Middle-Aged Backpacker Goes Around the World
In recent years, backpacking has become more popular with travelers especially in destinations like Southeast Asia, New Zealand and the Greek Islands. 05/14/2008
Saint Bob Releases Classics With Modern Twist
Independent publisher releases classic The Prince, with humorous and irreverent commentary, to teach the relevance of the classics to modern readers. 05/08/2008
New York Publisher Opposes Truth About Hollywood
New York publisher Peter Lang tries to force author to exclude accurate information about the U.S. film industry by threatening to block book publication. 04/27/2008
Book Club Cookout - Recipe for Summer Fun
Reading and cookouts are two of my favorite things. Summer is great because it gives me the chance to combine my interests by hosting a book club cookout. Here is... Fri, 16 May 2008 03:00:06 +0200
Wit's End by Karen Joy Fowler
Wit's End by Karen Joy Fowler is a funny, quick-paced mystery novel about a woman who learns more about her family history by moving in with her godmother, a reclusive... Wed, 14 May 2008 18:37:49 +0200
Paperback Pick: Loving Frank by Nancy Horan
The renowned architect Frank Lloyd Wright has received much historical attention, but author Nancy Horan turns her gaze on Mamah Borthwick, Wrights lover -- their long-term affair scandalized the public... Sat, 10 May 2008 18:50:02 +0200
Mother's Day Gifts for Readers
Mother's Day is just around the corner. Check out this list of Mother's Day Books to find something for the mom who loves to read.... Tue, 06 May 2008 02:33:10 +0200
New in Paperback: The Yiddish Policemen's Union by Michael Chabon
One of our Top 10 Books of 2007, The Yiddish Policemen's Union by Michael Chabon, is now available in paperback.
Read a complete review of The Yiddish Policemen's Union by Michael... Sat, 03 May 2008 23:18:21 +0200
Tune in to hear Cheryl Robinson on The Phenomenal Women Radio Show
Tune in to The Phenomenal Women Radio Show tonight, Tuesday, February 12, 2008 at 9 PM EST to hear Cheryl Robinson discussing her latest novel, Sweet Georgia Brown, with host, Michelle, and The Phenomenal Women Radio listeners!
The Phenomenal Women Radio Show is a tribute to the daily lives and struggles of women of color. The show serves as [...] Tue, 12 Feb 2008 23:33:57 +0000
The Deltareviewer gives everyone the 411 on Sweet Georgia Brown
Our next tour stop for this evening is for the Real Page Turner Book Review MySpace Blog where Deltareviewer, Monique Bruner, gives everyone the 411 on Sweet Georgia Brown by Cheryl Robinson. Check out this 5-star review online now!
Monique Bruner is an avid reader who reviews books for www.myspace.com/realpageturners. To her credit, Bruner co-wrote a textbook entitled, Strategies [...] Thu, 14 Feb 2008 03:07:28 +0000
Will you be Sweet Georgia Brown’s Valentine?
Happy Valentine’s Day to all of our Virtual Book Tour Travelers! Will you be Sweet Georgia Brown’s Valentine? If yes, then we invite you to tune in to the Writers Interlude Show with aNN Brown to hear best-selling author, Cheryl Robinson, talk about her new release, Sweet Georgia Brown.
Then after listening to the show, click [...] Thu, 14 Feb 2008 07:33:15 +0000
Book Club Central at MySpace welcomes The Humble Housewife 2008 Virtual Book Tour
The Humble Housewife 2008 Virtual Book Tour’s next stop for the weekend, February 15-17, 2008 is at Book Club Central at MySpace!
Book Club Central, hosted by The G.R.I.T.S. Online Reading Club, is where online and offline book clubs that have MySpace profiles unite! So if your book club has a MySpace profile, please send an ”add as friend” request and [...] Sat, 16 Feb 2008 02:31:46 +0000
Bergers Book Reviews gives Sweet Georgia Brown high marks
Our 21st virtual tour stop is at Bergers Book Reviews where author/reviewer, Alice Bergers, gives Georgia Brown high marks for being ”… a great role model for any woman who finds herself in a situation where she’s being taken advantage of, and ultimately must say, “Enough!” Read the rest of this excellent review!
Alice Berger is the author of a [...] Mon, 18 Feb 2008 06:00:43 +0000
Greg Keyes Newest Release
Author Greg Keyes, along with EDGE Science Fiction and Fantasy Publishing, releases his long-awaited collection, The Hounds of Ash and Other Tales of Fool Wolf, this month. Thu, 15 May 2008 07:00:00 GMT
Make a Short Video, Win an i-Pod Nano
EDGE Science Fiction and Fantasy Publishing along with Dragon Moon Press needs your help! From now until June 30, Edge is asking for your creativity for the chance to win a brand new i-Pod Nano, valued approximately at $200. Thu, 15 May 2008 07:00:00 GMT
New On-Line Publisher Offers DRM-free Digital Audio Short Stories
SAN DIEGO, Calif., May 8 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Local author Jim Musgrave is featured on Sniplits' beta test site. Anyone with a digital music player, smart phone or laptop understands the hunger for new content. Now, with the launch of Sniplits.com, there's a new source for entertainment on the Internet. Sniplits(SM) is publishing audio short stories, packaged as DRM-free MP3 files and playable on virtually any device capable of playing digital music. Thu, 08 May 2008 11:43:16 GMT
Thomas D. Mangelsen's Best Selling Book The Natural World is a Quiet Call to Action as the Earth Battles Global Warming
OMAHA, Neb., May 7 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Wondrous and enchanting yet fragile and at risk, 'The Natural World' (ISBN: 978-189031042-4), as seen through the eyes of celebrated nature photographer Thomas D. Mangelsen, chronicles ten distinct ecosystems that serve as islands of refuge not only for Earth's diversity of life but for the human spirit as well. Wed, 07 May 2008 07:31:44 GMT
Nurse Gives Dragons A Shot
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, April 30 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Keeping the forces of darkness away from his patients for the past twelve years has given cardiac nurse and published author, Paul Genesse an insight into what it takes to be a hero. Genesse writes fantasy novels about dragons and the heroes who face them. 'The Golden Cord, Book One of the Iron Dragon Series' (ISBN: 1594146594) is his debut novel. (VIDEO) Wed, 30 Apr 2008 08:49:32 GMT
Children's Adventure Book Captures the Reluctant Tween Readers!
SANTA CLARA, Calif., April 28 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Author D.L. Carroll announces children's chapter book, 'Sir Licksalot & The Maverick Fools' (ISBN: 1-60474-917-2) for Ages 9-12. Author D.L. Carroll intertwines alienation, adventure, and tween humor as the story of one boys struggle to fit in unfolds. This story demonstrates the acceptance of individuality and the power of friendship. Using dialogue children can relate to, the author captures even the most reluctant reader's attention. Mon, 28 Apr 2008 14:22:10 GMT
Hormone Balance: A Key to Fertility
SACRAMENTO, Calif., April 25 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- 7.3 million women experience infertility each year in the U.S. alone. In fact, 1 in 5 women have difficulty conceiving as more women than ever are having their first or subsequent child after the age of 35, a contributing factor of infertility. Enter Dr. Robert Greene's forthcoming book, 'PERFECT HORMONE BALANCE FOR FERTILITY: The Ultimate Guide to Getting Pregnant' (ISBN: 978-0-307-33740-5). Fri, 25 Apr 2008 15:11:26 GMT
Writers Interlude features Mary R. Butler, author of A Kiss in the Dark
Tune in to hear host, Ann Brown, kick off her first Writers Interlude Podcast Show for 2008 with author, comedian, playwright, and minister, Mary R. Butler!
In Mary Butler’s debut, A Kiss in the Dark, we see Billy who was abandoned as a child by his father, finds solace in his good friend Travis and his family. The two boys are [...]
Wed, 09 Jan 2008 22:36:16 +0000
Writers Interlude features Cheryl Robinson, author of Sweet Georgia Brown
Tune in to hear best-selling author, Cheryl Robinson talk about her new release, Sweet Georgia Brown with Writers Interlude host, Ann Brown
Happy Valentines Day everyone; today’s interview is a sweet one! In Cheryl Robinson’s new novel, Georgia Brown has always had her husband’s back; she was the sole bread winner while he struggled to establish a career [...]
Thu, 14 Feb 2008 07:00:49 +0000
Writers Interlude features Desiree Day, author of One G-String Short of Crazy
Tune in to hear author, Desiree Day talk about her new sexy drama-filled release, One G-String Short of Crazy, with Writers Interlude host, Ann Brown
From the author of Cruising and Crazy Love comes, One G-Strong Short of Crazy, a ‘I-can’t-believe-you-really-said-that’ novel about hot-as-hell twin sisters who share everything except their taste in men, and a [...]
Poet-On! features Ebony Farashuu, author of Butterfly Kisses: Poetry for the Many Faces of Love
Tune in to the brand new Poet-On! Podcast Show with Kenneth Bowens as he talks and listens to “sexy-poet,” Ebony Farashuu read from her collection, Butterfly Kisses: Poetry for the Many Faces of Love
Ebony Farashuu is an award winning poet and author. Butterfly Kisses was published in October 2002 and won “Honorable Mention” in [...]
