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Historical Fantasy Author Jeanne Treat Coming to New Hampshire
Join the author at the New Hampshire Highland Games at Loon Mountain Ski Resort. Activities include a book sale, signings, and a photo contest to have your image included as a sketch in her next book. - September 19, 2007 - Darkbirthright.com
1876 Election Right Wing Conspiracy Book Exhibiting at Pacific Northwest Booksellers Association Sept 19 – 21st - at PMA Booth
A NY Times Managing editor late in the night put the conspiracy in motion to steal a Presidency when the paper printed, “Election in Doubt.” That one headline struck such a cord of confusion in the news industry it caused every newspaperman across the country to question the outcome of the election. Does that sound like Deja Vu to you? - September 19, 2007 - Nikki Oldaker
Voice Teacher Pat Fraley Presents: The Billion $ Read: How to Make Money Reading and Recording Books
Pat Fraley’s newest offering gives voice actors and narrators the tools to strike while the iron is hot in the booming Audiobook Recording Industry. - September 19, 2007 - Voices.com
Dan Sanders' Built to Serve
Dan Sanders, CEO of the award-winning, service-oriented, United Supermarkets, reveals how leaders can adopt a people-centered culture that consistently delivers outstanding customer service. - September 19, 2007 - McGraw-Hill
Rescued Dog Inspiration for Author’s First Book: Sadie Mae Baird … Canine Avatar
Sadie Mae Baird is a delightful real-life mixed breed dog rescued as a puppy by a very typical middle-class suburban teenage boy on Christmas Day, 2006. Sadie, however, is not a typical canine. She is a very wise, insightful and compassionate girl with much to share not only with her human friends... - September 18, 2007 - Carolyn Arkison
Henry Landa Tells About Life in the Former Soviet Union in His Novel "Emil Bontash - the Soviet Chronicle"
Henry Landa, describing the life of his hero, Emil Bontash, reveals step-by-step the strange nature of the Soviet world in the second half of the twentieth century. Landa shows the struggles of this man trying to maintain his idealistic beliefs in an often hostile environment. Emil finds himself... - September 18, 2007 - Henry Landa
Sharon Hill Conducts Book Signing at Market Street Books
Sharon Hill Promotes Books that Help College Students and Young Professionals Succeed - September 17, 2007 - Sharon Hill International
Portuguese American Memoir a Story of Love and Success in America - "Hello Dolly: Growing up in the late 1930s in Fall River, Massachusetts"
Meet the Silvas, a Portuguese American family of 10, growing up in 1930s and 40s America, in this entertaining new memoir. How will the family survive when their father loses his arm in an industrial accident? A story of success in the face of adversity. (published this year by Fig Tree Publishing) - September 17, 2007 - Fig Tree Publishing
Author to Donate Proceeds to Childrens Charities from Sale of Book, "The Christmas Tree"
The Author, James Hewitt wrote, "This book has been written to honor children everywhere. I am going to donate the majority of the money earned from every book sold, to reputable organizations that help needy children." - September 17, 2007 - Jim Hewitt Writing
The World Opens Up for Humbley’s Portal: British Author Publishes First Novel
Author John Burnham is taking the literary world by storm with this riveting and atmospheric novel, published by Lulu, the online marketplace for digital content. Mr. Burnham uses his finely honed skills as a writer to maximum advantage in Humbley’s Portal, a masterful 475 page literary... - September 17, 2007 - John Burnham
Cindy McClure’s First Novel, Mystery Under the Magnolia Tree, Released
Cindy McClure's new book, Mystery Under the Magnolia Tree, will be appearing on bookstore shelves soon. C. D. McClure is an Arkansas author. This is her first release from Lulu Press. Advance copies may be obtained online from Cindy McClure's Bookstore. - September 17, 2007 - Cindy McClure's Bookstore
ComiXology.com Brings Comic Book Releases to the Iphone
Comixology.com, the top provider of information on weekly comic book releases, is now available anywhere and any time on web-enabled mobile devices. The beta of their iPhone-optimized interface (found at http://www.comixology.com/iphone) joins iComicsOnSale (a popular Mac OS X widget available at... - September 17, 2007 - comiXology.com
ArcheBooks Author MB Weston Launches the “mBook” Audio Book with “A Prophecy Forgotten" - Leveraging Digital Techology in an iTune World
ArcheBooks Publishing (www.archebooks.com) recently announced the release of its first “mBook” with author MB Weston's A Prophecy Forgotten -- an Audio Book recorded in MP3 file format. However, this MP3 Audio Book isn’t simply a narrated novel with audio files compressed from traditional CD format into the MP3 format with the narrator itself a digital creation. - September 16, 2007 - M.B. Weston, Author
Big River Press Announces the Publication of Their First Book, "Honor Due" by D. H. Brown
With the release of D. H. Brown's first book, Big River Press is stepping into the world of publishing for a mass market. "Honor Due" is the premier book in the Citizen Warrior Series. - September 16, 2007 - Big River Press
Garvin Art Media: Home of Original Comic Books and Artwork, Releases the Paranormal Adventure, "Cosmic Force: in the Beginning"
Find out what happens when the lives of five complete strangers are changed forever by one event, when you pick up a copy of “Cosmic Force: In The Beginning,” now available at Lulu.com. - September 15, 2007 - Garvin Art Media
Belletristic Press Releases Its First Publication
And It Goes Like This, Belletristic Press's first release, receives advance critical acclaim - September 15, 2007 - Belletristic Press, LLC
iUniverse Invites Authors to Fall into Savings Through September 28th
iUniverse, the leading provider of print-on-demand supported self-publishing services, has announced their “Fall into Savings” specials to welcome in the new season. These offers are valid through midnight, Central Time, Friday, September 28, 2007. Authors will receive the following... - September 15, 2007 - iUniverse
iUniverse Publishing Package Winner to Publish First Novel
Gloria O’Shields never imagined that her experience at the 2007 Will Rogers Writer’s Workshop would result in her publishing her first novel later in the year. But that exactly what she’s doing now, thanks to winning an iUniverse Premier Pro publishing package during the... - September 15, 2007 - iUniverse
Several New iUniverse Titles Earn Publisher’s Choice Designation During August
Twenty-two exceptional iUniverse titles received the coveted Publisher’s Choice designation during the month of August. Publisher’s Choice titles written by American authors are displayed in the author’s local Barnes & Noble bookstore for a minimum of eight weeks. Titles... - September 15, 2007 - iUniverse
Evangelical Science Book Climbs Amazon Cosmology Charts
Beyond the Firmament: Understanding Science and the Theology of Creation reached number 3 on the Amazon.com Hot New Releases chart and number 20 on the Amazon.com Bestsellers chart for cosmology books in its second week of publication. Dr. Christopher M. Sharp, research astrophysicist and educator,... - September 14, 2007 - Watertree Press LLC
Gateway of the Gods : an Investigation of Fallen Angels, the Nephilim
Author Craig Hines joins radio talk show host Royce Holleman Saturday September 15th at 8:00 pm central time on Paranormal Palace Radio http://blogtalkradio.com/hostpage.aspx?show_id=49260 to discuss his new controversial book Gateway of the Gods. - September 14, 2007 - Paranormal Palace
Omaha Author Releases New Book of Urban Fiction and ‘Floetry’
Omaha author and playwright Bobby Brown recently released The Message, a collection of urban short fiction and “floetry” (hip-hop influenced poetry), published by Amanuent Press, an imprint of Infusionmedia Publishing Inc. - September 13, 2007 - Infusionmedia Publishing Inc.
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library Benefit Concert Giving Back to the Children of South Carolina
S.D. Professionals, LLC and The Randy Parton Theater announced today that they will present the First Annual Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library Benefit Concert, in an effort to raise awareness throughout South Carolina for the non-profit’s cause, providing children’s books to participating community children every month until the age of five. The family, fun-filled event will feature must-see performances from Jacob Timmons, Randy Parton, Heidi Lou Parton, Ryan Morris & The Moonlight Bandits. - September 12, 2007 - Dolly Parton's Imagination Library Benefit Concert
Ms Connecticut America 2007 Releases Edgy Self-Help Book About Simplifying, Giving (Think Bill Clinton's New Book) and Living a Meaningful Life Called Simple Grace
Beth Jannery, recently named Ms Connecticut America 2007 and set to compete for the Ms America 2007 Title is a writer and pageant winner who actually has something unique, positive and intelligent to say. In her new book, Simple Grace - Living a Meaningful Life (available today on www.amazon.com) Jannery joins Oprah and Dr. Phil, but for a new generation of motivated men and women who know there is something more to life. Jannery touts wonderful simplicity in her book - live meaningfully. - September 12, 2007 - Beth Janery, Simple Grace - Living a Meaningful Life
Independent Publisher Seeks Inspiring Seniors
Pearlsong Press calls for nominations for its national "Splendid Seniors Among Us" program celebrating people whose post-65 activities can inspire all ages. - September 12, 2007 - Pearlsong Press
From the Dark Net to the Dark Web: Life Imitates Art in the Battle Against Online Criminals and Terrorists
Reality and the virtual world collide, both in federally-funded development of the Dark Web and the new science fiction novel "The Dark Net." - September 12, 2007 - The Dark Net
The Inferno Touches Down
On September 12th, an inferno will touch down in the literary world. "A Bastard's Refuge II" is coming your way. - September 12, 2007 - Gutter to Grace to Glory Ministries Int. Inc.
Author Compiles Pirate Dictionary
Over 1300 piratical terms and more. Brilliant Book Press is proud to present "Pirate Lingo" by Skadi meic Beorh. - September 12, 2007 - Brilliant Book Press
New Book Claims Experts Now Spread the Aids Virus
A new book written by Ushonye Ayim claims that medical experts now spread the AIDS Virus. Rather than 'Spreading the Message' and 'not the virus,' they instead, spread the virus through the message. And they do so all over the world. This discovery is uncovered in the wonder Book, "HIV/AIDS -... - September 11, 2007 - Ushonye Ayim
Author of "The Roger Federer Story, Quest for Perfection" Calls Fourth Straight US Open Victory for Federer More Meaningful Accomplishment Than Five Straight Wimbledons
Rene Stauffer, the author of The Roger Federer Story, Quest for Perfection (www.rogerfedererbook.com) talks about Federer in this question and answer session - September 11, 2007 - New Chapter Press
How Will Being Dumped and Broken Hearted Lead You to New Love?
How to heal a broken heart in three weeks instead of three years. E-book. After Break up guide. "Why Did He Dump Me or Broken Heart 911" Program - September 11, 2007 - Erica Nevis Inc
The Village Gates Are Closed by Danny Endlich – a New Book Which Takes an Intimate Look at a Paradise-on-Earth Settlement in the Untouched Sinai Desert During the 70’s
Thirty years later, Danny Endlich recreates the feel of the seven years he spent as a fisherman and scuba diver in an Israeli frontier settlement, where the Sinai Desert meets the Red Sea. - September 10, 2007 - Danny Endlich
True Life Wolf Whisperer Surfaces
New book reveals fourth generation gift of Wolf Whispering and Horse Whispering; originating from a Chickasah Indian Chief who led his tribe on the "Trail of Tears." - September 08, 2007 - Gold Valley Publication
WOW! Women On Writing
WOW! Women On Writing Celebrates its First Anniversary. - September 08, 2007 - WOW! Women On Writing
Jimmy New Book About Four Brothers in Kalida
James Gerdeman paints the story of young brothers creating memories with freedom to explore their world. - September 07, 2007 - JDGerdeman
Keller Media Helps Authors Prepare to Celebrate September Holiday
Join Keller Media, Inc. in celebrating the "Be Kind To Editors & Writers Month" by working on that book proposal you've been putting off. - September 07, 2007 - Keller Media, Inc.
E-Book Library Online Business Opportunity Website Launches
People can now cash in on the exploding e-book marketing craze thanks to a new website launched today. E-book Library Online is offering its visitors the opportunity of online profits from information products without even having to write one single word. - September 07, 2007 - E-Book Library Online
Nucla Author Publishes First Book in Print
Trina L.C. Sonnenberg has published her first book available in print. ‘My Journey A Lifetime of Verse…’ is a compilation of poems she’s written and self published, which encompass the last 27 years of her life, and breath-taking photographs of southwestern Colorado; by Jeff Sonnenberg. A domestic abuse survivor, Trina used writing as a way of coping, with her personal challenges. This book is the product of that mechanism. Her book is available online at www.stores.lulu.com/triizine - September 04, 2007 - AdsOnQ
Dreams in Motion: A Collection of Poetry and Short Stories Takes the Literary World by Storm
What happens when an ordinary train ride and a mysterious stranger spark erotic fantasies in the otherwise monotonous life of a young woman? That’s the question that Storm answers in her short story "The Pleasure Trip," which appears in her scintillating new book Dreams in Motion: A... - September 04, 2007 - Dreams in Motion, LLC
TPN: The People's Network Opens Christian Bookstore & More; Christian Supermall Unveiled
The new "Book" store is more like a supermall which features 100% true, Christian bibles, books, dvd's, videos, music and more at MasteryTV.com/ChristianBookStore - September 03, 2007 - Thee Christian BookStore & More
A Symphony of Words and Images, Two Sisters, Worlds Apart, Creative Together
Two Sisters, one from Canada, the other from Japan, create a book of poetry complimented by beautiful photography. This high quality hardbound book is a great gift idea for clients, friends or family members. - September 02, 2007 - Literal Expressions
Author of A Prophecy Forgotten, M.B.Weston, Scheduled to Speak in September 2007 to Florida Middle School Students About Writing
Author MB Weston to speak for 2nd year to East Naples Middle School Students in Naples, Florida. She was requested again by teachers because of her motivating speaking style and ability to reach young people. - September 02, 2007 - M.B. Weston, Author
Premier Online Publication Fighting Negative Perceptions of Christian Marriage
EEW Magazine promoting healthier images of African American Christian Marriages - August 30, 2007 - EEW Magazine
Debut Novel, "Poetry Lessons," by Fred Kashani Now Available
After twelve years of writing Fred Kashani has completed his debut novel, “Poetry Lessons.” When asked why it took so long to complete the author said, “The book is set in 1995 because that’s when I started it. I naively thought I could finish it in a couple months. I... - August 29, 2007 - Fred Kashani
Gail Z. Martin Posts Book Video for The Summoner
Gail Z. Martin, author of The Chronicles of the Necromancer fantasy adventure series, posted a new book video online at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1BaaGqiXqiE for The Summoner and The Blood King. - August 29, 2007 - DreamSpinner Communications
Countrybookshop Launches Online Book Community 'booksconnect'
Countrybookshop, the Peak District based independent bookseller, launches ‘booksconnect’, the online social networking initiative for the book community. Booksconnect site offers the community to create and browse bookshelves, events, book clubs, book groups, social networking and... - August 28, 2007 - Countrybookshop
Chrysalis Press Gets Attention from Disney ® Imagineer with First-Time Author Amber T. Kingston
First-time author Amber T. Kingston receives a glowing review from Disney® Imagineer. - August 28, 2007 - Chrysalis Press
Coomacka Island Announces Book Tour to Begin in September
The Coomacka Island series, written by Don P. Hooper and illustrated by Darnel Degand, will be touring the United States and the Caribbean starting September 2007. The third book in the Coomacka Island series, Lenox Lizard and the Kukumacka Duppy, was released in June 2007. - August 27, 2007 - Coomacka Island
Jersey Author Snags Top Honors in New York City
New Jersey transplant Caridad Pineiro has been named the Golden Apple Author of the Year by the New York City chapter of the Romance Writers of America. Ms. Pineiro will be honored at the 17th Annual Golden Apple Awards Reception to be held on September 18th, 2007 at the Pen & Brush Club in lower Manhattan. - August 27, 2007 - Caridad Pineiro
Reality Press Presents Real Stories About Real People
Reality Press is pleased to announce the release of two new non-fiction books: Ann Andrews’ Walking Between Worlds: Belonging To None and David Oakford’s Journey Through The World of Spirit: God, Gaia and Guardian Angels. Both deeply engaging accounts take you into the authors’... - August 25, 2007 - Reality Entertainment