Sourcebooks Signs a Multi-Book Contract with Anger Habit author, Carl Semmelroth

Lincoln, Neb. - July 21, 2004 - Publisher iUniverse announced today that author Carl Semmelroth, a member of the iUniverse Star Program, has signed a publishing contract with Sourcebooks. The three-book deal includes Semmelroth's The Anger Habit and The Anger Habit Workbook, originally published by iUniverse, and a third book to be published by Sourcebooks in 2005.

"We feel fortunate to have chosen iUniverse to help us self-publish our work," Semmelroth said. "iUniverse led The Anger Habit series directly to a multi-book contract with Sourcebooks, Inc."

Selling more than 15,000 copies while self-published through iUniverse, The Anger Habit has become one of the leaders in the anger-management category. Semmelroth details how responding with anger is a powerful tool to gain control of a conversation or situation. The series provides the necessary tools to break the cycle of anger and improve relationships with others.

iUniverse's President and CEO, Susan Driscoll, said that authors like Semmelroth have great potential, but often find it difficult to break into the traditional market. Having a published book allows traditional publishers to see an author's vision. "iUniverse's Roadmap to Publishing Success is all about helping authors showcase their talent and attain new levels of success," Driscoll said.

"As an editor, it's a thrill to discover and help authors who are truly on their way up," said Peter Lynch, Editor, Sourcebooks, Inc.

About iUniverse, Inc.

iUniverse, Inc. 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, Inc. partners with industry leading author organizations, including the Authors Guild and ASJA to bring innovative publishing programs to their members.

The Anger Habit: Proven Principles to Calm the Stormy Mind ISBN: 1-4022-0334-9 • 6x9 • Trade Paper • 152 pp. • $12.95 U.S. / $19.95 CAN