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New Memoir, MATTRESS ACTRESS, is Released by BWW News Desk
- October 16, 2013 Prostitution is never the first choice for most young ladies when contemplating their future careers in high school. It generally comes about from a lack of viable alternatives. Often there is a sense of worthlessness that builds over years leading to this decision.
'Mattress Actress' is the story of Annika Cleeve's eighteen years as a call girl.
Her troubled childhood in Queensland led to working in a brothel on the Sunshine Coast at the age of fifteen, and from there Annika worked her way up to the high-end parlors, agencies and private work in various parts of Australia and internationally.
In this book, Annika reveals the truth of a call girl's life; the clients, the girls, the parlor bosses, the rip-off merchants, the drug deaths, the white slavery, the discrimination, the corrupt police and politicians, the exotic travel and the money.
Mattress Actress is a revealing and gutsy look at someone practicing the world's oldest profession in the late twentieth century. From wide-eyed innocent to experienced and successful professional, Annika's story is both shocking and highly entertaining.
'Annika Cleeve is not her real name but this is her real story: a raw and honest account of life in the raw as a new recruit to the oldest profession.' - Andrew Rule
'Mattress Actress' is available in both print and ebook format.
Book Information:
'Mattress Actress'
Author: Annika Cleeve
Publisher: Momentum
ISBN: 978-1480287471
Published: September 2012
Pages: 448
Genre: Memoir
About The Author:
Annika Cleeve has an alphabet of qualifications behind her name, and during her studies she spent 18 years as a call girl, plying her trade all over the world.
For more information, review copies, or interviews contact the author at:
Annika Cleeve
E-mail: Annikacleeve@gmail.com
Web: http://www.annikacleeve.com
Sweatshoppe Publications Releases Gary Beck's 'A Glimpse of Youth' by BWW News Desk
- October 16, 2013 Author Gary Beck is proud to announce the release of his short story collection, 'A Glimpse of Youth.' 'A Glimpse of Youth' follows the lives of three boys growing up in Brooklyn during the 1950s. The riveting book trailer for 'A Glimpse of Youth' was revealed today on DGT Book Promotion news. In addition, Gary Beck shared a guest post article this week on the Reading and Writing Addiction blog about himself and the early start of his writing career. Gary's article can be read at www.readinwritin.blogspot.com and the official book video trailer for A Glimpse of Youth can be viewed on YouTube.
About The Book
'A Glimpse of Youth' is a collection of stories about a boy who grew up in the 1950s, in Brooklyn. They explore his early teens when he is still innocent going camping with his two close friends. He joins a street gang to avoid being beaten by them. His life in the gang includes a camping trip with the gang that ends in disaster. Growing disillusionment with the gang leads to the three friends making a plan to leave the gang. One of them dies in an accident; and in the last story the boy is 18 years old, has left the gang, is going to college and experiences the huge loss of his first love.
Praise for A Glimpse of Youth:
'I like the characters. The setting was well captured. Nice job' - Noneuclidian Cafe Literary Magazine
About The Author
Gary Beck has spent most of his adult life as a theater director. His book 'The Conquest of Somalia' was published by Cervena Barva Press, 'The Dance of Hate' was published by Calliope Nerve Media, 'Material Questions' was published by Silkworms Ink, 'Dispossessed' was published by Medulla Press and 'Mutilated Girls' was published by Heavy Hands Ink. A collection of his poetry Days of Destruction was published by Skive Press. Another collection 'Expectations' was published by Rogue Scholars press and 'Dawn in Cities' was published by Winter Goose Publishing. 'Assault on Nature' will be published by Winter Goose Publishing. His novel 'Extreme Change' was published by Cogwheel Press and 'Acts of Defiance' was published by Artema Press. A collection of his short stories, 'A Glimpse of Youth,' was published by Sweatshoppe Publications. His original plays and translations of Moliere, Aristophanes and Sophocles have been produced Off Broadway and has toured many colleges and outdoor performance venues.
'A Glimpse of Youth' is available at Amazon.com. To learn more about Gary Beck and 'A Glimpse of Youth,' visit www.garycbeck.com.
New Book Helps Parents With Teen Issues by BWW News Desk
- October 16, 2013 LA HABRA, Calif., Oct. 15, 2013 /PRNewswire/ My teen does not want to do homework. My teen is being bullied. My teen is always angry. My teen wants to get tattoos and body piercings. What should I do? To help parents cope with the difficult teen years, a new book, What To Do For Your Teen's Health, gives advice about teen issues like eating disorders, self-injury, gang activities, alcohol, drugs, dating, sex and bullying. Published by the nonprofit Institute for Healthcare Advancement (IHA), it is the latest in the 'What To Do For Health' book series which has sold over 4 million copies. Authors Gloria Mayer, R.N., and Ann Kuklierus, R.N. have been nurses for over 30 years.
Historical Fiction Novel'The Beautiful American' is Released by BWW News Desk
- October 16, 2013 Abby Long is thrilled when she offers the winning bid for an antique desk at an auction. With its intricately inlaid woods and elegant style, the desk is perfect for Abby; it is the gift she promised herself to finally celebrate her thriving antique business. She has no idea that the antique desk holds a secret that will lead her on a fascinating, life-changing journey back in time.
When Abby discovers a hidden diary stuffed inside a secret compartment in the desk, she can hardly wait to read the spidery, faded script. As she carefully turns the tattered pages, she reads the captivating story of two remarkable women from opposite backgrounds who somehow manage to form an unforgettable bond against the backdrop of a fledgling America struggling to find its place in the world. Elizabeth Kortright Monroe, the wife of James Monroe, and Jasmine, a young slave girl, develop an extraordinary relationship as they are united by pivotal historic events, political intrigues, and personal tragedies.
From a bucolic Virginia plantation to the bloodied, starving streets of post-revolutionary Paris, this powerful tale follows the lives of two courageous women from the past as they quietly influence-and inspire-a woman of today's world.
The Beautiful American is available in both print and ebook format.
Book Information:
The Beautiful American
Author: Marilyn Holdsworth
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 978-1468556445
Published: April 2012
Pages: 242
Genre: Historical Fiction, YA
About The Author:
Marilyn Holdsworth graduated from Occidental College, where she majored in literature and history. She has traveled extensively in France and currently is a Huntington Library Fellow. Marilyn is a descendant of James Monroe, has visited Monroe's Virginia residence, and conducted research at the James Monroe Museum. She currently lives in Southern California.
For more information, review copies, or interviews please contact the author at:
Marilyn Holdsworth
Email: Marilyn_Holdsworth@yahoo.com
Website: http://www.marilynholdsworthauthor.com/
Elsevier Expands its Legacy Collection to Over 9500 Books by BWW News Desk
- October 16, 2013 Elsevier, a world-leading provider of scientific, technical and medical information products and services, today announced the expansion of its Legacy Collection on ScienceDirect. Elsevier's Legacy Collection now includes more than 9500 books with contributions from more than 100 Nobel Laureates.
DEATH OF A NIGHTINGALE is Released by BWW News Desk
- October 15, 2013 From the Nordic noir duo who brought you the New York Times andUSA Today bestseller THE BOY IN THE SUITCASE comes a chilling new thriller with a mystery seventy-years in the making.
Mary Jane Wells Sheds Light on Audiobook Narration at Conference by BWW News Desk
- October 15, 2013 Mary Jane Wells is a UK voice talent and performance transplant who brought to life the audiobooks that inspired the award-winning series Downton Abbey. With another 11 audiobook projects being published this year, and a world class entertainment career behind her, Mary Jane will be an expert panelist for The Digital Author and Self-Publishing Conference this Sunday, October 13th, 2013.
The conference is a full weekend focused on the new paradigms for authors in an increasingly digital world. Workshops, inspirational sessions, and focused panels will be attended by professionals representing every genre and level of the industry.
A member of the Writer's Junction and Voices.com, and currently in the process of writing a play, Mary Jane will be speaking about the trust process involved in the construction of an audiobook. Mary Jane will explain how, as a writer, you can best choose the right narrator to voice your imaginative world. 'My hope for the event is that writers get the support and connections they need to further their work to spectacular new platforms, especially audiobooks,' Mary Jane reveals. 'This conference is very specific, very current, and has high-level experts and representatives who can be approached in all strata of the digital publishing world.'
Mary Jane joins Stefan Rudnicki, Gabrielle de Cuir, Roxanne Hernandez, Dean Sluyter, Jessica Kaye, and Christian Rummel on the New Revenue Streams for Authors from Audio Books panel.
A writer of the highly successful adaptation of Virginia Ironside's The Huge Bag of Worries, the voice of the television commercial campaigns for Eharmony, Puma, LinkedIn, Think Finance and Jet2 Holidays, and has voiced many documentaries, animations, and videogames, Mary Jane brings a unique, varied insight to the audiobook space.
Mary Jane's advice to the creative professionals who dream up, write, edit, publish, and record the stories? 'Create with the heart, build with the mind: collaborate with both. Creative strategy is not a solo sport.'
Media Contact:
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519-858-5660 ext. 536
trisha.beausaert@voices.com
About Mary Jane Wells
Formally trained at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, Mary Jane Wells has been a prominent fixture in the UK and European theatre scene. Mary Jane first came to the US for the Mark Taper French classic, The Red Balloon. A solo show, Martha, for the Annenberg Centre followed, then a tour to the Kennedy centre, the New Victory on Broadway, and the International showcase in Philidelphia where she won the Victor Award.
Mary Jane has worked on BBC's 'Half Moon Investigates,' and she narrated BBC3's TV show, My Childhood which won a Scottish BAFTA. In 2008, Mary Jane joined Honolulu theatre, where she played Ariel in the stage adaptation of The Little Mermaid. Since then, she has been shooting, writing and voice acting in London and Los Angeles.
For more information, please visit www.maryjanewells.org.
Pain Management Expert Dr. Reza Ghorbani Launches New Book, SECRETS TO A PAIN FREE LIFE by BWW News Desk
- October 15, 2013 CHEVY CHASE, Md., Oct. 15, 2013 /PRNewswire/ Millions of Americans experience some form of pain every day, whether acute or chronic. Increasingly, pain is accepted as inevitable or a natural part of the aging process, when really, it's not. Pain management and prevention expert, Reza Ghorbani, MD, ABIPP, FIPP seeks to debunk this and other common pain-related myths in his new book launched today, Secrets to a Pain Free Life.
ON MESSAGE Reveals the of Important Tools for Success by BWW News Desk
- October 15, 2013 SANTA CRUZ, Calif., Oct. 15, 2013 /PRNewswire/ Have you ever wondered why college professors unsuccessfully communicate with statistics and facts while pre-school teachers captivate through stories? How is it that everyone knows the logo for Target but not US Air? Why do CEOs and politicians spend years thinking about what they are going to say when over 90 percent of communication is how things are said? And just what does the 200 year-old Gresham's Law of Information tell us about how to effectively use social media?
OPEN, by Rod Canion, Co-Founder and First CEO of Compaq, is Now Available by BWW News Desk
- October 15, 2013 'Open' follows the meteoric rise of Compaq, from humble beginnings to worldwide PC industry leadership in just over a decade, all the while dodging life threatening attacks from IBM and a host of low price competitors. Just four years after the 'open industry standard' began, it was so dominant that the combined market share of Compaq, IBM and a few dozen compatibles was over 75%, and Apple was relegated to a niche. When the PC industry appeared to be capitulating to IBMs scheme to end the 'open standard,' only Compaq resisted, and continued to pursue a tactic to stop them. The solution they came up with surprised everyone, especially IBM, and led to an industry rebellion that weakened IBM to the point that Compaq was able to surpass them.
HELGA: A MEMOIR OF PRIVILEGE, WAR, AND FAMILY is a Florida Woman's Recently Released WW II Memoir by BWW News Desk
- October 15, 2013 ASHEVILLE, N.C., Oct. 15, 2013 /PRNewswire/ Helga Hofmeier emerged from privilegesterling silver, tailored clothing, private educationbut her story is one of survival. As a nine-year-old in 1935, Helga was sent from Nazi Germany to Japan. Reunited with her German mother in Tokyo, Helga learned Japanese, barely survived the Doolittle bombing and the 1945 U.S. firebombing of Tokyo, and eventually met Gen. Douglas MacArthur.
E-book Proceeds from OUR HEROES' TREE Donated to Homes for Our Troops by BWW News Desk
- October 15, 2013 FAIRHAVEN, Mass., Oct. 15, 2013 /PRNewswire/ Our Heroes' Tree is donating proceeds from sales of its e-book, Our Heroes' Tree, to benefit Homes for Our Troops in honor of Veterans' Day. Beginning Tuesday, October 15 and ending Saturday, November 30, 2013, e-book sales from these online retailers are included: Amazon.com; Apple iBookstore; BarnesandNoble.com; and MilitaryFamilyBooks.com, an online store specializing in quality resources for and about military families.
'So, What Do You Do?' Answered in New Inspirational Book by BWW News Desk
- October 15, 2013 DENVER, Oct. 15, 2013 /PRNewswire/ Each person has their own passion, talent, skill, ability and personality that makes them as unique as a snowflake.
THE DEFINITIVE GUIDE TO THRIVING AFTER CANCER is Now Available by BWW News Desk
- October 15, 2013 CHICAGO, Oct. 15, 2013 /PRNewswire/ The Definitive Guide to Thriving After Cancer has a very unique perspective. The authors are a naturopathic oncologist and a health writer who are both cancer survivors. Featuring the cutting-edge Five to Thrive Plan, this book takes a holistic approach to navigating the oftentimes confusing world of cancer recovery.
Submissions Now Being Accepted for the 2013 CrossBooks Writing Contest by BWW News Desk
- October 15, 2013 CrossBooks, the assisted self-publishing imprint of B&H Publishing Group, and LifeWay, announced the second annual CrossBooks Writing Contest. One grand prize winner will receive a free CrossBooks Marketing Plus publishing package valued at $4,499, which includes a press announcement, an on-camera author interview and placement on the CrossBooks website homepage.
Humorous Side of Fighting Breast Cancer Highlighted in New Book, CONQUERING MOUNT TA-TA by Kaitlin Milligan
- October 15, 2013 WASHINGTON, Oct. 15, 2013 /PRNewswire/ There is nothing funny about a diagnosis of breast cancer, which has already affected more than 200,000 women in 2013 alone and is the second leading cause of death among women. However, the new book 'Conquering Mount Ta-Ta,' by L.G.Ransom, offers a new twist on traditional self-help books, highlighting the humorous side of even the most terrifying situations.
THE GREAT WITHDRAWAL Says 2013-2014 Will Bring A Possible End of Progressive Rule by Kaitlin Milligan
- October 15, 2013 PHOENIX, Oct. 15, 2013 /PRNewswire/ In 1913 America fell under the spell of an addictive European collectivist ideology called Progressivism that took our nation on a 100-year detour away from the sound money and values of America's Framers.
Scott Schulman Named New President of Rodale Inc. by BWW News Desk
- October 15, 2013 NEW YORK, Oct. 15, 2013 /PRNewswire/ Rodale Inc., the world's leading healthy lifestyle company, today announced that Scott Schulman, who led several business units within Dow Jones & Company for more than a decade, has been named the new president of Rodale. Schulman will report to Chairman & CEO Maria Rodale and begin his new role on October 28th.
Stoop Storytelling Presents IT'S A MYSTERY & More by BWW News Desk
- October 15, 2013 In the words of our great poet, Madonna, 'Life is a mystery.' So, join Stoop Storytelling on Oct. 28 for the first show of the season, 'It's a Mystery: Stories about the unanswered questions that haunt our city, our families, and ourselves.'
Jones & Bartlett Learning Releases Varney's Midwifery, Fifth Edition by BWW News Desk
- October 15, 2013 Jones & Bartlett Learning announced today the publication of Varney's Midwifery, Fifth Edition by Tekoa L. King, Mary C. Brucker, Jan M. Kriebs, Jenifer O. Fahey, Carolyn L. Gegor, and Helen Varney. The gold standard for midwives and students, it features new chapters describing the profession of midwifery, reproductive physiology, clinical genetics, and support for women in labor. Learn more at go.jblearning.com/Varney5e.
William Arsenis Releases Debut Book, 'When Death Won't Do' by BWW News Desk
- October 15, 2013 William Arsenis's debut novel has the qualities of both an engrossing page turner and a sweeping epic, a combination rarely seen in today's popular fiction. The author believes there's a ready-made audience of readers who sorely miss those sprawling epics so popular in the '80s, and he's written 'When Death Won't Do' partially with those readers in mind. The book is available now for download on the Amazon Kindle store: http://www.amazon.com/WHEN-DEATH-WONT-William-Arsenis-ebook/dp/B00F2QMUTG/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top.