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Read up on the latest news about fiction and non-fiction books, festivals, literary prizes, competitions, authors, tours, book marketing, e-readers and apps. Find out about book publishers and retailers as well as products and services designed for book lovers.
Back to School and the Issue of Bullying
Almost 6,000,000 kids, nearly 30% of all children, are either bullied or are doing the bullying in this country. Now, for the first time, the American Academy of Pediatrics is stepping in with recommendations and tips to help all involved. The issue of bullying is at the heart of Megan Kelley Hall’s upcoming release The Lost Sister (Kensington, August 2009). - August 25, 2009 - Kelley and Hall Book Publicity
Author Solutions Appoints Becca Wagman Director of Sales, Marketing, and Editorial Services
Author Solutions (ASI), the world leader in indie book publishing—the fastest-growing segment of book publishing, is pleased to announce the appointment of Becca Wagman to the role of director of sales, marketing, and editorial services. In her new role, Wagman will direct sales operations for ASI’s rapidly expanding marketing services division. - August 25, 2009 - Author Solutions
EE's Simple Rules Announces Simple Rules for... The Road Warrior Princess Author Debbie Anderson
Eminence Enterprises' Simple Rules Infotainment Line has published Simple Rules for...The Road Warrior Princess: "Thee" Women's Inspirational Guide To Embracing The Open Road!!! by Debbie Anderson, which is the author's most recent book to date. - August 25, 2009 - Eminence Enterprises, LLC
New Book by Aminah Iman, Lillith: My Genesis. Aminah Iman Has Taken Lillith to a Completely New Level.
Captivating from the first page, Lillith: My Genesis gives a unique and well-needed spin on vampires and their beginning. Lillith is the first wife of Adam, with a thirst for blood and revenge. Her travels throughout her long life show the destruction she has left in her wake and the true meaning of 'Hell hath no fury, like a woman scorned'. Aminah Iman has taken Lillith to a completely new level. - August 23, 2009 - Aminah Iman
Literary Gluttons Get Happy; ListofBestBooks.com Re-Launches Website
ListofBestBooks.com re-launches website incorporating custom design integrations with the assistance of Phoenix-based web development and technology company iGoMogul. - August 23, 2009 - iGoMogul
Ocean Cooperative Launches Innovative Publishing Concept
Newly-launched Ocean Cooperative Publishing offers an alternative to the choice now faced by writers: searching for a traditional publisher or, on the other hand, self-publishing. OC provides its authors with all the services offered by traditional publishers and cannot of course accept every manuscript submitted. But as a cooperative publisher, Ocean's production fee – actually lower than the fees charged by self-publishing companies –permits it great latitude in accepting unusual projects. - August 22, 2009 - The Ocean Cooperative
Times Square Sign to Tout Spirit Thinking®
TRI Psychologists President Tries Novel Approach to Attract Literary Agent for New Self-Help Series. - August 21, 2009 - Advocate USA LLC
Avrin and Lee - Business Consultants, Book Authors, and Bloggers
Deborah Avrin and Shirley Fine Lee sign their business books at annual Learning Summit. The authors/consultants are profiled along with their books and the productivity blog both contribute to at http://2bproductive.blogspot.com/. - August 21, 2009 - Shirley Fine Lee
New Book: City at the Cusp Takes a Sociological and Cultural Look at the Demise of the American Economy
J. Allison Brown, author of the recently published nonfiction book, City at the Cusp, defines a new class of Americans—the Zenithians—who reside at the height of society. Could it be that the culture in the city at the cusp is in great part responsible for the demise of the American economy? This thorough sociological argument provides insight on a very timely and urgent matter. - August 21, 2009 - J. Allison Brown
Rave Reviews for "Accidental Heroes, Accidental Villains," New Novel, Now Also on Kindle
A historical fiction about the intimate relation between the much-dreaded Triads and the last two centuries of Chinese history. - August 21, 2009 - Ed Chung
Lo Gap Media Announces the Publication of Revealed Evil
Anthology collection of thirteen short stories from Kat Yares to be published by Lo Gap Media. - August 21, 2009 - Lo Gap Media
Self Published Author Reveals a Life of Happiness and Joy in the Midst of Terminal Illness
Elaine Young McGuire reveals how people affected with AIDS can continue leading a happy, normal life in her self-published book. - August 21, 2009 - Xlibris Publisher
Debut Novel “In Memory of Central Park” Wins Three National Indie Excellence Awards
Queenelle Minet’s First Novel Wins Best Science Fiction Novel and Finalist in Best New Fiction and Best General Fiction. - August 19, 2009 - Queenelle Minet
Health Care Turnaround Author Launches Book Cover Design Competition
Global competition begins to find grab-me-off-the-shelf book cover design for new book, Stop the $,$$$,$$$,$$$ Bleeding: How You and Me can Turnaround Health Care Costs Now. - August 18, 2009 - theStrategist, LLC
Novel Prophesied Current Racial Tensions
This PR announces the re-release of a novel published in 1992, which supposed the creation of separate states for whites and blacks in the U.S. - August 18, 2009 - kileyblackman
New iPhone Story Apps from iOrbi Help Parents Personalize Story Time for Kids
iOrbi, LLC, a Chicago-based technology company, has released new children's story apps for the iPhone that use the smartphone’s record feature to give readers the option to tell the story in their own voice. In addition to the “Record Your Voice” option, the story apps feature vibrant, full color illustrations and heart-warming stories that are meant to entertain and teach kids simple life lessons. All children's story apps from iOrbi may be found on iTunes by searching for "iOrbi." - August 18, 2009 - iOrbi, LLC
Askin Ozcan, a New International Author, Signs Contract with Leading Publisher in India
Askin Ozcan, author of six books published in the U.S.A, has signed contract with Prakash Books of India, to publish two of his books in India, in English and Hindi. - August 18, 2009 - Askin Ozcan
Wattpad Comes to Nokia Ovi Store
Widely Popular “YouTube For Ebook” is Featured on Nokia Ovi Store’s Front Page. - August 17, 2009 - Wattpad Inc.
RealTime Publishing Are Delighted to Announce the Releases of the First in a Series of Five Sci-Fi Novels by Author Sam Smith
RealTime Publishing author, Sam Smith, releases "towards the unMaking of Heaven, Balant: A Beginning." - August 17, 2009 - RealTime Publishing, Inc
Guinness World Record Holder for Longest Walk Self Publishes His Documentary
Long-distance walker, George Meegan, documents his travels and travails in his Xlibris release. - August 16, 2009 - Xlibris Publisher
Stories for Children Magazine Recipient of Outstanding Web Site Award from Disability Network
Stories for Children Magazinea trademark of Stories for Children Publishing, LLC A monthly Ezine for Children (3 to 12) Website:http://storiesforchildrenmagazine.org Stories for Children Magazine recently was bestowed the honor of the Outstanding Web Site Award from the Disability... - August 16, 2009 - Stories for Children Magazine
Award Winning Children's Books
Although only launched this year The Pencil Play Pals children's books—published by Whehey Publishing—have already won 2 "Creative Child Magazine" awards. - August 16, 2009 - Whehey Publishing
Teen Sexuality Explodes in the New Novel, Torn, by Amber Lehman
Think that by not discussing the topic of sexuality with your teen it will keep them from experimenting with not only heterosexual activities, but homosexual activities as well? Don't be so sure. In today's day and age more teens are questioning their sexuality and most likely parents will be the last to know. Oftentimes there are limited resources for teens to relate to during this difficult and confusing time in their life. Literature is a major outlet for teens to turn to. - August 16, 2009 - Amber Lehman
Magic Genie Found in Louisiana
Anyone can claim his or her own wish granting ‘genie’ out of thin air. The new book, Wish Granter: Yours for the Asking, explains how anyone can get anything he or she desires just by asking for it. - August 15, 2009 - Reese Jensen
Regarding Joey Buttafuoco Defamation of Character Lawsuit Threat, Mary Jo Buttafuoco Tells PR.com, "I’ll Defend it to the Death"
Mary Jo Buttafuoco tells PR.com that she stands by her claim that ex-husband Joey Buttafuoco is a “sociopath,” in a revealing interview striking back at Joey’s threat of a lawsuit. - August 14, 2009 - PR.com
Andrew Peterson's Debut Thriller, First to Kill, Goes to Audiobook on Audible.com. Award-Winning Narrator Dick Hill Crafts the Voice of Nathan McBride.
In a rare honor for a debut novelist, Andrew Peterson’s First to Kill has been developed as an audiobook and is receiving critical acclaim. Dick Hill, award-winning narrator and iconic voice behind Lee Child's Jack Reacher series, masterfully captures the intensity of Peterson’s gripping espionage thriller. Listen to the prologue at http://andrewpeterson.com/Newsletter/FTKaudio_listen.html. - August 14, 2009 - Andrew Peterson
Stories for Children Magazine Talks with Children’s Author and Founder & Editor-in-Chief of SFC, VS Grenier
What better way to learn more about the behind the scenes activities at Stories for Children Magazine then featuring SFC’s own, Founder and Editor-in-Chief, VS Grenier. Read this exciting interview and learn how this dynamic woman juggles the responsibilities of running a leading... - August 14, 2009 - Stories for Children Magazine
TRI Prepares to Publish Crossing Twice: Answers from the Source
Due to customer demand, TRI may turn to POD for Crossing Twice. Agent search closes September 15, 2009. - August 13, 2009 - Advocate USA LLC
"Evolution Diet" Author Tackles Food Allergies in New Book
Author reveals the root causes of food allergies, namely the recent introduction of these foods into our collective diet - August 13, 2009 - Code Publishing
A Stripper Who Found Herself in the Most Unconventional Way
Have you ever wondered what goes through the mind of a stripper? Dixie Publishing announces the new release of the inspirational novel Thoughts of a Stripper: A Mother's Story. - August 13, 2009 - Dixie Publishing Company
Self Published Author Shares Her Life as a Political Activist in Xlibris Title
Mary L. Wentworth shares the twists, turns and travails of being in the world of political activism in the self-published book, Discovering America: A Political Journey. - August 13, 2009 - Xlibris Publisher
More Writers Take on the Publishing Industry
Year Zero Writers is a group of 20 authors from as far afield as Hong Kong, the USA, England, France, Dubai, Greece, and Finland who have joined forces to bring their unique brand of contemporary fiction direct to readers. The group started as a response to a publishing industry reeling under the... - August 12, 2009 - Year Zero Writers
Kid Contest Winner Stars with Superman in New DC SUPER HEROES Book
Stone Arch Books announces the release of its highly anticipated new chapter book The Kid Who Saved Superman, which stars Hakeem Bennett, a 13-year-old student at P.S. 36K, The Nathanael Greene School in Brooklyn, New York. - August 12, 2009 - Capstone
Transcending the Depths of Hell: Against All Odds - Author Emerges with a Heart-Felt Story
After ten long, grueling years, the much anticipated Life story of a young man up against major odds, comes to fruition. The process of not just writing, but living what has been an extremely tumultuous existence, has brought forth a solid individual. Perseverance, prayer and faith have contributed to the solidarity of this humble young man. - August 11, 2009 - DE-CLUTTER Your Life!
A Love of Life Makes One Man's Journey Inspirational, Uplifting
Into the Eyes of Life is a heart-warming journal of one man's journey through life, a touching chronicle of all that life brings to Bob Simondson: the joys and sorrows, the triumphs and heartaches. He's a special man who's found a way to love all that life has given him. - August 10, 2009 - Rogers Publishing & Consulting, Inc.
Wattpad Seeks the Most Interesting Written Work
Share Your Written Work and Win $1,000 Cash Plus Other Prizes. - August 10, 2009 - Wattpad Inc.
New Children's Book Teaches the Importance of Being Charitable
Donation Day With Eva Steeva is an inspiring story that proves that giving truly is better than receiving. - August 09, 2009 - E. L. Fortney
The Nightmare Begins. Boogeymen and Bedtime Stories Now Available.
It is a daunting task to string together the accumulated information of the past one hundred years into a coherent set of ideas, let alone fuse those ideas into a fictional story. Boogeymen and Bedtime Stories will affect the way you see the world and understanding of one's path in life. - August 08, 2009 - Boogeymen and Bedtime Stories, LLC
AuthorHouse Introduces Enhanced Publishing Packages for Poets
AuthorHouse, the leading provider of self publishing and marketing services for authors around the globe, has introduced five new poetry book publishing packages. These new indie book publishing options help poets who want to publish a book of poetry to create an artistic expression for their readers. - August 08, 2009 - AuthorHouse
The Human Side of Twitter, a New Book by Dr. Neil Sandow, Creates a New Genre for the Offline and Online Public
The Human Side of Twitter displays actual Twitter content for the first time in book form. "There doesn't seem to be anything that people won't say on Twitter" says Editor, Dr. Neil Sandow. "There's no use trying to describe what Twitter is to somebody who's never seen it. Just read the tweets in the book and you'll soon understand the appeal." - August 08, 2009 - Neil Sandow, Pharm.D.
Author Shares Triumphant Battle Against Compulsive Gambling in Self Published Release
Rosemary A. Cunliffe North shares her ordeal with compulsive gambling and her success in overcoming this condition. - August 07, 2009 - Xlibris Publisher
Crossing Twice: Answers from the Source Ready After Full Development Review Agent Inquiries Encouraged Before Opportunity Passes
"Is there a God? What does He look like? What is He about to do?" These are all questions asked by many Americans and answered in Dr. Reece Manley's "Crossing Twice: Answers from the Source" written after his near death experience in 2008. - August 06, 2009 - Advocate USA LLC
Dodging the Depression-2009-2015
We are at the start of a Great Depression which began in Dec. 2007 and and will reach its peak in 2009 & 2010. It may not resemble Great Depression on the scale of the 1930s, when output in the US declined by as much as 33% and unemployment reached 25 per cent. The output in the developed world... - August 06, 2009 - Dodging The Depression
iUniverse Announces Newest Rising Star Titles
Rising Star Designation Recognizes Titles that Show Potential for Commercial Success. - August 06, 2009 - iUniverse
Icaros de Lumia: a Little Book of Poetry, a Big New Business Model
With the release of J. Cady Johns' book of poetry, Icaros de Lumia, the newly-formed Lightborne Publishing Group is poised to demonstrate their company's core belief: that true success is measured in what we give, and in how we make the world a better place. The four founding members are committed... - August 06, 2009 - The Lightborne Publishing Group
iUniverse Releases Top Ten Best Seller List for June 2009
Figures Based on Point-of-Sale Data from Major U.S. Booksellers. - August 06, 2009 - iUniverse
VerveStar Client Gunter Swoboda, Author of Mountains of the Sea to Appear in Live Online Chat on the HuiLoa Our Hawaii Ning Network
In partnership with HuaLoa OurHawaii.Ning Social Media and VerveStar, Gunter Swoboda's will be featured live in an online chat series. to discuss his book and surf culture. - August 06, 2009 - VerveStar
iUniverse Author, TLC Personality Dr. Charles Hux Featured in June Podcast
Hux, an Obstetrician Specializing in Multiple Deliveries, Talks About Easing the Worries of Expectant Mothers. - August 06, 2009 - iUniverse
“Capt’n Eli” Graphic Novel Artist Jay Piscopo Featured at Camden Public Library
Portland, Maine comic book artist Jay Piscopo is part of the Camden Public Library’s “Authors in August” program. Piscopo is the author and illustrator of “The Undersea Adventures of Capt’n Eli” all-ages graphic novel series. The “Authors in August”... - August 05, 2009 - Nemo Publishing
AuthorHouse Releases Top Ten Best Seller List for June 2009
Figures Based on Retailer Channel Sales Data - August 05, 2009 - AuthorHouse