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Decatur City Schools Get Ready for the 2nd Annual River City Film Festival
The River City Film Festival invites filmmakers of all ages to submit short (less than 20 minutes) or feature films by the extended deadline of February 24, 2012. This year the Festival is open to all movie genres with entries for original short and feature films in one of the following categories, Young Filmmaker Short (grades K-12), Young Filmmaker Feature (graded K-12), Independent Filmmaker Short and Independent Filmmaker Feature. - February 05, 2012 - River City Film Festival
American Writers & Artists Inc. Names Mindy Tyson McHorse the New Editor of The Barefoot Writer
Mindy Tyson McHorse begins her role as Editor of the popular e-magazine with the February issue, detailing some of the most fun, in-demand, and well-paid writing opportunities available today. - February 05, 2012 - American Writers & Artists, Inc. (AWAI)
Elle Febbo Celebrates Birthday with OC Foster Youth Through “My Giving” Campaign
Former Orangewood Children’s Home resident turned bestselling children’s author gives back for her birthday, and invites others to do the same. - February 05, 2012 - Febbo Media, LLC.
Creative Writing Teacher Publishes Adult Students' Poetry Through Worded Write Publishing
The people who contributed to the "Measuring Twine: Poetry With Strings Attached" anthology come from across the country and range in age from 26 to 86, spanning four generations. They have all attended Jim Mitsui's recent classes through the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute; or Arizona State University undergraduate and graduate programs; or Southern New Hampshire University Online; or in high school or workshops. - February 05, 2012 - Worded Write
Florida Author Releases New Book That Mixes Psychology, the Law of Attractions and Self Help Techniques
Author, Ahnalira Koan is pleased to announce her book, Care and Feeding of Dragons: Confession of a Diabetic: Beyond Law of Attraction to Align Within. Life will always guide people to be the best they can be if they are willing to embrace the journey. Care and Feeding of Dragons offers a guide to people for empowering themselves and realizing their full potential. - February 04, 2012 - Author, Ahnalira Koan
Louisville Calligraphy & Art Announces Classes
Jan Hurst of Louisville Calligraphy & Art announces an upcoming series of classes sponsored by the Arts Council of Southern Indiana. These classes will be held at the YMCA in New Albany, Indiana and will be taught by Hurst, an award winning artist and calligrapher. - February 04, 2012 - Wedding Calligraphy by Jan Hurst
Debut Novel Captures Small Town Life – With Some Unexpected Twists
Author Frances Grote is pleased to announce the release of her new book, Fire In The Henhouse. - February 04, 2012 - Frances Grote
Three-Time Cancer Survivor Reveals Key Prevention, Treatment and Survival Information in Two New Books
The Single Source Cancer Course Volumes 1 and 2 by S. Wilking Horan are Available Beginning This Week at Amazon.com and Other Retailers - February 03, 2012 - The Single Source Cancer Course
"The Taoism of Facebook" Sees Bump from Facebook IPO
Joe Bagori Publishing announced that its publication “The Taoism of facebook,” the ultimate definition of facebook, is riding the wave of IPO interest. - February 03, 2012 - Joe Bagori Publishing
Author Donates 100% of Book Proceeds to Animal Shelter
Throughout the month of February, L.R. Williamson raises donation to 100% of proceeds (up from fifty-precent) of Prairie Springs to Blue Paws Animal Shelter. - February 03, 2012 - LRWilliamson.com
Chicago’s Francesca’s Forno to Feature Neo-Impressionist Painter Gregory A. Page This Friday
This Friday, February 3, 2012, from 7 to 9 p.m. Chicago’s acclaimed restaurant Francesca’s Forno will be hosting a wine tasting featuring Neo-Impressionist Painter and Chicago native Gregory A. Page. The fine dining Italian restaurant first invited Page to be a guest artist last month... - February 03, 2012 - GregoryAllenPage
New Suspense Thriller is the First Book in the Montclair Murders Series by North Carolina Author
Author, M. Everett Baylor is pleased to announce the release of his new book, The Garden. This suspense novel is the first in the Montclair Murders thriller series. - February 03, 2012 - Author, M. Everett Baylor
Lilith Ohannessian Announcing Art Exhibition “Seeing the Spirit”
The exhibit will include the Sumi-e paintings and graphite pencil drawings of Lilith Ohannessian which are a demonstration of artist's interest in interpreting the spirit rather than the a photographic representation of an object. Lilith Ohannessian is a contemporary Canadian artist of Armenian... - February 03, 2012 - Lilith Ohannessian Studio
New Book on the 2012 Realities, Myths, and Shift of Ages
Author, Peter Christian is pleased to announce his new book, The Shift of the Ages through 2012 and Beyond. This book discusses the 2012 phenomenon, “What is so 2012 about 2012?” - February 03, 2012 - Author, Peter Christian
Gina Marsh Releases Second Original Song on iTunes
Massachusetts teen singer and songwriter Gina Marsh has released her newest original song, titled "Just Forget It", which is available now on iTunes. Gina recorded "Just Forget It" at Cybersound Studios in Boston. In addition to writing the music and lyrics, Gina also plays... - February 02, 2012 - Gina Marsh Music
Author to Speak at Humanists of Georgia Meeting
Scott Smith, author of "Legacy: The Secret History of Proto-Fascism in America's Greatest Little City," will speak at the Feb. 19 Humanists of Georgia meeting at Atlanta Freethought Hall. - February 02, 2012 - LegacyLaGrange.com
New Book Brings to Life the Real Inspiration in the Haitian Community and Culture
Author, Shannon Enete is pleased to announce her book, Teeth Not Tears. This new work is a testimony to the human spirit. It is a biography depicting the lives of two Haitian brothers whose love is sure to change people. - February 02, 2012 - Author, Shannon Enete
Colorado Author Releases New Book That Shows How to Live Successfully and Joyfully
Author and Coach, Sheri Kaye Hoff is pleased to announce her book, Living Successfully and Joyfully Every Day: 90 Days of Inspiration. The book focuses on creating a joy filled and successful life, every moment of every day. - February 02, 2012 - Author, Sheri Kaye Hoff
Suspense and Horror for E-Readers Released
Suspense author releases short story compilation exclusively for E-Readers. The tales of terror take the reader through a maze of the mysterious and macabre as eclectic characters face their worst fears as well as the unknown. The stories range from the twisted and slightly humorous, to the more horrific stories such as The Waiting List. The e-book contains six short stories that will keep you, the reader, on the edge. - February 02, 2012 - JC
Nylon Fusion Collective Presents the First Annual "This Round’s on Us" Play Festival Fundraising Event to Support Its 2012 Season, Titled Amour and More
10 playwrights take comic, whimsical, and sometimes poignant looks at the humor and heartbreak that is Valentines Day in these short, spontaneous plays. Keep your eyes and ears open as these plays can suddenly "happen" at any time amidst the merriment of Nylon Fusion Collective's winter fundraiser Amour and More. - February 02, 2012 - Nylon Fusion Theatre Company
The Passion Profit Company Announces Children's Book on Overseas Contract Worker Family Life as Seen Through Child's Eyes
Each year, all over the world mothers and fathers leave their children to work overseas. This children's book, The Boy Who Dreamed to Be With His Parents on Saipan (ages 6-8), shares a child's perspective on the effects on the family and the children of these Overseas Contract Workers (OCWs). This book is part of the Passion Profit Company's Empowerment Project. - February 01, 2012 - The Passion Profit Company
Colorado Author Shares Her Artwork Poetry in Visions and Verse Along the Path
Author, K. Wallace is pleased to announce her book, Visions and Verse. . . Along the Path. A short book of poetry with coordinating artwork, Visions and Verse shares inner enlightenment with the reader. - February 01, 2012 - Karen Wallace
New Mexico Doctor and Author Announces His Book of Letters as a Doctor Suffering from Bipolar Disorder
Author, Benjamin Diven, M.D. is pleased to announce his book, Closing the Chasm: Letters from a Bipolar Physician to His Son. Closing the Chasm is a collection of letters written to Dr. Diven’s eldest son, Matt, that each portray an event or events or a discussion of events. - February 01, 2012 - Benjamin Diven, M.D.
Satellite Music Group Signs First Artist, Begins Production on Debut Album
Washington, DC's newest artist development group Satellite Music Group signs first artist, begins pre-production on Famous For A Century's debut album. Album details to be announced. - January 31, 2012 - Satellite Music Group
New Age and EDM Music Collide on the New Curtis Macdonald CD Release "Suburban Prairie"
An imaginative landscape of pulsing reflective instrumental music has arrived with Curtis Macdonald’s new CMMP CD release “Suburban Prairie” available on iTunes, Amazon.com and CD Baby beginning Tuesday, January 31, 2012. - January 31, 2012 - Curtis Macdonald
Best Selling Author Grateful for Blogger Award After 26 Days of Blogging
Elle Febbo, author of the best-selling children’s book "What Love is A-Z," wins a Word Press Bloggers Award for her online gratitude journal, “The Gratitude Garden.” - January 30, 2012 - Febbo Media, LLC.
Alberta Author Lands 2-Book Publishing Contract
Author, Eileen Schuh, announces a 2-book deal with Edmonton publisher, Imajin Books. - January 29, 2012 - Eileen Schuh
National History Club, Partner of The History Channel, Lauds "The Allemagne Deception"
The December, 2011 edition of National History Club News, the publication of The National History Club, a partner of The History Channel, featured on its front page a highly complimentary article on the historical novel, "The Allemagne Deception, a Novel of the Cold War" by Donald J. - January 29, 2012 - Donald J. Farinacci
New Book Focuses on Religion and the Survival of the American People
Author, Julius Sentongo is pleased to announce his book, Survival of the American People. Sentongo shows in his new book, that God is actually waiting for the American People to invite him back to their hearts and into the public places so he can help. - January 28, 2012 - Author, Julius Sentongo
New Science Fiction Novel is Part Mystery, Part Thriller, and All Adventure
Author, M. Alan Jacobs is pleased to announce the release of his new book, H.I. Tech. Jacobs work mixes science fiction with mystery and adventure to entice readers of all ages and genres. - January 28, 2012 - Author, M. Alan Jacobs
The Internet Musician Podcast Debuts with Three One-Hour Episodes
The Internet Musician Podcast (http://www.theinternetmusician.com) will officially launch on January 30, 2012 with three nearly one-hour long podcast episodes. Indie artist and podcast host, Brian Hartzog says the first few episodes are jam-packed with internet music marketing advice designed to... - January 28, 2012 - Brian Hartzog
California Author Announces His Historical Fiction Novel Set in the 19th Century
Author, Alfred Buschek is pleased to announce his book, Elisabeth, Empress of Austria. Elisabeth, nicknamed Sissi, was the Princess Diana of her time. The historic tale of the most famous Empress in Europe comes alive in Elisabeth, Empress of Austria. - January 27, 2012 - Author, Alfred Buschek
Texas Author Pens New Book About His Mother’s Death to Encourage Victims of Domestic Violence
Author, Jim B. Pulley, owner of the website PatCanHelp.com is pleased to announce the release of his new book, Love, Loneliness, Abuse, and Murder: The True Story of a Woman Desperately Seeking Companionship. Pulley wrote this biography to help women in abusive relationships, like his mother who died at the hands of her abuser. Pulley hopes to encourage others to get out of danger and seek help. - January 27, 2012 - Author, Jim B Pulley
New Artists Reveal All at Gallery 114
Contemporary Portland, OR, art gallery, Gallery 114, to host group exhibition of avant-garde artists, showcasing diversity of vision. - January 27, 2012 - Gallery 114
LRWilliamson.com Donates Proceeds of eBook, Prairie Springs, to Help Texas Animal Rescue
Download Prairie Springs at Amazon, Smashwords, or LRWilliamson.com to assist animal rescue, Blue Paws. - January 26, 2012 - LRWilliamson.com
Bibliotastic Users Prefer Apple’s iPad to Amazon’s Fire
In a recent survey of bibliotastic.com users over 40% said they would prefer an iPad 2 ahead of an Amazon Fire (27%) and Samsung’s Galaxy Tab (21%) despite the high price of the iPad versus the Fire. - January 26, 2012 - bibliotastic
Ursa Minor Publishing Announces New Novel "Destination Dealey," to Reveal Fictional Truth About the JFK Assassination
JFK historian L.D.C. Fitzgerald has authored “Destination Dealey: Countdown to the Kennedy Conspiracy,” a fictional response to speculation about who assassinated JFK in Dealey Plaza, Dallas. Ursa Minor Publishing released the book in the latter part of 2011, forty-eight years after the national tragedy occurred. The new novel is available in hardcover, paperback, and e-book through online booksellers in the US and worldwide. - January 26, 2012 - Ursa Minor Publishing
Crystal Andrus to Deliver Keynote Speech at Exhale Productions
Exhale Productions is putting on an enchanting evening entitled "Soul Talk...Living in Abundance with Crystal Andrus." This inspiring event will be held on Friday, January 27, 2012 7-9:30 pm. - January 26, 2012 - Crystal Andrus Productions
Vitalis Lanshima Announces 2012 London Paralympic Preparation Schedule
Vitalis Lanshima announces his schedule for 2012 in preparation of the London 2012 Paralympic Games. Vitalis, a Paralympic hopeful, will participate in three indoor track competitions and twelve outdoor competitions at locations across the United States and internationally in preparation for the... - January 25, 2012 - Vitalis for County Clerk
Pittsburgh Author Larry Ivkovich to Attend Megacon in Orlando, Florida
Larry Ivkovich, author of the urban fantasy, THE SIXTH PRECEPT, will attend media/comic book/genre convention Megacon as part of a group of IFWG Publishing authors and staff the weekend of February 17 - 20. - January 25, 2012 - Larry Ivkovich
Creations by Crouch is Giving Away Bilingual Books
Author is making free Kindle downloads available for a limited time per book. - January 25, 2012 - Creations By Crouch L.L.C.
New Book Addresses the Political, Economic, and Negative Conditions in the United States
Author, Ismail Rifaat is pleased to announce the release of his new book, Shaping the Future, For The People By The People: What to do. This new work Addresses the most critical issues negatively affecting the majority of US citizens in a comprehensive and concise manner. With Occupy Wall Street and the political elections coming up, this book is being released at the perfect time. - January 25, 2012 - Author, Ismail Rifaat
New Russian Inspired Literary Collection Released by Wisconsin Author
Author, Mishka Zakharin is pleased to announce the release of his new book, The Green Lamp. This new work is a collection of carefully crafted Russian-inspired novellas, plays, poetry, and short stories infused with humor. - January 25, 2012 - Author, Mishka Zakharin
World Sound Healing Day in Cincinnati - February 14, 2012
Cincinnatians can become "sonic activists" and connect with hundreds of thousands on the planet during the 10th Annual World Sound Healing Day, founded by sound pioneer Jonathan Goldman. The local event is Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2012, 6 PM, New Thought Unity Center of Cincinnati, 1401 E. McMillan St., E. Walnut Hills. Standout Cincinnati musicians will perform. The audience will tone AH - a Sonic Valentine for the Earth and for personal healing. - January 24, 2012 - Joan Vann PR
WingZz Knarleyy, Making His Way from Boca Raton to the World; How This Young Rapper Dancer is Planning His Musical Future
Young Dance Rapper Making His Way Around the World and Leaving Behind the Image of "Just Another Rapper". - January 24, 2012 - WingZz Knarleyy Music Group
International Speaker Gil Peretz Reveals: Corporate Leaders Can Learn from Newt Gingrich, Mitt Romney and Barack Obama and Use the "P.R.E.S.I.D.E.N.T. Formula"
International speaker and best-selling business author Gil Peretz reveals nine principles politicians use to influence others. - January 24, 2012 - Gil Peretz International
The Skeptic’s God By Arthur F. Garcia, Jr. is a Work That Explores Science, History, Philosophy, and Religion
Author, Arthur F. Garcia, Jr.’s is pleased to announce his book, A Skeptic's God. This is an academic critique of the Bible, religion and the conventional perceptions of God. - January 22, 2012 - Author, Arthur F. Garcia, Jr.
New Action Adventure Novel by Richard A.M. Dixon Combines War, an Extraordinary Man, and Preternatural Animals
Author, Richard A.M. Dixon, is pleased to announce the release of his new book, Dillon’s War – The Weretiger or Kontum. Deep in the jungle a soldier encounters a tiger for what will become a life-changing experience for both tiger and man. - January 22, 2012 - Author, Richard Dixon
SEO Strategist’s 3 Cost Effective SEO Techniques for Small Creative Businesses
Search Engine Analyst Steve Giovinco Shows How to Improve Your Search Ranking - January 22, 2012 - Steve Giovinco, Contemporary Fine Art Photography
New Fantasy Saga Just Released by Chicago Author
Author, Stella Atrium, is pleased to announce the release of her new book, SufferStone. This fantasy, space opera novel has a strong female leading character and is Book 1 of the Dolvia Saga. - January 22, 2012 - Author, Stella Atrium