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Man Cave, Latest Novel by LC Cooper
Short Description: Homelife wrecked, Adam agrees to spend his birthday camping with his best friend, Eric. What they must endure will test the limits of their friendship... and their sanity. Adventure-seekers at heart, these men have no idea what awaits them in Man Cave. https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/155836 - September 26, 2012 - LC Cooper
New England Author Announces Family Saga Novel Centered Around the Game of Mah Jongg
Author, Marilyn Land is pleased to announce the promotion of her family saga, Clattering Sparrows. - September 26, 2012 - Marilyn Land
Polyglot Businessman Releases Mystery Entitled Doing Max Vinyl
Author, Frederick Lee Brooke is pleased to announce the promotion of his new mystery novel, Doing Max Vinyl: An Annie Ogden Mystery. - September 26, 2012 - Frederick Lee Brooke
Indie Author David Lee, CA, Has Released a Bacchic Send-Up of Pornography Quite Unlike "Fifty Shades of Grey"
The story is very much itself and does not fit any of the common genres. It shows traits of an erotic romance as well as of a fantasy novel or a science fiction. A hilarious reading. - September 24, 2012 - ArtTransfer
E-book Newly Released on Barnes and Noble's Pubit.com and Pothi.com (India) by Oregon Author, William R. Jenkins, Jr. "Emergence-Book One of The Alicorn Quest"
A Unicorn tale... Read Book One of The Alicorn Quest Trilogy. It is about one South India man's compelling search for a young Oregon wild horse that is destined to become a unicorn. - September 24, 2012 - William r. Jenkins, Jr. Author
A Wanted Man by Lee Child is Now Available at Infibeam
A Wanted Man by Lee Child is about a rough-hewn man called Jack Reacher, who has an account to settle in Virginia but is picked up by three strangers and gets mixed up with a police looking out for a wanted man. - September 24, 2012 - Infibeam.com
New Novel Enchants Readers with a World of Fairies and Fantasy
“Oriana” captures the spirit of classical Czech folklore while adding its own unique blend of adventure and magic. - September 23, 2012 - Vera Kasal
New Book Slumlords by the Author Steve O. Exposes a Dirty Business in a Funny Way but Some Landlords Are Not Laughing
The new satirical novel Slumlords by the author Steve O., is shaking up a lot of folks not only in the apartment business but in City government as well. Intended to be a comical memoir about the apartment business this expose' of what it's really like in the down and dirty world of low-income... - September 23, 2012 - Slumlords The Book
New England Author Releases Science Fiction Novel, A Shift in Perception
Author, David Marrocco is pleased to announce the promotion of his science fiction novel, A Shift in Perception. - September 23, 2012 - David Marrocco
Disc Jockey, Actor, and Voice Over Expert Releases New Memoir, The Book of Jack
Author, disc jockey, actor and voice over expert, Jack Angel is pleased to announce the release of his new book, The Book of Jack. His first book is titled How to Succeed in Voice Overs Without Ever Losing. - September 23, 2012 - Jack Angel
Award Winning Novel Chronicles Mary Magdalen's Relationship with Yeshua
Author, Deborah Maragopoulos FNP is pleased to announce the promotion of her award winning spiritual fiction novel, LoveDance. - September 23, 2012 - Deborah Maragopoulos FNP
New Book Bares Lack of Disaster Preparedness in Poor Communities
Seven years after Hurricane Katrina, a new book written by a former FEMA and Red Cross staffer offers some revealing insights into the lack of disaster preparedness in underserved communities. Lost and Turned Out-A Guide to Preparing Underserved Communities for Disasters, discusses the fallacy of current readiness steps to protect poor, disadvantaged populations in a major catastrophe. The book offers solutions for improving underserved participation in the disaster preparedness process. - September 23, 2012 - Vincent Davis
From Ghosts to a Mystical Saint Who Bore the Stigmata, Popular Long Island Author Reaches to New Levels
Five-time award winning author Kerriann Flanagan Brosky, best known for her Ghosts of Long Island books, presents her most inspirational work in her debut novel The Medal. - September 23, 2012 - KFB Enterprises
Author Donates Book Proceeds to Sunshine Kids Foundation in Honor of National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
In honor of National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, Windy City Publishers is proud to announce that author Julie C. Morse has designated proceeds from her recently released children’s book, When Billy Went Bald, to the national Sunshine Kids Foundation. Sunshine Kids is dedicated to... - September 22, 2012 - Windy City Publishing
North Carolina Author Releases New Suspense Novel Set Along the Blue Ridge Parkway
Author, C. David Gelly is pleased to announce his new suspenseful mystery, Fancy Gap. - September 22, 2012 - C. David Gelly
Finding Time by Author ER Pierce
Eliza and Jett Prince have what looks like a perfect marriage. They're in love, they have four (almost) perfect children, the world is theirs for the taking. Of course, sometimes things aren't what they appear. Those things are true, but taking care of four children isn't easy. Eliza is so immersed in the role of mother, she feels like she lost some part of herself. There is no time for romance or even talking with her husband. And definitely no time for making love. And that has to change. - September 22, 2012 - ER Pierce
American Karma - Twilight of the Marijuana Gods Now Free on Kindle
Through September 23, Kindle Owners will receive a free download this hysterical memoir of an anti-materialistic 1970s teenager who gets suckered into the most notorious get-rich-quick scheme of the 20th century. - September 22, 2012 - Doug Shear
Fifth Award for Genre-Crossing Author
Leigh K Cunningham has published four books across three genres with five awards to her credit. Being Anti-Social, Cunningham's latest title won gold at the 2012 Readers Favorite book awards. - September 21, 2012 - Leigh K Cunnningham
Kelsey McBride PR Signs Author Robert Radcliffe
Kelsey McBride PR signs Robert Radcliffe, author of 180 Degrees. - September 21, 2012 - Kelsey McBride PR
Dickson Books Announces That True Crime Author Signs Two New Deals
Dickson Books popular novel and book writer, Jay Carter Brown, is on a roll with one hit book becoming available at Audible and another new book coming out next May. - September 21, 2012 - Dickson Books
New Suspenseful Thriller Released by New York Novelist
Novelist, Gene Ligotti is pleased to announce his new suspenseful thriller, Fatal Flaw. - September 21, 2012 - Gene Ligotti
Mick Art Productions Publishing, Ltd Releases New Christian Children's Book "The Empty Birdfeeder"
Mick Art Productions Publishing, LLC. is proud to announce the release of it's newest published title, The Empty Birdfeeder by Theresa Wyatt. This full color Christian children's book is now available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and Barnes & Noble for a suggested retail price of $11.95. - September 21, 2012 - Mick Art Productions
Theresa Roemer Interviewed on “The Balancing Act” on Lifetime Television
Award-winning Author Talks about Her Book, "Nude" - September 20, 2012 - Theresa Roemer LLC
80 Experts and Authors Join Forces with Peak Body
A new compilation eBook from the Association of Independent Authors includes eighty articles from leading experts and lessons learned from experienced authors. The articles offer guidance and advice on the various aspects of self-publishing including marketing, sales, PR, promotion, professionalism, pricing and avoiding pitfalls. - September 20, 2012 - Association of Independent Authors
Timely New Political Thriller Explores Mormon Secrets
Author Avraham Azrieli dives behind the Mormon curtain in new elections thriller. - September 20, 2012 - Avraham Azrieli
Parker J. Cole's Book, Dark Cherub, Lands on Best of Summer Reading List
A “Best of Summer” designation wasn't on author, Parker J. Cole's radar. At least not until her book caught the attention of eMediaCampaigns!, an award-winning public relations firm. Cole's Dark Cherub (Westbow Press), was chosen to showcase the author's literary vision. eMediaCampaigns! - September 20, 2012 - eMediaCampaigns!
Dr Brian's Miracles Happen on Pre-Order at Infibeam
Dr Brian's Miracles Happen is a revolutionary revelation of how our past lives come into play to positively influence our present. - September 20, 2012 - Infibeam.com
Salman Rushdie’s "Midnight’s Children" Film Adaptation by Deepa Mehta – Filmed in Sri Lanka, Escape Holidays Official Travel Provider
Specialist Sri Lankan Destination Management Company "Escape Holidays" announced that it is the official travel provider of "Midnight’s Children" the latest film by critically acclaimed film director Deepa Mehta. The film is an adaptation of Sir Salman Rushdie’s 1981... - September 19, 2012 - Escape Holidays
Amazon Bestselling Author Jason Baudendistel is Excited to Announce the Launch of His New Book, The Spark
Amazon Bestselling author Jason Baudendistel has released The Spark on Amazon Kindle. The goal of this book is to inspire and educate 1 million people to make their dream happen and believe that poverty is not a life sentence. You can contact Mr Baudendistel to learn more at... - September 19, 2012 - Jason Baudendistel
Asset Protection Manual by Michael Scott Ioane
Protect Your Right to own and Control Property.Properties and assets you worked hard for can be lost to opportunists. - September 19, 2012 - Asset Protection Manual
Author John Montandon’s Award Winning Book, By His Own Blood, is Now Offered to Magazines Free as a Short Story
Rockford Brownstone Publishing is making available to a selected list of magazines the International Book Awards award-winning memoir, By His Own Blood, as a short story or article at no charge. - September 19, 2012 - Rockford Brownstone Publishing
Kelsey McBride PR Signs Authors Jayne Jones & Alicia Long
Kelsey McBride PR signs Jayne Jones and Alicia Long, co-authors of the recently released novel Capitol Hell. - September 18, 2012 - Kelsey McBride PR
Buzz Books Schedules Novel Prep Academy: Castle & Quill Workshop to be Held Sunday, October 28, 2012, 1-4 p.m. at Castle Falls in Oklahoma City
Buzz Books USA, an Oklahoma City-based publisher, is hosting a novel prep academy, Castle & Quill, for aspiring writers on Sunday, October 28th from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Castle Falls in Oklahoma City. Castle & Quill, which got its name after Buzz Publisher Malena Lott discovered Castle... - September 17, 2012 - Buzz Books
Author/Journalist Dan Schlossberg Launches New Web Site and Social Media Platforms
Award-Winning Baseball and Travel Journalist’s Insights and Interviews Now Available in One Comprehensive Online Resource for Professionals and Fans. - September 17, 2012 - Dan Schlossberg
Preorder Silverstein’s the $10 Trillion Prize on Preorder at Infibeam
The $10 Trillion Prize is all about showing the western multinationals the way to tap large consumer markets in two fastest growing economies of India and China. - September 17, 2012 - Infibeam.com
The Thrilling Climbing Adventure Murder on Aconcagua a Summit Murder Mystery, is Now Available via Audio
Irion Books, LLC releases Murder on Aconcagua via Audible.com. - September 16, 2012 - Irion Books LLC
A Prize-Winning Novel for Movie-Lovers
Novelist Barbara Froman began her love affair with movies and books early in life, and wanted to turn her passion into a tale that would blend the two art forms. The result is Shadows and Ghosts, the prose winner of the 2011 Fairleigh Dickinson University/Serving House Books First Book Contest. - September 16, 2012 - Barbara Froman
Barking Rain Press Acquires "Bad Policy" from Michigan Author James M. Jackson
Barking Rain Press has acquired the worldwide print and electronic publishing rights for the crime thriller "Bad Policy" from Amasa, Michigan, author James M. Jackson. - September 16, 2012 - Barking Rain Press
Sporting Links' Books by Indra Vikram Singh, a Big Hit with Major Online Supermarkets in India
Many websites are selling online Indra Vikram Singh's books, five of which have been published by Sporting Links and three by others. Indra Vikram Singh has been writing mainly on cricket since 1990. He is known for his treatise on the future of Test cricket, definitive books on the cricket World Cup, a biography of Don Bradman which is also a panorama of batting, and a collector's edition on the Epsom Derby 1934 triumph of his grandfather Maharaja Sir Vijaysinhji of Rajpipla. - September 16, 2012 - Sporting Links
MD’s Coat or Angel’s Wings? My Trip to the Hospital Published by Outskirts Press
Children’s author Christie Raines shows young readers that doctors are like angels with big white coats instead of big white wings in a tale that will help minimize any child’s fear of the hospital. - September 16, 2012 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Finding a Miracle of Nature: The Hummingbird Garden Published by Outskirts Press
Author Evelyn Schwarz’s and illustrator Kitty Quinn’s children’s book is a delightful tale about the colorful, backyard world of hummingbirds and two young neighbors who gain a lesson in sharing. - September 16, 2012 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Texas Book Festival Author Lineup Announced by First Lady Laura Bush
Cheryl Strayed, Tony Danza, Robert Caro, Jewel headline event Oct. 27-28 at the State Capitol. - September 16, 2012 - Texas Book Festival
Babbel.com Publishes Its First Kindle eBook for Learning German
Babbel’s language text book "Learn German: Beginner’s Course 1" has been developed for English speakers and corresponds to the A1 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). Five lessons over 140 pages - consisting of dialogues, illustrations, review quizzes and a vocabulary glossary - guarantee a solid introduction to the German language. - September 15, 2012 - Babbel.com
Ken Follett's Winter of the World on Pre-Order at Infibeam with a Special Offer
Ken Follett's Winter of the World is about how deeply a war can adversely affect all aspects of human life – and dent the feelings and emotions which make them what they are, that is, human. - September 15, 2012 - Infibeam.com
Nick Saglimbeni Introduces a New Generation of Heroes with SlickforceGirl
Photographer Nick Saglimbeni Launches SlickforceGirl Project - September 14, 2012 - Slickforce Studio
We Don't Want to Talk Anymore
Today's 24/7 connectivity has many looking for ways to reclaim a place away from social networks and the expectation of instant responses. Multi-award winning author, Leigh K. Cunningham says it should be OK to be unsociable and offline and in fact, it has become a necessity. - September 14, 2012 - Leigh K Cunnningham
Bellatrix Announces the Launch of Its Second eBook, Orion's Cartwheel
Bellatrix is an innovative Canadian publisher dedicated to showcasing literary works of exceptional insight. "Orion's Cartwheel" is its second release. - September 14, 2012 - Bellatrix
New York Author Releases New Romantic Mystery Family Drama Entitled Damp Whisper
Author, Gabrielle Culmer is pleased to announce her new romantic mystery family drama, Damp Whisper. - September 14, 2012 - Gabrielle Culmer
Global Release: A Ghost to Die for: Newest Shannon Delaney Paranormal Mystery Novel
"A Ghost to Die For" book 5 in the Shannon Delaney cozy paranormal mystery series by Elizabeth Eagan-Cox is now available world wide, all e-book editions, including Amazon Kindle and Barnes and Noble Nook. - September 14, 2012 - ElizabethEaganCox.blogspot.com
Reading Eggs Supports Elementary Childhood Literacy Education
Reading Eggs, a leading online reading program for children, announces a two-week trial of its elementary childhood literacy service. - September 13, 2012 - Reading Eggs