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Mickle featured on The Development Connection with Amy Hymes | Posted January 27, 2009
| Anthony Mickle, author of Real Estate for Real People was featured on the radio show The Development Connection with Amy Hymes. Amy Hymes is a business executive with a knack for ‘people development’. Book details >> |
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O’Donnell featured in The Winchester Star | Posted January 26, 2009
| At the age of 63, pediatric dentist Joseph O’Donnell tried his hand at the genre of mystery fiction. His “fun project” resulted in his first novel, Fatal Gamble. In The Winchester Star, O’Donnell relates the journey he took to publish his novel. Book details >> |
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Moore interviewed on Coast to Coast AM | Posted January 26, 2009
| Dorothy Cora Moore, author of The Atlanteans, was interviewed by George Noory on the Coast to Coast AM podcast. During the two-hour interview, Moore discussed her novel and extensive research on Atlantis. Book details >> |
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DesJardins reviewed in Orange County publications | Posted January 23, 2009
| Robert P. DesJardins’ crime novel, A Darker Shade of Orange, was reviewed in the January 2009 issue of Orange Coast magazine and by Larry Welborn of The Orange County Register. DesJardins, an Orange County family law attorney, sets his characters in many real Orange County locations. Book details >> |
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Flores named an ‘Outstanding Woman You Should Know’ | Posted January 23, 2009
| Theresa Flores, author of The Sacred Bath, was named one of the 20 “Outstanding Women You Should Know” in 2009 by Columbus radio station Sunny 95. As a teen, Flores was forced into bondage and sexually abused for two years. Flores has used her experience to help other young women; speaking as an anti-human trafficking advocate and creating Gracehaven, a home for young women escaping abusive situations. Book details >> |
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Minniti second place winner in 2008 Royal Palm Literary Awards | Posted January 23, 2009
Jackie Minniti’s novel Project June Bug was awarded second place in the Women’s Fiction category of the 2008 Royal Palm Literary Awards. The novel characterizes a young teacher’s efforts to help a high school student struggling with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. Book details >>
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Shirar wins honorable mention in 2008 DIY book festival | Posted January 23, 2009
| Gerard Shirar’s novel, The Court Martial of Charlie Newall, was awarded honorable mention in the Fiction category of the 2008 DIY Book Festival. The historical fiction novel will be honored, along with the winners and other honorable mentions, at the February 2009 DIY Convention in Los Angeles. Book details >> |
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Rock wins honorable mention in 2008 DIY book festival | Posted January 23, 2009
| Rebecca Rock’s first novel, Daywalker, was awarded honorable mention in the Fiction category of the 2008 DIY Book Festival. The science fiction adventure will be honored, along with the winners and other honorable mentions, at the February 2009 DIY Convention in Los Angeles. Book details >> |
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Amani interviewed in L.A. Times | Posted January 21, 2009
| Khalil Amani, author of Hip-Hop Homophobes, appeared in the L.A. Times article “Get hip; this is life, y’all.” Amani touted a rise in the gay hip-hop subculture, a subculture that has previously been deterred by religious influence in the urban community. Amani also predicted that rappers like Kanye West will bridge the gap between straight and gay rappers. Book details >> |
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Interview with Cassalina | Posted January 21, 2009
Margarete Cassalina, author of Beyond Breathing, was interviewed on Sirius Satellite Radio’s Catholic Channel as an “Everyday Hero.” Cassalina discussed the importance of finding the cure for cystic fibrosis, a disease that has afflicted two of her children. A portion of the royalties of Beyond Breathing goes towards the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation for research in finding a cure. Book details >>
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Which Man appears in the Georgia State University Library | Posted January 21, 2009
Georgia State University has agreed to stock Ginny Albert’s Which Man in its bookstore. Which Man has also been selected as required reading for a class at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Book details
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Walters used as stuntman in upcoming motion picture | Posted January 21, 2009
Mike Walters, author of Hollywood Stuntman Comes Clean, is serving as a stuntman in the upcoming motion picture The Keeper, starring Steven Segal. The film is still in production. Walters has over twenty years of experience working as a stuntman. Book details
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Interview with Oromaner | Posted January 12, 2009
Marc Oromaner, author of The Myth of Lost, was interviewed on the Lost Mythos Podcast. Oromaner gave detail on the mythology of the hit ABC TV show Lost. The interview can be found on Lost Mythos until May 26, 2009. Book details >>
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The Sampson Effect wins Best Book | Posted on January 7, 2009
Tony Eldridge’s The Samson Effect was selected as the Best Book by a New Author for the third annual Meg Awards. The Meg Awards are a part of the Megalith: Books that Rock! Web site that honors action adventure, thriller, and mystery novels. Book details >>
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Stop the Stress Habit receives honorable mention award | Posted on January 7, 2009
Dr. Leslie Toburn’s Stop the Stress Habit received an honorable mention award in the Non-Fiction category for the 2008 DIY Book Festival Awards. Book details. >>
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Love Leaves No One Behind first place finish | Posted on January 7, 2009
| Claudia Pemberton’s Love Leaves No One Behind tied for first place in the Romantic Suspense category for the 2008 Barclay Awards. The Lake Country Romance Writers present the Barclay Awards in an effort to recognize writers and support the memory of its founder, Suzanne Barclay. Book details >> |
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Smith shares insight with Lipstick Ghetto | Posted on January 7, 2009
Stacey Smith, author of Lipstick Ghetto, provides insight to the Phoenix Citizen Reporter on how self-employment can work when the economy is down. Smith quit her job one week prior to lay-offs in her company. She now owns her own online fitness company and shares insight to women on how to improve self-image. Book details >>
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Walker interviewed on BlogTalkRadio | Posted on January 7, 2009
Chariss Walker, author of Make a Joyful Noise, was interviewed on BlogTalkRadio. The interview was conducted on Sept. 22, 2008. Book details >>
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College Sense wins USA Book News 2008 award | Posted on January 7, 2009
Tawan Perry’s College Sense: What College and High School Advisors Don’t Tell You about College was selected as the winner of the “College Guides” category of the USA Book News 2008 National Best Book Awards. Book details >>
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