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Novel Title: "The Legacy" Fantasy/Suspense Fiction Novel for Young Adults and Adults (16+); Mark Snyder Jr.'s Debut Fiction Novel
Mark Snyder Jr.’s debut fantasy/suspense fiction novel, "The Legacy," is a fast-paced thriller with an element of the supernatural. Young adults through mature adults will experience the story of five main characters advancing the plot through its rising action. The focus of the... - July 24, 2020 - Mark Snyder Jr.
Ventura Artists’ Union Member Audra Lucas Featured in 805 Living
“Times are tough,” writes 805 Living magazine’s Joan Tapper, “but artists will be artists.” The statement speaks to the unstoppable force of art, and is the opening sentence from the publication’s recent feature titled Creativity Unbound. The article highlights... - July 24, 2020 - Ventura Artists' Union
A New and Unique Perspective Into the Contemporary Art Psyche: Modern Glitch Artist Golareh Safarian Joins Saatchi Art
A haunting nostalgia for classic fine art styles like impressionism, expressionism and surrealism meets digital disruption, pixilation, photorealism and graffiti in Golareh’s visual poems, available now at Saatchi Art. - July 23, 2020 - Golareh Safarian
New True Crime Book from Mitzi Szereto - "The Best New True Crime Stories: Small Towns"
In her new true crime book (and the second in her original series), acclaimed author and anthology editor Mitzi Szereto shows us that the real monsters aren't hiding in the woods - they're in our towns. - July 21, 2020 - Mitzi Szereto
Scottsdale, Arizona Resident, Crystal Waltman’s Book, “Quitting to Win,” Nominated for Global Award
"Quitting to Win," written by Scottsdale resident, Crystal Waltman, has been nominated for a 2020 Author Academy Award, an honor bestowed for literary merit and publishing excellence in the writing and publishing industry. "Quitting to Win," the book is up for an award in the Health category. #1 New Release on Amazon for five weeks. - July 18, 2020 - Crystal LLC
Ex-Reality Star Releases Provocative Alcoholic Memoir
Brittany Taltos, who appeared on Jersey Shore and the Bachelor Pad, releases memoir, "Girl, Wasted," exposing the grainy details of her alcohol addiction. - July 15, 2020 - Brittany Taltos
Aural Desk Aims to be the New Wave in Remote Professional Audio Services for Advertising, Film and Musicians
In June 2020, a new kind of remote agency company was born, taking in consideration to current situation the world is facing with borders during a pandemic state and the necessity to provide jobs for musicians that can’t rely on public performance to make a living. Each project is tailored... - July 15, 2020 - Aural Desk
2b Acting Release Their Hard-Hitting Interactive Video "NO: The Line," Painting a Disturbing Picture of a Virus-Controlled Future
Yorkshire based digital media and theatre company 2b Acting, has released yet another hard-hitting NO interactive video, "The Line." A disturbing dystopian future where citizens are heavily controlled to maintain self-isolation. - July 15, 2020 - 2b Acting Ltd
Billboard Hit Recording Artist Fawn Releases Her New Song, "Wait For The Sun" Featuring Debra Wilson and Many Other Celebrities Supporting Black Lives Matter
“Wait For The Sun” is a song about struggling and fighting your way through difficult, dark times. The message of the chorus, “Wait For The Sun” is a reminder to hold on because the sun is going to come out again. A key unifying line is, “let the love remind you we’re one, and wait for the sun.” The music video has a handful of soulful celebrities and people uniting for a spiritual journey into cosmic positivity and change. - July 14, 2020 - Fawn
Blind Spot: James Ming–Hsueh Lee Solo Exhibition
Powen Gallery is proud to present James Ming-Hsueh Lee's solo exhibition in Taipei. The show will be held from July 11th to August 9th. James Ming-Hsueh Lee, born in 1978 in Taiwan, currently resides in Taipei. He had won the first prize of the Taipei Art Awards 2005 and obtained his Ph.D. in Arts... - July 11, 2020 - Powen Gallery
Mom Creates Phonics Program During Quarantine to Help Students Who Fell Behind in Lockdown
Colorful story books in rhyme allow parents to teach their children by simply reading a book. Geared toward visual learners, author and illustrator Jolie Canoli finished the phonics series during lockdown. Canoli believes the books can help children who have fallen behind from COVID-19 quarantine closures. - July 10, 2020 - Jolie Canoli
Michael Adam Lengyel Releases His Newest Hit Graphic Novel Series for Kids
The Power of Forgiveness – What happens to the world when you don't want to help? Where judging others is natural, and forgiveness is impossible to do. Read an online comic series about a girl’s recovery from injustice. - July 08, 2020 - Michael Adam Lengyel
Reality TV Talent Launch Hollywood Behind the Scenes Podcast
Reality TV Talent from Just Writin Life are releasing their second podcast, The Ladies Tales Podcast. The first episode, done by professional actors, is the audio version of their pilot episode made for TV, "The Managers." - July 07, 2020 - AITL Media
New Children’s Series Revolutionizes Reading with Letters That Look Like Their Sounds. Successful Self-Published Wisconsin Author to Release Visual Reading Program.
Colorful icons teach children phonics with humor and rhyme. Geared toward visual learners, author and illustrator Jolie Canoli was inspired to write the series after teaching her own children to read. A 2-book and playing cards kindergarten set on vowels and consonants that uses icons as letters will debut this fall. - July 06, 2020 - Jolie Canoli
KIN4LIFE Releases New Single "Black in Amerikkka" for Independence Day
As a commentary on the true state of race relations in America, hip hop duo KIN4LIFE is releasing the single "Black In Amerikkka" on July 3 for Independence Day via Artists First Records. - July 03, 2020 - Artists First Records
Oakland Art Murmur Announces a New Board Member
Working together to further a vision of Oakland as a thriving art ecosystem and creative economy. Oakland Art Murmur announced that Tayleur Crenshaw will be joining the organization as member of the Board of Directors, effective June 15, 2020. - July 03, 2020 - Oakland Art Murmur, Inc.
Lily Lisa Contributes to Local Community Food Drive
Philanthropist Lily Lisa continues to help save lives during the ongoing pandemic. - July 02, 2020 - Lily Lisa
TheYearOfMyLifeVR.com Offers a Unique Partnership Opportunity
The first book in the series is a free download on all platforms, including Amazon and is currently receiving approximately 150 new downloads per week. It is ranked #40 in the mystery action fiction category on Amazon. - July 02, 2020 - TheYearOfMyLifeVR.com
Zero Empty Spaces (ZES) Expands to Palm Beach County with New Location at Crocker Partners-Managed Boca Center
Affordable artist studio initiative Zero Empty Spaces partners with Crocker Partners to open its first location in Palm Beach county. - June 30, 2020 - Zero Empty Spaces
Female Led Revenge Western "Vengeance Turns" 4-Part Serialized Radio Show Releases Chapter 1 on July 4, 2020
Cabin Fever Radio recorded this originally for live audiences during the COVID-19 Pandemic while the actors and their audience were all confined for health and safety. The Radio Show version was mixed over several weeks immediately upon conclusion of the live readings. - June 27, 2020 - Cabin Fever Radio
Highly Acclaimed Teen Entertainers Host Youth Discussion for Positive Change
Highly Acclaimed Teen Entertainers Jose Carrera from Brooklyn, NY along with Paul Mikel Williams and DJ Wildstyle from Los Angeles, CA invite teens from around the country to enroll in a free Youth Discussion this Sunday 6/28 @4pmPST on Zoom. These discussions focus on current events, the importance of active listening to diverse opinions, and what actions teens can take to bring about the change they wish to see in their world either on the street or from their own homes. - June 27, 2020 - DJ Wildstyle
Resilient Americana: Virtual Reality Painting Gallery Focuses on Unity Sustained by Shared Values
Resilient Americana: Virtual Reality Painting Gallery launches as a virtual reality gallery showcasing Dave Alber’s Hybrid VR Paintings™ celebrating American virtues. This VR gallery is available online. The exhibition showcases virtual reality paintings of small town America and American cultural sites as reflections on the resilience of American virtues during difficult times. - June 25, 2020 - Dave Alber
Barnstone Studios Announces the First Gwendolyn Stine Scholarship Winners; Nine People to Learn Classical Drawing Skills in 3-Month Study Intensive
The forgotten secrets the great masters used are slowly being reintroduced to the world, and the late Myron Barnstone is respected as being at the vanguard of classical art education. To honor one of his distinguished alumni, Barnstone Studios launched The Gwendolyn Stine Scholarship this summer. Nine winners from three nations will receive a 3-month intensive workshop that includes one-on-one mentorship. The scholarships will be awarded quarterly. - June 25, 2020 - Barnstone Studios
Racer Creates "Fueling Up America" Video Series to Help Promote Small Businesses Through the COVID-19 Pandemic
17-year-old Late Model race car driver creates “Fueling Up America” video series to help promote small businesses through the COVID-19 pandemic. - June 25, 2020 - Mason Ludwig Racing
MikeNilles.com Launched in Anticipation of Author's First Book
The blog will publish extra info and teaser chapters from Mike Nilles’ autobiographical novel, slated for release in September/October 2020. - June 25, 2020 - MikeNilles.com
TheYearOfMyLifeVR.com YEAR 2 Starts GoFundMe Page to Help Fight Instances of Racial Inequality Submitted by Readers
The second book in the series will give one of the main characters an opportunity to explore issues related to racial inequality. The storyline will be influenced by actual stories of racial injustice submitted by readers. - June 24, 2020 - TheYearOfMyLifeVR.com
Melissa B. Receives 2 Nominations in The Josie Music Awards 2020
Billboard charted artist Melissa B. is nominated for a second consecutive year in The 2020 Josie Music Awards. - June 21, 2020 - Melissa B.
Versatile Haitian American Singer Songwriter Natalie Jean Receives 12 Nominations in the 2020 Josie Music Awards
Every musician has a very unique journey that they often embark on for a variety of reasons. Maryland singer-songwriter Natalie Jean's journey is no different in that she was exposed to music at a young age, which helped her to get where she is today. As a young girl she used to sing with her... - June 19, 2020 - Natalie Jean
Local Author Honored in 2020 Indie Book Awards
Local self-published author receives an international proclaimed award from Next Generation Indie Book Awards. This provides information about the award and the book, "Energy of Love - A How-To Program to Self-Empowerment and Self-Love." - June 18, 2020 - Love Just Is LLC
Ventura Artists' Union Member Jason Brock Releases New Single Breathing Hope Into a Summertime of Crisis
Dubbers and Rex embodies a sentiment of hope as the music industry buckles from COVID-19. - June 18, 2020 - Ventura Artists' Union
New Book on Small Business Marketing from Kenyon Blunt
99 Marketing Mistakes (That You Can Avoid)" is aimed at small business owners who are tired of wasting money on ineffective marketing. - June 17, 2020 - Kenyon Blunt, LLC
Firefighters In The Hot Seat: A Firefighters Guide To OPS Investigations by Lance J. LoRusso Released for Worldwide Distribution
Book is Critical for Rookie or Veteran Firefighter - June 17, 2020 - Lance LoRusso Books
New Book Offers Christian Singles Godly Insight on Facing Difficult Seasons
Christian singles struggling to walk out their faith in day-to-day living are set to get a dose of encouragement from the new book, "The Good Fight: Victory is Yours." - June 16, 2020 - Shareta Green
New Book Release: Da Vinci Visits Today
History repeats itself. Nothing could be the case more than much of Da Vinci’s ideas, thinking, and lessons. What if Da Vinci stepped foot in today’s world? Readers will find out with this book. - June 14, 2020 - Al Lautenslager
The Underbites Score with Hysterical & Controversial "Trump Tower" Music Video and 4 Song EP
The newly released animated music video for the song Trump Tower by The Underbites is poignant, biting and laugh out loud funny. It’s two and a half minutes of high paced, unapologetic fun. Watch it here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbfz1kArRg36GRFMR-9KgjA Persons Of Interest, the new... - June 13, 2020 - The Underbites
TheYearOfMyLifeVR.com YEAR 2 is Looking for Personal Stories Related to Racial Inequality
TheYearOfMyLifeVR.com is a unique eBook series that breaks into the real world with a never-ending story. The second book in the series will give one of the main characters an opportunity to explore issues related to racial inequality. - June 12, 2020 - TheYearOfMyLifeVR.com
Japanese Art Auction MEGURU Vol. 04 - The Marketplace for Japanese Art
Preview: June 27 (Sat.) to July 5 (Sun.), 2020; Announcement of Results: July 7 (Tues.), 2020; Exhibiting: Approx 600 lots. BS Fuji Co., Ltd. and Kashima Arts Co., Ltd. will co-host the 4th volume of the Japanese Art Auction, "MEGURU," from June 27 to July 5, 2020. The Japanese art platform, MEGURU, is a sealed-bid auction that was designed toward easy and universal participation. Whether a novice or an expert, there are works for everyone to enjoy. - June 11, 2020 - Kashima Arts Co., Ltd.
Jax Diaries Pokes Fun at Stereotypes in New Video
Hard Rock band Jax Diaries will release a crazy, Italian stereotypes cover video of "Everybody" by the Backstreet Boys on June 10, 2020. "As you all probably know Italy was one of the first countries to be severely affected by coronavirus. When the lockdown started we found... - June 10, 2020 - Jax Diaries
Hybrid VR Paintings Allow Art Businesses to Thrive with Virtual Reality Galleries and Fully Immersive VR Paintings
Hybrid VR Paintings allow art businesses to thrive with virtual reality galleries & fully immersive VR paintings. Hybrid VR Paintings are physical/virtual hybrid paintings that occupy physical space on the wall while simultaneously manifesting within the virtual world. In uncertain times of whatever event will come next... Dave Alber’s Hybrid VR Paintings & virtual reality art gallery offer online & virtual solutions to the contemporary art business at http://davealber.com/collaborate/ - June 09, 2020 - Dave Alber
Kings Park/Smithtown Resident, Marci Brockmann’s Book, "Permission to Land," Nominated for Global Award
"Permission to Land: Searching For Love, Home & Belonging" written by Kings Park/ Smithtown resident, Marci Brockmann, has been nominated for a 2020 Author Academy Award, an honor bestowed for literary merit and publishing excellence in the writing and publishing industry. Marci... - June 07, 2020 - Marci Brockmann Author & Artist
Candice Y Dotson to Release Another Novel This Coming Fall
Set to release September 1, Author Candice Y Dotson will be releasing the second installment to the fiction memoir series "Tainted Identity II: Marissa's Story." "Tainted Identity" is a fiction memoir series by author Candice Y Dotson, owner/founder CYD, Corp., about three women who experienced abuse before their childhood began. - June 04, 2020 - Candice Y Dotson, Corp.
Jules Wilson Design Studio Completes Full Interior Design for The Place at Fifth + Broadway
The multidisciplinary design studio unveils the interiors for Nashville’s newest mixed-use development. - June 04, 2020 - Jules Wilson Design Studio
2b Acting Responds to the Recovery with the Release of Their "Get Paid" Series of Interactive Videos
New ways of working are emerging, calling for people to be better informed. The Yorkshire based digital media company, 2b Acting, believes their new series of interactive videos is the best way to address this problem. - June 03, 2020 - 2b Acting Ltd
Timely Book Release by Desserae K Shepston: A Mysterious Virus Engineered for a Sinister Plot - "The Breaking" Weaves a Tale of Bravery Amid the Terror of the Unknown
Little did author Desserae K Shepston know when she began writing The Undoing Trilogy in 2018 just how prescient the dystopian science fiction story would become as she finished the second book in the series. A mysterious virus, a sinister government and a group of teens intent on breaking the system give the reader pause for thought about what could have befallen our own world in this time of pandemic. - June 03, 2020 - Desserae K Shepstoon
Debut Single by Wife of Veteran is a Musical Tribute to Generations of Soldiers
Opera Mezzo Soprano Natalja Sticco's debut single reflects her own American journey and personal connection with military. - June 02, 2020 - Natalja Sticco
The Tommy Zegan Original 6'2" Brett Favre Bronze Statue Finds Home
Brett Favre larger than life statue aka The Gunslinger finds home in Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame and Museum. - June 02, 2020 - Tommy Zegan Originals
Robots White Dogs Healers - Peter Opheim Solo Exhibition
Powen Gallery is honored to host and exhibit Peter Opheim’s third solo exhibition in Taipei, Taiwan. - June 02, 2020 - Powen Gallery
Sonia Marta is Releasing "Bucharest City Tour, a Trip with Sonia" Book That Supports Vulnerable Communities During COVID-19 Pandemic
"Bucharest City Tour, A Trip with Sonia" is a children’s book in English, written by one of the youngest authors in Romania, Sonia Marta, who at only 12 years old is already completing her third editorial experience. The book illustrates the journey of three friends going on a... - June 01, 2020 - Sonia Marta
TheYearOfMyLifeVR.com Debuts the Continuum Book Series
TheYearOfMyLifeVR.com is a unique eBook series that breaks into the real world with a never-ending story. The fictional characters become real life consumers of products, services, and venues. - June 01, 2020 - TheYearOfMyLifeVR.com
Event Announcement of Virtual, Online Performance Piece of BLACKOUTS
A new virtual performance piece for live-streaming showcases writer and director Murray Mednick’s poetic gifts to address the COVID-19 crisis. BLACKOUTS combines streetwise lyricism and dry humor to bear on an infernal encounter with the health care system, American style. BLACKOUTS will be presented live for viewers in two parts, June 5, 6, 7 (Part 1) and June 12, 13, 14 (Part 2). - May 31, 2020 - Padua Playwrights