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James Vincent Frank Pens MAY I WALK YOU HOME, SARAH MORGAN?
by BWW News Desk - August 24, 2015
In his novel 'May I Walk You Home, Sarah Morgan?: A Love Story (sort of)' (published by Abbott Press), author James Vincent Frank presents a compelling read that explores the depths of the human heart through the blow-by-blow story of a tempestuous love affair.
New Children's Book CREATURES IN THE KITCHEN is Released
by BWW News Desk - August 24, 2015
Author Dr. William C. Schirado continues his Creatures children's book series with the publication of the newest book in the series, 'Creatures in the Kitchen' (published by Lulu).
Adrian Moroles Jr. Releases SON OF FARM WORKER PREACHER MAN
by BWW News Desk - August 24, 2015
Adrian Moroles, a husband, father, Christian, health care worker for 25 years, co-founder of non-profit organization Campaña Quetzal, education activist, black belt in Tae Kwon Do, devoted writer and author, has completed his first book 'Son of Farm Worker Preacher Man': is a gripping and potent tale of life, love, and loss.
Rodney Robertson Pens FALL DOWN FAIL FORWARD
by BWW News Desk - August 24, 2015
Rodney Robertson, professional martial artist, CEO, author, and motivational speaker, has completed his new book 'Fall Down Fail Forward': a motivational plan for anyone interested in the process of success.
Janet L. Duke Releases THE LAIR OF THE MAGIC STONE
by BWW News Desk - August 24, 2015
Janet L. Duke, a wife, creative writer and author, has completed her new book, 'The Lair of the Magic Stone': a creative and telling story about fate, magic and courage.
Ethiopian Author Shares Country's History and Present
by BWW News Desk - August 24, 2015
Equal parts memoir and historical account, the new book from author Tadesse E.A., 'Ethiopia: Making Sense of the Past and the Present with People' (published by Balboa Press AU), tells a poignant story of life in Ethiopia.
Kasey Coory Pens CONDEMN NOT MY CHILDREN
by BWW News Desk - August 24, 2015
Author Kasey Coory brings to life a transcription of his grandfather's diary which portrays a pious man in contrast to his incestuous and abusive maternal grandfather. His new historical fiction, 'Condemn Not My Children: The Consequences of Pious Evil' (published by Balboa Press AU), explores strong women and the betrayal they endured.
Adly H. Mondestin Shares THE RED MAN
by BWW News Desk - August 24, 2015
Can the truth be verified by history as it is written? Author Adly H. Mondestin believes otherwise. In his new book, 'The Red Man' (published by Xlibris), Mondestin exposes the truth about the real origin of man, the real identity of God's people declared told in the Bible, and how these said people could reclaim the power that is rightfully theirs.
Patti Rae Fletcher Pens THE SIGN WAS MINE
by BWW News Desk - August 24, 2015
Author Patti Rae Fletcher was looking for answers. She was trying to figure out her life, discover purpose and understand why things happen the way they do. What began as journal entries documenting her journey transformed into her new book 'This Sign Was Mine: Message Received!' (published by Balboa Press).
Asmi Ariv Pens Poetry Book, THE VOICE OF SOUL
by BWW News Desk - August 24, 2015
Asmi Ariv has launched his poetry book 'The Voice of Soul' internationally which has been published by Partridge - A Penguin Random House Company. The book has been made available on various online stores including Amazon and Google globally. 'The Voice of Soul is a collection of poems that have been inspired by and sprung from the source within. The source that lies inside of all of us and ever waiting for our attention. In my opinion, there is absolutely no person on earth who has not experienced the inner calling at least once. This book has a collection of 20 poems and each has its own significance. For example, the first poem, that is, 'Inner Voice' itself differentiates between the true inner voice and the mind. The voice always takes us closer to the truth through silence, while the mind plays its tricks using unceasing thoughts. On the other hand, the poem titled 'Inspiration' mainly focuses on the importance of inner voice. In the same manner, all the other poems have some core messages hidden in them,' says the author. The book was produced after a lot of inspiring events that took place in the life of the author one after the other. These events opened up a new way of looking at life altogether in every sense. Therefore, he decided to come up with this book of poetry with the intention of sharing his wisdom with the whole world. 'I have been truly inspired by this book. It feels to me that these poems by Asmi are the pearls of highest wisdom. Having read them I feel quite elevated. Each time I read these poems I unlock a new dimension,' commented one of the readers. The book can be purchased online. Some of the sites include: http://www.amazon.com/The-Voice-Soul-Truth-Beyond-ebook/dp/B010N2P75W http://www.amazon.co.uk/The-Voice-Soul-Truth-Beyond-ebook/dp/B010N2P75W http://www.amazon.in/The-Voice-Soul-Truth-Beyond-ebook/dp/B010N2P75W https://books.google.co.in/books/about/_.html?id=gSAKCgAAQBAJ&redir_esc=y An exclusive interview of Asmi Ariv published by Partridge on their blog: http://blog.partridgepublishing.com/india/partridge-india-author-blogs/asmi-ariv-voice-soul/ About the Author:: Asmi Ariv is a business consultant and offers his expertise in marketing and branding in various industries, especially IT, ITeS, BPO, Visa processing and business communications. He is also an expert in setting up start-up e-commerce businesses. He has recently launched his new website www.cinemaandmusic.com which focuses on news and information on movie, music and entertainment industry. On the other hand, Asmi practices various healing techniques to help people in their self-development.
Annette Labelle to Release Debut Novel THE UNKNOWN TRUTH
by BWW News Desk - August 24, 2015
London publishing house Copyhouse Press Ltd is pleased to announce a new addition to its Q4 2015 list. Canadian debut author Annette Labelle, from Ontario, brings her first novel to Copyhouse Press and is the first writer from Canada to sign with the publisher. Labelle's debut, 'The Unknown Truth,' is an eerie paranormal mystery aimed primarily at the Young Adult market but will appeal to all audiences interested in supernatural fiction. 'The Unknown Truth' goes on release on October 1st, 2015, and will be distributed in paperback and ebook formats worldwide. It is expected to be available for pre-order soon. Interested parties can find out more by contacting the publisher via this press release or by visiting the website. Annette Labelle is available for interview and can be contacted via Copyhouse Press in the first instance.
POSTCARDS FROM THE HIGHWAY OF LIFE is Released
by BWW News Desk - August 24, 2015
'Postcards from the Highway of Life' features a Foreword by Pat Simmons, founding member of the Doobie Brothers. The book has already started to gain initial praise before publication. In a recent review, seven-time Emmy-winning actor Ed Asner declared, 'Garrison Leykam in his wonderful and erudite 'Postcards from the Highway of Life' has done a beautiful capturing of America the Beautiful. His work demonstrates how this country at that time produced the Greatest Generation.' About the Book: Just like vintage postcards capture and share in pictures the memories of a favorite road trip, 'Postcards from the Highway of Life' captures in words the people and places and things that have influenced author Garrison Leykam on the experiential highway of his life. Whether it's contemplating how to handle life's stresses through his musings about a malted milk, lamenting the lost art of letter writing or humorously recalling the potential for pressure cookers to take Sunday meals airborne, Leykam's 'Postcards from the Highway of Life' is both a rich essay about baby boomer values as well as a wake-up call to preserve an entire generation's identity. The book is simple, profound wisdom served in heaping portions of nostalgia, memories and the very stuff of what makes life meaningful. About the Author: Garrison Leykam is an AARP card-carrying, motorcycle riding baby boomer, producer, author, stand-up comic and TV and radio host.
ROWDY by Chris Madsen Wins Clemens Medal
by BWW News Desk - August 24, 2015
Author Chris Madsen has added the Clemens Medal to a long list of awards for his debut title, 'Rowdy,' a true story of a 1916 yacht and the people who graced its decks over several decades including members of New York society, politicians, and the rich and famous. The yacht was commissioned to Holland Sackett Duell in 1916 and Madsen was able to locate his daughter, Hanny Pierson, who at 93 years of age, flew from the East Coast to the West Coast to board the yacht following a six-year restoration by Madsen. From Hanny, her many descendants, and years of research at libraries, museums, historical societies, Supreme Court cases, newspaper archives, and yacht club records, Madsen was able to piece together an extraordinary story of the family and the yacht. 'The family's forefathers were amongst the first pilgrims that arrived at Plymouth,' says Madsen. 'And Holland's grandfather was instrumental in the formation in the Republican Party giving powerful speeches to Congress for the abolition of slavery, and in support of the Civil War. Holland was himself a highly decorated World War I hero and powerful attorney, New York Senator, businessman and highly respected sailor.' 'This isn't a book I would ordinarily read,' says Ron Fritsch, AiA director and reviewer for the Clemens award program. 'But once I started reading 'Rowdy', I could not put it down. It is a compelling story. The book is also beautifully produced and makes a wonderful coffee table book. The author has clearly invested a considerable sum on editing as the quality of the work is impeccable. 'Rowdy' is a deserving recipient of the Clemens Medal.' 'Rowdy' is a true life colorful 1920's historical biography full of adventure, love stories and scandals, and becomes the first book to be awarded the Clemens Medal. An e-version of 'Rowdy' is in production. The hard cover complete with accented gold leaf stamping, blind deboss and a woven burgundy book mark ribbon reflects the story within and is available at all major online retailers including Amazon.com. About the Clemens Award Program The Clemens Medal is awarded to an author for a book of outstanding literary quality and design. The three elements considered for this award include: - literary quality of work - the cover design and to a lesser extent, interior design - standard of editing Criteria The award is open to all independent (self-published) authors, and authors published by a small or academic press. 1. Prerequisite The nominated title must have won an award - gold, silver or bronze - from one of the award programs recognized for their Honoring Excellence award. 2. Literary Quality The following elements will be considered when assessing the literary quality of the nominated title. Note: not all of these elements will apply to every genre. Plot: is the story well-constructed, is author in control of plot and making wise decisions, do events happen within the limits of the theme and genre, is final resolution credible, and does it honor the story. Style: is the style appropriate to the theme, genre, subject matter, is the dialogue genuine and does it work effectively with the narrative, author's use of literary techniques and contentions, observance of fundamental rules such as Point Of View, accuracy of any factual material, use of language to create atmosphere, settings, characters, actions etc. Characterization: are characters believable, well-developed, do they interact in a convincing way, is their behavior consistent with their biography and consistent throughout the story, are they revealed to the reader in an effective way through action, inner dialogue, thoughts, reactions and responses to other characters. 3. Design 3.1 Cover Design Like story and writing style, design is quite subjective. Covers also need to respond to the elements that are relevant to a particular genre. We will be considering the following aspects of cover design: - a well written, compelling back cover copy (or description for eBook) - a custom, polished, professional design (no templates) - the genre or story is evident in the design 3.2 Interior Design With regard to interior design (print version only), we are not looking for elaborate design when simplicity works just as well. The nominated title will pass this criterion if: - the print is positioned sensibly on the page - the page numbering starts at chapter one - includes a copyright page with relevant content - includes a title page(s) 4. Editing The work must be edited to a very high professional standard. We accept that despite endless edits, rewrites and proofreading that some errors do slip through, and this happens with all books not just self-published books. However, such errors should be minor and limited. About the Clemens Medal The Clemens Medal is in honor of Samuel Clemens aka Mark Twain who started his own publishing company (Charles L. Webster & Company) in 1885 to self-publish his books. The Clemens Medal recognizes non mainstream authors ie self-published or authors published by a small or academic press who have published a book of outstanding literary quality and design. About The Association of Independent Authors The Association of Independent Authors (AiA) is the peak body representing, advancing, promoting and supporting independent (self-published) authors globally. Its membership spans six continents with directors based in the USA, UK, Asia, Australia and South Africa. The AiA published a comprehensive guide to self-publishing with 80+ articles from experts in their field. Self-Publishing. Publish Your Book and Avoid the Pitfalls with Advice from Leading Experts and Experienced Authors is available exclusively in the Kindle Store.
Public Media/DPTV To Provide Live Online Coverage of Library of Congress National Book Festival
by BWW News Desk - August 22, 2015
In less than three weeks, Detroit Public Television will head to Washington, DC to bring book lovers nationwide extensive coverage of the 15th Annual Library of Congress National Book Festival — an annual literary event that brings together best-selling authors and thousands of book fans for author talks, panel discussions, book signings and other activities.
New Book By Dr. Jack Westman Shares The Cancer Solution
by BWW News Desk - August 21, 2015
MADISON, Wis., Aug. 21, 2015 /PRNewswire/ Jack C. Westman, MD, MS, has been helping people for over 60 years as a professor, psychiatrist, author, and the director of a non-profit advocacy organization. But his greatest contribution may be his newest book, one that speaks from his heart and professional experiences, The Cancer Solution: Taking Charge of Your Life with Cancer.
Sean Kestrel Debuts With THE SKYVIEW OF ASTRONAUTS
by BWW News Desk - August 21, 2015
RIVERSIDE, Calif., Aug. 21, 2015 /PRNewswire-iReach/ 'The Skyview of Astronauts' is Sean Kestrel's debut novel. The novel is a strange blend of the narcotic, the bizarre, the satiric, the metaphoric and the darkness that haunts our reality. The darkness of a society falling into a politically correct environment, where those who are offended in real or implied numbers raise their voices and drown out dissent.
Emma Carlsson's THE CADAVER'S JOURNAL To Be Featured at ICDI Conference in Orlando
by BWW News Desk - August 21, 2015
Author Emma Carlsson invites readers to experience her new inspirational novel, 'The Cadaver's Journal' (published by Balboa Press), which follows Elsie Clarke as she learns the life story of a cadaver during her first day of medical school.
M. Kelly Releases Second Novel METAMORPHOSIS
by BWW News Desk - August 21, 2015
Author M. Kelly heard a quote that said 'If you have a good idea start today because tomorrow never comes.' This quotation led her in writing 'Metamorphosis,' (published by Xlibris AU) her second novel which follows on from 'Pathways in the Mind' and expresses her interest in psychology.
R.J. Hamilton Releases CRADLE OF LEGACY - BREAKING PRIDE
by BWW News Desk - August 21, 2015
Author R.J. Hamilton aims to finally make sense of the swords and sorcery genre. He creates a tale of magic and adventure in his new novel, which delivers a compelling story of both science fiction and fantasy.
Fictional Memoir ASHES AND EMBERS is Released
by BWW News Desk - August 21, 2015
Inger Kretsinger's fictional memoir follows the lives of people whose hopes, dreams, aspirations and romances were reduced to 'Ashes and Embers' (published by Xlibris) during the Second World War. She shows their struggle to survive and their exodus to the Americas, as well as the conflict's aftermaths, their efforts to rekindle what was nearly snuffed out, a delicate process of recovery unfolding in the ensuing decades.
Steve Scott Pens BLACK WITCH
by BWW News Desk - August 21, 2015
Author Steve Scott shares his experience dealing with tragedy, facing evil and defeating it in his new book, 'Black Witch' (published by AuthorHouse), which expounds on the untimely death of his daughter.
Joseph 'Chool' Crawshaw Shares AMISH SCRAMBLED EGGS WITH HUMOR
by BWW News Desk - August 21, 2015
PARADISE, Pa. - 'Over the past 17 years, while running a bed and breakfast, we've been told some interesting stories by our guests and Amish neighbors,' says author Joseph 'Chool' Crawshaw, 'The television reality shows regarding the Amish portray their culture inaccurately.' He wrote 'Amish Scrambled Eggs with Humor' (published by Xlibris) to educate readers about the Amish life, while entertaining them with hilarious events that really happened.
Natalie Wade Releases LILY'S FLOWER IGLOO
by BWW News Desk - August 21, 2015
Tired of seeing children giving up on difficult tasks, author and preschool teacher Natalie Wade began writing a children's book meant to inspire children to pursue their actions to the end. The first book was 'Lily's Feather Kite.' Lily returns now in a new story, 'Lily's Flower Igloo' (published by AuthorHouse).
Gabriel Pidomson (Jr) Pens PEARL ON MOUNT ZION
by BWW News Desk - August 21, 2015
After several encounters with God in his visions and dreams and being miraculously saved from an assassination attempt and a strange illness, author Gabriel Pidomson (Jr) contemplated how he can further serve God through his work. It was then that he conceived the idea of writing a book on the Ten Commandments. From a 50-page manuscript, it expanded into a 400-page book, released earlier this year with the title, 'Pearl on Mount Zion - A Layman's Exposé of the Law of Life and Knowledge (published by AuthorHouse UK).'
Helen Keltie Launches Young Adult Trilogy, Otriana
by BWW News Desk - August 21, 2015
It has been 12 years since twins Josh and Katie Jenkins dove into the underwater world of Otriana and helped Nepta and his sister, Coralie. Now, Nepta and Coralie's father is dead and the twins have been accused of murdering him. While Nepta believes them to be innocent, Coralie is out for revenge.

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