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Carlette Christian Releases FED UP AND SOUNDING OFF by BWW News Desk
- March 14, 2016 Carlette Christian, a devoted writer and author, has completed her newest work 'Fed Up and Sounding Off': a gripping and potent work about accepting God's plan and living a faithful life.
IS THIS SEAT TAKEN? Named Foreword Reviews' 2015 INDIEFAB Book of the Year Awards Finalist by BWW News Desk
- March 14, 2016 Greenleaf Book Group Press and Cindy Birne Public Relations are pleased to announce 'Is This Seat Taken? It's Never Too Late to Find the Right Seat' by Kristin S. Kaufman, president, Alignment, Inc., has been recognized as a finalist in the 18th annual ForeWord Reviews' INDIEFAB Book of the Year Awards.
FUNDRAISER A Named Foreword Reviews' 2015 INDIEFAB Book of the Year Awards Finalist by BWW News Desk
- March 14, 2016 Northern Illinois University Press is pleased to announce 'Fundraiser A: My Fight for Freedom and Justice' by Robert Blagojevich has been recognized as a finalist in the 18th annual ForeWord Reviews' INDIEFAB Book of the Year Awards.
Effie Miri Announces IRAN, HOW A CULTURE DEVELOPS PATHOLOGY by BWW News Desk
- March 14, 2016 Effie Miri, Ph. D., a mother, doctor in psychology, professor, Iranian native, American citizen, has completed her work 'Iran, How a Culture Develops Pathology: The Pathology in Transition': a gripping and potent work about life, love and reflection.
LeRoy Anderson Releases JOIE DE VIVRE by BWW News Desk
- March 14, 2016 LeRoy Anderson, a husband, father, grandfather, retired bank senior manager, traveler, gardener, photographer, devoted writer and author, has completed his newest work 'Joie De Vivre': a passionately crafted and vividly illustrated work of non-fiction.
Diane N. Quintana and Jonda S. Beattie Announce BENJI'S MESSY ROOM by BWW News Desk
- March 14, 2016 Diane N. Quintana and Jonda S. Beattie, both accomplished authors, have completed their new book 'Benji's Messy Room': a helpful and entertaining story that is relatable to both children and parents.
Diane N. Quintana is a Certified Professional Organizer through NAPO, and a Certified Professional Organizer in Chronic Disorganization through the ICD. She is also a presenter and the author. Diane N. Quintana is a former elementary school teacher. She is the owner of DNQ Solutions, LLC, a professional organizing company in metro-Atlanta that works with both residential and small business clients.
Joe Calitri Shares Views on the Government in New Book by BWW News Desk
- March 14, 2016 Joe Calitri, a devoted writer and author, has completed his new book 'Some People Are Like the Old Prospector's Mule': a gripping and potent book of the views of the government today and its political leadership. How informed are Americans?
Don Winegarner Announces THE IRON DOLL by BWW News Desk
- March 14, 2016 Don Winegarner, a devoted writer and author, has completed his new book 'The Iron Doll': a gripping and exhilarating book of murders and mystery. Will this monster ever be caught? Will the casino ever be built?
Richard Ely Releases THE TALE OF THE DOUGHBOY by BWW News Desk
- March 14, 2016 Richard Ely, an accomplished author, has completed his new book 'The Tale of the Doughboy': a gripping and potent work of fiction full of suspense that will leave the reader on the edge of their seat until the very end.
John T. Ryan IV Announces CHRIST-CENTERED CONSCIOUSONESS by BWW News Desk
- March 14, 2016 In his new book 'Christ-Centered Consciousness' (published by Balboa Press), author John T. Ryan IV recounts for readers his recollections of what he terms a spiritual awakening that took place from 2011-2013. He describes this awakening, and offers readers an exciting vision of a homosexuality-supporting Christ.
P. Turczyk Releases MY PAIN IS OUR FREEDOM by BWW News Desk
- March 14, 2016 'Life is a gift' is what author P. Turczyk believes. He hopes to share this belief with his readers in a richly poignant book filled with bits and pieces of personal and spiritual wisdom. 'My Pain Is Our Freedom' (published by Xlibris) chronicles Turczyk's journey as he braved the labyrinth of life and came out victoriously as an enlightened and spiritually-enriched man.
Harry E. Munroe Launches New Marketing Push for Memoir by BWW News Desk
- March 14, 2016 In the 1870s, the first coal mine of Springhill, Nova Scotia, opened for business. From then on, the coal mines affected the lives of nearly everyone in the area.
Jerry E. Hendon Pens IT'S BEEN A GOOD LIFE, DAD by BWW News Desk
- March 14, 2016 'It's Been a Good Life, Dad: My Son's Struggle with Cystic Fibrosis' (published by iUniverse) portrays the life of Kevin Hendon who lived his 18-year life with cystic fibrosis. His father, Jerry E. Hendon, shares Kevin's struggle with the disease, Kevin's poetry and the recollections of those people whose lives Kevin touched.
Rev. Douglas Fisichella Shares SPIRITUAL PRACTICALITY by BWW News Desk
- March 14, 2016 In 'Spiritual Practicality: The Seven Keys to the Mysteries of the Ageless Wisdom' (published by Balboa Press), Rev. Douglas Fisichella presents a guide to help readers access 'The Ageless Wisdom,' which he says is the core of all major religions, through his 'Seven Keys.'
WWA Announces Spur Award Winners by BWW News Desk
- March 14, 2016 TUCSON, Ariz., March 12, 2016 /PRNewswire/ Pulitzer Prize winner T.J. Stiles, the prolific Joe R. Lansdale and an 11-year-old Maine girl highlight the 2016 Spur Award winners from Western Writers of America.
Mike Moore Releases LOVE GOD HATE CHURCH by BWW News Desk
- March 14, 2016 DALLAS, March 10, 2016 /PRNewswire/ Dallas author Mike Moore is driving a much-needed wedge between the people who love 'church' and those who love God with his new bookLove God Hate Church: Moving Past the 'Dos & Don'ts.'
1000 Little Free Libraries Donate to Texas Communities by BWW News Desk
- March 14, 2016 AUSTIN, Texas, March 10, 2016 /PRNewswire/ Book lovers gathered in Austin, Texas to announce the donation of 1000 Little Free Libraries for the Lone Star State by Robert J. Hoffman, a real estate developer who grew up in El Paso.
SCAD President and Founder Paula Wallace Releases Memoir by BWW News Desk
- March 14, 2016 SAVANNAH, Ga., March 10, 2016 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ Paula Wallace, president andfounder of the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD), today announces therelease of The Bee and the Acorn, her memoir produced with Assouline Publishing. In The Bee and the Acorn, Wallace shares the remarkable story behind the creation of the most revered and comprehensive art and design university in the world. The book ($35, hardcover, illustrated, ISBN: 9781614285083) is slated for release in April 2016, and will be available at Assouline boutiques, shopSCAD, and online at assouline.com, shopSCAD.com, thebeeandtheacorn.com, and Amazon.com. E-book and audio formats are forthcoming.
Maili Wong Launches SMART RISK by BWW News Desk
- March 14, 2016 VANCOUVER, British Columbia, March 11, 2016 /PRNewswire-iReach/ Knowing the difference between a good risk and a bad risk is vital in the world of investment and retirement planning. It takes a combination of art and science to create a process of decision-making that will increase chance for reaching one's financial goals. It's that exact refined process that author and wealth advisor Maili Wong shares in her new Amazon bestselling book Smart Risk: Invest Like the Wealthy to Achieve a Work-Optional Life.
Acclaimed Comedian Paul D'angelo Launches Sequel Book by BWW News Desk
- March 14, 2016 BOSTON, March 11, 2016 /PRNewswire/ Life is filled with paradox. Example: Paul D'Angelo is a former Boston-area assistant district attorney and criminal-defense trial attorney who, at the same time, became one of the nation's top stand-up comedians.
The Harris Poll Reveals that THE CAT IN THE HAT is America's Favorite Book from Childhood by BWW News Desk
- March 14, 2016 NEW YORK, March 11,2016 /PRNewswire/ It's been fifty-nine years, but it feels like a day, since The Cat in the Hat came to our house to play. Clearly the book has stood the test of time, as our feline friend and his 'Things' are U.S. adults' top unprompted choice when asked to name their favorite book from childhood. Runner up for the win is another beloved Dr. Seuss classic, good old Green Eggs and Ham. Further solidifying the good Dr.'s impact on American childhoods, unspecific mentions of Dr. Seuss outpaced mentions of any single work he published.
Harry Jaffe Pens WHY BERNIE SANDERS MATTERS by BWW News Desk
- March 14, 2016 WASHINGTON, March 11, 2016 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ Bernie Sanders' appeal to young, often first time voters,is not a mystery to Harry Jaffe, whose recent book 'Why Bernie Sanders Matters' was the subject of a Focus Washington interview with Chuck Conconi. Jaffe said the youthful voters are 'attracted to' the Vermont Senator's authenticity.
Billy and Joseph Pepitone Launch GRAVEDIGGER: PRODIGAL SON by BWW News Desk
- March 14, 2016 Kellan Publishing will be releasing Billy and Joseph Pepitone's latest novel, the crime drama 'Gravedigger: Prodigal Son' on March 27th, 2016. 'Gravedigger: Prodigal Son' is a chilling tale surrounding the peaceful beach town of Starfall, New Jersey which has been woken from its winter slumber by the discovery of several mutilated bodies crudely buried in public, shallow graves. The only link appears to be Steve Borden, a brilliant criminal defense attorney. Jim Orkin, the local police chief and national hero, leads the manhunt to bring the elusive murderer dubbed 'The Gravedigger' to justice. A dangerous organized crime boss, however, wants the Gravedigger dead.
'Gravedigger isn't just a crime drama or a slasher tale. It's a look at our justice system through several distorted and perverse points of view and asks the question, just how far will a society go to protect itself?' -Billy Pepitone.
A 'Gravedigger: Prodigal Son' online pre-launch party will take place on March 21st, 2016 from 9 am till 9 pm. Prizes include signed copies and free ebooks. Visit the Facebook event page at https://www.facebook.com/Billy-Pepitone-131307837203741/?ref=hl
About the Authors
Billy Pepitone is a retired New York City Police Officer, having served twenty years with the nation's largest local law enforcement agency. Upon his retirement he teamed with his brother Joseph, a two time Emmy Award winning writer and producer, on many highly acclaimed projects, publishing several novels and award winning independent films.
For more information about Gravedigger: Prodigal Son, please visit www.Billypepitone.com or contact Kellan Publishing at Publishing@KellanPublishing.com. Images available upon request.
New Book Shares True Story of Arthur Conan Doyle and the Paranormal by BWW News Desk
- March 14, 2016 A new book documenting the extraordinary true story of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's belief in spirits is released by publisher Life Is Amazing this month to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the creator of Sherlock Holmes going public about his interest in the paranormal.
'Conan Doyle and the Mysterious World of Light, 1887-1920' written by Matt Wingett traces the author's story from his earliest psychic experiments while working as a young doctor in Southsea, Portsmouth, to his dedication of the final decade of his life to Spiritualist missionary work, during which he became world leader of the Spiritualist movement.
'The new tv series, Houdini & Doyle, is great fiction,' says author Matt Wingett, 'but the truth in the book is far stranger - and more moving.'
The book, the first of three on the subject projected by Life Is Amazing, reveals how Conan Doyle was fascinated by psychic phenomena throughout his life. He declared himself a Spiritualist as early as 1887, but didn't fully commit to the religion at this time. In the following years, he founded the Hampshire Psychical Society, investigated poltergeist activity, attended séances and was approached to join the mystical cult The Golden Dawn, of which 'the wickedest man in the world' Aleister Crowley was a member. Though Conan Doyle eventually declined this offer, he continued his psychic investigations.
In 1916, after a series of inexplicable psychic events, Conan Doyle finally became convinced of the 'undeniable truth' of Spiritualism and began his missionary phase.
'Sir Arthur Conan Doyle travelled the country tirelessly, addressing hundreds of thousands of people,' says author Matt Wingett. 'He believed that Spiritualism was a new revelation, sent by God to console the bereaved who were experiencing the terrible grief that swept Europe during World War One. He published books on the subject and because of his great fame, caused deep controversy in the Church, in the Press and among scientists.'
His dedication to the cause reached new heights after the death of his son Kingsley in 1918, whose spirit Conan Doyle was convinced spoke to him at a séance in Southsea in 1919. 'That was the moment he lost his objectivity,' says Matt Wingett. 'It left him open to hoaxers and frauds.'
Though Harry Houdini later became good friends with Doyle, in the period the book covers, Conan Doyle would have been aware of the controversy around the great escapologist. 'Houdini started out as a fake medium,' says Matt Wingett. 'His fake séances were so convincing that many were adamant he must have real psychic powers. Think of the mystique of Derren Brown today. Their friendship was a double-edged sword to Conan Doyle, who sought to prove to Houdini that though he had faked some spiritual phenomena, not all such phenomena were fake.'
'Conan Doyle and the Mysterious World of Light, 1887-1920,' is published by Life Is Amazing on 11th March, 100 years from the date of publication of Conan Doyle's letter that commenced his Spiritualist missionary phase.
It is available direct from the publisher at www.lifeisamazing.co.uk, Waterstone's and through Amazon. The hardback is £25, paperback £12.99
Further Press contacts:
Matt Wingett, matt@lifeisamazing.co.uk