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Mike Dennis Short Story Collection, Bloodstains on the Wall, Now Available
Mike Dennis takes the reader to the other side of the human condition. - April 24, 2011 - Mike Dennis
Barbarians, Secret Agents: The Sunwright Chronicles Published by Outskirts Press
Outskirts Press announces the latest highly anticipated epic fantasy and fiction book from Hollister, CA, author Kevin M. Villegas. - April 24, 2011 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Death, DNA and Detection: Unauthorized Entry Published by Outskirts Press
Outskirts Press announces the latest highly anticipated mystery and detective fiction book from Milltown, NJ, author Blaise Apoldite. - April 24, 2011 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Woman Can’t Control Aura in Destiny's Divine, Published by Outskirts Press
Outskirts Press announces the latest highly anticipated fantasy and fiction book from Menlo Park, CA, author Kristine Morgan. - April 24, 2011 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Path to Unity of Consciousness: The Episode of Life Published by Outskirts Press
Outskirts Press announces the latest highly anticipated philosophy and religion book from Marietta, GA, author Amjad Fatemi, Ph.D. - April 24, 2011 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
NC Author T. Lyn Fletcher Hires Blueplate PR
The boutique public relations agency will raise awareness of, and promote the upcoming book series "Twisted and Turned." - April 22, 2011 - T. Lyn Fletcher
Wendy Rule in Concert
Australian recording artist Wendy Rule is touring the US this summer, and will be performing in North Hollywood. Beat Magazine describes her music as “...sweeping melodies, emotive vocals and the ability to haunt the mind like a lingering spirit...”, while Rolling Stone Magazine says “Wendy Rule creates dark, sensual sonic theatre… compelling stuff.” - April 21, 2011 - Pendraig Publishing
Outskirts Press Reveals Top 10 Best Selling Books in Self Publishing for March 2011
Outskirts Press, the fastest-growing full-service self publishing and book marketing company today announced its top ten titles for March 2011. - April 21, 2011 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Creative UK Trend Company Mudpie Unveil Latest Editions of Trend Books for AW12/13
Latest trendbooks published from Mudpie - April 21, 2011 - Mudpie Ltd
Breast Cancer Survivors Pen Books of Hope and Courage
Wingspan Press publishes stories of grit and grace from breast cancer survivors. - April 20, 2011 - WingSpan Publishing Inc
"Crude Customs" Wins Bronze in Two eLit Categories
Flying Fish Books author Gary Isaacson has received two bronze eLit awards for his new novel, "Crude Customs," the second in his series featuring TV guru and spy-on-the-side Alec Timken. The eBook, available on Amazon Kindle, was recognized in the categories of "Mystery/Suspense/Thriller" and for "Humor." http://www.amazon.com/Crude-Customs-ebook/dp/B003UNLNJG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&m=AG56TWVU5XWC2&s=digital-text&qid=1303160345&sr=1-1 - April 19, 2011 - Isaacson Communications, Inc
National Coordinator for HIT to Speak at HCI Executive Summit
National Coordinator for Health Information Technology, Farzad Mostashari, M.D., ScM, to be a keynote speaker at the Healthcare Informatics Executive Summit. - April 19, 2011 - Vendome Group
10 Lean Management Workshops Will Cover Manufacturing and Services
The Lean Enterprise Institute announces a series of workshop for sustaining lean transformations in a variety of business value streams. - April 19, 2011 - Lean Enterprise Institute
Roswell Author & Historian John LeMay to Appear on Jeff Rense Program
Roswell author and historian John LeMay discusses his new book "Roswell USA," on the nationwide radio show, the Jeff Rense Program, on Friday, April 22, at 10 p.m. Central time. The program will be streamed on Rense.com. Noe Torres will also appear. - April 18, 2011 - RoswellBooks.com
Creative Print Publishing Ltd - Unpublished Fiction Authors Print Ready Competition
Creative Print Publishing Ltd. is proud to introduce a bold and exciting new venture for unpublished writers across the English-speaking world. The chance to see your unpublished book in print. - April 15, 2011 - Creative Print Publishing Ltd
Savant Books Releases Mila Komarnisky's Epic Novel, "Wretched Land"
Savant Books and Publications LLC, Honolulu, Hawaii, announces the release of Mila Komarnisky's' epic historical novel about the Ukraine, "Wretched Land." - April 14, 2011 - Savant Books and Publications LLC
Self-Publishing Authors Compete for Best Book of the Year Award and the $1,500 Grand Prize
Outskirts Press has announced the three finalists in its annual Best Book of the Year Award, which recognizes the best book overall that Outskirts Press published in 2010 as voted on by the readers of the Self Publishing News blog. - April 14, 2011 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Cartwright School District Invests in Summer Reading by Giving More Than 100,000 Books to Students
Continuing its efforts to promote student literacy and encourage reading over the summer vacation, Cartwright School District in Phoenix, Ariz., is investing in summer reading by giving more than 100,000 books to its 18,000 students. Students in each grade level, from Kindergarten through grade 8,... - April 13, 2011 - Capstone
Author Celebrates First Novel, Pieces of Us, in April
In her first published novel, Pieces of Us, author Hannah Downing weaves a tale of love, happiness, heartbreak, questions, and self-discovery. Pieces of Us debuted April 5, 2011. - April 12, 2011 - Omnific Publishing
The Brownstone Poets Presents Virginia Crawford and G.E. Schwartz on Saturday, May 7 at 2:30 p.m. at Park Plaza Restaurant in Historic Brooklyn Heights
The Brownstone Poets presents Virginia Crawford and G.E. Schwartz on Saturday, May 7 at 2:30 p.m. at Park Plaza Restaurant in historic Brooklyn Heights. Enjoy the varied menu at this affordable family-run diner while listening to great poetry. Poetry grows in Brooklyn Heights and there's an... - April 12, 2011 - The Brownstone Poets
Malone Editorial Services Announces "Swiss Chocolate" by James Weil Sells Out First Print Run
Second Printing to Be Available Next Week from Dailey Swan Press - April 10, 2011 - Malone Editorial Services
Bryce Cullen Publishing Releases Award-Winning Poet Melissa Carl's Latest Collection
Brutal Allure comprised of 44 emotionally intoxicating pieces. - April 09, 2011 - Bryce Cullen Publishing
Three Free Amazon Marketing Options Prepare Self-Publishing Authors for Success
This April, Outskirts Press offers self-publishing authors a trifecta marketing jump-start for their books, by taking triple advantage of the immense audience of Amazon.com, the largest online retailer in the United States, to promote their books. These three Amazon options are free for authors this month with the purchase of a high-quality self-publishing package. - April 08, 2011 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Night of the Cossack is Being Released by Bound by Faith Publishers
"Night of the Cossack" is a compelling adventure by Tom Blubaugh about a teenager who is forced to grow up quickly. - April 08, 2011 - Bound by Faith Publishers
New Fiction Release Fast-Paced Crime Drama, with Romance, Supernatural Overtones; Dog Ear Publishing Releases Book by Carson Leigh
Sergeant Gus Wolf, a veteran member of the Houston PD, finds himself hospitalized after a run-in with a burglar; as he recovers, the long-divorced Wolf kindles a romance with an attractive co-worker. On a weekend getaway to Wolf’s former hometown, he finds himself asking questions about a string of child abductions that eerily resemble activity in Houston. An international child-pornography ring is operating online, and the police are working with the FBI to bring it to justice. - April 06, 2011 - Dog Ear Publishing
New Fiction by John J. Morabito Provides Thrills, Action as One Man Seeks Justice; Released by Dog Ear Publishing
The Foreman is a riveting tale of crime and punishment, with a true-to-life hero in Frisco Lord, who works as a foreman at a nuclear power plant. When a longtime colleague is found dead of apparent suicide, Frisco finds himself investigating the suspicious circumstances that surround his old friend’s death. As jury foreman, Frisco listens as a story of deception unfolds and begins questioning the judge. Questions begin to swirl. Will he make it out of this with his life and reputation intact? - April 06, 2011 - Dog Ear Publishing
Savage Secrets, Deadly Dreams Drive The Waking Dream, Published by Outskirts Press
Outskirts Press announces the latest highly anticipated fantasy book from North Miami, FL, author Jennifer Ford. - April 06, 2011 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Vampires, Vengeance and Vindication Drive Lover's Betrayal, Published by Outskirts Press
Outskirts Press announces the latest highly anticipated romantic fiction and paranormal book from Saint Albans, NY, author J. E. Hopkins. - April 06, 2011 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Summit Murder Mystery Authors Keynote Military Academy Event
April 15 at the Service Academy Alumni Association of Arizona luncheon, Charles G. Irion and Ronald J. Watkins will talk about the Seven Summits, mountaineering history makers and writing mysteries. - April 06, 2011 - Irion Books LLC
Emerging Horror/Fantasy Author Featured at EyeCon Convention
T. Lyn Fletcher joins the cast and fans of a popular TV series in Atlanta. - April 02, 2011 - T. Lyn Fletcher
North Carolina Author Announces New Book Series
A true love story of supernatural proportions. - April 01, 2011 - T. Lyn Fletcher
Kindle Competition Winner Ditches Free Newspapers for Free Ebooks
The winner of bibliotastic.com’s competition for book reviews and comments is delighted with their Kindle and is looking forward to some more inspiring reading on their daily commute than that offered by London’s free newspapers. - April 01, 2011 - bibliotastic
A New Book for Children on Social Sharing: "Social Sharing Is All Around Us," by Maureen Mihailescu
Windsurf Publishing LLC announces a new book about social sharing for young children by Maureen Mihailescu, that describes and teaches the ways children share, interact, cooperate, and play with one another. Created for children with social needs. - April 01, 2011 - Windsurf Publishing LLC
Xlibris Author Fran Lewis Gets Featured on Indie Observer
Indie Observer, Xlibris’ monthly newsletter, is proud to announce Fran Lewis as their Featured Author for the month of March. - April 01, 2011 - Xlibris Publisher
Irion Books Offers Readers More Through Technology: Web-Based Flash Game, eBooks with Video and an Audio Book
2011 brings new multimedia for readers of the Summit Murder Mystery Series. - April 01, 2011 - Irion Books LLC
New Release Traces the History of the Caribbean Islands and Suggests Their Future; Book by Paul J. Erriah, Released by Dog Ear Publishing
The Caribbean has historically been the first “New World” stop for people living on the East and West coasts of the Atlantic Ocean since Christopher Columbus anchored there in 1492 in what he called Hispaniola. The book offers a political and historical overview of the region's history, as well as exploring the region as an entity, including development at state and national levels. - April 01, 2011 - Dog Ear Publishing
New Fantasy Thriller Tells Story of a Brother’s Desperate Attempt to Save His Sister; Book by E.C. England, Released by Dog Ear Publishing
Seventeen-year-old Arscenic must fight and steal simply to survive. But hardship is nothing new to him, who has grown up in Shiloh, a former capital turned war zone, now infested with thieves, drug lords and gangsters. He takes care of his mother and sister, Ericka, because their father never... - April 01, 2011 - Dog Ear Publishing
New Book by Marti Chrisp Pits Young Students Against Mysterious English Teacher; Released by Dog Ear Publishing
A quirky middle school language arts teacher and the mysterious incidents that surround her sit at the heart of this mystery set in a small town in Texas. This teacher and a transfer student bring change to what had promised to be another dull year for 12-year-old Carl Stone and his close friends. At first it’s just Carl who notices something strange about Sylvia Spencer, the new teacher, but soon the peculiarities involve everyone in the circle of friends. - April 01, 2011 - Dog Ear Publishing
New Release Tells Ancient Story Found Within the Stars That Form the Original Constellations; Dog Ear Publishing Releases Book by Mathew James
The Original Prophecy is a fascinating study of the 48 original constellations that make up the canopy of the night sky. Mathew James takes the reader on an in-depth tour of the stars, delving into ancient writings about the 12 zodiac signs as well as biblical references to the stars. With these texts and the scriptures, James weaves a captivating tale of biblical prophecy combined with the stories of ancient races that have survived the passing centuries. - April 01, 2011 - Dog Ear Publishing
Colorado Independent Publishers Association Recognizes Nine Self-Publishing Authors with Outskirts Press in the 17th Annual EVVY Awards
Outskirts Press, the fastest growing self-publishing and book marketing company, leads the way with the most award-winning books at the 17th Annual EVVY Awards book competition. - March 31, 2011 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
New Medical Thriller Pits Ex-Navy SEAL Against Ambition and Greed in Pharmaceutical Research; Book by Ron McManus, Released by Dog Ear Publishing
Unaware of the tangled web that will soon entrap them, independent healthcare investigator and former Navy SEAL Jake Palmer and clinical research auditor Fiona Collins team up following the deaths of a physician researcher and his nurse in a suspicious automobile crash in southwest England. Jake... - March 31, 2011 - Dog Ear Publishing
New Release Tells Story of One Athlete’s Journey with Open-Heart Surgery; Dog Ear Publishing Releases Book by Ellen Charnley
This is the story of the author's discovery that she had been living with a congenital heart defect for 41 years, training and competing in triathlons with a heart that was slowly failing. It’s also the story of her recovery and desire to compete in an Ironman competition. She undergoes open-heart surgery just eight months before the Ironman competition. - March 31, 2011 - Dog Ear Publishing
WingSpan Press Digital Editions Now Available
WingSpan Press announces the publication of the second edition of the best-selling “Writing for Emotional Impact” in print, Kindle and ebook formats. Author Karl Iglesias argues that Hollywood is in the emotion delivery business and it is the job of the writer to deliver emotional... - March 31, 2011 - WingSpan Publishing Inc
Critically Acclaimed Filmmaking Bible, Rebel Without a Deal, Now Available on iTunes
Vincent Rocca's "Rebel without a Deal" is now available on iPad, iPhone and iPod Touch. - March 31, 2011 - PovertyWorks
New Release Shows Man’s Potential for Change When He Embraces God; Dog Ear Publishing Releases Book by Lewis Dickerson
Environment, decisions and circumstances shape the path people take in their lives. The author is no exception. This tough kid grew up with violence as a daily part of life. His mother dies when the author is young, and he turns to theft to feed himself when his dad is hospitalized for weeks. He begins a life of crime, small thefts at first, and ends up in prison. A letter from a Christian stranger leads to him study the Bible and to be baptized. - March 30, 2011 - Dog Ear Publishing
New Non-Fiction Release Answers the Questions of Recent Converts to Christianity; Book by Stephen Paul Baltz, Released by Dog Ear Publishing
In this book, the author addresses questions that might occur to a recent convert to Christianity, or to someone who is newly “born again": What is Pentecostalism? What is the baptism of the Holy Spirit, and did I receive it upon salvation? These questions and more are discussed within the book, using thoughtfully chosen Scripture as well as examples from the author’s own experience. Each chapter delves deep into scripture. - March 30, 2011 - Dog Ear Publishing
New Release Features Selection of Poems Filled with Words of Love and Loss; Dog Ear Publishing Releases Book by Vasile Munteanu
This collection of poetry that spans more than 30 years revolves on the theme of the “unrequited,” focusing on intensive emotions and states of mind. Subjects of the 90 poems range from the death of a loved one to the end of a love affair, but the realization of loss, both intentional and unintentional, binds them together. "The Book of Aloneness," published by Dog Ear Publishing, stirs the soul with its haunting words. - March 30, 2011 - Dog Ear Publishing
New Children’s Book by Amita Shah Explores India’s Spring Festival, Holi; Released by Dog Ear Publishing
Through the eyes of a young boy, children and adults learn about the Indian tradition of Holi, the festival of colors, a popular festival that follows the full moon in March each year. During the celebration, people welcome spring by throwing colored powder or water on each other. The boy can’t wait for spring and the celebration to begin, so he starts using his colored powders even before the festival starts. The book details the rich traditions of Holi. - March 30, 2011 - Dog Ear Publishing
New Release Shares Story of One Man’s Triumph Over Suppressed War-Time Trauma; Book by J.W. Clark, Released by Dog Ear Publishing
When 17-year-old J.W. Clark decided to drop out of high school and become a Marine, he had one goal in mind: to please his father. He ships to Vietnam when he turns 18. After a horrific battle, he is the only survivor and is badly injured but supresses the experience. Without those memories, he resumes his life and has a wonderful marriage and career. But eventually he begins to have flashbacks and must deal with his PTSD. - March 30, 2011 - Dog Ear Publishing
New Release Tells Story of Smithsonian Institution in Illustrated Book by Benjamin Lawless; Released by Dog Ear Publishing
Among the Smithsonian’s many museums, the Museum of American History clearly deserves the title “The Nation’s Attic.” It became an attic because its historians and curators were more interested in steam engines, spittoons and horse-drawn carriages than collecting the stuff of modern life. They were specialists whose passion for accumulation led to store rooms crammed with objects of national importance. It is these “curiosities” and those who collected them that are at the core of the book. - March 30, 2011 - Dog Ear Publishing