now Represented by Frank Weimann and the Literary Group International
Blockhead City Press is pleased to announce that Frank Weimann from The Literary Group International is now Edward Winterhalder's literary, television and film agent, effective October 31, 2007; Frank can be contacted at 212-274-1616. Steve Lassiter from APA-Nashville remains Winterhalder's agent... - November 03, 2007 - Blockhead City
Children’s Book Authors Give 100,000 On-Line Animated Books to Raise Money for the Southern California Fire Victims
Authors Gretchen Schomer Wendel and Adam Schomer donate 100,000 on-line animated books to raise money for the Southern California Fire Victims. The book they are releasing on-line is not expected in stores until Sept. 2008. The title is “Becka and the Big Bubble, Becka goes to San... - November 03, 2007 - Becka and the Big Bubble
Award-Winning “Piazza: Italy's Heart & Soul” Presentation and Book Signing by Marybeth Flower and Joe Bauwens: Book Passage in Corte Madera, CA, November 4, 2007, 7PM
During their many trips to Italy, photographers Marybeth Flower and Joe Bauwens fell in love with the life that takes place in the piazza -- the center of every Italian town. "For 2,500 years, the people of Italy have been gathering in town squares to hear political speeches, shop at markets, attend weddings, collect water, play sports and spend time with neighbors," said Flower. Join Bauwens and Flower as they show their favorite photos of Italy’s undiscovered destinations and well-known places - November 03, 2007 - Marybeth Flower and Joe Bauwens
Are You Fly Paper for Freaks? Author-Christine Peetz Explains in Her Book Why She is a Fly Paper for Freaks
Cincinnati native Christine Peetz writes her first book on dating after divorce by publishing it using lulu.com, the online marketplace for self- publishing books. She told her dating stories to friends and co-workers and the feedback was you should write that down in a book. So, that is exactly... - November 02, 2007 - Christine Peetz
Dark Myth Publications Announces Release of Creep Creepersin’s "Blood Lust Romance"
Creator Creep Creepersin publishes second book with Dark Myth Publications. - November 02, 2007 - Dark Myth Production Studios
Voices.com Selects Clickbank to Retail Digital Products and eBooks
Partnering with Clickbank, Voices.com, esteemed publisher of voice over content and resources for voice actors, provides partners with opportunities to make money selling digital products, specifically, downloadable ebooks. - November 02, 2007 - Voices.com
Fictional Lynching Causes Big Stir in Little Tennessee Town
Author's Book Creates Conflict in Davey Crocket's Hometown - November 02, 2007 - New Virginia Publications
What You Have is Yours
The release of the book "What You Have is Yours." - November 02, 2007 - Olawale Jiboku
The Boy Who Wanted to be a Dancer Children's Book Released by Window Books
Release information regarding new children's book - November 01, 2007 - Window Books
When All Else Fails... Try Success
In this new book, you will learn: How to focus on the right things, and block out all the distractions; How to focus your communications and move forward; How to think "big picture"; How to stop thinking about ways to be successful, and just start being successful; How to use image to propel your career. - October 31, 2007 - Nick Kasik
David K. Montoya Breaks New Ground with Dark Myth Comics and Their First Comic One-Shot Ayot Nom
Dark Myth Comics to Launch First Issue in January 2008 - October 30, 2007 - Dark Myth Production Studios
Do You Have a Narcissist in Your Life?
"Narcissism: The Web of Illusion" is a powerful new E-book written by Rev. Kaleah LaRoche. It delves deeply into the topic of Narcissism in our society taking readers beyond the psychological perspective into a whole new world of understanding. - October 29, 2007 - Kaleah LaRoche
Debut Novelist Writes Cross-Genre Novel at Martial Arts School While Recovering from Back Injury
Novelist Paul Lell has just released his first Science Fiction Fantasy novel after writing it almost entirely at the Westminster Mile High Karate school. This novel is the first in a series of five, all with a martial arts flare. - October 29, 2007 - Kalijor Press
Watch Out Dr. Seuss, Step Aside Mother Goose
Poet, storywriter, graphic artist, and self-proclaimed modern-day Dr. Seuss, Ethan Crownberry has entered the children’s book market with the first three installments of his new paperback series called “Poetic Adventures”. “They are epic stories,” said Crownberry,... - October 28, 2007 - Ethan Crownberry
ComiXology Welcomes Shaenon Garrity as a Regular Columnist
ComiXology is proud to present "All the Comics in the World," a twice-monthly column on...all the comics in the world. - October 27, 2007 - comiXology.com
Subatomic Books Hosts The Bloodbaths Book Release Party
Funk bands, writers and microbrews converge for a literary event, PDX-style. - October 27, 2007 - Subatomic Enterprises, LLC
Tie Ya Shoe and Walk New Book New Lifestyle
American Author Sumillya Lewis is astonishing the literary world with her fourth book, completed with the intent of inspiring millions to tie their shoes and be able to walk out of hard situations like relationships and not believing in themselves. The book is published on Lulu.com, the online marketplace for digital content. - October 27, 2007 - Sumillya Lewis Literature
Kittie Beletic is a Featured Author at the Friends of the Library Event in Dallas, Texas
The Dallas Library will be celebrating its 25th year anniversary on Friday, October 26, 2007. Kitty Beletic, a local author and artist will be a featured as a new author. - October 27, 2007 - kittiebgoods
Author of "A Prophecy Forgotten" to Lead Young Writers Club of Naples and Host Workshop on Nov. 17 at Barnes & Nobles
MB Weston leads the Young Writers Club of Naples and hosts a writing workshop at Barnes & Nobles on Saturday, November 17, 2007. - October 26, 2007 - M.B. Weston, Author
Barbara Marie Byrne Does It Again
Come take a walk with Megan and her mom in this delightful educational children's book, "Megans Moon." This delightful children's book will take you on many moonlights walks as Megan learns about why the big round moon in her picture book is different than the crescent moon in the... - October 26, 2007 - Barbara M. Byrne
Kelley and Hall Book Publicity Helps Debut Author Get Multi-Million Dollar Book Deal
Publicity firm Kelley & Hall helps debut author receive a multi-million dollar book deal with William Morrow. - October 26, 2007 - Kelley and Hall Book Publicity
Historic Photos of Paris by Rebecca Schall
Turner Publishing announces its new release, Historic Photos of Paris by Rebecca Schall. This 10 x 10 book narrates the pictorial history of the “City of Lights,” through stunning black-and-white photos and is great for the holiday season. - October 26, 2007 - Turner Publishing Company
Award Winning Novel, The Samson Effect, Just Released
In this chilling and suspenseful tale of political and religious intrigue set in the unforgiving landscape of the Middle East, two biblical scholars risk their careers and lives to uncover the secret behind the supposed myth of the Samson Effect. - October 26, 2007 - Tony Eldridge
American Woman Suffers Abuse at Hands of Saudi Husband in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Survives to Relate Escape from a Personal Life of Hell
Author Jade Carrington reveals her personal true story of sustaining seven years of abuse from her Saudi husband by sharing her story in a book written by her and published on Lulu.com, the online marketplace for digital content. Ms. Carrington is a brave survivor of domestic violence, who desires... - October 25, 2007 - Jade Carrington
Wit Announced the Release Date for, "Secrets to the Universe" e-Book is on November 11, 2007
Wit (http://www.iwit.biz) announced today the world release date for, "Secrets To The Universe" E-Book is on November 11, 2007. "This is a very exciting time for me. I am delighted to share my writings with so many people ." said Wit, singer/songwriter. "My fans have been... - October 25, 2007 - Wit
Is It a Photograph or a Painting?
Little stories to tell – a coffee table book that features over 80 storybook portraits from V.Van Tiem using a new fusion of mediums: traditional photography, graphic design and digital painting. But is it art? - October 25, 2007 - V.Van Tiem Gallery Portraits
Several iUniverse Titles Earn Reader’s Choice Designation During the Week of Oct. 15 – Oct. 19
Twenty-seven iUniverse titles received the coveted Reader’s Choice designation during the week of Oct. 15-Oct. 19. The iUniverse Reader's Choice designation recognizes authors who have achieved both editorial excellence and sales success. Authors reach the Reader's Choice level after... - October 25, 2007 - iUniverse
A New Author in International Markets: Askin Ozcan
Askin Ozcan has published five books in the past two years, which are sold globally through 200 internet bookshops and can be ordered at 25.000 bookstores, by giving their ISBN: The Second Venice- ISBN 1598000888 (Outskirts Press); Wisdom In Smile - ISBN 142577153X (Xlibris); Small Miracles - ISBN 1598001000 (Outskirts Press); Stockholm Stories - ISBN 1425771629 (Xlibris); Lightning and a Bouquet of Roses - ISBN 1424111870 (Publish America). - October 24, 2007 - Askin Ozcan
Mingle Bells, Mingle Bells…how to Mingle All the Way This Holiday Season
Holiday Do's and Don'ts - October 24, 2007 - Susan RoAne
Five Star Review Given to Author's Book
C.P. Murphy announces the latest review for her new book, The Cold Case of Millersport: Amelia’s Story, published by Everett Moore Books. The book was released in August, 2007. The review was given by GhostWriter Reviews and can be read on their website, www.ghostwriterreviews.com or the... - October 24, 2007 - Everett Moore Books
Author Looks to Inherit Lee Child's Reacher Legacy with Fast-Paced Thriller Set in the Mist Shrouded Northwest
With his first novel "Honor Due," D. H. Brown delves into the life of the Major whose past has come back to bite him as he follows a trail that leads far beyond murder, into the darkest corners of men's hearts. - October 23, 2007 - Big River Press
The Triumph of My Soul Edited by Elissa Gabrielle Comes This Christmas Season
From Author, Poet & Visionary, Elissa Gabrielle, comes a soul-stirring anthology that will touch your heart, feed your spirit, and strengthen your soul. Every so often, an anthology is written that is meant to inspire and uplift; to fortify and nourish, to comfort and reassure, but most of all, to bring you closer to a place of peace and resolve. - October 23, 2007 - Elissa Gabrielle, Author
New Thriller Over 30 Years in the Making
Acclaimed novelist James Houston Turner has launched his latest thriller after a journey of over thirty years. - October 22, 2007 - 2 Oz Productions Pty Ltd
Give the Gift of Christmas
Christmas traditionally is supposed to be about faith, family, love, food, gifts, and should be, in general, a fun time. Think back to your first memory of Christmas. Most likely, it probably includes a memory of a decorated and brightly lit tree. A smile can always be seen on even the most... - October 22, 2007 - Jim Hewitt Writing
“Blooks” Are in Bloom: Author Helps Writers Go from Blog to Book
Authors are discovering that blogging offers them a new way to create their work, build a readership and land a book deal. - October 21, 2007 - Orion Wellspring, Inc.
New KISS Book Available
KISSFAQ's "The Other Side of the Coin" has just been published. The 336 page paperback is available through Amazon. http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0972225366/thekissfaq-20 "The Other Side Of The Coin" is a compilation of previously published interviews and articles from... - October 20, 2007 - KISSFAQ Publishing
Author Ahead of the Pack with Health Info
Forget the Cures, Find the Cause, Book II, by Rayna Gangi has the information your newspaper and television headlines will have months from now. - October 20, 2007 - Earthwalk-USA