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Nancy Garfield Woodbridge Releases THE ISLANDERS by BWW News Desk
- July 31, 2015 Is it really possible for humanity to live harmoniously amidst so many cultural and racial differences? How do these issues affect individuals, especially children? Can children be taught to understand and cope with the many human differences they encounter? In her newest children's book, author Nancy Garfield Woodbridge explores these questions through the story of 'The Islanders' (published by Xlibris).
Wayland Porter Releases PHILOSOPHIC HERMENEUTICS by BWW News Desk
- July 31, 2015 In 'Philosophic Hermeneutics' author Wayland Porter coins cutting-edge signage for students of philosophy and philosophical hermeneutics. The book features entertaining bon mots that rely on a sanguinely ironic view of modern life and its technologically abstruse verbiage and foibles. Exegesis and hermeneutics may have influenced such a state and may have had a hand in starting such complexity of thought and communication. Porter de-scales the complexity into verbally attractive sound bites-gambits that may hook in modern youth and yeomanry.
Merri Joy Releases MOMENTS OF MADNESS by BWW News Desk
- July 31, 2015 In 'Moments of Madness' (published by Balboa Press), author Merri Joy's new collection of poetry, readers are invited into her unique style of fun, quirky poetry coupled with silly illustrations to compliment her observations.
John F. Murray, MD Shares HOW AGING WORKS by BWW News Desk
- July 31, 2015 Professor Emeritus of Medicine at University of California San Francisco, John F. Murray's new book 'How Aging Works: What Science Can Do About It' is a gripping and potent scientific guide to the processes of aging and the steps readers can take to reduce its adverse consequences.
Raymond Lochala Pens WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOUR MATE DIES? by BWW News Desk
- July 31, 2015 Raymond Lochala, a Christian, teacher, family-man, writer and author, has completed his new book 'What Happens When Your Mate Dies?': a gripping and potent journey into the emotional process of accepting a love ones' death and finding faith.
Jorgenson Spear Pens PASSPORT TO HELL by BWW News Desk
- July 31, 2015 Jorgenson Spear, a storyteller, speaker, author, singer, dancer, songwriter, and President and Founder of Christian Vision Ministries, has completed her new book 'Passport to Hell': a gripping and potent story that aims to encourage, inspire, and touch the reader's heart through faith-based stories.
McKenna D. Keetch Releases WHISPERS IN THE DARK by BWW News Desk
- July 31, 2015 McKenna D. Keetch, a college student, traveler, artist, devoted writer and author, has completed her new book 'Whispers in the Dark': a thrilling and intriguing work of magic, secrets, fear, and betrayal.
Dennis Richardson Releases THE EVIL AND THE INNOCENT by BWW News Desk
- July 31, 2015 Dennis Richardson, a devoted writer and author, has completed his first book 'The Evil and the Innocent': a raw and comical work that is on a fine line between evil and innocent.
Barbara W. Clark Pens THE ENEMY FROM WITHIN by BWW News Desk
- July 31, 2015 Barbara W. Clark, a mother, grandmother, retired school counselor, school teacher and social worker; prior radio show host, devoted writer and author, has completed her new book 'The Enemy From Within': a profound work that aims to inform and help in teaching the public and political leaders of America to compromise.
T.L. Wegienka Pens MAJOR PROBLEMS by BWW News Desk
- July 31, 2015 T.L. Wegienka, a devoted writer and author, has completed his new book 'Major Problems', a gripping and potent tale of a family's bond to survive through fear and war.
Teachers Tackle Children's Fears in TOO MADE TO TRUST by BWW News Desk
- July 31, 2015 DENVER, Jul. 30, 2015 /PRNewswire-iReach/ A new book addressing fear, friendship, and trust should be at the top of your back-to-school list.
THE HANGED MAN'S NOOSE by Debut Canadian Author Judy Penz Sheluk is Released by BWW News Desk
- July 31, 2015 Barking Rain Press, a non-profit fiction publisher, announced the paperback and eBook release of the first book in the new 'Glass Dolphin Mysteries' series, 'The Hanged Man's Noose,' by Canadian author Judy Penz Sheluk. A professional member of Sisters in Crime International and many other writing organizations, Penz Sheluk is also a freelance writer specializing in art, antiques and the residential housing industry. Her articles have appeared regularly in dozens of U.S. and Canadian consumer and trade publications.
Small-town secrets and subterfuge lead to murder in this fast-moving, deftly written tale of high-stakes real estate wrangling gone amok. Journalist Emily Garland lands a plum assignment as the editor of a niche magazine based in Lount's Landing, a small town named after a colorful 19th century Canadian traitor. As she interviews the local business owners for the magazine, Emily quickly learns that many people are unhappy with real estate mogul Garrett Stonehaven's plans to convert an old schoolhouse into a mega-box store. At the top of that list is Arabella Carpenter, the outspoken owner of an antiques shop, who will do just about anything to preserve the integrity of the town's historic Main Street.
But Arabella is not alone in her opposition. Before long, a vocal dissenter at a town hall meeting about the proposed project dies. A few days later, another body is discovered, and although both deaths are ruled accidental, Emily's journalistic suspicions are aroused. Putting her reporting skills to the ultimate test, Emily teams up with Arabella to discover the truth behind Stonehaven's latest scheme before the murderer strikes again.
Ask for 'The Hanged Man's Noose' at your favorite bookstore, or buy it online at the Barking Rain Press website, Amazon.com, Barnes & Noble, Books-a-Million, Powells, Waterstones, and many other Internet bookstores. It is also available as an eBook through Amazon Kindle, Barnes & Noble Nook, iTunes iBooks, Kobo, Content Reserve/Overdrive, the Barking Rain Press website and many other outlets worldwide.
Interested readers can preview the first four chapters of 'The Hanged Man's Noose' for free by visiting the Barking Rain Press website at barkingrainpress.org.
The Hanged Man's Noose: A Glass Dolphin Mystery
Glass Dolphin Mysteries, Book 1
BISAC Genre Codes:
FIC022040 - Fiction / Mystery & Detective / Women Sleuths
FIC022100 - Fiction / Mystery & Detective / Amateur Sleuth
FIC030000 - Fiction / Thrillers / Suspense
BIC Genre Codes:
FF - Crime & Mystery
FH - Thriller/Suspense
LCCN: 2015937582
Trade Paperback (178 pp)
ISBN-13: 978-1-941295-24-3
ISBN-10: 1-941295-24-X
Retail Price: $13.95 USD
Distributors: Ingram, Bertram Books, Gardners Books
eBook (ePub, Kindle, PDF)
ISBN-13: 978-1-941295-25-0
ISBN-10: 1-941295-25-8
Retail Price: $5.95 USD
Distributors: Content Reserve/Overdrive, Ingram
About Barking Rain Press
Barking Rain Press is an imprint of the BRP Publishing Group (BRP), which is a non-profit publisher located in the greater Portland/Vancouver metropolitan area-a thriving hub for independent publishers, writers, and literary venues. BRP currently operates three imprints, including Barking Rain Press, Virtual Tales, and Nitis Books. Find out more about the BRP Publishing Group at their website, barkingrainpress.org.
New Willakaville Series is Released by BWW News Desk
- July 31, 2015 Two unique children's books have been recently published from the author known as 'Bald Guy'. 'Willakaville: Amazing Adventures of Astronomical Awesomeness' and 'Willakaville: Baffling Ballads of Boisterous Braveness' both contain several short story science fiction adventures. Two fun poems are intermittently placed among the other adventures.
The books are set in the small town of Willakaville. The town is described as otherwise normal with the exception of the strange events that occur quite often. The children are the heroes and must find their way out of improbable predicaments while learning morals and manners. Several distinctive illustrations are placed throughout each story and bring a flavor and style all their own. Stories range from the bizarre to the hilarious to the suspenseful and everything in between.
The Willakaville books make for great bedtime stories to share and laugh at with your children. Get your copy today while they are bargain priced. Surely, they will become a household favorite.
Entertaining and Engaging
Each story brings about a new and interesting world that captures the attention of the young and young at heart. You can see from the below excerpt how a vivid picture is painted allowing the reader's imagination to run wild.
'They somehow turned into human sized bananas! But bananas with arms and legs and angry faces. Bananas with red and black war paint and leather clothes.'
Valuable Lessons
Each of the stories guides children through the difficult social and personal issues they face. In the below excerpt, Shirley Shankenbach has a change of heart from being a bully to being helpful.
'Then she remembered the rule: 'You have to help others in order to be popular.' She helped the boy pick up his books and papers.'
About Bald Guy
Bald Guy proclaims himself as a 'genetically modified carrot-banana slug hybrid with mind controlling powers that allow him to implant silly songs into one's brain'. He is primarily employed as a mechanical engineer and enjoys writing and illustrating in his spare time. He is also an avid artist creating logos, t-shirts, drawings and paintings. His portfolio can be viewed at trybyk.prosite.com.
About Willakaville
The Willakaville series books are found on Amazon in both e-book and print formats. Look for more books in the series to release in the near future.
Jyri Hamalainen Signs Two Book Deals with Copyhouse Press by BWW News Desk
- July 31, 2015 Copyhouse Press Ltd of London is pleased to announce the addition of debutant author Jyri Hamalainen to its growing list. Hamalainen - an expatriate Finn who is now resident in Johannesburg, South Africa - has signed a two book deal with the publisher.
Jyri Hamalainen joins recent additions such as Tommie Lee Thomas, Jordyn Burlot, Christopher Cass, Jessica McWilliams, Sammie Smith and Argent Hellion at Copyhouse Press.
The announcement comes as just one of several recently, as Copyhouse Press gains momentum and becomes the publisher of choice for new and established authors worldwide. This sense of a global presence elegantly dovetails with the addition of Jyri Hamalainen, as his two-book deal sees Copyhouse Press expand its list into the global South.
Copyhouse Press Ltd is based in London, UK. Jyri Hamalainen as well as the other above named authors are available for interview and can be contacted via the publisher's Marketing and PR Team.
B.K. Brain Pens DORIS AND THE ANKH by BWW News Desk
- July 31, 2015 When author B.K. Brain set out to write a book for his fourteen-year-old daughter, he looked to the classics for inspiration. Many great stories came to mind but two stood out as truly timeless: The Wizard of Oz and Alice in Wonderland.
'The sense of wonder in those books is undeniable. The worlds are beautiful and the characters stay with you long after the final page. That's what I strove for with Doris and the Ankh, my middle-grade fantasy. Even the name Doris is an amalgamation of Dorothy and Alice, in honor of those iconic adventurers. My daughter devoured the book and now I've released it on Kindle in hopes that other kids will enjoy it as well.'
The middle grade fantasy Doris and the Ankh is now available on Amazon.com and at the Kindle store.
Julie Cicora Shares Power of Prayer in New Book by BWW News Desk
- July 30, 2015 What does prayer do? This was the question author Julie Cicora decided to study as a hospital chaplain in her new book, 'All I Can Do is Pray.' The book recounts vivid and heartbreaking stories of patients that were left with one option, prayer. The reader is allowed to discover how prayer transforms the patients and the author.
Sean Stewart Launches New Book on Russia's History, Culture by BWW News Desk
- July 30, 2015 Raised by parents born the year the Cold War between the West and the Soviet Union began, Sean Stewart has long been fascinated by Russia. He turns his fascination with the world's largest country into an exploration of the nation and its people, revealing his interpretation in a new book published by Dog Ear Publishing. The book is a metaphorical map, describing the key elements of what Stewart calls 'the elusive Russian soul' and showing how the nation's history has shaped its current people.
Pastor Chris Schimel Pens ONCE BROKEN by BWW News Desk
- July 30, 2015 MOBILE, Ala., July 30, 2015 /PRNewswire/ One day, Pastor Chris Schimel made a startling discovery. Although he had pastored churches for over a decade, he realized he was broken and needed healing! He shares, 'My life developed into one needing emotional healing from my earliest upbringings. And then one day, after I had already become a Christian, had gone to seminary, and had pastored churches for more than 15 years, I woke up and realized: I was broken. I was un-whole emotionally and needed healing.
Lewis Bryan Debuts With HARMONY, USA by BWW News Desk
- July 30, 2015 'River mist reveals its secrets slowly and quietly. It's unsettling as you are never sure, of course until you are certain, what is there and what is not. So it was the awful morning they found TJ Bucknell's body hanging in the shrouds of the Hickory River mist. I should know: I left him there and the fog will never tell that tale.'
Clickstop Donates to Children's Library Program by BWW News Desk
- July 30, 2015 Clickstop recently donated extra materials to a children's library program in Banks County, Georgia. Leftover webbing, used to make ratchet straps, will be repurposed to create handles on library bags that will be given to children who receive a new library card or visit the library for the first time.
Laurence L Smith Releases Updated Version of 'The Last Christmas of JonBenet Ramsey' by BWW News Desk
- July 30, 2015 Psychotherapist Laurence L Smith states 'A disillusioned Ramsey insider and investigative source revealed the unusual accident believed to have led to JonBenet's death, or possible homicide.' This and another revelation confided to author Smith could lead to a determinate finding and dispelling of many popularly held theories in this case. The 2 major revelations presented in this book serve to solidify the conclusions reached in the original book.
About the author: Laurence L. Smith obtained a B.S. in Psychology and M.S. degree in Criminal Psychology at the University of Chicago. He has spent 24 years in the psychology field in various capacities. He is often called as an expert witness in felony criminal cases, and has been directly or indirectly involved in numerous high profile murder cases.
E-book- ISBN 9781483552378
(491) pages at Author's Website: LaurenceLsmith.com
E-book at Amazon.com in Kindle edition is original version only.
New Novel Promises NEW BEGINNINGS by BWW News Desk
- July 30, 2015 J. Gawlik marks her debut in the publishing world with the release of her first novel 'New Beginnings' (published by Xlibris). Driven by a cast of indelibly characterized men and women, this new book follows Emma, a 40-something single mother, on a transformative journey of self-discovery and love.
Wayne A. Tanguay Releases TERROR AT SOUTH POINT by BWW News Desk
- July 30, 2015 Author Wayne A. Tanguay brings to readers a tale of danger and suspense through his new publication, 'Terror at South Point' (published by Xlibris). The story revolves around a terror cell operating in the area close to the marina and the interaction of local and Federal authorities as well as charter boat captains to take the terror cell down.
Hank OpdenDries Releases FOOTPRINTS IN THE SANDS OF TIME by BWW News Desk
- July 30, 2015 One of 10 children, born in 1924 in a little Dutch town close to the German border, author Hank OpdenDries grew up in a world surrounded by farms and wooded hills, a life much in contrast to the fast-paced world most people understand. In 'Footprints in the Sands of Time' (published by Xlibris) the author chronicles his life and the many incredible events that he went through.