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THE SALVAGE OF RAPHA is Released by BWW News Desk
- August 26, 2015 Author Caitlin Turpin presents her first novella, The Salvage of Rapha. The fast-paced science fiction adventure will contain block-print-styled illustrations by Ronald Jenkins and Caitlin Turpin and will be available September 9, 2015 in print, e-book, and PDF format. It is presented by Kellan Publishing.
A pre-launch raffle will be held over the weekend of August 28 - 30 on the author's Facebook page, www.facebook.com/AuthorCJTurpin, for a chance to win a signed print copy or a free e-book copy of The Salvage of Rapha.
The Salvage of Rapha follows a crew of four previously unacquainted salvage contractors searching for a means of escape after an accident strands them on the little moon of Rapha Three. As they explore the fresh ruins of a city apparently abandoned overnight, they discover that the moon is being torn apart by unexplained gravitational changes and its ecosystem is dwindling rapidly towards a mass extinction. The only possible source of answers is a solitary alien, whose presence is suspect, and who offers to lead them to escape by means of a device that sounds too good to be true.
The Salvage of Rapha touches on bigger themes of failure, faith, and trust - but does so with lightness and optimism. The science is as thorough and believable as the brisk pacing and story scope will allow, but it's the emotional richness of the characters that drives the story forward.
'Rapha is a short piece of fiction, but it's a bit bigger on the inside, so to speak,' said the author. 'I've always thought it's the tension between human smallness and the universe's hugeness that makes a story compelling. That's been done bleakly before, but I don't find it bleak. When we reach the edge of what we can do and find it wanting, that's exactly when we can see God reaching back for us the other way.'
About the Author
Caitlin Turpin is an aficionado of science fiction, fantasy, and storytelling. She graduated from Grove City College in 2010 with a bachelor's degree in English, and writes from central PA where she lives with her husband and son.
For more information about The Salvage of Rapha, please visit www.facebook.com/AuthorCJTurpin or contact Kellan Publishing at Publishing@KellanPublishing.com.
Lambert Hill Releases INTERNET OF THINGS by BWW News Desk
- August 25, 2015 Data theft is on the rise, yet millions continue to trade their privacy for the convenience mobile technology provides. Self-driving cars loom on the horizon. How long before mobile devices are hardwired to our brains? A new book for young adults addresses the true price Millennials might pay for too much tech.
About the Book
Are you a 'Jimmiehead,' or are you still using one of those old-fashioned smartphones? Jimmies are tiny microchips, that when painlessly implanted into your brain, magically transform your eyes and ears into the ultimate hands-free device.
Every teen wants one-except 16-year-old Amy, who detests technology in any form. But when thousands of Jimmieheads mysteriously vanish, only she can save them. Immune to Jimmie's influence, Amy's search for the missing teens reveals an ominous connection between the bizarre disappearances and the Fun Zone-a spooky amusement park that's been dark for 50 years!
About the Series
The Age of Amy books follow an inquisitive adolescent girl on her quest to understand the times she was born into. Each book sends 16-year-old Amy on fantastic adventures, where she encounters the powerful people and institutions that shape our lives. Along the way she observes the dark side of human nature, wherein lies the root cause of all the world's problems.
About the Author
Bruce Edwards writes young-adult fiction on subjects most YA authors shy away from. His award-winning The Age of Amy series explores unconventional topics-from the trappings of modern technology to the absurdity of Washington politics. Through fantasy and imagination, Bruce addresses real-world issues, as young readers enjoy a fun read.
The Age of Amy: Behind the Fun Zone
By Bruce Edwards
(Book #4 in the series)
Young Adult Fiction
216 Pages
5.25 x 8, Softcover
$9.95
ISBN: 978-0983760467
August 1, 2015
www.AgeOfAmy.com
Betty Hawley Scott Releases THE TIME WILL COME by BWW News Desk
- August 25, 2015 Abuse can come in many shapes and forms. While most Americans are educated about physical abuse and the signs that stem from it, many have overlooked another form of abuse that is just as deadly.
M.D. Moore Releases WAITING FOR THE COOL KIND OF CRAZY by BWW News Desk
- August 25, 2015 SEATTLE, Aug. 25, 2015 /PRNewswire/ Black Rose Writing announces the release of Waiting for the Cool Kind of Crazy by M.D. Moore. Waiting for the Cool Kind of Crazy is now available where fine books are sold.
New Children's Book to be Created by a Duck and a Bear by BWW News Desk
- August 25, 2015 PORT CLINTON, Ohio, Aug. 25, 2015 /PRNewswire/ Just off the shores of Lake Erie in the charming little city of Port Clinton, Ohio ('The Walleye Capital of the World'), resides artist and writer Nathan Janes with a phenomenal project so special he has kept it a mystery until now. Janes is announcing his crowdfunding effort to self-publish his book. 'I choose to use my skill as a means to speak exclusively to my readers,' says Janes. 'This is my life, my passion, and my dream. What I have created and am presenting to you now is a result of my dedication, persistence, and perseverance towards producing a book like no other.'
Skyhorse Publishing To Launch Two New Titles On Link Between Vaccines And Autism by BWW News Desk
- August 25, 2015 NEW YORK, Aug. 25, 2015 /PRNewswire-iReach/ Skyhorse Publishing, Inc. is slated to release two new titles on vaccine safety in the coming weeks. The books cover an issue which has been relentlessly covered in the media, most recently in July when Representative Bill Posey demanded a congressional investigation into the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for allegedly manipulating and destroying data that showed a link between vaccines and Autism.
2015 School Librarian of the Year Award Winners Announced by BWW News Desk
- August 25, 2015 NEW YORK, Aug. 25, 2015 /PRNewswire/ Today, school librarian Kristina Holzweiss of Bay Shore Middle School in Bay Shore, NY was named as the 2015 recipient of the School Library Journal (SLJ) School Librarian of the Year Award. Sponsored by Scholastic Library Publishing, this awardhonors K-12 school library professionals for outstanding achievement and the exemplary use of 21st-century tools and services to engage students toward fostering multiple literacies. Lakisha Brinson of Amqui Elementary School in Nashville, TN and Sally Smollar of Plumosa School of the Arts in Delray Beach, FL were selected as finalists. All three school librarians are currently featured in the September 2015 issue of School Library Journal, available in print with winner Kristina Holzweiss as the cover story, and on SLJ.com.
Michelle and Clifton Cottom Launch ASIA'S NEW WINGS by BWW News Desk
- August 25, 2015 On her way to an exciting school trip to California, Asia was aboard Flight 77 that crashed into the Pentagon on the fateful morning. She was just 11 years old at the time of her death. Now, her story is told through her parent's recollection of her love, laughter and light. The book was originally released through Next Century Publishing and is available for purchase at http://amzn.to/1hD4w4V.
Author V. Schroeder Releases COME BACK JOE-JO by BWW News Desk
- August 25, 2015 Author V. Schroeder admits that some events that happened in her life when she was still a teenager up to becoming an adult inspired her to write 'Come Back, Joe-Jo: Shining a Light on Life' (published by Xlibris), a novel about the realities of life on the farm during the 60s.
KRONOS Shares Why Education is Failing by BWW News Desk
- August 25, 2015 While working in a newsroom, author Amelia Arcamone-Makinano was asked why schools were failing. It was a question she couldn't answer. After leaving, Arcamone-Makinano taught high school English for 24 years. This began to lead her to the answer to the question. Her new book, 'KRONOS: All-Devouring Federal Reserve' (published by Archway Publishing), reveals what Arcamone-Makinano discovered.
Edward W. Pluemer Releases SHOUT OUT by BWW News Desk
- August 25, 2015 LOS ANGELES - Author Edward W. Pluemer worked for the US Postal Service and has played guitar for the last 60 years. His love for music and his collective experience playing in several bar bands prompted him to write this humorous fictional account about the lead guitarist for a rock band named 'Shout Out' (published by Xlibris).
Dawna Brister Penrod Releases ANNIE SHARES BIBLE VERSE by BWW News Desk
- August 25, 2015 A cute black-and-tan dachshund named Annie plays storyteller in the new children's book of devotionals 'Annie Shares Bible Verse: Devotions for Young Children' (published by WestBow Press) written by Dawna Brister Penrod.
Walter Brueggemann Pens CHOSEN by BWW News Desk
- August 25, 2015 Walter Brueggemann, a respected and prolific biblical scholar, provides candid commentary about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict in his new book Chosen? Reading the Bible amid the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict (Westminster John Knox Press). Encouraging his contemporaries to reconsider their stance as well, Brueggemann offers a no-holds-barred perspective on the ongoing situation in the state of Israel. He explains how to read Scripture given the current context by answering difficult questions such as, Was the promise of land to Moses permanent and irrevocable? Is the state of Israel the same as the Israel in the Bible? Who are the Zionists?
New Historical Fiction IN COMMON is Released by BWW News Desk
- August 25, 2015 A new historical fiction from author Sandra Cooper depicts the painful relationship between a southern belle and a slave woman in the 1800s. Cooper's new book, 'In Common' (published by Balboa Press), shares the details of a relationship that gave two women the strength to live, despite the evilness of the white man's way of living.
New Children's Book FISH ON THE MOVE is Released by BWW News Desk
- August 25, 2015 Written specifically for young children, 'Fish On the Move' outlines the migratory habits of Atlantic striped bass. Our next generation of fishermen can follow this iconic fish up the east coast and back again, learning about the fish's origins, diet, and migratory habits along the way.
THE BOX HOUSE by Brigid Marlin is Released by BWW News Desk
- August 25, 2015 In The Box House, author Brigid Marlin tells the story of a young girl she met in a small English town in the 1960s. Although badly neglected and abused by her mother, eight-year-old 'Cassie' is a strong and courageous child who is determined to make a proper home for her younger siblings. The box house referenced in the title is literally that - a house made of cardboard boxes. It's a place where Cassie and her siblings find comfort and refuge from their real lives, if only for a few hours at a time. As described by one reviewer:
Directory of Open Access Books Receives Brill Open Access Award by BWW News Desk
- August 25, 2015 From 15 to 21 August 2015, the IFLA World Library and Information Congress was held in Cape Town (SA). It is the international flagship professional and trade event for the library and information services sector, bringing together over 3,500 participants from more than 120 countries.
Anita Diamant Set for Meet-and-Greet, THE BOSTON GIRL Book Signing Tonight at the Music Hall by BWW News Desk
- August 25, 2015 Anita Diamant, New York Times bestselling author of THE RED TENT and DAY AFTER NIGHT, comes to the Writers in the Loft series with her latest bestseller, THE BOSTON GIRL an unforgettable novel about family ties and values, friendship and feminism, told through the eyes of a young Jewish woman growing up in Boston in the early 20th century.
M.L. Sanford Releases New Suspense Thriller, AUGUSTE AND THE CONDITION by BWW News Desk
- August 24, 2015 M.L. Sanford's debut fiction novel, 'Auguste and The Condition,' is available on major online sites including Amazon and Goodreads, as well as the author's website. Reviewer Charla White, of WordsAPlenty book reviews, described it as 'action-packed... keeping the reader hooked throughout' and 'highly recommends this book with 5 stars.' Sanford stated, 'Readers will fall in love with the main characters, Auguste Kensley, Raj and Jasmine Safaya, and discover a special connection to their inner personal struggles over career and work. But nobody's career change was ever like this. Auguste journeys from the harsh New York City streets to the exotic settings of Kashmir, India, giving the reader an intense sensual adventure, dripping in rich detail.'
The book introduces Auguste Kensley, an only child, fatherless and poor. Auguste struggles to survive the rough neighborhoods of Brooklyn, New York City in the 1960's and 70's. He and his boyhood friend Raj survive and eventually thriving despite the odds against them. Auguste takes what few opportunities come his way, only to reach a dead end in his newly gained career as a freelance writer for tabloids. Faced with a career ending choice and unable to see a solution, he and Raj travel abroad together, but for entirely different reasons. Auguste hopes the new setting and a break from the fast paced cut throat life as a freelance writer will give him a new perspective, opening his mind to other possibilities. Instead he tumbles into a hurricane of new emotions on the other side of the world, finding new love, and loss, despair and desperation. He survives a kidnapping and captivity only to find his freedom is not without consequences; life and death ones. He must complete The Condition, the task required by his captors in order to obtain his release. But the task may result in someone's death. 'Auguste and The Condition,' explores the deep psychological terror of captivity itself, illustrated in an emotionally charged climax, and the cruel and subtle manipulations a victim can suffer in freedoms aftermath.
M.L. Sanford is a freelance writer and author, living in Decatur, Georgia for the past thirty years. At the culmination of a thirty-four year career as an Architect, Mark wanted a change. Since then, Mark has put his heart and soul into a writing career, creating stories that enlighten, delight and even fright. All of his novels contain some level of mystery or suspense, sometimes dark, and sometimes set at places around the world. His writing style has hints of, and similarities to, H.P. Lovecraft and Edgar Allen Poe. The author states; 'I suppose my architectural background has something to do with that. My sense of scene details and spatial awareness, a skill needed in architecture, seems to come out in my writing. I hope it adds another layer to the reader's experience and enjoyment of my stories.'
Leagan E. Kasper Pens THE FREEDOM... TO THINK by BWW News Desk
- August 24, 2015 NEW YORK, Aug. 24, 2015 /PRNewswire/ She is funny, stupendously so, as we have come to learn through each of her books in which humor is never left behind, even if it involves a romantic epic filled with poetic eroticism, evident in her critically acclaimed novel LOVE. Her humor doesn't come unnoticed during the intriguing dialogue of three scientists in Surviving Pan, solving the mysteries of history and mythologies, either. With a keen eye for the smallest details, Kasper shared her canny observations about men's features and what they reveal about men's personalities in her insightful and thigh-slapping humorous dating guide for women, Sensing Mr. Right Guy. In her latest endeavor, The Freedom to Think, we get to know the real Leagan Kasper, previously hiding behind the fictional characters of her books.
Anouar Majid's ISLAM AND AMERICA to be Re-Released by BWW News Desk
- August 24, 2015 In the years since University of New England scholar Anouar Majid published his groundbreaking book, 'Islam and America: Building a Future without Prejudice,' the relationship between the United States and Muslim world has only grown more complicated and rife with misunderstanding and potential peril.
New Book Helps Parents Help Kids With Drug Treatment by BWW News Desk
- August 24, 2015 DALLAS, Aug. 24, 2015 /PRNewswire/ A new book from a nationally recognized addiction professional examines the world of adolescent and young adult drug treatment with a focus on helping parents provide effective support and improving treatment outcomes.
LitFire Attends AJC Decatur Book Festival in Atlanta, 9/4 by BWW News Desk
- August 24, 2015 ATLANTA, Aug. 24, 2015 /PRNewswire-iReach/ Success comes in small, or rather, localized steps. That is why LitFire Publishing is taking its authors to the 2015 Atlanta Journal-Constitution (AJC) Decatur Book Festival this coming September 4-6, 2015 at the historic Decatur Square in Atlanta, Georgia.
Darren L. Eastman Launches UNIVERSAL EXPANSION AND BLACK HOLES by BWW News Desk
- August 24, 2015 LOS GATOS, Calif., Aug. 24, 2015 /PRNewswire-iReach/ After over a century of debate, discovery and frustration, the physics world is still is at odds as to why the universe is expanding, why it's doing so at an ever-increasing rate, and finally, whether black holes are involved in the process. Stephen Hawking famously predicted that information consumed by black holes was gone forever and then admitted defeat over a decade later. Now, the phenomenon known as Hawking radiation is being directly challenged by a new theory called universal expansion, which also explains the role black holes play in the expanding cosmos.
JET BLASST by Stephen Carbone is Released by BWW News Desk
- August 24, 2015 Aviation author Stephen Carbone excites, illuminates and details the inside scoop of accident investigation in the aftermath of an airline tragedy in his novel titled 'Jet Blast.'