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CROSS ROADS Receives Official Selection Honors in the New Apple Indie E-Book Awards
by BWW News Desk - January 13, 2016
'Cross Roads' by Donald Wilson II receives Official Selection Honors in the Action-Adventure category of the 2015 New Apple Summer eBook Awards for Excellence in Independent Publishing. Book Synopsis The hunt begins. Being sixteen, homeless and surviving on her wits in New York City has made Shawna's life more than a little challenging. Shawna spends as much time as she can reading and getting into and out of trouble with her best friend, Javon. Together, they have learned how to live on the mean streets and keep a smile on each others' face. Shawna's world is turned upside down when men with glowing red eyes attempt to kill her. She is rescued by Decker, a highly skilled agent from the only organization capable of stopping them. They are known as the Acolytes. After agreeing to join him, Shawna begin her intense training to become a member of the covert group. She gains a home, new friends and new chances to get into just the right amount of mischief. Shawna's new life is interrupted when the unrelenting red eye assassins threaten everything that she holds dear, forcing her to put her training to the test. If she can survive her life will never be the same again. About the Author Donald Wilson has been writing from a young age and has been published in several publications. Donald's debut novel, Cross Roads, has won several awards including the 2015 New Apple Summer E-Book Official Selection in the category of Action Adventure. When he is not creating new stories or catching up on sports news, he can be found traveling across the country. He currently lives in Westchester County, NY with his family and their very active dog. About the New Apple Book Awards The New Apple Summer eBook Awards for Excellence in Independent Publishing was established to honor the creative achievements of the unsung books fighting for their place within the digital publishing world. Any English language book published within the last three years, currently available for sale by an independent author or small press that met the Awards' guidelines was eligible for entry. One book was chosen in each category as the Medalist Winner receiving the highest honors. In addition, the judges were permitted to choose up to three Official Selections for category distinction. Contact Information Cross Roads is available in paperback, hardcover and eBook. To find out more about the New Apple Book Awards, visit http://NewAppleBookAwards.com 'Cross Roads' Author: Donald Wilson II Publishing House: Xlibris ASIN: B00N3Y9U4M Amazon: http://getBook.at/CRoads Author website: http://www.DonaldWilson2.com Twitter: @dwils2 Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/DonaldWilsonWrites Donald Wilson II is available for public appearances, signings, interviews and blog tours. Contact the author at http://www.DonaldWilson2.com. New Apple Contact Information New Apple Literary Services newapple@newappleliterary.com http://www.newappleliterary.com
National Disability Lawyer Marc Whitehead Publishes Book on Disability Insurance Policies
by BWW News Desk - January 13, 2016
The Long Term Disability Insurance attorneys at Marc Whitehead & Associates understand that a disability can have a disastrous effect on a person and their family. If an injury or disease prevents an individual from working, he or she may be eligible for long term disability Insurance benefits.
Carl Bistrack Announces New eBook
by BWW News Desk - January 13, 2016
Carl Bistrack announces the publication of his eBook 'Shut Your Mouth! Smell This! And Other Italian Sausage Sayings at the Philadelphia Italian Market.' The opening of the book describes the market: 'The Philly Italian Market's a dodge-em, irritating, pushy, Alice's Wonderland curiouser & interestinger fun place. No cookbook or TV show can explain this one. You'll smell, salivate, taste it, with a new dance step added. Photoart textless recipes like you've never smelled before. Italian sausage fruit bowl? A Cheese Wow. A 'Shut your mouth!' right at you. Pasta music. Philly Steak wit or witout. No apologies. An edible history.'
Grant Wass Releases MY HEART CAN'T SING A NOTE
by BWW News Desk - January 13, 2016
Grant Wass, an avid reader, music enthusiast, devoted poet, writer, and author, has completed his newest work 'My Heart Can't Sing a Note': a gripping and potent work that depicts the truth and emotions in the author's heart.
Lucille Newman Releases MOVING TIME FOR NOISY
by BWW News Desk - January 13, 2016
Lucille Newman, a devoted children's writer and published author, has completed her newest work 'Moving Time For Noisy': a vibrantly crafted work that depicts the lessons of making good decisions.
Ms. Amy Releases WHEN YOU THINK YOU KNOW
by BWW News Desk - January 13, 2016
Ms. Amy, a devoted mother and writer, has completed her new book 'When You Think You Know': a delightful window into the lives of three young women who have chosen very different paths, but remain the best of friends.
Larry McKenzie Launches MANY YEARS, MANY TEARS
by BWW News Desk - January 13, 2016
Larry McKenzie, a husband, father, grandfather, poet, published writer and author, has completed his newest work 'Many Years, Many Tears': a gripping and potent work that will leave the reader mesmerized by emotions.
Jackson Moore Foote Releases THE WAR OUTSIDE
by BWW News Desk - January 13, 2016
Jackson Moore Foote, a husband, father, artist, architectural iron worker, devoted writer and published author, has completed his newest book 'The War Outside': a gripping and potent journey of intrigue, mystery and manipulation with several unexpected moments.
Boulevard Books Announces HITCHING TO SEA LEVEL
by BWW News Desk - January 13, 2016
A sea Captain, a lazy detective and an area manager for Applebee's make up some of the cast of Pete Kearney's second novel. Hitching to Sea Level examines the drudgery of security work and the possibility of being of service to the deceased. Hitchhiking to the retired sailor's homes known as Snug Harbors, Kearney meets a consortium of characters that will have you reading frantically to the last page.
Virginia Cheong Releases New Fantasy Fiction
by BWW News Desk - January 13, 2016
The Guardians had always been the protectors of Earth, but an unthinkable betrayal has led to their downfall - forcing them to reincarnate as humans and endure lifetimes of pain and suffering. Author Virginia Cheong explores themes revolving around humanity, understating the challenges it faces and confronting mortality in her debut novel, 'In Search of the Guardians: The Dragon's Last Breath' (published by Balboa Press AU).
Rachel Hammond Shares THE INVISIBLE REALM
by BWW News Desk - January 13, 2016
One day, Isabella finds herself in a different land - the Tactile Plain. Questioning her predetermined life, she hears a faint call toward another destiny. Setting off toward the Greater Lands, she discovers three new friends and other, more mysterious companions on a quest to rejoin the Invisible Realm to the Tactile Plain.
Tibor Hajdu Releases THE MARSH AND OTHER STORIES
by BWW News Desk - January 13, 2016
Basing his stories on personal experiences, author Tibor Hajdu releases his second book of essays, 'The Marsh: and other stories' (published by AuthorHouse UK), which is a collection of short stories about change and the relationship between man and nature.
Kristen LeCrone Pens MY DOORS
by BWW News Desk - January 13, 2016
Wanting to capture her feelings and experiences living with major anxiety and depression, Kristen LeCrone decided to write 'My Doors: Becoming Unhinged with Anxiety and Depression' (published by Archway Publishing). In this personal account, she shares her feelings of loneliness and the fear that she would never get better. Providing hope to those in a similar situation, she also addresses what she had to do in order to turn things around.
Patricia Nichvolodoff Releases SOPHA'S RED HAT
by BWW News Desk - January 13, 2016
The real inspiration for 'Sophia's Red Hat' (published by Trafford Publishing) is author Patricia Nichvolodoff's daughter who once owned a little red hat like Sophia's, but one day she lost her favorite hat and was clever enough to make another one by herself. This ingenious spirit gave the author the idea to write this story.
Jenny Gulla Releases Children's Book, SIX-TOED CAT TALE
by BWW News Desk - January 13, 2016
In Key West, a little girl visits her feline friend, a six-toed cat. While on their adventure, they explore the vibrant location and attend a wedding in this new children's picture book.
Outskirts Press Reveals Top 10 Best Selling Self-Publishing Books of 2015
by BWW News Desk - January 12, 2016
Alphabetically, its ten best performing self-published books from all of 2015 were:
Recorded Books, Inc. Announces 2016 Newbery and Caldecott Medal Winners
by BWW News Desk - January 12, 2016
Recorded Books, Inc. is the audio publisher of this year's Newbery and Caldecott Medal winners, announced Jan. 11 by the American Library Association (ALA) during the presentation of the 2016 Youth Media Award winners at ALA's Midwinter Meeting & Exhibits in Boston.
Harlequin Launches The Tough Justice Series
by BWW News Desk - January 12, 2016
TORONTO, Jan. 12, 2016 /PRNewswire/ Harlequin launched a creative serialization publication today with the debut of their Tough Justice mystery-suspense series. The eight-part digital-first serial is a multi-author endeavor that sees all the episodes in the series published simultaneously.
New Book From the Boston Consulting Group is Released
by BWW News Desk - January 12, 2016
BOSTON, MA - You don't have to be Apple or Amazon to build a brand that grows and grows.
Goya Foods Launches Second Edition Of The MyPlate/ MiPlato Cookbook
by BWW News Desk - January 12, 2016
JERSEY CITY, N.J., Jan. 12, 2016 /PRNewswire/ Goya Foods, America's largest Hispanic-owned food company, in collaboration with First Lady Michelle Obama's Let's Move initiative and the USDA, launches the second edition of the MyPlate/ MiPlato cookbook, Happy, Healthy Celebrations: Bright, Bold, Healthy Latin Recipes to Celebrate Every Occasion! This book is part of the national MyPlate campaign designed to help educate Americans on eating healthy. [A pdf copy of the cookbook is available for free at www.goya.com.]
Entrepreneur and CEO of MissNowMrs.com Launches ELEGANT ENTREPRENEUR
by BWW News Desk - January 12, 2016
Danielle Tate, CEO of MissNowMrs.com, a multimillion dollar online name change service for brides, has added author to her resume with her first book, Elegant Entrepreneur: The Female Founder's Guide to Starting & Growing Your First Company. Available now on AMAZON as a paperback and AMAZON Kindle, this easy-to-read, girlfriend's guide for all ages provides a window into the world of entrepreneurship, from the viewpoint of a woman, in the hopes that other entrepreneur curious women will better understand the benefits of being a female founder and gain the confidence they need to build an idea into a first company.
Robert and Miriam Fertig Launch Book on the Role Fanatical Islam and Christian Extremism
by BWW News Desk - January 12, 2016
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., Jan. 12, 2016 /PRNewswire/ After decades of diligent research, including digging into the writings by numerous renowned scientists, historical and recent scholars, philosophers and theologians, authors Robert and Miriam Fertig have produced a highly-thought-provoking book, Consequences: Science, Philosophy & the Christian-Islam Ideological Crisis. Years in the making, this book addresses the aged-old questions everyone seeks answers to, with a particular emphasis on the differences that exist in theological thinking on life issues between those of Christian faith and Islamic beliefs. These questions: Who am I? Where do I come from? Where am I going? Why is there evil in the world? What will there be after this life?
Global Financier Georges Ugeux Pens New Thriller, THE FLYING DRAGON
by BWW News Desk - January 12, 2016
NEW YORK, Jan. 12, 2016 /PRNewswire/ Archway Publishing announces the release of The Flying Dragon, the debut novel by global financier Georges Ugeux. The Flying Dragon is now available in hardcover, trade paper and eBook editions.
Kohl's Cares Collection to Feature Leo Lionni's Award-Winning Children's Books
by BWW News Desk - January 12, 2016
This spring, Kohl's (NYSE: KSS) will offer customers award-winning children's books from renowned author/illustrator Leo Lionni as part of the Kohl's Cares collection. The playful and artistic story books and complementing accessories are priced at just $5 each, with 100 percent of net profit benefiting children's health initiatives nationwide. The Kohl's Cares collection is available at all Kohl's stores nationwide and on Kohls.com now through early April.
Brill Announces Three 'Outstanding Academic Titles' in 2015
by BWW News Desk - January 12, 2016
Brill is proud to announce that three Brill publications have made Choice magazine's 2015 list of Outstanding Academic Titles. Selected by Choice review editors, the awarded titles are representative of Brill's rich publishing program.

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