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NC Author Jon Batson, One of Five Authors, Publishers and Booksellers Chosen by Durham County Library to Deliver Free Self-Publishing Boot Camp
Writing and publishing experts to arm writers with information needed to implement a publishing strategy immediately. The free three-day workshop is April 26th, May 3rd and May 10th at the Stanford L. Warren Branch Library. - April 25, 2014 - Jon Batson
Le CITY Deluxe USA Celebrates Its 1 Year Anniversary
Friday April 25, 2014 Le CITY deluxe Magazine will be celebrating its 1 year anniversary and the launch of their latest Fashion issue featuring Charlize Theron. The event will be taking place at, 520 West Avenue, Penthouse Bentley Bay, Miami Beach, at 7pm-11.30 pm. In the past year Le CITY deluxe... - April 24, 2014 - Le CITY Deluxe
Lady Lux® Luxury Swimwear Featured on The Skinny Confidential Fashion Blog
Lady Lux® Luxury swimwear recently featured on the popular fashion blog The Skinny Confidential. - April 24, 2014 - Lady Lux Swimwear
2014 Alzheimer's Association Regional Education Conference
The Alzheimer’s Association will host its 2014 Care & Conquer Regional Education Conference on Thursday, May 15 from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Florida International University Koven Conference Center located at 3000 NE 151st St. in North Miami. The annual conference provides a full... - April 24, 2014 - Alzheimer's Association Southeast Florida
BookVenture Publishing LLC Starts Operation in Michigan
BookVenture finally announces the commencement of its business in Ishpeming, MI and the launching of its official website. - April 24, 2014 - Book Venture
Argentine Tango Research Suggests It's a Mental Health Boosting Activity
The suffering from stress and depression is shown to be reduced in a published study on Argentine Tango Dance and suggests that dance class can be as effective as the clinically proven UMASS Stress Reduction Clinic. - April 19, 2014 - Hartford Tango
The Masters Review 2014 Shortlist Has Been Announced
The Masters Review has announced thirty writers and five honorable mentions as the top writers currently in graduate-level creative writing programs. Guest Judged by Lev Grossman. - April 19, 2014 - The Masters Review
Ingram grows Colour Print-on-Demand (POD) Options for Publishers
Ingram Content Group Inc. today announced it has expanded its colour inkjet book manufacturing capabilities to its United Kingdom facility. - April 18, 2014 - Ingram Content Group Inc.
Thomas S. Wilson Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Thomas S. Wilson of Memphis, Tennessee has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of healthcare. About Thomas S. Wilson Mr. Wilson is retired after 40 years in the healthcare field. He served as... - April 16, 2014 - Strathmore Worldwide
Barbara A. Laughton Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Barbara A. Laughton of Rochester, New York has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of marketing. About Barbara A. Laughton Ms. Laughton has over 25 years’ experience in the brand marketing... - April 16, 2014 - Strathmore Worldwide
BookVenture Opens Registration for Free Publishing Promo
The self-publishing company invites authors to visit bookventure.com to register and get the chance to avail a free publication of their manuscripts. - April 16, 2014 - Book Venture
Xulon Press Spring 2014 Book Release Catalog Offers "Roots" as an Easter Treat to the Christian Community
Xulon Press spring 2014 book catalog features the Christian Lifestyle book "Roots - a Metaphor & Acronym for the Christian Life" that Jerry Reese, the General Manager of the New York Giants, called "powerful" in his endorsement of the book. The book is now available from the publisher Xulon Press; and retailers Amazon.com, Barnesandnoble.com and other Christian bookstores. - April 14, 2014 - Rootsforliving
Strathmore’s Who’s Who Honors Michael S. Stachowski as a Professional of the Year
Michael S. Stachowski, of Kansas City, Missouri, has recently been recognized as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore’s Who’s Who for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Financial Planning. - April 11, 2014 - Strathmore Who's Who
George A. Woollacott Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
George G. Woollacott of Fort Wayne, Indiana has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of construction. About George G. Woollacott Mr. Woollacott has over 37 years in the construction field. He is a... - April 10, 2014 - Strathmore Worldwide
Vernon E. Martin Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Mr. Vernon E. Martin of Pensacola, Florida has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of consulting. About Vernon E. Martin Mr. Martin has over 30 years of experience in the fields of consulting and... - April 10, 2014 - Strathmore Worldwide
Nirka Burns Padilla Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Nirka Burns Padilla of Miami, Florida has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of real estate. About Nirka Burns Padilla Ms. Burns Padilla has 9 years experience in the real estate field. She is a... - April 10, 2014 - Strathmore Worldwide
Congress Lowers the Voting Age to 14 in a New Book for Young Adults
A teenage girl joins a presidential campaign in this fantasy-adventure through the bizarre world of American politics. - April 07, 2014 - Lambert Hill
JPEG the Movie, a Screenplay by Greg Ó' Braonáin & Patrick McLaughlin Has Advanced Into the Finals of the 2013 Fresh Voices Screenplay Competition
Two Irish authors conceive and write ".JPEG the Movie" Screenplay which suggests the photographs we take of each other may take a piece of our soul as some ancient religions believe. McLaughlin and O'Breonian go even further in .JPEG and feel cameras of the future may actually do this, and the images when combined could "replicate" an individuals physical and conscious being! - April 01, 2014 - M Force Media
New Book "A Midlife Intermezzo" by Boas Gonen is Published and Reviews Begin to Come In
A new literary fiction book has been published recently and starts to generate good reviews. "A Midlife Intermezzo" is geared to discerning readers who like interesting characters that venture outside their comfort zone and whose professional foibles (as physicians and opera singers) open... - April 01, 2014 - BoGo
Novel About an Autistic Young Man and His Patchwork Family is Fiction at Its Sharpest and Most Effective
At times poignant, hilarious, and subtly twisted, "It Burns a Lovely Light" is a stirring portrait of an unconventional and unforgettable family. - March 28, 2014 - Penny McCann Pennington
Betty Bad Kitty’s Bedtime Stories, Blame It on the Fly, and Off to Bed Before It’s Too Late
Good Puppy's New Children's Book Shares a Delightful Threat to Put Children to Bed. - March 28, 2014 - Good Puppy
Discover How You Can Quickly and Easily Turn Your Book Into Multiple Streams of Revenue
Alissa Lukara, transformational author and writing coach, is pleased to be hosting a free webinar, Turn Your Book Into Multiple Streams of Revenue, presented by best-selling author and internationally recognized Internet Marketing advisor, Kathleen Gage. During this online event Kathleen Gage will... - March 28, 2014 - Transformational Writers
HiP Unveils Thought-Leadership-Marketing.net and 20 B2B Lead Gen Domains for Inbound Marketers
Thought Leadership Marketing (TLm) delivers a new and powerful channel for HiP clients to connect with customers and prospects. 20 B2B lead gen domains for inbound marketers, each experiencing 1.5 million impressions annually. - March 27, 2014 - H-I-P (High-Impact-Prospecting, LLC)
Thieme Publishers Open New Offices in Rio de Janeiro
Thieme has expanded its global activities by opening offices on yet another continent: South America. Thieme Publicações LTDA, headquartered in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, have just published the first Portuguese-language clinical book “Endonasal: Atlas de anatomica cirúrgica. - March 21, 2014 - Thieme Publishers
Paranormal Underground Magazine Launches Apple Newsstand and Google Play App
Paranormal Underground magazine is now available to its readers on Apple’s Newsstand (http://bit.ly/pumlink) and the Google Play App Store (http://bit.ly/pugand) through a user-friendly app. - March 18, 2014 - Ghost Knight Media
BEER: Oregon Author Brewing Part II of Epic Historical Fiction Adventure
Last week marked the beginning of production for, “Grog Wars,” the latest historical fiction adventure by Oregon author, Anne Sweazy-Kulju. - March 17, 2014 - Historical-Horse-Feathers.com
Boutique Publisher Expands Across the Globe
Enchanted Forest Press, a small publisher in Rancho Mirage, CA, expands its reach to provide custom publishing services to authors and distributors in South Africa. - March 17, 2014 - Enchanted Forest Press
The Writer and the Roofers Collaborate on a Book About the Boston Marathon Tragedy
Two brothers from a small town in Massachusetts were victims of the tragedy that occurred on April 15, 2013. After hearing their story, a writer teamed up to help them put their experiences into a book. - March 13, 2014 - Palari Publishing
EPMG to Present at 2014 Newspaper Association of America MediaXchange Conference in Denver, CO
Trevor Hansen, CEO, to speak on the Multicultural Market and Growth Opportunity for Retailers and Publishers. - March 13, 2014 - EPMG
"Silent Fear: a Medical Mystery" by Barbara Ebel, M.D.
"Silent Fear: a Medical Mystery" by Barbara Ebel, M.D. is "medical mystery or thriller writing at its best." - March 12, 2014 - Barbara Ebel MD author
Fran Briggs Releases Best of Winter Reading, 2013 - 2014
Authors showcase their talents, capture the attention of mystery, humor, spiritual, urban literature, romance, wit and wisdom. - March 10, 2014 - eMediaCampaigns!
Xitron Announces Participation in IPEX 2014
Concept of prepress independence stressed in commercial, digital, flexo, and narrow web printing markets. - March 07, 2014 - Xitron
Proof Edit Me Launches Their Competition for New Australian Authors to Win a Book Editing Package
Proof Edit Me launches their new competition to win a Book Editing Package. Proof Edit Me want to help Australian authors be the best they can be and assist authors to produce the best possible manuscripts to ensure the best chance of success. - March 07, 2014 - Proof Edit Me
Source-Omega Spins Out Dr DHA Concept Over New Book
Source-Omega announced today it is releasing the rights to its founder’s personal book, they say to foreshadow the company’s world premier omega-3 product developments set for launch this year. The company projects bulk algae oil omega-3 sales growth and private label contract sales... - March 06, 2014 - Source-Omega
Thieme’s New Platform Thieme Open Provides Overview Over Open-Access Options
Thieme Publishing Group is expanding its open-access range with the launch of the new platform "Thieme Open." The online resource offers authors a comprehensive overview of the numerous open-access publishing options provided by Thieme. Readers can easily access the latest articles with a... - March 05, 2014 - Thieme Publishers
AskAbout.fm, a Social Networking Question and Answer Service, Rolls Out a Totally Redesigned Desktop Website
The new design of AskAbout.fm website has made it more convenient, intuitive and attractive for desktop users. The key benefits of the new design include a quick access to asking and answering services, as much as to other basic functions, fixed-width layout that makes reading large texts easier and a totally new look that matches modern trends. - March 01, 2014 - Smart Touch Media
"Losing Plum Blossom" a Novel by Eleanor B. Morris Wu, and Published by Bookbaby, is the Story of War, Peace and Love in the Tumultuous Asian Region in the Post War Era
Clarissa, a Vietnam war widow from Kansas, travels to Taiwan to be in the same place her air force pilot husband was deployed before he was shot down over China. Distraught and lonely, Clarissa falls madly in love with the handsome, charismatic half Taiwanese, half Japanese doctor who is treating her for back ailments. - February 28, 2014 - Bookbaby.com
PhotoSpin Introduces Tiered Image Subscriptions and Single Image Purchases
PhotoSpin, www.photospin.com, a leading provider of stock photography by subscription introduces tiered subscriptions and single-image purchases. In answer to requests from both customers and potential customers, PhotoSpin expanded their product offerings to include three levels of subscriptions,... - February 27, 2014 - PhotoSpin.com
WatchTime.com: Audemars Piguet Watch Milestones
WatchTime.com presents 14 historic Audemars Piguet watches in an exclusive download. - February 27, 2014 - Ebner Publishing International
Celestine Publishing and Don’t Forget the Children Initiate “Buy a Book, Help Rescue a Family” Campaign to Locate Missing 16 Year Old
Celestine Publishing has initiated a fundraiser to help find sixteen year old, Camilla DiGirolamo, and get her the help she needs when found. Cami was last seen by her family on February 4, 2014 in Utah and remains missing. Their story has attracted media attention and international interest via Facebook. Celestine Publishing is spreading the word with DontForgetTheChildren.com to help locate her and prepare for the days ahead. - February 25, 2014 - Celestine Publishing, LLC
Vermont Author Adam B. Ford’s Newest Book for Children, "Molly Rides" is Published
H Bar Press announces the release of "Molly Rides," by Adam B. Ford, a 38 page fully illustrated cxhildren's book illustrated by Brian Berley. The book is about snowboarding and is recommended for children ages 6-12 who are interested in skiing or snowboarding. - February 24, 2014 - H Bar Press
"Past Imperfect" (Perfect 2) by Alison G. Bailey - Now Available
WordSmith Publicity announces, Author Alison G. Bailey's recent release, "Past Imperfect" on February 15, 2014 on Amazon.com. We met Brad in Present Perfect, but now we get to know him and the girl who changes his heart. "I loved every single thing about this book. It flowed well. - February 22, 2014 - Wordsmith Publicity
Rochester Hills, MI Attorney, Michael J. Balian, Publishes First Novel, "Deception of Lies"
Michael J. Balian is an attorney in Rochester Hills, MI. This is his first novel, which was written 20 years ago. He has dedicated himself to going through his book bank to complete more of the stories he has in his head. - February 21, 2014 - Michael J. Balian
IndieGo Publishing to Publish the Book "Courage of the Spirit" by Rabbi Norbert Weinberg in Honor of His Father's Overcoming Struggle Against the Nazis
IndieGo Publishing will release the book "Courage of the Spirit" (paperback ISBN 978-0-9846685-6-4; ebook ISBN 978-0-9887048-9-3) in April 2014 in honor of his father, Rabbi Dr. William Weinberg, who became the first State Rabbi of the community of Holocaust survivors in the German State... - February 21, 2014 - INDIEGO Publishing
Deseret News Names Drew Clark as Opinion Editor of Deseret News
The Deseret News, Utah's oldest daily newspaper, has named Drew Clark as the new opinion editor. Clark joined the Deseret News last fall as a senior contributing editor for the newspaper's National Edition. “Clark brings extraordinary experience and insight to the task of sharing our... - February 21, 2014 - Deseret News
Buy a Book, Help Save Lives
Author, J. Michael Gorday is pleased to announce the release of "Threads of Chaos: Book of the South." This new multi-point epic fantasy novel is about a world suffering from a great Wound and about the Earthmother, the Cursed Man, and the Daft Boy that is looking for a way to Heal it. It is available on Amazon.com in both paperback and Kindle editions. - February 18, 2014 - J Michael Gorday
Bookxy.com Sponsors 19 Award Winning, Best Selling Murder Mystery Authors for Panel on the Future of Digital Publishing
Renowned authors of pulp, hardboiled, murder, mystery, noir and crime fiction novels and short stories gather together to discuss the future of publishing in the digital age. - February 18, 2014 - Stark Raving Group
FEMI Magazine Shares an Excerpt of "Walking by Faith with Dr. Darrell Pone," Written by Tashi Thomas
FEMI Magazine’s senior writer, Tashi Sade Thomas, shares a moving interview with Dr. Darrell Pone in an upcoming special issue which will honor inspirational and motivational men and women. Below you will find an excerpt from this article. - February 15, 2014 - FEMI Enterprises
Hibernian Publishing Announces Call for Submissions
Authors and/or poets are encouraged to submit their work for inclusion in Hibernian’s new title, "Verse: A Collection," to be released in the summer of 2014. According to Director of Operation, Gail O'Connell, "Submitting your work is fast and simple. Just go to the website and email your work as an attachment. MSWord and Open Office are the preferred file sources." - February 11, 2014 - Hibernian Publishing
2nd Annual Texas Eagle Ford Shale Exposition & Service Company Conference
2,000+ Attendees, 250 Exhibitors, 100 Speakers - Concurrent Sessions, 5 Platforms, Open-call for presentations & Speakers: “Trail of the Shale - Forging Pathways to a New Energy Marketplace” - April 28–30, 2014, American Bank Center - Corpus Christi, Texas, www.texaseaglefordshaleexpo.com - February 10, 2014 - Texas Eagle Ford Shale Expo