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Reid Champagne’s “An American Walkabout” is Now Available on Amazon
The humorist writer has finally made his brilliant narrative about travel and discovery available online. - August 02, 2021 - Reid Champagne
The Boynes Emerging Artist Award Launches the 5th Edition of This Award
The Boynes Emerging Artist Award has announced that it will be launching its 5th edition of the award. This year, they are accepting all 2D mediums as well as sculpture for the first time in addition to photography and painting. They are thrilled to announce that they will also be awarding $7000 in cash prizes, and also for the first time, permanent access to the Boynes Emerging Artist Award marketing team. - July 30, 2021 - Boynes Emerging Artist Award Ltd.
"Waltzing a Two-Step: Reckoning Family, Faith, and Self" by Dan Juday is a Cautionary Tale That Resonates in 2021, an Unsettled Time Like the 60s and 70s; LGBTQ Memoir
Author Dan Juday grew up in the conservative, protestant Midwest, feeling like an outsider at school and home in Indiana. His journey of discovery involves his Catholic upbringing, understanding his disdain of machoism and love of peaceful relationships. Taking place during the 60s and 70s, with stories from his youth that echo many of today’s issues. His writing shows his compassion through tough and good times. Engaged to a French girl in college, breaking up began his acceptance of Self. - July 30, 2021 - M.P. Zarrella Books, Inc. DBA Calling Card Books and Z Girls Press
Recovery Slam Virtual Event Celebrates Luke Benoit's New Book, "All Storms Pass 2," with Healing Poetry Readings
On Sunday, Aug. 1 at 11 a.m. PDT, poets will come together for a “Recovery Slam” online to celebrate the launch of Life Coach Luke Benoit’s second book in his "All Storms Pass [The Anti-Meditations] series: Rain and Fire." The live streaming event will feature Benoit... - July 30, 2021 - Luke Benoit
Does Singer Mark Peace Thomas Have a Rock Star Delusion?
Awesome Entertainment - Peaceful Pop Records is releasing Mark Peace Thomas' sophomore hard rock-leaning effort, "Rock Star Delusion," on August 13, 2021. Peace's first genre busting "Crazy Girls" album popped with Dance music, R&B, Rap, Rock and Reggae with some people asking, "why are you doing this at your age?" and calling him "delusional." Listen to "Rock Star Delusion" and you be the judge. Is Mark Peace Thomas delusional? - July 29, 2021 - Awesome Entertainment - Peaceful Pop Records
Musicians Wanted for Mark Peace Thomas' Rock Star Delusion
Peaceful Pop Recording Artist Mark Peace Thomas wants you to join his "Rock Star Delusion" which is the name of his hard-rock oriented album. The 08-13-2021 release includes three bonus "musician's mixes" for players to add their own solos into his songs. Mark Peace explains: "It's a great way to be creative, practice or learn the solos originally recorded by Former 'KISS' guitarist: Bruce Kulick and axe virtuoso: Arnie Vilches." Follow “Mark Peace Thomas” on most streaming services. - July 29, 2021 - Awesome Entertainment - Peaceful Pop Records
The Richard Lawson Studios Master Classes Continue with Director/Writer/Actor Lily Mariye
The Richard Lawson Studios Self Tape Master Class Series is back with returning guest teacher, director/writer/actor Lily Mariye on July 31st, 2021. Classes take place every Saturday morning at 10 AM PST via Zoom Webinar. Richard Lawson Studios (RLS) was founded in Los Angeles, California in 2005... - July 29, 2021 - Richard Lawson Studios
Inaugural USA Version of One Voice Awards® Taps Iowa Voice Actor Nominee in Two Categories
Barker earns nods for Best Gaming; Best Political VO Performances; Final Category Winners to be announced August 28, 2021 in Dallas, TX. - July 27, 2021 - Bo Barker Voiceovers
Jason Brock's New Single Sweetens the Pot with Locally Sourced Honey
"Honey From the Queen" is a metaphor combining the love of Rock and Roll with the love of Blue Ridge Honey - July 27, 2021 - Ventura Artists' Union
David Horgan Authors "My Reel Life"; Discusses Early Days of Working with Will Smith and Mark Wahlberg in New Book
Author David Horgan has a new book on Amazon. - July 24, 2021 - David Horgan
Life Coach Luke Benoit Discusses New Recovery Book “All Storms Pass 2-Rain And Fire” on Daniel G. Garza Podcast ("Put It Together Conversations”) (7/27 @ 5pm)
“If anyone ever told you that you were anything less than wonderful...they lied.” - Statement of High Self-Esteem, "All Storms Pass: The Anti-Meditation Series" by Luke Benoit On Tues., July 27 at 5p.m., Life Coach Author Luke Benoit will be a guest on Daniel G. Garza’s... - July 24, 2021 - Luke Benoit
SIFTMedia 215 Granted Two Year Operating Grant from Independence Public Media Foundation
SIFTMedia 215, a Black & Latinx Women Filmmakers Collective of Philadelphia, was awarded $215,000 for operating expenses from The Independence Public Media Foundation (IPMF) as part of their initiative to support organizations that lift up storytelling and creative expression as pathways for communities building power. - July 23, 2021 - SIFTMedia 215 Collective
Shire Productions' British Actress Narrates Dogsledding Documentary "Heartprints in the Snow"
Janine Gateland gives an exceptional performance narrating the dogsledding documentary "Heartprints in the Snow." She said, "It's a very moving documentary that shows you so much about the sport that I never personally knew. I had so much fun working on the project and being a part... - July 20, 2021 - Janine Gateland
Fancy Black and White Doodle Pop Artwork First Begun in the Last Century Finally Seeing Completion Now in Unique Award-Winning Full-Color Cross-Generation Collaboration
Two Florida artists team up on an innovative and colorful new line of award-winning works. First conceived as black and white ink drawings in the 1970s by Charles Ecker, Jamie Roberts adds her own modern spin digitally applying bright colors that speak to the era they were first created. With abstract concepts and palettes reminiscent of the Pop Psychedelic art movements, these "Distinctly Dazzling Doodles" begin in one millennium destined to end in another. - July 15, 2021 - Charles R. Ecker
World Champion Surfer Shaun Tomson Teams Up with Airbnb to Offer Exclusive Olympic Perspective
From pioneering tube-riding, to winning the world title, to creating a champion mindset in the modern world, Tomson breaks down how to crack “the code” to be #1. - July 15, 2021 - Shaun Tomson
Atlanta Author Jay Welsby Sets the Stage for the Next Generation of Authors and Storytellers
The fact is many people had written him off. At one time, he may have written himself off. So, one can only imagine the story of the amazing transformation he made from a young Miami “dope boy” and former convicted felon to becoming one of the biggest and most influential authors in urban literature today. - July 14, 2021 - Jay Welsby
“A Little Spark” Author Chris Parsons Talks 5 Ways to Encourage Resiliency in Children
Among all of the skills you can teach a child, resiliency remains one of the most important. It gives kids a fighting chance to survive a tumultuous world and helps them become critical problem solvers capable of turning negative situations into positive life experiences. It doesn’t matter... - July 13, 2021 - Chris Parsons
Sally Kirkland in New Orleans to Star in "The Walk"
Oscar nominee and Golden Globe winner actress Sally Kirkland is in New Orleans shooting "The Walk." The racially charged drama also stars Malcolm McDowell, Jeremy Piven, Terrence Howard, Justin Chatwin, Katie Douglas, Lovie Simone, Anastasiya Mitrunen, Maggie Wagner, Jim Gleason and Jay... - July 12, 2021 - Sally Kirkland
Zero Empty Spaces Studio Artist Anthony Burks Sr. Has Work Acquired by Norton Museum of Art for Permanent Collection
Zero Empty Spaces (ZES) is pleased to announce that work from Anthony Burks Sr. - an artist in their Palm Beach Gardens Studio location has two artworks acquired by the Norton Museum of Art for their permanent collection. After accepting an invitation to tour the artist's studio space by the... - July 09, 2021 - Zero Empty Spaces
Anthony Cherry Makes a Statement with Song "Heavenly Father"
Anthony Cherry makes his stamp in the gospel industry with the hit record titled, "Heavenly Father." - July 08, 2021 - Anthony Cherry
Recording Artist Matty Stuntin's New Release, Don't Seem Right
Matty Stuntin's midsummer single release, Don't Seem Right. - July 08, 2021 - Nitric Entertainment Group
Akirim Press Author Mirika Mayo Cornelius Releases Children's Book That Promotes Believing and Achieving Titled, "When I Grow Up, I Want to be Living Proof!"
Follow one little girl as she takes you through the many things she wants to do on her quest to become Living Proof that all things are possible to achieve in the new book "When I Grow Up, I Want To Be Living Proof!" - July 07, 2021 - Akirim Press
Noise of Rose Fusic Presents a New Version of Album "Fusic-jazz-funk to My Musical Heiress with Nothing But My Male Voice" of Tengang
This is a new version (all songs have been modified) of this a Cappella album of TenGanG (All vocals by TenGanG, and except in 3 songs, all sounds made with his voice). TenGanG is a Cameroonian singer (guitarist, songwriter) living in France. He is inspired by all the music of the world and he makes albums in distinct styles, either based on Progressive Rock, or on Jazz and Funk, which is very rare, if not unique. - July 06, 2021 - Noise Of Rose Fusic
Iowa Voice Actor Receives Third International Voiceover Industry Nomination
Bo Barker again nominated for Best International Voiceover Performance for “One Voice Awards (UK)”; Iowa-based Voice Actor one of 6 short-listed nominees world-wide; Category Winner to be announced August 21, 2021 in London, U.K. - July 06, 2021 - Bo Barker Voiceovers
Elder Randall Ogans Sr. Releases "What A Friend" Gospel-Jazz CD
Elder Randall Ogans Sr. releases his new gospel-jazz instrumental CD, "What A Friend." During this time when the world is experiencing Covid-19 and other challenges, this CD which includes jazz-infused arrangements of some familiar hymns is like "chicken soup," that will calm the agitations of the soul. - July 06, 2021 - Alpha 7 Ministries
Fandom Studios Announces That Their New TV Show, “The “Secret Stake Society” (TSSS), is in Pre-Production
Fandom Studios is proud to announce that their new horror, comedy, action TV Show and Robert J. Butler Original programming “The Secret Stake Society” has begun pre-production. A Prologue short film will be shot in mid October to create a Proof of Concept for marketing the series to TV/Streaming services. - July 05, 2021 - Fandom Studios
Is Alan Roger Currie "The G.O.A.T." of All Dating Coaches for (Single) Men?
A few popular Black male YouTubers have been recently debating which dating coach for men offers the absolute best advice for today's single heterosexual man. A good number of them say it is Author and Dating Coach Alan Roger Currie, who is best known for his popular self-help book for men titled, "Mode One: Let the Women Know What You're REALLY Thinking" which is available on Amazon.com and Audible.com in eBook, paperback and audiobook formats. Currie has been offering dating advice since 1999. - July 02, 2021 - Mode One Multimedia, Inc.
Artist Launches New Series to Show How Mindless Consumption Drains Our Planet
From magical cleaning gloves to rubber dog booties, Stefanie Herr’s "Wasteland" features twelve low relief paper sculptures that depict commonplace objects as scarred landscapes. - July 01, 2021 - Stefanie Herr Visual Artist
A Cyberterrorist Plots Mass Murder by Hacking Nuclear Power Plants in Chilling New Novel: "CHÂTELET"
From the beaches of Malibu to the White House Situation Room and inside the exclusive nightclubs, bistros and chateaux of the Paris elite, Agent Izzy Stone is plunged into a world of cyberterrorism, espionage, romance, and betrayal. A cyberterrorist named "Lalo" is plotting to kill countless innocents. Izzy must stop him. - June 29, 2021 - Joseph Aragon
Acclaimed Dating Blogger Melissa Braverman Releases "Notes From A Single Gal In The City"
New Book Offers Fresh, Adventurous Take on Single Life for Thirtysomethings - June 29, 2021 - New York City Gal
Kings of Carlisle to Release Debut Single "Dirty Little Secret" July 9, 2021 the Journey of a Lifelong Dream
Kings of Carlisle to release their debut single "Dirty Little Secret" on all streaming platforms and their website July 9, 2021. This has been a life long dream for musician Russell Leedy who is the singer, songwriter and producer. He has over 20 years experience in music and has written over 24 songs that will be released as singles over the next year. - June 25, 2021 - Kings of Carlisle
Versatile Haitian American Singer Songwriter Natalie Jean Receives 6 Nominations in the 2021 Josie Music Awards
The event now in its 7th year is the largest independent music awards show. This year, over 38,997 submissions were received by the Josie Music Awards. She is deeply honored to have received the following nominations: Artist of The Year – Multi-Genre, Vocalist of The Year Multi-Genre, World... - June 24, 2021 - Natalie Jean
Labrador Publishing’s John Layne Wins Top Honors for Two Western Fiction Novels at the 12th Annual American Book Fest International Book Awards
Labrador Publishing is proud to announce that author John Layne won two of the three top spots in the American Book Fest 2021 International Book Awards (IBA) Fiction: Western Category. - June 24, 2021 - Labrador Publishing
Purple Lotus Productions Upgrades the Embracing Your Journey Expo for 2021
Purple Lotus Productions announces 2 new Journey Experiences for June and upgrades to their 2021 events including the new Gong Meditation, new day, new pricing and a new venue in Tempe. Events are opening up again. Stay inside to beat the heat and spend the day in the cool A.C. discovering all of... - June 22, 2021 - Purple Lotus Productions
New Crowdfunding Platform Caters to Kids and Teens Empowering Young Entrepreneurs to Create the Next Million Dollar Business
KidVisionaries.com wants to teach kids and teens how to be entrepreneurs through crowdfunding. They are offering a free online class, Intro To Crowdfunding - How To Build Your Million Dollar Business, to teach the basics of crowdfunding and to help kids turn their innovative ideas into reality. - June 21, 2021 - TheVirtualLemonadeStand.com
"The Peach Pit Mask" by Sammi Yamashiro; Under the Confines of Abuse, a Survivor Paves Her Own Path Forward
To abusers, control is their strongest weapon. They are the masterminds of their game, and the players – the victims who have no say in how the rules are made – are incapable of redemption and escape or, at least, that is what abusers presume. In her debut poetry collection, "The... - June 21, 2021 - Sammi Yamashiro
Fine Art Photographer Returns to Greenland to Photograph Climate Change Five Years Later
Funded by a Second Grant, Collaborative Photo Project Captures Haunting Beauty of Melting Glaciers at Night and Will Donate NFTs - June 19, 2021 - Steve Giovinco, Contemporary Fine Art Photography
Taiisha Bradley, Celebrity Publicist as Publicist of Record for GAMS Global Solutions and VendCon21
Kaya Mason CEO & Vending Entrepreneur has chosen Taiisha Bradley, Celebrity Publicist as her publicity solution for their GAMS Global Brand and their VendCon21 Vending Conference July 16-18, 2021 in Atlanta, GA. Kaya is a recently retired scientist and educator, who pivoted at the onset of the... - June 18, 2021 - Taiisha Bradley, Celebrity Publicist
Alisha Liston Lashes Out at Unrealistic Social & Beauty Standards Through Music
Alisha Liston releases Whose Definition to streaming media. Whose Definition is a fast-paced song about unrealistic social and beauty standards. It reminds us about the dangers of getting caught up in the vicious cycle of trying to conform to these unrealistic ideals, and that there is no single standard. We're all different, and we are all beautiful. Like a floral bouquet, each one is different, and all so beautiful. - June 11, 2021 - Alisha Liston Music
Texas Author Lewis Crow Releases New Novel, “The Lone Captain,” Sequel to “The Nautilus Legacy”
In Lewis Crow’s “The Lone Captain,” the son of the legendary Captain Nemo continues his life story of following in his father’s footsteps by exploring the world’s oceans and helping the oppressed. - June 11, 2021 - Lewis Crow
West Elm Dadeland Celebrates Pride Month with Pop-Up Art Shop by Local Photographer/Artist Jonathan Brooks
South Florida-based Photographer/Visual Artist Jonathan Brooks announces second pop-up art shop at West Elm at Downtown Dadeland. - June 10, 2021 - Jonathan Brooks
Hijacking Justice by Lance J. Lorusso Available to Subscribers Weekly
Continues The Saga of Johnny Till and The Blue Mystery Series. - June 10, 2021 - Lance LoRusso Books
Fatherhood is Redefined in Transformative Poetry Book, "A Son with No Father is A Book with No Author"
Author Mario Reyes is celebrating fatherhood through education and edification with his first contribution to the literary world, “A Son with No Father is A Book with No Author.” In this hybrid of poetic short stories, Reyes gracefully, yet unapologetically, tackles complicated subjects... - June 09, 2021 - Mario "Papi Picasso" Reyes
TheYearOfMyLifeVR.com is Looking for Interesting Guests with Riveting Stories for a New Podcast
In depth conversations with celebrities, authors, newsmakers and interesting people from all walks of life. The interviews are packaged into 10 minute multi-segments that will keep you talking all day. - June 09, 2021 - TheYearOfMyLifeVR.com
Anthony Cherry is Going Viral with New Single "J-LO"
Do You Know "J-Lo Without the Doe"? - June 08, 2021 - Anthony Cherry
New Hollywood Tutor Book Promises to Make You Sound Brilliant in Conversations and Dialogues, Now Live on Kindle
Many students go right into talking with friends. This book will introduce you to some of the styles Americans use. Enjoy and have fun; the exchanges are funny, some are serious. After the dialogues are twenty-five additional conversations, these are shorter than the dialogues, less thematic but quick, and filled with idiomatic expressions and Hollywood moments. - June 08, 2021 - Mitch Rubman
Teen Eco-Influencer Samantha Torres Wins Climate Solutions Campaign Grant
Teen eco-influencer Samantha Torres and her high school environmental club won a Climate Solutions Campaign grant from international environmental nonprofit Grades of Green. - June 08, 2021 - Jesse Torres
Author Roshel Merriweather's Second Bestselling Book Release, "Karson Goes to the Flea Market," Debuts at #1 New Release
Author Roshel Merriweather has released her newest book, titled Karson Goes to the Flea Market. This is the second book in the Karson Goes to series and has debuted as a #1 New Release. A dedicated mother, Roshel shares a story about the book’s hero Karson from his perspective as he goes to... - June 07, 2021 - Roshel Merriweather
Roosevelt Island Film Festival – Delayed by COVID, the Inaugural of the RIFF Will Finally be Held Live on Roosevelt Island
Actor/Filmmakers Toni Vitale and long-time resident Daniel Jordano are excited to announce their live film festival on Roosevelt Island. The Roosevelt Island Film Festival will be opening its screen to new works June 25-27 at the Main St. Theater and Dance Alliance. - June 05, 2021 - Roosevelt Island Film Festival
Cultivating Compassion in Children – Spreading Compassion with Disabilities and Aging with a Free eBook for Father’s Day
The world needs more compassion. Help spread the word of compassion with a wonderful Father's Day Gift Suggestion - a Children's Book on Aging and Disabilities. It is available for free June 2-6 on Amazon in eBook format. - June 02, 2021 - Cultivating Compassion in Children LLC