March 21, 2008

Erin Bell Discusses the Life-Altering Effect of Stress Relief in Woman's World

In the March 24, 2008, edition of Woman's World, Erin Bell shares the story behind her story of chronic stress, Miss Diagnosed: Unraveling Chronic Stress. The article detailed the events in Bell's life that led up to developing an elevated cortisol level and the 15-year journey she took in order to finally be diagnosed. "It's not all in your head!" said Bell. "Stress can be life-altering. But now I feel like a new person!"

March 1, 2008

Alex Wright Gets to the ESSENCE of Relationships

Alex Wright, the author of How to Get and Keep A Good Man: From Successfully Single to Happily Married, was one of the experts weighing in on “The Ex-factor” in the March 2008 edition of ESSENCE. Wright, a relationship coach, offered his expertise on why one of the relationships that formed the focus of the article fell apart. “Women think the guys aren’t ready,” said Wright, “but the truth is, they’re often not the right woman for that guy.”

Feb. 11, 2008

Amy Nathan's Book Honored by Washington Post

TAKE A SEAT — MAKE A STAND: A HERO IN THE FAMILY, by Amy Nathan, was the "Book of the Week" in the The Washington Post's Feb. 11 KidsPost. The Post's review notes that this book, which highlights an unsung Civil Rights hero, shows how those who stood up during the Jim Crow era — whether famous or not — were heroes.

Jan. 18, 2008

Ammini Ramachandran Adds Flavor to Saveur Top 100 List

Ammini Ramachandran's Grains, Greens, and Grated Coconuts: Recipes and Remembrances of a Vegetarian Legacy appeared on Saveur magazine's 2008 Top 100 list. Making the list at No. 76, along with three other self-published cookbooks, the article said, "Unfiltered culinary passion seems hard to come by in cookbooks these days, which is why we celebrate the new generation of Self-Published Cookbooks."

Jan. 11, 2008

Abu Ghraib Through the Eyes of Michael Keller in St. Petersburg Times

The St. Petersburg Times (St. Petersburg, Fla.) reports on the struggle of Michael Keller to end torture at Abu Ghraib. The Abu Ghraib prison was originally known as the place where Saddam Hussein's government carried out torture and executions and later made headlines for acts of torture committed by some personnel of the 372nd Military Police Company of the United States. A sergeant who was assigned to the infamous prison, Keller's story is told for the first time in the recently published book Torture Central: E-mails from Abu Ghraib.

Dec. 4, 2007

Lisa Wagner and Elementary School Authors Featured in the Daily Record

Twenty-two 9-year-old authors were featured in a heartwarming article for the Daily Record (Mount Olive, N.J.). With the help of their second grade teacher, Ann Scotland, the students embarked on a two-year project: compiling their own stories of random acts of kindness. Author Lisa Wagner, who led the project, brought together the essays to create the iUniverse title, Treasures of a Teacher's Heart.

Nov. 6, 2007

Pradeep Anand Featured in Houston Chronicle

Pradeep Anand, the author of An Indian in Cowboy Country: Stories from an Immigrant's Life, took center stage in a feature story for the Houston Chronicle. The article focused on the theme of Anand's novel, the migration experiences of Indian Americans in Houston. The writer said, "But many readers in Houston's large and growing immigrant community say An Indian in Cowboy Country is about their lives, as well."

Nov. 1, 2007

Sharon Lund Embraces Life in O, The Oprah Magazine Feature

Sharon Lund, the author of Sacred Living, Sacred Dying: A Guide to Embracing Life and Death, was featured in the November 2007 issue of O, The Oprah Magazine. In the article titled "To Beat the Unbeatable Foe," Lund detailed her life from discovering she was HIV-positive in 1986 to finding love and not only acceptance of her condition, but being able to view it as a blessing, making her who she is today. At one point, Sharon had only three T cells, "Yeah, I call them Hope, Love and Laughter," said Sharon, "They're always with me."

Oct. 12, 2007

D.T. Pollard Makes ESSENCE Best Seller List

Author D.T. Pollard's Rooftop Diva: A Novel of Triumph After Katrina was listed at number 10, in the hardcover fiction category, on the ESSENCE Extended Best Sellers List for October 2007. The magazine's list is based on reports of retail sales. Respondents are African-American bookstores.

Oct. 8, 2007

Elliott Levine's The Remembered Makes Memorable Impression in Newsday

Newsday's Robert Kahn profiled an upcoming stage performance of Elliott Levine's The Remembered in its Oct. 8 edition. The Remembered is a play that focuses on the personal experiences of those who visit, and leave letters, at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. The performance piece, which takes place at Hofstra University's John Cranford Adams Playhouse, includes excerpts of letters that can be found on the memorial's "Virtual Wall." "For his play," Kahn said, "Levine selected anecdotes that were written mostly during the online site's first week of operation."

Sept. 18, 2007

Leslie Lipton Focuses on Tomorrow in USA Today

In the Sept. 18 edition of USA Today, Leslie Lipton discusses how her experiences with shy eating have influenced her to open up to girls across the country about eating disorders. Lipton, the author of Unwell, says the shy-eating disorder, which is sometimes a precursor to anorexia, is rampant. "People don't seem to look at girls as needing food", she says.

Sept. 17, 2007

Vanessa Maltin Plants Seed for Wheat Alternative in Newsweek

For its Sept. 17 issue, Newsweek interviewed iUniverse author Vanessa Maltin in a health feature article for celiac disease. Maltin, author of Beyond Rice Cakes: A Young Person's Guide to Cooking, Eating and Living Gluten-Free, shares how the gluten-intolerant disease impacted her life as she brought awareness of her condition to those around her. Celiac disease, which was initially thought to be rare in the United States, affects approximately 3 million Americans.

Sept. 11, 2007

Jeff Scarborough Revisits 9/11 on The Today Show

To commemorate Sept. 11, NBC's The Today Show featured Jeff Scarborough, the iUniverse author of September Camera, on Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2007. Scarborough, the first NBC cameraman to go live from the scene when the attacks began, reflects on the events of that day in the segment titled "In His Own Words." September Camera captures the events as they unfolded from Scarborough's firsthand perspective at ground zero.

July 16, 2007

Dominic Carter Interviewed on Broadcasting & Cable

In a feature story by Broadcasting & Cable, journalist and iUniverse author Dominic Carter was hailed as "the face of Gotham politics." As a political reporter for NY1 News, he's got the inside track on the rise of several of today's presidential contenders. Carter discussed his troubled childhood and its impact on his decision to become a journalist. You can read more about his personal story in his memoir, No Momma's Boy.

July 8, 2007

iUniverse Authors Featured in Newsday

The Sunday, July 8, 2007 edition of Newsday ran a column in the Business section on how self-publishing a book can positively impact your professional career. Columnist Patricia Kitchen interviewed iUniverse authors Constance Brown-Riggs and Deborah Brown-Volkman in addition to iUniverse Vice President of Strategy Susan Driscoll for the article. The authors related their experience of self-publishing a book and how their book helped create new opportunities, visibility and credibility that have enhanced their professional lives.

July 5, 2007

Aphrodite Jones Featured on the O'Reilly Factor

Bill O'Reilly interviewed Aphrodite Jones about her book, Michael Jackson Conspiracy, on the "Back to the Book" segment of The O'Reilly Factor. Jones outlined a conspiracy among the press to convict an innocent man and discussed how she got caught up in the media circus surrounding the Michael Jackson trial. Watch a video of the interview on YouTube.com.

June 3, 2007

Aphrodite Jones Featured on Geraldo

Aphrodite Jones discussed her new book, Michael Jackson Conspiracy with a panel, which included Mark Fuhrman, on Geraldo At Large on June 3, 2007. You can view a two-part video of the lively discussion on YouTube (Part I and Part II).

May 29, 2007

Author William Thiel Appears on Montel Williams Show

William Thiel, author of the iUniverse book A Promise Fulfilled, was a featured guest on the Tuesday, May 22, 2007 edition of Montel, the popular daytime talk show hosted by Montel Williams. The program discussed the topic of preventable medical errors and their residual effects on spouses and families. It also explored how some victims of medical mistakes have used their experiences to help others avoid the same tragedies.

May 21, 2007

Dominic Carter Interviewed on WNYC

Author and journalist Dominic Carter was interviewed on WNYC's The Brian Lehrer Show on Monday, May 21, 2007. Carter is the author of the iUniverse book No Momma's Boy, a gut-wrenching memoir about the childhood abuse he suffered at the hands of his mother, a paranoid schizophrenic. During the interview, Carter discusses the reasons for publishing his very personal story, the obstacles he faced as a child, his family life today and his esteemed journalistic career. Listen to Dominic Carter's interview on WNYC.

May 14, 2007

Cagney & Lacey Promote iUniverse Book on The View

Author Barney Rosenzweig's iUniverse book Cagney & Lacey…and Me was prominently featured on the May 14, 2007 edition of ABC's popular daytime talk show, The View. Rosenzweig produced the 1980s television show Cagney & Lacey, and he is also married to Sharon Gless, the actress who portrayed Chris Cagney. Gless and Tyne Daly, the actress who portrayed Mary Beth Lacey, appeared on The View to promote both Rosenzweig's book and the release of the classic television show on DVD. Producers of The View gave a copy of Rosenzweig's book to each member of the studio audience. After the show, Cagney & Lacey…and Me began to climb the charts at Amazon.com, making it up to around #850 at last report. Watch a video clip of Cagney & Lacey on The View.