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Houdini Publishing Announces Upcoming Release of 'La Bella Mafia'
by BWW News Desk - July 24, 2013
Houdini Publishing announced the upcoming release of their latest book, La Bella Mafia, Bella Capo's true story as told to co-authors Dennis Griffin and Morgan St. James. Co-author Dennis Griffin said, 'This brave woman came out of hiding to share her life story in order to reach the legions of abused women (and some men) who suffer in silence.' Shelters provide safety and counseling, which is extremely important in the journey from fear and threats to a normal life. Bella's online support movement, La Bella Mafia, is a volunteer support network of women who have walked in those shoes. Women who were in such dire circumstances they had to turn off all emotion in order to survive. Bella's opens the book with this statement: 'I had endured so much, I was beyond feeling anything. Because I believe in angels, I had a crying angel tattooed on my back so it could cry for me when I couldn't cry for myself.' Through counseling and writing the book, Bella now has the ability to cry for herself, so every page is stained with her tears. Excerpt from the Introduction in Bella's words. I never believed I would be able to write about the shocking existence I endured from the time I was only four, but now I know I must if others are to be helped. Bella is not my given name, but it is who I have finally become and this is my story. My co-authors, Dennis Griffin and Morgan St. James, held my hand all the way through the trauma of reliving everything and have put my memories and stories into what you are about to read: 'La Bella Mafia.' I warn you, this book is not for the faint of heart. No child or young woman should ever have to go through what I did. If you looked at our family on the surface, we appeared to be living the American Dream with a nice house, luxuries, my father's successful career and plenty of his important friends. The dark secrets of a sadistically abusive father and brother, sexual abuse, ties to organized crime and free-flowing drugs should have had no place in the life of the little girl who twirled and danced in her perfect pink bedroom while wearing a fluffy tutu. That lovely image was what everyone saw, while the horrendous underbelly of our family remained hidden, and continued into my life as a teen and an adult. You might think things like these only happen in movies, on TV or in fiction, but let me assure you, everything is true. By all odds, I should have died many times but something in me gave me the strength to close out the horrible reality, the physical abuse and living on the edge. Presale begins on August 15, 2013. Release date: October 15, 2013. Contact: munari@msn.com For more information, visit http://labellamafiabook.wordpress.com
Anna Faktorovich Releases New Children's Book, THE SLOTH AND I
by BWW News Desk - July 24, 2013
Anaphora Literary Press is excited to announce the release of 'The Sloths and I' by Anna Faktorovich. Through vibrant original artwork, it tells the story of a girl who grows tired of her suburban life and runs away to the Amazon jungle. There, she meets a group of talking sloths and enjoys some intense relaxation and lots of fun. Has she found a new home or will her old one call her back? Anna Faktorovich is an English professor, poet, illustrator and book publisher. Her published works include two collections of poetry: 'Improvisational Arguments,' and 'Battle for Athens,' as well as a scholarly book, 'The Rebellion Genre.' She has traveled to Italy, Israel, Ukraine, China, Canada, and all over the United States in her search for amazing creatures and adventures. She created over 28 illustrations for this book. ($30, ISBN: 978-1-937536-29-9, ISSN: 2013904133, 32pp, 30 illustrations, 8.5X11?) Anaphora Literary Press is an independent publisher that has published dozens of creative and non-fiction books. Among these publications is the Pennsylvania Literary Journal, a tri-annual journal, which has published best-selling authors like Cinda Williams Chima and Carrie Ryan. The press is a member of The Independent Book Publishers Association and The Council of Editors of Learned Journals. Anaphora authors have done readings at major venues. Several titles have been assigned in college classes, and reviewed in major academic, trade and news publications. The Press's Director, Anna Faktorovich, is an English professor. If you would like to know more information about this topic, please contact: Anaphora Literary Press Director: Anna Faktorovich, Ph.D (520) 425-4266 5755 E. River Rd., Unit 2201 Tucson, AZ 85750 director@anaphoraliterary.com www.anaphoraliterary.com Ordering Information: Pay Anaphora by PayPal or Credit Card www.amazon.com www.booksamillion.com www.barnesandnoble.com Baker and Taylor: http://www.btol.com E-mail: orders@btol.com Ingram Book Company: http://ingrambook.com/default.aspx E-mail: orders@ingrambook.com Phone: (800) 937-8000
Anaphora Literary Press Releases New Autobiography 'An Adventurous Life: A Personal and Cultural History'
by BWW News Desk - July 24, 2013
'An Adventurous Life: A Personal and Cultural History' is the autobiography of Robert Hauptman, an established academic, who also has a passion for climbing mountains and for enjoying the natural world. Now a retired professor and editor of the Journal of Information Ethics, he reflects on the adventures he has had over the years. It will appeal to climbing enthusiasts and academics alike. Robert Hauptman is a retired professor. He worked as a reference librarian and an instructor for a quarter of a century, first at the University of Oklahoma and then at St Cloud State University in central Minnesota, where he taught undergraduate and graduate classes in information media and honors program courses in the humanities and social sciences. He holds a BA in German, MA in English, MLS in library science, PhD in comparative literature, and PhD (ABD) in library science. He has some 600 publications in four disciplines: literary criticism, library science, ethics, and general interest. He is the co-author of The Mountain Encyclopedia (2005) and Grasping for Heaven: Interviews with North American Mountaineers (2011); his latest scholarly studies are Documentation (2008) and Authorial Ethics (2011); and he is the founding and current editor of the Journal of Information Ethics. He continues to write and climb. During the summer of 2005, he climbed 19 times including Washington's Baker and Adams; in the 2006 season he climbed Rainier. In 2012, he did Lassen, the South Sister, and Adams. He climbs Vermont mountains, such as Stratton, Mt Snow, and Mansfield, very frequently. He has stood on the high points of 45 of the 50 states. He is 71 years old and has an 11 year old daughter, Kira, who likes to climb too. ($15, ISBN: 978-1-937536-40-4, ISSN: 2013904196, 142pp, 6x9') Anaphora Literary Press is an independent publisher that has published dozens of creative and non-fiction books. Among these publications is the Pennsylvania Literary Journal, a tri-annual journal, which has published best-selling authors like Cinda Williams Chima and Carrie Ryan. The press is a member of The Independent Book Publishers Association and The Council of Editors of Learned Journals. Anaphora authors have done readings at major venues. Several titles have been assigned in college classes, and reviewed in major academic, trade and news publications. The Press's Director, Anna Faktorovich, is an English professor. If you would like to know more information about this topic, please contact: Anaphora Literary Press Director: Anna Faktorovich, Ph.D (520) 425-4266 5755 E. River Rd., Unit 2201 Tucson, AZ 85750 director@anaphoraliterary.com www.anaphoraliterary.com Ordering Information: Pay Anaphora by PayPal or Credit Card www.amazon.com www.booksamillion.com www.barnesandnoble.com Baker and Taylor: http://www.btol.com E-mail: orders@btol.com Ingram Book Company: http://ingrambook.com/default.aspx E-mail: orders@ingrambook.com Phone: (800) 937-8000
Book Five in 'The Reality Master Series' Now Available as an eBook
by BWW News Desk - July 24, 2013
Loose Cannon Ent. is proud to help announce the fifth book in the Reality Master Series is now available. Written by world traveler PM Pillon, 'The Reality Master And The Return Home' is the fifth and latest volume in the Reality Master series. After being propelled by forward in time to the Present, Volume Five continues the exciting time shifting/time travel adventure-thriller with all new experiences of Joey's friend Freddie and encounters with the mysterious black-lipped walking dead. Will the prophecy of the deadly grey mist smothering all life on earth come to be? This final volume continues the story of the main protagonist, 10-year-old Joey Blake and a most unusual alien device he calls 'Lucky' as they break through the boundaries of time to avoid danger, disaster and the criminal forces. Volume 5 marks the final confrontation with a dangerous terrorist organization that has seized a destructive counterpart of the miraculous device that Joey has awarded the moniker 'Lucky'. Originating in 2012, the series was inspired by an odd dream about an elementary school child who found a device which had the power to change events after the fact. 'It was so clear and complete that was like watching a movie, so creating the story was almost second nature,' said Pillon. Other titles in the series are: Vol. 1 The Reality Master Vol. 2 The Reality Master And A Threat To The World Vol. 3 The Reality Master And Travel Beyond Vol. 4 The Reality Master and Missions Through Time About The Author PM Pillon has lived in several nations on three continents, and at one point during his travels fell in love while visiting the American Midwest, and while there experienced marriage and offspring and obtained a university degree. He eventually returned to his beloved California where he appears to be currently entrenched, though he aspires to semi-retire in a tropical paradise, probably in Central America or El Caribe, while still maintaining his home in the good old USA until the end of his earthly days. 'The Reality Master And The Return Home' by PM Pillon - 127 pages - Retail price of $3.99 (eBook edition). The ebook is available at Amazon.com (Kindle version) http://www.amazon.com/The-Reality-Master-Vol-ebook/dp/B00DYBDZX6 or from the PmPillon.com website in Mobi, Epub and Pdf formats, as well as free book samples (PDF): http://www.pmpillon.com Also in the series: Vol. 1 The Reality Master http://www.amazon.com/The-Reality-Master-ebook/dp/B00DW98BLQ Vol. 2 The Reality Master And A Threat To The World http://www.amazon.com/The-Reality-Master-Vol-ebook/dp/B00DW9RD7E Vol. 3 The Reality Master And Travel Beyond http://www.amazon.com/The-Reality-Master-Vol-ebook/dp/B00DW9RXH4 Vol. 4 The Reality Master and Missions Through Time http://www.amazon.com/The-Reality-Master-Vol-ebook/dp/B00DWA55A0 Contact P M Pillon ph. (641)715 3900 Ext. 3942 email: pmpillonpromotions@gmail.com www.pmpillon.com Editors: For review copies or interview requests, contact: PM Pillon Promotions at above email (When requesting a review copy, please provide a street address.) Loose Cannon Ent. is a micro-publisher of ebooks/DVDs/Multimedia CD-roms and also does custom ebook production & marketing, specializing in assisting the independent author.
Lucas Carpenter Releases New Poetry Collection THE WAY THINGS GO
by BWW News Desk - July 24, 2013
Anaphora Literary Press is thrilled to announce the release of 'The Way Things Go: And Other Poems' by Lucas Carpenter. 'The Way Things Go' is a collection of poetry about Carpenter's travels to Israel and other places, and includes reflections on a variety of other topics. Many of these poems have appeared in a wide variety of journals. Lucas Carpenter was born in Elberton, Georgia. He was educated at the College of Charleston (B.S.), the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (M.A.), and the State University of New York at Stony Brook (Ph.D.). He is the author of John Gould Fletcher and Southern Modernism (U. of Arkansas Press, 1990) and general editor of a seven-volume series devoted to Fletcher's work. He has also written a chapbook of poetry, A Year for the Spider (UNC Pitcher Poetry Award, 1973), and a book of poetry, Perils of the Affect (Mellen Press, 2002). His poems, stories, articles and reviews have appeared in thirty-seven periodicals, including Prairie Schooner, The Minnesota Review, Beloit Poetry Journal, College Literature, Kansas Quarterly, Carolina Quarterly, Concerning Poetry, Poetry (Australia), Southern Humanities Review, College English, San Francisco Review of Books, Callaloo, Chronicle of Higher Education, and New York Newsday. He was awarded a Fulbright fellowship to lecture and write in Belgium during the 1999-2000 academic year. He is the Charles Howard Candler Professor of English at Oxford College, Emory University. ($15, ISBN: 978-1-937536-42-8, LCCN: 2013904200, 6X9?, 80pp) Anaphora Literary Press is an independent publisher that has published dozens of creative and non-fiction books. Among these publications is the Pennsylvania Literary Journal, a tri-annual journal, which has published best-selling authors like Cinda Williams Chima and Carrie Ryan. The press is a member of The Independent Book Publishers Association and The Council of Editors of Learned Journals. Anaphora authors have done readings at major venues. Several titles have been assigned in college classes, and reviewed in major academic, trade and news publications. The Press's Director, Anna Faktorovich, is an English professor. If you would like to know more information about this topic, please contact: Anaphora Literary Press Director: Anna Faktorovich, Ph.D (520) 425-4266 5755 E. River Rd., Unit 2201 Tucson, AZ 85750 director@anaphoraliterary.com www.anaphoraliterary.com Ordering Information: Pay Anaphora by PayPal or Credit Card www.amazon.com www.booksamillion.com www.barnesandnoble.com Baker and Taylor: http://www.btol.com E-mail: orders@btol.com Ingram Book Company: http://ingrambook.com/default.aspx E-mail: orders@ingrambook.com Phone: (800) 937-8000
'The Seven Laws of Achievement' Provides a Framework for Success
by BWW News Desk - July 24, 2013
The Seven Laws of Achievement shares real-world experiences backed by peer reviewed research and the experiences of present day business leaders. These experiences are woven into an engaging story that readers have said they 'can't stop reading.'
Amazon Announces eBook Giveaway of THE SURVIVORS
by BWW News Desk - July 24, 2013
Join seven ordinary strangers as they become seven extraordinary survivors in The Survivors (Amazon Digital Book, AISN: B00DGKSKOE) by Daniel Harvell. The eBook will be available for download at no charge during a special two-day promotional event on Wednesday, July 24 and Thursday, July 25 at the Amazon Kindle store. The Survivors is a contemporary fantasy novel mixed with mystery, thriller and suspense elements.
Ten Little Labhearts is Available as eBook
by BWW News Desk - July 24, 2013
In Ten Little Labhearts, the Labhearts puppies come to life in their first eBook.
ForeWord Reviews Book of the Year Awards Recognizes Jerry Lee Lewis, Jimmy Swaggart, and Mickey Gilley by J.D. Davis
by BWW News Desk - July 24, 2013
ForeWord Reviews Book of Year Awards recognizes the biography of famous first cousins Jerry Lee Lewis, Jimmy Swaggart, and Mickey Gilley.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Library and Archives Releases Guide to The Beverly Ross Collection
by BWW News Desk - July 24, 2013
Fifty nine years after the release of her chart topping 'Dim, Dim the Lights (I Want Some Atmosphere)' recorded by Bill Haley and His Comets, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Library and Archives issues a Guide to the Beverly Ross Collection to help early Rock 'N' Roll scholars learn more about this unsung composer of Tin Pan Alley's Brill Building.
RELIGION, PEOPLE, AND GOD by Michael Kleenoff is Released
by BWW News Desk - July 24, 2013
The inability to find the correct answers to questions he was looking for in past books and teachings impelled author Michael Kleenoff to personally search for the truth. After a long and arduous soul-searching, Kleenoff has finally found the answers to human misdeeds. What he found in the silence of his heart and soul, he now shares with the world in his new book, titled Religion, People, and God: An Unorthodox Vision of an Expatriate from the Former USSR.
Joe B. Releases ON THE EDGE OF SOCIAL
by BWW News Desk - July 24, 2013
For many, the reality of being social is a part of daily living. The ability to make friends is a golden and precious gift. That said, all of us are human, and, therefore, have problems, many in the social realm. Some people are fast friend makers, the butterflies of the social world. Others are a little slower to make friends as the case may be. The book, On the Edge of Social by Joe B. unravels the author's emancipation from social awkwardness and depression. This volume is the author's poignant and engaging journey towards self-discovery, freedom and joy. The book is a training module designed to give readers technique in their psychological and spiritual journey.
Ron Leifer, MD Releases ENGAGEMENTS WITH THE WORLD
by BWW News Desk - July 24, 2013
In life, emotional pain can inflict far more anguish than physical injuries, and while wounds can heal, emotional damages can linger on for years, festering unseen until they manifest debilitating psychological symptoms that can leave a person crippled. Their intangible nature means that they are much harder to diagnose and treat than conventional ailments, but author and Doctor Ron Leifer offers his readers a way to soothe their hurts and improve their lives through a method that blends Tibetan Buddhism, psychology and psychiatry, which he presents in his new book, Engagements With The World.
JoAnn Morris Matthews Presents RED, WHITE AND WHO
by BWW News Desk - July 24, 2013
JoAnn Morris Matthews, the author of Road Warriors: Life Lessons, The Trouble with Mojo, and Move Over Miss Clover, treats readers with a new and educational tale titled Red, White and Who. Her latest tale was inspired by the many months and hours of service she experienced with the Granbury Chamber of Commerce preparing for the Independence Day parades, and exemplifies the values of patriotism and volunteerism, and the importance of community and friendships.
Tobias Garretts Highlights Importance of Proper Rearing and Education for Children in New Book
by BWW News Desk - July 24, 2013
With drugs, riots and murders flooding today's news headlines, author Tobias Garrett believes that violence has apparently slinked to the minds of today's youth owing to inadequate or lack of guidance. With this, he pens a purposeful volume to bring to public knowledge the disruptive atmosphere people of tender age are forced to undergo titled How to prevent from giving your child a death sentence mentally, spiritually and physically.
Reuben Phiri Releases BREAKING THE EMOTIONAL HEALTH BARRIERS
by BWW News Desk - July 24, 2013
In his 2012 book 'Breaking the Emotional Health Barriers' (published by Balboa Press), which is getting a revived marketing push in 2013, author and practicing family physician Reuben Phiri offers the theory that physical well being is directly associated with emotional health.
Indie Powerhouse Announces Book 3 In The Finding Anna Series
by BWW News Desk - July 24, 2013
In the Finding Anna series debut, Slave, Sherri Hayes took on two controversial topics - BDSM and human trafficking. She tackled them headfirst and surprised readers everywhere with its compelling, nuanced plot, emotionally complex characters, and eye-opening look at the humanity, tenderness, and trust that underpins relationships that incorporate BDSM.
Howard Hunter Releases TENURE
by BWW News Desk - July 24, 2013
In line with the news article recently posted by The Messenger, in which a federally funded program, Youth Employment Program, supports low-income young people to succeed in life, another one of author Howard Hunter's motivating and inspiring works reveals precious nuggets of wisdom that youngsters can relate to. Tenure shares how Hunter lived, learned, love and enjoyed a long, successful life and how the youth can too. Author of We Must Save Tomorrow, but First We Must Save Today translated into seventeen languages through the International Lions Club, and Founder of the Yes I Can Educational Scholarship for Youth with Physical Disabilities, Hunter allows the young to view life through an empowering lens, with the spiritually enlightening pages of his work.
Tammara Villegas McLane Releases HEAVEN'S NURSERY
by BWW News Desk - July 24, 2013
In her new picture book, author Tammara Villegas McLane portrays her experiences with empty nest syndrome, for her children have grown up and are living their own lives away from her. In the midst of this, in her dreams she is visited by a spirit of a child, then the surprise of her life unfolds as she is taken on a spiritual journey to visit Heaven, where she beholds the angels and the creation of new life in Heaven's Nursery.
Keith K. C. Hui Releases 'Helmsman Ruler'
by BWW News Desk - July 24, 2013
The South China Morning Post, on July 8, 2013, reported in Hong Kong that Beijing's Communist Party magazine Qiushi (Seeking Truth) noted China's current system of power succession 'resembled the historical 'abdication system' and it had proved successful, with the past three generations of communist leaders overseeing the unprecedented economic 'miracle.'
Delores Haltom Explores History of Indiana Limestone in THE STONECUTTER
by BWW News Desk - July 24, 2013
Combine geology, faith, murder and forgiveness, and you have the recipe for an intriguing and inspiring read in Delores Haltom's new book, The Stonecutter: How the Word Became Flesh.
Penguin Random House's Plume Imprint Signs Four-Book Deal with A. American; Releases First Two Titles Today
by BWW News Desk - July 24, 2013
Author Solutions, LLC, a Penguin Random House company and the world leader in indie book publishing, announced Wednesday that Plume-an imprint of Penguin Random House-has acquired and released the first two novels in a survivalist series penned by A. American. American self-published the flagship title, 'Going Home,' with Author Solutions' Xlibris imprint in November 2012. In addition, American will author two more titles that Plume will release at a later date.
Joy Elan Announces Second Book of Poetry 'Silence is Not Always Golden'
by BWW News Desk - July 24, 2013
Nationwide: Talented poet Joy Elan announced today the publication of her second book of poetry 'SILENCE IS NOT ALWAYS GOLDEN: A Poetic Revolution.' Her new offering is quite a departure from its more genteel predecessor, 'SIGNS OF LIFE: Past, Present, and Future,' which told stories of the normal, yet complicated daily lives of a lover, student, worker, mother, and other recognizable identities. 'SILENCE IS NOT ALWAYS GOLDEN' is poetic anthology that defies the norm, boasting a harder, more aggressive edge. Elan pulls no punches as she tells her truth in a manner in which she believes her audience needs to read and hear.
Sallie Hite McDaniel Explores Education and Christianity in JESUS IS MY THESIS
by BWW News Desk - July 24, 2013
Young adults preparing for college already have a lot on their minds. There are classes to register for, new roommates to meet and many times, the daunting and exciting experience of leaving home for the first time.
BAFFLING PUZZLE by Luke Lloyd is Released
by BWW News Desk - July 24, 2013
American democracy was founded on the principle of 'the consensus of the people'; and indeed, this sacred philosophy forms the backbone of politics in the United States to this day.

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