The old adage is, don't judge a book by a cover, yet 64.6 million Americans read at least one romance novel in 2006, and for many of those the cover played a pivotal role in which book or books were chosen. In spite of the role their work plays artists and cover designers are often silent, unrecognized,... - March 01, 2008 - Black Velvet Seductions

Outskirts Press, Inc. has published How to Start Your Financial Future - You've Got to have the Why Before the How by Edward Gardner, which is the author’s most recent book to date. The 5.5 x 8.5 Paperback in the Personal Finance - Financial Planning category is available worldwide on book retailer... - March 01, 2008 - Outskirts Press, Inc.

Outskirts Press, Inc. has published The Hidden Dangers of Soy by Dianne Gregg, which is the author’s most recent book to date. The 6 x 9 Paperback in the Health/ Nutrition category is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and Barnes & Noble for a suggested retail price... - March 01, 2008 - Outskirts Press, Inc.

Outskirts Press, Inc. has published Called to Witness: Evangelism Through the Appealing Christian Life by Byron J. Scott, which is the author’s most recent book to date. The 5.5 x 8.5 Paperback in the Christianity - Evangelism - Personal Witnessing category is available worldwide on book retailer... - March 01, 2008 - Outskirts Press, Inc.

The novel "War of the Cyberwizards" explores a hypothetical attack on the United States and its consequences. It is written to wake up the American government and public to how vulnerable we all are to cyberattacks. - February 29, 2008 - Wilson Associates International LLC

An account of a man who undergoes a mysterious transformation from a person pacing like a caged animal to as peaceful as snow falling without wind has won first prize in the Smink Works Books short story contest. Sydney-based writer Guy Cranswick penned the unusual character study 'And Snow Falls without... - February 29, 2008 - Smink Works Books

Frugal Fiction proudly welcomes poet James Penha’s 1992 Omega Cat Press Competition award-winning chapbook, On the Back of the Dragon, to their library. - February 29, 2008 - Frugal Fiction

Frugal Fiction proudly welcomes P. T. Harris' scintillating psychological suspense novels, ASSISTdead and REGRETdead, to their library. - February 29, 2008 - Frugal Fiction

In a world where, according to Steve Jobs, people don’t read anymore; where twenty-eight of last year's top thirty non-fiction best sellers were penned by celebrities and thirty of the top thirty fiction offerings belonged to name brand authors, the outlook is bleak for independent authors. Or... - February 29, 2008 - Frugal Fiction

Baron Brady offers a modern twist on the Faust legend with the publication of Palpable Obscure and an unsettling look at life in Skid Row with the publication of Malachi, both in conjunction with Lulu (www.lulu.com), the world’s fastest-growing provider of print-on-demand books. - February 28, 2008 - Baron's Books

Turner Publishing announces the new release, the Historic Photos of Reno by Donnelyn Curtis. This 10x10 gift book showcases the pictorial narrative of the “Biggest Little City in the World,” in stunning, culled-from-the-archives photography. - February 28, 2008 - Turner Publishing

Mona Al-Qesi and Betty Rosen announced today the release of “Angels on Her Shoulders: An Iraqi Woman’s Tale of Survival,” published by iUniverse, Inc., the leading provider of publishing technology solutions for authors. - February 28, 2008 - Betty Rosen

The Heliconia Press, a leading publisher of books and DVDs on outdoor pursuits, is expanding its many environmental initiatives to include 100% recycled materials for all DVD packaging and the sole use of FSC-certified paper for all book publishing. Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certification is... - February 27, 2008 - The Heliconia Press

Authors fed up with publishers’ rejection slips, and readers hunting for new material will welcome the launch of online publisher www.bookhabit.com on 29 February – especially writers, who have a chance to win US$5,000 in Bookhabit’s “Unpublished Competition.” - February 27, 2008 - Bookhabit Limited

In Leaning Forward Towards Success, Sean J. Harris presents priceless principles to achieving success. This book will offer sage advice that can help create an extraordinary successful and prosperous lifestyle. Intriguing and insightful, Leaning Forward Towards Success commands attention as it reveals rarely discussed secrets of those who have succeeded. First Edition, 6”x 9”, 145 pages. ISBN978-0-6151-9325-0. - February 26, 2008 - Sean J. Harris

American author and illustrator, Ann M. Ciarico introduces her new paperback book, Darcy The Daydreamer. Darcy is an adorable red-headed little girl, whose everyday observation of life inevitably catapults her into exciting daydream adventures. This 40 page, colorful paperback picture book is published by Daydream Enterprizes. It can be found everywhere in bookstores as well as online including Amazon.com, Barnes & Noble.com and Lulu.com. - February 25, 2008 - Daydream Enterprizes

Celestine Publishing released a softbound version of Principles with Promise: for Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, a New Principle-Centered Topical Guide - February 24, 2008 - Celestine Publishing, LLC

Author J.K. Scott blends past, present and future in the story of Tyler Moore - February 24, 2008 - iUniverse

Following closely on the heels of the first two installments in his historical fiction trilogy – book one, Song of Sherwood and book two, The Quest for Prester John; St. Louis novelist Edward Philip White completes his multi-generational saga with book three, The Fountain of Goliath. In the course... - February 24, 2008 - Edward Philip White

The Full Contact Rules for the Christian Manager takes the unique approach of using a single verse from Proverbs as the foundation for each chapter, and then challenging some of the most common behaviors found in corporate America by evaluating their rationale within the context of a professional football team. It’s the end of the boring business book. - February 23, 2008 - Newgate, Inc.

Askin Ozcan, originally a native of Istanbul, Turkey, has recently copyrighted "The Red Submarine," a novelette, for a film of espionage, suspense, romance, music and humor. - February 23, 2008 - Askin Ozcan

Self-publishing workshop shows potential authors how to get from paper to print. The author-publisher who smartly produces a book can keep a bigger share of the profits. - February 23, 2008 - Knowledge Wealth Series

The latest publication from Free Lunch Comics is having a release party on Sunday February 24, 2008. - February 23, 2008 - Free Lunch Comics

Does one murder merit another, if its sole purpose is reparation? Inspired by Middle East controversy and his Jewish roots, David Brandin takes a close look at the moral dilemmas faced when justice is desired at any cost in his political thriller, The Horns of Moses. With actual historical conflicts occurring in Palestine and Israel serving as the backbone of the novel, Brandin presents a fascinating and chilling plot line so realistic readers will be on the edge of their seats. - February 23, 2008 - iUniverse

Dr. Salminen explores the masculine journey by reconsidering what it means to be fathers, husbands, brothers, and friends. By weaving the journey among the characters from The Wizard of Oz, he exposes many of the boxes men allow themselves to be cast into, forcing them to honestly consider their lives and relationships. - February 22, 2008 - Newgate, Inc.

The New Book, “Divorced. Catholic. Now What?” Gives Accurate, Much Needed Answers on being a Divorced Catholic - February 22, 2008 - Journey of Hope Productions

Mississippi author writes the first ever “Emergency Preparation Guides” for Apple IPhones & Sony Readers. These two ebooks were uploaded, formatted, converted, published, & available at Lulu.com. - February 22, 2008 - Russell Innovations, LLC

Gives Readers an Intriguing Insight into Medical and Political Worlds. - February 22, 2008 - iUniverse

The iUniverse Express Publishing Package is set to expedite the publishing process for authors to publish a book quickly and capitalize on a publicity or special event without sacrificing quality. - February 22, 2008 - iUniverse

Christian author Evangelist Aleechea Pitts has astounded the literary world by writing her first book. Although the book is titled "The Whole Armor of God," it is not just about spiritual warfare but spiritual bondage. Her book can be found at http://www.lulu.com/content/1883855 - February 22, 2008 - Paulean Ministries

New Book Shows How to Take Control of Tough Questions Asked in Your Professional or Personal Life and How to Answer Them Effectively. How many times have you been asked a question by your lover, boss, child or even an IRS agent that left you speechless? That will never happen to you again thanks to the new book Tough Questions – Good Answers: Taking Control of Any Interview (Capital Books). - February 21, 2008 - Calcagni Media

Acquanetta M. Sproule will be signing copies of her novel, What Say You Say What? - February 21, 2008 - Neterprises LLC

iUniverse, the leading provider of print-on-demand supported self-publishing services, has announced its “Reap in the Leap Year” publishing specials for this leap year. The specials include an offer to save as much as $200 on a publishing package. Authors are encouraged to “read ‘em... - February 20, 2008 - iUniverse

February 2008 Releases for EDGE Science Fiction and Fantasy Publishing and Dragon Moon Press. - February 20, 2008 - EDGE Science Fiction and Fantasy Publishing

Following the recent release of On Common Ground: Bridging the Mormon Evangelical Divide, Celestine Publishing announced the publishing of its third book in the Principles with Promise series; this time an abbreviated concordance cataloging more than a thousand principles found in The Book of Mormon: Another Testament of Jesus Christ. - February 17, 2008 - Celestine Publishing, LLC

Michael Sawicki's new fiction/horror story Whiteout has been published by Nightfall Publishing. It is available for download in the popular Ebook (PDF) format at the online retailer Lulu.com. - February 17, 2008 - Nightfall Publishing

As the months of year swiftly pass, children can often see and feel the signs of the changing seasons on land, but Washington biologist and author Ron Hirschi and his 2007 release, Ocean Seasons, aims to teach kids about a larger and much wetter habitat. “Ocean Seasons” offers young readers... - February 17, 2008 - Sylvan Dell Publishing

Superfoods: do I need to supplement or is healthy eating enough? Goji, maca, noni, bee pollen - where did all these superfoods come from? And what ever happened to regular food? It would be nice to know if all the energy and money we are spending on supplementation is actually buying us better health. Author Joanna Steven and celebrity Tonya Kay discuss the nutritional analysis findings of their new publication. - February 16, 2008 - Kayos Market

Announcing the release of the new children's picture book, "It's Good to be Golden: The Story of Henry the Heart", by Jeffery A. Faulkerson, MSSW. - February 16, 2008 - PRACTICAL SOLUTIONS

Four iUniverse titles, Rachel and Aleks by Sylvia Smoller, Gittin’ Western by Duane Wiltse, Chinese Culture, Western Culture by Tai P. Ng and Wah-Won Ng and Fallow’s Field by Dennis McKay received excellent reviews in the February 2008 issue of the Kirkus Discoveries e-newsletter. In Rachel... - February 16, 2008 - iUniverse

If you are guilty of believing age reduces your inner drives, think again. Grandfather of eight, Anthony James Barnett, has just blown the idea wide apart. - February 16, 2008 - Anthony James Barnett

Andrea Bowe, a full-time Ph.D. Student in Education & Leadership, Self-Designed, with Walden University online, just published 17 new First Edition Books in just one month using lulu.com, a free online publishing site. Andrea is also the Content Specialist and Web Page Designer for several groups, including not only CSIRI, but also SpiritualUN and AAA Design Services Group. - February 16, 2008 - Computer Social Impact Research Institute, Inc.

A new alternative to lugging a brick when you travel. New publisher launches with pocket guide to Saigon. - February 15, 2008 - MySherpa Travel Pty Ltd

Starting with issue #6, Family Bones issues will be released online for free. Last month the publisher King Tractor Press released their back catalog via the Wowio.com service. Users can download each comic book, manga, and graphic novel for free. The titles are normally $3.50. With Family Bones #6 they’ve released their first unpublished comic book for free. - February 15, 2008 - King Tractor Films / Press

In Walking Targets Author and Educator Beverly Eakman Exposes How Psychology Has Corrupted the American Education System. - February 15, 2008 - Midnight Whistler Publishers

Turner Publishing announces the new release, the Historic Photos of Pensacola by Jacquelyn Tracy Wilson. This 10x10 gift book showcases the pictorial narrative of the city with the “world’s whitest beaches,” in stunning, culled-from-the-archives photos. - February 15, 2008 - Turner Publishing

Turn Valentine’s Day into a day to give something really big. - February 14, 2008 - Reaching Peak LLC

Athena Isle in Second Life will play host to celebrity chef/best selling book author and healthy cooking expert - Maria Liberati. - February 14, 2008 - Maria Liberati

New book shows travel enthusiasts how to create a budget-friendly charter yacht vacation - February 14, 2008 - iUniverse

Turner Publishing announces the new release, the Historic Photos of Corpus Christi by Cecilia Gutierrez Venable. This 10x10 gift book showcases the pictorial history of the “Sparkling City by the Sea,” in stunning, culled-from-the-archives photos. - February 14, 2008 - Turner Publishing