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Military Writers Society of America Announces the Nomination of "Truman and MacArthur, Adversaries for a Common Cause" as a Finalist for the Korean War Book Award
The Military Writers Society of America together with the Center for the Study of the Korean War has announced that "Truman and MacArthur, Adversaries for a Common Cause" by Donald J. Farinacci (Merriam Press, 2010) has been named as one of the six finalists nationally for The Korean War... - August 09, 2011 - Donald J. Farinacci
Eternal Press Brings Seven New E-Book Titles to Your Fingertips
The following titles were released at http://eternalpress.biz on 7 August 2011: Iris by Yolanda Sfetsos, Egyptian Heart by Kathryn Meyer Griffith, Finding Felicity by Monica Marlowe, Teaching between Midnight and Dawn by Alexandria Infanté, Laird's Return by Amy Ruttan, Dream Lover by Heather Kuehl, and Another Bloody Love Story by Rachel Green. - August 08, 2011 - Caliburn Press LLC
Cookbook Teaches How to Lose Weight by Eating Favorite Foods
Many people struggle with losing weight, but with Chef Aileen Figula Kiter’s recipes you can eat the meals you love and still lose those extra pounds. In Chef Aileen’s new cookbook series, 400 Calories or Less, published by DigiGlyph, learn how to turn your favorite meals into low... - August 07, 2011 - DigiGlyph, Inc.
Innovative Self-Help Guide Change Your Conversation, Change Your Life Released
Malinda Dowsett and Lani Barna lead readers on a journey of self-discovery using quantum physics and neurobiology to provide an understanding of the mind, the spirit and the physical world so they can create their lives anew with vision and purpose. - August 06, 2011 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Join the "Hunt for the Chupacabra"
Fantasy writer Michael Hebler, author of the acclaimed children's picture book “The Night After Christmas” publishes a fantasy story for mature readers entitled "Hunt for the Chupacabra," about a retired Confederate tracker in pursuit of the elusive and legendary creature for some well-deserved revenge. - August 06, 2011 - Night After Night Publications, LLC
"Soulmates Dissipate" Book Series to Become Major Motion Picture Series
Writer Mary “HoneyB” Morrison and Editor Susan Mary Malone’s Work to Hit the Big Screen - August 06, 2011 - Malone Editorial Services
2011 Summer Pinnacle Book Achievement Awards
Announcing the Summer 2011 Pinnacle Book Achievement Awards. - August 05, 2011 - NABE (North American Bookdealers Exchange)
Former Stand-Up Comic Takes Readers Backstage in a Revealing Novel
A candid fictional look at the sometimes brutal business of comedy. - August 05, 2011 - Michael Iapoce
“Uneak” Author, J.A. Carlton Launches “Heroes Of The Line” Campaign via Facebook
Last weekend J.A. Carlton, Uneak Press, Inc.’s first author launched a child abuse prevention campaign on her Nick, of Time Facebook page. The campaign, urging visitors to “Join the Heroes of the Line” (after the title of her book series), pledges 30% of the author’s own royalties toward the prevention of child abuse. - August 04, 2011 - Uneak Press, Inc.
Biker Chicz Book Signing During the Sturgis Rally
On Thursday, August 11, several of the women featured in the book Biker Chicz of North America - Gevin Fax, Betsy Huelskamp, Pepper Massey, Meg McDonough, Vicki Sanfelipo, Cris Sommer Simmons, Gina Woods, and Gloria Struck - will be autographing copies at Prairie Edge Trading Co & Galleries in Rapid City, SD from 10:00 am - noon during the Sturgis Rally. - August 04, 2011 - Prairie Edge Trading Co & Galleries
Local Paranormal Group Publishes Book Entitled, "Ghost Hunting from A to Z, A Scientific Approach to Paranormal Investigation"
Reading authors and residents, L. Lindeman and J. Kroenig, have recently published "Ghost Hunting from A to Z, A Scientific Approach to Paranormal Investigation," a 108-page book that details applying the scientific method to the field of Paranormal Research. - August 04, 2011 - The Supernatural Research Group
Brick Cave Media Releases Groundbreaking Book Trailer for Short Story Series
Integrating film as a new technology to promote a series of e-books and print books based on Comics. - August 04, 2011 - Brick Cave media
Author Sylvia Huffnagle Has Published a Book of Inspirational Short Stories
The title is Yea, Though I Walk … and it is a collection of all her short fiction stories. Part one: 7 Christian lessons learned by teens Part two: 5 Stories about challenges that Christians face. Pet three: 3 Christian Testimonies and 1 parable. Part four: 5 Contemporary rescue... - August 03, 2011 - Author and self-publisher, Sylvia Huffnagle
Social Starfish Announces New Book to Help Restaurants Establish and Maintain Viable Social Media Strategy
Full service social media company, Social Starfish, unveils its new book to help restaurants succeed in the latest trends of online communication. - August 03, 2011 - Social Starfish
Lulu Press, Inc Publishes “A Dollar's Worth” by Jerry V. Dollar
Jerry V. Dollar is pleased to announce publication of “A Dollar’s Worth; Around the World in Eighty Blogs” by Lulu Press, Inc. The inspirational book is available in both paperback and e-book editions. A Dollar’s Worth is his second published book. Is there truly a Third... - August 03, 2011 - Jerry V. Dollar, Author
"I Love You to Death" Outsells Other Titles by Rebone on Amazon.com
A Short Crime Fiction Story About a Girl and Her Jilted Lover Leads the Pack. - August 03, 2011 - Rebone's Writes
Ghostwoods Books -- Fair Trade Publishing
Fair Trade publishing house Ghostwoods Books launched today with a slate of four new novels. Ghostwoods Managing Editor Tim Dedopulos: “Priding itself on ‘Great Books at Great Prices,’ Ghostwoods is committed to bringing readers the very finest new voices in fiction. As... - August 02, 2011 - Ghostwoods Books
Lisa Taylor Calls on Ancient Sumerian History for New Story
2012 was part of a prophecy long before the Mayans. In this new novel, The Hour of Tiamat, based on mythology from the ancient nation-state of Sumer, four teenagers have discovered the knowledge to bring man's dark creators back to Earth. If they are going to stop this apocalypse, Tristan, a traitor of the ancient ways, and Evelyn, whose past and future seem inextricably tangled with Tristan's, must face murderers, monsters and perhaps the most terrifying, theirselves. - August 02, 2011 - Lisa M. Taylor
Author Has No Time to Die
Denise Coopersmith's main purpose for the press release is to get the word out about suicide awareness. It focuses on her life, and the reason why she wrote the book. - August 01, 2011 - Denise Coopersmith
Geas Publishing Announces the Print Publication of "Blood's Voice"
Author Aine P Massie is pleased to announce the Print Release of her first novel, "Blood's Voice." - August 01, 2011 - Geas Publishing
Righteous Anger: Mad Enough to Make a Change by Steffannie Roache
New Book Release by Steffannie Roache "Righteous Mind: Mad Enough to Make a Change." There comes a time in everyone's life when we decide it's time to Grow are you ready? Publisher: Plain & Simple Books, North Bend, Oregon. Retail Cover Price: $14.95. ISBN 13: 978-1463560270 / Library of Congress Control Number: 2011931107. Available: Retailers & Wholesalers, Baker & Taylor, Ingram, Amazon.com, Kindle, Barnes & Noble, and your local book store by request. - August 01, 2011 - Steffsings Productions
Real UFO Encounters of the Old West - New Book from RoswellBooks.com
Did cowboys in America's Old West actually encounter extraterrestrials and UFOs? According to a new book, "The Real Cowboys & Aliens," hundreds of newspaper accounts and other historical documents tell amazing tales of UFO encounters in the Old West. - July 31, 2011 - RoswellBooks.com
New Captivating Novel from College Engineering Student in Arizona Links Fantasy, History, and 9-11
A Phoenix, AZ native releases the first novel of a trilogy which characterizes the events of September 11, 2001 as a crucial turning point in a fantasy story about the repetitive patterns of good and evil within the annals of human history. - July 31, 2011 - Bahhaj J. Hockley Publisher
Author Cheryl Bradshaw Releases Novel Black Diamond Death in Print
Createspace has released Cheryl Bradshaw's novel in trade paperback. - July 31, 2011 - Cheryl Bradshaw
Now Available as an ebook: Butterfly Powder and the Mountains of Iowa, by Erich Eipert
Butterfly Powder and the Mountains of Iowa, Erich Eipert's wry coming of age novel set in the panorama of Iowa farm country, has been released as an ebook available from Amazon (Kindle format), Barnes & Noble and Smashwords. The book is an intricate, character-rich tale of a teen trying to make... - July 31, 2011 - Erich Eipert
A Zombie Novel with Heart--and a Brain--Resurrected Through New Publisher
A "thinking man's zombie novel" is revived, with new formatting, a rewritten and re-edited beginning, and an author's afterword, through Master Key Press. "Resurrection Planet Second Edition" offers readers thrills, and some deep thinking. - July 30, 2011 - Master Key Press
Raglyph Literary Universe Presents June Wu Laws of Human Nature for the Nook and Kindle: Raglyph Represents Ethnicities and Topics Left Behind by Most Mainstream Outlets
Raglyph Literary Universe presents June Wu Laws of Human Nature available at both barnesandnoble.com and amazon.com. This emotion driven work brings to light the various ills facing society. - July 29, 2011 - Raglyph Literary Universe
Sunbird Press Announces Books Completed: a Trilogy with a Prequel in the Historical Saga Genre Page-Turners / Fiction
Today’s newspapers prominently feature: abortion, mental impact on raped women, alcoholism, homosexuality, and infidelity in marriage. The stories in this Trilogy personalize the possible consequences of these situations; for example, “Hatboxes” reveals the anguish women and their families experienced before abortion was legalized in the Roe v. Wade case. - July 28, 2011 - Sunbird Press
ASD Publishing Acquires Digital Rights to Novel Song of the Orange Moons
Song of the Orange Moons (ISBN: 978-0-9836049-3-8) is Lori Ann Stephens’s first novel. Originally released in hard cover in 2010, this 2011 eBook is a mosaic of stories that follows the intertwined lives of three girls coming of age. - July 28, 2011 - ASD Publishing
Romance Novelist RaeAnne Hadley Releases a Newer, Darker Paranormal Romance
Her third novel to be released, Shadows is available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble and as digital downloads. Her Kindle release currently has 5 five star reviews. Her other novels are also available as downloads. - July 28, 2011 - RaeAnne Hadley
Art Book Publisher Blaze Hill Press Announces Debut List
Blaze Hill Press, a newly launched independent publisher of art and photography books, announces its first three titles to be published Spring, 2012. - July 28, 2011 - Blaze Hill Press
Was It Coincidence or Miracle? The Highest Peak Published by Outskirts Press
Outskirts Press announces the latest highly anticipated biography and personal memoirs book from Fort Bragg, NC, author Kathy Lee Pair. - July 28, 2011 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
A Louisiana Woman’s Double Life: Mamee's Pride Published by Outskirts Press
Outskirts Press announces the latest highly anticipated general fiction book from Northridge, CA, author Jennifer Harris. - July 28, 2011 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Hope Anew: Asefi, a Restavèk, the Phoenix of Haiti Published by Outskirts Press
Outskirts Press announces the latest highly anticipated cultural heritage fiction book from Wilmington, NC, author Jean J. Telusma. - July 28, 2011 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Frank New Self-Help Guide Published: Change Your Conversation, Change Your Life
Change Your Conversation Publications announces Change Your Conversation, Change Your Life, the latest highly anticipated motivational and inspirational self-help book from Winchester, VA, authors Malinda Dowsett and Lani Barna. - July 28, 2011 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
La Famiglia Portrait: Nobody Washes Me, I'm Italian Published by Outskirts Press
Outskirts Press announces the latest highly anticipated biography and personal memoirs book from Portland, ME, author Nancy Jo Polito. - July 28, 2011 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
A Story of Heart and Humor: Learning by Accident Published by Outskirts Press
Outskirts Press announces the latest highly anticipated health, fitness and healing book from Glen Allen, VA, author Rosemary Rawlins. - July 28, 2011 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
New Stream of Consciousness Philosophy, Thirst, Published by Outskirts Press
Outskirts Press announces the latest highly anticipated Humanism philosophical movement book from New York, NY, author Usha Selvam Sigamony. - July 28, 2011 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Author Nicole D. Sconiers Quits Top-Rated Talk Show, Publishes Debut Book "Escape from Beckyville"
An L.A. writer quits her job at a top-rated talk show, publishes a debut book and buys a van to travel cross country. Oh, and she's taking her mother with her on the journey. - July 27, 2011 - Spring Lane Publishing
Publisher Finds Success with New Marketing Technique
Code Publishing conducted a book bomb in order to increase visibility for their new book. - July 25, 2011 - Code Publishing
Pekasus: Factory of Animated Dreams Releases Book Two in the “Spark the Stone Man” Fantasy Series for Readers of All Ages
Written by visionary author and philosopher, Asya Pekurovskaya, Spark the Stone Man recounts a young boy’s adventures in a world where the physical reality and the reality of the mind coexist, albeit sometimes in challenging disarray. - July 24, 2011 - Emerge Communications
Memoir of WWII Weimar, Hey Kids, Want Some Chocolates? Published by AuthorHouse
Author Melitta Strandberg’s new memoir follows the Mohr family’s remarkable quest for freedom beginning in Romania as WWII was starting and continuing through their perilous experiences in Weimar, infamous home of the Buchenwald concentration camp. - July 24, 2011 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
First Major Review Calls "the Allemagne Deception" a "Superb Work.. A Page-Turner"
"The Allemagne Deception, a Novel of the Cold War"(Navigator-Books, June 2011), the new book by Donald J. Farinacci, author of the award-winning "Truman and MacArthur," has received a stellar review from San Francisco Examiner writer, Internet Media Executive and author, Steven... - July 24, 2011 - Donald J. Farinacci
Midlife Crisis to Real Life Master: SatisFillment Published by Outskirts Press
Emotional Independence Coach and author Eden Sterlington’s first volume of her SatisFillment™ series provides the physical and mental tools all baby boomers need to take control of their own happiness by learning to live their core values every day. - July 24, 2011 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Artful Mixing of Spices: Smorgasbord of Indian Recipes Published by Outskirts Press
Author and reputed Indian cook Achala Kshirsagar provides a collection of 250 recipes for the most popular Indian dishes as well as a one stop resource for information about spices and cooking techniques for the novice and veteran cook alike. - July 24, 2011 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
New Graphic Novel Resurrects Underground Russian Publishing
House Spirit Press and Poseur Ink are proud to announce the release of the OCTOBRIANA- SAMIZDAT EDITION. - July 23, 2011 - House Spirit Press
New Casino Gaming Guide Identifies the Best Bets
A new book: "The Intelligent Guide to Casino Gaming" by Sylvester Suzuki is published in paperback and ebook editions. It provides trustworthy guidance for casino games, including the rules, optimum playing strategies, and best bets for the most popular table games. - July 22, 2011 - Intelligent Games Publishing
Online Kids Bookstore SlimyBookworm.com Offering Free Shipping for Orders Over $25
SlimyBookworm.com, an online children’s bookstore announces a new program where popular kid’s books receive free shipping for orders over $25. “The reduced limit to qualify for free shipping on SlimyBookworm.com is in response to the feedback we have received from our customers. - July 22, 2011 - Slimy Bookworm
A Tale Gullah Traditions, Culture: The Choir Ladies Published by Outskirts Press
Outskirts Press announces the latest highly anticipated book from Mendon, NY, author Joyce Klein. - July 22, 2011 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Working the Door, Expertly: The Bouncer's Bible Published by Outskirts Press
Outskirts Press announces the latest highly anticipated adult and continuing education book from Hollyhill, FL, author Ivan “Doc” Holiday. - July 22, 2011 - Outskirts Press, Inc.