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Avaloy Studios Launches Yasuke: Birth of a Samurai Hatchfund Campaign

Avaloy Studios has launched a Hatchfund campaign for the comic/anime series project, Yasuke: Birth of a Samurai. - September 12, 2017 - Avaloy Studios

Horror Novel "Heuer Lost and Found" Wins New Apple E-Book Award for Excellence in Independent Publishing

Heuer Lost and Found by A. B. Funkhauser chosen as Medalist Winner in the Horror category of the 2016 New Apple Summer E-Book Awards for Excellence in Independent Publishing. Book Synopsis “Heuer” as in “lawyer”: Heuer the Lawyer. Unrepentant cooze hound lawyer Jürgen... - September 12, 2017 - New Apple Literary Services

Non-Fiction Novel "Ghost in the Ranks" Wins New Apple E-Book Award for Excellence in Independent Publishing

Ghost in the Ranks: Forgotten Voices & Military Mental Health by Dr. John Whelan chosen as Medalist Winner in the Non-Fiction category of the 2016 New Apple Summer E-Book Awards for Excellence in Independent Publishing. Book Synopsis Operational Stress Injuries and Post-Traumatic Stress... - September 12, 2017 - New Apple Literary Services

Young Adult Novel "Courageous Footsteps: A WWII Novel" Wins New Apple E-Book Award for Excellence in Independent Publishing

"Courageous Footsteps: A WWII Novel" by Diane Dettmann was chosen as Medalist Winner in the Young Adult General Fiction category of the 2016 New Apple Summer E-Book Awards for Excellence in Independent Publishing. Book Synopsis Fifteen-year-old Yasu Sakamoto and her seventeen-year-old... - September 11, 2017 - New Apple Literary Services

Historical Fiction Memoir "Béla’s Letters" Wins New Apple E-Book Award for Excellence in Independent Publishing

"Béla’s Letters" by Jeff Ingber was chosen as Medalist Winner in the Autobiography / Biography / Memoir category of the 2016 New Apple Summer E-Book Awards for Excellence in Independent Publishing. Book Synopsis "Béla’s Letters," a historical fiction... - September 11, 2017 - New Apple Literary Services

Psychological Suspense Novel "A Secondhand Life" Wins New Apple E-Book Award for Excellence in Independent Publishing

"A Secondhand Life" by Pamela Crane was chosen as Medalist Winner in the Psychological Thrillers category of the 2016 New Apple Summer E-Book Awards for Excellence in Independent Publishing. Book Synopsis In a freak collision when she was twelve, Mia Germaine faced death and the loss of... - September 11, 2017 - New Apple Literary Services

Young Adult Horror Novel "Undertow: Death’s Twilight" Wins New Apple E-Book Award for Excellence in Independent Publishing

Undertow: Death’s Twilight by Claudette Melanson chosen as Medalist Winner in the Young Adult Horror category of the 2016 New Apple Summer E-Book Awards for Excellence in Independent Publishing. Book Synopsis Tragedy seems to stalk Maura, and those around her, as she stumbles along, altering... - September 10, 2017 - New Apple Literary Services

Paranormal Novel "Vengeance" Wins New Apple E-Book Award for Excellence in Independent Publishing

Vengeance: Immortal Savior Book 1 by KK Gould chosen as Medalist Winner in the Romance-Paranormal category of the 2016 New Apple Summer E-Book Awards for Excellence in Independent Publishing. Book Synopsis Eliza North, an Immortal hybrid has been living a quiet life in Layton Michigan, but her... - September 10, 2017 - New Apple Literary Services

Adventure Novel "XODUS" Wins New Apple E-Book Award for Excellence in Independent Publishing

XODUS: The Astralis Series, Book 1 by K.J. McPike chosen as Medalist Winner in the Action / Adventure category of the 2016 New Apple Summer E-Book Awards for Excellence in Independent Publishing. Book Synopsis All Lali Yavari wanted for her sixteenth birthday was for her mom to come back. Instead,... - September 10, 2017 - New Apple Literary Services

Country Music's Rising Stars and Sister Duo Presley & Taylor Release Heart Over Mind Featuring Pam Tillis

Country Music's dynamic new sister duo release a re-make of the Mel Tillis classic Heart Over Mind featuring country hit-maker Pam Tillis. Illuminated by a traditional ensemble with steel guitar, twin fiddles and three part harmonies, the song leaves country taping their feet. Heart Over Mind is a... - September 07, 2017 - Presley & Taylor

Stellar Scholars Proves to be the Mothers of Invention Again with Love and Baseball "StoryTubes" Live Reads on YouTube

The non-profit academic collective of creative professionals who invented Wild Golf are back at it again with live-reads of their one- to five-minute stories of romance and baseball called "StoryTubes." Visitors can now listen as they follow the popular tales about the world's two... - September 06, 2017 - Stellar Scholars

Children’s Book Series on Emotions Earns Mom’s Choice Award

The phazelFOZ Company, LLC is honored to announce that The I Feel… Children’s Book Series has earned the prestigious Mom’s Choice Award®. Having been rigorously evaluated by a panel of MCA evaluators, The I Feel… series is deemed to be among the best products / services for families. - September 06, 2017 - The Phazelfoz Company, LLC

Symphonic Distribution Launches Spread Your Music Campaign, Empowering Independent Music

Symphonic Distribution is proud to announce the launch of its new marketing campaign, Spread your Music. The campaign encourages all independent artists, from producers to rappers to bands, to pursue their passion knowing that Symphonic will be there every step of the way. Symphonic believes that... - September 05, 2017 - Symphonic Distribution

BHC Press at Kerrytown BookFest on Sunday, September 10th, 2017

Meet contemporary romance author Elise Manion and suspense author Tom Mohan. - September 01, 2017 - BHC Press

"The Rep," a Powerful Novel That Reminds Everyone the Importance of the Golden Rule

Author Terrence Damon Spencer releases 2nd Novel, The Rep - September 01, 2017 - Dreams to Paper

New Fellowship for Art & Design Students Announced

New fellowship announced for art and design students by S3 Stores Inc. & Artist Supply Source. The fellowship is valued at $1,000 and will be awarded to the winning student based on their essay submission. - August 31, 2017 - S3 Stores Inc.

Tullisian Books Wants to Help You Live an ExtraJOYdinary Life

Earlier this year, Tullisian Books published their first self-help books, “ExtraJOYdinary: creating your serene life” (hardcover and eBook, English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, and Portuguese) and the companion book, “my life is ExtraJOYdinary: The Workbook.” To thank... - August 29, 2017 - Tullisian Books

Owlbear Prints Set to Bring a New Industry to Calgary

Owlbear Prints hopes to take a love of gaming and wood crafting to create magic for many. - August 28, 2017 - Owlbear Prints & Collectables

"The Prime of Miss Jane Austen": “Mild-Mannered” Jane Austen Was No Pushover

Journalist writes biographical novel of Jane Austen’s turbulent 20’s. - August 27, 2017 - The Prime of Miss Jane Austen

BHC Press and Emmie Mears Announce Multi-Book Deal

BHC Press is pleased to announce they have signed a five-book publishing agreement with Emmie Mears. Hearthfire, book one of the epic fantasy Stonebreaker series, is scheduled for spring 2018 publication. The Stonebreaker series tells the tale of magic, which has formed both feast and famine, and... - August 26, 2017 - BHC Press

Datanet India Launches First-of-Its-Kind Assembly Factbooks for 182 Assembly Constituencies of Gujarat

First-of-its-kind Assembly Factbooks are now available for all the 182 Assembly Constituencies of Gujarat. - August 19, 2017 - Datanet India

Tasfil Publishing Releases New Humorous Book

Tasfil Publishing releases the new novel, "The Moskowitz Code" by Joel Bresler, where we realize a doctor's bad handwriting could be less life-threatening then his typing skills. - August 17, 2017 - Tasfil Publishing, LLC

Kinfolks Simultaneously Releases First Two Books of Young Adult “ORB” Trilogy

"Orphan" is the 2nd installment of the popular "ORB" trilogy, and includes first book for free. - August 16, 2017 - Kinfolks Inc.

Purr-fect! A Book Award for Books with Cats of Distinctive Character.

BookangelUK is running a new book award for books featuring "cats of distinctive character" open to entries during August 2017. BookangelUK, the UK free ebooks site, has announced they are launching a book award. Compared to standard awards it might be considered lacking in literary... - August 11, 2017 - Bookangel (for Ragged Angel Ltd)

Iuonut LLC Released a High Quality Product After 6 Months of Testing

Scratch Off Map Company Has Got Great Feedback on Their First Product - August 10, 2017 - Iuonut LLC

#MuslimGirlsRead Founder Raises Money to Send Muslim Fiction to Muslim Schools

Literary initiative helps to raise money for Muslim schools to have Muslim fiction available for American Muslim students. - August 10, 2017 - Maryam Sullivan

Catchy New Single “WhaBoom Song” by Bachelorette Contestant Lucas Yancey Released

Thump Records Announces Happy Summer Single; Performed by Lucas Yancey aka Mr. WhaBoom, singer/song-writer/actress Jennifer Day and singer/song-writer/model/actress/dancer Lexis Janay - August 04, 2017 - Thump Records

#RyderRadio – 028 | Free Download

#RyderRadio returns with the next roundup of the summer’s hottest tracks, future anthems and brand new exclusive material. - August 03, 2017 - Ryder DJ

Draft2Digital Partners with Findaway Voices for Indie Audiobooks

Today marks the launch of a partnership between publishing aggregator, Draft2Digital, and audiobook production service, Findaway Voices. The partnership opens opportunities for independent authors and publishers to easily produce and distribute audiobooks to over 170 markets, including Amazon’s Audible and Apple iTunes. Indie authors can now produce and publish audiobooks with many of the same advantages gained from independent eBook publishing. - July 18, 2017 - Draft2Digital

Stellar Scholars Introduces Stellar Novellas: The Little Book Publisher Who Could

Nothing seems impossible for the small, but dynamic collective of professionals sponsoring academic achievement called Stellar Scholars. Books, of course, are a natural offshoot of their high school- and college-level literary competitions and for their free story links to readers' loved ones from Stellar Romance and Saints and Scholars. - July 18, 2017 - Stellar Scholars

Relentless Films, Hexengeddon Prepares to Cast a Fantastic and Feminist Spell

Hexengeddon, a fantasy production by Relentless Films follows in the footsteps of Wonder Woman, with strong female heroes battling a Trump-like president. - July 11, 2017 - Relentless Films

Class Act Books Signs Award-Winning Author

Class Act Books has signed a contract with award-winning romance novelist Linda Nightingale. A native of South Carolina, Ms Nightingale bred, trained and showed Andalusian horses for thirteen years before turning to writing. She has lived in England and Canada, and now resides in Texas. An... - July 11, 2017 - Class Act Books

John Groves at the Polar Talks in Stockholm with Sting and the King

Every year the Polar Prize celebrates music and its creators. It is regarded as one of the music worlds most important awards. This years laureates were Wayne Shorter and Sting. John Groves was invited to speak at the Polar Talks. - July 09, 2017 - Groves Sound Branding GmbH

Tenacity Design & Publishing (TD&P) Owner and Theologian Mel Constance Announces Her Newest Free Book Titled “Why Evil Exists and How To Stop It”

TD&P owner/author and theologian Mel Constance has found the answers to why evil exists and wants to help clergy and individuals understand the “Whys” and protect themselves with her latest book “Why Evil Exists and How To Stop It” with a Special Book Sale. - July 08, 2017 - Tenacity Design & Publishing

Country Music's Sister Duo, Presley & Taylor, Join Buddy Lee Attraction's Roster

Country Music’s hot, new, sister duo, Presley & Taylor, have joined the dynamic roster of Buddy Lee Attractions-Nashville, earlier this week July 5, 2017. Joining Buddy Lee Attractions has paved the way for country music fans across the country to experience the live energy and neo-traditional sound that has made Presley & Taylor the highlight of fairs and festivals in the northeast. - July 07, 2017 - Presley & Taylor

Class Act Books Publishes James Austin McCormick's Latest DRAGON Novel

With the release of last month’s novels, Class Act Books included DRAGON: the Prisoner of Valathia by James Austin McCormick among its offerings. This novel is the fourth entry in the DRAGON series, a SciFi space opera featuring Silla Low, smuggler, conman, and secret agent. Sillow is a... - July 06, 2017 - Class Act Books

Love Versus Baseball: A Game of Balls and Strikes; Stellar Scholars Ask "True Love: Romance or Baseball?"

The answer, of course, is "yes," laughs Stellar Scholars Roundtable Editor Francis Dattilo who daily compiles the group's analytics (including site visits) at three o'clock California time. "On a given night our Saints and Scholars satellite site can easily best our love story site... - July 05, 2017 - Stellar Scholars

Ryder DJ Releases #RyderRadio - 027 | Free download

With the Ibiza season now in full flourish, #RyderRadio returns with over an hour of upfront, deep and tech house vibes. Featuring a host of this summer's hottest artists including DJ S.K.T, Offaiah, Gorgon City, Hot Since 82 and more. Brandon Ilsley joins us for this month's guest mix. Full... - July 05, 2017 - Ryder DJ

Valenti International Title Sponsor of Del Mar Thoroughbred Club’s Opening Day

Thoroughbred race fans will celebrate San Diego’s biggest equestrian event in style this year, with Valenti International named title sponsor of Opening Day at Del Mar. More than 40,000 fans are expected to be in attendance on Wednesday, July 19, for one of the most fabulous, fashionable and... - July 03, 2017 - Valenti International

Light Novel Publisher Announces Giveaway and New and Upcoming Releases

English light novel publisher Vic’s Lab, LLC, recently announced the release of Restart ∞ Days by S0rahana, the preorder for Square One by Mohamed Shafiek, and a giveaway sweepstakes of The Everlasting, Vol. 1: Eye of the Wise by Biako. "We are excited to announce new and upcoming... - July 02, 2017 - Vic's Lab, LLC

Brothers United: Batman and Hammer Forged in St. Elmo’s Fire Metal

Brothers Jeff and Kelley Jones are teaming up. Kelley is DC Artist for Batman and The Hammer. Jeff is guitarist and songwriter for the band St. Elmos Fire. The bands new album includes a song based on Kelley Jones character named The Hammer. - July 01, 2017 - St. Elmo's Fire

Class Act Books Spotlights Author Rick McQuiston

Rick McQuiston is a 49-year-old father of two who loves anything horror-related. By day, he works for a family-owned construction and management company. By night, he churns out horror fiction. In 2015, he submitted a novel to Class Act Books, When Only the Nightmare Remains. It was accepted and,... - July 01, 2017 - Class Act Books

Class Act Books Releases Four New Novels in June

For the month of June, Class Act Books publishers are releasing entries in two science fiction series, and two standalone novels: In "Sinbad Sails Again" (Book 8 in The Adventures of Sinbad series), the final entry in the space opera series by Toni V. Sweeney, former smuggler Sinbad... - June 26, 2017 - Class Act Books

Toronto's Techno DJ Rouchos Shows Off His Disco and House Side in Latest Mix

When most people hear the DJ Name Rouchos, they think of a hard-working and skillful DJ behind the decks, staying true to the core of pulsating and resonant Techno cuts. His latest DJ mix delivers a delightful surprise of party-oriented, tongue-in-cheek disco and house tracks that will make you want to grab your friends and get them on the dance-floor. Beyond the DJ mix, Rouchos talks about everything, from his love for vinyl to his lack of respect for fads. - June 23, 2017 - Andreas Marouchos

Stellar Romance Site Offers All Love Stories All the Time for Free; Wins International Following

Without the benefit of social networking or Internet advertising, the site Stellar Romance introduced in April, 2016 and its sister site, Saints and Scholars, have generated more than 210,000 story reads. - June 22, 2017 - Stellar Scholars

Schools Not Preparing Students to Earn a Living

Former recruiter says even colleges fall short. - June 22, 2017 - Premio Publishing & Gozo Books

"Wishful is What Wistful Does" EP from Wistful Sound Gazers Selected for Pandora Radio and the Indie Artist Offers Feature Song from Release as Free MP3 on Band Website

Wistful Sound Gazers’ latest CCM release joins Pandora’s playlist of indie label artists and the EP’s feature song “You Will Need” is now a free download at www.wistfulsoundgazers.com through July. - June 21, 2017 - City Avenue Records, Inc

You Go Girls! 2017 "Bettie Page" Wild Golf Invitation

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