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iUniverse Reader’s Choice Designation Recognizes Excellence in Quality and Sales
Editorial quality is important, but so are book sales. The iUniverse Reader's Choice designation recognizes titles that display both editorial excellence and sales success. iUniverse books achieve the Reader's Choice designation after receiving the Editor's Choice designation and selling 250 copies. - January 13, 2007 - iUniverse
Editor’s Choice Program Welcomes Three More Titles
No matter how small or large the audience an author wants to reach, the editorial quality of his or her book matters. iUniverse chooses only those titles that meet the high editorial standards of a professionally published book to be part of its Editor's Choice program. To become eligible for... - January 13, 2007 - iUniverse
Romancing the Book - Novelist's Boot Camp Helps Make Romance Authors' Dreams Come True
Former Army Airborne/Ranger and West Point Instructor will march romance authors through tough drills in Novelist's Boot Camp workshop at Romantic Times Book Lovers Convention. - January 11, 2007 - TVMProductions
Virtual Book Tour for Author Jamieson Wolf
Author Jamieson Wolf heads on his first ever Virtual Blog Tour. - January 11, 2007 - Jamieson Wolf
Choose Your Own Adventure® Launches iPod Download
Beware; Choose Your Own Adventure #1 - The Abominable Snowman is no ordinary audiobook. - January 11, 2007 - Choose Your Own Adventure
Control Freak's Guide™ Authors to Speak at "Stress" Conference Alongside Deepak Chopra
Canadian professional life coaches and authors of "The Control Freak's Guide™ to Living Lightly," "the Gails", Gail Barker and Gail Nielsen, are booked to make a presentation at an upcoming conference on "stress" whose keynote speaker is Deepak Chopra. - January 11, 2007 - Control Freak's Guide
uCertify Announces the Release Date of its PrepKits for the A+ (2006) Certification Exams: 220-601 & 220-602
uCertify, a leading provider of preparation solutions for IT certification exams, has announced the general availability of PrepKits for the updated A+ certification exams 220-601 & 220-602 on January 25, 2007. Customers can pre-order these PrepKits until January 25, 2007 for only US$39.98 each... - January 11, 2007 - uCertify
Magical Christmas Story Inspires Author to Create “The Formula” - An Online Workshop to Help Others in Transition Re-Invent Their Lives
Sometimes magic really does happen. It happened to psychic author Montana Gray when her muse gifted her with a Magical Christmas Story that would change her life and ultimately help change the lives of others who have experienced major life transitions. The result of that Christmas story is “The Formula” Workshop – a workshop that combines knowledge from Quantum Physics, Science and Spirituality to help anyone truly re-invent themselves – regardless of their current circumstances. - January 10, 2007 - Montana Gray
Editor’s Choice Program Welcomes Two More Titles
No matter how small or large the audience an author wants to reach, the editorial quality of his or her book matters. iUniverse chooses only those titles that meet the high editorial standards of a professionally published book to be part of its Editor's Choice program. To become eligible for... - January 10, 2007 - iUniverse
CCA is Revolutionizing the Way Capital is Raised for Private & Public Companies
Commonwealth Capital Advisor’s (CCA’s) Capitalization Planner™ and Pro Forma Producer™ produces the most critical and often overlooked elements in the capital raising process: The Correct Transaction or “Deal Structure”. The program enables you to... - January 09, 2007 - Commonwealth Capital Advisors
Richard Villasana, Good Samaritan and Accident Victim, to be Honored at the San Diego Public Library’s 41st Annual Local Authors Exhibit
Richard Villasana, President of Marketing To Mexico, will be an honoree at the 41st Annual Local Authors Exhibit Jan. 27, 2007. The exhibit will recognize local authors who published a book in 2006. An International Speaker and Expert on Mexico Business Practices, Richard was involved in a terrible auto accident in February 2006 while helping two women stranded along the I-805 near Mission Valley. As he learned to walk again, he wrote his new book, "Insiders Guide to Doing Business in Mexico". - January 08, 2007 - Marketing To Mexico
Chooseco Welcomes Jason Geller as National Sales Director
Choose Your Own Adventure® publisher outlines plans for 2007. - January 08, 2007 - Choose Your Own Adventure
The Iron Snake by John Gaudet, An Unforgettable Saga of a Railroad in Africa that Changed the Lives of Millions
A novel that foreshadows what will happen fourteen years later with the outbreak of WWI and the bitter fighting between British and German colonial troops in East Africa. Gaudet captures the spirit and essence of the Victorian Africa of the British, of the Africans, and of the world. - January 07, 2007 - John Gaudet
Business Owners Get Help in the Fight Against Identity Theft
A new book arms business owners with the knowledge to fight back against one of the nation’s fastest growing crimes: Identity Theft. - January 06, 2007 - Brian Gruss
Booksmith Bookstore Holding Alphar Publishing's New Releases: Readings Jan 5.
Alphar Publishing hosts "Meet the Author" at famous Persian "Aub Zam Zam" cafe & bar across street from Booksmith who hold Alphar's new novels at 1644 Haight, San Francisco, Friday, Jan 5, 5PM. - January 04, 2007 - Alphar Publishing
City Lights Bookstore, S.F. has Advance Copies of Alphar Publishing's New Novels
Meet the author and publisher, 4pm, January 4, Vesuvios cafe and bar @ City Light's bookstore, 261 Columbus Avenue, San Francisco, City Lights bookstore is stocking advance copies of four of Alphar Publishing's new releases. - January 03, 2007 - Alphar Publishing
Mix Some Inspiration in with Your Coffee at Barnie’s Coffee and Tea
Barnie’s Coffee and Tea at Heathrow Square welcomes author Jay Kolo, who will be signing and discussing his latest national fictional release, House On Paddock Lane. - January 03, 2007 - Jay Kolo Books
New Year, New Start? i-to-i Launches the Ultimate Get Away Guide for Jaded Workers
Leading meaningful travel provider i-to-i launches the complete guide to taking a career break. - January 03, 2007 - i-to-i
Dr. Don Colbert, Best Selling Author and MD Introduces The Seven Pillars of Health, New Book Integrating Holistic Practices and Scientific Information
New Book From Best Selling Author Provides Easy To Follow Plan For Better Health For Life In 2007. - January 03, 2007 - Dr. Don Colbert
Someone Once Said Words are Cheap
But he obviously didn't know what he was talking about... - January 03, 2007 - Malka Maxwell
How Mankind is Influenced by Angels
Tracker Press announces the publication of its new book "Living Among Angels" by David Zimmer and Luella Stroh. It will be available on Amazon.com, Barnes & Noble, and most bookstores on January 24, 2007. - January 02, 2007 - David J Zimmer
Nations Playing Lip Service to World Peace
In the tradition of John Lennon, the author lays out a step by step process by which the world can take responsibility for itself. A process “received” by him, and no doubt others, from a Universe offering a more enlightened way to live and at least one workable plan for world peace. - January 02, 2007 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Interesting Carefree Lighthearted Short Stories Rather Than Heavy Oppressive Novels Will be the Choice for the New Year as an Escape from the Constantly Depressing Polit
Today's average person is far too busy to become emotionally involved in reading and trying to finishing a lengthy novel. Their average day is usually already so stressful that it requires soothing by reading something simply entertaining, not something that evokes more conflict. Enter the modern uplifting short story. - January 02, 2007 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Columbia, Missouri, Physician Dr. Robert McDavid and Outskirts Press Announce the Publication of Only Daughters
Set in the matrix of pregnancy, Only Daughters is the personal struggle of a young physician as she fights to reestablish her life. Reader contribution to Only Daughters’ ending is solicited at OnlyDaughters.com. - January 02, 2007 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Old Photographic Negatives Reveal Positive Images and Memories of Asbury Park, New Jersey’s West Side
Asbury Park: A West Side Story was written by Madonna Carter Jackson, a photographer’s daughter who preserved her father’s archive of black and white negatives that were taken in Asbury Park’s West Side from the early 1940’s to 1980. Her memories of the one square mile seashore town are stimulated by the images captured of a media neglected populations of African Americans of that period. Readers of her book enjoy her reminiscing and have memories of their own recalled. - January 02, 2007 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
A Young Woman’s Struggle for Personal Freedom in a World Bound by Tradition
Lost to Them, a novel by Gaytri Saggar, is a bittersweet love story that begins at the turn of the 20th century with a family in India and takes us through to the next generation’s life in Africa. As we become acquainted with the various family members, we learn about the strict boundaries of... - January 02, 2007 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Now I Get It! Totally Sensational Advice for Living and Loving
Are you a person who revels in exercising your curiosity - often spending hours wondering about how and why people behave the way they do? Do you have limited time but unlimited thirst for knowledge about a wide range of topics, especially self-improvement, communication skills, intimate relationships, parenting dilemmas, and dozens of others? Great ... you’re in for a treat. - January 02, 2007 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
A Surprising and Entertaining Novel of the UFO Phenomenon— Told from a Biblical Perspective
UFOs and Aliens seem to shadow our curiosity. There have been many attempts to prove and disprove the existence of both. In this gripping novel, a long held secret is bared. This secret propels the characters in the novel into some very bizarre circumstances. Who knows? The events in this novel may very well become tomorrow’s headlines. - January 02, 2007 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Palo Alto Writer, 77, Starts New Career in Fiction
Seven years after retiring from a career in international consulting, Louis Fried has launched a new career as an author of short fiction and fantasy with his book “Other Countries/Other Worlds.” His fiction appeals primarily to adults who have a broad viewpoint and who may enjoy stories set in Paris, Kilkenny, San Francisco, and other places in the world (or out of it). - January 02, 2007 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Playa! Playa! Playa! The Book Everyone is Talking About by Author Egbert Price is Now Available on All Major Book Web Sites
In a world where people are judged by their status, how much they make, what they wear and what they drive. One playa has life all figured out, or does he? - January 02, 2007 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Former Mover Releases eBook on Moving, Packing and Storage
Former moving company owner, Idan Lavi, announces the release of his new eBook on moving, packing and storage to make commercial and residential relocation easier. - December 30, 2006 - Go Movers, LLC
Love is Murder Novelist's Boot Camp, Takes Mystery out of Writing Crime Fiction
Novelist's Boot Camp workshop a headliner at Chicago's Love is Murder mystery conference. - December 29, 2006 - TVMProductions
Local Author’s Controversial Book Becomes One-of-a-Kind Retreat
The popular and controversial book Show Yourself Friendly has been turned into a unique new retreat. Show Yourself Friendly: A Proverb 18:24 Retreat celebrates lifelong and successful friendships and offers healing and restoration for damaged friendships. - December 28, 2006 - Write The Vision Publishing
Chooseco Unveils Choose Your Own Adventure® 2007 Spring/Summer Catalog
Choose Your Own Adventure® Dragonlarks™ series heads off CYOA lineup for early 2007 - December 28, 2006 - Choose Your Own Adventure
Mike Waleke Attempts to Reach the TV-watching, Nintendo Playing Youths of Today by Appealing to their Multi-tasking, Short Attention Spans with a Book; The Pianoman
Mike Waleke has attempted to provide the youths of today with an alternative to video games. In his book he uses a variety of rarely used and never used literary devices to draw the reader in to the story. Using a tongue and cheek writing style he forces humor to support the plot rather than... - December 28, 2006 - axealx
R.C. Book Publishing Launches New Book Publishing Service
R.C. Book Publishing serves authors and businesses handling all the details of a self-publishing venture. Low rates, no contracts. - December 24, 2006 - R.C. Book Publishing
Inner Traditions Acquires Title from iUniverse Author Sabine Lucas
iUniverse announced today that Inner Traditions acquired author Sabine Lucas’ book, Bloodlines of the Soul. Inner Traditions is one of the oldest and largest publishers devoted to the spiritual and healing traditions of the world. “They are very enthusiastic about it,” Lucas... - December 23, 2006 - iUniverse
Podworld Interviews Frank Byrns
Requiem author talks about superhero prose fiction, self-publishing. - December 23, 2006 - Super!!Stories!! Publishing
A New Book Providing Missing Links Between Your Energy and Dreams - "Secrets of Creative Living"
After years of spiritual study and reflection, inspirational speaker and author Santosh Kunte has emerged a highly esteemed coach. The book contains small snippets for contemplation. This shall open new understanding and new consciousness and provide the missing link between reality and... - December 23, 2006 - Santosh Kunte
Book Deal: “The Progress of Man” by Dr. Thomas Moore. Email Alphar Publishing for Advance Copy.
"Dr. Moore recognizes himself in the persona of Dubya, and so is drawn to exploring the character, as a surrogate for modern manhood… A fun book: A presidential family is psycho-analysed, apocryphal for the environment and future politicians." Publisher's Review. - December 22, 2006 - Alphar Publishing
Dr. Thomas Moore Confronts Issues Around Child Rape, Forgiving - In His Novel: Upland Road
Upland Road: Forgiveness is the only known antidote to resentment, including that resentment that ambushes us after experiences of abuse, abortion, rape . . . and it can be digested like a medication, often with delayed benefits. - December 22, 2006 - Alphar Publishing
A New Name in Urban Fiction Publishing
Behind Prison Walls, Marquis McKenzie discovers a Talent for Writing and Entrepreneurship. - December 21, 2006 - Gatehouse Publications
What To Do About a Bully: A New Children’s Story Offers Practical Heartfelt Solutions
Everyday Heroes is a sensitive and somewhat humorous story about a fourth grader named Jesse and his friend, Bruno, a child who is the constant victim of Mud, the class bully. While the story focuses in on the problems that children face when dealing with bullies, it also addresses the pain that... - December 20, 2006 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Energy Independence is Within America’s Grasp – Could a Ruthless Executive Prevent This from Happening?
A Romanov Returns is a fast paced novel dealing with the current energy needs of America and the political realities of global markets. - December 20, 2006 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Mystic Claims He Has Solved the UFO Mystery
Nahu, mystic and author of the revolutionary new book UFOs: God 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 UFOs.” - December 20, 2006 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
An Exciting New Voice in Horror and Suspense
Six friends. A college reunion twenty years in the making. An isolated island cut-off from the mainland in a winter storm. One tragic secret holds them together. The wrath of one madman will tear them apart. - December 20, 2006 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Theatrical Devotional Sets the Stage for a Spiritual Encounter
Voices beyond the Veil, The Story of God, Humanly Speaking is a theatrical devotional consisting of 80 monologues from great and not so great characters in the Bible. - December 20, 2006 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
How Will You Be Remembered? Life is No Doubt a Game Full of Winners and Losers... But in the End All Anyone Remembers is How You Played It.
At the dawn of the twentieth century, the sport of boxing - along with New York City - was struggling to civilize itself. Based on a true story and interwoven with the story of a young New Yorker at the turn of the twenty-first century, The Real McCoy is an Irish-American tale set at a time where actors were boxers and commonly boxers were actors, in and outside the ring. - December 20, 2006 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
New Exotic Mystery Novel about Peru Released in Both English and Spanish
A new exotic mystery novel has been released that takes place in Iquitos, Peru and concerns the interesting role of a witch in solving a theft. The Spanish characters in the book are strong and well defined and the mystery concerns a well-ordered plot. The book offers a good idea of Spanish life in the unusual city of Iquitos that is located in Amazonia and is the largest city in the world reachable only by air or boat. - December 20, 2006 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Can a Man and a Woman Ever Really Be “Just Friends”?
Clayton Dunham, author of Crosses: A Christian Executive, explores this very question in his new work Unadulterated Love, Examining Affairs of the Heart and Platonic Relationships. It is a heart-wrenching tale of close friends of the opposite sex who experience the dangers of a secret friendship. - December 20, 2006 - Outskirts Press, Inc.