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"Out of Sight" Documentary Seeks to Change Mental Health Stigmas

On December 8th, a preview of upcoming mental health documentary “Out of Sight” screened at the Carmike Promenade 16 Theater in Center Valley, as part of the DeSales University Senior Showcase. This 12-minute preview of the feature-length film is now available online. Out of Sight... - December 12, 2014 - Out of Sight Documentary

QAV Media Announces the Release of William Darrah Whitaker's Debut Novel, "My Life as a Sperm: One Man's Quest to Save the World"

QAV Media is proud to announce the release of William Darrah Whitaker's irreverent debut novel, "My Life as a Sperm : One Man’s Quest to Save the World." "Talent can take you places, but it’s who you know that keeps you there." – Buddy Price Buddy Price, a... - December 11, 2014 - QAV Media

Jonathan Brooks Ends Prolific Week Winning Photo of the Year at Inaugural Miami Photo Salon During Miami Art Week 2014

South Florida-based Photographer/Visual Artist Jonathan Brooks Wins Acclaims on Heels of Releasing The True Cuba Book. - December 11, 2014 - Jonathan Brooks

Dr. Kalyan Releases Short Stories of Blind Protagonists from India

Dr. Kalyan Kankanala's short stories of blind protagonists has been released in eBook and Paper Back formats. The book may be ordered on online stores such as iBooks, Amazon Kindle, Pothi, and Barnes and Noble. - December 10, 2014 - Dr. Kalyan Kankanala

New Singing Teacher in Bellevue at Nancy Bos Voice Studio

There has never been more demand for singing lessons in Bellevue and the Eastside. To help meet demand, Dr. Julie Cross will be working in the Nancy Bos Voice Studio. Dr. Cross is a highly skilled and experienced teacher. In a community that typically has waiting lists, the addition of several new hours of high quality instruction will open the door for more singers to follow their dreams. - December 09, 2014 - StudioBos

The Musical EDGES to be Presented as a Year End Benefit for Slow Burn Theatre Company and West Boca High Drama Department

Slow Burn Theatre will present EDGES, a musical, for a special two-night run December 18 & 19, 2014 as a joint fundraiser with the West Boca Drama Department. - December 09, 2014 - Slow Burn Theatre

Yahoo! Music Debuts First Single "Hearts and Minds" from Lotus Crush’s Upcoming New Album Rabbit Hole

Band Offering Access to New Music, Merchandise; Unique Experiences and More at PledgeMusic - December 08, 2014 - Lotus Crush

Techno-Thriller, "Twilight Visitor," Depicts Reality of Nuclear Threat to Earth

Two worlds collide when an energy-desperate China suddenly invades Iran over oil; meanwhile, a lonely man sitting on a beach in Portugal, meets a mystery woman who reveals that he alone holds the answer to stopping a nuclear confrontation which will threaten the world as its leaders stand helpless to stop it. - December 06, 2014 - Author, Réal Laplaine

Danu5ik - "From Sea to Kanata" Album Release

Danu5ik is releasing his new debut album "From Sea to Kanata" December 13, 2014. - December 05, 2014 - Danu5ik

New Cozy Mystery Addresses the Pharmaceutical Pollution of the Natural Environment

Author Betty Jean Craige is pleased to announce the release of her cozy mystery, "Downstream: A Witherston Murder Mystery." Craige’s first murder mystery addresses the pharmaceutical pollution of the natural environment. - December 05, 2014 - Betty Jean Craige

Children’s Book "Girls Gone Great" Provides Great Examples of Girls Doing Great Things

Authors Carolyn B. Berg & J Drew Brumbaugh are pleased to announce the promotion of their children’s book, "Girls Gone Great." - December 05, 2014 - J Drew Brumbaugh

National Bestseller Author, Tiece, Has Done It Again with Scarlett IV. According to the Reviews, This 5 Star, Urban Fiction Bestseller is a Phenomenal Read.

Scarlett IV is an African American Romance novel that is filled with unbelievable twists and unexpected events. - December 04, 2014 - Tiece Presents

Laura Rathe Fine Art Announces Tara Conley & Karen Hawkins: "Suspended Fiction"

Laura Rathe Fine Art Announces 2015 Debut Exhibition Featuring Conceptual Works by Texas Contemporary Sculptors, Tara Conley & Karen Hawkins. - December 04, 2014 - Laura Rathe Fine Art

"College Vibrations," 2013, by Dr. Joseph S. Maresca, Ebook Published by Amazon Digital Publishing, Available Now on Kindle

"College Vibrations" by Dr. Joseph S. Maresca addresses the classic impediments which keep students from entering or graduating from college. The author cites available research sources and financing to help students navigate through the maze of college requirements.In addition, the ebook sets realistic expectations which students should have together with the effort required to reach the goals set forth.This ebook is addressed to anyone seriously contemplating college. - December 04, 2014 - Dr Joseph S Maresca

New Video Course: Bestselling Keywords for Amazon Authors

Knowing which keywords to choose and how to use them effectively is a common need for many authors. This online course makes keyword research simple to help authors get their books to rank higher with search terms used by Amazon readers. - December 04, 2014 - Jason Matthews

Mystery Author's Novelettes for Sale at Barnes and Noble Nook

Author Elizabeth Eagan-Cox launched a paranormal mystery novelette collection this year, the first two titles: River Ghost, and Winter's Ghost, are now ready for download sale at Barnes and Noble Nook through B & N's online store, and brick and mortar locations. - December 03, 2014 - ElizabethEaganCox.blogspot.com

Michigan Philharmonic Presents "Miniature Masterpieces"

Michigan Philharmonic Chamber Concert at St. John's in Plymouth. - December 02, 2014 - Michigan Philharmonic

Herradura Tequila Barrel Art Collection Fueling Creativity During Miami Basel

Tequila Herradura commissioned South Florida artist Caron Bowman to create an art piece for the “2014 Herradura Barrel Art Collection” to debut during Miami Basel. - December 02, 2014 - Caron Bowman

Former Strangeloves Frontman Releases Solo Album

Ken Jones, the former lead singer and frontman known as "Niles Strange" for the multi-hit 1960's rock band, The Strangeloves of “I Want Candy” fame has just released his first solo album, FLASHBACK on Valley Records. Following his years of touring and performing the band's... - December 01, 2014 - Valley Records

First Book of Tattooed Angels Trilogy Released

Valerie Willis announces launch of her new urban fantasy novel "Rebirth". - December 01, 2014 - Valerie Willis Author

Vietnam Era Novel About Family with Autistic Son is USA Best Book Finalist

When a military family suddenly comes unsprung, the eldest daughter, Farley, gives up her dreams to care for her younger brother, William. An Autistic Savant, William is the novel's loyal and disarmingly insightful hero. "The book is written primarily from Farley's perspective," says... - November 30, 2014 - Penny McCann Pennington

41 Old Hubcaps Leads to International Landfill Art Campaign

In 2008, Ken Marquis, a Pennsylvania picture framer, had an epiphany while milling around an automobile show. “I started rushing up and down vendor aisles buying old hub caps. I bought 41 rusted old hub caps that day. My friend thought I was crazy. I said ‘I have an idea.’” Marquis’ idea has led to the largest non-profit international art initiative of its kind, The Landfillart Project. (www.landfillart.org) - November 29, 2014 - KenMarq, LLC

Ferguson: in "Troubling Times," Millennial Sings a Song of Love

As the nation quakes in the aftermath of a contentious decision, soul-stirring singer, Jerome Holloway, expresses love, compassion and freedom with his powerful song, "Troubling Times." This soulful artist breathes hope and life at a time of pain. Holloway's mission is to sing with the... - November 27, 2014 - Jerome Holloway

First Time Author Releases eBook on His Travel in the Himalayas

First time author Praveen Venkiteswara Annu has published his eBook "Himalayas: Through Heaven and Hell in the Hills" on Amazon.com - November 26, 2014 - Praveen Venkiteswara Annu

Artlightenment Wraps 6th Annual Art Show and Film Festival

Artlightenment wrapped its 6th consecutive year on Saturday night with its festival themed “the light side of art and film.” - November 26, 2014 - Artlightenment

Tattoo Studio Runs Toys 4 Tats Drive

Local tattoo studio gives back by running toy drive for disadvantage youth. Hyperink sets the stereo type by leading the fight to empower the local youth. - November 25, 2014 - HyperInk Studios

Dallon Weekes Releases Solo Holiday Single "Sickly Sweet Holidays"

Dallon Weekes currently bassist of Panic! At The Disco, Independently releases his New Solo Holiday Single titled "Sickly Sweet Holidays." - November 25, 2014 - None You Jerk Records

Frizzell with 3-Peat Win of the Prestigious AMG Heritage Visual Artist of the Year Award

Nashville's Artist to the Stars, Corey Frizzell, can now add being a three time winner of the Artists Music guild Heritage Award for Visual Artist of the Year to his long list of credits. Frizzell has been honored as The International Academy of Music Arts and Sciences, Inc.'s AMG Award recipient... - November 24, 2014 - Visual Artist Corey Frizzell

Artist Joshua Barber Reveals New Richmond Painting – Sara D. November Gallery Dec. 4-Jan. 11

Richmond-based artist Joshua Barber opens the exhibition "eleven" on December 4, 2014, at 7 p.m. at the Sara D. November Gallery in Richmond. - November 24, 2014 - Barber Fine Art

Book by New Author Jason Akers

Jason Akers would like to inform the media of his new book titled "Galaxies Apart." It is available in paperback and eBook format. - November 24, 2014 - Jason Akers

The Kids’ E-Book Bestseller List & Blog Celebrates Four Years of Sharing E-Publishing Success Stories

KidsEBook Bestsellers.com celebrates its 4th anniversary and is still currently the only weekly bestseller list of e-books for children and teens from the most popular e-book stores. It features a wekly top ten list and interviews with the bestselling authors. Over 170 interviews have been posted so far, from bestselling e-format authors for children and young adults such as Ridley Pearson, Marissa Moss, Lois Lowry and Gary Paulsen to name a few. - November 23, 2014 - KidsEBookBestsellers.com

New York Author Releases Book Five in The Detectives Chen and Castilblanco Series – "The Collector"

New York author, Steven M. Moore is pleased to announce the release of the fifth book in his Detectives Chen and Castilblanco series, "The Collector." - November 23, 2014 - Steven M. Moore

Romance is Creepy, "Creepy Romance" Launches Its 2nd Edition

“We are all creeps and we all fall in love,” quotes Cosondra Sjostrom, author of "Creepy Romance." The 2nd Edition of "Creepy Romance" has been announced. Featuring Artists; Jo & Graeme (Notre Cuhauvet), Brett Parson (Blitzcadet), Jaw Cooper, Craww, Elliot Fernandez (JerkMonger), Jon Schnepp (Super Man Lives, Metalocalypse), Nate (N8) Van Dyke, Richie Velazquez (Digital + Grime), Will Carsola (Creator of Adult Swim's Mr. Pickels), Prince Terrence, Cody Schibi, Frank Kozik, Greg Mishk and more... - November 22, 2014 - Creepy Romance

Critically Acclaimed Pacific Northwest Author Justin Bog Releases Holiday Short Story Collection in Time for Christmas

Critically acclaimed Pacific Northwest author, Justin Bog is pleased to announce the release of his holiday short story collection: "Hark-A Christmas Collection." - November 22, 2014 - Justin Bog

"Pre-Kindergarten Gold" by Dr Joseph S Maresca Published '13 by Amazon Digital Publishing Company and Available on Amazon/Kindle

"Pre-Kindergarten Gold" is about the wonderful opportunity to engage children at an earlier age within the prism of the school system.The ebook explains the benefits of introducing children to language acquisition, small group dynamics and methodical ways of doing things starting at an earlier age. The benefits could be significant in terms of reinforcement of language skills so that children will have a firmer foundation in subjects like reading, the English language and group dynamics. - November 22, 2014 - Dr Joseph S Maresca

Artist Dimitrina Stamboldjiev Kutriansky "Transcends the Ordinary" in New Exhibit

Meticulously painted landscapes and representational figurative images combine to produce a unique and engaging visual experience. - November 22, 2014 - Dimitrina Stamboldjiev Kutriansky

Skylight Books Participate in Indies First/Small Business Saturday on November 29th

“One of the Best Bookstores in America” gears up for the shopping season with guest authors serving as honorary booksellers. Writers Geoff Dyer, Attica Locke, Mimi Pond, Steph Cha, Andrea Portes, and Anthony Breznican will be on hand to help with your book buying needs. - November 21, 2014 - Skylight Books

Jimmy Osmond's New Book Challenges Kids to Discover Their Talents

Music icon Jimmy Osmond pens lively children’s book that draws on his personal story to encourage children to find their special talent—and use it. - November 21, 2014 - Jimmy Osmond

Multinational Internet Corporation Has Made a Takeover Approach for Worldwide Online Unsigned Music Platform SoonToBeMusic.com a UK Based Internet Business

Soon To Be Music have confirmed that they have been approached with an offer to take complete control of the business and website that operates worldwide under soontobemusic.com Relatively unknown in the business world the offer that was completely unexpected is currently being considered by the... - November 21, 2014 - Soon To Be Music

Florida's Benz Model & Talent Inks Bo Barker to Voiceover Roster

Sunshine State's largest talent agency to represent distinctive voice actor statewide. - November 21, 2014 - Bo Barker Voiceovers

It’s Time to Meet the Monstrosities

Local artist creator Vance Capley steps away from the world of digital comics to go back to the wonderful world of printed comics with his new book "Meet the Monstrosities." - November 20, 2014 - Vance Capley Art

New Young Adult Fantasy Novel Just Released - "Jeff Madison and the Shimmers of Drakmere"

Author Bernice Fischer is pleased to announce the first book in her new young adult fantasy series, "Jeff Madison and the Shimmers of Drakmere." Bernice is busy writing the second novel in the Jeff Madison series, due for release mid 2015. - November 19, 2014 - Bernice Fischer

New Historical Fiction Novel Just Released Involving Mobsters and Nazis – "UnLucky Double: Part One"

Author Darryl R. Breland is pleased to announce the release of his new book, "UnLucky Double: Part One." This is the first book in a series which will cover the globe and involve characters from Al Capone to Adolf Hitler. - November 19, 2014 - Darryl R. Breland

Indie Novel "It Burns a Lovely Light" Finalist in 2014 USA Best Book Awards

Debut novel holds its own against major publishing houses. - November 18, 2014 - Penny McCann Pennington

Perfect for the Holidays, “Letters to Loretta from the Radio Shack, A True WWII Teenage Love Story” Now Available at Amazon.com and eStores

“Letters to Loretta from the Radio Shack, A True WWII Teenage Love Story,” is now available in paperback or Kindle edition at Amazon.com and as an e-book at ibookstore.com, Barnes & Noble’s Nook, Kobo, Copia, Goodreads, Ciando, Scribd and Oyster. - November 18, 2014 - Laura Lynn Ashworth

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