Self-Published Authors in the News

Matt Hamilton traveled the world from Glasgow, Scotland to South Africa for nearly a decade, relying on the charity of strangers to survive. Later Hamilton published Through Travel and Error, a memoir of his travels. In an interview with Metro News, Hamilton described his experiences with both publishing and traveling. Book details >>

Jeffrey Kipnis, author of The Blawnox Unpleasantness and Cosmic Redshifted Anthrocentric Worms, was interviewed by the comic book news Web site Comicon Pulse regarding the comic book miniseries that is the prequel to Kipnis’s novels, The Adventures of Lightening Squirrel.  Book details >>

Martha Payne’s humorous Little League memoir, Put Him In, Coach!, won a silver award in the Non-fiction category of the 2009 Mom’s Choice Awards. The annual competition is designed to recognize authors and innovators for excellence in creating family friendly media and products.  Book details >>

Susan Lee-Titus, author of the autobiographical novel The Dancer Returns, was interviewed on Washington D.C.’s News Channel 8 about post-traumatic stress disorder. The interview was based on Lee-Titus’s own experience with post-traumatic stress disorder, a result of Lee-Titus being raped while in a dancing studio.  Book details >>

Frank Eberhart’s book, The Procrastinator’s Bible for Financial Success, was chosen as a finalist in the “Business/Sales” category of the 2008 Reader Views Literary Awards, an annual competition that honors self-published authors. Winners will be selected and announced in March.  Book details >>

Mary Greenwood’s book, How to Mediate Like a Pro, was chosen as a finalist in the “How-to” category of the 2008 Reader Views Literary Awards, an annual competition that honors self-published authors. Winners will be selected and announced in March.  Book details >>

Dr. Bill R. Path, president of Northeast Community College in Norfolk, Nebraska, and author of Moments of Forever, was interviewed in a front-page article of the Dakota County Star. In the article, Path gives tips on how to achieve a more fulfilling life. Book details >>

Kristie LeVangie book of poetry, Libidacoria, was reviewed in the online February issue of The Pedestal Magazine. Libidacoria, which explores aspects of female sexuality, was touted as a “finely crafted” and “thought-provoking” feminist read by reviewer Kristina Marie Darling.  Book details >>

Beth Lindsay Templeton’s book, Loving Our Neighbor, was nominated for the 2009 Rodda Award, sponsored by the Church and Synagogue Library Association (CSLA), an international organization that serves congregational libraries of all faiths. This award recognizes a book which exhibits excellence in writing and has contributed to congregational libraries through promotion of spiritual growth.  Book details >>

Vegas attorney Charles Titus, author of the crime novel Vegas Diary, was featured in the “Members Making News” section of the Clark County Bar Association Web site. Vegas Diary is the story of an Assistant U.S. District Attorney and former Navy Seal, whose investigation of the Mob causes his wife to be murdered. The book draws on Titus’s own experience as an active trial attorney in Las Vegas.  Book details >>

In a local Princeton Packet article, author James Davy suggested the only way to lead a meaningful path in life is to serve others. Davy gave examples from his book, The Noble Paths of People Who Serve Others, of real people who have positively impacted the lives of others. All profits from the book will go to the nonprofit Court Appointed Special Advocates’ (CASA) Forgotten Children’s Campaign.   Book details >>

Gary Taylor, author of Luggage By Kroger, was reviewed in the Self-Publishing Review online magazine. Luggage by Kroger is the true story of Taylor’s relationship with Catherine Mehaffey, a relationship which led to Mehaffey’s bloody attempt at ending Taylor’s life.  Book details >>

Poet Marlin D. Thomas, a disabled rights advocate, was diagnosed with Duchenne muscular dystrophy at age seven. He was told he would not live past the age of 17. Thomas actually lived to be 30 years old, and three years after his death, Thomas’ mother, Cynthia A. Campbell, compiled his poems into the book Special Ed Is Down The Hall. In The Telegraph, Campbell shared Thomas’ triumphant story.  Book details >>

Harry Noble, author of Me and Burnice, published a short story in the winter edition of Teachers of Vision magazine, a publication of Christian Educators Association International. The story, titled “Not Always Fair,” chronicles Noble’s enlightening experience with a high school geometry teacher.  Book details >>

Judy R. Cook, author of If This Land Could Talk, was reviewed by Rita Greff in the Bismarck Tribune. The book recalls through anecdotes homesteading life on the northern plains of North Dakota.  Book details >>

In a Milford Times article, Larry Radzville described the writing process that led to his children’s book, Silver Eagle.  Silver Eagle is a compilation of 12 adventure stories about a magical creature and a Shoshone brave.  Book details >>

Leigh Somerville McMillan, author of It All Started with a Dog, was interviewed in Forsyth Woman about her journey from society columnist to novelist. In addition to writing novels, McMillan operates a writing studio that hosts writers’ retreats and workshops. Book details >>

Dyan Eybergen’s book, Out of the Mouths of Babes, was awarded a silver ranking in the Parenting category of the 2009 Mom’s Choice Awards.  Book details >>

Bill R. Path, president of Northeast Community College in Norfolk, Nebraska, told the Norfolk Daily News he woke up one day with a vision of a book.  By the end of that day, the bare bones of his self-help book, Moments of Forever, were constructed. In the article, Path urged readers not to delay unfinished goals.  Book details >>

Andrew Borene, Iraq War veteran and author of Blood, Sweat & Fury, struggled with alcoholism while running for state Senate in Edina, Minnesota. In the MN Sun, Borene discussed the events that led up to his fall and how his life has changed since. A portion of the proceeds from his book will support the Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA) and Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW).  Book details >>

Marc Oromaner, author of The Myth of Lost, was interviewed on 96.5 FM in Mission, Kansas. Oromaner gave detail on his book and the mythology of the hit ABC TV show Lost. Book details >>