Felix Rodriguez, author of Dad, Me, and Muhammad Ali, was interviewed on Republican-American.com and CT FOX 61. "Many, like Rodriguez, might meet their hero. But Felix used that experience to write a book that could change lives, one youngster at a time," Republican-American.com said. Book details >>
 

Examiner.com spotlighted Caryn Eve Murray, author of Philomena’s Homecoming. “The work is the perfect tool to introduce children to the concept of stewardship,” Examiner.com said. Book details >>

Lfpress.com, the news site for the London Free Press, reviewed King Tut’s Tomb Robbers, by Miguel Carbonell. “Although fiction, it offers historical information,” said lfpress.com. The Free Press listed King Tut’s Tomb Robbers with other buzzworthy local books. Book details >>

Confessions of an Rx Drug Pusher, by Gwen Olsen, was named in the 2010 IPPY Oustanding Books of the Year. The book awards named Olsen’s book the Most Progressive Health Book. Book details >>

Carol Pepper, author of Beyond Blood, was named a finalist in the Next Generation Indie Book Awards. Pepper was honored in the multicultural fiction category. Book details >>

The Prophecy’s Child, by W.E.D. Wilson, was named a finalist in both the general fiction and mystery/suspense categories in the 2010 International Book Awards. The awards are designed to promote authors and launch their careers. Book details >>

Bruce Johnson, author of Heart to Heart, was a keynote speaker at the Mended Hearts Convention. Johnson’s journalistic experience allowed him to tell the story of the emotional aspects of heart attacks. Book details >>

The Next Generation Indie Book Awards named Lois Lewandowski’s The Burden of Truth a mystery finalist in the 2010 competition. The Next Generation Indie Book Awards honors the most exceptional independently published books. Book details >>

Cameron Hoover, author of A Zhukov Evening, was named a finalist in the 2010 International Best Book Awards. Hoover placed in the category of thriller/adventure. Book details >>

The Next Generation Indie Book Awards named How to Mediate Like a Pro, by Mary Greenwood, a finalist in the 2010 competition.  Greenwood placed in the business category. Book details >>

The National Indie Excellence Book Awards named Mary T. Wagner, author of Heck on Heels, the winner in the inspiration category. The competition is judged by a panel of publishing industry experts. Book details >>

Michael Gordon M.D., MSc, FRCPC, author of Moments that Matter: Cases in Ethical Eldercare, was interviewed in the Toronto Star. Gordon talked with The Star about making difficult end-of-life decisions for elderly parents. “Most families want to do the right thing because they know if they don’t, they will have to live with it the rest of their life,” Gordon said. Book details >>

Joan Gavagan, author of the cookbook Soup Classics from Custom Catering, was featured in Preserving Your Memory, a magazine for those living with Alzheimer’s disease. Gavagan’s daughter began working on the book with her after she was diagnosed with the disease. “I consider this book to be a gift in so many ways,” Gavan’s daughter, Bridget, said. “Number one, of course, is that it gave my mother joy.” Book details >>

A Ghost of Che, by Mauktik Kulkarni, was reviewed by University of Louisville professor Manuel F. Medina. Kulkarni’s book narrates his travels across the Andes Mountains by motorcycle – a trip similar to the one Ernesto Guevera, or El Che, took years ago.  “Probably, the best tribute that one could make to the book would be to say that the reader wants to embark on a similar journey after reading it,” Medina said. Book details >>

The Florida Keys news site, KeysNews.com, gave a positive review of The Women at the Light by Joanna Brady Schmida. “With an easy, open writing style, The Women at the Light will appeal to the historically-minded as well as the reader who enjoys a gripping story,” said the site. Book details >>

Houston Family Magazine Editor-In-Chief Dana Donovan endorsed Ron Mattock’s Sugar Milk. “Ron invites you into his world in an often self-deprecating but always hysterical way,” said Donovan. Book details >>

Mary T. Wagner, author of Heck on Heels, was named a finalist in the 2009 ForeWord Magazine Book of the Year Awards. Winners will be announced at BookExpo America on May 26. Book details >>

Chia-Li Chien, author of Show Me the Money, was featured and interviewed in P3 Power Boost. Chien discussed creating an effective small business exit strategy.  “By creating a business, you are creating your own identity and often times that identity cannot be replaced until you find something else to do,” Chien said. Book details >>

Barbara Taylor’s The New York Times You’re the Boss blog featured Chia-Li Chien, author of Show Me the Money. Chien coaches small business owners on how to create a sellable business. “My goal for clients is that they will have the option to sell after one to three years,” Chien said. Book details >>

Felix Manuel Rodriguez, author of Dad, Me and Muhammad Ali, was named the 2010 Puerto Rican Mayor for the Day of the city of Waterbury, Conn. Rodriguez contributes to the city in many ways, including as a police commissioner and as an assistant to the Department of Children and Families Deputy Commissioner. “I’m just thrilled because public service is paramount to me,” Rodriguez said. Book details >>

Short White Coat, by James A. Feinstein, was honored by being named in the 2010 Short List. The list is announced to recognize grand prize award finalists prior to the announcement of the category winners. Book details >>