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Former Lawman and Advocate for Victims of Sexual Violence Releases Book

Just this year, Ariel Castro was arrested in Cleveland, OH for the alleged kidnapping, rape, and abuse of Amanda Berry, Gina DeJesus, and Ashley Summers. Author, Christopher Rudy, a former lawman and advocate for victims of sexual violence wants everyone to look at past crimes of the same nature and realize that more needs to be done. - June 28, 2013 - Christopher Rudy

Musa Publishing Releases New Mystery/Thriller: Enter To Win by Kirsten Jany

If you're looking for a mystery/thriller with a Hollywood twist, check out Enter To Win by Kirsten Jany (released by Musa Publishing). Now available on Amazon, Kobo Books, and at Barnes and Noble. - June 27, 2013 - Kirsten Jany

Miami: A Survivor's Tale by Frank Abrams is Available for Sale, Pre-Publication Through The Black Mountain Press

"Flailing the air with the sharp wit of coconut machete words, Frank Abrams cuts the head square off Miami, nestles it under his arm, and boldly walks through the headless city, talking to himself. Everywhere people stare, eyes dumbed down, as plaintiff cries, barking dogs, gunshots and real estate developers drown together in a sunburned stew of history gone awry," Pete Gallagher, award winning writer. Author Frank Abrams, former Miami resident, is a federal panel attorney in Asheville, NC. - June 25, 2013 - Frank Abrams

Author Sara B, Lane Launches Kickstarter Campaign for Debut Novel Release

Author Sara B. Lane is launching a Kickstarter campaign to fund the first volume of her debut series The Phoenix. - June 25, 2013 - Sara B Lane

Data Protection Manager 2012 Book by System Center MVP's Published

Packt Publishing released a book about Microsoft Data Protection Manager 2012 by a team of System Center MVP’s. It was published on June 21 2013. The book gives Practical guidance that will help you get the most out of Microsoft System Center Data Protection Manager 2012. It will help you... - June 24, 2013 - Buchatech

Announcing the Publication Release of “The Emergency Room” by Joseph C. Scott III

The release of “The Emergency Room” is from inspirational author, Joseph C. Scott III : an inspirational story of the healing power of Prayer. Joseph has completed his second volume for Kindle eBook series Love Notes For The Soul, now available through Amazon.com exclusively on the... - June 23, 2013 - Joe Daddy's Place

New Mexico Set Designer Will Display Artwork at Premiere of Springtime Ballet “Thumbelina”

California Contemporary Ballet Delighted to Host After-Performance Displays of Miniaturized Set Pieces - June 22, 2013 - California DanceArts

Local Sculptor Will Display Artwork at Premiere of Springtime Ballet “Thumbelina”

California Contemporary Ballet Delighted to Host After-Performance Display of Nature-Themed Ceramic Creations - June 22, 2013 - California DanceArts

Simple and Eco Friendly Online Store - Grand Opening

SimpleAndEco.com, an online specialty store with eco friendly, organic, and all natural goods, has announced their grand opening weekend will be on June 29, 2013. - June 22, 2013 - Aly Sanger

First e-Book About the Japanese Garden Funda-in, a Small Zen Temple in the Tofuku-Ji Temple Complex in Kyoto Released by Real Japanese Gardens

The team of Real Japanese Gardens has released the world-wide first e-book about the Japanese garden in Funda-in temple, which was first built by Zen priest Sesshu and partially re-designed by modern Japanese garden master Shigemori Mirei. - June 21, 2013 - Real Japanese Gardens

Latino Pop-Star Cristian Castro Attached to Indie Film "Deliverance"

Independent USC graduate filmmakers attach Latino Pop-star Cristian Castro to the film “Deliverance,” making it his big screen debut. The film “Deliverance” is a dramatic thriller based on the powerful true story of a domestic violence survivor. The film is intended to inspire change about this pandemic social issue through beautiful story telling. - June 20, 2013 - Deliverance, LLC

Book News: Susan Mallery’s Just One Kiss Tops 500 Amazon Reviews

At a time when book buying decisions are more influenced than ever by online reviews, Susan Mallery’s Just One Kiss has topped 500 customer reviews on Amazon – with an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars – after a mere three weeks of release. Just One Kiss is the first book of... - June 20, 2013 - Susan Mallery

Balloon Cat Animation Proudly Presents a New Animated Children's E-Book; "The Pick-Up Princess"

"Encouraging reading through unforgettable characters." Balloon Cat is dedicated to creating fun content for all ages, but especially children. Children deserve quality entertainment and full, bright animation. Balloon Cat's goal is to completely infuse art and reading to bring about new experiences and new love for both animation and the written word. This latest release features a spunky little girl who finds creative ways to avoid cleaning her room. - June 19, 2013 - Balloon Cat Animated e-Books

My Beautiful Life Finance and Business Contributor, Nicole Valentine Appeared on ARISE TV's "Our Take" Talk Show

My Beautiful Life's Finance and Business Contributor, Nicole Valentine appeared on "Our Take" with Christina Brown on ARISE TV June 18th. Arise News "Our Take" is a daily one-hour afternoon show with a women's perspective. Hosted by Arise America News Anchor Christina Brown, the... - June 19, 2013 - My Beautiful Life

World Cast Movie is History’s First to Cast and Shoot Actors Globally

Actors audition from anywhere in the world, and those that are cast are sent film studios to shoot from home. - June 19, 2013 - World Cast Movie

Minnesota Man, Michael Salmonson is a Pillsbury Bake-Off Semifinalist

Pillsbury has suggested using press releases to encourage voting for this years semi-fimalists. Public voting is a new process for the Pillsbury Bake-Off. - June 19, 2013 - Michael Salmonson

Book Targets Link Between Sedentary Lifestyle Such as That from Social Media Use, and Obesity

Is their really a connection between social media and fat? - June 18, 2013 - Naheed Ali

The Penguin Rocks Named Featured Station by StreamFinder.com

Online radio listeners help The Penguin Rocks become a Featured Station at StreamFinder.com, a massive online radio directory. - June 18, 2013 - The Penguin Rocks

Queen of Indie Soul, Conya Doss Celebrated Her Birthday Weekend, on Stage with Lyfe Jennings and in the Nation's Capital This Past Weekend

Conya Doss celebrated her birthday by setting two stages on fire this past weekend. She shared the stage with Lyfe Jennings, in Akron, Ohio last Friday and then followed up with a fiery performance on the Big Stage, at the Nationals Stadium, in DC the next day. Since the 2012 release of her 6th album, A Pocketful of Purpose, her Washington DC fans have been eagerly waiting for her to perform in the nation's capital - they were not disappointed. - June 18, 2013 - Conya Doss

Members Only Featuring Jennie Ottinger

In her new exhibition Members Only, Ottinger explores the little laws that separate the chosen ones from the masses, whether they be members of a congregation, Boy Scouts or sorority sisters. Ottinger navigates the aesthetics of these exclusive societies, depicting the precarious moment when a child's adorable uniform, from the right angle, looks almost like a cult member's regalia. Ottinger revisits childhood's most exclusive clubs with her signature combination of nostalgia and horror. - June 17, 2013 - Johansson Projects

Rob Lopez Kicks Off Summer by Self-Publishing "A Soulless Christmas and Other Tales of Forsaken Stars"

Author Rob Lopez has compiled several of his pieces from Forsakenstars.com, in an ebook titled "A Soulless Christmas and Other Tales of Forsaken Stars," released for Kindle on amazon.com on June 14, 2013. - June 17, 2013 - Robert R Lopez

New Book O! Jackie Explores the Private Life of Jackie Kennedy and JFK’s Alleged Infidelity

Mercedes King creates a buzz-worthy tale in her debut novel, O! Jackie, a story that explores how Jackie Kennedy dealt with JFK's alleged infidelities and trysts with Marilyn Monroe. - June 16, 2013 - Mercedes King

New Business Book Just Released, The Little Book of Planning Wisdom

Businessman and CEO, Charles D. Harpool is pleased to announce the release of his new book, The Little Book of Planning Wisdom. Planning is an essential element toward accomplishing an mission. Planning is the first of the four functions of management and the foundation for the other three... - June 16, 2013 - Charles D. Harpool

Collin Stover Performs Magic at The Church Brew Works in Lawrenceville

The Church Brew Works hired Collin Stover to entertain their guests on Sunday, June 9th, with his table-side magic. While guests enjoyed their food, they were treated with a personal sleight of hand show. - June 15, 2013 - The Magic of Collin Stover

One Family’s Inspirational Journey from a Medical Diagnosis to a New Look on Life

Dr. Erica Kosal has written a wonderful new inspirational book about her family’s journey through a tough medical diagnosis. Kosal says, “A medical diagnosis can change your life, but how you deal with that news decides your future.” She hopes her book reminds everyone that miracles surround them daily; there is power in belief; and when there is hope, there is possibility. - June 15, 2013 - Erica Kosal

New Book, Into the Night, is an Urban Supernatural Fiction Novel

Author, Shannon Pearce is pleased to announce the release of her novel, Into the Night. This new work is a tale of vampires, a supernatural underworld, and loyalty. - June 15, 2013 - Shannon Pearce

Online Search for Art Finds Artist to Design CD Cover for L.A. Jazz Musician

Rumi Flute, an L.A. jazz flutist, was looking for colorful art to adorn her new CD cover titled "Rumi & Zabumba Rumba" when she found the uplifting artwork of Lindy Gaskill. - June 15, 2013 - Art by Lindy

Durjoy Datta Introduces a Fresh New Face in Indian Literature - Shomprakash is 22 Years Old, and an International Author Already

A 22 year old IT Consultant, living in Bangalore has been brought to Indian bookshelves by Durjoy Datta & Sachin Garg (Grapevine India Publishers). Shomprakash Sinha Roy's first novel - "The Pink Smoke" is already a rising social media phenomenon. - June 15, 2013 - Shomprakash

Christiansen-Arner Launch New Online Video Gallery of Their Sculptures

The artists believe that they are as much part of the landscape as stones and water and sunlight and the world of art that sometimes they forget all about the huge technological developments taking place and how fast the world has become. - June 15, 2013 - Christiansen-Arner Sculpture

Not Tonight Josephine to Release New EP, Common Gold, Tuesday July 9th

The Common Gold EP from Tampa based independent rock band Not Tonight Josephine will be released worldwide via iTunes and all digital outlets Tuesday July 9th. A lyric video for first single “Common Gold” will debut Monday June 24th. - June 15, 2013 - Not Tonight Josephine

Jill Konrath to Present at Inside Sales Virtual Summit, the Largest B2B Sales Event Ever

Jill Konrath will be joining 50 sales authors and leaders at the Guinness Book of World Record certified largest virtual sales summit. - June 14, 2013 - Leapfrog Strategies, Inc.

Syndicated Travel Columnist, Sandy Zimmerman Reviews the Latest Developments in Downtown Los Angeles

Sandy Zimmerman described upbeat the latest developments in downtown Los Angeles, "Known as the financial district for many years, downtown Los Angeles is now bustling with even more activities." - June 14, 2013 - Sandy Zimmerman

2013 Evolving Conscious Health Cruise to Feature Funny Nurse Karyn Buxman

Nationally recognized keynoter, neurohumorist and author Karyn Buxman headlines the 2013 Evolving Conscious Health Cruise. - June 14, 2013 - Karyn Buxman

On June 14 Hot Ink Press Will Release a New Erotic Romance, "The Winter Girl"

"The Winter Girl" is written by British author Elodie Parkes. - June 14, 2013 - Elodie Parkes Erotic Romance

Talk Show Host/ Columnist Sandy Zimmerman Interviewed Nancy Knorr, Featured Vocalist with the Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra

Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra featured vocalist Nancy Knorr explained, "When music or anything else is good, it is like cream rising to the top. Big band music has survived because the public still loves the songs." - June 14, 2013 - Sandy Zimmerman

Nylon Fusion Theatre Company Announces the Playwrights for Their Festival: "This Round’s on Us" Independence, on July 2 and 3, Featuring Two New Plays by Don Nigro

New plays by award-winning Don Nigro, Matt Crowley, Jack Karp, Cassie M. Seinuk, David Meyers, Scott Tobin, Peter Marino, Joseph Samuel Wright, and Dan Roth. Hosted by comedian Jason Andors. - June 12, 2013 - Nylon Fusion Theatre Company

Pulitzer Prize Winner Launches Kickstarter Campaign for Father's Day

A Pulitzer Prize winner and New York Times Best Selling author Chris Rose launches his Kickstarter.com campaign to fund the long-awaited follow-up to 1 Dead in the Attic. The new book is As Not Seen on Oprah, just in time for Father's Day awards. - June 12, 2013 - Chris Rose

Best-Selling Amazon.com Author, Rolf Margenau Releases New Novel

Frogworks Publishing announces the publication of Master Gardener by Tewksbury, New Jersey, author, Rolf Margenau. This book is subtitled: a novel about gardening, magic seeds, eco-terrorism, politics, big business, love and Wylie Cypher. - June 12, 2013 - Rolf Margenau

Joy Ride Productions Announces New Film, Saint; Filming to Begin in Florida

Hollywood isn’t the only place that the film industry is alive says Joy Ride Productions founder/ director of a new psychological thriller, Saint. After extensive industry training, Full Sail University student, Frank Rishel, is preparing to make his feature-length debut with the story of... - June 11, 2013 - Joy Ride Productions

Dw Dunphy’s Latest Album Searches for Meaning in Life’s Patterns

Ambitious song cycle represents two years of work for New Jersey indie-pop stalwart. - June 11, 2013 - Introverse Music Ltd.

SAMO Graffiti Artist Al Diaz to be a Featured Artist in Writing on It All Project on June 16th

Al Diaz, co-creator of SAMO© graffiti, and a veteran of the NYC graffiti art scene, will be a featured artist at the Writing on it All Project to be held on Governors Island on June 16th 2013. “Al creates a surprising amount of messages, anecdotes, warnings, insults, etc. using the... - June 11, 2013 - Al Diaz

Godzilla to Raid Indianapolis

Godzilla suit actor Haruo Nakajima to appear at Days of the Dead convention in Indianapolis July 5 -7. Monster Japan travel guide author will assist him. - June 11, 2013 - Armand Vaquer, Author

New Canadian Author Publishes an Essential Yoga Book for Children

Toronto author Jennifer Amor has published a children’s picture book titled I’m A Little Yogi: Yoga for Children. It is a guide for caregivers and children who are interested in health, wellness, growth, and yoga. It is a short and sweet book with amazing illustrations to depict each... - June 11, 2013 - Jennifer Amor

Domestic Violence Survivor Brings Global Concert to Buffalo for 4th Year

Suzanne Perry has been to hell, and spent 22 years there. Luckily, she's made it back. After a year of soul-searching, she found herself and began her march in the name of all who have been overtaken and abused in their lives. From a suburb just outside of Buffalo, New York, USA, the 4th annual concert to commemorate all who have lost their voice, all who are in limbo, and all who have survived through domestic violence will take place. - June 11, 2013 - Love Shouldnt Hurt.TV

Laura Rathe Fine Art Announces George Krause: "A Night in Summer White"

Contemporary Houston Art Gallery Presents Artist Exhibition & Signature Summer Event Featuring Works by Internationally Renowned Photographer - June 10, 2013 - Laura Rathe Fine Art

Insightful Book Reveals One Man’s Meaningful Journey

Author Jan Gero reveals that there is life after 50, 60, and, hopefully, long after 80. - June 10, 2013 - Jan Gero

Crowd-Pleasing The Wedding Singer to Finish Slow Burn Theatre's Fourth Season

After the critical successes of the first three shows, Avenue Q, Side Show, and Sweeney Todd, the award-winning Slow Burn Theatre Company ends its fourth season with the feel-good show The Wedding Singer. The Wedding Singer takes us back to a time when hair was big, greed was good, collars were up,... - June 09, 2013 - Slow Burn Theatre

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