Jul 23, 2013

Lonnie M. Long and Gary B. Blackburn Announce Release of ‘Unlikely Warriors’

DAVIDSON, N.C. (PRWEB) July 23, 2013 - “Unlikely Warriors: The Army Security Agency's Secret War in Vietnam 1961-1973” (published by iUniverse) by authors Lonnie M. Long and Gary B. Blackburn is a new military history book which takes readers into the Vietnam War and follows members of the Army Security Agency (ASA) as they conduct top secret missions. Long and Blackburn chart the years that ASA operated in Vietnam – occurring from 1961 to 1973....

MJR’s New Novel Casts a Spell over Readers

Toronto (PRWEB) July 23, 2013 - The story of the Salem Witch Trials has captured the imaginations of great writers such as Nathanial Hawthorne and Arthur Miller. Author MJR now joins their ranks with his new book, "I Am Dianna" (published by iUniverse), an enticing blend of modernity and the supernatural. "This book was originally written in a ninth-grade English class as a 1,000-word story about the supernatural," says MJR. "For whatever reason,...

Jul 22, 2013

Author James Robert Russell Releases New Memoir on Love and Relationships

MENTOR, Ohio (PRWEB) July 21, 2013 - What initially was self-reflection to heal wounds and renew hope became James Robert Russell’s newest work, “Delicious Rejection: The Memoirs of a Hopeless Romantic” (published by iUniverse). “Delicious Rejection” chronicles a life from boyhood to manhood through short stories, poetry and personal observations. It is passionate, descriptive, humorous, and often times painful, but ultimately a valiant search for...

Patricia Anne Dye’s ‘The Seven Sages’ Explores Wisdom-based World

CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand (PRWEB) July 21, 2013 - With the publication of her new novel “The Seven Sages” (published by iUniverse), author Patricia Anne Dye presents readers with a transformative tale about seven wise beings who live on the Earth at this time. Each exemplifies a way of living wisely and well from the integrity of the soul. Many world legends suggest that at any given time, seven sages live on the Earth. They are tasked with the...

New Book 'Of One Womb' Is Author G. Paul Lawrence’s Take on Race and Relations

Tucson, AZ (PRWEB) July 22, 2013 - "Of One Womb: The Essence of Two Families" (published by iUniverse) is the story of James Lee Trucker. The story opens in Louisiana and moves to the suburbs of Los Angeles. Twenty-five years after losing her son to unscrupulous in-laws, Dorothy receives a letter from her son, James Lee, informing her that he wants to meet her, and he would be in LA the next day. With an inter-racial marriage, Dorothy must determine...

Jul 20, 2013

Gail L. Black’s Personal Experiences Revealed in New Memoir

WESTFIELD, N.Y. (PRWEB) July 19, 2013 - "Asses and Angels: A Journey from Abuse to Achievement" (published by iUniverse) is the life story of Gail L. Black, a successful businesswoman who learned not only how to survive an abusive past, but to thrive in its wake. Black, who produces much-lauded homemade fruit syrups on her working farm, has converted her tasty expertise into a flourishing business. Black’s farm and agri-tourism gift shop are nestled...

Jul 19, 2013

Grace Snow and Jack Wilde Turn Game into Fantasy Novel

MONUMENT, Colo. (PRWEB) July 19, 2013 - When Grace Snow met Jack Wilde in college, they were playing the role-playing game, Elements, that Wilde had shared with his friends. The two quickly realized the game’s potential for a novel adaptation. The result became, “Elements: Prism’s Edge” (published by iUniverse), the first in their Elements series. “Some of the book characters are based off of characters created by players from the role-playing sessions...

Author Robyn Tocker Releases ‘In A Cottage We Once Knew’

(PRWEB) July 19, 2013 Regina, Saskatchewan - In her new book, "In A Cottage We Once Knew" (Published by iUniverse), the first in the Ever After Tales series, author Robyn Tocker meshes together a fantastical setting with the modern day world and its problems. It tells the story of what it means to be a family, the start of a first love and finding one’s identity. The book transports readers to the 1500's in Germany, where Snow White's children,...

James DeVries Presents New Novel, ‘Beyond Duty’

Salem, OR (PRWEB) July 19, 2013 - In his latest book, “Beyond Duty” (published by iUniverse), author James DeVries returns to his character Jeff Lacy, placing him in extraordinary circumstances and allowing his heroism to shine. “I hope,” DeVries says, “to show the general public that not all military and civilian assignments are safe and clean.” Jeff Lacy has no particular or special skills, but the circumstances in which he finds himself encourage...

Eddie L. Barnes Launches New Marketing Campaign for Old West Gunfighter Novel

Horseshoe Bay, Texas (PRWEB) July 19, 2013 - Author Eddie L. Barnes, with the publication of his 2011 Western novel, “The Diary of a Gunfighter” (published by iUniverse), which is getting a revived marketing push in 2013, explores the traits and mores that make the Western genre what it is. “The Diary of a Gunfighter” is the story of Simon James Sublette, a man deeply scarred by the Civil War. He sets out wandering the West looking for serenity...

Jul 18, 2013

John W. Gorski Takes Inspiration from Whitman and Dickinson

Seattle, WA (PRWEB) July 18, 2013 - For poet John W. Gorski, music, art and literature have been a saving grace. In “Blue Period in Seattle: Selected Poems (1991-2011)” (published by iUniverse), Gorski finds the physical beauty of everyday situations despite the negative aspects he has faced in his own life. Of his poetry, Gorski says, “I have strong visual and auditory impressions of the cities and suburbs I’ve lived in. I have a wry, even dry...

James H. Smith Pens Fun Algebra Workbook

CHESAPEAKE, Va. (PRWEB) July 18, 2013 CHESAPEAKE, Va. – For many young students, algebra is the bane of existence, posing problem upon problem and always ending with the infuriating phrase, “Solve for x.” James H. Smith spent his 32-year teaching career assisting students in mastering algebra. The supplementary activities used in his lesson plans serve as the foundation for his new activity workbook, “Algebra 1 Activities” (published by iUniverse). “It...

Jul 17, 2013

Evenell Sanders Turns Life’s Hardships into Poetry

(PRWEB) July 17, 2013 - NEWTON, Miss. - In her debut book of poetry and song, “My Life Experiences: From Having Cancer to Finding Out God Is the Answer—A Little Bit of It All” (published by iUniverse), Evenell Sanders hopes to bring comfort and hope to other people going through death and sickness. Sander’s poetry comes from the hardships she faced. In one week, she lost her father and then her brother, and the following year, she went through a...

Author Lola Albion Publishes Her Adventures in New Book, ‘Working My Way through Retirement’

BRISBANE, Australia (PRWEB) July 17, 2013 - In “Working My Way through Retirement: E-Mails from Afar” (published by iUniverse) author Lola Albion recounts the many surprising and totally unexpected experiences that awaited her in places all over the world: places as far apart as a remote Aboriginal community in northern Australia to the more exotic lands of the Middle East. Albion, who is retired, writes with joy and candor as she details her travels,...

Mitchell Frogge Tells Both Outcomes of Life and Death

Hendersonville, TN (PRWEB) July 17, 2013 - Nobel Prize winner Brian Field’s life hangs by a thread. The lone survivor of a shootout at the Nobel Prize ceremony, Brian’s life suddenly causes time to split off into two dimensions, one where he lives and the other where he dies. Both storylines are brought to life in Mitchell Frogge’s 2000 novel, “The Physicist” (published by iUniverse), which is getting a revived marketing campaign in 2013. “It started...

Arlene Warner Presents Novel 'Labor of the Heart'

Lacrosse, KS (PRWEB) July 17, 2013 - In her new novel, "Labor of the Heart" (published by iUniverse), Christian author Arlene Warner presents a tale of two young immigrants struggling with faith, hardships and romance. Katerina Zanonna and Clemente Basetti meet on an immigrant boat in 1893. A few years later, their paths cross in Kansas. "Labor of the Heart" depicts their struggles in a new land, conflicts with each other, their families and within...

J. Sanderson’s "Shadows Present, Shadow’s Past" to Appear at Trade Shows across the Country

MADISON, N.H. (PRWEB) July 17, 2013 - A sad death and an unexpected legacy offer the three Evans sisters an opportunity for a new start in life and a chance to return to their old hometown. However, things are no longer as they remember, and upon returning they uncover old secrets, some leading to a terrible and haunting tragedy. It is this exciting new supernatural thriller that author J. Sanderson shares in his book, "Shadows Present, Shadows Past"...

Jul 15, 2013

Blair Stevens Urges Readers to Make Their Choices

Whittier, CA (PRWEB) July 15, 2013 - In his new book, "I Made My Choice – Have You?: One Man’s Thoughts on Issues in Our National News and Possible Solutions" (published by iUniverse), author Blair Stevens touches on many current events in American politics and culture, offering readers an alternative viewpoint to what can be found in news media and national leadership. Stevens is an everyman, a typical American, husband, father and business man....

Book Presents The Case of One Woman Who Fought Against The IRS

New York City, N.Y. (PRWEB) July 15, 2013 - Dealing with the IRS may not have been the most rewarding experience for most people, especially for a woman who endured the agony brought about by a five-year tax audit plan. In Beating the IRS Tax Squeeze (published by iUniverse), readers will unveil a David-and-Goliath tale. Handing insights on how to deal with an intimidating and powerful government agency such as the IRS, this work equips readers...

Author Vincent E. Green Takes a Stand Against Corruption in Government, Society

New York (PRWEB) July 12, 2013 - To most people, corruption is a sound bite on the evening news. The reality is that corruption is more akin to a vampire bite – killing some and converting others. The long lasting effects of corruption on society and how to effectively combat it are discussed in Vincent E. Green’s new book, Corruption in the Twenty-First Century: Combating Unethical Practices in Government, Commerce, and Society. With a foreword...

Author Judith Lovell Explores Old-Fashioned Social Media through Her Grandfather's Letters

New York (PRWEB) July 12, 2013 - This June marked the eighth anniversary of National Caribbean American Heritage Month, a time for America to remember that Caribbean immigrants helped shape the United States. One of these immigrants, David Hurd, recorded his experiences through multiple handwritten letters to his long-distance pen pal love. These letters have been collected by his granddaughter, Judith C. Lovell, in the new book, Papa’s Letters:...

Jul 12, 2013

Author Jude Morgan’s Sporting Story “National Past Time: Kingpin Alley”

BROWNSBURG, Ind. (PRWEB) July 12, 2013 - “National Past Time: Kingpin Alley” (published by iUniverse) is a novel based around life in a bowling alley. Author Jude Morgan conveys key human foundations of living a life based on values, and how important it is not to get carried away by greed and jealousy. Growing up in a bowling alley owned by his parents, Morgan wanted to write a story based on his experience – “an amazing time……. for a boy who loved...

Louis R. Eltscher’s New Book Examines Men Who Tried to Kill Hitler

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (PRWEB) July 12, 2013 - In his new history book “Traitors or Patriots?: A Story of the German Anti-Nazi Resistance” (published by iUniverse) author and scholar Louis R. Eltscher explores the German men who, at the height of World War II, tried to assassinate Nazi leader Adolf Hitler. “This book is a classic morality tale,” Eltscher says, “a story of the eternal struggle between good and evil. It speaks of those who resisted that...

Bill Rogers and Steve Mueller Present ‘Crystal Balls’

Toronto (PRWEB) July 12, 2013 - Inspired by his friend and co-author’s allegedly psychic abilities, Bill Rogers brings audiences a fun and hilarious addition to the buddy picture genre with “Crystal Balls” (published by iUniverse), the book version of his comedic screenplay. “Crystal Balls” tells the story of four friends who unwittingly change their lives forever after making the fateful decision to step out of their ordinary lives and into an...

Jul 11, 2013

Joy Brisbane Presents New Book, ‘Walking with Spirit’

BUNINYONG, Australia (PRWEB) July 11, 2013 - In her new book “Walking with Spirit” (published by iUniverse) author Joy Brisbane offers readers a new path to finding happiness from within, rather than from without. “My book is a guide to help the reader gain self-love and self-acceptance,” Brisbane says. “It is an aid for people seeking to gain a deeper meaning in life and to find their inner spiritual path.” An excerpt from “Walking with Spirit”: “Real...