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Sourcebooks uses DNAML’s DNL eBook Technology to Launch an Innovative First: Exploring What Digital Books Can Be

On November 18, 2008, Sourcebooks launched the first of their enhanced digital books. These are innovative digital products that allow the reader an immersion experience in the book—a digital book powered by DNAML’s DNL eBook Reader that delivers an enhanced reader experience,... - December 08, 2008 - DNAML Pty Ltd

Self Improvement Magazine Inspires Hope During an Economic Downturn

Despite the growing fears and concerns surrounding economic scarcity today, Self Improvement Magazine shows that wealth and abundance is readily available for us all. - December 08, 2008 - Synergy Institute

A Novel Space Announces New Author’s Assistance Services for Writers

A Novel Space (Administrative & Creative Services) now offers author assistance to writers after successfully completing the Professional Virtual Author’s Assistant Training Program. - December 08, 2008 - A Novel Space

Outskirts Press Celebrates Self-Publishing This Season with a Free Publishing Package

Outskirts Press, the fastest-growing self-publishing company in the industry, is inviting authors to celebrate the 2008 holiday season with the opportunity to win a complimentary self-publishing package. This exciting promotion will translate into hefty savings—potentially over... - December 08, 2008 - Outskirts Press, Inc.

Animal Shelters and Rescue Groups Can Benefit from Portions of Author Royalties from Sale of Book, Maggie: The Dog Who Changed My Life

Animal Shelters and Rescue Groups Can Benefit from Portions of Author Royalties from Sale of Book, Maggie: The Dog Who Changed My Life

Authors' goal is to donate portions of book proceeds from Maggie: The Dog Who Changed My Life, released in July, 2008 to animal rescue groups who are interested in partnering in book sales. It also lets those grieving from the loss of their pets know this book can offer them support in their time of grief. - December 06, 2008 - Dawn Kairns

Latest in Action-Adventure Series Released Discover the Madness of Global Terrorism: How Vulnerable Are We?

Outskirts Press author Andrew Rafkin issues a wake-up call to the world in his newest action-adventure release, Mediterranean Madness. This fast-paced novel picks up right where Creating Madness, the first of the Madness trilogy, left off. The series is not only packed with adventure and... - December 05, 2008 - Outskirts Press, Inc.

Not Your Ordinary Private Eye: New Mystery Introduces Lesbian Sleuth as She Takes on Her Toughest Case Yet

From locating missing persons to scoping out suspected cheaters, private investigator Rachel Cord brings a take-no-prisoners approach to getting the job done. But when she’s asked to look into a spate of brutal gay bashings, what she learns could hit too close to home in ‘Life’s a... - December 05, 2008 - Outskirts Press, Inc.

Help for Hard Times: New Book Shows How to Trim the Fat--Off Food Budgets

First, eating locally gave birth to the phenomenon of the “locavore.” Now, record high food prices are putting the cost of sustenance front and center. Enter the econovore—out to pare down the money spent each week on everything from apples to Zinfandel. And a new book from author... - December 05, 2008 - Outskirts Press, Inc.

Outskirts Press Announces Becoming a Woman of Valor, the Latest Highly-Anticipated Christianity - Spiritual Warfare Book from DeFuniak Springs, FL Author Elaine White

Outskirts Press, Inc. has published Becoming a Woman of Valor: Waking Up Your Servant Heart by Elaine White, which is the author’s most recent book to date. The 6.14 x 9.21 paperback in the Christianity - Spiritual Warfare category is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as... - December 05, 2008 - Outskirts Press, Inc.

Outskirts Press Announces Jaclyn's Gift, the Latest Highly-Anticipated Inspiration & Personal Growth Book from Manchester, KY Author Jennifer Lynn Jackson

Outskirts Press, Inc. has published Jaclyn's Gift: Dear God She Prayed by Jennifer Lynn Jackson, which is the author’s most recent book to date. The 6.14 x 9.21 paperback in the Inspiration & Personal Growth category is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and... - December 05, 2008 - Outskirts Press, Inc.

Lindy Bruce Takes Motherhood and Me International with Mousehand

Electric Book Works is excited to announce that they are signing up more and more well-known authors looking to expand the distribution networks for their books. Popular and award-winning authors including Lindy Bruce, Tony Wende, Angela Lloyd and Barbara Erasmus have signed up for their Mousehand publishing and distribution services. - December 05, 2008 - Electric Book Works

Manic Epic Trilogy: Trimmings, Warranted and Ode to Joy is a Daring Collection of Memoirs by a Trained Artist/Healer

Manic Epic Trilogy: Trimmings, Warranted and Ode to Joy is a Daring Collection of Memoirs by a Trained Artist/Healer

The Manic Epic Trilogy, with Trimmings as the first manifestation, has an almost sing-song approach to defragmenting a disfigured life. Anca Dumitrescu, the author of this new trilogy, drops images to be gathered like so many apples, some golden, others made of lead, all intensely personal. There is nowhere to go but in, with forbearance. - December 04, 2008 - Anca Dumitrescu

Rod Carrillo Presents Bodega Charlie Latin House Anthem, "Oye Party," for Worldwide Release

Rod Carrillo Presents Bodega Charlie Latin House Anthem, "Oye Party," for Worldwide Release

Rod Carrillo - the electrifying producer that exploded on international dance floors this year - is at it again. He is a vibrant producer/remixer that has had a year full of hits for such artists as Donna Summer, Hardrox, Crystal Waters and Judy Torres. “Oye Party” is Rod... - December 04, 2008 - Dancemusiclabel.com/Carrillo Music LLC

Outskirts Press Announces the Publication of Prayer Is Our Power from Houston, TX Author Lonnie Pruitt

Outskirts Press author Lonnie Pruitt knows that finding inner peace in decidedly unsettling times is not easy. His new book, Prayer Is Our Power, contains a collection of prayers and poems specifically designed to help the reader gain a sense of well-being and self-knowledge by communicating... - December 04, 2008 - Outskirts Press, Inc.

Outskirts Press Announces Amazed by Grace, the Latest Highly-Anticipated Christian - Inspirational Book from Fayetteville, AR Author Carole Plemmons

Outskirts Press, Inc. has published Amazed by Grace by Carole Plemmons, which is the author’s most recent book to date. The 6.14 x 9.21 paperback in the Christian - Inspirational category is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and Barnes & Noble for a suggested... - December 04, 2008 - Outskirts Press, Inc.

Outskirts Press Announces Cuba Desk, the Latest Highly-Anticipated Fiction Book from Kings Park, NY Author Jim Motherway

Outskirts Press, Inc. has published Cuba Desk by Jim Motherway, which is the author’s most recent book to date. The 6.14 x 9.21 paperback in the Fiction category is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and Barnes & Noble for a suggested retail price of $11.95. The... - December 04, 2008 - Outskirts Press, Inc.

Outskirts Press Announces Shoot the Monkey, the Latest Highly-Anticipated Mores Book from Newfolden, MN Author Gary Barrett

Outskirts Press, Inc. has published Shoot the Monkey: Do You Really Know What You Know You Know? by Gary Barrett, which is the author’s most recent book to date. The 5.5 x 8.5 paperback in the Mores category is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and Barnes &... - December 04, 2008 - Outskirts Press, Inc.

Print and Design Firm Wins at National Awards Event

A Bradford print, branding and design company has won a national award for its work with some of the UK's top retailers. - December 03, 2008 - Sun Branding Solutions

Changes in the Freelance Writing Profession Slowly Turn Writers and Authors into Spammers

As publishers and agents utilize the internet more and more, freelance writers are getting a bad rap for sending out the same queries over and over again to the same people. The low cost of email submissions are turning legitimate writers into ‘spray and pray’ advertisers. - December 03, 2008 - MyManuscripts.com

Outskirts Press Announces Guilt Ridden, the Latest Highly-Anticipated Parental Memoirs Book from Piscataway, NJ Author Richard Ehrman

Outskirts Press, Inc. has published Guilt Ridden: Confessions of an Enabler by Richard Ehrman, which is the author’s most recent book to date. The 5.5 x 8.5 paperback in the Parental Memoirs category is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and Barnes & Noble for a... - December 03, 2008 - Outskirts Press, Inc.

Outskirts Press Announces The Paradise Puzzle, the Latest Highly-Anticipated Spiritual Book from Stamford, CT Author Ed Jones

Outskirts Press, Inc. has published The Paradise Puzzle: Living the balanced spiritual life we were intended to live. by Ed Jones, which is the author’s most recent book to date. The 5.5 x 8.5 paperback in the Spiritual category is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon... - December 03, 2008 - Outskirts Press, Inc.

Outskirts Press Announces the Publication of Living with Geometry from Bella Bella, B.C., Central Coast, Canada, BC Author Michael A. Green

Outskirts Press, Inc. has published Living With Geometry: Coming to an understanding with God, Life and the Universe... by Michael A. Green, which is the author’s most recent book to date. The 8.25 x 11 paperback in the Geometry - Non-Euclidean category is available worldwide on book retailer... - December 03, 2008 - Outskirts Press, Inc.

Outskirts Press Announces Sustained by Faith, the Latest Highly-Anticipated Religion/ Spirituality Book from Vanderbilt, MI Author Mary Ann Johnston

Outskirts Press, Inc. has published Sustained by Faith:Personal Awakening in God by Mary Ann Johnston which is the author’s most recent book to date. The 5.5 x 8.5 paperback in the Religion/ Spirituality category is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and Barnes &... - December 03, 2008 - Outskirts Press, Inc.

Outskirts Press Announces Knuckle Busting Bloody Breed, the Latest Highly-Anticipated Biography & Autobiography - Art Book from Lake Helen, FL Author Brad Helmuth

Outskirts Press, Inc. has published Knuckle Busting Bloody Breed by Brad Helmuth, which is the author’s most recent book to date. The 5.5 x 8.5 hardback w/ jacket in the Biography & Autobiography - Art category is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and Barnes... - December 02, 2008 - Outskirts Press, Inc.

Outskirts Press Announces 1968, the Latest Highly-Anticipated Fiction/ Historical Book from Encinitas, CA Author Stephen Douglas Hayes

Outskirts Press, Inc. has published 1968: A Bad Year to Come of Age by Stephen Douglas Hayes, which is the author’s most recent book to date. The 6.14 x 9.21 paperback in the Fiction/ Historical category is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and Barnes & Noble... - December 02, 2008 - Outskirts Press, Inc.

Outskirts Press Announces Last Words, the Latest Highly-Anticipated Fiction Book from Charlton, MA Author Michael Presutti

Outskirts Press, Inc. has published Last Words by Michael Presutti, which is the author’s most recent book to date. The 6.14 x 9.21 paperback in the Fiction category is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and Barnes & Noble for a suggested retail price of $14.95. - December 02, 2008 - Outskirts Press, Inc.

Outskirts Press Announces Understanding Autism Through Rapid Prompting Method, the Latest Highly-Anticipated Psychology Book from Austin, TX Author Soma Mukhopadhyay

Outskirts Press, Inc. has published Understanding Autism through Rapid Prompting Method by Soma Mukhopadhyay, which is the author’s most recent book to date. The 7.5 x 9.25 paperback in the Psychology category is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and Barnes &... - December 02, 2008 - Outskirts Press, Inc.

Outskirts Press Announces Guiding Their Way - Day by Day, the Latest Highly-Anticipated Child Development Book from Santa Rosa, CA Author Glo Wellman

Outskirts Press, Inc. has published Guiding Their Way - Day by Day by Glo Wellman, which is the author’s most recent book to date. The 5.5 x 8.5 paperback in the Child Development category is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and Barnes & Noble for a suggested... - December 02, 2008 - Outskirts Press, Inc.

Outskirts Press Announces One Speaks, the Latest Highly-Anticipated Inspiration & Personal Growth Book from Amarillo, TX Author Richela Chapman

Outskirts Press, Inc. has published One Speaks: Sacred Relationship Revealed by Richela Chapman, which is the author’s most recent book to date. The 6 x 9 paperback in the Inspiration & Personal Growth category is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and Barnes... - December 02, 2008 - Outskirts Press, Inc.

Outskirts Press Announces The 8 Pillars of Financial Greatness, the Latest Highly-Anticipated Personal Finance - General Book from Highland, UT Author Brian Nelson Ford

Outskirts Press, Inc. has published The 8 Pillars of Financial Greatness by Brian Nelson Ford, which is the author’s most recent book to date. The 6 x 9 paperback in the Personal Finance - General category is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and Barnes & Noble... - December 02, 2008 - Outskirts Press, Inc.

Outskirts Press Announces Loves' Lost Lyrics, the Latest Highly-Anticipated Fiction Book from Los Angeles, CA Author Vincent Grigsby

Outskirts Press, Inc. has published Loves' Lost Lyrics by Vincent Grigsby, which is the author’s most recent book to date. The 6 x 9 paperback in the Fiction category is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and Barnes & Noble for a suggested retail price of $9.95. - December 02, 2008 - Outskirts Press, Inc.

Outskirts Press Announces Timeless Toilet Tales, the Latest Highly-Anticipated Humor - Jokes & Riddles Book from Healdsburg, CA Author Joey Carnation

Outskirts Press, Inc. has published Timeless Toilet Tales by Joey Carnation, which is the author’s most recent book to date. The 6 x 9 paperback in the Humor - Jokes & Riddles category is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and Barnes & Noble for a suggested... - December 02, 2008 - Outskirts Press, Inc.

Outskirts Press Announces Rise of the Fallen Man, the Latest Christianity - Christian Life - General Book from Apple Valley, MN Author H.W. Chip LaPole

Outskirts Press, Inc. has published Rise of the Fallen Man: Deliverance from Bondage & Staying Free by H.W. Chip LaPole, which is the author’s most recent book to date. The 6.14 x 9.21 paperback in the Christianity - Christian Life - General category is available worldwide on book... - December 02, 2008 - Outskirts Press, Inc.

Outskirts Press Announces the Publication of Rescue at Pine Ridge from Woodland Hills, CA Author Erich Martin Hicks

Outskirts Press, Inc. has published Rescue at Pine Ridge: Based on a True American Story by Erich Martin Hicks, which is the author’s most recent book to date. The 5.5 x 8.5 paperback in the United States - 19th Century/Old West category is available worldwide on book retailer websites such... - December 02, 2008 - Outskirts Press, Inc.

Outskirts Press Announces Jonathan Jameson in the Crossroad Chronicles, the Latest Highly-Anticipated Children's Book from Modesto, CA Author C. V. Riebe

Outskirts Press, Inc. has published Jonathan Jameson in the Crossroad Chronicles: vol .1 Adventures in Heaven by C. V. Riebe, which is the author’s most recent book to date. The 6.14 x 9.21 paperback in the Children's category is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon... - December 02, 2008 - Outskirts Press, Inc.

Outskirts Press Announces Unsuitable Obsession, the Latest Highly-Anticipated Fiction/ Romance Book from Canyon Country, CA Author Trisha Fuentes

Outskirts Press, Inc. has published Unsuitable Obsession: Part One by Trisha Fuentes, which is the author’s most recent book to date. The 6.14 x 9.21 paperback in the Fiction/ Romance category is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and Barnes & Noble for a... - December 02, 2008 - Outskirts Press, Inc.

Outskirts Press Announces Emotions, the Latest Highly-Anticipated Poetry Book from Cabot, AR Author Susie Lawrence Boaz

Outskirts Press, Inc. has published Emotions: Poetry from the Heart by Susie Lawrence Boaz, which is the author’s most recent book to date. The 6.14 x 9.21 paperback in the Poetry category is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and Barnes & Noble for a suggested... - December 02, 2008 - Outskirts Press, Inc.

Outskirts Press Announces That Funny Empty Feeling, the Latest Highly-Anticipated Fiction/ Romance Book from Glen Ellyn, IL Author Matt Joswick

Outskirts Press, Inc. has published That Funny Empty Feeling by Matt Joswick, which is the author’s most recent book to date. The 6.14 x 9.21 paperback in the Fiction/ Romance category is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and Barnes & Noble for a suggested... - December 02, 2008 - Outskirts Press, Inc.

Outskirts Press Announces The Oakhampton Comfort Society, the Latest Highly-Anticipated United States - New England - Vermont Book from Danby, VT Author Roberta Hoy

Outskirts Press, Inc. has published The Oakhampton Comfort Society by Roberta Hoy, which is the author’s most recent book to date. The 6 x 9 paperback in the United States - New England - Vermont category is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and Barnes & Noble... - December 02, 2008 - Outskirts Press, Inc.

Outskirts Press Announces Dr. N, the Latest Highly-Anticipated Fiction Book from Dubuque, IA Author Jesse Elkins

Outskirts Press, Inc. has published Dr. N: Dr. N Vs. Billion Dollar Jake by Jesse Elkins, which is the author’s most recent book to date. The 6.14 x 9.21 paperback in the Fiction category is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and Barnes & Noble for a suggested... - December 02, 2008 - Outskirts Press, Inc.

Outskirts Press Announces Counting Sheep: in the Name of the Beast, the Latest Highly-Anticipated Religious - Christian Book from Elmira, NY Author Vincent Sodano

Outskirts Press, Inc. has published Counting Sheep: In the Name of the Beast: Revelation Chapter 13 Revisited by Vincent Sodano, which is the author’s most recent book to date. The 6.14 x 9.21 paperback in the Religious - Christian category is available worldwide on book retailer websites... - December 02, 2008 - Outskirts Press, Inc.

Outskirts Press Announces Unbroken, the Latest Highly-Anticipated Fiction/ General Book from Fulshear, TX Author Jason Babin

Outskirts Press, Inc. has published Unbroken by Jason Babin, which is the author’s most recent book to date. The 6 x 9 paperback in the Fiction/ General category is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and Barnes & Noble for a suggested retail price of $16.95. The... - December 02, 2008 - Outskirts Press, Inc.

DXA Consulting Releases FMPeerReview, Manuscript Tracking Software

DXA Consulting is proud to announce the release of FMPeerReview, a FileMaker-based relational database solution for small- to medium-sized publishers who must track the manuscript review process as part of content development. FMPeerReview is a comprehensive cross platform tool that manages... - December 01, 2008 - DXA Consulting

Outskirts Press Announces See!, the Latest Highly-Anticipated Medicine/ Health Care Book from Whittier, CA Author William N. May, M.D.

Outskirts Press, Inc. has published See!: Clear Vision and Good Looks For Life by William N. May, M.D., which is the author’s most recent book to date. The 6.14 x 9.21 paperback in the Medicine/ Health Care category is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and Barnes... - December 01, 2008 - Outskirts Press, Inc.

Outskirts Press Announces Cooking with Spirit, the Latest Highly-Anticipated Cooking/Food Book from Crystal Lake, IL Author Jasmine Rose

Outskirts Press, Inc. has published Cooking with Spirit by Jasmine Rose, which is the author’s most recent book to date. The 7 x 10 paperback in the Cooking/Food category is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and Barnes & Noble for a suggested retail price of $24. - December 01, 2008 - Outskirts Press, Inc.

Outskirts Press Announces Drinking From The Cup, the Latest Highly-Anticipated American Book from Jacksonville, FL Author Doug Saint Carter

Outskirts Press, Inc. has published Drinking From The Cup: One Man's Experiences, Efforts and Observations of Improving Race Relations by Doug Saint Carter, which is the author’s most recent book to date. The 5.5 x 8.5 paperback in the American category is available worldwide on book retailer... - December 01, 2008 - Outskirts Press, Inc.

Outskirts Press Announces Winners and Whiners, the Latest Highly-Anticipated Sales & Selling - Techniques Book from Wassenaar Author Frank Van Leer

Outskirts Press, Inc. has published Winners and Whiners: Overseas selling techniques by Frank van Leer, which is the author’s most recent book to date. The 6.14 x 9.21 paperback in the Sales & Selling - Techniques category is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon... - December 01, 2008 - Outskirts Press, Inc.

Outskirts Press Announces Chronology of the Book of Mormon Records, the Latest Highly-Anticipated Religion/ History Book from Las Vegas, NV Author Ray Martin

Outskirts Press, Inc. has published Chronology of the Book of Mormon Records: An In-depth Look by Ray Martin, which is the author’s most recent book to date. The 8.3 x 11.7 paperback in the Religion/ History category is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and Barnes... - December 01, 2008 - Outskirts Press, Inc.

Outskirts Press Announces Snowfall in Paris, the Latest Highly-Anticipated Travelogue Book from San Francisco, C Author Josette Laurence

Outskirts Press, Inc. has published Snowfall in Paris: A Young Woman's Pursuit of Adventure by Josette Laurence, which is the author’s most recent book to date. The 5 x 8 paperback in the Travelogue category is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and Barnes &... - December 01, 2008 - Outskirts Press, Inc.

Outskirts Press Announces the Publication of Everybody Ought to Know Who Jesus is from Greensboro, NC Author Claude Brightwell Sr.

Outskirts Press, Inc. has published Everybody Ought To Know Who Jesus Is by Claude Brightwell Sr., which is the author’s most recent book to date. The 6.14 x 9.21 paperback in the Religion - Bible - Commentaries & Interpretation category is available worldwide on book retailer websites... - November 30, 2008 - Outskirts Press, Inc.

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