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14 Year Old to Publish Her First Novel by BWW News Desk
- March 10, 2016 Reka Kaponay, a 14 year old Australian girl who has been traveling the world full-time for the last four years with her twin brother Lalika, mother Bobi, and father George, and has not attended school since 2009, is about to publish her debut adventure novel 'Dawn of the Guardian' on March 31st 2016.
Having traveled to 30 countries on six continents, Reka drew the inspiration for her book from her travels to a small Andalusian town in the South of Spain and started writing the novel when she was just 12 years of age, completing her first draft before she turned 13.
Not attending school has not meant that Reka did not apply herself wholly to a journey of learning. Having immersed herself in the cultures and history of the places she visited, resulted in her mastering a second language (Hungarian) and being well on the way to learning to speak a third (Spanish).
Writing being her passion however, was first reflected in the creation of her now internationally acclaimed travel blog Dreamtime Traveler www.dreamtimetraveler.com, which has been featured in the Huffington Post, The Daily Mail, on Hungarian National Radio and even on national Australian breakfast television.
Facing the challenges of being an unpublished author has not stopped Reka in her endeavours to realise her dreams. In the process of writing and editing her book, she reached out to over 200 agents, publishing imprints and authors to seek their guidance and feedback.
Praise received from Krystina Killingly of John Hunt Publishing gave Reka the inspiration to self-publish through her own newly created imprint Hoot Owl Books.
'It's impossible not to be impressed. The writing, particularly from a 12-year-old, is beautiful. The story is fresh and had my interest from the beginning and kept it throughout... Who could not love the characters?... It's a fable and I think, as the author matures, this will mature along with her, to become a stunning literary work!'
Referred to as a cross between The Alchemist and Inception, Dawn of the Guardian follows the story of F?ko a young dog chosen to be The Guardian, an ancient and revered role in the Universe. It is a supernatural dog tale... an adventure as big as space, as distorted as time, that will leave you asking the question: 'Am I awake, or in a dream within a dream?'
Knowing that violence is too often used in popular culture to easily resolve differences, Reka purposefully fashioned her story to illustrate there are always alternative choices at our fingertips to resolving conflict.
'Dawn of The Guardian carries a strong message for young people and adults alike, that we can always solve conflict without violence and without letting anger get the better of us,' said Reka.
Reka is now conducting her own crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter http://kck.st/1SvT5Li to see the project through to its end, to cover expenses such as editing, publishing and marketing, all of which her family have struggled to cover. 'We are offering great rewards for people interested in supporting our project. We have pledges starting from just $2 AUD with a broad range of rewards to suit everyone, including signed and dedicated limited edition hardback copies of the book.'
The book will be launched at Reader Bookstore in Carlton, Melbourne, Australia on April 7th 2016.
SyndicateLeads.com Releases E-Book on Personal Privacy and Online Research by BWW News Desk
- March 10, 2016 SyndicateLeads.com is proud to announce the release of their latest e-book 'The Expert's Guide to Ultimate Personal Privacy and Online Research.' This hard hitting guide is jammed pack with information that will prove to be invaluable for business owners looking to outshine their competitors.
You will discover intricate details about professional lead generation, which will equip you with the necessary tools to generate your very own industry specific leads. Learn how to attract potential customers with honest lead generation techniques that have proven to be successful for tech savvy businesses. This guide will help you develop a personalized lead generation system that works for your business.
In addition to the business resources, this book can be used by everyday consumers who are looking to protect their personal information from data mining marketers. If you are an adult over the age of 18, there is no doubt that your information has been added to at least one marketing list. The Expert's Guide to Ultimate Personal Privacy and Online Research will provide you with details on how to safeguard your information from being aggregated and sold by big data producers like Dunn & Bradstreet and infoUSA. You will also learn how to permanently opt-out of some of the most invasive databases available on the Internet.
This must-have book can be purchases online at Amazon and Barnes & Noble.
'Game of Thrones' Author, George R.R. Martin, is Alive and Well Despite Rumors of Death by BWW News Desk
- March 09, 2016 Longtime Beatles producer, George Martin, passed away at the age of 90 on Tuesday. Apparently, fans of fantasy author, George R.R. Martin, took to Twitter on an outpouring of sadness, mistakenly believing he was the one who died.
Debe Gunn Releases BEAUTIFUL FACES by BWW News Desk
- March 09, 2016 Debe Gunn is a known lyricist, composer, and photographer who has recently merged her talents, to now include in her repertoire the recent accomplishment of author. Her latest 'composition' is the release of her full color book, 'Beautiful Faces' which includes beautifully represented photographs of people from around the world, most images paired with inspiring lyrics, Gunn 'originals' from her library. The book is available on Amazon.com by following this link, http://www.amazon.com/Beautiful-Faces-DEBE-GUNN/dp/194456604X, as well as via BarnesandNoble.com, http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/beautiful-faces-debe-gunn/1123007878?ean=9780996728591. Due to a positive response from the public, including dozens of five star reviews on Amazon, Bush Publishing has just released a coffee table/hard copy version of 'Beautiful Faces.' Ms. Gunn visited every region in the world represented in the book, and photographed each and every beautiful person first hand.
In describing her creative process, she indicated in a recent interview that she had a title and concept for the book first and simply let the book project evolve organically, years after the lyrics had been written and once she had a beautiful collection of photographs, encompassing many people representing many cultures and ethnicities from around the world. According to Debe Gunn, a conversation with a friend sparked the beginning stages of the book. This conversation is stated on one of the pages of 'Beautiful Faces.' 'One enchanted moment, Christine, a friend of mine, perusing my photos exclaimed, 'These photos are on the level of National Geographic. You've captured such beautiful faces. Followed by, 'The world should see them!'.' What followed included Ms. Gunn's creative process which includes the beginning stages of her artistic, heartfelt, book composition, 'Beautiful Faces.' This also prompted the series, 'Life, I Love You' with a second book complete and pending worldwide release, and a third in the works, as stated by Debe Gunn in a recent interview. This book has received outstanding reviews by peers and the general public. One, a midwife who recently read her book, conveyed to Ms. Gunn, 'being a midwife, the book's cover alone, drew me in. I've seen hundreds of birth photos,' she stated, 'yet I never saw a newborn captured in such a brilliant and remarkable way.'
Debe Gunn is a voting member of the Grammy's, and a member of the Producer and Engineer's wing of The Recording Academy. She recently returned from a photography trip to India, and according to Ms. Gunn in the forthcoming year she will be traveling throughout South America, as well as throughout various countries in Europe and the Middle East. All of her forthcoming travels will provide additional content for her books in the series, 'Life, I Love You' (LifeILoveYou.com). Debe Gunn majored in Music at SJSU. She often creates lyrics which are published in Spanish, as well as English, as she is highly proficient and fluent in Spanish. She has an Advanced Degree from Tecum Uman Institute, located in Antigua, Guatemala, and an Advanced Superior Certification in Spanish from For La Union School. More information about Debe Gunn her music and work in photography, this may be found at www.debegunn.com.
Press release provided by Media Relations Contact / Publicist, Ms. Lisa Pellegrene. Ms. Pellegrene is a Producer/Director/Journalist / Actress and Social Justice, as well as an Animal Advocate who runs an independent consulting practice based in the Los Angeles area, and has done so effectively helping clients for nearly 15 years. For further information about the release or to schedule further media engagements for Ms. Gunn, Ms. Pellegrene may be reached via email at ideaanalyst@gmail.com. All inquiries for interview bookings for Debe Gunn may be directed to Ms. Pellegrene, who will direct all media correspondence to Debe Gunn's Marketing Director, Ms. Maria Torres, MBA, who will then schedule any interview requests for Ms. Gunn with the media who requests them. She may be reached directly at 310-962-8388 or via email torresmba@yahoo.com.
Amy Crowe's Children's Book Earns Dog Ear Publishing Award of Literary Excellence by BWW News Desk
- March 09, 2016 JJ, a young boy who doesn't like following the rules, stars in a new children's book that has earned the Dog Ear Publishing Award of Literary Excellence. 'Changed by a Catch,' written by Amy Crowe, offers a lesson about obedience, a concept that helps children show respect and safety when they encounter authority figures such as teachers, coaches, principals, police officers and even - once they grow up - bosses.
Crowe was excited and completely humbled when she learned her book had earned the excellence award. 'To me just getting the book published was a dream of mine,' she said, adding that having an editor praise her book was different than a family member doing so. 'It really meant a lot to me. I was completely happy to the point of tears.'
The award served another purpose, she notes. 'It also gave me confirmation that I am doing what I am supposed to be doing. Writing is a great opportunity to use the talents that God has given me.'
Dog Ear Publishing's editorial team decides which products qualify for the award, and the recommendations are then reviewed by the managing editor, editorial services manager and the publisher. This is the first book the company has published in 2016 to receive the recognition.
Crowe said the editor noted her book's wide appeal in selecting it for the literacy excellence award. 'She said it would appeal not only to children but to adults as well. Even younger readers can appreciate the simplicity of it.'
'I think it has a wide age range because the pictures appeal to the younger children, the wording and text are for even older kids,' she continued, 'and for adults it's an easy-to-share lesson for the child in obedience and not talking to strangers. ... Toddlers can look at the illustrations and tell what's going on. My 8-year-old looks at it and laughs as he finds pages that are funny.'
In using humor as the backdrop for her lessons, Crowe has plenty of experience from which to draw. 'I can relate to the things that happen in the book because most of them have happened in our own home,' she said.
And Crowe, who loves reading, is proud of how her book appeals to kids of all ages, getting them interested in reading while learning at the same time. 'They don't even realize they are learning these values and life lessons as they're reading through the book,' she said. 'I think it accomplishes two things: love of reading at an early age and teaching them values and morals as they are growing up. I can have input in a small way with children I don't even know.'
Imparting such lessons is a big reason she wrote 'Changed by a Catch,' Crowe said. 'I wanted to be able to influence not only young children but also parents. To me this book has a way of helping children learn without telling them what to do - it's more subtle. ... As a parent you feel like the kids aren't really listening. It's important to try to keep teaching them so when they grow up they respect figures of authority - all the different kinds of people they will come into contact with later on.'
Crowe said one of the other important aspects of her book are the illustrations inside. She appreciated Dog Ear's approach to illustration, which allowed her to coordinate with illustrator Jordan Mathenia for what image would go on each page - a helpful tool when creating something for children.
The mother of three - two girls and a boy - has been hooked on writing since she entered a contest in Tulsa, Okla., and won $100. 'That was the first time I got paid as a writer. That was a lot of money for a 10-year-old,' she said. 'That was huge for me.' Getting a congratulatory handshake and hug from the school principal inspired Crowe to keep writing, and she continued to win contests in high school.
While attending Jacksonville (Ala.) State University, she worked in its news bureau for newspapers and the alumni magazine. She earned a degree in marketing and worked in that field. When she and her husband began their family, writing got put on the back burner, taking it up again when her youngest began kindergarten.
'It's a great first book for me,' she said. 'I learned so much during the entire process and I'm extremely proud of the finished product.'
For additional information, please visit www.changedbyacatch.com
Changed by a Catch
Amy B. Crowe
Dog Ear Publishing
ISBN: 978-1-4575-4340-1 40 pages $9.95 US
Available at Ingram, Amazon.com, Barnes & Noble and fine bookstores everywhere.
About Dog Ear Publishing, LLC
Dog Ear Publishing offers completely customized self-publishing services for independent authors. We provide cost-effective, fast, and highly profitable services to publish and distribute independently published books. Our book publishing and distribution services reach worldwide. Dog Ear authors retain all rights and complete creative control throughout the entire self-publishing process. Dog Ear Publishing reviews services and other book marketing services are available to connect great content with interested readers. Self-publishing services are available globally at www.dogearpublishing.net and from our offices in Indianapolis.
Dog Ear Publishing - self-publishing that actually makes sense.
Swimmer Publishes New Memoir by BWW News Desk
- March 09, 2016 Amidst the turbulent waters of hurricane Sonia, in an extreme state of exhaustion, while suffering the toxins of jellyfish and the barbs of a stingray, Lundgren came to the realization that his life's history formed the patterns of his thoughts and emotions. He reasoned that those thoughts and emotions are habits limiting his ability to successfully swim across the Sea of Cortez and live life with hopes of an extraordinary quality.
Determined to successfully swim across the Sea of Cortez, Lundgren sat down, wrote his life's story and weaved it into the details of his previous swim attempts. The exercise was a discipline of courage that forced him to face the fear, shame and pain of his childhood and early adult life.
Paul Lundgren has tried three times to swim the Sea of Cortez. The first was as a member of a six-person relay. The second and third attempts he swam by himself but also failed to reach the other side for different reasons. In 'Where Mountains Come to Swim,' Lundgren freely shares memories of a childhood where he learned to fish with his grandfather in a small river in Idaho and the pain of his parents' divorce. Swimming the Salmon River with a friend in 1995 to draw attention to a cause becomes a highlight of his life, as does the life-altering day when he met his wife.
The book intersperses detailed descriptions of Lundgren's time in the sea with the experiences that shaped his life, whether positive training exercises or memories that prove painful. Dog Ear Publishing reviews this astonishing memoir that stands as a testament to one man's determination to personal triumph and self-discovery.
Author Paul Lundgren is a coach and serial entrepreneur who began swimming competitively and in the open water at age 10. He has chased dreams of championships while participating in triathlons. He has worked to build a community around training and racing, passing on the lessons he's learned about sport and how they apply to life. He and his wife, Chris Chorak, live in Mill Valley, Calif., with their two sons. His sister created the artwork for the book's cover.
For additional information, please visit www.swimcortez.com
Where Mountains Come to Swim
Paul Lundgren
Dog Ear Publishing
ISBN: 978-1-4575-4318-0 140 pages $14.95 US
Available at Ingram, Amazon.com, Barnes & Noble and fine bookstores everywhere.
About Dog Ear Publishing, LLC
Dog Ear Publishing offers completely customized self-publishing services for independent authors. We provide cost-effective, fast, and highly profitable services to publish and distribute independently published books. Our book publishing and distribution services reach worldwide. Dog Ear authors retain all rights and complete creative control throughout the entire self-publishing process. Dog Ear Publishing reviews services and other book marketing services are available to connect great content with interested readers. Self-publishing services are available globally at www.dogearpublishing.net and from our offices in Indianapolis.
Dog Ear Publishing - self-publishing that actually makes sense.
RAW DATA Offers Science in Fiction by BWW News Desk
- March 09, 2016 When looking at a book with the title Raw Data, you'd probably expect a dry read of scientific facts. On the contrary – Pernille Rørth's new novel is the exact opposite: a vivid account set in a scientific environment that gives insight into researchers' daily lives from a very personal point of view.
EthniFacts Releases 'The Self Made Economy: an America Reimagined Report' by BWW News Desk
- March 09, 2016 AUSTIN, Texas, March 9, 2016 /PRNewswire/ EthniFacts' Guy Garcia and Author/Media Guru Nely Galan will present highlights from EthniFacts' The Self Made Economy: an America Reimagined Report, and will discuss Galan's book, Self Made: Becoming Empowered, Self-Reliant and Rich in Every Way by Nely Galan with Guy Garcia at a presentation and book signing on Friday, March 11th at the Austin Convention Center.
WINNING THE BRAIN GAME is Released by BWW News Desk
- March 09, 2016 LOS ANGELES, March 9, 2016 /PRNewswire/ In a 10-year study, involving hundreds of interactive creative problem-solving sessions, business strategist and innovation coach Matthew E. May gave over 100,000 professionals a thought challenge far less complex than their routine business problems. Results? Not only did less than 5% arrive at the best and most elegant solution, but the solutions given were remarkably similar.
Carolyn Bradley Releases IN THE COMFORT OF HIS ARMS by BWW News Desk
- March 09, 2016 Author Carolyn Bradley reveals a book of trust, hope, love and wonder in 'IN THE COMFORT OF HIS ARMS' (published by Xlibris). Throughout its insightful pages, readers will find the beacon of hope as they face life's trials with the aid of God's grace.
Dr. Leanne Levy Akasha White Wolf Announces RAINBOW MEDICINE by BWW News Desk
- March 09, 2016 In 'RAINBOW MEDICINE: Therapy with the A-Team!' (published by Balboa Press), the first self-help with spirit book in a series, author Dr. Leanne Levy Akasha White Wolf shares her earlier sacred experiences with the spirit world when the channel first fully opened to her and she became a medium. She reveals personal experiences and case studies in class and her private channeled therapy practice to demonstrate how she works to help people learn the spirit language and heal.
K.Z. West Announces New Book in Lorne Twins Mysteries Series by BWW News Desk
- March 09, 2016 'Secret of the Stone Lion' (published by WestBow Press) is the latest installment in author K.Z. West's The Lorne Twins Mysteries series featuring 16-year-old twins, Gwyn and Chad Lorne, and their best friends, Alec and Brooke Walsh.
Veeraj Lal Releases IRWIN'S LUCK by BWW News Desk
- March 09, 2016 Even though the average age of marriage has shifted into the late 20s for most couples, this doesn't mean the dating scene is getting any easier for some men.
Alex Mueck Releases JESSE JAMES by BWW News Desk
- March 09, 2016 When Professor Gladstone receives a thesis paper about Jesse James, he believes the student, Ulysses Hercules Baxter, must have turned it in as a prank. When he calls a meeting with the consistently underwhelming student, he puts Baxter on the spot and asks him to explain the paper. With his grade on the line, Baxter must take Professor Gladstone back in time through his defense of his thesis.
New Illustrated Children's Book OTTER TALES is Released by BWW News Desk
- March 09, 2016 With fun, colorful illustrations and an easy-to-read format, Kathleen Morrissey's new children's book, 'Otter Tales' (published by AuthorHouse), takes young readers to the San Juan Islands. There, three otter pups embark on an exciting adventure and learn some hard lessons along the way.
Jill Runfola Shares SOMEONE TO LOVE by BWW News Desk
- March 09, 2016 Jill Runfola, a Christian, devoted writer and author, has completed her newest work 'Someone To Love': a passionately crafted work that portrays the beauty of life, faith and love.
Mystery Writers Key West Fest Announces 2016 Mystery Writers Whodunit Writing Competition by BWW News Desk
- March 09, 2016 The Mystery Writers Key West Fest has announced a call for entries for this year's Mystery Writers Whodunit Writing Competition. The winner will claim a book-publishing contract with Absolutely Amazing eBooks, free Mystery Writers Key West Fest 2016 registration, airfare, hotel accommodations for two nights, and a Whodunit Award trophy to be presented at the 3rd Annual Mystery Writers Key West Fest, set for June 10-12 in Key West, Florida.
R.A. Daly Releases THE CCC by BWW News Desk
- March 09, 2016 R.A. Daly, an artist, musician, story teller, devoted writer and author, has completed his newest work 'The CCC': a passionately crafted work that portrays the beauty of life and self-worth.
Theodore Josiha Haig Announces THE KIMBERLEY ARRANGEMENT by BWW News Desk
- March 09, 2016 Theodore Josiha Haig, a traveler, devoted writer and published author, has completed his newest work 'The Kimberly Agreement': a gripping and potent journey of intrigue, mystery and manipulation with several unexpected moments.
Tommy Jones Releases NUBIAH by BWW News Desk
- March 09, 2016 Tommy Jones, a truly gifted storyteller, has completed his new book 'NuBiAh': a detailed and interactive book that uses past African kings and queens to illustrate the power of knowledge, passion, discipline, honor, self-respect, confidence, vision, and perseverance.
Sourav Sarkar Shares Short Stories in BEYOND THE LINE by BWW News Desk
- March 09, 2016 While working for various companies, Sourav Sarkar was able to travel around India and stay in various parts of the country. He came across all kinds of people from differing cultural backgrounds. These experiences shaped 'BEYOND THE LINE: Short Stories' (published by Partridge India), Sarkar's debut collection of short stories.
Erik Robertson Launches New Marketing Campaign for OOPS! THE PARENTING HANDBOOK by BWW News Desk
- March 09, 2016 Many parents, whether they admit it out loud or not, have had moments of sheer panic, where they feel they're lost in the sea of parenting. In his book, 'OOPS! The Parenting Handbook: I Wish I Had Known This Before' (published by Balboa Press), author and educational psychologist Erik Robertson addresses this topic.
Chuckie Parker Shares THE CURSE OF MONEY, SEX, AND LIFE by BWW News Desk
- March 09, 2016 Chuckie Parker writes to entertain and in so doing, he is able to treat readers to a compelling read suffused with relatable events and lessons in life as well. 'The Curse of Money, Sex, and Life' (published by iUniverse) shares the tale of one man's dangerous journey to mend his ways and take his life back-before it is too late.
AN ACCIDENTAL IRAQI is Released by BWW News Desk
- March 09, 2016 The 2016 Presidential election has made it clear that prejudice against Muslims is still a fact of life in the United States. Kamila Kashgari, a Muslim student in NYC, hopes to combat fears about believers of Islam through a moving story of an American soldier and his Iraqi rescuer.
Jonestown Survivor Shares Memoir by BWW News Desk
- March 09, 2016 Teri Buford O'Shea was the last person to escape Peoples Temple, three weeks before the Jonestown massacre killed over 900 people in November 1978. Now, she's speaking about the tragedy and her own survival in her book 'Jonestown Lullaby: Poems and Pictures' (published by iUniverse).