Books and Publishing

MIAMI, Fla. -- 'Papal Rogues' (ISBN: 978-1936183029), the debut thriller by author Ron Wilk is now available on Amazon.com, ronwilkfiction.com, and through book stores nationwide. Papal Rogues is published by Langdon Street Press and draws the reader into the clandestine underbelly of corporate America, the U.S. Military and most shockingly -- the Vatican.

TORRANCE, Calif. -- Neotrope today announced it has joined in sponsoring the second annual Self-Publishers Online Conference (SPOC), a three-day virtual event that features a total of 15 expert speakers, and which will take place May 12-14, 2010. Neotrope's Send2Press(R) Newswire service will be providing both promotional services for the event, as well as discounts on book promotion packages for attending book authors and small publishers.

SANDPOINT, Idaho -- The second annual Self-Publishers Online Conference (SPOC) gives entrepreneurial writers, authors, and publishers the opportunity to learn from experts in book publishing from the convenience of their own office. At SPOC, everyone is encouraged to 'Live Long and Publish!' This three-day virtual event features expert speakers on May 12, 13, and 14, 2010.

COSTA MESA, Calif. -- Smart Imagination, a creative house and publisher with a focal point of serving humanitarian efforts, today announces its debut book in the Tattoo Stories series benefiting Starlight Children's Foundation. The art of tattoos has intrigued many people in various cultures around the world. 'Tattoo Stories' (ISBN: 978-0-9842417-0-5) not only addresses taboos plaguing the art form, but draws readers in for an intimate look at journeys, experiences and cultures.

TORRANCE, Calif. -- For the first quarter of 2010, Publishers Newswire (PNW), an online resource established in 2004 for small publishers, as well as lesser known and first-time book authors, has today announced its latest semi-annual 'Books to Bookmark' list. This is a round-up of 13 new and recent interesting books which are often missed due to not originating from major New York book publishing houses, or 'big name' authors.

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- 'Altar Boy Altered Life' (ISBN 978-159858-724-1, Dog Ear Publishing) is a new book released by author David Price. When he becomes depressed and suicidal in 1993 at age 28, David Price decides to seek therapy. During his sessions David begins to uncover repressed memories of being sexually abused as a teen (1979-1984) by a trusted and well-loved Catholic priest.

BENTONVILLE, Ark. -- Author Cari Kaufman has a message: while Facebook may have increased the sheer volume of people you are in contact with, only intentional interactions will create the deep, meaningful friendships we all need to find joy in uncertain times. In her new book, 'Living Life with Strings Attached' (IBSN: 978-0-557-31564-2), Cari explains how the cultural trend of superficial and uncommitted associations has left us feeling lonely and disconnected.

FORT WORTH, Texas -- If you have a friend or loved one who is ready for a new start, please consider the inspirational book 'Getting Up & Starting Over' (ISBN: 978-0-9842743-0-7, Trading Life Publishing) by Steven D. Smallwood. Sometimes it takes a third party to speak the same things we speak to our loved ones over and over. In this inspirational book about starting over, in his own conversational approach, Steven shares his thoughts on getting up wherever you may find yourself in life's journey.

BOSTON, Mass. -- Smoked Goldeye Press this week announced the release of a children's picture book that aims to explain how new money from...

POMONA, N.Y. -- The new book, "Brain Drain" (ISBN-13: 978-0984196302), authored by Charles F. Glassman, M.D., FACP, is a powerful work of non-fiction that...

LAGUNA BEACH, Calif. -- Hardly a week goes by without some sort of unethical behavior making national headlines. Whether it is a media hoax...

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Kevin Glavin Publishing announced today the release of "Rock Star's Rainbow" (ISBN: 978-0-9825466-0-4), a new novel chronicling a recent and...

EUREKA, Mont. -- In his latest book titled, "Saving Eden" (ISBN 13: 978-0-9791293-9-1), set in the Tobacco Valley, Montana author David C. Deavours shares...

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. -- The media is saturated with real-life accounts of financial scoundrels such as Madoff, Sanford, and Rothstein making people sadly aware...

TAMPA, Fla. -- "In Defense Of Thomas Jefferson" (ISBN: 978-0-312-56100-0), has just been published by St. Martins Press and concerns the major historical controversy...

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- From the very first page, to the final departing scene, "The Unbearable Sadness of Zilch" (ISBN: 9781440158261) by Konrad Ventana...

ALBANY, N.Y. -- Sageous Press has announced the release of "Party Line" (ISBN 978-0-578-03593-2). a new novel by Peter A. Luber. This, Luber's second...

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. -- If you have never heard of "Natural Harvest," the only semen-based cookbook currently on the market, you are not alone....

BOWIE, Md. -- Mind Wings Audio, an audio publishing company, introduces a new market for fiction - the one hour audio story CD. These...

NEW YORK, N.Y. -- A new booklet by author and business expert Marty Niedelman, "Rx For Success" (www.martivation.com), is a clear concise manuscript to...

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- No one is innocent ... not in this town. In this town, the apocalypse has come and gone, lifting the...

REDONDO BEACH, Calif. -- Publishers Newswire, an online resource for small publishers, as well as lesser known and first-time book authors, has announced its...

WINTER HAVEN, Fla. -- Home court advantage is often referred to in sports, but does it really exist? According to author, Tom D. Freijo,...

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Our eyes of flesh see only noir! Even before its official release, a new novel was making the rounds among...