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Self Published Author, Allison Wood, Releases Her Children's Picture Book "Sprinkles" Just in Time for National Sprinkles Day on July 23

A Twin Cities author and illustrator pair team up to create a sweet children’s picture book, just in time for National Sprinkles Day on July 23, 2022. - July 22, 2022 - Allison Wood - author and publisher

OBX Outer Banks Suspense Thriller Now Available at Local Bookstores, Gift Shops and Online

Interest in the book is leading to reorders by retailers throughout North Carolina. - July 21, 2022 - David Dean

"Leave It to the Gods" Marks a Fresh New Jazz Track by D.S Wilson, Co-Produced with Multi-Hit Artist/Producer Adam Hawley

Hear the new smooth jazz single, "Leave It to the Gods" by D.S. Wilson in collaboration with co-producer Adam Hawley. - July 15, 2022 - D.S. Wilson

Journalist Tamsen Fadal Launches #MenopauseTok - Weeklong Conversation on TikTok Featuring Menopause Education and Inspiration - July 18-24

#MenopauseTok will bring together the powerful women driving the menopause conversation on TikTok for a week of education and inspiration - July 18th - 24th. - July 14, 2022 - Tamsen Fadal

Wisconsin Author Debuts New Paranormal Cozy Mystery

Better Gnomes & Gardens by Casey Cardel, book one of the Mysty Haven Mystery series debuts this fall for ages 13+. - July 14, 2022 - Casey Cardel

Author Releases "Pandemic Edition" of Humor Collection

Humor writer and laughter workshop facilitator, Noreen Braman, has released her third and final "Pandemic" edition of “Treading Water,” a collection of humor columns and personal essays. - July 10, 2022 - The Smile Side of Life Laughter & Happiness Club

DJ Mickey G Entertainment Celebrates 30 Years in the Entertainment Industry

A name well known in the party circuit, DJ Mickey G, would like to thank each and every single one of his clients for the past 30 years for all of their support and recognition. - July 10, 2022 - DJ Mickey G Entertainment

Playwrights Local Announces “Hey Siri” by Mary E. Weems at BorderLight Fest

New dramatic play explores the impact of technology on three urban lives. Directed by Michael Oatman, the production runs July 21 through 23 at the Old Stone Church in Cleveland. - July 09, 2022 - Playwrights Local

Author Steve Leshin to Launch His Newest Crime Novel "Murder by the Numbers" July 11, 2022

The newest Joshua Oates Adventure makes its debut July 11 on Amazon's paperback bookstore and Kindle e-bookstore. Leshin's 5th entry is a crime noir, historical fiction tale that takes place in 1921 New York City. Bat Masterson, Damon Runyon, and Boxing Champion Jack Dempsey play key roles in the adventure. - July 08, 2022 - Steve Leshin

La Malinche Opera to Premiere at Albuquerque Museum

Composer Nathan Felix Presents an Immersive Opera for a New Museum Exhibition. - June 30, 2022 - Nathan Felix

Author Jack H.M. Wong Comments on Roe v. Wade in the U.S. - from an Entrepreneurship Perspective

"Cracking the Entrepreneur Code" Author Jack H.M. Wong examines a recent incident in the U.S. Supreme Court Decision in Roe v. Wade and discusses his takeaways for entrepreneurs and business owners. - June 28, 2022 - Jack H.M. Wong

American Idol Finalist & Alum Qaasim Middleton Announces the Return of the Juggernaut War Party at the Knitting Factory in Brooklyn – the 1st War Fest Series

Brooklyn Hedgehogs Qaasim & Khalil Middleton are back at again. Returning from a pre-pandemic hiatus, The Juggernaut War Party is back in full swing and performing live at The Knitting Factory on July 3 in Brooklyn, NY. It's the 1st of their War Party/War Fest Series. The two time winners of the Afro Punk Battle of the Bands and creators of "War Hop" are returning with New Hot Music and their GUMBO fusions of FunkRock, HipHop, Soul, Alternative/Jazz. - June 20, 2022 - Toni Seawright

World Premiere of Documentary "Lightning in a Bottle: A Festival Story" at LA's Marina del Rey Film Festival Celebrates the Return of Festival Life

The immersive and raw documentary, Lightning in a Bottle: A Festival Story, will make its world premiere at the Marina del Rey film festival on Monday, June 20 at 4pm at the Cinemark 18&XD. The film's director, John Handem Piette, found a bit of internet fame in November 2020 with his “America Endgame” meme which garnered millions of views and galvanized all of Twitter on election week. John's feature doc also just successfully crowd-funded over 30K of finishing funds to make its premiere debut. - June 16, 2022 - Assemble Studios

Epic Fantasy Novel by VL Stuart

A new novel from an author/journalist living in Costa Rica. Journey through the fantasy world of Darae in "Orb and Arrow: Exploration" where magic is real - and dangerous. - June 12, 2022 - Victoria Stuart

Washington-Based Dream Folk Duo Begins Summer Alaska Tour

True Reckoning, a singer songwriter duo based in Port Townsend, WA is embarking on their summer 2022 tour of the Interior Alaska and Kenai Peninsula. “One could call ours an unconventional strategy, spending nearly three months touring a single state with less than a million people. But hey,... - June 12, 2022 - True Reckoning

New Fantasy-Fiction Novel Puts the Construction of a Nepali Monastery and Tibetan Refugee Support on Its Spine

Four Lord's latest fantasy-fiction novel The Monastery comes exclusively to Kickstarter in an effort to raise money for a Tibetan Children’s Village and the construction of a new Nepali monastery. - June 09, 2022 - Four Lords

"Home Boy" is Belief Records Validation That "Rock Never Dies"

According to Belief Recording artist Ali Hugo, "It's absurd that rock bands and solo artists who are still actively producing music today are referred to as 'That 90's band!' As a result, the Belief Records team believes that the 'Home Boy' album provides an opportunity to introduce Ali Hugo fans who aren't buyers of rock music to the world of rock & roll. There hasn't been a charismatic, successful rock star since the 90s and early 2000s." - June 08, 2022 - Belief Records

The Beginning of Sorrows

"Go Set A Watchman," the first book in the "Beginning of Sorrows" series has been re-released. Go Set A Watchman was first released in June 2020 and immediately soared to the #1 New Release in Eschatology spot on Amazon. - June 07, 2022 - Susan Mouw

2022 Leo Awards Nomination: British Columbia Film Editor "Elated" with Nomination for Best Picture Editing Feature Length Documentary

Film Editor Dakota Morton is very happy these days. "Just to be nominated, I'm elated." Dakota is a 2022 BC Leo Award nominee for his film editing on "Precious Leader Woman." Dakota's nomination, “Best Film Editor, Feature Length Documentary,” for "Precious... - June 06, 2022 - Dakota Morton

Shari Puorto Band performs at Beaver Creek, CO's Blues, Brews & BBQ Festival, 2022

Back by popular demand, Shari Puorto Band performs again at the Beaver Creek Blues, Brews & BBQ on Saturday 5/28 & 5/29/22 in beautiful Beaver Creek, Colorado. Just up the mountain from Avon, CO. - June 06, 2022 - Little Lightning Productions

Sidekick Productions is Producing Their First Feature Film, the World’s First Queer, Fat-Positive Horror Film – And You Can Help

From the mind of Joshua R. Pangborn, creator of the queer hits Skeleton Crew and Demon Doctor, comes A Taste of Youth, co-directed by Pangborn and NBC’s The Voice’s Nakia. - June 05, 2022 - SideKick Productions

Southern California’s Most Diverse City is Invited to Play Inside a Pop-Up City Made of Giant Adult-Sized Building Blocks

For the Getty’s 25th Anniversary, Southern California’s most diverse city will host a giant pop-up art installation during the third of ten community festivals to take place this summer in honor of the Getty’s 25th Anniversary. - June 02, 2022 - Daniela Soberman

Casting Workbook Launches "The Green Room" with Natasha Gargiulo

In Partnership with former Entertainment Tonight Canada Reporter and Host of "The Working Actor" Natasha Gargiulo, Casting Workbook has launched its new original content series - "The Green Room." Announcement Highlights • Through a partnership with Natasha Gargiulo,... - May 31, 2022 - Casting Workbook

New Jersey Country Artist Southpaw Nominated for Two National Music Awards

New Jersey-based country trio Southpaw has been nominated for two Josie Music Awards, and announces the release of their next single. - May 27, 2022 - Southpaw

North Carolina Author David Dean Releases Suspense Thriller "OBX" in Paperback on IngramSpark

Action-Packed Outer Banks Murder Mystery Now Available to Independent Booksellers - May 27, 2022 - David Dean

Alex Parra's Latest LP AFTERTHOUGHT

Ales Parra self-releases LP, AFTERTHOUGHT. - May 27, 2022 - Nitric Entertainment Group

Douglas Bell’s Debut Novel, “Cake Walk,” Receives Praise from Transgender Readers

Riveting story of authentic love, loss, and family with an underlying message that confronts conformity and promotes radical self-acceptance. - May 26, 2022 - Douglas Bell Books

Irio's Book Discusses How Humans Can Adapt to Remain Unique and Distinctive in a Future Shared with 10 Billion Other People, Plus Robots

"2050: The Singular Human Era" is now available for purchase in all major digital bookstores. The book is Rafael Irio's latest piece of content dedicated to helping readers adapt to the rapidly changing digital world. Irio aims to provide a new perspective of the future where people and... - May 24, 2022 - Rafael Irio LLC

Bethany Arts Community Presents IMPACT 2022: Art That Bears Witness an Exhibition in Bethany Art Community's Galleries May 20 – June 30

Bethany Arts Community presents IMPACT 2022: Art that Bears Witness presents the work of a diverse group of artists working in a wide variety of media that challenge us to (re)consider some of society's toughest issues. - May 24, 2022 - Bethany Arts Community

Live Interactive Boom-Bap Jazz Band MOBBLUZ Presents an Impressive Musical Journey with Upward Spiral; Comprehensive Listening Essentials Catered for a Global Audience

MOBBLUZ releases their debut EP on all streaming platforms May 20th. - May 22, 2022 - MOBBLUZ

Patrick Guinn, Pre-Launch of New Book "Creating CHAMPS"

Patrick Guinn is excited to announce the prelaunch and sale of his new book titled Creating CHAMPS, 5 Step Journey Evolving Ikigai for Success. On May 18, 2022 Mr. Guinn will release the sale of this new book anticipated to be launched in the next few weeks. In writing the Creating CHAMPS book,... - May 21, 2022 - Patrick Guinn

On Mental Health Action Day, a TEDx Talk That Provides a Behavioral Recipe for Burnout Prevention

Dr. Jacqueline Kerr's TEDx talk just went live. In it she talks about burnout being like a Baked Alaska. She then provides CEOs, Managers and families the ingredients for how to prevent burnout. The most important part though is the recipe, the action plan for how take these ingredients and make a behavioral change plan that will help families, society and the economy. May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Today is Mental Health Action Day. This talk is the key to action. - May 19, 2022 - Dr. Jacqueline Kerr

Author Deborah L. King Releases Second Novel

Author, Deborah L. King will be at the Shiny Squirrel Art Studio in Lisle, IL discussing and signing her new book "Glory Unbound." "Glory Unbound" is the sequel to her debut novel "Glory Bishop" from Red Adept Publishing, LLC. - May 17, 2022 - Deborah L. King - Writer

Kashima Arts Presents the Japanese Art Auction MEGURU vol.10 & the Launch of MEGURU Online

BS Fuji Co., Ltd. and Kashima Arts Co., Ltd. are proud to co-host Volume 10 of the Japanese Art Auction, MEGURU, from May 14 (Sat) to 22 (Sun), 2022. An opportunity for, both, experienced and novice buyers to gain a feel for the arts, MEGURU is a Japanese art specialist, sealed-bid auction designed... - May 16, 2022 - Kashima Arts Co., Ltd.

Crazee Media Group LLC & "There's an Alien in My Toilet" Head to Licensing Expo and Launches on Kickstarter

Crazee Media Group LLC announced their attendance at the Licensing Expo in Las Vegas 2022, Booth D104. On display will be flagship title, "There's an Alien in my Toilet," an all ages sci-fi, comedy comic book series which launched successfully on Kickstarter. - May 15, 2022 - i Create Stories

NY Author Rea Nolan Martin Wins Third Gold Medallion in 2022 Independent Publisher Book Awards

On Monday, Independent Publishers of Traverse City, Michigan awarded New York author Rea Nolan Martin the gold “IPPY” award in Visionary Fiction for her recently published novel, "Sunnyside Up." Martin’s previous IPPY golds include her 2016 novel, "The Anesthesia... - May 12, 2022 - Rea Nolan Martin

"Dead Last: The Triumph of Character, Passion, and Teamwork in Education," by Stephen Wallis, Author

Breakthrough book detailing how American K-12 schools can achieve world-class standards of excellence that enhance first-rate teaching, propel student academic performance achievement, and promote a school’s shared partnership with parents and families in the education of a community’s youngsters. - May 12, 2022 - Stephen Wallis

New Release from Author T. C. Weber: Post-Apocalyptic Survival Story Paints Brutal Picture of Climate Fallout

"The Survivors," a horror novella written for adult readers, explores the consequences of runaway climate change, the tensions between short-term survival and long-term thinking, and the fragility of civilization and the human psyche. - May 11, 2022 - T. C. Weber

Nathan Felix Premieres 3rd Symphony Santa-Almada

Nathan Felix, rock n roll musician turned composer will premiere his third symphony, Santa-Almada, on Sunday May 15th, at KMFA’s new Draylen Mason Music Studio located at 41 Navasota St. Local choral group, inversion Ensemble, will perform Santa-Almada as part of KMFA’s OffBeat Series... - May 10, 2022 - Nathan Felix

"Powerful Postpartum" - New Book Looks at Motherhood as a Catalyst for Inner Discovery

"Powerful Postpartum" invites the reader to explore new motherhood as a moment filled with potential for personal growth and maturation. This work positions motherhood as a catalyst for inner discovery, where a mother embarks on the first and most important step of spiritual growth, “know thyself.” With shelves filled with how-to guides on infant care and physical recovery, "Powerful Postpartum" delivers the message that finally recognizes the transformative experience of the mother. - May 06, 2022 - Kelly Van Zandt

Recording Artist Matty Stuntin's New Release, "LoveStruck"

Matty Stuntin's first release of 2022, "LoveStruck." - May 06, 2022 - Nitric Entertainment Group

The Launch of an Exciting New Children’s Fantasy Book, "Tales of Splendania: A Golden Wish"

The book is an exciting, magical journey for a young and valiant Princess, Vanadae, who is forced on a Royal Golden Hunt for the one and only Golden Unicorn in the Kingdom of Splendania. Vanadae wishes to protect magical creatures, but her father, the High-King of Splendania as well as most of Splendania's population, are determined to kill ferocious monsters and magical creatures for glory and fame. - May 06, 2022 - Tales of Splendania

Girls Empowerment in "A Grand Slam Birthday," by Chrysa Smith

Dynamic, young Dory Oslo turns her frilly cousin Izzy's boring dance party into an extraordinary baseball game. The turn of events comes as an unusual gift opens up a world of possibilities for the entire gang at the party. The most unlikely batter wins the game and Dory even learns a new dance step or two. - May 05, 2022 - Chrysa Smith

Book Launch: Habits of Successful People Motivates You to Redefine Your Narrative - Celebrity & Influential Leaders’ Insights on How Changes in Habits Can Change Lives

Chicago author Shawn Nowotnik’s third book Habits of Successful People is a master class in habits and success. It skips the ra-ra and helps the reader take control of their life. Based on his own story of weekday welder to weekend Hollywood flights to pitch his entertainment agency, he also sought insights from Hollywood’s most influential people on their habits of success. He used these habits to reach his dreams but also help him recover from a devastating loss - and find his true path. - May 05, 2022 - Shawn Léon Nowotnik

The Great Barrington Project Presents Brooklyn Artist Delano Burrowes' "How do You See a Black Person?" Performed in His Mostly White Great Barrington,Mass. hometown.

Delano Burrowes, a Brooklyn writer and artist, will enact "How Do You See A Black Person?" several times on the streets of Great Barrington during the week of May 16, 2022. Anyone walking by will have the opportunity to sit and make eye contact for up to ten minutes with the Black person in front of them and consider whatever emotions/thoughts may be brought up by doing so. On May 22 there will be a free community event - co-organized with local activists - discussing the ideas of the project. - May 05, 2022 - The Great Barrington Project

Zero Empty Spaces (ZES) Hosts Grand Opening of Natick Mall (MA) Location with Day of Art & Design Talks as Part of Boston Design Week

This is the first time Boston Design Week is extending programming to Natick, MA and featured speakers are from varied backgrounds and disciplines. - May 05, 2022 - Zero Empty Spaces

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