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September 2009
Ozoemene featured in The Guardian | Posted September 28, 2009
| Jekwu Ozoemene, author of Shadows of Existence, was featured in The Guardian (Nigeria). “The lyrical verse also showcases immense emotional power, sensory impact and conceptual interest,” The Guardian said. Book details >> |
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The Dream Warrior reviewed by Military Writers Society of America | Posted September 28, 2009
| Don Arndt of The Military Writers Society of America reviewed Anthony Chibbaro’s book The Dream Warrior. “…Most Navy veterans would identify with this author as they read how his service affected his life,” Arndt said. Book details >> |
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Lunardini featured in The Catholic Times | Posted September 28, 2009
| Rosemary Lunardini, author of The Mass in My Life, was reviewed by The Catholic Times, a publication by The Roman Catholic Diocese of Columbus, OH. “She recaptures childhood experiences, traces a path to adulthood, and in her elder years finds a wondrous gratitude for the Mass,” The Times said. Book details >> |
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Richardson received high honors in 2009 Premier Book Awards | Posted September 25, 2009
| Saved from Silence by Amanda Richardson won first place in the memoir/biography category of the 2009 Premier Book Awards. In her book, Richardson explores the confusion and fears surrounding her abusive childhood. Book details >> |
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Minniti won top award in 2009 Premier Book Awards | Posted September 25, 2009
Jackie Minniti won 2009 Premier Book of the Year for her book Project June Bug. The Premier Book Awards works to recognize authors and publishers for achievements in their genres. Book details >>
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Smith shares confessions with Herald-Review | Posted September 24, 2009
| The Herald-Review (Decatur, Ill.) featured poet Gabriel Smith Jr., author of Confessions of a Poet’s Heart. “Everyone can relate to these poems,” Smith tells Herald Review. Book details >>
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Dancing at the Edge featured on MingoWomen.com | Posted September 24, 2009
| MingoWomen.com featured Dancing at the Edge by Joe Lieberman. The site, devoted to the character of CaraMingo, also featured the book’s foreword by Ed Ames. Book details>> |
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Parrella highlighted on Jacksonville.com | Posted September 24, 2009
Jacksonville.com featured Maureen Parrella, iUniverse author who fulfilled her father’s dream by publishing his book Naked Escape, The Race for Peace. Her father wrote Naked Escape in the mid-1980s, but could not get it published. After her father’s death, Parrella worked to make publishing his book a reality. Book details >>
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Wild Things named finalist in Oregon Book Awards | Posted September 17, 2009
Wild Things by Donna Matrazzo was named a finalist in the category of general nonfiction in the 2009 Oregon Book Awards. The recipients will be recognized at the Oregon Book Awards ceremony. Book details >>
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Wicked Local Newport features Kalfel | Posted September 17, 2009
| Jesse Kalfel, author of So You’re Cremated … Now What? discussed his book and an upcoming ash-scattering cruise with Wicked Local Newport. Kalfel hopes the cruise will provide a way for people to memorialize loved ones. Book details >> |
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Secrets of My Heart featured on Black Star News | Posted September 15, 2009
Secrets of My Heart, by Doris Allimadi, was featured in Black Star News (New York City). The News calls the book original, modern, and relatable. Book details >>
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Absence of Goodness receives positive review from the Midwest Book Review | Posted September 15, 2009
| Isaac Morris’ The Absence of Goodness was recently reviewed by John Taylor of Midwest Book Review. “The Absence of Goodness is a fine adventure and mystery, sure to keep readers reading,” Taylor said. Book details >> |
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Reed interviewed on WHAS 11 Morning Show | Posted September 15, 2009
The WHAS 11 Morning Show interviewed T.K. Reed, author of the children’s fantasy novel Quasar and the Eye of the Serpent. Reed was inspired to write the book after playing games with her children. Book details >>
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The Complete Guide to Log Homes appeared in The Pueblo Chieftain | Posted September 15, 2009
Clyde Cremer, a co-author of The Complete Guide to Log Homes, was featured in The Pueblo Chieftain (Pueblo, Colo.) Cremer, an expert on wood as a building material, included information on living trees, logging and timber preparation, and log home care in his guidebook. Book details >>
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Mud Blood reviewed by Santa Monica Daily Press | Posted September 14, 2009
The Santa Monica Daily Press reviewed Joan Del Monte’s mystery thriller Mud Blood. “The narrative just pulls you along,” said the Daily Press. Book details >>
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Explosion in Paris highlighted in Frederick News Post | Posted September 14, 2009
Linda Masemore Pirrung, author of Explosion in Paris, was in the Frederick News Post (Frederick County, Md.). Explosion in Paris is Pirrung’s third novel. Book details >>
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Rodriguez reviewed and interviewed by ¿Que Pasa? Magazine | Posted September 14, 2009
Angie Parkinson of ¿Que Pasa? Magazine interviewed Felix Manuel Rodriguez and reviewed his book Dad, Me and Muhammad Ali. “It’s a story of a father/son relationship that is truly inspirational and a must for all families to read and enjoy,” Parkinson said. Book details >>
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Identidad featured Dad, Me and Muhammad Ali | Posted September 14, 2009
Identidad Hispanic Newspaper (Conn.) spotlighted Felix Manuel Rodriguez, author of Dad, Me and Muhammad Ali. Book details >>
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Mobray offers advice on Fox Business | Posted September 11, 2009
| Kaplan Mobray, author of The 10Ks of Personal Branding gave advice to job seekers on Fox Business. Mobray believes those looking for a job should use the Internet to their advantage. Book details >> |
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Burke spotlighted in The Age Diary column | Posted September 11, 2009
| Gerry Burke was featured in The Age Diary after confirming that his book From Beer to Paterernity foresaw the demise of Michael Jackson. Book details >> |
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Elakman featured on NBC South Florida Nightly News | Posted September 10, 2009
| Howard Elakman, author of Stepping Forward was on the NBC South Florida Nightly News. Elakman recently celebrated his 80th birthday by running 5 miles with 80 friends. Book details >> |
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Dancing with the Yumawalli found on High Contrast Review | Posted September 7, 2009
High Contrast Review, an online collection of words and images, featured Dancing with Yumawalli by CC Alick. The piece will be continued by a philosophy of independent publishing and the life history of Alick. Book details >>
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The Worksop Guardian remembers Martin | Posted September 5, 2009
The Worksop Guardian featured the friends and family of Gordon F. Martin. Martin, who battled Parkinson’s Disease, wrote poetry about his fight, loves and fears. Friends and family published his collection under the title You write poetry? Be serious!. Book details >>
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Lucas featured in The Charleston Gazette | Posted September 3, 2009
Conrad G. Lucas II, co-author of Europe Beyond Your Means, appeared in The Charleston Gazette. Lucas and William Norgard decided to write their own guidebook to Paris to help American tourists take advantage of the different culture. Book details >>
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The Silk Road Gourmet makes Editor’s Pick at MyGourmetConnection.com | Posted September 3, 2009
The Silk Road Gourmet, by Laura Kelley, was chosen for Editor’s Pick of MyGourmetConnection.com. “If you enjoy being creative in the kitchen,” said Gourmet Connection, “The Sild Road Gourmet is a good choice to add to your cookbook library.” Book details >>
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Finding Atticus in ReminderNews | Posted September 1, 2009
Laurie Gifford Adams shared the background of her novel Finding Atticus with the ReminderNews. Adams, an English teacher, invited her students to be involved in the editing process. Book details >>
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Kennedy interviewed on San Francisco Bay CBS 5 | Posted September 1, 2009
Sue Kwon of San Francisco Bay CBS 5 talked with Peggy Kennedy about her family’s memoir Approaching Neverland. Kennedy tells Kwon about the tragedy her family faced, including her mother’s mental illness. Book details >>
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Hamilton appears on CTV’s News at Noon | Posted September 1, 2009
Matt Hamilton shared his travel tips and stories found in his book Through Travel and Error with Leanne Cusack of CTV’s News at Noon (Ottowa, Ontario). Hamilton decided to leave the world of life insurance over a decade ago and has been travelling the world since. Book details >>
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Price Road featured in Eden’s Own Journal | Posted September 1, 2009
| Eden’s Own Journal spotlighted Price Road, by Elaine T. Jones. The Journal sited local Dr. Lois S. Miller as a reviewer of the book. “This novel by E.T. Jones is a delightful detailed tale about people living in a segregated region,” Miller said. Book details >> |
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Rodriguez appears in Registro | Posted September 1, 2009
Registro, a Connecticut-based Spanish newspaper, featured Felix Manuel Rodriguez, author of Dad, Me, and Muhammad Ali. Book details >>
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Kalfel featured in The Daily News | Posted September 1, 2009
Jesse Kalfel, author of So You’re Cremated…Now What?, described scattering ashes and other topics of cremation in The Daily News. “Jesse Kalfel has managed to take what is often a somber, emotional topic and create what he hopes is an entertaining yet informative guide ...,” said The News. Book details >>
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