iUniverse Authors Showcased at L.A. Times Festival of Books 2003

Book Signings, Activities to Feature More Than 30 iUniverse Authors at Booth 924

Lincoln, Neb. - April 22, 2003 - iUniverse, one of the largest publishers in the United States, today announced that more than 30 iUniverse authors will be on hand for one of the country's premier literary events, the eighth annual Los Angeles Times Festival of Books. The festival is being held in Los Angeles at the UCLA Campus Sat., April 26 and Sun., April 27.

iUniverse author activities will center around booth 924, "Patton's Quill," hosted by Rick Patton and Katrina Patton, authors of A Journey Into Imagination. Featured iUniverse authors and exhibitors include Richard Manley, author of A Portrait for Healing, and James Rozhon, author of The End Of Time and A Matter Of Faith.

"The iUniverse authors at this event are outstanding and represent a myriad of writing genres," says Rick Patton. "We encourage all literary enthusiasts to stop by our booth, chat with the authors, and sample the incredible range of titles available."

Noteable iUniverse authors at the show include actress and talk show host Bianca Rossini, author of Julia, and Liz Kelly, author of SMART Man Hunting. The booth will also feature an hourly book raffle from noon to 6 p.m. Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday.

"We're proud of the quality authors that iUniverse attracts and that so many of them are being showcased at this premier event," says Kimra Hawley, president and CEO of iUniverse.

Other participating iUniverse include: James Arlington, Dale Aycock, Joe Bright, Diane Brown, Stephanie Burkhart, Gerald Davis, Jack Feliz, Charlotte Foster, Anthony Gavin, Don Goodman, Harlan Hague, Larry Hansen, Ethyl Katz, Brent Kernan, Mike & Veronica Krath, Allen Mabra, Judith Marlane, Mark Nicholas & Jane Christine, John Piper, Craig Reed, Debra Roland, Lois Santalo, Piero Scaruffi, and Scott Ski.

About iUniverse, Inc.

iUniverse helps individuals publish, market, and sell fiction and non-fiction books. The company is one of the largest publishers in the United States and publishes more than 5,000 new titles per year. iUniverse partners with industry leading author organizations, including the Authors Guild, ASJA, and the Mystery Writers of America, to bring innovative publishing programs to their members. The company's major investors include Warburg Pincus and Barnes & Noble.