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Uneak Press, Inc. Releases First Thriller by Screenwriter/Novelist J. A. Carlton
A new small press in Austin, Tx., Uneak Press, Inc., released its first title, a psychological thriller inspired by actual events called, “Broken.” The project is available in both hardcover and e-book from online as well as brick and mortar stores. This is the first of several works by “foundation” author, up and coming Screenwriter /Novelist J.A. Carlton. - May 26, 2011 - Uneak Press, Inc.
Former Chief's New Book "Poverty Cops" Inner Darkness Aims to Help Cops Suffering from Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (P.T.S.D)
Generation - Help is promoting the book Poverty Cops "Inner Darkness" which is mysteriously gripping as the author and former chief of police writes about true stories on the frontlines of police work. His effort to curb and prevent police suicide as a result of posttraumatic stress disorder will keep readers on the edge of their seats. David R. Dicks believes PTSD is the rotten core that destroys our frontline professionals. - May 25, 2011 - Generation Films
New Sci Fi Novel to Hit Shelves and On-Line Retailers
A new science fiction novel title Fuminrahi has been released this month by Author R.C. Huff. This new novel features Ashton Warrington and his crew of hell bent mercenaries as they make their way throughout the galaxy fighting for the highest bidder. - May 25, 2011 - R.C. Huff - Fuminrahi
Southwest FL Motivational Speaker, Mary Lynn Ziemer, Debuts New eBook, “10 Tips for Having Abundance Now”
Southwest FL motivational speaker, Mary Lynn Ziemer, announces the debut of her new eBook, “10 Tips for Having Abundance Now.” available on her website www.LivingAJoyfulLifeNow.com - May 25, 2011 - Living A Joyful Life
New Release of NewWordCity.com "The Urban Nomad: Paris," a New eBook by Award Winning Travel Writer Peter Wortsman
New Word City LLC announces the publication of The Urban Nomad: Paris, a new eBook by award winning travel writer Peter Wortsman. One of the most visited cities in the world, Paris flaunts its famous assets to hurried hordes of tourists each year, but reserves its mysteries for those who take... - May 25, 2011 - New Word City
Into the Wilderness Wins IPPY Gold Medal for Regional Fiction
Deborah Lee Luskin’s debut novel, Into the Wilderness, has been awarded the Independent Publishers’ Gold Medal for Regional Fiction. - May 24, 2011 - Deborah Lee Luskin
Pump Up Your Book Produces Trailer for Murder on the Interstate
Announcement of video trailer for Murder on the Interstate by Jean Henry Mead. - May 24, 2011 - Pump Up Your Book Promotion PR
For Orrin Grey, New Book with Evileye Books Deal Reveals Skeletons in His Closet
Orrin Grey, author of literary horror fiction, has signed with Evileye Books to publish his first collection of supernatural stories—a curious, if not disturbing, feat, considering Grey is a skeleton. The collection, Never Bet the Devil and Other Warnings, is a curated compilation of nine... - May 24, 2011 - Evileye Books
Return to 1967 Bordered Israel? Not Another Six-Day War! Says Owner of Dancing House Publishing in Their New Book Release, A Dream Before Dying/The Initiation
New author Tony Scott Macauley, Minster, former U.S. Army Ranger, Urgent Fury veteran, and owner of Dancing House Publishing, has self published a religious/fiction novel combining The Wizard of Oz, Platoon, and the Passion of Christ. It's highly entertaining and informative. - May 24, 2011 - Dancing House Publishing
New 2012 ebook Breaks with Doomsday Trend
The newly released “2012, Science or Fiction?” created by Digital Journeys and written by Philip Coppens, one of the main contributors to The History Channel’s popular series “Ancient Aliens,” breaks with current trends and argues that 2012 is not about the end of the world, but that Mayan records believe it is about the return of the Mayan gods – alien beings. - May 24, 2011 - Philip Coppens
Al-Qaida Terrorist Plan Foretold, in Savant Books' Author Bentley Gates' Novel, "The Bahrain Conspiracy"
Author Bentley Gates appears to have predicted a fiendish plot revealed in notes of Osama Bin Laden captured by SEAL Team Six. - May 24, 2011 - Savant Books and Publications LLC
"Japan Dreams: Notes from an Unreal Country" Now Published by Mark Peters
New Australian author Mark Peters has written an unusual and self-revealing travelogue about Japan. The book combines travel narrative with introspection and recollections, in a format based on medieval Japanese writings. - May 23, 2011 - Mark Peters
Malone Editorial Services Helps Author Get First Book Published
KenKarta: Battle of the Onoxmon by Alison Kartevold (May 2011,The Artists’ Orchard Press). - May 23, 2011 - Malone Editorial Services
Rhiannon Rees Announces Her First Book Giveaway
Giveaway of Rhiannon Rees first book – “How to Climb Mount Everest in Sandals – The Courage to Live an Ordinary Life” is on Monday May 30, 2011. - May 23, 2011 - Love living the Dream pty. Ltd.
“Fading From Memory: What Happens To A Family When Both Parents Have Alzheimer’s?” - a New Book by Mike Pritchard
Mike Pritchard has released a useful new book for carers of parents with Alzheimer’s disease. “Fading From Memory” provides helpful insight and inspiration to families dealing with dementia. - May 23, 2011 - Mike Pritchard
Gimlet Love, a New eBook by Award Winning Food Writer and Cooking Instructor, Janet A. Zimmerman
New Word City LLC announces the publication of Gimlet Love, a new eBook by award winning food writer and cooking instructor, Janet A. Zimmerman. Here Zimmerman offers an unapologetic defense of the oft maligned Gimlet cocktail and a glance back at the history of Rose’s Lime Cordial, sailors,... - May 22, 2011 - New Word City
The Brownstone Poets Presents Award-Winning Poet, Elizabeth Harrington and Multi-Performance Artist, Mindy Levokove at Tillie's of Brooklyn on Tues, 6/21
The Brownstone Poets presents Elizabeth Harrington, an award-winning poet, and Mindy Levokove, a multi-media performance artist, on Tuesday, 6/21 at 7 p.m. at Tillies of Brooklyn. Enjoy the quaint student-friendly café ambiance located near Pratt and St. Joseph's College. Feast on gourmet... - May 22, 2011 - The Brownstone Poets
The Brownstone Poets Presents Tammy Nuzzo-Morgan and RL
The Brownstone Poets presents Suffolk County Poet Laureate, Tammy Nuzzo-Morgan and Spoken Words Entrepreneur, RL on Saturday, June 4 at 2:30 p.m.at Park Plaza Restaurant in historic Brooklyn Heights. Enjoy the varied menu at this affordable family-run diner while listening to great poetry. Poetry... - May 22, 2011 - The Brownstone Poets
"The Pack: Winter Kill" from Evileye Books, Now Available on All Major Digital Book Platforms
Book One in Bram Stoker Award Winner Mike Oliveri's supernatural thriller series available on Kindle, Nook and Apple's iBooks platforms at special promotional price. - May 22, 2011 - Evileye Books
Advance Review Copies of the New All Ages Novel, Cullen Bunn's Crooked Hills, Are Now Available from Earwig Press for Qualifying Book Reviewers
Reviewers and editors of books for young readers should submit credentials to CrookedHillsReviews@earwigpress.com. - May 22, 2011 - Evileye Books
Suspense Radio Announces Guest Lineup Through May 26th, 2011
Steve Berry, Laurell K. Hamilton, Dale Brown and H.T. Narea will be guests on Suspense Radio. - May 22, 2011 - Suspense Publishing
New Release is of One Man’s Fictitious Immersion in the Nike Culture; Dog Ear Publishing Releases Book by Stan Talbott
Goddess Seeker follows Steven Jenny’s experiences as he begins running daily around the Nike World Campus and continues to seek support for his dream of Nikefest, a sports festival named after his inspiration. When a Nike poster of the late Oregon distance runner Steve Prefontaine speaks in a bar in Eugene, Oregon, Steven takes notice. The phrase “See; find J.” takes over his life, leading him on a quest to find Nike, the Greek goddess of victory. - May 22, 2011 - Dog Ear Publishing
New Fantasy Release by Suzanne Bertussi Explores an Enchanted Dimension and Immortals Who Dwell There; Book Published by Dog Ear Publishing
Robin Blake slits her wrists in hopes of exacting revenge upon her cheating attorney husband. After this fateful act, she awakens in a different dimension, a dimension in which she plays a vital role. Robin is the giver of curses, and she was banished to the human dimension as a very young child to protect her from the dark forces who hope to use her gift. Upon her death, she’s brought back to the land of her birth, and she’s in more danger than ever. - May 22, 2011 - Dog Ear Publishing
New Novel The Merry Queen -1838-1839 Published by Western Tales Publishing, Inc.
Western Tales Publishing, Inc. announces the latest highly anticipated historical fiction book from Henderson, NV, author Frank W. Lewis. - May 22, 2011 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Heavenly Life of Hawaii: Where Time Has No Meaning Published by Outskirts Press
Outskirts Press announces the latest highly anticipated autobiography and personal memoirs book from Fayetteville, GA, author Kenyatta Kelechi. - May 22, 2011 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Misfortunes of Mother and Son: Tribulation Point Published by Outskirts Press
Outskirts Press announces the latest highly anticipated urban life fiction book from Houston, TX, author Ricci Lane. - May 22, 2011 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
The Great Small Museums of Europe, a New eBook by Award Winning Travel Writer Tony Perrottet
New Word City LLC announces the publication of The Great Small Museums of Europe, a new eBook by award winning travel writer Tony Perrottet. We all know the famous national museums of Europe: the Louvre, Prado, and British Museum. But more alluring – and entertaining – are the many... - May 21, 2011 - New Word City
Rich Dad’s Robert Kiyosaki to Offer First Ever, Live Kindle eBook Signing of “Unfair Advantage – The Power of Financial Education”
Experience groundbreaking application of a popular technology, receive exclusive bonuses and discover what schools will never teach about money on May 26th at http://on.fb.me/UnfairAdvantageEbook. - May 20, 2011 - The Rich Dad Company
The Perfect Chef, a New eBook by the James Beard Award Winning Author Todd Kliman
New Word City LLC announces the publication of The Perfect Chef, a new eBook by the James Beard Award winning author Todd Kliman. Restaurant critics are supposed to maintain their distance about chefs and restaurateurs. Or, so Kliman had always maintained. But when Peter Chang, an emigre genius... - May 20, 2011 - New Word City
Capstone to Re-Release Author Kate McMullan’s Myth-o-Mania Series
Stone Arch Books, an imprint of Capstone, a leading publisher of children’s books and digital products and services, is bringing award-winning author Kate McMullan’s popular Myth-o-Mania series back into print. - May 19, 2011 - Capstone
Suspense Publishing Releasing "Cruelty to Innocents" by CK Webb and DJ Weaver
CK Webb and DJ Weaver to publish their latest release "Cruelty To Innocents" with Suspense Publishing, an imprint of Suspense Magazine. - May 19, 2011 - Suspense Publishing
The Cross-Eyed Bear, a New Mystery eBook by Award-Winning Writer John Dufresne
New Word City llc announces the publication of The Cross-Eyed Bear, a new mystery eBook by award-winning writer John Dufresne. Father Tom Mulcahy wakes up on the day of a fierce blizzard to learn he has been accused of sexual abuse by an ex-altar boy in the parish. His life as he knows it is over. - May 19, 2011 - New Word City
What You Can Learn from Sam Walton, a New eBook by the Editors of New Word City
New Word City LLC announces the publication of What You Can Learn From Sam Walton, a new eBook by the Editors of New Word City. It would be difficult to overstate the impact Sam Walton had on business, specifically retailing, the authors write. The stand-alone box stores he pioneered have quite... - May 18, 2011 - New Word City
Comprehensive History, Search for the Camino Real, Published by Outskirts Press
Robert Richter’s new work is the first history in forty years about Mexico’s colonial road and is both a unique historical investigation of the founding port of California’s missions and a travelogue of the wild and gorgeous geography surrounding it. - May 18, 2011 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
BookBuzz.net Announces New Client, Brain Injury Survivor, Holly L. Springer and Her New Book, Negotiating the Speedbumps
BookBuzz.net is pleased to announce the promotion of a new book, Negotiating the Speedbumps, by traumatic brain injury survivor, Holly L. Springer from Pennsylvania. - May 18, 2011 - BookBuzz
Kimico Releases BookBuddy 2.2: Bringing Backup to the Cloud
BookBuddy is available for iPhone and iPod touch. - May 18, 2011 - Kimico Ltd.
Kangaroo's Shoes Named Finalist in The International Book Awards 2011, Scores Top Honors in Children’s Book Category
JPX Media Group announced the winners and finalists of THE 2011 he International Book Awards (IBA) on May 11, 2011. Kangaroo’s Shoes, a children’s book written by Springboro, Ohio resident, Richelle Taylor Krzak, and illustrated by Columbus resident, Sunny Colaneri, scored top honors in... - May 18, 2011 - Kangaroo Books
Photo Collections by Thomas Palfy Published – A Collection of Images and Postcards from South Gippsland
Thomas Palfy, writer-photographer’s second collection of great photographs has been published under the title of A Collection of Images. Another one of his recent books is titled Postcards from South Gippsland – the third book in the Postcards from… series. South Gippsland is located in South-Eastern Victoria, Australia, an area rich in tourist attractions. - May 17, 2011 - Thomas Palfy
The Shipbreaker, a New Mystery eBook by Novelist Mike Cooper
New Word City llc announces the publication of The Shipbreaker, a new mystery eBook by novelist Mike Cooper. On the wracked beach of Chittagong, Bangladesh, armies of men reduce the world's unwanted ocean vessels to scrap - using nothing more than torches, hacksaws, and muscle. One is Mohit,... - May 17, 2011 - New Word City
The Invisible Islands, a New eBook by the Bestselling Author and Award-Winning Travel Writer Tony Perrottet
New Word City llc announces the publication of The Invisible Islands, a new eBook by the bestselling author and award-winning travel writer Tony Perrottet. India’s Andaman Islands in the Bay of Bengal may be the world’s least known archipelago, Perrottet writes. Access was banned for... - May 17, 2011 - New Word City
How to Create a Winning Financial Plan, a new eBook by WGBH Radio Correspondent Sheryl Resnick Marshall
New Word City llc announces the publication of How to Create a Winning Financial Plan, a new eBook by WGBH Radio correspondent Sheryl Resnick Marshall. About the Author Sheryl Resnick Marshall is founder and CEO of Everything Money and a financial correspondent on WGBH radio in Boston. A veteran... - May 17, 2011 - New Word City
Author Mark Jones Releases Second Book on Kindle
Author Mark Jones releases his second book on Kindle. "A Story Worth Telling… Best Short Stories" is a collection of delightful short stories designed to stir everyone’s emotions. They are written so the whole family can enjoy them. - May 17, 2011 - Mark Jones Music
Celebrate the Official Release of The Twin Prophecies: Rebirth and Win a Kindle
Purchase a copy of The Twin Prophecies: Rebirth, the start of a new YA fantasy series, and you're entered to win one of three prizes, including an Amazon Kindle. - May 16, 2011 - The Twin Prophecies
New Fiction Release by Dog Ear Publishing is International Thriller Featuring the Origins of World War III Between the West and Radical Islam; Book by James Covington
FBI Agent Samantha Paulson is an operative on the rise. Praised as a hero after a near-death experience abroad, Sam is put in charge of the hunt for a particularly murderous cell of radical Islamists terrorizing the United States. After breathtaking entanglements around the world, she unearths a stunning reality: rather than routine attacks on the United States, the carnage she has been investigating is a prelude to a global offensive against the West, orchestrated by a Middle Eastern country. - May 16, 2011 - Dog Ear Publishing
New Non-Fiction Release Collects Funny, Poignant Memoirs with Spiritual Overview; Dog Ear Publishing Releases Book by David Patterson
David Patterson enjoyed an idyllic childhood in Fort Wayne, Ind.; through the 1940s and '50s, Patterson engaged in the usual innocent mischief with his friends, none the worse for wear in spite of some extremely close calls. As a spiritually mature adult, he looks back at his youth and sees theses... - May 16, 2011 - Dog Ear Publishing
New Non-Fiction Release Shares Triumph of Athlete with One Arm, No Legs; Book by Tim Clark, Released by Dog Ear Publishing
Tim Clark was born with one arm and no legs, but this did not stop him from leading an extraordinary life. The youngest of four children, his parents and his siblings never treated him differently, and with the support of his family and his own fiercely competitive nature, he managed to become a varsity wrestler at his high school and the University of Kansas, table tennis player and 10K runner. Clark refuses to let his disabilities stand in his way. - May 16, 2011 - Dog Ear Publishing
First Book in New Teen Fantasy Series Now Available on Amazon
Set in the not too distant future of Celebration, Florida, ZIA is a romantic, coming-of-age fantasy written by debut novelist, Terry Lovett. - May 15, 2011 - Terry Lovett
Grand Theft Cattle, a New Ebook by the Award Winning Writer and Host of the Travel Channel’s The Wild Within Steven Rinella
In the range wars of the twenty-first century, Rinella writes, the cattle rustler runs Ponzi schemes and the lawman drives an SUV. Here’s what happens when Rinella joins the new posse. - May 15, 2011 - New Word City
Highly Controversial Novel About Videogames Published by Joeteevee.com
A highly-controversial new novel "AM SO AS - A Meaningless Sequence of Arbitrary Symbols" has been released on the Amazon Kindle store. The darkly-humorous novel points out how - in the author's opinion - "many persons have died throughout history, as a result of books (such as: Das Kapital, Mein Kampf and The Holy Bible) as compared to the deaths that are a direct result of videogames (less than a hundred)." The novel has been called "The Voice of the Videogame Generation" by the publisher. - May 14, 2011 - Joeteevee
Savant Books Announces Release of Ilan Herman's Latest Novel, "Chan Kim"
Savant Books and Publications LLC, Honolulu, Hawaii, publishers of significant books and enduring media for the 21st century, announces the release of Ilan Herman's new novel of spiritual survivorship, "Chan Kim." - May 14, 2011 - Savant Books and Publications LLC