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Gutta Slim's Hot New Mixtape "A Day In the Life"

This is a hot new mixtape for true hiphop lovers abroad. This mixtape takes you from the reality of the streets to bedroom fantasies. Finally, a mixtape that the ladies will definitely love. - October 18, 2011 - Gutta Slim

Off the Page Brings Arts Programs Back to Public Schools with Funding from Crowdfunding Site HelpersUnite.com

Brooklyn-based Off the Page launches a fundraising campaign seeking approximately $12,000 through crowdfunding site, HelpersUnite.com, to continue and expand its successful in-school program integrating arts and learning. - October 18, 2011 - Crowdnetic

Ravens Roosting at NM State Land Office

Artist and Visual Storyteller Beth Surdut creates Listening to Raven-intricate drawings accompanied by collected true stories of spirit and science featuring the iconic Raven, a totemic icon that flies through world cultures. Her acclaimed series, Listening to Raven, is all about paying attention and is roosting until November 30 at the New Mexico State Land Office. What's your story? - October 18, 2011 - Beth Surdut

Lucille Falcone Discovers Sure-Fire Job Hunting Method

According to Lucille Falcone, the “job crisis” did not start recently. In fact, rural areas similar to where Falcone grew up have been going through the exact same problems since factories began moving out decades ago. - October 18, 2011 - Lucille Falcone

"Barack Obama in Hawai'i and Indonesia" at Educator's Week at Barnes & Noble, Menlo Park Mall, Edison, NJ, Tues, Oct 18, 6PM

Educator's Week: Join author and speaker Dinesh Sharma, PhD, as he discusses his new book and shares valuable information about early education of the President that you can use at home and school. Tuesday October 18, 2011 6:00 PM; Barnes & Noble, 55 Parsonage Road, Edison, NJ 08837, 732-548-4179 - October 17, 2011 - Institute for International and Cross-Cultural Research

Stroke of Genius PRomotions Presents "The Pact" by Peter Lawrence

Author Peter Lawrence is having an official book signing for the hot new erotic book "The Pact". The Pact has all of Atlanta talking about its thought provoking and conversation stimulating contents. Peter dares to go where no one else has gone and touch on the HIV epidemic and the... - October 17, 2011 - Stroke of Genius PRomotions

Alice Osborn is the Emcee for the Cherubs 2011 Masquerading Angels Ball Helping Families of Babies Born with Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia

Cherubs, the Association of Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Research (CDH), Awareness and Support welcomes award-winning poet Alice Osborn to emcee their Masquerading Angels Ball on Saturday, October 22nd from 6-midnight at the Hampton Inn and Suites at Brier Creek in Raleigh, NC. The annual... - October 16, 2011 - Alice Osborn, Write from the Inside Out

Announcing Lineup & Agenda for Upcoming Bootcamp

This industry-renowned event hosts the top names in direct response copywriting as featured presenters, creating a great opportunity for members to learn the latest and most effective copywriting techniques and strategies. - October 16, 2011 - American Writers & Artists, Inc. (AWAI)

Sedona's New Age Culture Clashes with Christianity in New Sci-Fi Novel

"Sedona: The Lost Vortex," the debut novel from Mikel J. Wilson, delves into science and religious fiction. - October 15, 2011 - Mikel J. Wilson

Frankenstein is Back from the Dead in New Book Adaptation - Skankenstein

This Halloween, Frankenstein will return from the shadows of libraries, film vaults and pop culture to wreak havoc on the vampires and werewolves that have dominated the media in recent years. Nearly a dozen adaptations of Mary Shelley’s classic story are set to be released over the next two... - October 15, 2011 - Kathryn Reiter

Limn Literary & Arts Journal Launches Website

Limn Literary & Arts Journal announces the launching of their website and their submission dates. Limn Literary & Arts Journal was created to give exposure to new and emerging artists and also bridge the gap between art and assistance. - October 15, 2011 - Limn Literary & Arts Journal

Provocative New Author on Amazon / Smashwords

Writing Fiction in the Shadow of Nine-Eleven and the New Conservatism - October 15, 2011 - Paul Dyer

Discover What 15 Experts Say is "the Truth About Marketing" - What Really Works to Attract New Clients

Bestselling marketing and sales authors and speakers come together to reveal the truth about marketing, and discuss what really works in marketing professional services and attracting new clients. Participants are able to attend live for free or receive the audios for $13 or less (with purchase of host Dr. Larina Kase's new book Clients, Clients and More Clients - Create an Endless Stream of New Business with the Power of Psychology). - October 15, 2011 - Larina Kase

Author Cheryl Bradshaw Debuts Serial Killer Novel, Sinnerman, on Amazon Kindle

Mystery and thriller writer Cheryl Bradshaw releases novel for 99 cents on Amazon Kindle. - October 15, 2011 - Cheryl Bradshaw

Book Launch on President Obama's Childhood, Fordham University, NYC, Oct 14, 5PM

How was President Barack Obama shaped by his early childhood experiences in the USA and overseas? The author, Dinesh Sharma, a cultural psychologist and marketing consultant will discuss his new book, "Barack Obama in Hawaii and Indonesia: The Making of a Global President" (ABC-CLIO Sep 30 2011). - October 14, 2011 - Institute for International and Cross-Cultural Research

2010 HATCH Groundbreaking Musician Award Winner Frank Bell to Release New Album

Singer/songwriter and recipient of the 2010 HATCH Groundbreaking Musician award, Frank Bell, released his second album, Everything Falls Into Place, to digital outlets on Tuesday, October 11th. - October 13, 2011 - Spin Move Records

T. Lyn Fletcher to be Featured at October EyeCon Convention

North Carolina's emerging horror author will join the cast and fans of "The Vampire Diaries" in Atlanta. - October 13, 2011 - T. Lyn Fletcher

New Political Thriller "The Brevity of Life" Launches on Amazon.com

Canadian Author Michael A. Lavergne’s Riveting New Serial Novel "The Brevity of Life," Launches on Amazon.com in Print and Kindle formats Ahead of the Christmas Gift Giving Season. Set in Modern Day Burma, "The Brevity of Life" Provides Readers a Lush and Vivid Portrait of the South East Asian Nation. - October 13, 2011 - Michael A. Lavergne

Entrepreneur and Business Development Guru Reveals Secret to Getting Hired in New Book

Brad Justice, an entrepreneur and business development expert reveals the secrets he’s used to get his companies hired for decades in the newly released book, The Art of Getting Hired. - October 11, 2011 - Justice and Associates, LLC

Burma Relief Launches $13,000 Fundraising Campaign on Crowdfunding Site HelpersUnite.com; Funds Provide a Home, Education for Burmese Refugee Children

New York-based Burma Relief launches $13,000 fundraising campaign through crowdfunding site, HelpersUnite, to complete construction of a boys’ dormitory for 50 Burmese refugee children. - October 11, 2011 - Crowdnetic

Cryptic Indie Rock Group Disavows Responsibility for “Occupy Wall Street” Protests

Cryptic indie rock band The Long Afternoon is disavowing responsibility for Occupy Wall Street protests, even though one of its songs has become something of an anthem for many activists. - October 11, 2011 - The Long Afternoon

Award-Winning Author Camille Matthews on Blog Talk Radio’s World of Ink Network Show: Stories for Children – October 10, 2011

Blog Talk Radio’s World of Ink Network Show: Stories for Children with hosts VS Grenier, Kris Quinn Christopherson and Irene Roth will be chatting with award-winning author Camille Matthews about her Quincy the Horse picture book series. - October 11, 2011 - Stories for Children Magazine

Special Educational Needs – Getting Started with Statements by Tania Tirraoro

Unique new parent-to-parent ebook launched to help SEN children with "hidden disabilities" get the help they need. - October 11, 2011 - Tirraoro PR

Worded Write Releases New Book by Senior-Citizen Student, No One Ever Told Me: Poems for People Over Fifty

Senior-citizen student in Arizona State University's Osher Lifelong-Learning Creative-Writing program publishes poetry collection, "No One Ever Told Me: Poems for People Over Fifty." - October 10, 2011 - Worded Write

Best-Selling Authors Gather for Birmingham’s Largest Literary Event

The Birmingham chapter of the Romance Writers of America (RWA), Southern Magic, will host more than twenty authors, publishers, and editors at the eighth annual Readers’ Luncheon on Saturday, November 5, 2011 at the Harbert Center in downtown Birmingham. - October 10, 2011 - Southern Magic RWA

Cabot Barden to Attend Comer Museum Author/Songwriter Night in Sylacauga, AL. on February 16th

Cabot Barden, author of It's The Bass Player, which has been endorsed by his friend, Clive Cussler, will be attending a book signing at the Southern Writers Festival at the Barnes and Noble bookstore at the Summit in Birmingham, AL on Feb. 11th from 10 to 12 am. He will also be attending another signing at the Down Home Jubilee at the Comer Museum in Sylacauga, Al on Feb. 16th from 6:30 to 9 pm, which will feature local authors and songwriters. The admission is free for both events. - October 09, 2011 - Cabot Barden-Author

Brain Warp an Exemplar of the Medical/Political Thriller Genre Hosted by Stories for Children Publishing Through the World of Ink Division

Brain Warp, by author Dr. Snider is a provocative exploration of fear, betrayal, memory and ultimately immortality. - October 09, 2011 - Stories for Children Magazine

Redfern Artists Collective's Art Show Ragtime, Now on at Global Gallery

A group Show from the Redfern Artists Collective, entitled Ragtime, is now on at Global Gallery in Sydney's inner city suburb of Paddington, and also features work of artists around the Redfern area. - October 09, 2011 - Asmodelle.com

Start Your Search for Your Next Great Copywriter at the AWAI Job Fair

American Writers & Artists Inc. to provide copywriting instruction and job fair in Delray Beach, FL, October 26-29, 2011 where marketers can find highly-skilled and AWAI-trained copywriters ready to write great copy. - October 09, 2011 - American Writers & Artists, Inc. (AWAI)

New and Memorable Book on ALS Journey, Last Flight Out, Brings Tears, Laughter to Terminal Illness Memoir

A compelling new book, Phyllis A. Langton's Last Flight Out, chronicles three-war veteran George Thomas’ courageous battle with Lou Gehrig’s disease (ALS), an achingly poignant and impossibly funny memoir. - October 09, 2011 - Last Flight Out

Spiders 3d Writer Chooses IndiGoGo for New Project Launch

Hollywood writers increasingly turn to crowd-funding in order to craft independent films. - October 09, 2011 - Joseph Farrugia

Author Takes a Dive, While Book Sales Climb

With book sales climbing, Broomfield, CO Author S.R.Claridge was free falling at the Mile-Hi Skydiving Center in Longmont, CO as an act of research for her next novel. - October 07, 2011 - S.R.Claridge/Maxwell Crighton Publicist

Actor/Comedian Mark Christopher Lawrence Delivers a New Show at The House of Blues in San Diego, CA

Featuring an All-Star Line-Up - October 07, 2011 - Mark Christopher Lawrence

26 Year Old Author Believes His Series The Seckry Sequence Could be the Next Harry Potter

British author Joseph Evans has just released the first book in a brand new series which he thinks will satisfy the appetite of those who are craving that Harry Potter fix. - October 07, 2011 - The Seckry Sequence

Band Evolution: a Social Network for Musicians, Bands, and Fans is Now Live

On BandEvo.com you can: find musicians, start a band, and stay connected; post your videos and pics; network with other musicians, producers, record labels, bar and club owners, radio dj's, fans, and others; post and share your upcoming events, and search for events anywhere in the country. - October 07, 2011 - Band Evolution

Local Author Releases New Murder Mystery with Maryland Flavor

Penny Clover Petersen draws on her hometown of Bowie, Maryland for the setting of her new mystery novel, “Roses and Daisies and Death, Oh My!” - October 07, 2011 - Penny Clover Petersen

Self-Published Author Shows No Signs of Slowing Down, Releases I Feel... Children’s Series

Chicago children's author DJ Corchin, has released his sixth book, "I Feel...Different." The book is the third in the "I Feel..." series that has shown success with on-line retailers as well as Apple's iBookstore. Mr. Corchin has explored numerous ways to publish his book and has not allowed the long process of getting a major publishing deal stop him from getting his stories into people's hands. - October 06, 2011 - The Phazelfoz Company, LLC

Bibliotastic Users Expect US School Books to Go Digital in 5-10 Years

In a recent survey of bibliotastic.com users, around half expected the majority of US school books to be electronic within 5 years while 40% thought it would take 10 years and 10% thought paper would remain the dominant format forever. If these estimates are accurate, the US is set to trail some other countries in the adoption of ebooks in the classroom. - October 06, 2011 - bibliotastic

Modern Witch Photography Art Book on Etsy Just in Time for Halloween

South Florida-based Visual Artist Jonathan Brooks Lists Modern Witch Photography Art book on Etsy.com Just in Time for Halloween - October 06, 2011 - Jonathan Brooks

The Voice of Brian Has Record Month in a Down Economy?

When things seem to be slowing down all around, The Voice of Brian is being heard all the more. Business in September exploded for this veteran, award winning voice-over professional. How does he do it? - October 06, 2011 - The Voice of Brian

"Truman and MacArthur" by D.J. Farinacci Wins the Gold as Best Korean War Book

"Truman and MacArthur, Adversaries for a Common Cause" (Merriam Press, 2010) by attorney and Vietnam-era veteran, Donald J. Farinacci, has won the first place Gold Medal Award for the best book about the Korean War, in the national competition co-sponsored by the Military Writers Society... - October 06, 2011 - Donald J. Farinacci

Flex Hour Jobs and Amanatee Groups's Radio Ear Network Partner to Bring a Voice to the Nation’s Job Seekers

Flex Hour Jobs Inc. and Radio Ear Network announce a Strategic Partnership of Cross-Innovation Development that will help provide opportunities for thousands of Job Seekers to get answers and resources in their search for flexible hour or work from home jobs. - October 05, 2011 - Amanatee Group LLC

Author Camille Matthews Joins the Stories for Children Publishing October '11 World of Ink Virtual Tour

Camille Matthews teamed with illustrator, Michelle Black to create the Quincy the Horse Books for children ages 5-10. Stories for Children Publishing will be touring author Camille Matthews and her picture books, Quincy Finds A New Home, published in 2009 and awarded a Mom’s Choice Gold in 2010 and the sequel, Quincy Moves to the Desert, which released in August 2011. - October 05, 2011 - Stories for Children Magazine

Debut Author Maha Huneidi Joins the Stories for Children Publishing October '11 World of Ink Virtual Tour

Debut author Maha Huneidi wants to help children, like her granddaughter Hanaa, find the courage to deal with monsters and other fears on their own. - October 05, 2011 - Stories for Children Magazine

Paul Parr to Begin New Recording Project

Moving performance of newly released project by Paul Parr sets great expectations in upcoming events for this artist. Talk of new recording project enlists the aid of some big name acts. - October 05, 2011 - Paul Parr Ministries

Kids Cooking Green Helps Families Connect; Seeks Expansion Funding Through HelpersUnite Crowdfunding Site

Massachusetts-based Kids Cooking Green program launches $40,000 fundraising campaign on new crowdfunding platform, HelpersUnite.com. Kids Cooking Green emphasizes meaningful family time through meals; teaches kids about hands-on cooking, local agriculture and nutrition. 5% of funding benefits Mass Farmers Markets programs. - October 04, 2011 - Crowdnetic

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