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Author Pens Prequel to His Renegade Book Series After Readers Wanted More
Accomplished author, Joe Prentis is pleased to announce the release of Redemption, the prequel to his Renegade Book Series. The prequel came about from the request of many of his readers. Washington 1865: As the American Civil War drew to a close, military and government leaders realized they were... - February 12, 2013 - Joe Prentis
Revised Edition of Dr. Leigh-Davis' Book "Success Living" is Out This Month
"Live Your Best Life!" is the mantra of the show "Success Living," hosted by Dr. Leigh-Davis, and this mantra is carried on in the revised edition of the book by the same name. - February 12, 2013 - Dr. Leigh-Davis
New Book from Em & Lo: "150 Shades of Play: A Beginner’s Guide to Kink"
A how-to companion guide to spicing things up, out now from internationally renowned sex writers, Em & Lo. - February 11, 2013 - Em & Lo
Lady Justice And The Class Reunion Released by Mystery Author Robert Thornhill
Award-winning author, Robert Thornhill, releases Lady Justice and the Class Reunion, the twelfth novel in his Lady Justice mystery/comedy series. - February 11, 2013 - BooksByBob
"Dying to Make a Film" - The Book
A young actor comes up with a crazy idea to finance his first film, he becomes a member of a powerful Colombian drug cartel run by Pablo Escobar and his life becomes stranger than fiction. - February 10, 2013 - Sir Ray Mann
The Detroit Public Library Hosts Book Signing for Two-Time Blues Music Award Winner, Bettye LaVette
Detroit Soul Singer Discusses Autobiography “A Woman Like Me” Thursday, February 21st, 6pm – Main Library - February 10, 2013 - Detroit Public Library
Will Social Media Become the Next Einstein?
Artist Gary Fenske tests the growing power of social networks. - February 09, 2013 - Fenske Art
Grand Canyon-Guide to South Rim Trail, Upgrade Just Released
Grand Canyon-Your South Rim Trail Gude for Hiking, Dining & Lodging has just been released with new content updates. This guidebook now covers the entire South Rim Trail from The Watchtower on the eastern terminus to Hermit's Rest on the west. New photographs and content descriptions now covers the entire South Rim Trail. - February 09, 2013 - Frederick Fichman
She Sees She’s a Masterpiece: An Artist? That's Me! Published by Outskirts Press
Outskirts Press announces the latest highly anticipated action and adventure juvenile fiction from Mays Landing, NJ, author Kristine Mary Patron. - February 09, 2013 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
An Exciting and Enlightening February with Bookwhirl.com’s Featured Book & Author, Loveless in the Nam and Donald Crawford
Bookwhirl.com announces its exciting and enlightening February selection of featured book, Loveless in the Nam by Jim Boersema, and featured author, Donald Crawford. - February 09, 2013 - BookWhirl.com
Local Partnership Strengthens Phoenix Comic Publishing
T.R.I.B.E. Comics and Brick Cave Media LLC. today announce a strategic partnership to write and publish a series of Comic Books based on characters from the Stories of Haven Universe. - February 09, 2013 - Brick Cave media
The Hope and Purpose of Pain: Author Allen Boyle Teaches It’s Lessons in REJOICING Comes in the Morning Published by Outskirts Press
Allen Boyle’s nearly unbearable pain and suffering could have broken him. The strength and purpose he finds in his trials instead is recounted in REJOICING Comes in the Morning. - February 09, 2013 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Warlords, Monks and Ninja Schemes: Blood Shinobi Published by Outskirts Press
Outskirts Press announces the latest highly anticipated historical fiction book from Sugar Hill, GA, author Edmund Kolbusz. - February 09, 2013 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Science Fiction Saga of “Meek” on Earth: The Diary Published by Outskirts Press
Outskirts Press announces the latest highly anticipated science fiction book from Fort Collins, CO, authors Edward E. Stambaugh II, Ph.D. and J. Conrad Stambaugh. - February 09, 2013 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Award Winning California Author Releases New Romantic Suspense Novel, Blaize of Trouble
Award winning author, Louise Crawford is pleased to announce the release of her romantic suspense novel, Blaize of Trouble. - February 09, 2013 - Louise Crawford
"Doo-Doo Guru" Marks 25 Years
Pioneer in the "professional pooper-scooper" business marks 25 years in the dog-waste removal service industry. - February 08, 2013 - Pooper-Scooper.com
Publication of the New Book "Journey to Ogasawara" by Michael Craig
The publication of Michael Craig's first book "Journey to Ogasawara" has been eagerly anticipated and is a companion to the film from Copernicus Films "David Burliuk and the Japanese avant-garde" - February 08, 2013 - Copernicus Films
Deepwater Horizon Disaster and Sea Turtles Serve as Backdrop in New Novel
New novel explores the destruction caused by the oil spill as a family struggles to overcome the past. - February 08, 2013 - P.C. Zick
Southwest Florida Author Publishes Second Novel
Southwest Florida author T.W. Vanderneck published her second novel, Heart Shaped Scars, in February. Heart Shaped Scars is available in paperback and on Kindle through Amazon.com. "Heart Shaped Scars is an emotional look inside a woman's life – a damaged life, in many ways," said... - February 08, 2013 - T.W. Vanderneck
Interviews with Best-Selling Young Adult Writers: Now on Sale
Interviews with Best-Selling Young Adult Writers: Volume IV, Issue 3 ($10, 6X9”, 112pp, Fall 2012, www.anaphoraliterary.com, ISBN-13: 978-1-937536-38-1): This special issue of PLJ includes interviews with Cinda Williams Chima, James Dashner and Carrie Ryan, all New York Times best-selling... - February 07, 2013 - Anaphora Literary Press
Leading Self-Publishing Service Provider Outskirts Press Pays Authors $300 to Publish Books in February
The most exciting self-publishing promotion of the year sees $300 added to the author accounts of every writer who publishes a book with either the Diamond or Pearl book publishing services from Outskirts Press in February. - February 07, 2013 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Zorba Publishers Pvt Ltd, brings Self-Publishing to India
Zorba Publishers Pvt Ltd, brings self-publishing to India. This is the fastest growing platform for publishing in the West, now introduced in India. This platform is for all writers who are looking to publish their dream book. Amish Tripathi author of Immortals of Meluha, self-published, became a... - February 07, 2013 - Zorba Books Pvt Ltd.(opc)
Input Output Game
Self Help Mind Control for the Computer Generation - February 06, 2013 - Input Output game
Tales of East Texas Characters: Cowboy Reflections Published by Outskirts Press
Outskirts Press announces the latest highly anticipated autobiography and personal memoirs from Montalba, TX, author Charles H. Ham. - February 06, 2013 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Celebrating Prayer: The Aroma of Prayer and Faith Published by Outskirts Press
Outskirts Press announces the latest highly anticipated religion and inspirational Christian life book from Alexandria, VA, author Lonetha Jones. - February 06, 2013 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Last King of the Crackers: Riding the Fantastics Published by Outskirts Press
Outskirts Press announces the latest highly anticipated action and adventure fiction from Douglas, GA, author Oscar Patton. - February 06, 2013 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Pleasanton Author Launches It’s All About Her: A Man-to-Man's Guide to Marital Bliss
Library Tales Publishing is announcing the release of it’s All About Her on Valentine’s Day, 2013. A book signing event is scheduled for Saturday, February 9th, 2013 (2:30pm -5:00pm) in Towne Center Books, Pleasanton California. - February 06, 2013 - Library Tales Publishing
Local Authors Debut Novel, The Timekeeper is an Instant Success, Over 200 Copies Sold in the First Two Months
The Timekeeper - Book One of The Aliis Mundi Series Jordana Barber’s debut novel has sold over 200 print and digital copies since its release in late August 2012. Sales numbers like this are unheard of for new independent authors. Sales numbers like that usually take 6 months to achieve for most independent authors. - February 06, 2013 - Jordana Barber
Missing Persons, a Mad Gnome and Mysterious Clues Mesmerize in Harold the High Knight and Princess Megan
A mysterious disappearance sets siblings Harold and Megan on a journey to a land of enchantment. The two follow clues that lead them to the Emerald Isle in Harold the High Knight and Princess Megan. - February 06, 2013 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
The Id from Eden, a Science Fiction Thriller by John Altson and Bob Lee, Has Just Been Published by Amazon
"The Id from Eden" is available in many formats on Amazon and on smashwords.com. Technology + the power of Satan = Smartphones destroying lives. - February 06, 2013 - John Altson's Books
Secrets of IT Success: Transformational Outsourcing Published by Outskirts Press
Outskirts Press announces the latest highly anticipated business, economics and outsourcing book from Brea, CA, author Sanjay Chadha. - February 06, 2013 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Vigilante Murderer: The Deranged Disability Analyst Published by Outskirts Press
Outskirts Press announces the latest highly anticipated mystery and detective fiction from Springfield, OR, author Dan Zane Smith. - February 06, 2013 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Young Entrepreneur: Priscilla Willa, Party Planner Published by Outskirts Press
Outskirts Press announces the latest highly anticipated action and adventure juvenile fiction from Holdrege, NE, author Michelle McCormick. - February 06, 2013 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Native American Poems About Anything and Everything Published by Outskirts Press
Outskirts Press announces the latest highly anticipated Native American poetry book from Philadelphia, PA, author Dennis A. Massei. - February 06, 2013 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Auto Industry Secrets, Rackets, Dangers: The Plant Published by Outskirts Press
Outskirts Press announces the latest highly anticipated adventurers and explorers autobiography from Pontiac, MI author Robert Coe Bluestone, III. - February 06, 2013 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Mother’s Gut Feelings Trump Medical Degrees: Lamby Published by SMA Publications
SMA Publications announces the latest highly anticipated medical autobiography from Stonington, CT, author Nikki Polidori. - February 06, 2013 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
New Spanish/English Travel Guide Cuba Underground Published by Outskirts Press
Outskirts Press announces the latest highly anticipated Caribbean and West Indies travel book from Katy, TX, author Dennis Valder. - February 06, 2013 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Loner Finds Self-Forgiveness: The Dark is in the Light Published by I’m at Peace
I’m at Peace announces the latest highly anticipated autobiography from Antioch, CA, author Maurice Mayberry. - February 06, 2013 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Reaching the Top of One’s World: The Trailer Park King Published by Outskirts Press
Outskirts Press announces the latest highly anticipated action and adventure juvenile fiction from Carlisle, KY, author Steven Moseley. - February 06, 2013 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
New Orleans’ Seedy Side: A Murder on Mardi Gras Published by Outskirts Press
Outskirts Press announces the latest highly anticipated action and adventure fiction from Fort Lauderdale, FL, author Jake Jasper. - February 06, 2013 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Provocative New Manual The Pleasures of Testicles Published by Outskirts Press
Outskirts Press announces the latest highly anticipated health, fitness and sexuality book from Oakland Park, FL, author James L. Riedy. - February 06, 2013 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Romantic, Energetic: The Land of Oz: Resurrection Published by Outskirts Press
Outskirts Press announces the latest highly anticipated action and adventure fiction from Philadelphia, PA, author Timajin Ali. - February 06, 2013 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Look Out Caspar! The Chatswood Spooks Chapter Book Series Launches
The Chatswood Spooks, an illustrated chapter book series by Notti Thistledore, has recently been launched for Amazon Kindle. Featuring distinctly unscary ghosts and plenty of humor, these stories are ideal for readers from Grades 2-4. - February 05, 2013 - Crooked Chimney Books
Narroway Publishing LLC, Announces the Release of "And God Laughed" a Novel by Dr. Roy A. Teel Jr.
Narroway Publishing LLC and its imprint: Narroway Press have released the first novel by Dr. Roy A. Teel Jr. Dr. Teel an ordained minster and author of several biblical works has his character converse with the divine on the concept of religion, abortion, pre-marital sex, homosexuality and death and much more in this fictional novel. - February 04, 2013 - Narroway Publishing LLC
Florida Man Finds Way to Connect with Cats - Classic & Textile Art Pres. Now Author
Author Lawrence Matthews has just published a Kindle book, The Cat Connection, a memoir covering a lifetime of owning cats. Central to the book are the discoveries he has made about communications between human and cat species. The book of true stories also includes several dozen photos. - February 04, 2013 - Classic & Textile Art
Infibeam to Upgrade Your Reading Habits at World Book Fair
Infibeam.com will be participating at the much awaited 21st New Delhi World Book Fair, organized by the National Book Trust, India, from Monday 4th February 2013 at Pragati Maidan. The company is hosting a seminar on eBook on Feb 6. See you there. - February 04, 2013 - Infibeam.com
New Atheist Book, "Freethought Resource Guide," Released to Help Growing Secular Population
"The Freethought Movement Now Has a Single Source for All Things Secular" with Release of Historian and Psychologist Mark Vandebrake’s Atheist Tome, the “Freethought Resource Guide” - February 03, 2013 - Freethought Resource Guide
New Psychological Thriller Released Involving a Psychologist, an Intelligence Officer and the Human Soul
Father and son writing team, Serge and Roman Lapytski are pleased to announce the release of their new psychological thriller, Spiritual Incitement. - February 03, 2013 - Serge Lapytski
Road Salt (Wings from Ashes: 2), Shows the Dangers of Using Bath Salts
Announcing the release of Linda Nelson's second book in the "Wings from Ashes" series, "Road Salt" is now available in paperback and eBook. - February 02, 2013 - Linda Nelson
Myths and Legends About Solar Eclipses Come Alive in Where Did the Sun Go?
Solar eclipses have fascinated and perplexed man for centuries. Where Did the Sun Go? teaches the multicultural myths and legends surrounding this natural – and spectacular – celestial phenomenon. - February 02, 2013 - Outskirts Press, Inc.