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New Adult Fiction: A Contemporary Fairy Tale

A Contemporary Fairy Tale - Are Mermaids the Next Big Thing? - May 15, 2013 - Daniele Lanzarotta

Sexy Chef Writes Recipe Book to Spice Up Your Kitchen

Chef Awesome Abbey Shows You How to Get Kinky in Your Kitchen - May 15, 2013 - Sexy Kitchen Recipes

Free eBooks on Buddhism for Buddha’s Birthday (May 17th)

In celebration of Buddhas birthday or Vesak, the Buddhist Text Translation Society (BTTS) of California is giving away free ebooks on their newly launched website www.drba.org/btts. (In East Asian countries Buddha's Birth is celebrated on the 8th day of the 4th month in the Chinese lunar calendar. - May 14, 2013 - Buddhist Text Translation Society

Introducing Screwpulp, Self-Publishing Platform

Memphis startup introduces a new way for authors to self publish. - May 14, 2013 - Screwpulp

"Captain Caleb and the Tickle Monster" Released for a Limited Time on Kindle

Captain Caleb, a children's picture and word book about a pirate crew that search for treasure but find something else, has been released as an eBook for a limited period of time. This is to support Sam Edge in the Great Northern Paddle which raises funds for the Calvert Trust. You can buy it now from the Kindle Store in the UK and America. 100% of proceeds will be donated to the Calvert Trust. - May 14, 2013 - Chris Harvey Author

Gadfly Publishing Announces the Release of Bible Bullies: How Fundamentalists Got the Good Book so Wrong

Bible Bullies explores the nature of a special kind of aggressor who uses the Bible to push others around. - May 13, 2013 - Gadfly Publishing, LLC

Iggy the Train Cat Published in Honor of National Pet Adoption Weekend Award-Winning Author Publishes New Children’s Book on Kindle

Iggy The Train Cat is a true story about a cute little cinnamon-colored cat, with emerald eyes and a heart-shaped birthmark on his rump, who made his home near the Kew Gardens Train Station of the Long Island Rail Road in Queens, New York. Available on Amazon Kindle, Visit www.IggyTheTrainCat.com to join Iggy's FanClub. A portion of the proceeds is donated to The Foundation For Grieiving Children, Inc. - May 13, 2013 - Iggy The Train Cat

Pot of Gold Comedy Novel by Alderwood Poised to be a Hit

Pot of Gold, the first comedy novel released by Cyrus Alderwood and Alderwood Publishing, is a laugh a minute. With the assistance of author James Hibbits (Secrets of Graveyard Hill), Alderwood's first release is comedy gold. Pot of Gold is the story of a man burned out with his job and burned out... - May 12, 2013 - Alderwood Publishing

New Book Helps Children Understand Why Rules Exist

Dr. Kimberly Ann Lemke takes a look into the world of rules through the eyes of a child with her publishing debut, I Just Don’t Get My Parents’ Rules! Readers take a journey with a child as he explores his feelings about his parents’ rules. Along the way, he imagines life without... - May 12, 2013 - Dr. Kimberly A Lemke PC

Secrets to a Creative Mind - Become the Master of Your Mind Recently Released

Secrets to a Creative Mind - Become the Master of Your Mind recently released by the creative mind that designed the first SUV and pioneered the world of video games. - May 12, 2013 - David Judd Nutting

Inspirational Tale about Female "Cutting It" as a Barbershop Owner

Divorced Mother of Three Discovers Talent and Lifelong Career. - May 10, 2013 - Halo Publishing International

Luxury Travel to Publish a Booklet of Best Selling Day Trips and Excursions with Promotional Offers

Featured in the booklet are all of the best selling Vietnam day tours and excursions. Luxury Travel Ltd. (www.luxurytravelvietnam.com) has recently offered special tour options for many exciting day trips in the five big cities of Vietnam, including Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Nha Trang, Danang, and Hue. - May 09, 2013 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd

3:53 a.m. an eBook by Nocomus Columbus Now Available on Amazon

"3:53 a.m." by Nocomus Columbus. A metaphysical short story available now on Amazon Kindle and Goodreads. For more information please see: http://www.amazon.com/3-53-a-m-ebook/dp/B00C3341BG - May 09, 2013 - 3:53 a.m.

Brownstone Poets Presents Ron Kolm, Eve Packer, and Ron Price on Saturday, June 1 at 2:30 p.m. at Park Plaza Restaurant in Brooklyn Heights

Brownstone Poets presents Ron Kolm, Eve Packer, and Ron Price on Saturday, June 1 at 2:30 p.m. at the newly renovated 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 open mic as well. - May 09, 2013 - The Brownstone Poets

New Psychological Thriller Explores Relationships Between Main Characters

"If you think Hannibal Lecter was evil, wait until you meet Luke Downing, a main character in the new book Terror at Mirror Lake. Downing is a killer so evil he makes Lecter look like an altar boy." - Hank Kellner - May 09, 2013 - Hankpix

Still Here Thinking of You: A Second Chance with Our Mothers

transFORM Gallery presents a book reading and discussion, Still Here Thinking of You: A Second Chance with Our Mothers, on June 20th from 6 - 8 pm. In conjunction with the book reading, “Moments of Being,” a photographic slideshow of mothers and daughters, will be on display at... - May 09, 2013 - transFORM Gallery

New Book "How do I Win on a Lottery" Released on Amazon and Kindle

Lotto Systems feel now is the time to assist lottery players in achieving success with their lottery hopes and dreams by sharing the top 20 lotto beating systems, enabling players to make wiser number choices based upon half a decade of statistical analysis. - May 08, 2013 - Lotto Systems

Digger Cartwright Reveals the Cover of His Newest Novel, Conversations on the Bench, an Inspirational True Story

The office of Digger Cartwright, mystery novelist and industrialist, has revealed the cover of his upcoming inspirational novel based on a true story, Conversations on the Bench. - May 08, 2013 - Digger Cartwright

First Book in the Young Adult Fantasy Novel Series Euphoria: A Royal Love Story Just Released

Author, Nikita Bhakhri is pleased to announce the release of the first book in the young adult fantasy novel series, Euphoria: A Royal Love Story. On her sixteenth birthday her whole life was flipped upside down. Meet Breena Faylinn, once a normal girl but now an Elemental Fairy Princess. She had... - May 08, 2013 - Nikita Bhakhri

New Novel Offers an Emotional Picture of a Generation Forced to Mature Under the Burden of a War That Has Redefined Their World

Two brothers… a world of expectation… the shadows of the past… Everything is about to collide. - May 07, 2013 - K. R. Schulteis

A Jordan Introduces an Innovative, Exciting Way for Children to Read and Learn. The Children's Stories Come to Life with Easy to Read Content and Eclectic Illustration.

Two authors, committed to empowering youth and strengthening the community, collaborate to do just that. Mom! What’s That? embraces a mother’s relationship with her daughter. Grandma! Can I Get a Dog? embarks on the relationship between a grandmother and her grandson. Both provide... - May 07, 2013 - A Jordan

Bestselling Author Sean O'Neill Publishes "Freighted"

This week bestselling author, Sean O'Neill, publishes his sixth novel, Freighted on Amazon. - May 06, 2013 - Sean O'Neill Freelance

Wrestling with Pigs by Roy Frusha Now Available as a Kindle eBook

Ex-Louisiana State Trooper/author, Roy Frusha and publisher Loose Cannon Enterprises announce the ebook release "Wrestling with Pigs" for the Amazon Kindle. - May 06, 2013 - Loose Cannon Enterprises

Book Publicity Services Announces Three New PR Packages for Authors

BookPublicityServices.com promotes authors and their books through media coverage, press releases, and social media. - May 06, 2013 - Book Publicity Services

Savant Books Releases Tom Donnelly/Mike Munger's New Novel, "Blessed Are the Peacekeepers"

Savant Books and Publications LLC, Honolulu, Hawaii, USA, announces the release of Tom Donnelly and Mike Munger's dramatic international police novel, "Blessed are the Peacekeepers." - May 06, 2013 - Savant Books and Publications LLC

Author David Barrett Comments on Spring Bird Migration in Central Park

Adverse weather has delayed bird migration, but sought-after warblers, vireos, orioles and tanagers will pass through Central Park in May and draw hundreds of birders. - May 04, 2013 - David Barrett

Salem, Oregon Author, Michael M. Pacheco, is a Finalist for 2013 Latino Literacy Now's Best Novel in Adventure/Drama Catergory

Author Michael M. Pacheco's novella Seeking Tierra Santa: Summer Terror in Texas, is one of two finalists for a 2013 International Latino Book Award for Best New Novel in the Adventure/Drama category. An award ceremony will be held at the Cervantes Institute in New York City on May 30. For newly... - May 04, 2013 - Michael M. Pacheco

California Author Promotes His Funny Coming of Age Fiction Novel, The Easter Bunny Conspiracy

Author, William F. Powers, Jr. is pleased to announce the promotion of his humorous coming of age story, The Easter Bunny Conspiracy. The Easter Bunny Conspiracy is a poignantly funny coming of age tale of a 12 1/2 year old Catholic boy on the eve of his Confirmation assessing the gauntlet of... - May 04, 2013 - William F. Powers, Jr.

Theresa Roemer Wins 1st Annual National Beverly Hills Book Award

Indie Excellence Award-winning Author Bags Another Award. - May 03, 2013 - Theresa Roemer LLC

Bank Computer Virus Causes Global Credit Crunch – Exciting Premise of Iain Clements’ Debut Novel, "System Error: in Your Favour"

Could a bank computer virus have caused the recent global financial credit crunch? That is the novel and exciting premise of Iain Clements’ Debut Novel, “System Error: In Your Favour” which was recently released on Amazon.com. “I wanted to offer a different perspective on... - May 03, 2013 - Iain Clements

Ashby-BP Publishing Launches Premier Title "Beyond The Precipice"

“Beyond the Precipice” by Eva Blaskovic shares the trials and tribulations that come with self-reliance and pursuing your destiny. - May 03, 2013 - Ashby-BP Publishing (USA)

Silver Lined Angel: Powerful New Novel Depicts True Reality of Government-Controlled Healthcare

"While fictional, Silver Lined Angel could be a prediction into the future state of U.S. healthcare," says Debra Dove, Author. She is referring to the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, commonly known as ‘Obamacare’, which has been a staple of American debate and... - May 03, 2013 - Debra Dove

New True Vietnam Era Military Biography, Reaper 6 Reaches Top 5 on Amazon.com

Bestselling author, Andrew J. Rafkin is pleased to announce the release of his new Vietnam War era military biography, Reaper 6. This is a top secret story of unparalleled heroism. The book has been ranked 5th on Amazon.com for Vietnam War and Vietnam Veterans genres in the past month. - May 03, 2013 - Andrew J. Rafkin

Connecticut Author Wins Achievement Award for Her Book About Surviving Cancer

Connecticut Author Kathy Graff won 2nd place achievement award in the “Devotional” category of the 2013 Christian Choice Book Awards, an annual contest which recognizes newly independent Christian authors, sponsored by Xulon Press. The award comes just 6 months after Ms. Graff’s... - May 02, 2013 - Kathy Graff

Beca Alexander, "The Fairy Blogmother": Enhance Your Blog and Book Brand Collaborations

If you want to understand where new media is headed in the world's top industries, ask Beca Alexander. - May 02, 2013 - Socialyte

Fiction Becomes Non-Fiction When Author Lee Kessler Foretells Terrorist Events in Popular Suspense Novels

When Lee Kessler wrote the books “White King and the Doctor,” “White King Rising,” and “White King and the Battle of America,” who knew she would predict terrorist scenarios? It’s time for the world to sit up and take notice. - May 02, 2013 - Lee Kessler

Author Frederick Fichman Announces New Video Channels

Author Frederick Fichman announces the creation and release of his Video Channels now available for viewing on YouTube and Vimeo. - May 02, 2013 - Frederick Fichman

Princess Wisdom Publishing Releases La Latina de Elegancia: Volume 1 in Spanish by F. Sophia

Princess Wisdom Publishing has released La Latina de Elegancia: Volume 1 in Spanish by F. Sophia and asserts "This book provides blow-by-blow details about a single IT executive's romantic rendezvous with entertainers, athletes and professional men." - May 02, 2013 - Princess Wisdom Publishing

Joy is Interrupted, But Not Lost in New Anthology on Motherhood

Most people think motherhood is a joyous experience, but for some it can be an experience of interrupted joy. Joy, Interrupted: An Anthology on Motherhood and Loss is an anthology which delves into the subject of motherhood and loss from different perspectives of authors and artists from all over the world. - May 02, 2013 - Fat Daddy's Farm

An Anaphora Literary Press Author, John Jaramillo, is a Finalist for Latino Literacy Now’s Mariposa Award in Best First Fiction Book

Associate Professor of English, John Paul Jaramillo’s collection of composite stories, The House of Order, is one of three finalists for a 2013 International Latino Book Award in the Mariposa Award for Best New Fiction Book category. An award ceremony will be held at the Cervantes Institute... - May 02, 2013 - Anaphora Literary Press

Liars Get Schooled - Must Learn ABC's

Cats Tuff Publishing Company releases new book "I Can Tell You Are Lying" demonstrating how to determine when someone is lying by reading body language. Places the signs and signals of dishonest behavior into an ABC format that is easy to memorize. - May 01, 2013 - Cats Tuff Publishing

The Rich Dad Company’s Robert Kiyosaki to Offer “Unfair Advantage – The Power of Financial Education” at No Cost for 48 Hours Only

Anyone registering at www.richdad.com from 4/29/13 at 12:00 p.m. MDT until 5/1/13 at 12:00 p.m. MDT will receive a PDF copy of the book. - May 01, 2013 - The Rich Dad Company

“A-Z, The Universe in Me” Again Hits #1 Amazon Bestseller List

“A-Z, The Universe in Me” authored by Michal Y Noah is designed to help children overcome negative thoughts through positive affirmations for realizing their unlimited potential. - May 01, 2013 - Michal Y. Noah

Letting Go: Compelling Fictionalized Autobiography Raises Vital Funds & Awareness for Suicide Prevention

Based on her experiences as a suicide survivor, Carrie Lange’s "Letting Go" hopes to save lives by giving pause to someone who is contemplating suicide, if only long enough for them to reach out for the help they need. With all profits donated to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, Lange is working voraciously to give thousands the help and support they need to stay alive. - April 30, 2013 - Carrie Lange

Eternal Press Celebrates a Book Launch and Meet the Authors Chats

On 1 May 2013, Eternal Press will celebrate the second batch of releases in 2013 with two live Meet the Authors online chats. There will be two Meet the Authors Chatroom Sessions. The first session begins at 2PM ET and the second begins at 7PM ET at the Eternal Press Chatroom. http://eternalpress.biz/chat.php. Door prizes will be given away at each chat. - April 30, 2013 - Caliburn Press LLC

E-Book Offers Working Moms Secrets to Balancing Work and Family