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"Stories from the Isle and Island: Adult Storytelling" in Avondale, AZ
Storyteller.net presents local and national storytellers during their "Stories from the Isle and the Island" night at the Borders Store at 10100 W McDowell Road in Avondale, Arizona. The evening begins promptly at 7:00PM on March 17, 2007. There is no charge for the event. - March 07, 2007 - Storyteller.net
Experts Advise Independent Writers of Chicago (IWOC) on Protecting What’s “Write”-fully Theirs
A panel of experts advises writers on how to protect their works, particularly in light of the way the Internet has changed the world of intellectual property rights. Tuesday, March 13th, Chicago Athletic Club’s 7th Floor Lakeshore Room, 12 S. Michigan Ave. Program 6 p.m. Networking 5 p.m. Nonmembers, $15; IWOC members free. For more information, call 847-855-6670 or visit www.iwoc.org. - March 06, 2007 - Independent Writers of Chicago
PublishAmerica Presents Out of Iraq by Mahmoud Albayati
PublishAmerica is proud to present Out of Iraq: Escape from Saddam and Al-Qaeda by Middletown, Connecticut author, and former Iraqi citizen, Mahmoud Albayati. In this autobiography, Albayati details the horrors of living under the iron fist of Saddam Hussein’s brutal regime and his... - March 06, 2007 - PublishAmerica
PublishAmerica Presents My Backward Life with Dyslexia by Robert Chilcoate
PublishAmerica is proud to present My Backward Life with Dyslexia by Bowie, Maryland author Robert Chilcoate. Born premature, Robert Chilcoate’s doctor informed his mother that he would not be able to walk or talk and that he would be deaf and blind. After overcoming such obstacles,... - March 06, 2007 - PublishAmerica
Powerball 310 is the Smashing Debut Novel from Husband/Wife Team “K.T. Reid”; High-tech Thievery with a Math Twist, this is Crime Fiction at its Entertaining Best
In this highly entertaining debut novel, Powerball 310, K.T. Reid serves up a fascinating tale of the wages of greed. Lottery insider Rodger McCormack recruits a gang of experts in a high-tech plot to steal a huge Powerball lottery jackpot. Life does not quite go as planned as Keith Evans, a young journalist, and Rodger’s daughter Melissa are unwittingly drawn into the web of dirty dealings. The story moves along at a brisk pace from its intriguing opening to its satisfying conclusion. - March 05, 2007 - Powerball310.com
Writer’s Digest Partners with Outskirts Press for Writing Competition Publication
High-quality on-demand publisher Outskirts Press will sponsor and publish the 76th Annual Writer’s Digest Writing Contest Collection for F&W Publications, Inc. - March 05, 2007 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
PublishAmerica.com Presents Bared Soul and Memories Poetry Collection by Izzat Youssif
PublishAmerica is proud to present Bared Soul and Memories Poetry Collection, a fun and creative book of poetry by Izzat Youssif of Iowa City, Iowa. Youssif’s collection of poems deals with various subjects of life. Youssif starts the collection talking about uncertainty - “Unsure... - March 03, 2007 - Izzat Youssif
An Incredible Story of Courage as a World War II Survivor Battles the Japanese in the Philippines
M/Sgt. Jorge G. Herrera, Jr.'s heroic tale can now finally be told in the exciting new book, "Dare & Live" by Edgardo G. Calansingin. "Dare & Live" is a story of how raw courage can win in the face of overwhelming odds. It is an uplifting story for readers of all ages. - March 03, 2007 - Edgardo G. Calansingin
220 Communications Debuts "An Afternoon With the Authors" in Rockford, IL
An author experience featuring readings, pampering, prizes and much more comes to Rockford, IL. - March 03, 2007 - 220 Communications
Chevalier Editions Reveals Henry Martin's Debut Novel
Chevalier Editions, an Independent Publisher, based in New Westminster, BC, Canada and Plymouth, MA, USA, announces the release of Henry Martin's debut novel, The Mad Days of Me: Escaping Barcelona. - March 02, 2007 - Henry Martin, Author
Bedtime Stories Go Green
Wild Heart Ranch’s Children’s Books Teach Children about Endangered Wildlife and Protecting the Environment - March 02, 2007 - Wild Heart Ranch, Inc.
Full Surface Publishing Announces the Release of New Blockbuster Book, "Why Are So Many Black Men In Prison?"
A Comprehensive Account Of How And Why The Prison Industry Has Become A Predatory Entity In The Lives Of African-American Men, And How Mass Targeting, Criminalization, And Incarceration Of Black Male Youth Has Gone Toward Creating The Largest Prison System In The World. - March 01, 2007 - Full Surface Publishing
Elderly Comic Deals with Loneliness and Murder in Quirky Mystery
An aging comic and widower finds a new reason to face an empty life in Irv Sternberg’s latest mystery, No Laughing Matter (StarMount Press). You are old only when your regrets replace your dreams. Denver native Izzy Brand ponders this old Yiddish proverb when his best friend’s... - March 01, 2007 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Print-on-Demand Publishers Answer Al Gore's Plea for Conservation
In the wake of the Academy Awards, print-on-demand publishers follow Al Gore’s lead to protect and conserve Earth’s natural resources by featuring no-waste, no-inventory printing with post-consumer, recycled paper options. - March 01, 2007 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Ka-Zam Supports New High Tech Independent Bookseller
A new independent bookseller has launched with the help of Ka-Zam and is breaking the rules for small bookselling using technology including integrated POS and on-line sales channels. - February 28, 2007 - Ka-Zam
Teen Author Celebrates National Read an eBook Week by Publishing eBook with Cautionary Tale about Internet Predator Dangers
Teen Author Celebrates National Read an eBook Week by Publishing eBook with Cautionary Tale about Internet Predator Dangers - February 28, 2007 - Shalayne Alexandria
Smoking Pun Chosen as Foreword Finalist
Literary Journal Risks Wrath of Linguistic Conservatives with Kudos for “Crimes” - February 27, 2007 - Cerebral Market
Liberty League International’s First Rate Speakers Increase Growth in Personal Development Industry
Liberty League International, one of the world’s leading personal development companies begins the year with accelerated growth and success in 2007. The company has transformed the industry – leading the way with innovative products, success, and future growth. - February 27, 2007 - Liberty League International
Making ET (Extraterrestrial) Contact Through Hypnotherapy
Spell-Binding Transcripts of Actual Hypnotherapy Sessions in New Book from Dandelion. - February 25, 2007 - Dandelion Books, LLC
Ocean Cooperative Literary Agency Announces Novel of Promise Winner
The Ocean Cooperative Literary Agency, one of the online world’s oldest editorial services, has announced that Dan Whipple of Colorado is the winner of the agency’s Novel of Promise award for February. The winning submission was a chapter from Whipple’s novel, My Greatest Hits. - February 25, 2007 - The Ocean Cooperative
Many People Know a Little About New Orleans as It is Today, But Few Know How This Exciting City Got Its Real Character
"A World Of His Own" (In the Land of the Créoles) is an epic saga of love, marriage and betrayal. The story takes place in New Orleans in the early eighteen hundreds and covers an eight year period. Several historical people are included, Jean Lafitte, Andrew Jackson and others. - February 25, 2007 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Don Brown’s “Defiance” Set to be Released Against Drama-Filled Political Backdrop
Don Browns' new book is about the murder of an international attorney, the posturing of a power-hungry female U.S. Senator running for president, the schemes of a psychotic stalker, and the high-stakes drama of a daring rescue mission: Navy JAG Officer Lieutenant Commander Zack Brewer is in the spotlight and the danger zone. - February 25, 2007 - Don Brown
Successful Soul Transplant Operation Featured in New Sci-Fi Book
Soul transplant operation is the last recourse for human survival in new trilogy, Last call from Earth - People affected with CRDS loose their DNA controls and become repugnant: The body becomes an uncontrollable mess. There is no cure for CRDS. The only solution is to transplant the souls to healthy bodies. - February 22, 2007 - Last Call from Earth
Reggie Has a Global Appeal - Dinosaur with a Real Aptitude - The Adventure Begins
In the world of dreams there are heroes and villians. From Zarzieville comes the hero Reggie Rapasaurus, heir to the throne and fighting prince. Beside him from earth are the twins, Zack and Zoey, with Mango Willie and fellow prince from Luth'rung Lizaric, a master swordsman. The great quest is about to unfold and move your imagination as Xlibris releases the compelling new picture book Reggie He Came From Zarzieville written by co-authors Stacey Roberts & Cameron Crooks. - February 22, 2007 - Stacey Roberts & Company
Playdate Kids New Musical Series to Be Featured on Cover of Publisher’s Weekly
Playdate Kids Publishing is releasing a new musical series of children’s books in late spring of 2007. The first title "The I Like Me Dance" was chosen for the front cover of the February 26th issue of Publishers Weekly. - February 21, 2007 - Playdate Kids Publishing
A Mind Boggling Tale of an Invisible Plotter's Satisfaction
Outskirts Press announces the publication of The Trickster's Delight, the latest highly-anticipated work from St. Marys, PA author Ivana Queen. - February 19, 2007 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
New Children’s Book Tells the Story of a Lost Boy and a Magical Firefly
Outskirts Press announces the publication of Aristotle: The Firefly’s Message, the latest highly-anticipated work from Woodbury, MN author Elizabeth M. Brown. - February 19, 2007 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Certified Life Coach Has Answer to Creating A Joyful, Abundant Life
It’s no secret that we are living in an age of stress and anxiety. In addition, to stress, most people are becoming overwhelmed with life and losing hope in achieving their desires and reaching their goals. In many cases, people find it just as challenging to stay happy and excited about... - February 19, 2007 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Author to Write Romance Book with Help from Readers
Diana Laurence, author of the award-winning "Soulful Sex" anthologies, wants to write her next book with her readers as partners in the creative process. Her project, "Soulful Sex: Partners," may be the first time an author has used the tools of the internet to enable readers to take part in the creation of a published book. - February 18, 2007 - Diana Laurence
New Book Reveals Truth, Suffering and Aftermath of Domestic Violence
Domestic violence is a very real topic in our society today...one that many do not want to talk about. Kelly Cyr has braved the horrors of domestic violence only to come out a survivor. She shares her experience in her candidly written book Supreme Love. - February 18, 2007 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
New Book Reevaluates the Biblical Jesus
A new book, Restoring the Biblical Christ, says that the Jesus of the Bible is genuine, but simultaneously rejects the notion that the Bible originally declared Jesus to be God. By referring to the oldest biblical manuscripts in existence along with the word meanings of the ancient languages, the... - February 18, 2007 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Mystic Claims He Has Solved the UFO Mystery
Nahu, mystic and author of the revolutionary new book "UFOs: Gog From Inner Space" asserts that despite contemporary mechanistic discoveries in science, “God is not dead, but alive and well, and can be seen above us in the form of the heavenly light commonly known as... - February 18, 2007 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
A New Sci-Fi Novel Offers real solutions to Today’s Global Problems
If someone came to us from one hundred years in the future, what would they tell us about the consequences of our current direction, and how would we react? When Alyson Higg’s quantum scientist team as well as particle physics labs in eleven countries are contacted by a “photon... - February 18, 2007 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Outskirts Press Announces the Publication of Nathan Augustus Monroe Dudley, 1825 - 1910, the Latest Highly-Anticipated Work from Santa Fe, NM Author E. Donald Kaye
Lt. Col. Dudley, 9th U.S. Cavalry, in 1878 did not appear by magic, or parachute into Lincoln County, New Mexico to cause problems and then disappear. He had a life before and after the Lincoln County War. - February 18, 2007 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Journey from Survival to Satisfaction in a Honolulu Taxi
A Novel: Aloha Where You Like Go? By Hawaii Author Cloudia W. Charters (“A fresh new voice”). Often a backdrop or gimmick, Hawaii people & culture speak here in their own special way. Folklore, History, Food and Spiritual Wisdom too. Already a Top 15 Amazon/Fiction/Hawaii book. A... - February 18, 2007 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Psychic Calls Burke a Spiritual Teacher with a Mission – Even Death Can’t Stop Burke as Namesake Teddy Bear Continues His Dream of Helping Others
“Burke’s Tour” is the inspirational story of Burke P. Derr who had cystic fibrosis (CF) and who, according to psychic Steve Mucci, came to teach a very important spiritual lesson. Burke died in 1997, but his namesake teddy bear is touring the United States and world... - February 18, 2007 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Gnospel Offers a New Version of What Yeshua Taught in as Radical a Departure from Current Forms of Current Christianity as His Original Message was to Ancient Judaism
Current forms of Christianity and Buddhism have never been based on the true teachings of Yeshua or Siddhartha, and have instead devolved from their original message, kidnapped by the collectivistic immature consciousness of followers who over the centuries never matched the heart, mind, and spirit of these two masters. To dissemble what should have always been called Paulianity, not Christianity, DS Barron offers Gnospel as a truer base of what Yeshua was trying to say. - February 18, 2007 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Want to Live in Tuscany? New Non-fiction Presents an American Couple’s Story of Relocation
This book is a mosaic of personal experiences and observations that encompass a new living experience and in the end it becomes clear that the real story is about getting to know the customs and people sufficiently in the author’s new home in San Gimignano. This book really captures the Tuscan Way of Life, [the strange dichotomy of aggressive governance vs beautiful life style and wonderfully warm, friendly people]. This book was written for those who enjoy reading about life in Italy. - February 18, 2007 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
A Promise of a Miracle
God’s Miracles for Me is an inspirational story that will give you strength and help you to see the role God plays in even the most devastating of situations. In this book the author shares with you a significant piece of her life where most would have given up. She says," Somehow with the help of my closest family, friends, and my faith in God I found a flickering of hope and love in my heart to keep me going. Once you have experienced God’s love as I did, you will never be the same again." - February 18, 2007 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Author Prophesied Gulf War, Rodney King Riot, the 90’s and 2001 Recession; Now Predicts Seven Years of Hard Times and Tells Why
As the author sees the prophecies and visions the Lord gave to him concerning the nations unfold before his very eyes, he said, "I must warn the people before the seven years of hard times begin." The author of the “Last Hour 6” is happily married and blessed with three... - February 17, 2007 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Award-winning Author Carol A. Miller Announces New Release
Maurice the Mole (ISBN 0977164136), Defiance in Print, the first in a Can You Guess Series written by the author is now available. - February 17, 2007 - Defiance in Print
Donald Gordon Carty and the Personal Development Institute Releases The Science of Getting Rich – The Book that Inspired The Secret
People around the world have been talking about a movie so powerful that it can change the course of your life. It has been the subject of two episodes on the Oprah Winfrey Show and Larry King Live. This movie, The Secret, was inspired by a book written in 1910 by Wallace D. Wattles. The Book "The Science of Getting Rich" has just been re-released. - February 16, 2007 - Personal Development Institute
Writer and Marketer Help Infopreneurs Generate Cash
Heather and Laurie have combined efforts to produce "The Everyday Guide to Writing and Marketing Your e-Book Wisely" a guide to writing, publishing and marketing your own e-Book. The process is not as intimidating as you may think. This e-Book answers all your questions from idea to income. - February 16, 2007 - HeatherJacobson.com
Ethan Bortnick Will Be on the CBS Early Show – February 19, 2007
Ethan Bortnick has been chosen (out of thousands of children) by the Producers of the CBS Early show to showcase his talent. This show will air February 19, 2007. Ethan’s portion will air between 8.00am – 9.00am. - February 16, 2007 - Ethan Bortnick
Chicago Authors “Fall in” Behind Novelist’s Boot Camp
"Novelist’s Boot Camp" brings its exclusive battle plan for novel writing success to Naperville, Illinois writers at the downtown Barnes and Noble bookstore February 22nd at 7:00 PM. - February 14, 2007 - TVMProductions
Robert Paisola and Dr. John Gray Present Conversations on Success by Insight Publishing
Dr. John Gray (Men are from Mars and Women are from Venus) and Robert Paisola, CEO of The Western Capital Corporation ( www.RobertPaisola.com ) announce the joint agreement to publish The Fifth Edition of Conversations on Success from Insight Publishing. Conversations on Success features 280... - February 13, 2007 - Western Capital Financial Services, Inc
Jefferson Airplane Gets You There on Time & 'Take Me To A Circus Tent' Makes the 40th Anniversary Summer of Love Flight ... a Ride for the Ages
"Craig Fenton knows so much about the Jefferson Airplane and family, I was asking him the questions," said Marty Balin, founding member of the Jefferson Airplane, commenting on Craig Fenton's new Jefferson Airplane book, "Take Me To A Circus Tent." As the plane heads full speed toward the 40th anniversary of the Summer of Love, "Take Me To A Circus Tent" has opened a portal for those to revisit the original Summer of Love, preceding and subsequent years. - February 13, 2007 - Craig Fenton
PublishAmerica Presents Of Face Value by Carol Harper
PublishAmerica is proud to present Of Face Value by Rockmart, Georgia’s Carol Harper. Based on the life of the author, Of Face Value is the story of Lisa, a woman who seemingly has it all until a life-changing collision with a drunk driver that leaves her face unrecognizable. After numerous... - February 13, 2007 - PublishAmerica
PublishAmerica Presents Every Step of the Way by Yvonne Lancaster, Anne Dionne, Deborah LeBouf Kulkkula and Jane Maki
PublishAmerica is proud to present Every Step of the Way: How Four Mothers Coped With Child Loss by Massachusetts authors Yvonne Lancaster, Anne Dionne, Deborah LeBouf Kulkkula and Jane Maki. This moving book is the work of four mothers who came together as strangers but were bonded together... - February 13, 2007 - PublishAmerica
PublishAmerica Presents Beyond Anger by William Samelson
PublishAmerica is proud to present Beyond Anger: Chronicle of a Life Reclaimed by Boerne, Texas author William Samelson. Beyond Anger is a must-read to learn about overcoming adversity and trauma of the worst kind; of torment and humiliation, loss of life, and exposure to mental anguish. It deals... - February 13, 2007 - PublishAmerica