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The Truth (I’m a Girl, I’m Smart and I Know Everything) Receives Top Amazon Ranking
Self published YA book in the company of large house produced reads. - December 20, 2008 - Dr. Barbara Becker Holstein
Silvio Vigliaturo - A Different Kind of Earth
It’s a collection of ceramic sculptures that were first exhibited at the 48th Mostra della Ceramica di Castellamonte receiving the medal of honour by the President of the Republic of Italy. For the first time Silvio Vigliaturo – a world renowned glassfusion maestro – employs a... - December 19, 2008 - MACA - Civic Museum of Contemporary Art
Windy Ridge Gallery Proud Partner with 4th Annual Dreams and Wishes Program
Windy Ridge Gallery partners with The New England Dream Center in the annual Dreams and Wishes program in Worcester, MA. More than 3,000 children receive toys and gifts for Christmas. - December 18, 2008 - Windy Ridge Gallery
Suzana Da Camara to Launch New Album in 2009
Canadian singer/composer Suzana Da Camara is set to launch her new album in Toronto, Ontario, Canada in 2009. Containing 11 to 13 tracks in English, French and Portuguese, the songs were written by Suzana herself, her long time business partner Mike Dell, and Randall Savoie, an extraordinary... - December 17, 2008 - Suzana Da Camara
Nucliess Tops Cincy Hard/Alt Rock Charts with "Left Behind"
Nucliess tops the local Hard/Alt Rock "Make the Charts" with "Left Behind," the hit single from debut release "Shades of Life." - December 17, 2008 - Nucliess
Author Has Chance Meeting with Young Illustrator and Completes a Children's Illustrated Picture Book in Under 30 Days
First time author writes a book, meets an illustrator and publishes a children's horse book fast. - December 16, 2008 - Falken Media Group
AAMBC Calls EveryDay Life by MG Hardie a Fresh New Voice in Urban Literature
The humorous hip hop book EveryDay Life by MG Hardie is reviewed by African Americans on the Move. - December 16, 2008 - MG
Poetry Lovers: The Pearls of French Literature in English
Anthology of French poems from the Middle Ages to the 19th Century in French and English versions with a brief History of France and poets’ biographies. The new-released book France and its Poets: Middle Ages to the 19th Century written by Tasmania author Christiane Guise, gives the readers an opportunity to experience French poetry at its best without having to know a single word of French. - December 15, 2008 - Christiane Guise
Joey Page Returns to the Stage for His "Christmas with Me Tour" After a Successful Summer Tour with Other Radio Disney Artists
Joey Page, named one of teen magazine's hottest new solo artists of 2008, is set to headline his "Christmas with Me Tour" this holiday season. - December 15, 2008 - Joey Page
EveryDay Life by MG Hardie is "On Point" According to Apex Reviews
Apex Reviews one of the literature leaders has reviewed the provocative EveryDay Life by MG Hardie. - December 15, 2008 - MG
How a Christmas Song Becomes a Standard in the Digital Age
What would women rather be doing for Christmas? Indie jazz artist Diona Devin sings all about it while mixing a traditional music genre with a new business model to promote her retro-styled holiday single Merry Christmas to Me. Diona and her co-writer Gigi Swanson have embarked on a DIY digital marketing strategy to jump start their song's journey to reach standard status by going unapologetically viral. - December 14, 2008 - Diona Devincenzi
Dog Booked for Story Telling/Book Available for Fundraising
In his book Green, a Golden Retriever, from Mesa, Arizona tells his touching story of survival. Green tells of his rescue at less than two weeks of age and of the volunteers that saved him. He tells of his brothers, sisters and of two other litters of puppies that were rescued that summer. He also tells of the medical condition that threatened his life and of the treatments that saved him. - December 14, 2008 - Florian Valentine Publishing
Jackie Spencer's New Book "Delectable Spirit" New Review by Midwest Book Review
"Delectable Spirit" Dark love captured in verses artfully written by Jackie Spencer. - December 13, 2008 - Jackie Spencer
NC Songwriter’s Co-op Announces 11th Annual Songwriting Contest Winners
Letha Costin, Keith Hill and Garrison Doles won top three places in NCSC’s 11th Annual Songwriting Contest. Industry professionals based their selection on entrants’ lyrics, melody and presentation. - December 13, 2008 - North Carolina Songwriter's Cooperative
Author Philip Coppens: "The Valencia Cup is Not the Real Grail"
On November 7-9, 2008, a congress was held at the Catholic University of Valencia, titled “Valencia, City of the Holy Grail,” focusing on a chalice reputed by some to be the true Last Supper chalice. The congress was the latest attempt to cement the Valencia Cup’s claim as being the best contender for being the legendary Holy Grail. Philip Coppens argues the Cup cannot possibly be the genuine Holy Grail. - December 13, 2008 - Philip Coppens
Stelly’s "Human Trial": an Urban Sci-Fi Tale of Terror
This end-of-the-world tale focuses on race and group dynamics, as a small band of humans seeks to survive a thermal warfare attack by intergalactic invaders use. The results leave the earth scorched and devoid of nearly all human and animal life. A scattershot group of survivors (who dub themselves “Mulholland’s Mad Dogs”), must work as one to not only endure the altered climate, but ward off marauders, rabid animals and overcome their own fears and prejudices. - December 13, 2008 - Timothy Stelly Sr
Censored Launches Street Team Website and MySpace: The Censored Nation Has Begun
An Iowa band, Censored, establishes a nationwide team of dedicated fans to help promote their upcoming US tour, CD release, and overall music career. - December 13, 2008 - Censored
Denver Artist Improv in the Top 10 for 93.3 KTCL's Hometown for the Holidays 2008; "Miss Hedonist" from New Album Omotion (2009) on 93.3 KTCL Today Through Dec. 17th
Improv's "Miss Hedonist" has been selected as one of the Top 10 in 93.3 KTCL's Hometown for the Holidays. This is the same program that helped The Flobots receive national attention. "Miss Hedonist" will play on 93.3 KTCL starting today through Wednesday, December 17th. Improv will nationally release his debut album "Omotion" on Jan. 20, 2009. The majority of the album was produced, written, recorded, and mixed entirely by Improv. - December 13, 2008 - Improv
Terry R. Banks Makes Her Mark in the Independent Publishing Industry with Print-on-Demand Availability of Her First Book at Lulu.com
So much more than words on paper, Emotions is Ms. Banks' first book of poetry ever published. It's a collection of poetry that tells a story, her story. Inspired by the death of a family member and her son's father in 2003, Ms. Banks tells it like it should be told in poetic form. Emotions is just... - December 12, 2008 - Terry R. Banks
ABC's SuperNanny Takes on NBA Star Mike James and His Family - December 12th 9/8c
SuperNanny, Jo Frost, lays down the rules in a new episode featuring Washington Wizards star Mike James and his family. Mike and his wife, Angela, have their hands full with four sweet but rambunctious daughters and two lovable pit bulls, but SuperNanny teaches them how to lighten the load with... - December 12, 2008 - Mike James
Former Newswoman Shows Her Appalachien Roots in Poetry
Author Joan Berry speaks of her Appalachian roots in her recently released book of poetry and prose. Her poetry has appeared in numerous poetry reviews, literary magazines, anthologies, and newspapers and now appears as a collected work in "Poetry & Prose from an Appalachian State of Mind," in which a variety of topics are put to verse. The book cover features “Red Start Morning,” a painting by Ms Berry. - December 12, 2008 - Joan Berry, author
Popular History book of Nokomis and Laurel, Fla. Returns
Author, Joan Berry, recently revised The Homesteaders: Early Settlers of Nokomis and Laurel to add new material and update previous information. The original book was published in 1979 sold out for each of its three successive printings. The Homesteaders is not a cut-and-dried history. It offers a good read and an accurate look into a period of Florida history whose pioneers come alive on the pages. The book is published by Lulu.com, the online marketplace for digital content. - December 12, 2008 - Joan Berry, author
Liz Mitten Ryan Launches Life Changing Adventures Website
World-renowned Artist, Animal Communicator and Author announces new key features and healing retreats on Gateway 2 Ranch. - December 11, 2008 - Liz Mitten Ryan
Media Alert from Don't Judge a Book by Its Cover
Who: Dr. Barbara Becker Holstein on Family Anatomy. Doctors Brian and Giuseppe talk to Dr. Barbara Becker Holstein about her recent book: The Truth: I’m a Girl, I’m Smart and I Know Everything. Dr. Barbara’s approach as a positive psychologist is also discussed. Listen here... - December 11, 2008 - Dr. Barbara Becker Holstein
SFC Magazine Talks with Children’s Author Terry Pierce
Terry Pierce chatted with Gayle Jacobson-Huset, Fiction/Poetry Editor at Stories for Children Magazine about the joys of writing for children. Gayle asked Pierce some tough questions such as: “You've written a ton of children's books. Which one is your personal favorite and why?” The... - December 11, 2008 - Stories for Children Magazine
Poetry Collection by Attorney, Iraq Veteran, and Former State Senate Candidate Andrew Borene
Attorney, Iraq War Veteran, and Former State Senate Candidate Andrew Borene Publishes First Poetry Book, "Blood, Sweat & Fury." Andrew Borene’s first collection of poetry, published by iUniverse, Inc. will be officially released on January 1st, 2009. - December 10, 2008 - Andrew M. Borene
“Images of the Guadalupe,” a Collection by Artist James Joseph Roderick to be Shown in Santa Fe, New Mexico in December
The two-day exhibit and sale highlights Roderick’s visual metaphors of “La Virgen de Guadalupe” among other paintings and prints. - December 10, 2008 - James Joseph Roderick
New Private Investigator Hits the Mean Streets of Boston
What do you do when your neighbor turns up strangled beneath your bedroom window? In The Chosen Few, private investigator Max Lovely straps on his Ruger .357 Magnum, climbs into his battered Chrysler convertible, and hits the streets of Boston looking for clues. - December 10, 2008 - Matthew Simon
Jo Stewart Wray, Red Rage Author, to Host Dinner for Local High School Teachers
Red Rage author, Jo Stewart Wray is to host murder mystery dinner party for local high school teachers on Thursday night December 18, 2008. - December 09, 2008 - Jo Stewart Wray
World Premiere of ‘Proverbs’ on Radio Latvia
It's rare to come across contemporary music that’s as melodic and appealing as Ciarán Farrell’s. Alex Moffat - Daily Mail. - December 09, 2008 - Ciaran Farrell
A Novel Space Announces New Author’s Assistance Services for Writers
A Novel Space (Administrative & Creative Services) now offers author assistance to writers after successfully completing the Professional Virtual Author’s Assistant Training Program. - December 08, 2008 - A Novel Space
Pete Hubbard's Art is Featured at First Saturday Artwalk in Vallejo, CA
First Saturday Art Walk in downtown Vallejo showcases the work of Pete Hubbard plus local artists, craftspeople and designers. - December 07, 2008 - Pete Hubbard
DJ iMack Spins at the After Party for St. Mary's Tribute Dinner at New York City's Gotham Hall
DJ iMack and S.D. Mack Events kicks off the holiday season of giving by providing free DJ Services for St. Mary's Tribute Dinner at New York City's Gotham Hall. - December 06, 2008 - S.D. Mack Events
Animal Shelters and Rescue Groups Can Benefit from Portions of Author Royalties from Sale of Book, Maggie: The Dog Who Changed My Life
Authors' goal is to donate portions of book proceeds from Maggie: The Dog Who Changed My Life, released in July, 2008 to animal rescue groups who are interested in partnering in book sales. It also lets those grieving from the loss of their pets know this book can offer them support in their time of grief. - December 06, 2008 - Dawn Kairns
Win an iPod Touch: Mystery Author Persia Walker Launches New Website
Mystery writer Persia Walker launches her new site with a giveaway and contest: The ebook of "Darkness and the Devil Behind Me" is now free. Buy a copy and enter a contest for an iPod Touch. - December 06, 2008 - Persia Walker
Ailing Economy Strains Resources of Food Bank for New York City, Peter Buffet Offers Holiday Album for Free Download Providing Meals for New Yorkers in Need
Musician and philanthropist Peter Buffett has teamed up with download portal Amie Street, offering his Christmas album, Star of Wonder, for free download. Amie Street will donate $1 and Robin Hood will donate $2 for each download to the Food Bank for New York City which will provide fifteen free meals for New Yorkers in need. - December 06, 2008 - Peter Buffett
The Chicago Filipino American Film Festival Celebrates Its 5th Anniversary by Awarding a CFAFF Veteran for Best Music Video
A new venue, an inspiring film schedule and CFAFF's very first Music Video Award Ceremony helped create a memorable event. - December 06, 2008 - Chicago Filipino American Film Festival
Is World Peace Possible? Noted Anthropologist’s New Book - 5 Steps to World Peace: Women’s Wisdom That Can Change the World - Offers a Scientifically Proven Plan
Anthropologist Reveals How to Achieve World Peace. - December 06, 2008 - Zoe Weston LLC
Banker Releases Social Network Marketing Ebook
Jesse Torres today announced the release of his latest ebook, "Community Banker’s Guide to Social Network Marketing.” Mr. Torres, author of the highly praised “Community Banker’s Guide to Hispanic Marketing,” addresses in his latest ebook, the developing... - December 06, 2008 - Jesse Torres
Author Bettye Johnson Launches For Freedom Now Project
Bettye Johnson creates an avenue for people to contribute to a shift in awareness in the world and invites people to join her in becoming Shift-Changers. - December 05, 2008 - Bettye Johnson
iTunes and CDBaby Helped Indie Artist Wayna Get First Grammy Nod
Ethiopian-born Singer-Songwriter Wayna's Loving You Remake is a true indie stand out in the Best Urban/Alternative Performance Category. The song celebrates music and the Indie struggle of trying to get on the radio, which itself is ironic considering the song is being recognized among the music industry's elite. Producer of the original Stevie Wonder is a friend who has called her "incredible." Wayna's brand of empowerment R&B, hip hop soul was cultivated out of the DC underground soul scene. - December 05, 2008 - Wayna
Lion's & Eagles Summit Features Int'L Recording Artist Jesse Campbell
International Recording Artist Jesse Campbell will be the featured Psalmist at upcoming Lion's & Eagles Summit in Charleston, South Carolina this Friday. - December 05, 2008 - Jesse Campbell
New Ballet Children's Book Inspires Future Dancers and Football Players - Illustrator Holding Rockport Book Signing December 6, 2008
A new children's book, 'Gwendolyn, the Graceful Pig', has been released just in time for the holidays. Natick, Massachusetts author David Rottenberg and Medford, Massachusetts illustrator Lesley Anderson have joined forces to create an engaging tale of perseverance through the eyes of two endearing pigs - not-so-graceful Gwendolyn, and clumsy football hopeful Omar. The book is available at www.lesleyandersonarts.com for $15.95 - December 05, 2008 - Lesley Anderson, Children's Book Illustrator
Manic Epic Trilogy: Trimmings, Warranted and Ode to Joy is a Daring Collection of Memoirs by a Trained Artist/Healer
The Manic Epic Trilogy, with Trimmings as the first manifestation, has an almost sing-song approach to defragmenting a disfigured life. Anca Dumitrescu, the author of this new trilogy, drops images to be gathered like so many apples, some golden, others made of lead, all intensely personal. There is nowhere to go but in, with forbearance. - December 04, 2008 - Anca Dumitrescu
"The Zoo" Showcases Collective Creativity, December 5-6 2008 for Art Basel Season. The High Voltage, Contemporary Exhibition Comes North Miami’s Newest Gallery.
The Zoo – a new 5000 square foot gallery in North Miami’s Art District will preview the work of nine eclectic and progressive artists including Jay Lonewolf, Druso Blume, David Santana, Francisco Acosta, Theresa Calluori, Jose Hurtado, Amarilis Veliz and Albert “Levon” Sanchez and Cindy Cortes. - December 04, 2008 - Jay Lonewolf
California Author MG Hardie Tops Another List
Provocative book EveryDay Life by author MG Hardie has been named in Best Kept Literary Secret of 2008. - December 04, 2008 - MG
"Rough Ride in Vegas," the Latest Offering in the Popular Alexandra Merritt Mystery Series, Arrives at Bookstores in Time for the National Finals Rodeo
"Rough Ride in Vegas," the latest offering in the popular Alexandra Merritt Mystery Series, arrives at bookstores in early December, perfectly timed with the opening ceremonies for the National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas. - December 03, 2008 - Donna Foley Mabry
Desperate Housewife Turned Celebrity Fitness Cover Model/Columnist Turned Bestselling Cookbook Author Tosca Reno, Helps Fight Childhood Obesity with Her Newest Book
“The Eat-Clean Diet For Family And Kids: Simple Strategies For Lasting Health & Fitness With Over 60 Recipes" (Robert Kennedy Publishing). - December 03, 2008 - Tosca Reno
Banker Selected to Fifth Term as Tournament Chairman
Jesse Torres, President and Chief Operating Officer of Security Saving Bank (www.BankPlace.com) (Henderson, NV) was selected by the Los Angeles Junior Chamber of Commerce (www.lajcc.org) to Chair the 2009 L.A. Watts Summer Games (www.lawsg.org) Boys and Girls Soccer Tournaments. The 2009 Games... - December 03, 2008 - Jesse Torres
The Body Mechanic™ Releases Podcast on Submission Grappling for Kids™ Class
Jeff Wooten, president of The Body Mechanic™ (www.yourbodymechanic.com), has announced the release of a podcast that presents information about the company’s Submission Grappling for Kids™ class. In the podcast, Wooten details what the class involves, the appropriate age group... - December 03, 2008 - The Body Mechanic