The 2008 Tennessee Writers Alliance (TWA) Writers’ Conference was held June 6-7 at Battle Ground Academy in Franklin, Tennessee. Writers of all genres and skill levels attended. Nine presenters offered expert advice on travel writing, how to self-publish, writing nonfiction, understanding the... - June 17, 2008 - Writers in the Sky Creative Writing Services

"Cruising The Past" is a new website examining the history of cruise lines, cruise ships and steamships. The website is also dealing with reviews of contemporary cruising and new ships. Michael L. Grace, one of the creators of the musical Snoopy based on Charles M. Shultz “Peanuts”... - June 16, 2008 - Cruise Line History

You will enter the world of Make Believe when you open a new historical/fiction novel, filled with adventure and romance. - June 15, 2008 - Linda Weaver Clarke

Since the 1990s, autism has become the fastest-growing developmental disability in the United States. With numbers on an annual rise, it has been estimated that one in every 150 births (24,000 newborns a year) will be diagnosed with autism. - June 14, 2008 - Glenmore Books

Barbara Corrado Pope is pleased to announce the release of her first mystery novel Cézanne’s Quarry. In this richly atmospheric novel, Cézanne’s Quarry (Pegasus Books, ISBN: 978-1-933648-83-5, $24.00), a mysterious young woman named Solange Vernet arrives in Aix-en-Provence... - June 14, 2008 - Barbara Corrado Pope

Keith R. Rees has published a historical fiction novella about the founding of Natchitoches in 1714 by Louis de St. Denis. - June 14, 2008 - Keith R. Rees

A recently published novel, by Port Ludlow, Washington author and artist Walter Biondi, was elevated to the WWAOW's best sellers list on June 12, 2008. (see: www.wwaow.com) - June 14, 2008 - Walter B. Biondi

Proven, Practical Guide Shows Communities how to Thrive by Turning Visions into Reality. - June 14, 2008 - WinningCommunities

Book an Extended Stay in a World of Passion with Hotel Romance. Strong, hard-working, and devastatingly handsome are three traits the Marshall brothers have in spades. But the similarities stop there. In Hotel Romance, a new novel by Sandie Thomas, readers delve into the lives of these three men and... - June 14, 2008 - iUniverse

Author Sends Powerful Message of Beauty and Dignity to Young Girls in First Novel. In a time where appearance and “sexiness” is marketed so heavily to young girls—even as young as nine or ten—the pressure is on for them to have a certain image in order to be accepted by their... - June 14, 2008 - iUniverse

Danish psychic medium / author Jesper Bech Lokza releases the first book in a series of books titled “Book for the new era”. This first installment “Transition”, represents the first channeled messages from St. John the Baptist, covering predictions for the next three decades... - June 13, 2008 - Jesper Bech lokza

Turner Publishing announces the new release the Historic Photos of United States Naval Academy by James Cheevers. This 10x10 volume showcases the stunning pictorial narrative of the US Naval Academy in black-and-white culled-from-the-archives images. - June 12, 2008 - Turner Publishing

Turner Publishing announces the new release the Historic Photos of Broadway: New York Theater 1850-1970 by Leonard Jacobs. This 10x10 volume showcases the stunning pictorial narrative of the Great White Way in black-and-white culled-from-the-archives images. - June 12, 2008 - Turner Publishing

New book ''Gods and Worshippers in the Viking and Germanic world'' completely rethinks the nature of pre-Christian religion in Northern Europe. - June 12, 2008 - Thor Ewing

65 year old male nursing home resident tells his story of setting goals and working to accomplish them in the nursing home environment, While he was doing this he wrote several amusing stories about people and events. Several nurses, social workers, certified nurse assistants and activities personnel... - June 12, 2008 - Henry E Seiffert

iUniverse, the leading book marketing, editorial services, and supported self-publishing company, announced that four of its titles received 2007 ForeWord Book of the Year awards. The ForeWord Book of the Year awards were created to showcase independent publishing companies and their authors. This contest... - June 11, 2008 - iUniverse

Computer systems analyst Dean Talboys has unlocked a previously overlooked aspect of an ancient megalithic site in Wiltshire, England, which indicates a major catastrophic event at the end of the last Ice Age 13,000 years ago that could have been caused by the rapid decline of the polar ice caps. - June 11, 2008 - Dean Talboys

Taylor and Associates is building a solid reputation as Lino Lake's most trusted self-publishing, financial, relational, and spiritual business that helps individuals recover after experiencing terrible troubles. - June 11, 2008 - Taylor and Associates

The Dondridge Group has published the first novel by Brian Eldridge, a part-time sports writer, called "The Hill." - June 11, 2008 - The Dondridge Group

Will Accepting Ones Destiny be All He Hoped for? Up and Coming Author, Les Lowe, Gives Supernatural and Horror Readers Alike the First of Many Books in a Series. A new supernatural, horror novel has hit the shelves, Comatic Dreams, allowing readers to escape into the mind of one comatose brother who must be willing to accept his destiny into a world he once refused to acknowledge in order to find his way back to the living. - June 11, 2008 - ZionUnleashed Publishing

Tired of bringing home that great Louis L’Amour novel only to find two other copies of the same title? Trying to collect first editions but have no easy way to track the publishing status of current titles? - June 11, 2008 - Louis L’Amour

Truly intriguing and heartfelt book which allows you to travel through the life of Gabby and her family. The hardships they endure during a rough divorce. The survivorship is phenomenal. - June 10, 2008 - Charlene Jostes

This inaugural novel by Robert R. Chandler is currently selling well through self-publishing giant Lulu.com and now it is available to a much broader audience, due to its inclusion on the sites of many online retailers, such as Barnes & Noble, Amazon and other booksellers across the world. - June 10, 2008 - Privileged Publishing

Black Rose Writing is proud to announce that it has acquired the publishing rights to WR.Park's COMA. Two bestselling authors compared WR.PARK's last two suspense-thrillers with the work of Robert Ludlum, Clive Cussler, and Tom Clancy. CIA Agent Hunter Dougllas remains in a six-month coma while being... - June 10, 2008 - Black Rose Writing

Read the story of a boy who grew up in the midst of drugs and violence and learn how he became a man who is a loving father and devoted husband. Witness how he overcame a childhood in which he was subjected to vile acts of depravity and how he ultimately triumphed over the deep pain that was heaped upon him. But Soul Survivor is not just a story of how one boy overcame his past, it is a tale of hope that demonstrates how each person can become the person they choose to be. - June 09, 2008 - James Ballou

The first journal writing conference in 16 years will be held June 18-21, 2008 in Denver, Colorado. Session topics include Writing for Emotional Balance, Journal the Healing Journey, Journaling for Therapist Self-Care, Spirituality and Writing, and many others. - June 09, 2008 - Center for Journal Therapy

Jody Summers, a Kansas City author, released his first novel in March, Dark Canvas. As a result of an unusual set of circumstances, Jody has been moved to pledge a portion of his revenues from this first endeavor to support the National Fibromyalgia Association. Each book sale will help to further research... - June 09, 2008 - Jody Summers

It’s not cool nowadays for parents and kids to talk about sex and the consequences of sexual activities. Pat Boone and The Little Talk Before The Big Talk are hoping to make it cool. A new parenting book that offers 80 easy conversation starters for fear-free sex education got a major endorsement from the legendary Pat Boone just in time for Father’s Day. - June 08, 2008 - Oscar LaVilla

Shadows in the Dark Welcomes Dr. William Bradshaw for a 2 Hour Discussion on Demonolgy. - June 08, 2008 - Shadows in the Dark

Why do we keep having meetings that are ineffective and nonproductive when the solution is so simple? Shirley Fine Lee presents four components of better meetings in her book “R.A!R.A! A Meeting Wizard’s Approach.” This book provides examples and forms for skill development. It is now available on www.Amazon.com. - June 07, 2008 - Shirley Fine Lee

Ken Nunoo author of the new book “The Seed Master” has re-written the entire 150 psalms of the old testament bible and have added an additional psalm 151. - June 07, 2008 - Ken Nunoo

"Discoveries...America Music, The Southwest," is the third in a stunning new series from Bennett-Watt HD Productions, Inc. that combines the musical brilliance of composer/song writer and Steinway Artist, Gary Jess, with spectacular video captured in Digital High Definition. - June 06, 2008 - Bennett-Watt HD Productions, Inc.

Author Paul H. Peck has presented to the literary world his third work and first novel and is publishing it on Lulu.com, the online marketplace. Mr. Peck has seized the opportunity to use his scientific acuity, martial arts experience and sharp imagination in writing his 290-page sci-fi novel “The... - June 06, 2008 - Paul H. Peck - Author

iUniverse, the leading book marketing, editorial services and supported self-publishing company, extends savings to authors with “A Daddy of A Deal” tribute for Father’s Day. · Save $200 when purchasing the Premier Pro Publishing Package · Save $150 when purchasing the... - June 05, 2008 - iUniverse

top 4world recently announced new results, that were compiled of votes from May visitors. - June 04, 2008 - top 4world

A Love Story - 250 Million Years in the Making. - June 03, 2008 - Night to Dawn Books

A relatively new approach to the age old vampire tale. Astral Blood brings an element of the spiritual to the dark side of vampires. Horror and Scifi Fantasy book readers will be able to purchase or download the new volume. - June 03, 2008 - William Robinson

Seven Stages Publishing House, LLC is proud to introduce Fina, the pen name of Columbus, Ga.'s newest lesbian author. Her new book, You Think You Know, is a collection of short stories and poems about lesbian erotica in the African American community. Her style is bold and fresh. - June 03, 2008 - Seven Stages Publishing House, LLC

A new book featuring the art of 24/7 webcam life-artist Ana Voog is now available at www.voogbooks.com. - June 03, 2008 - Ana Voog

Based on years of research, this book reports on the development and testing of a theory of being a sh*t. Inspired by Harry Frankfurt's best-seller, On Bullsh*t. - June 02, 2008 - Jane Gilgun Books

The newly formed Your Book Promoter will promote independent authors by means of Virtual Book Tour, ad campaigns and other media exposure for reasonable rates. - June 02, 2008 - Your Book Promoter

The Acadian Adventures is a middle school fantasy book in the tradition of The Chronicles of Narnia and the Harry Potter books. The events of the story take place in the modern day, in Minneapolis. Here is a short description of the book. Twelve year old Zoe, with help from her three companions, discovers... - June 01, 2008 - Joshua Busch

World-renowned Artist-Equine Communicator Liz Mitten Ryan will air her DVD and present her new book One with the Herd: A Spiritual Journey at Book Expo Canada in Toronto June 15 - 16, 2008. One with the Herd has won an Indie Award of Excellence, a Nautilus Silver Award, several other Independent Publisher... - June 01, 2008 - Liz Mitten Ryan

Announcement of O'Brien's publication of first novel titled "Back to Williamsburg," about the young heroine, Sarah O'Higgins, who is born to Yankee parents, but is raised in the Southern town of Colonial Williamsburg, VA. The book was written in O'Brien's nine-month hegira to South America, where she spent a two week period in the rainforests of Venezuela furiously writing her novel. The main character, Sarah, falls in love with the great-grandson of the 15th President of the United States. - May 31, 2008 - O'Brien Books and Publishing

iUniverse, the leading book marketing, editorial services, and supported self-publishing company, announced that 16 iUniverse titles have received 2008 Independent Publisher Book Awards. - May 31, 2008 - iUniverse

Ken Nunoo author of the new book “The Seed Master” says he has uncovered a code within the Hebrew alphabets that can be used to determine the gender of biblical words, names of angels, and divine names. - May 31, 2008 - Ken Nunoo

Ken Nunoo author of the books “The Trinity of Lights” and “The Seed Master” says that he has uncovered a code that shows the names of God in Hebrew known as Yahweh, and Elohim or Eloahum hidden within the notes of the musical scale of the piano. - May 31, 2008 - Ken Nunoo

Independent film producer, illustrator and art director, Davy Liu, will release his second children's book, The Fire Fish, on June 28, 2008. Inspired by historical events from the book of Exodus, Liu weaves an colorful tale of adventure, struggle and faith that captures the imagination. - May 30, 2008 - Kendu Films - Featured Press Release

Hachette Book Group and DNAML Pty Limited Partner in Publishing an Interactive and Reader-Friendly eBook Edition of the Real Estate Title "Nextville." - May 30, 2008 - DNAML Pty Ltd

Innovative “Model-in-a-Book” Title Allows Readers to Truly Uncover the Inner Workings of a Most Magnificent Mammal. - May 30, 2008 - Silver Dolphin Books