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Bubba Gets a Voice in Alabama

Mark Webb, acclaimed actor and Director of Northeast Theatre, will be the voice behind Bubba in the audiobook version of When the Buddha Met Bubba. His extensive experience in theatre and dialects has lent itself perfectly to preparing him to voice the characters of this humorous, yet spiritual, southern novel. - June 18, 2009 - John Lee Books and Seminars

Hollywood Producer Scouts Locations for DeMille Conspiracy Film Historic Santa Maria Inn and DeMille-Lasky Barn Favored Locations

Writer-Producer Robert Hammond is searching for the perfect location for his next film, “The DeMille Conspiracy,” described as The Da Vinci Code meets Die Hard. Among the favored locations are the Historic Santa Maria Inn, the Guadalupe-Nipomo Dunes, and the DeMille-Lasky Barn in... - June 18, 2009 - Robert Hammond

Julian Pavone, "the World’s Youngest Drummer," Inks Deal with Multi-Award Winning Children’s Television Series

“Ribert and Robert’s WonderWorld,” the multi-award winning children’s television series, has signed the prodigy drummer to 13 episodes. Julian will star in and co-host the shows as he travels to major U.S. cities on a quest to find out about the birth and evolution of... - June 18, 2009 - Julian Pavone

The "I Never Wanted to be a Writer" Summer Tour 2009, Borders Book Signing

Frank Say, who will tell you in person that he never intended to become a writer will be having a book signing at Borders Books, Westmoreland Mall, Greensburg, Pa Saturday June 27th, 1:00pm - 4:00pm - June 17, 2009 - Frank Say

The "I Never Wanted to be a Writer" 2009 Summer Book Tour from Author Frank Say Begins

Frank Say, author of Nine Lives who will tell you straight-faced that he never intended to become a writer, will be interviewed on The Authors show: http://www.authorswebtv.com/ Tuesday, June 23rd 2009 - June 17, 2009 - Frank Say

New Book Aims to Nurture Key Developmental Stage in Toddlers

As any parent of a young child knows, the dawning of the “who am I?” phase in toddlers is both remarkable and poignant. This crucial developmental stage can also be bewildering for children--a time of uncertainty about where the boundaries lie between “me” and “the... - June 17, 2009 - David Clark

Kellita Smith of “The Bernie Mac Show” Takes to the Stage in a Powerful New Play

Kellita Smith stars in new play. - June 17, 2009 - Alretha Thomas

Delightful Picture Book Teaches Children Important Life Lessons About Honesty and Friendship

Grenier’s “Babysitting SugarPaw" with its child-centered plot on getting to know others, is the perfect book for little ones scared of being left alone with a babysitter for the first time. This book will delight three-to-eight-year-old readers. - June 17, 2009 - Stories for Children Magazine

Hip-Hop Supergroup Fly Gypsy Debuts with Summertime Single "You"

Jamaican emcee Kowboy Kom and Russian producer Alexei Jendayi launch today their much-anticipated joint project, a hip-hop group Fly Gypsy. The duo's first single "You," featuring Brazilian songstress Tattiana Aqeel-de Oliveira, will be released in July 2009. It is currently available on... - June 17, 2009 - Fly Gypsy Music

Career Tools Prepare for Chicken Hook in life

You better be prepared when you see the chicken hook in life. If downsizing threw you the hook or you just want to hone your skills this is the book for you. It is time to refresh those individual skills to comply in the world we live in today. Loyalty must shift to the individual as management has proven the need. James Gerdeman demands you stand out in this highly competitive time. Read Your Career Tools and Strategic Solutions. - June 16, 2009 - JDGerdeman

New Book on Sonia Sotomayor by Margarita Amador

Sonia Sotomayor: An Introduction to the Prospective Supreme Court Justice Released on Amazon.com - June 16, 2009 - Margarita Amador (writer)

Write-to-Publish Names Writer of the Year: Karen Rabbitt Wins Award with Father-Themed Book

Write-to-Publish Names Writer of the Year: Karen Rabbitt Wins Award with Father-Themed Book Trading Fathers: Forgiving Dad, Embracing God is acclaimed by one of the largest and oldest Christian writing conferences. - June 16, 2009 - Karen Rabbitt Ministries

Making, Buying and Selling Handmade Has Never Looked so Good at Tiger and Lily Boutique

Tiger and Lily Boutique - Make it! Sell it! Buy it!, an online arts and crafts resource for handmade gifts, has launched their website, http://www.tigerandlilyboutique.com, which provides a new user friendly, easy-to-use crafting website. This site offers features such as free how-to project... - June 14, 2009 - Tiger and Lily Boutique

The Lonely Tree by Yael Politis Chosen for a 2009 Book of the Year Award by the London Arts Council/YouWriteOn

For her novel - The Lonely Tree - Yael Politis has received a 2009 Book of the Year Award from YouWriteOn, the (London) Arts Council funded site for writers. Synopsis of The Lonely Tree In 1944 in British Mandate Palestine, Tonia's parents take the family to live on a struggling religious kibbutz... - June 13, 2009 - Yael Politis

SFC Magazine Announces Stanley Bookman Spooky Sounds Young Author Contest

Contest Description: The Stories for Children Magazine mascot, Stanley Bookman, needs your help to write a story about the spooky sounds you hear at night, in the backyard, or when you are camping. Your story needs to be original, unpublished, and written by you. A parent/guardian may help type... - June 12, 2009 - Stories for Children Magazine

Big Fat Whale is Fun Stuff: Alt-Weekly Cartoonist Publishes Latest Collection

Brian McFadden, Boston-based cartoonist of the alt-weekly comic strip, Big Fat Whale, unveils his newest comic collection, "Fun Stuff for Dum-Dums." - June 12, 2009 - Big Fat Whale

The Bogie Files: The Boston Terrier Dog Detective

Children’s book author Kimberly Arrington, has captured young audiences all over, (via the world wide web) with her colorful, and interactive story “The Bogie Files.” This story is about Bogie (the Boston terrier dog detective), and “The crew” (all dog detectives). She invites readers to join Bogie and “The crew” to help solve case 122 (the case of the missing Chihuahua). - June 11, 2009 - Heart 2 Heart Transportation

Award-Winning Artist Oscar Peterson to Display Portrait

The Paper Mill Playhouse, June 10 through July 12, 2009, Reception: June 15, 2009, 4:00 to 6:00 pm - June 11, 2009 - oscarpetersonportraits.com

Artists Join Forces to Raise Money for the Homeless

Artists in Longmont, Colorado have created a project to raise funds for the Outreach United Resource Center (OUR Center). The OUR Center works with people in need in the St. Vrain region, to move them toward self-sufficiency. In today’s economic climate, these clients’ needs go far... - June 11, 2009 - Gaynor Nelson

Get Into Spiritual Shape with Brian H. Gaugler's New Book

While most graduating seniors have been academically and socially prepared to launch their careers thanks to the countless hours invested in them by parents and educators, some have their attention focused elsewhere. One poor decision could shatter their future. Alcoholism, drug addictions,... - June 11, 2009 - Brian H. Gaugler

Tempest Networks Adds E-Commerce Site to Customer Portfolio

Tempest Networks added a new customer to their hosting service, a Ronan, Montana-based custom leather and saddle shop named Muley Bluz. The website, www.cowboystoys.com, is a completely redesigned storefront for the business. In addition to a new Web presence, they are now hosted on Tempest... - June 11, 2009 - Stephen Coursen

Tempest Networks Launches New News Aggregation Service and Social Bookmarking Service

News aggregating services provide a source of constantly updated content for Websites, both small and large. Share2Rate is a new service that combines news feeds with social bookmarking to provide a feed of content for other Web applications. - June 11, 2009 - Stephen Coursen

IronHorse Music Group & Friends to Perform Free Outdoor Concert @ LIU Brooklyn Campus June 21

IHMG and Time Out New York present the 3rd annual Make Music New York Festival. - June 11, 2009 - Ironhorse Music Group LLC

Believers and Brothers: a History of Uneasy Relationship. This New Book Will Give You an Insight to Know About the Truth of the Current Hostilities Throughout the World.

The book summarizes the basic causes of hostility among the Jews, Christians and Muslims while all living together as foe and friend for centuries. The truth is hidden in a mixture of religion and politics while it searches for viable and sustainable solution. - June 10, 2009 - Israrul Hasan

Stories for Children Magazine Talks with Children’s Author, Bill Trombello

The old adage “write what you know” has proven true for children’s author, Bill Trombello. The author’s expertise and work with the Canadian National Railroad inspired Bill to write How a Real Locomotive Works. Come along for this fascinating journey and get to know Bill... - June 10, 2009 - Stories for Children Magazine

New Book Release; "Why I Quit Another Job" by John Meyer

Have you ever been mistreated by Management on a job? Do you ever feel like you are being used and abused by the company you work for? Are you sick and tired of being Micro-Managed to death? Stressed out? Looking for purpose? Searching for fulfillment in life? If you answered yes to any or all of these questions, then this book is for you. This is a true story about a man named Johnnie who is on a journey in life to discover his purpose for this planet. - June 10, 2009 - John Meyer

VS Grenier to be Featured on Red River Writers Live – June 17, 2009

Join co-hosts, Jan D. Holiday and April Robins on Blog Talk Radio for their debut talk show, Red River Writers Live – http://www.blogtalkradio.com/RedRiverWritersLive on June 17, 2009, when VS Grenier, Founder and Editor-in-Chief of Stories for Children Magazine will be their guest. The... - June 10, 2009 - Stories for Children Magazine

Stories for Children Magazine Announces New Assistant Poetry Editor, Gisele LeBlanc

The exciting growth and changes continue to occur at Stories for Children Magazine and we are pleased to announce the recent hire of Gisele LeBlanc as Assistant Poetry Editor. VS Grenier, Founder and Editor-in-Chief of Stories for Children Magazine, and the rest of the staff at SFC are thrilled to... - June 10, 2009 - Stories for Children Magazine

Crime Novelist, Caregiver Put God, Mother Teresa, and Humor Into New Cancer Book

A new book for newly diagnosed cancer patients and their supporters tells one tale from two perspectives using vulnerability, insight, and bittersweet humor. The co-authors combine a message of hope, faith, and practical tips in this inspirational approach to the cancer journey. - June 10, 2009 - howardfclarke.com

Would You Give Up Your Sanity in Order to Forget?

QuietFury Books presents Hit List, a suspense novel by Darcia Helle. - June 10, 2009 - QuietFury Books

California DanceArts Holds Weekend Open House & Student Demonstrations

Special Open House Weekend Events to Run June 12-14 at California DanceArts Studio in La Canada. - June 10, 2009 - California DanceArts

Greening America to Save the World, a Book by Mark Pavletich

Harmony Hill Nurseries of Pennsylvania founder Mark M. Pavletich composes revolutionary book titled “Greening America to Save the World.” Mark Pavletich wants to save your life. In his new book Greening America to Save the World, the Philadelphia entrepreneur and founder of Harmony... - June 09, 2009 - Mark Pavletich

Kennedy Health Committee Draft Bill, Obama Proposals Resemble Ideas in Book by Dr. David Robinson

Dr. David Robinson’s new book, Transforming Body, Mind and Spirit – The NonDiet Way to Live Fit, Trim, Healthy for Life (Strategic) outlines future changes and reforms in health care and insurance that are now being resembled in a draft bill submitted by Sen. Edward M. Kennedy’s... - June 08, 2009 - David W. Robinson, D.C.

Banking Association Highlights Impact of Social Media

Banker and social media author, Jesse Torres (@jstorres), was the subject of a highly informative one-on-one interview with the American Bankers Association Banking Journal. The interview, “Banks & Social Media: Shred Your Marketing Beliefs“ featured on the ABA Banking... - June 08, 2009 - Jesse Torres

My Private Hell Forced to Push Back Release Date for Suicide EP

Alternative metal band My Private Hell has been forced to push back the release date of their highly-anticipated EP to a later date due to the confusion over the release date with online retailers. This unexpected change will delay the release date until a new release date can be set in stone. My... - June 08, 2009 - My Private Hell LLC

Ambience Productions Announces the New Master of the Adventure Thriller

Ambience Productions announces the much anticipated publication of Power Play by author Darren G. Burton and published by Lulu Press. The book is the author's most recent in the Adventure/Thriller category and has received worldwide distribution at a RRP of $21.95. About The Book Could this... - June 08, 2009 - Darren G. Burton

"Crossing Borders" - Ebook Will Soon be Available

The book would be great for anyone who has always wanted to see the world or for the avid traveler. The ebook version will be available in about two weeks. - June 08, 2009 - Ferris Guitar

21-Year Old Author Self-Releases 586-Page History Book

Adam Wasserman, a 21-year old college student from Sarasota, Florida, has released a 586-page nonfiction history book titled A People's History of Florida. This book continues the People's History tradition, documenting the regional struggles of African-Americans, natives, women, and lower class whites throughout Florida history. - June 07, 2009 - Adam Wasserman

Total Restoration Restoring the Spirit and Soul of a Generation

Book Release "Total Restoration" by Andrew A. Loos. - June 07, 2009 - Andrew A. Loos

The Comedy Team of Oscar and Bernie Invite You to Preview Their eBbook Free, "Sometimes...you Gotta' Kicka' Cab!" at Oscar and Bernie Dot Com

The new eBook, "Sometimes...You Gotta Kicka Cab!" is now at Oscar and Bernie's web site and at Lulu Publishing. Read an outrageous account of living in Vegas and traveling the USA from a comic's skewed viewpoint. - June 06, 2009 - Oscar and Bernie

Sebastian Sidi Live in Concert as Seen on PBS

Sebastian Sidi will be performing Live in Concert As Seen on PBS at the OC Pavilion Performing Arts Center on Saturday, July 11th 8pm with special opening performance by Trev Lukather, son of Steve Lukather of TOTO. - June 05, 2009 - Sidi Music Entertainment

Mother Muse Collection of Poetry and Nonfiction Published - Great Gift for the Mother or Mother-to-be in Your Life

Mother Muse: A collection of poetry and prose celebrating the joys and challenges of motherhood is now available on lulu.com (http://www.lulu.com/content/paperback-book/mother-muse/6278039) and amazon.com, and at a few small bookstores in the Rochester, NY area. This collection celebrates the cross-cultural, cross-generational joys and concerns of women who work hard raising the next generation. Featured within this volume are the perspectives of biological, adoptive, and foster mothers. - June 05, 2009 - Sueann Wells

New Christian Children’s Novel Helps Parents Teach Biblical Values

Christian children's novel and devotional guide from Ruth Willms helps kids discover biblical truths and apply them to their own lives. - June 05, 2009 - RuthWillms.com

‘What Texas Means to Me’ Annual Art Awards Show Selects 37 Diverse Works from Inside and Outside the State

Austin Art Space announced the selection of paintings to be featured in its first annual juried exhibit focused on everything Texas, entitled ‘What Texas Means to Me’ running July 10 – August 22, 2009. The show’s theme is built entirely upon artists’ impressions of any... - June 04, 2009 - Austin Art Space

Banding Together, Performers Go Green

Melbourne-based modern-rock group 'Simone' will unveil their campaign to actively reduce the amount of plastics used in the recording industry. Their plan is to recycle two compact discs for each CD the band distributes. - June 04, 2009 - Simone

Two Outdoor Exhibitions of Sculptures by Michael Joseph Hibbard

Michael Joseph Hibbard will exhibit his large-scale metal sculptures this June in two outdoor exhibitions. A solo exhibition of eight works by Hibbard will be held at Griffis Sculpture Park in Ashford Hollow, New York, with an opening reception held on June 20 at 2pm. The exhibition will run... - June 04, 2009 - Michael Joseph Hibbard

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