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Light Of The Moon Publishing Releases New Erik Ravenswood Wicca Book "The Dictionary of Wicca, Witchcraft and Magick"
Author Erik Ravenswood's latest release takes on the world of Wicca, Witchcraft and the Metaphysical. With a wide range of information contained within 128 pages, "The Dictionary of Wicca, Witchcraft and Magick,” presents an indispensable guide to entering the world of Magick and Metaphysical and explanations for daily use. - May 11, 2016 - Light Of The Moon Publishing
Budget Book Scanning Launches New User-Friendly Website
Budget Book Scanning announces launch of new user-friendly website with the ability to place orders online. The company offers book scanning services at $5 per book, to convert books from physical to digital for consumers, students, researchers and the like. - May 10, 2016 - Budget Book Scanning
The Lit Exhibit: "It's Like an Art Gallery, But for Words"
Twenty-one year old Lana C. Marilyn, a queer black woman and self-published author celebrating the release of her debut book, combines literature, performance art, and a social atmosphere in The Lit Exhibit, the world's first ever writing gallery, which is set to premiere in Brooklyn on July 29, 2016. - May 09, 2016 - LBXE
Glagoslav Publications Releases a Novel About Moscow, the Capital of Russia
Summary: "Moscow in the 1930s: A Novel from the Archives" reveals Moscow as it was in a bygone age, a city now found only on old maps, but an era that continues to haunt us today. The novel features a wide cast of characters, who are all tied together by the author herself. The reader... - May 08, 2016 - Glagoslav Publications
Debut Novel Published by J.L. Eck
A retelling of the myth of the Hawaiian Naupaka flower. - May 07, 2016 - J.L. Eck the Writer
Miami Dade College Adjunct Instructor Writes Young Adult Novel with Bipolar Protagonist
Local author answers the challenging question “What if a perfectionist was diagnosed with bipolar disorder and struggled with her self-worth until she realized her value?” - May 07, 2016 - Tricia Foster
Journals Released and Published on Amazon Create Space
30 Recipe Journals have been released and published by Author Frederick Fichman with 70 more journals in work. - May 07, 2016 - Frederick Fichman
New Book by Abhinav Kumar Represents Mystical Heart of India
A scientist who has long studied mysticism creates a compelling tale in his new novel, released by Dog Ear Publishing. - May 07, 2016 - Dog Ear Publishing
L. Ron Hubbard Presents "Writers of the Future Volume 32" Releases
L. Ron Hubbard Presents "Writers of the Future Volume 32" has now broadly released and is available online and in bookstores everywhere. Publishers Weekly in their starred review states of "Writers of the Future" that is "always a glimpse of tomorrows stars." - May 05, 2016 - Galaxy Press
Now in Print & eBook: "The Immaculate" by Massachusetts Author Marian McMahon Stanley
Barking Rain Press announced the paperback and eBook release of the riveting murder mystery "The Immaculate" by Massachusetts author Marian McMahon Stanley. - May 05, 2016 - Barking Rain Press
New Author Breaks Onto the Scene with Guidebook to Counteracting the Satanic World Order
"If you think you know what Satan has been doing, think again," writes author Alexander Lawrence. In "Leviathan’s Ruse," Mr. Lawrence illuminates six major components to the great deception that Satan has leveled against us since the Garden of Eden, and explains how these relate to biblical end-time prophecies. - May 04, 2016 - Watchman Alexander Publications
Dare to Rise - Reshaping Humanity by Reshaping Yourself
A brand new book by Maria Teresa De Donato Ph.D and Denis Gorce-Bourge. Dare to Rise is written for the many people who feel a calling for more “awareness in living,” who are looking to grow more consciously and find clear understanding of the mechanics of responsibility in action. - May 03, 2016 - GB Life Coaching Ltd
Author, Emilyann Girdner, to Offer Giveaway & Sign Books at Barnes & Noble in Jacksonville
Grab Autographed Amazon Best-Selling Books and Color with Author Emilyann Girdner in Jacksonville - May 03, 2016 - Luminous Words Press
2016 Winter Pinnacle Book Achievement Awards
Announcing the Winter 2016 Pinnacle Book Achievement Awards - May 02, 2016 - NABE (North American Bookdealers Exchange)
Wavecloud Corporation and Author Russell Anthony Gibbs Release New Spiritual Self-Help Book the Six Principles of Enlightenment and Meaning of Life
Philosopher and author, Russell Anthony Gibbs releases new self-help spirituality book, The Six Principles of Enlightenment and Meaning of Life. Just released by Wavecloud Corporation on March 29, 2016, the book is being hailed, “A Spiritual Seeker's Must Read” and is already receiving rave reviews from reviewers and readers. - April 29, 2016 - Russell Anthony Gibbs
Father and Son Writing Team – Brian and Michael Turner Promote Their Humor Novel – November Keys
Authors Brian and Michael Turner are pleased to announce the promotion of their comedy novel, November Keys. They are a father and son writing team who would like to think their relationship has improved and not impeded their debut novel. Whilst Brian is a published author, it is Michael who has invented most of the amusing characters in November Keys. - April 29, 2016 - Brian Turner
Veteran Fire Captain and Author Time Allen Releases New Science Fiction Novel Apocalypse Orphan
Veteran Fire Captain and author, Tim Allen releases first book in his The Fracture Earth Saga science fiction series entitled, Apocalypse Orphan. - April 29, 2016 - Tim Allen
Author L.A. Hollis Releases New Medical Thriller Entitled Blood Virus: A Pandemic by Design
Author L.A. Hollis is pleased to announce the release of her new medical thriller, "Blood Virus: A Pandemic by Design." - April 29, 2016 - L.A. Hollis
Galaxy Press Asks Will It Really be a Battlefield Earth?
If there are extraterrestrials, when will we have that first encounter? And what will they be like? Will it be the friendly alien, as in ET, or will it be like the totally oppressive Psychlos from L. Ron Hubbard's "Battlefield Earth." Read what bestselling science fiction author who recently penned the Ancient Aliens videogame for The History Channel Steven-Elliot Altman has to say about UFOs. - April 28, 2016 - Galaxy Press
Francis Zita’s New Novel Stars Man Who Had Nothing, Had Everything, and Lost It All
Dog Ear Publishing reviews a compelling new novel starring a man who is struggling financially – until he wins it all. But winning isn’t everything, as he’s about to find out. - April 28, 2016 - Dog Ear Publishing
Poet Debuts Her Novel "Never One"
"Never One" is a sci-fi, fantasy-drama novel. It is a compelling narrative about a teenage girl, Burgundy Hues, who is dying from a virus infection called, "Felern." She has the option to live her last moments in an artificial, alternate life. The poet, Pupola, of two poetry... - April 28, 2016 - Pupola
Writing Program Celebrates 10 Years Honoring the Gifts of Emerging Writers
Creating A Writing Life programs have been part of Connecticut’s shoreline community since 2007 when writer Patricia Ann Chaffee first offered a series through Stonington Adult Education. Since then Creating A Writing life programs have been offered in a variety of settings. This year she celebrates 10 years of inspiring and empowering writers to tap into their own unique literary gifts. - April 27, 2016 - Patricia Chaffee
Catholic Social Teaching Expert Issues Challenge to American Catholics in New Book
Author Daniel Schwindt has released a new book titled “The Papist’s Guide to America.” Schwindt’s central thesis is that Catholics are necessarily alienated from the American political context. He also believes that this alienation not new or even surprising. Using the... - April 27, 2016 - The Mad Papist
April is Literacy Awareness Month-Spine Surgeon, Dr. Roderick Claybrooks, M.D., Completes Book Series; Gives Financial Freedom Tips to African American Parents & Students
"The Black Student’s Guide To Financial Success," "The Black Parent’s Guide To Financial Success," and "The Black Student’s Guide To Success," are three motivational titles, covering an array of topics for success, birthed after Dr. Claybrooks encountered several patients in the emergency rooms of Detroit that were living beneath their potential, and not maximizing their gifts. - April 26, 2016 - Dr. Roderick Claybrooks, M.D.
Best-Selling Author of "Maude," Donna Foley Mabry, Announces the Release of "D'Arcy Curran," Volume Five in Her Popular Series "The Manhattan Stories"
Donna Foley Mabry, a #1 Amazon bestseller, whose work has appeared on the Wall Street Journal’s Top-10 lists, has published a new volume in her popular "The Manhattan Stories" series of books, titled "D'Arcy Curran." - April 26, 2016 - Donna Foley Mabry
Old But Not Obsolete: Heroes of New Novel Prove Age is Irrelevant
Aspiring independent author Dave Eastman has released his second novel, Silver Soldiers, a science fiction thriller set in a dystopian near future Great Britain. - April 26, 2016 - Dave Eastman
You Are My Sister Inc. Presents a New Children's Book on a New Level That Will Stimulate the Imaginations of Children Everywehere
"Caden and Awesome World" is a thrilling adventure story of a curious little boy who finds himself in a magical land with creatures beyond his wildest imagination. This particular book is designed to help stimulate the minds and imaginations of children. The cover is bright and vivid and will spark the interest of any child. There are no illustrations, however, on the interior because the story is so compelling that any child would be able to imagine "Awesome World" in his/her own way. - April 24, 2016 - You Are My Sister Inc.
L. Ron Hubbard Stories from the Golden Age Sets World Record
Galaxy Press sets world record by completing the republication of 153 short stories, novelettes and novellas as the Stories from the Golden Age over an 80 month period with over 2.3 million copies sold. - April 22, 2016 - Galaxy Press
GCSRi Publishing Releases a New Social Security Book about the New Rules and How to Maximize Benefits
Social Security: Maximize Your Benefits (2nd Edition) is here. The second edition has been thoroughly revised and includes over 100 more pages. Some of the Social Security deadlines are quickly approaching. You may be eligible to receive more than you think. Additionally, there are many benefit maximum strategies that are still available. - April 22, 2016 - GCSRi Publishing
Alan Roger Currie to Speak on College Campuses About Date-Rape and Sexual Assault Prevention
Author and Dating Coach Alan Roger Currie is going to collaborate with the Take Back The Night Foundation and speak to college students across the country to address how to diminish and ultimately eliminate incidents of date-rape and sexual assault on college campuses. The Take Back The Night Foundation was founded by Sexual Violence Prevention Expert and Activist Katie Koestner, who was featured on the cover of TIME Magazine in June 1991 as the first victim of date-rape to report it publicly. - April 21, 2016 - Mode One Multimedia, Inc.
Nashid Ali Released His First Novel Entitled "June Bethune"
"June Bethune" is Nashid Ali's first novel. Available exclusively on Amazon in print and Kindle. Listening soundtrack and in-depth analysis available on the website junebethune.com. - April 21, 2016 - Nashid Ali
CultureCult Publishes "On the Boardwalk" by Miranda N. Prather
CultureCult Magazine published short story by Miranda N. Prather. - April 21, 2016 - Shoo-fly Publications
Young Adult Novel Chronicles a New Generation of a Classic Journey
Merge Publishing releases "Weariland," a fast-paced young adult novel, which takes off where Lewis Caroll’s adventure ends. - April 19, 2016 - Merge Publishing
Sadness at the Loss of an Autism Leader
R. Wayne Gilpin, president of Future Horizons -- the first publishing house focused solely on autism -- died after a two-and-a-half-year fight with multiple myeloma. - April 19, 2016 - Sensory Focus
The Skinny Years - A New Novel from Beck & Branch Publishers
A coming-of-age story set in the stormy 1960s by award-winning author Raul Ramos y Sanchez. - April 19, 2016 - Beck & Branch Publishers
Mia Terra Retreats Announces a Memoir Writing Weekend with “Pittsburgh’s Mark Twain”
Spend a weekend in the beautiful Laurel Highland mountains and learn to write your memoirs with expert memoir writing coach Jay Speyerer. - April 19, 2016 - Mia Terra Retreats
Light Book Publishers Releases New Title for National Poetry Month: "LOVE, Poems of Longing"
This newest poetry book is released in recognition of National Poetry Month. "LOVE, Poems of Longing" is written by Nikos Linardakis and shares thirty poems, illustrated in four parts. - April 18, 2016 - Light Book Publishers
"Mask of a Legend" - Book Release
"Mask of a Legend" enters the literary land after 20 years. What happens when a bullied and ridiculed teenage girl gets the wish of beauty, but can’t see the beauty for herself? Award-winning author Stephen Andrew Salamon answers this question and more in "Mask of a... - April 18, 2016 - Stephen Andrew Salamon
Motivational Press to Publish "A Cheerleaders Guide to Owning Your Truth, Achieving Your Dreams and Landing a Fulfilling Life as a Modern Parent," by Ally Loprete
Motivational Press today announced an agreement to publish "Loud and Proud: A cheerleaders guide to owning your truth, achieving your dreams and landing a fulfilling life as a modern parent" written by Ally Loprete, which offers readers the ability to tap into their highest human... - April 18, 2016 - Ally Loprete
Best-Selling Author Dan Jolley Announces Debut Adult Novel
Best-selling author Dan Jolley will debut his first adult novel, “Gray Widow’s Walk,” on May 13, 2016 from Seventh Star Press. Set in Atlanta, “Gray Widow’s Walk” is the first book of the Gray Widow Trilogy. The cross-genre trilogy, with a mix of science... - April 17, 2016 - Seventh Star Press
Class Act Books Released Third Entry in New Family Saga
“You’re a menace, Padraig, an’ I see no hope o’ you changin’. Is there?” Quinton McCoy paused, giving his son a gimlet stare out of eyes as green as the serpentine in Connemara marble. “Is there?” Padraig pretended to think, then shook his head. - April 17, 2016 - Class Act Books
Golden Crown Literary Society Accepting Applications for the Sandra Moran Scholarship
Two-time Goldie winner Sandra Moran (December 20, 1968–November 7, 2015) was a writer, a scholar, a mentor and an educator. She was known and beloved for her keen intellect, her quick wit, her engaging personality, and her willingness to teach, talk, travel, and share the best and brightest... - April 16, 2016 - Golden Crown Literary Society
Cincinnati Native Returns to Inspire Positive Change for All
Kirk Smith Unlimited & Associates announces the return of Kirk Ray Smith, BS, MS, a native of Cincinnati-Avondale, who overcame obstacles and beat the odds. Kirk is returning to share insights and experiences to inspire and empower others no matter their race, age, lifestyle, pedigree, or... - April 16, 2016 - Kirk Smith Unlimited & Associates, LLC
Friends of Mansfield Public Library to Host Evening with Author Amanda Eyre Ward on April 29, 2016
Critically acclaimed author and novelist Amanda Eyre Ward will be at the Mansfield Public Library for a free event that is part of Mansfield Reads! on April 29, 2016, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. - April 16, 2016 - Friends of the Mansfield Public Library
French Edition of "Selfless Self," a Companion to Nisargadatta's "I Am That" - Out Now
"Le Soi Sans Rien," the French Translaton of "Selfless Self," just published, is an important book from the Self-Realized Master, Shri Ramakant Maharaj who spent nearly 20 years with the legendary Shri Nisargadatta Maharaj. - April 16, 2016 - Ramakant Maharaj
Local Author Launches First Children's Picture Book in "Rhyme Time Bible Stories" Series
At a Military Family Appreciation event...book sales and signing. - April 15, 2016 - Rhyme Time Bible Stories
Writers and Illustrators of the Future Honored at 32nd L. Ron Hubbard Achievement Awards
Matt Dovey of Lincolnshire, UK and Adrian Massaro of Neuquen, Argentina were were named grand prize winners of the 32nd annual L. Ron Hubbard Achievement Awards for Writers & Illustrators Future Contests for Science Fiction & Fantasy in Los Angeles on April 10, 2016. - April 14, 2016 - Galaxy Press
Political Commentator Cokie Roberts to Speak at Library Foundation Fundraiser
Emmy Award-winning television host and NPR political commentator Cokie Roberts will bring her knowledge and perspective of Washington D.C. power dynamics - both present and past - to Fort Lauderdale on Wednesday, May 18 at a fundraising event for the Broward Public Library Foundation. The evening... - April 14, 2016 - Broward Public Library Foundation
Chris Stone's Latest Release Earns Kudos, Award from Publishing Company
A new thriller is thrilling its author, thanks to a literary award presented by Dog Ear Publishing to the novel. - April 13, 2016 - Dog Ear Publishing
Fitness Expert Gives Lesson in Language; Blaine, Bethany Vigilante Release New Book
Dog Ear Publishing reviews a new children’s book aimed at exploring the meaning of language, highlighting the phrase “blowing your top.” The book stars a gym owner and his dog, modeled after the authors’ own dog. It’s the first in a series of books aimed at helping children figure out idioms and the nuances of the English language, one phrase at a time. - April 13, 2016 - Dog Ear Publishing