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Ted L. Nancy Illustrator to Illustrate Children's Books
Alan Marder, the illustrator of the Ted L. Nancy series of books, has signed on to illustrate a series of children's books by W. J. Brutocao. - August 01, 2010 - W. J. Brutocao
'The Other Side of The Game' by Tadaram Maradas of Maradas, Inc.
Tadaram Maradas, whose real name is David Williams, is a writer and author from, “The San Francisco Bay Area.” He is an Alum from “Excelsior College” in Upstate, New York, and is currently enrolled as MSM Graduate Student in “The University of Maryland Graduate School System” at Adelphi, Maryland. He recently capped a satisfying twenty-three-year career in “The United States Army” where he served in four Contingency Operations, which included both Combative and Non-Combative Operations. - August 01, 2010 - Maradas, Inc
The Kumpnee Release Their First Single 'Under a Spell'
Sydney based New Zealand Hip Hop group The Kumpnee, have released their first single ‘Under a Spell’ from their upcoming self funded debut album ‘The Kumpnee Ball’ which is due for release in September 2010. Founding members of The Kumpnee, Josh Gage and Ronnie Lavender... - August 01, 2010 - The Kumpnee
New Book Uses Humor to Talk About Animal Cruelty
Gregory Lee White's new book CLUCKED educates about chicken cruelty while making its readers laugh at the same time. - August 01, 2010 - Gregory Lee White
Win $50 Amazon Gift Card During White King Rising Summer Reading Contest
Like thought provoking, suspenseful fact-based fiction? Wonder what’s happening to America? Enter Lee Kessler’s White King contest and see the world with new eyes. You could win a $50 Amazon gift card. - July 31, 2010 - Lee Kessler
Debut Nigerian Romance Novel, A Heart to Mend, Wins Awards for Its Author, Myne Whitman
Released in December 2009, the novel which started life as a series of excerpts shared on the author's blog has brought only accolades in its wake. In June 2010, the author won four awards at the Nigerian Blog Awards including Nigerian Blog of the Year, Best Use of Social Media, Best Collaborative Blog and Best Writing and Book Blog. This was quickly followed by a nomination for their July selection, by the Next Best Book Club - the second largest book club on Goodreads.com. - July 31, 2010 - Myne Whitman Writes
Training Magazine Names Kristin Mackey as “One to Watch”
Training, a 41-year-old professional development magazine, released their 3rd annual Top Young Trainer (TYT) Awards. These awards honor the outstanding talents, accomplishments, and leadership exhibited by learning professionals age 40 and under. As part of these awards, Kristin Mackey was recognized as one of this year’s 10 Young Trainers to Watch and was profiled in the July/Aug issue of Training Magazine. - July 31, 2010 - Kristin Mackey
International Pop Singer, Jose Hendrix Creates World Pop CD Collaborating Virtually Across Two Continents
African artist Jose Hendrix and American songwriting team Mye-Isle Productions launch virtual recording partnership that combines cultures, languages and musical styles using the Internet. - July 30, 2010 - Mye-Isle Productions
Sally Bacchetta's Best-Selling Adoption Book Now Available in All Popular E-Book Formats
E-book format enables content delivery to popular devices such as Amazon’s Kindle, Apple’s iPad and mobile phones. - July 29, 2010 - Sally Bacchetta - Freelance Writer/Author
Up and Coming Musician Secures Contract with Independent Music Company Hip Muzik
Musician and composer Ron Perovich begins work with innovative music house, Hip Muzik - July 29, 2010 - Hip Muzik
AWAI Helps Ensure Member Success with Copywriting Course
After great success, AWAI has decided to do a second Companion Series starting August 12th to once again walk aspiring copywriters through the company’s flagship copywriting course. - July 28, 2010 - American Writers & Artists, Inc. (AWAI)
New Book Released by Tadaram Maradas of Maradas, Inc., Tells of the Price of Freedom & the American Way
'A Pictorial Memoir: 23 Years in the Making.' Tadaram Maradas is a Writer turned Author from the San Francisco Bay Area. His real name is David Williams. He has had numerous accomplishments, and achievements over the years. Perhaps his most coveted is his Lifetime Membership in the Cambridge Who's Who Directory Honors Edition of Executives, Professionals and Entrepreneurs, which speaks for his achievements throughout his life series. - July 27, 2010 - Maradas, Inc
KJ Garett Has Just Released His New Novel: Black Mass
This book will keep your attention, and keep you on the edge of your seat. - July 26, 2010 - KJ Garett
Gravity Music Group Drops First Single "Tonight"
Gravity Music Group releases first song "Tonight" by Ashley Di'Amante featuring GQ. This production team is based out of Northern Ca. - July 26, 2010 - Gravity Music Group
Celebrity and Humanitarian Actor Jose Acevedo Will be Among the Hollywood Stars and Los Angeles Elite That Will be Attending the Rescue Humanity Charity Event
Celebrity and Humanitarian actor Jose Acevedo will be among the Hollywood stars and Los Angeles Elite that will be attending on Saturday, July 24th the Prive Group’s annual charity bash, “2010 Summer Solstice @ the Playboy mansion.” The fundraiser will benefit the Rescue Humanity... - July 26, 2010 - Jose Acevedo
The Funny Side of Lung Cancer – Thomas Palfy’s Latest Book Published
Thomas Palfy, writer-photographer, creator of several Australian travel-photo books contracted lung cancer. He decided not to despair but to create a light hearted, witty account of his experiences in the hospital. At the same time he is encouraging people not to give up when facing adversity in life. - July 25, 2010 - Thomas Palfy
Grand Opening of Lena Land Books One of the Newest Online Only Booksellers
An introduction to Lena Land Books and author Lena Williamson. - July 25, 2010 - Lena Land Books
The C.H.A.M.P. Experiment Teen Reality Show Documentary
The C.H.A.M.P. Experiment is new, entertaining and informative reality show and documentary that will air this Fall 2010. This video is an introduction to the reality show, the author and advocate, Traci S. Campbell - http://www.traciscampbell.com - as well as the emotional and mental challenges facing teens and single parents in this generation. It will reward teens for their hard work, challenges and efforts in the C.H.A.M.P. Experiment. - July 24, 2010 - Traci S Campbell
Newest Release from Lena Land Books: Destiny's Revenge by L.S. Williamson
New Book Release from Lena Land Books. - July 24, 2010 - Lena Land Books
Beach Books: ‘Return to Treasure Island,’ by John O’Melveny Woods
John O’Melveny Woods rediscovered “Treasure Island” by Robert Louis Stevenson one summer when he was staying with friends who had a bookcase full of classics. While Woods had loved the book as a child — especially the pirate characters — he was surprised to find that the story had elements that delighted him as an adult. - July 24, 2010 - John O’Melveny Woods Books and Publishers
Family Fun Comes to Baltimore's Centerstage Pearlstone Theater
The Los Angeles based rock band for kids "The Party Animals" bring their special brand of celebration to Baltimore's Centerstage Pearlstone Theater for one weekend only July 30 - August 1, 2010. - July 23, 2010 - The Party Animals, LLC
Sunshine Geriatric Services and Ink Graphics Have Come Together to Create a Fun Way to Raise Money for the Annual Alzheimer’s Association Memory Walk
Sunshine Geriatric Services along with Ink Graphics will participate in the Memory Walk on September 25th, and the team is raising money for this great cause. - July 23, 2010 - Ink Graphics
Website Writers to Make Money Writing at Web Copywriting Intensive
American Writers & Artists Inc. to Give Paid Assignments in San Diego, February 27-March 2, 2011. - July 22, 2010 - American Writers & Artists, Inc. (AWAI)
Bardot Music Director Nick Rosen Announces Record Release Concert Friday, July 30th at the Los Angeles Theatre Center
A stellar lineup of musicians and vocalists is confirmed for Bardot music director Nick Rosen’s record release concert July 30th. The concert, to be held at the Los Angeles Theatre Center in downtown Los Angeles, is in support of Rosen’s forthcoming solo album, Into the Sky, which... - July 22, 2010 - Nick Rosen Music
Arvel Bird Nominated for Six Indian Summer Music Awards 2010
Bird Sweeps Awards Categories with more Nominations than any Other Artist. Celtic violinist/Native American flutist Arvel Bird has been nominated for six 2010 Indian Summer Music Awards (ISMA), more nominations than any other artist in the competition this year. The nominations include four... - July 22, 2010 - Arvel Bird
Robert Royal (Browns) and Ryan Clark (Steelers) Teamed Up for a Successful 4th Annual Free Football and Cheer Camp for New Orleans Youth
Louisiana natives and LSU alum Robert Royal and Ryan Clark hosted the T.E.A.M (Together Each Achieves More) free football and cheer camp for New Orleans youth on July 2nd. - July 22, 2010 - Robert Royal
‘Imagine Being In A Life You Love’ Published by Imagine Being Press is an Amazon Bestseller
American business consultant Kristin Andress and international executive coach Jaqui Jeanes-Lowry co-authored the book - Imagine Being in a Life You Love - which is a bestseller on Amazon.com. - July 22, 2010 - Andress Consulting
Artist to the Stars, Corey Frizzell to Make a Special Keith Whitley Presentation at the 2011 Kentucky Music Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
Artist to The Stars, Corey Frizzell has been personally invited by Robert Lawson, Executive Director of the KY Music Hall of Fame and Museum, for a special presentation during the up-coming 2011 KY Music Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony in honor of the late Keith Whitley. The red carpet event will... - July 22, 2010 - Visual Artist Corey Frizzell
Career Changer Attempts Transitions to the Arts in Sour Economy
A Texas artist leaps from teaching to start his own art business during hard financial times. Responsible for a family of five, he wrestles with whether to fall back to what he knows, or to continue on with his artwork. - July 20, 2010 - Grant Artistry
Luskin & Mayor to Give Workshop: "Marketing Outside the Mainstream"
Vermont authors Deborah Lee Luskin and Archer Mayor will be teaming up to give a workshop on marketing fiction outside the mainstream publishing industry at 11 AM on Sunday, July 25 at the “Timeless Craft, Timely Skills” Conference in Dover, Vermont. - July 20, 2010 - Deborah Lee Luskin
"Truman and MacArthur" Nominated for Prestigious Award
"Truman and MacArthur, Adversaries for A Common Cause," by Donald J. Farinacci (Merriam Press, 2010), a work of historical non-fiction depicting the contentious interaction between President Harry S. Truman and General of the Army Douglas MacArthur during the Korean War, has been... - July 20, 2010 - Donald J. Farinacci
The Williamsburg International Film Festival (WILLiFEST) Gets Underway
On March 1, 2010, Willifest Inc. announced the launch of WILLiFEST™, an arts festival established to provide a creative platform for today's emerging artists. The festival, which is slated for September 23-26, 2010, issued a call for entries to producers of films, screenplays and music to... - July 20, 2010 - WILLIFEST INC.
OKC Based Stonewater Bring Crowd to Their Feet Opening for Eddie Money at Luckystar Casino Clinton Oklahoma
StoneWater, a popular rock band from Oklahoma City, has been featured on many local and national radio and television stations. Most known for their single “Hero,” StoneWater was asked to open for Eddie Money this past week after their highly acclaimed show opening for Creedence Clearwater Revisited just weeks ago at luckystar Casino Clinton Oklahoma. - July 19, 2010 - StoneWater
Andre Nickatina Announces Summer Tour with Bizzy Bone, Glasses Malone, Tmills & Dot Dot Curve
Tour Kicks Off in San Francisco, Ca at Slim's on July 21. - July 17, 2010 - Andre Nickatina
Actor Gil Birmingham Honored by Quileute Nation for "Telling of the Legends" in Twilight Saga: Eclipse
In honor of actor Gil Birmingham’s portrayal of tribal chairman Billy Black and his telling of the legends of the Quileute tribe in the block-buster film Twilight Saga Eclipse, the Quileute Nation invited him to participate in Quileute Days, Saturday, July 16 at the Akalat Center Grounds. - July 17, 2010 - Gil Birmingham
Olympian Tonique Williams-Darling Hosts Maurice Greene at Bahamas Track and Field Clinic
Olympian Tonique Williams-Darling is bringing in the troops for reinforcement. Since her return to the Bahamas last year, the 400 meter gold medalist in the Athens Olympics, has been coaching and mentoring a group of aspiring track and field athletes through her organization TWD Athletics. This... - July 16, 2010 - Tonique Williams-Darling
Greenville & Spartanburg SC Extreme Job Makeover
Summerville, SC-based Andy Thomas Productions, LLC (ATP) will join forces with Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology in Greenville for the UPSTATE Extreme Job Makeover on August 7. Andy Thomas provides a free seminar, The Job I Need, Needs Me, which imbues participants with the ability to create a... - July 16, 2010 - Andy Thomas Productions
Self-Publishing Author Releases Two Essential Resource Books to Benefit Other Self-Publishing Authors
“Author Michael Malott feels he has filled a void for cost effective media and bookstore directories for self-publishing authors wishing to do self promotion and marketing” - July 16, 2010 - Michael Malott Publishing
Antimotivationalspeaker.webs.com Launch of “Failing to Succeed” E-Manual Antidote to Recession Blues
A UK-based “anti”-motivation Web site aims to turn the tables on our recession woes with the launch of a new e-manual offering expert advice on how to “succeed at failure.” - July 16, 2010 - Antimotivationalspeaker.webs.com
Borders Books and Music of DC and MD Hosts Author Bob Rogers
Borders Books and Music of Washington, DC and Maryland will host book readings and signings for author Bob Rogers, formerly of Columbia, MD, in selected stores beginning Wednesday, July 28, 2010 and ending Saturday, July 31, 2010. Rogers’ historical novel, Will and Dena: Love and Life in... - July 15, 2010 - Books by Bob Rogers, Inc.
The Harbor Choral Festival of Music Tuning for It's Most Popular Season
Now in its eighth season, The Harbor Choral Festival of Music invites singers of all ages to participate in its five day event July 20-24. “We were extremely honored to receive a grant from the Michigan Council for the Arts and Cultural Affairs in support of our project,” Patty Haan,... - July 15, 2010 - The Harbor Choral Festival of Music
Make Money Writing with American Writers & Artists Inc.’s “The Writer’s Life” and free report
AWAI shows you how to get paid writing with its new eletter, The Writer’s Life, and free special report called “Make Money Writing.” - July 15, 2010 - American Writers & Artists, Inc. (AWAI)
"Apologies" by Delilah
Delilah releases her first single, "Apologies," off her upcoming *Unscathed* album. - July 15, 2010 - DELILAH
Marlboro Music Festival Setting for Luskin's Novel, Into the Wilderness
Novelist Deborah Lee Luskin will be reading from her novel, Into the Wilderness, at Bartleby's Books in Wilmington, Vermont on Saturday, July 17, at 4 PM, just hours before the opening of the 60th Marlboro Music Festival in Southern Vermont. - July 14, 2010 - Deborah Lee Luskin
New Investment Strategy Profits from Market Volatility. Written by Kiev Nadir and Sold Exclusively by Kurtis Hemmerling.
New book by Kiev Nadir entitled The BreakTest Method: a winning stock market charting system, uses market volatility to its advantage. Kindle and Ipad versions are available that describe how to combine charting, candlestick formations, and support and resistance in unique style. Available at Amazon. - July 14, 2010 - Kurtis Hemmerling
GJ Comics Proudly Introduces the New Christian Comic Book "Super Manface the Cat"
Christian Novelist: Author Publishes a Christian Comic Aimed at Stopping Bullying Elementary School teacher, Goldie Jennings, has listened to her student’s demands by writing a comic book and publishing it on Lulu.com, the online marketplace. Mrs. Jennings watched her 3rd, 4th, and 5th... - July 14, 2010 - GJ Comics
Parker, TX Author Lee Frey Releases a New Ebook -- Velocity^2
Parker resident Lee Frey has released a new scientific thriller, Velocity^2 that Publishers Weekly hails as "...A fast-paced and scientifically explicit thrill...intriguing and original...". - July 12, 2010 - Lee Frey
Too True For Lies: A Child's Story Author Stephen D. Matthews Book Signing
Author Stephen D. Matthews is doing a book signing at the Horizon Book Store in downtown Philadelphia, Pa. (The Gallery) - July 10, 2010 - Stephen D. Matthews
Awen House Publishing Releases Book Signing Tour for Rebecca Dunning
The Real-Life Princess is hot off the presses and Awen House Publishing is eager to let the public get a taste of the first book by author Rebecca Dunning. The children’s book which is available on Amazon.com and Ingram for retail stores can also be found at Colorado area Barnes and Nobles,... - July 10, 2010 - Awen House Publishing
American Writers and Artists Inc. Reduces Environment Footprint by Converting All of Its Copywriting Courses to E-Book Reader Formats
AWAI announces new E-book Reader format for its entire catalog of popular copywriting courses, including its flagship, AWAI’s Accelerated Program for Six-Figure Copywriting. - July 10, 2010 - American Writers & Artists, Inc. (AWAI)