Recent Headlines
"Firsts: Origins of Everyday Things That Changed the World!"
New Book. “Firsts” are the milestones of history. Surprising, informative, humorous, and always fascinating, these wonderful, often little-known facts bring our world to life. Now, for the first time ever, Guinness World Record-holding trivia expert Wilson Casey has compiled over 500 firsts on nearly every topic imaginable, from fashion to food, politics to science, sports to art. - August 29, 2009 - TriviaGuy.com
Carolyn Sills & Gerard Egan to Perform at Scottsdale Art Gallery Opening
Art Source for Design Grand Opening Reception will feature singer/songwriter Carolyn Sills performing as an acoustic duo with her longtime guitarist and songwriting partner, Gerard Egan. - August 29, 2009 - Art Source for Design
Canny Granny Reveals Favorite Grandparent Secrets
This Grandparents Day (Sept. 13), New Book Tells Grandparents How to Be the Favorite. - August 29, 2009 - Crib Sheets Press
Concert Series Explores the Globe
The JC Concert Band and its Musical Director Stephen P Brown has announced that the 2009-2010 concert series will begin in Europe, cross through Russia and conclude in the USA via Broadway and the South. The band, which just finished celebrating its 25th Anniversary, continues to delight growing... - August 28, 2009 - JC Concert Band
Looking for a Way Out of Corporate America? Here is the Escape Manual.
Custom Solutions announces the release of "No Limits: How I escaped the clutches of Corporate America to live the self-employed life of my dreams" by Sara Morgan. Sample chapters can be accessed online at www.nolimitsthebook.com. - August 28, 2009 - Custom Solutions
A Stunning New Memoir Called Liongold Was Recently Published, Which Will Appeal to Everyone Interested in Issues of Race Relations, Human Rights, or African History
Liongold is Bea Alden’s personal account of daily life in South Africa in the era of apartheid. Readers will be riveted by Alden’s faithful descriptions of what it was really like to live under this coldly deliberate experiment in total segregation. - August 28, 2009 - Bea Alden
International Support for Marvin’s Mysteries
Richard Mulligan’s Marvin’s Mysteries, the middle reader book about a lost pet with a mysterious identity, is gaining an international fan base. Those fans are from all corners of the globe, but Europeans, in particular, have expressed interest in the story of the brave little fellow... - August 28, 2009 - Richard Mulligan
Professional Photography Now Affordable for Almost Everyone
Bold & Beautiful Photography has just been launched on Queensland’s Gold Coast, with the aim of making professional photography affordable for most budgets. Although the business caters for most photographic requirements, it specialises in real estate photography and pet photography. The... - August 28, 2009 - Darren G. Burton
Author of "America Libre" Tours Southern California, Setting for the Controversial Novel
Author of apocalyptic story, Raul Ramos y Sanchez, appears at colleges, book signings and writers workshop in Los Angeles and San Diego September 15 through 27. - August 28, 2009 - Raul Ramos y Sanchez
Comedy Hypnotist John Raven to Perform on the Delaware
On August 30th, comedy hypnotist John Raven will be performing on the Delaware River, onboard the Ben Franklin Yacht, along Philadelphia’s Historic Waterfront. - August 28, 2009 - John Raven Comedy Hypnosis
How to do a Back-to-School Vision Board by Best-Selling Author Joyce Schwarz, Booksigning & Workshop in Venice, Ca 8/27/09
What if you and your family could decide to make this the best school year ever for your kids? Well, now you can using an amazing, no-cost method called visionboarding. Best-selling author Joyce Schwarz, The Vision Board book (16 weeks as the #1 mystical bestseller on Amazon.com) explains how to in her upcoming workshop at the Mystic Journey Bookstore in Venice, California on Thursday, August 27 from 7-10 pm - August 27, 2009 - The Vision Board Institute
Painter Leisa Collins Re-Emerges Into the Art World
Artist is Using Her “Art with a Message” to Push for Social Change. - August 27, 2009 - Leisa Collins Art With A Message
The La'Roi Glover Foundation to Host 2nd Annual Back to School Shopping Spree for San Diego Youth
The La’Roi Glover Foundation will host it’s 2nd Annual Back to School Shopping Spree for 50 deserving students on Thursday, August 27th from 11:30am to 3:00pm at the Target store located at 1288 Camino Del Rio N, San Diego, CA 92108. This annual event gives LaRoi a chance to give back... - August 27, 2009 - La'Roi Glover
Urban Latin Duo from NJ Are Compared to Wisin Y Yandel by Music Excutive
Kuko Alamala & Buda the Urban Latin duo from NJ are compared to Wisin Y Yandel by Music Executive. Kuko Alamala & Buda are set to release their Sophomore Album "Pintando Con Palabras" (Painting with Words), Fall 2009. - August 26, 2009 - Alamala Music
Love and Discrimination at Heart of Author’s First Novel
Less than one year after Proposition 8 changed the California constitution to eliminate the right of same-sex couples to marry in California, Bay Area native Andrea Michaels has astonished the literary community with her first book, “John’s Symphony.” Shocked by the passage of... - August 26, 2009 - Andrea Michaels
Buzz Aldrin Lands at Peter Greenberg Worldwide Radio
“What does a man do for an encore after walking on the moon?” Astronaut Buzz Aldrin to appear on travel guru Peter Greenberg’s nationally syndicated radio show, Saturday, August 29. - August 26, 2009 - Peter Greenberg
Sustainable Art: Creating Estuaries of Beauty
First International Arts Movement Denver event features internationally renown painter and author, Makoto Fujimura - August 26, 2009 - International Arts Movement
Veteran Actor Henry Gibson Releases "Rad" Ringtones
Internezzzo Media releases the first of many highly caffeinated comedy ringtones by Henry Gibson on www.thumbplay.com. - August 25, 2009 - Mark Weidmann Mediation
Lesbian Actress is Out to Change the Face of Hollywood
Noelle Messier Cast in Reality Show. - August 25, 2009 - Noelle Messier
The “Across the USA from the Eyes of an Artist” Tour
Artist Leisa Collins to Go from LA to New York, Painting & Raising Awareness for Youth Art Education. - August 25, 2009 - Leisa Collins Art With A Message
Comedy Hypnotist John Raven to Appear Moravian College
Comedy hypnotist John Raven will be amazing the students of Moravian College on August 28th, when he will demonstrate the amazing powers of the human mind in a fun-filled night of laughter. - August 24, 2009 - John Raven Comedy Hypnosis
Comedian Evan Wecksell Announces College Tour to Coincide with Marathon Training, Fundraising
Evan Wecksell hits the road literally and figuratively across 15 states for his Run Evan Run Tour while fundraising for "Fight for Kids," a youth rights campaign. - August 24, 2009 - Evan Wecksell Booking
New Book by Aminah Iman, Lillith: My Genesis. Aminah Iman Has Taken Lillith to a Completely New Level.
Captivating from the first page, Lillith: My Genesis gives a unique and well-needed spin on vampires and their beginning. Lillith is the first wife of Adam, with a thirst for blood and revenge. Her travels throughout her long life show the destruction she has left in her wake and the true meaning of 'Hell hath no fury, like a woman scorned'. Aminah Iman has taken Lillith to a completely new level. - August 23, 2009 - Aminah Iman
castaneda/reiman at DCKT Contemporary September 10 - October 11
DCKT Contemporary is pleased to present a new installation by castaneda/reiman, sculptures of paintings of places we’ve never been, using the artists' combined personal collection of landscape paintings as both material and catalyst. - August 22, 2009 - DCKT Contemporary
Ashley Huyge Voice Talent Announces the Launch of Her New Website - ashleyhuygevoicetalent.com
Ashley Huyge has launched her new female voiceover talent website. - August 22, 2009 - Ashley Huyge Voice Talent
Busby Foundation to Auction Painting by Austin Art Space Artist Valerie Walden to Benefit ALS/Lou Gerhig's Disease Victims
A painting by Austin Art Space artist Valerie Walden entitled “Go With The Flow” will be among the items up for auction at the Busby Foundation's annual fund raising evening. The work is a pastel from her All Natural Series that features a snow-capped mountain and stream. It measures 20... - August 21, 2009 - Austin Art Space
Derr Signs Exclusive Agreement with International Scarf Distributor
Internationally-exhibited artist David Derr of D2 Studios has released twenty of his original digital artworks as part of an exclusive licensing agreement with Designer Scarves by Marlena. - August 21, 2009 - D2 Studios
New Book: City at the Cusp Takes a Sociological and Cultural Look at the Demise of the American Economy
J. Allison Brown, author of the recently published nonfiction book, City at the Cusp, defines a new class of Americans—the Zenithians—who reside at the height of society. Could it be that the culture in the city at the cusp is in great part responsible for the demise of the American economy? This thorough sociological argument provides insight on a very timely and urgent matter. - August 21, 2009 - J. Allison Brown
Rave Reviews for "Accidental Heroes, Accidental Villains," New Novel, Now Also on Kindle
A historical fiction about the intimate relation between the much-dreaded Triads and the last two centuries of Chinese history. - August 21, 2009 - Ed Chung
Indie Horror Flick “Lynch Mob” Kills with Theatrical Debut
Debut Feature by First Cinema and Spry Brothers Films Will Have Theatrical Run at Carmike Cinemas Nationwide. Featuring Tony Darrow (GoodFellas, The Sopranos) and Paul Borghese (Julie & Julia), this darkly comic horrorfest is destined to be a cult classic. - August 20, 2009 - First Cinema Productions
Debut Novel “In Memory of Central Park” Wins Three National Indie Excellence Awards
Queenelle Minet’s First Novel Wins Best Science Fiction Novel and Finalist in Best New Fiction and Best General Fiction. - August 19, 2009 - Queenelle Minet
Young Bristol Artist is Through to MP3 Music Awards Final
Josh Lloyd, a producer/songwriter from Bristol (UK) who quit university to pursue his long-term musical ambitions has been nominated for the Mp3 Music Awards 'Best Unsigned Act.' - August 19, 2009 - Josh Lloyd Music
Novel Prophesied Current Racial Tensions
This PR announces the re-release of a novel published in 1992, which supposed the creation of separate states for whites and blacks in the U.S. - August 18, 2009 - kileyblackman
End of Life Expert Shares 15 Practical Suggestions for Making Dying Easier
Death of Eunice Shriver and fear of health care reforms highlight public's concern about how to make a loved one's death easier - August 18, 2009 - Stan Goldberg
Missionary Kid Turned Musician to Perform at the Troubadour
Indie-pop artist will perform at the Troubadour with national touring act Blueskyreality on Sept. 4, 2009. - August 18, 2009 - Spin Move Records
San Francisco Actor Pledges to Refund Ticket Cost to Anyone Dissatisfied with His Performance
Michael Wayne Rice Promises “Money Back Guarantee” out of own pocket to anyone feeling he was not “entertaining, bold, believable.” San Francisco Bay Area actor Michael Wayne Rice has thrown down the gauntlet to all audience members who come to see him perform. Pledging a... - August 18, 2009 - MWR
Askin Ozcan, a New International Author, Signs Contract with Leading Publisher in India
Askin Ozcan, author of six books published in the U.S.A, has signed contract with Prakash Books of India, to publish two of his books in India, in English and Hindi. - August 18, 2009 - Askin Ozcan
Nelson Signs with Frontiers Records of Italy - Matthew and Gunnar to Release New Sequel to Multiplatinum "After the Rain"
Celebrity rockers Matthew and Gunnar Nelson announced their rock band Nelson has signed with Frontiers Records to record and release a new, original sequel to their multiplatinum selling album, "After the Rain". The new album will be titled, "Lightning Strikes Twice". As part... - August 18, 2009 - Ricky Nelson Remembered
Investment Publishing to Publish Why Are We so Clueless About the Stock Market?
Recessions are the best times to invest in the stock market because they create a significant amount of fear among market participants. According to Mariusz Skonieczny, president of Classic Value Investors, LLC, an investment management firm, the current recession allowed him to generate a return... - August 17, 2009 - Mariusz Skonieczny
Teen Sexuality Explodes in the New Novel, Torn, by Amber Lehman
Think that by not discussing the topic of sexuality with your teen it will keep them from experimenting with not only heterosexual activities, but homosexual activities as well? Don't be so sure. In today's day and age more teens are questioning their sexuality and most likely parents will be the last to know. Oftentimes there are limited resources for teens to relate to during this difficult and confusing time in their life. Literature is a major outlet for teens to turn to. - August 16, 2009 - Amber Lehman
Washington D.C. Based Reggae Band Soja Set to Release Their Third Full- Length Album "Born in Babylon"
Washington D.C. reggae artist SOJA announces the digital, worldwide release of their highly anticipated, third full-length album “Born in Babylon” on August 25, 2009. - August 16, 2009 - SOJA
Stories for Children Magazine Recipient of Outstanding Web Site Award from Disability Network
Stories for Children Magazinea trademark of Stories for Children Publishing, LLC A monthly Ezine for Children (3 to 12) Website:http://storiesforchildrenmagazine.org Stories for Children Magazine recently was bestowed the honor of the Outstanding Web Site Award from the Disability... - August 16, 2009 - Stories for Children Magazine
Amy Speace Learns Not to Fear the Killer in Her (a CD Review)
This album conjures the loneliness, sadness, and helplessness that we all sometimes feel and tempers those twisting emotions with those of hope and love - August 16, 2009 - MusicDish
New Author Publishes First Books for Free
New author creates free downloadable books using speech to text only due to injury. - August 15, 2009 - P. D. Lindley
Magic Genie Found in Louisiana
Anyone can claim his or her own wish granting ‘genie’ out of thin air. The new book, Wish Granter: Yours for the Asking, explains how anyone can get anything he or she desires just by asking for it. - August 15, 2009 - Reese Jensen
New Book "Rhythm" by New Local Arizona Author Patrick Lane. You Can Find It on Lulu.com and Soon on Other Sites.
Patrick Lane is a 22 year old Author with Tourette's Syndrome and Autism. His books Rhythm and Rhythm Part 2 contain poetry which can be found on lulu.com and soon elsewhere. He enjoys writing, working out, talking with his dad, brother and other family members, and going on vacations. His mother... - August 15, 2009 - Patrick Lane
6th Annual Chicago Filipino American Film Festival Call for Submissions
The Chicago Filipino American Film Festival is now accepting submissions for Feature Length Films, Short Films, as well as Documentaries and Music Videos. Filipino filmmakers, artists and performers must have their features submitted by September 1, 2009. Unlike other Film Festivals, the CFAFF does... - August 15, 2009 - Chicago Filipino American Film Festival
Rhea Silvia Release Debut Album; "When The Spotlight Shines Upon You"
“When The Spotlight Shines Upon You” - Debut album released by award winning band from Pennsylvania. - August 15, 2009 - Rhea Silvia
Andrew Peterson's Debut Thriller, First to Kill, Goes to Audiobook on Audible.com. Award-Winning Narrator Dick Hill Crafts the Voice of Nathan McBride.
In a rare honor for a debut novelist, Andrew Peterson’s First to Kill has been developed as an audiobook and is receiving critical acclaim. Dick Hill, award-winning narrator and iconic voice behind Lee Child's Jack Reacher series, masterfully captures the intensity of Peterson’s gripping espionage thriller. Listen to the prologue at http://andrewpeterson.com/Newsletter/FTKaudio_listen.html. - August 14, 2009 - Andrew Peterson
Stories for Children Magazine Talks with Children’s Author and Founder & Editor-in-Chief of SFC, VS Grenier
What better way to learn more about the behind the scenes activities at Stories for Children Magazine then featuring SFC’s own, Founder and Editor-in-Chief, VS Grenier. Read this exciting interview and learn how this dynamic woman juggles the responsibilities of running a leading... - August 14, 2009 - Stories for Children Magazine