Russell Hamilton, author of Agent of Influence, was interviewed on the Living Better radio show on 84 WHAS. “I’m fascinated by foreign affairs, politics and things of that nature,” Hamilton said. Book details >>

Spokenbook.net featured Thomas Bruce Wheeler’s book, The New Finding Sherlock’s London, on their London news page. Book details >>

Dad, Me, and Muhammad Ali, by Felix Manuel Rodriguez, received a positive review from the Serve America blog. “This children’s book is more than just a book, it is an emotional experience that has the reader captivated in the main character, Jo-Jo’s life,” said the blog. Book details >>

Larry Jaffee’s Albert Square & Me was highlighted on James Wolcott’s Blog on VanityFair.com. “Jaffee is the best friend on this side of the Atlantic that EastEnders has ever had,” said Wolcott. Book details >>

Tom Hernandez, author of Chocolate Cows and Purple Cheese, was featured in The Herald-News (Chicago).  “Although Hernandez’s stories are personal, most people readily relate to the universal themes they present,” said The Herald-News. Book details >>

The Daily Review Atlas (Monmouth, Ill.) featured William Urban, author of many books including The Dean Returns from the Dead. This book is the fourth in Urban’s seven-part mystery series. “It all comes together in the end,” said Urban. Book details >>

Ron Goodreau’s The Khan Dilemma received a positive review by Midwest Book Review. “The Khan Dilemma is riveting reading that won’t be easy to put down,” said the Review. Book details >>

Blogs of Wrath, by Todd “Nuke ‘Em” Noker and Zack D. Shutt, was featured on BoysRead.org. BoysRead.org works to decrease violence in young men while increasing literacy. Book details >>

The Midwest Book Review gave a positive review of Laura Pedersen’s Best Bet. “Best Bet is an entertaining read that is well worth considering for young adult fiction readers,” said the Review. Book details >>

The Northfield News (Northfield, Minn.) featured Yohann de Silva, author of The Opportunists. De Silva’s job in the U.S. Department of State brought him to Uzbekistan, where he stayed on assignment for two years. The country provided him inspiration for his book. “I tried to capture the country and the people as best as possible,” he said. Book details >>

The 2009 Los Angeles Book Festival gave Deadly Exchange, by Geoffrey Cluckman, an honorable mention. The book placed in the ‘Fiction’ category. Book details >>

The Arlington Connection (Alexandria, Va.) interviewed Yohann de Silva, author of The Opportunists. “My goal is to present foreign countries and cultures through interesting page-turners,” de Silva told the Connection. Book details >>

The New Oxford Review gave a positive review of The Mass in My Life by Rosemary Lunardini. “This book is a joy to read. But more than that, it has greatly enriched my own experience of the Mass,” said the reviewer. Book details >>

Towanna B. Freeman D.D, author of Purposeful Action, was interviewed on AOL Black Voices. Freeman, a mother, wife and business owner, faces many challenges juggling her lifestyle. “Having a balanced personal and professional life requires separating business demands, activities, and accomplishments from the rest of your life,” she told AOL. Book details >>

The Daily Freeman (Kingston, N.Y.) featured Wayne Beyea, author of many books including Reflections From the Shield. The book reflects Beyea’s years in the police force. “There are some interesting things I write about in that book that people might not know, cases that were actually quite famous,” he told the Freeman. Book details >>

Charles M. Grist, author of My Last War, was named the grand prize winner of the 2009 DIY Book Festival. The DIY Reporter praised the book. “Grist’s clear-eyed sense of duty and his compassion for all in the chaos of war is the real focus of the book, which serves as a great reminder of the human side of combat.” Book details >>

Joshua Rodgers, author of Embers From The Bridge, was featured in Foster’s Daily Democrat (Somersworth, N.H.). Rodgers set his book in the local New Hampshire area. “Embers is a story about family love, loyalty and secrets,” he tells the Democrat, “and it was a real easy decision for me to set the tale here, considering how much I love the area.”  Book details >>

WTNH 8 Connecticut interviewed Felix Manuel Rodriguez, author of Dad, Me and Muhammad Ali. Rodriguez, one of seven children raised by his single mother, changed his life for the better when he had his first child. His book outlines a father and son relationship. “The inspiration is my son,” he told WTNH. Book details >>

The National Post featured Ute Lawrence, author of The Power of Trauma. Lawrence’s life changed after she was involved in the largest car pile-up in Canadian history. She was later diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder and founded the Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Association. “I’m dedicated to sharing the insights that I’ve had to help others,” she tells the Post. Book details >>

The Tyler Morning Telegraph (Tyler, Texas) featured Leslie Wagner-Wilson, author of Slavery of Faith. Wager-Wilson, a survivor of the Jonestown Massacre, recounted her experience with Jim Jones to the Telegraph. “I saw the devil with my own eyes. I talked with him, lived with him and almost died because of him.” Book details >>

The Antigua Sun featured Chante’ U. Codrinton, author of Why We Are… Where We Are… Who We Are…! The book successfully launched in early January. “A full house turned out at the event’s venue to find out exactly what this book was all about,” said the Sun. Book details >>

Chante’ U. Codrington, author of Why We Are… Where We Are… Who We Are…!, was featured in the Antigua Observer. “As a student, I speak on the educational system in America, and tackle the issue of racism and the misinterpretation of words in the bible relating particularly to Adam and Eve,” Codrington told the Observer. Book details >>

The International Brotherhood of Magicians reviewed S. Roy Stevenson’s The Magic Act. The reviewer allowed friends to read Stevenson’s book with their eight-year-old son. “While it is clearly written for children, his parents also liked the book and enjoyed the little cliffhangers that kept them reading it along with their son,” said the reviewer. Book details >>