Eloquent Tattoo is Latest Entry in Academic Murder-Mystery Series by BWW News Desk
- July 05, 2013 Audrey Lavin's murder mystery Eloquent Tattoo is the third entry in her Eloquent Mystery Series, infused with the light satire of its predecessors and featuring the return its heroine, professor (and amateur sleuth) Mary Beth Goldberg, as she sets to unravel a new campus mystery.
'Lap swimming, the work of Edgar Allan Poe, and a simmering romance are amateur sleuth Mary Beth Goldberg's unlikely but invaluable tools as she confronts her latest mystery. Her native ingenuity figures in as well, and when author Audrey Lavin throws in a few slices of pizza and a handful of eccentric college students, these all add up to become the ingredients for irresistible storytelling!'
?Akiko Busch, Nine Ways to Cross a River
'Eloquent is the title, elegant and murderously amusing is this academic mystery. The third in Lavin's eloquent 'whodunit?' series, Eloquent Tattoo is another fun read.'
?Agatha prize winner Rhys Bowen, Naughty in Nice
Dr. Audrey Lavin is as well known for her academic articles (published in the U.S., Russia, Spain, the Ukraine, and Chile) as she is for her witty dissections of U.S. college life in her humorous series of eloquent murder mysteries: Eloquent Blood, Eloquent Corpse, and Eloquent Tattoo. A two-time Fulbright Professor in Spain, she has taught in seventeen other countries, and brings some of her international adventures to her whodunits. Audrey lives with her husband in Canton, Ohio.
($15, ISBN: 978-1-937536-12-1, LCCN: 2011945566, 6X9', 162pp)
Award-Winning Author's Latest Novel Visits the Golden Age of Hollywood by BWW News Desk
- July 05, 2013 Anaphora Literary Press is pleased to announce Twilight of the Immortal, which tells the remarkable story of early Hollywood through the eyes of Rosemary McKisco, a wayward young heiress who throws in her lot with the great Alla Nazimova, the first openly lesbian star of stage and screen. Fleeing a respectable marriage to a wealthy Broadway producer on the eve of America's entry into the Great War, Rosemary follows Nazimova to Hollywood, navigating her twilight world where women prefer women and men prefer men. It is the heyday of the Silent Era-a time of indulgent excess, of scandals and free love. For a shining moment, Rudolph Valentino reigns as the silver screen's 'Greatest Lover' and Rosemary is not immune to his magnetic charm. As his trusted confidante, she stands by him through the curses of his outrageous fortune-and barely survives his sudden, tragic death. By 1927, as Valentino's infamous funeral fades from the daily headlines to become the less volatile stuff of legend, Rosemary makes her peace with Hollywood at lastbut at what cost?
'As historical fiction, it is rich with detail and imagery, providing a strong 'you were there' experience for the reader...For me, the only disappointing part of the reading experience was reaching the end.'
MB Austen, BiWomenBoston.org
Marilyn Jaye Lewis is an award-winning writer of cutting-edge fiction, memoirs, and essays. The author of numerous short stories and novellas, her career has thus far spanned two decades and her work has been translated into French, Italian, Japanese, German, and Spanish. Her many novels include Freak Parade, In the Secret Hours, and the work-in-progress Curse of Our Profound Disorder (winner of a New Century Writers Award and a finalist in the William Faulkner Writing Competition).
($30, ISBNs: 1460904125/ 9781460904121, LCCN: 2011902172, 5.06X7.81?, 602pp)
New Book by Tom Stohlgren Returns Black Hills to Native Americans by BWW News Desk
- July 04, 2013 'That would be fine by me,' Stohlgren said. 'Five hundred years of social injustice is long enough in my book. Native Americans deserve their sacred lands back.'
The story begins with one of the greatest robberies of all time: the theft of the Pahá Sápa (the Black Hills of South Dakota). The novel jumps to the near future, where a new Indian reservation in Colorado has caused a groundswell of anti-Indian sentiment and a road-side bombing in Denver. Professor Wes Powell and his wife, beautiful Cheyenne chief Silver Whitehorse, are called upon again to protect a heritage. At stake is a 140-year-old court battle for tribes surrounding the sacred Black Hills. A growing unlawful militia, gun rights activists, and a slightly-fading movie star stand in their way. It's brawn versus brains in a modern 'cowboys versus Indians' struggle, filled with Gatling guns and bows and arrows. Before the Native Americans can succeed, heroes must admit they're villains, and villains have an opportunity to become heroes in the second most important battle in U.S. history.
Stohlgren's other novels include: 'Severed Treaty,' 'The New Sons of Liberty,' 'Off Switch,' and 'Draft Choice.' 'The Battle of the Black Hills' softcover book is available on Amazon. A Kindle version will be available in a few weeks.
R. Thomas Vosburgh Explains What He Thinks the Bible Really Says in “The Bible: What You May Think It Says, But Doesn't” by BWW News Desk
- July 04, 2013 'We create cynics when we present the faith in ways that seem like wishful thinking or are intellectually dishonest,' says pastor and author R. Thomas Vosburgh. As Vosburgh examines the Bible in his new book, 'The Bible: What You May Think It Says, But Doesn't' (published by Abbott Press), he shows how traditions, creeds, culture and commonly accepted views of it have distorted and robbed it of its powerful message. Without these predispositions skewing our views of the Bible, Vosburgh is able to present a new way of looking at the Bible, the creation story, Jesus, Christmas, Hell, Jesus' ministry, holiness, ethics and the practices of faith. In doing so, he crushes the doubts of skeptics and unbelievers in a way that can reconcile differences among varying secular and spiritual points of view.
Steve Grizzle Announces Release of 'The 3 "P" Man' by BWW News Desk
- July 04, 2013 In "The 3 "P" Man : Memoirs of a Perfect Life Adventure: A Preacher, a Pilot, and a Police Officer All in One Person" (published by iUniverse), author Steve Grizzle's new memoir, readers are invited into the charmed, exciting and dramatic life of Grizzle.
Author Ronald Wayne Young Releases 'Undying Fire' by BWW News Desk
- July 04, 2013 In his first book 'Undying Fire: The Mission of the Church in the Light of the Mission of the Holy Spirit' (published by AuthorHouse), Ronald Wayne Young gives the reader an opportunity to understand the Christian experience of the Holy Spirit in a concise, yet responsible manner.
New Book Explains Principles of Oil Trading, Logistics, Refining by BWW News Desk
- July 04, 2013 Author Stefan van Woenzel demystifies the often obtuse and confusing language surrounding oil trading, logistics and refining in his informative guidebook, 'The Oil Traders' Word(s): Oil Trading Jargon' (published by AuthorHouse).
Patricia L. Pickles, Ph.D. Argues for New Education Standards in 'Are You in a Pickle' by BWW News Desk
- July 04, 2013 The new book 'Are You In a Pickle?: Lessons Learned Along The Way: Students' Performance And Achievement Gaps' (published by AuthorHouse), by author Patricia L. Pickles, Ph.D., makes a compelling case for systemic education reform, teaching to national standards and providing all students with opportunities that will help them be successful beyond high school in the real world.
Manuel Kichi Wong's New Book Will Be Featured in 2013 Combined Book Exhibit by BWW News Desk
- July 04, 2013 In his new book 'The Boy Who Became an Early-Childhood Educator: Reflections, Memories, and Future Thoughts about Our Field' (published by iUniverse), which will be featured in the 2013 Combined Book Exhibit, author and educator Manuel Kichi Wong, M.Ed., shares true stories from his daily journal to help inspire others who work with children to 'do the right thing.'
Jim Jordan Announces Release of 'Sibling Rivalry' by BWW News Desk
- July 04, 2013 In 'Sibling Rivalry' (published by AuthorHouse)-author Jim Jordan's new novel, readers are taken into a dysfunctional family that can only be saved by an outside source.
Bernard Spilsbury Announces the Release of 'Legacy of Shadows' by BWW News Desk
- July 04, 2013 In his new novel 'Legacy of Shadows' (published by AuthorHouse), Bernard Spilsbury weaves a captivating story of a British family and a society divided by government policy.
Linda Gupton Announces Release of 'Seasons in The South' by BWW News Desk
- July 04, 2013 In 'Seasons in the South: The lives involved in the death of General Van Dorn' (published by AuthorHouse), author Linda Gupton's new historic work, readers are taken back into the days of the Civil War and invited to witness the tragic tale of General Van Dorn.
Scott Seldin Offers New Model for Peer-driven Mentoring in 'Mentoring Human Potential' by BWW News Desk
- July 04, 2013 Scott Seldin's new book, 'Mentoring Human Potential: Student Peer Mentors as Catalysts for Academic Success' (published by iUniverse), is being hailed by educators as a breakthrough how-to manual for creating and supervising an effective, holistic student peer mentoring program at college level. His book covers every aspect of successful mentoring, providing the reader with a field-tested model for creating a program that will increase student retention, persistence and wellbeing.
Kobo Offering 'Sizzling Deals' on eReaders for Canadians by BWW News Desk
- July 04, 2013 Kobo, a global leader in eReading, today announced special offers on its world-class eReading devices and a series of great book recommendations to kick off the summer season. Whether lounging by the pool, hanging out at the cottage, or embarking on a road trip, Kobo has the best devices and eBooks to suit any reader's taste. Popular eBooks this summer include The Son by Philipp Meyer, A Dance With Dragons by George R.R. Martin, and Stephen King's Under the Dome, which has been adapted for television in a series of the same name.
Andrew Schultz Begins New Marketing for 'Saints and Heroes' by BWW News Desk
- July 04, 2013 The 2000 book 'Saints and Heroes' (published by iUniverse) by Andrew Schultz takes readers into a time long ago. It is a book about hope, despair and faith. From Scotland a historical power arose, and the actions of its characters drive this ancient tale from forgotten legend into living history with Schultz's powerful re-imagining of a kingdom which started a 300-year Scottish dynasty.
News from Wandaland Author Reflects on the Origins of Independence Day by BWW News Desk
- July 04, 2013 Kodell Parker today released a statement reflecting on the origin of Independence Day in the United States of America. In his book, News from Wandaland, Parker dedicates several chapters to discussing the origin and meaning of the holiday.
Two of a Kind Romance Novel by Susan Mallery Debuts on Top 10 by BWW News Desk
- July 04, 2013 Two of a Kind by Susan Mallery has debuted at #8 on the New York Times bestsellers list for mass market paperbacks, #9 on the NYT list for ebooks, and #7 on the USA Today bestsellers list, which tracks books of all formats on a single list. Two of a Kind is the second book of Mallery's summer trilogy of Fool's Gold romances, some of the best beach reads of the summer. The other two books in the trilogy are Just One Kiss (June) and Three Little Words (August).
Self-Esteem Expert and Viva Editions Author Susyn Reeve Interviewed Tony Burroughs, the Master of Manifesting Intentions by BWW News Desk
- July 04, 2013 Tony Burroughs recently appeared on On Purpose Radio, which is hosted by Susyn Reeve, author of the Viva Editions Book The Inspired Life. Both Susyn Reeve and Tony Burroughs work to spread their messages of improving life through inspiration and positive thinking. He spoke about the power of intention-setting and gave such gems of wisdom as 'Envision only positive outcomes.'
Writer B Bot Unveils 'For My Children…What I Cooked For You' by BWW News Desk
- July 04, 2013 In this new book, 'For My Children...What I Cooked For You: Volume 1' (published by AuthorHouse), B Bot is very specific about what she wants her readers to look at. She dedicates this special recipe book to her children, who convinced and implored her to gather up her records and recipes to write this cookbook.
Bento Books Announces Translation and Publishing Tie-up With Hayakawa Publishing by BWW News Desk
- July 04, 2013 Bento Books, Inc. announced today that they will translate and publish five science fiction, fantasy, and mystery novels from Japanese publisher Hayakawa Publishing Corporation. These titles will kick off the 'Hayakawa World Project,' a campaign to promote Japanese fiction and other media to worldwide markets. The first novels are scheduled for publication in late 2013, in printed and electronic formats. Finalized titles and release dates to be announced.
William Callands Jr Announces New Poetry Collection for 'Inner Strength' by BWW News Desk
- July 04, 2013 In his new collection of poetry 'Awaken Within Awareness Needed to Grow' (published by Trafford Publishing), poet William Callands Jr. presents his verse to inspire readers through thoughts and words.
Author Supplies a Unique Book, 'What Can I Do Today?' That Will Encourage Creativity by BWW News Desk
- July 04, 2013 From the time she was a child, to teaching a first grade class, to instructing her children and grandchildren, Rita Matz has created many unique art projects. She has compiled them all into a teaching resource in 'What Can I Do Today?' (published by Trafford Publishing).