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Australian Author Releases New Spiritual Fiction Novel

Author and transformational coach Cassandra Sturdy is pleased to announce the release of her debut spiritual fiction novel, The Twelve Attunements, a book that entertains and enlightens at the same time. - February 21, 2013 - Cassandra Sturdy

¡CityArts! Accepting Nominations for Annual Sr. Ann Keefe Award

Providence ¡CityArts! for Youth is now accepting nominations for their 3rd Annual Sister Ann Keefe Award for Creativity and Social Justice. Nominations can be submitted through a form on the ¡CityArts! website (www.providencecityarts.org), or through their Facebook page... - February 21, 2013 - Providence CityArts for Youth

The 2B Show - Search for the Next Big Thing

The potential of the Internet, with sites such as Youtube and Facebook, means that Film Festivals are not the only way for writers, directors, actors and producers to get their work noticed. - February 21, 2013 - 2b Acting Ltd

Author Tab Edwards Releases His Latest Book: Batman, Robin, David Beckham, and the Naked King. The "Definitive Guide to Becoming a Getter Presenter."

In this his sixth book, Tab Edwards offers insight and best practices to help readers deliver better presentations and to become more effective public speakers in general. - February 21, 2013 - TMBE

Launch of Free Android App: 10 Steps to Lucid Dreams

The hit website, World of Lucid Dreaming, has launched a free tutorial-based Android application, 10 Steps to Lucid Dreams. Written by an expert in lucid dreaming, the app creates a structured lesson plan for "waking up" in your dreams, starting with improving your nightly dream... - February 20, 2013 - World of Lucid Dreaming

New Book on the Vietnam War Just Released

Vietnam veteran, Art De Groot is pleased to announce the release of his new book, Bu Ku Kilo. This work outlines the author’s experiences during the Vietnam War. - February 20, 2013 - Art De Groot

Broadcaster Releases Nostalgia-Filled Memoir

Announcement & info of published memoir; Short bio & credentials of author; Brief career history; Availability of book for purchase. - February 20, 2013 - Dave Archard

Mr. Crispy to Perform at Ripley's Believe It or Not! Grand Prairie, TX for World Sword Swallower's Day

Sword Swallowers Association International (SSAI) President Dan Meyer announced the 6th annual World Sword Swallower's Day to raise awareness of sword swallowers worldwide. Founded by SSAI and co-sponsored by Ripley Entertainment, World Sword Swallower's Day 2013 will be observed on February 23rd, 2013 in conjunction with February as National Swallowing Disorders Month. More than 30 sword swallowers are expected to "drop swords" at Ripley's Believe it or Not! locations worldwide. - February 20, 2013 - Mr Crispy Entertainment, LLC

Exhibit Marketers Café Publishes "Exhibitor Education Manifesto"

For trade show exhibitors looking to improve their results, the best place to start may be by educating their exhibit staff. However, education is often the last thing on an exhibit manager's list, or budget. A recent survey by the Center for Exhibition Industry Research (CEIR) found that... - February 20, 2013 - ImageSpecialist

Pilot Shares His Love of Flying in His New Action Novel, Human Interference

Pilot, Donald L. Reavis is pleased to announce the release of his new action adventure novel, Human Interference. This novel combines the author's love of flying and aviation with action, adventure, and suspense. - February 20, 2013 - Donald L. Reavis

Launch of The Lucid Dreaming FAST TRACK Course

World of Lucid Dreaming has launched an exciting new product which claims to teach anyone how to lucid dream - or their money back. Lucid dreaming is the ability to become conscious and self-aware within the dreamstate. It is a scientifically proven state of awareness. Today there are millions of... - February 19, 2013 - World of Lucid Dreaming

Two Free Self-Help E-Books on Amazon Now

Mauro Neaus is the sole writer of Self-Help books and plans on to continue to bring great quality self-help books to all readers in need. And now he is offering two for free. - February 19, 2013 - Mauro Neaus

Jo Dee Messina Makes Music with Twitter

Embracing technology and social media, Jo Dee Messina took only days to produce a downloadable single and streaming music video in an industry that traditionally takes months to navigate from idea to distribution. She enlisted her Twitter followers, asking them to tweet pictures of themselves holding up handwritten signs to be included in the video for “Unbreakable.” After watching her account “blow up” with replies and retweets, Messina decided to enlist TuneCore to distribute online. - February 18, 2013 - Jo Dee Messina

Critics Praise Debut from British Prog Rockers Flicker

Neoteric progressive rock band Flicker are receiving critical praise after the January release of their debut album, “How Much Are You Willing to Forget.” - February 18, 2013 - Flicker

dancEnlight Presents the World Premiere of "Sacred Existence"

dancEnlight, a professional 501(c)(3) modern dance company, is proud to present the world premiere of "Sacred Existence" in the Hartford, CT area. This work is inspired by the documentary film "The Unmistaken Child" directed by Nati Baratz. - February 18, 2013 - Connecticut Concert Ballet

PAC’s Louise Pharand at Art Dubai Next Month

Louise Pharand proudly accepts the gracious invitation by Art Dubai to attend its fair 19 - 23 March, 2013. - February 18, 2013 - Pharand Art

Young Writers Competition Awards to be Presented 2/21/2013 at Comer Museum in Sylacauga, Alabama

The Young Writers Short Story Competition Awards will be presented to the 3 winners at 6:30 pm. on Feb. 21, 2013 at the Isabel Comer Museum in Sylacauga Alabama. Judges for the contest are Shirley Ferguson, Cabot Barden, and Donna Rentfroe. - February 17, 2013 - Cabot Barden-Author

Monster Japan Travel Guide Author Armand Vaquer at Mad Monster Party

Armand Vaquer, author of "The Monster Movie Fan's Guide To Japan" to attend Mad Monster Party convention in Charlotte, North Carolina March 22-24. - February 17, 2013 - Armand Vaquer, Author

Award-Winning Short Story Writer, Ripley Patton, Releases Her First Novel, Ghost Hand

Ripley Patton grew up in a sleepy town in Southern Illinois just like the main character of her new young adult paranormal thriller, Ghost Hand. In the first book of this three book series, seventeen-year-old Olivia Black discovers that her ghost hand, a rare birth defect, can do more than light up... - February 17, 2013 - Ripley Patton

Indie Game Developer Launches Free Android App

A free-as-in-beer android game, Battle Moon: 2075 is targeting devices 2.2 and greater. So, you can play it even if you're sporting the original Droid. Paralarc has described the game as an "arcade shooter," competing with several top names, playable on the most android devices. The game is scheduled for release in May 2013, with beta release and testing in April. - February 17, 2013 - Paralarc Entertainment

Valentine's Day is Sweet for the Wedding Industry

Jan Hurst says that on Valentine's Day six million Americans expected to be proposed to or to propose. This bodes well for the wedding industry, and jewelers may have already reaped the rewards of that romance. The wedding 'industry' includes florists, chapels, ministers and officiants, calligraphers, stationers, musicians, wedding gown purveyors, venues, caterers and many more businesses, large and small. - February 16, 2013 - Wedding Calligraphy by Jan Hurst

Just in Time for Valentine's Day, Acclaimed Author Candace Conradi Wraps Up Her Tweets in a Luscious Box of Simple Wisdom That Feeds the Heart and Eases the Mind

For a taste of sweet simple wisdom that feeds the heart and eases the mind, Author Candace Conradi's labor of daily Twitter messages have been "boxed together" in an inspiring new book "Sweet Tweets, 140 Characters of Wisdom, Volume I." Author of multiple books that encourage and inspire people to live their lives fully, "Sweet Tweets" is her sweetest yet! - February 14, 2013 - Conradi Enterprises

"Stab Yourself in the Heart Because Love is Bullsh*t" Playlist

Ancient History’s Donald Ducote has put together the ultimate Anti-Valentine’s Day playlist to coincide with their new album, Tracks. - February 14, 2013 - Ancient History

New Suspenseful Mystery Novel Pitting Good Versus Evil in Modern Day Society

Author, Cynthia Hearne Darling is pleased to announce the release of her suspenseful mystery novel, Shunned: Outcasts in the Land. - February 14, 2013 - Cynthia Hearne Darling

YallaTV, VOD and the Independent Filmmaker: a Powerful Partnership

Regardless of who pleads guilty, the verdict is the same: The rise of video on demand (VOD) has changed the fate of independent film distribution. - February 14, 2013 - YallaTV

Michelle Shocked Launches Marilyn Monroe Sheet Music Campaign with Valentine’s Day Gift “I Will be Loved” by Shocked Inspired by Monroe Portrait Gives Fans Rare Treat

Michelle Shocked publishes “I Will be Loved” score - inspired by Marilyn Monroe portrait by David Willardson - as sheet music to give fans rare treat for romantic V-Day holiday. The Marilyn Monroe score is part of a 10-part series of as-yet-unrecorded songs (by Shocked) and portraits (by Willardson) title Indelible Women. Michelle plans to publish one new score from the series each month. The sheet music is only available via www.michelleshocked.com and only costs $5.00 each. - February 13, 2013 - Michelle Shocked

It’s Official: Jane Falke is a Published Author, Her Book, Eat Healthy be Healthy at Any Age is on Amazon

Jane Falke, Nutritionist Naturally, has used her 20+ years as an expert nutritionist, her Master in Holistic Nutrition, and her experience as associate chef, instructor, and the science of raw food nutrition certification from Living Light Culinary Arts Institute, and a certification in plant-based nutrition from eCornell University and T. Colin Campbell Foundation to write Eat Healthy Be Healthy at Any Age. - February 13, 2013 - The Nutritionist Naturally

Scottsdale Photographer Chosen as Rising Star by Phoenix Home & Garden Magazine

Award winning Fine Art Photographer Cheyenne L. Rouse is featured in the March 2013 issue of Phoenix Home & Garden Magazine. - February 13, 2013 - Cheyenne L Rouse Photography

New Self-Help Parenting Book for Single Parents Just Released

Mary Elizabeth Jones is pleased to announce her new Self-help parenting book, A Single Mother: A Few Perspectives. - February 13, 2013 - Mary Elizabeth Jones M.A

New Contemporary Humor Novel is Leaving Readers Laughing, Crying, and Sharing

Author Robert Kral is pleased to announce that his new book, Idiotville received the 2012 Pinnacle Achievement Award for best book in the category of humor. The book targets 21st century people, places, practices, and institutions, exaggerates, and then has a belly laugh at their expense. - February 13, 2013 - Robert Kral

Copywriter’s Profit Center Announces Its 2013 E-Zine of the Year Award

Jay Huling, a 25-year veteran of the direct marketing industry, was honored for his monthly publication “The Huling Letter.” - February 12, 2013 - Jay Huling

Author Pens Prequel to His Renegade Book Series After Readers Wanted More

Accomplished author, Joe Prentis is pleased to announce the release of Redemption, the prequel to his Renegade Book Series. The prequel came about from the request of many of his readers. Washington 1865: As the American Civil War drew to a close, military and government leaders realized they were... - February 12, 2013 - Joe Prentis

New York Debut of "Wiesenthal" One-Man Play at 92nd Street Y - 4/10/13 - During Holocaust National Days of Remembrance

Marking its New York premiere, playwright, actor and Drama Critics Circle Award Winner Tom Dugan will present “Wiesenthal,” a one-man play that portrays the famed concentration camp survivor Simon Wiesenthal’s life pursuit for bringing Nazi criminals to justice, at 92nd Street Y... - February 11, 2013 - Tom Dugan Plays

Theresa Roemer’s Valentine Truffles at Bar 12 in Saks Fifth Avenue – Proceeds to Benefit Child Legacy International

Theresa Roemer and Saks Fifth Avenue are very excited to announce the Valentine selection of her Signature Truffles at Bar 12, Saks Fifth Avenue, Houston Galleria. Proceeds from the truffles will benefit Child Legacy International. - February 11, 2013 - Theresa Roemer LLC

"Dying to Make a Film" - The Book

A young actor comes up with a crazy idea to finance his first film, he becomes a member of a powerful Colombian drug cartel run by Pablo Escobar and his life becomes stranger than fiction. - February 10, 2013 - Sir Ray Mann

New Self-Help Book Released - The Quest: 8 Simple Steps to Finding and Fulfilling Your Life's Purpose

Global business leader, Gary Doyle is pleased to announce the release of his new self-help book, “The Quest: 8 Simple Steps to Finding and Fulfilling Your Life's Purpose.” - February 10, 2013 - Gary Doyle

Grand Canyon-Guide to South Rim Trail, Upgrade Just Released

Grand Canyon-Your South Rim Trail Gude for Hiking, Dining & Lodging has just been released with new content updates. This guidebook now covers the entire South Rim Trail from The Watchtower on the eastern terminus to Hermit's Rest on the west. New photographs and content descriptions now covers the entire South Rim Trail. - February 09, 2013 - Frederick Fichman

Award Winning California Author Releases New Romantic Suspense Novel, Blaize of Trouble

Award winning author, Louise Crawford is pleased to announce the release of her romantic suspense novel, Blaize of Trouble. - February 09, 2013 - Louise Crawford

New Age Book Released Entitled: Oh My Genetics Of Divinity

New Age New Thought Book “Oh My Genetics Of Divinity” claims to resolve the riddle and reveals the code of Eternal Consciousness that is already embedded in the human DNA and designed to guide the individual to a delightful and purposeful life experience, thereby collectively ushering a new era of peace and harmony. - February 09, 2013 - Joy Ghosh

Deepwater Horizon Disaster and Sea Turtles Serve as Backdrop in New Novel

New novel explores the destruction caused by the oil spill as a family struggles to overcome the past. - February 08, 2013 - P.C. Zick

Southwest Florida Author Publishes Second Novel

Southwest Florida author T.W. Vanderneck published her second novel, Heart Shaped Scars, in February. Heart Shaped Scars is available in paperback and on Kindle through Amazon.com. "Heart Shaped Scars is an emotional look inside a woman's life – a damaged life, in many ways," said... - February 08, 2013 - T.W. Vanderneck

Harry Stendhal Presents: Fluxhouse™/Fluxcity™ Prefabricated/Modular Building System

George Maciunas Foundation is pleased to present “Fluxhouse™/Flucity™: Prefabricated Modular Building System” that can resist natural disaster, hurricanes, earthquakes, and floods. - February 07, 2013 - George Maciunas Foundation Inc.

Florida Artist’s Work Reflects Revival of Classical Realism

At the upcoming American International Fine Art Fair, Eric Bossik, a top Florida artist, will exhibit nude figure drawings that exemplify the resurgence of classical realism in the art world. Mr. Bossik will display some of his most striking drawings of nude figures at the fair, which will be held... - February 07, 2013 - Eric Bossik

New Feline Photoblog Travelling Cats Features Cat Pictures from Around the World

For over ten years, Vanessa Morgan has been snapping pictures of every cat she meets during her travels around the world. The new feline photoblog Travelling Cats is the collection of those cat pictures. - February 07, 2013 - Vanessa Morgan

Zorba Publishers Pvt Ltd, brings Self-Publishing to India

Zorba Publishers Pvt Ltd, brings self-publishing to India. This is the fastest growing platform for publishing in the West, now introduced in India. This platform is for all writers who are looking to publish their dream book. Amish Tripathi author of Immortals of Meluha, self-published, became a... - February 07, 2013 - Zorba Books Pvt Ltd.(opc)

Product of My Environment Has Done It Again

Product Of My Environment is now a short film. It started as a book, then an award winner, and a song. Short film premiere of Product Of My Environment will be March 16, 2013, at the Black Spectrum Theatre, Jamaica, NY from 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm. You can get further information at http://www.productofmyenvironment.net. - February 06, 2013 - Product Of My environment

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