Entertainment: Books and Publishing - Press Releases

Marcus the Monkey the Illustrated Coffee Table Book for Children

Helen H. Wu is pleased to announce the launch of her Kickstarter Crowdfunding campaign to raise funds for the publication of her original children's picture book collection, Marcus The Monkey, which includes 4 illustrated stories. The campaign was launched on Monday the 27th July and is already generating great interest in the children's publishing field.

My Blood, My Sweat, and My Tears

JeWell Caples aka Je'Well has set the release date for her highly anticipated and controversial novel "My Blood, My Sweat and My Tears". The book is set set to be released on July 10, 2015 available as digital e-Book. Je'Well was once known as the first female R&B singer who signed to Death Row Records from 1992 to 1999. She was most known for her charting hit "Woman to Woman" from the Murder Was The Case soundtrack reaching 72nd on the Billboard Hot 100. Singing the infamous hooks on a lot of the seminal tracks that Death Row released in its heyday in the 90's including Tupac's Thug Passion, Dre's Dre Day, and Snoop's Gin & Juice.

I Am a Modern Mystic - So Are You, Becomes #1 Bestseller

Individuals searching for profound meaning in their daily lives will find the new book "I Am a Modern Mystic - So Are You" to be a call to action. Scientific discoveries complement timeless wisdom to reveal how anyone can harness intuition in the pursuit of happiness. The book reached #1 bestseller status on Amazon and was also featured as a "hot new release" in Mysticism & Spirituality.

Kids Yoga Stories Announces New Release Ella's Summer Fun, an Exciting Summer Kids Yoga Book for Preschoolers

LogoSummer is here, and what better time to encourage a child to think about fun in the sun and the benefits of yoga at the same time? That's the spirit behind the new release from author Giselle Shadow and Kids Yoga Stories. Kids yoga story fans have responded to Ella's Summer Fun with enthusiasm.

The Colony of Roses – A Novel of Murder and Politics Set in 1960s India

THE COLONY OF ROSES, the forthcoming debut novel by Ron Chatterjee, is the must-read story of mystery, murder and politics set against the exotic, socially-charged backdrop, of a changing 1960s India. To view the book trailer for this anticipated debut novel by Ron Chatterjee, click here.

Top Rated Hair Warfare: Short Comedic Tales of a High Maintenance Hair Client Available on Kindle

A popular non-fiction comedy book titled Hair Warfare by author Georgia Whyte has gained rave reviews and is fast becoming a best seller. The book has now been made available as a Kindle edition on Amazon.

2Leaf Press Authors Signed to Jodi Solomon

Logo2Leaf Press is pleased to announce an exclusive arrangement between Jodi F. Solomon Speaking Bureau and 2Leaf Press to book its authors for speaking engagements.

Practical Tools for Being Crazy Happy Revealed in New Bestseller

"Everyone has at least one 'crazy' person in their life, right (even if it's ourselves!)? And there are a lot of labels and diagnoses out there - depression, anxiety, ADD, ADHD, bi-polar, schizophrenia...What if there was a different possibility with mental illness - and what if change and happiness were a totally available reality?" – Susanna Mittermaier

Author of Alternate Hilarities: Weirder Science Launches Kickstarter Campaign to Raise Production Funds

LogoAlternate Hilarities: Weirder Science is a book by Giovanni Valentino that features a collection of humorous science fiction stories on topics such as time travel, body switching, mad scientists and other topics.  Now, the author has launched a Kickstarter campaign to raise funds for the production of this new book.

Read Outlet Reaches Another Milestone by Increasing Its Membership 10 Fold Since Its Launch

With a ten-fold increase in membership, Read Outlet has added another feather to its cap. With a marked surge in its popularity, this online bookstore is creating huge waves in the online world of bookstores. In a relatively short span of time, they have remarkably improved the entire experience of buying books online in Singapore.

Pearl River China Book Printing Advises Consumers on What to Look for in Book Printing Services

LogoOver the years, Pearl River China Book Printing Service (PRC Book Printing) has earned a solid reputation as being one of the best sources for book printing available worldwide, with management located in the United States and overseas printing facilities situated in bustling Guangzhou of the People's Republic of China. Right now, PRC Book Printing Service is providing advice on what details consumers should keep their eyes peeled for when selecting a book printing service for their organization.

Eleven Year Old South Florida Author Lexi Schwartzberg Featured in Sun Sentinel

Eleven year old Lexi Schwartzberg was featured in Sun Sentinel newspaper recently highlighting her new children's book focusing on the water cycle. The article by Alexandra Herrera, special correspondent, interviewed the popular author.

Author William G. Baker Pens Powerful Book on Living Life Fully

William G. Baker has been to the farthest reaches of the world but found one of his most profound experiences in San Diego, California while serving in the Marines. There, he met a 101-year-old old woman who gave him something that changed his life forever. What Baker thought were simply the written scientific records of a 20th Century exploration team, turned out to be something much more enlightening altogether. Within the 5 books he received were answers to man's greatest questions about consciousness, life and the universe.

2Leaf Press eBooks Are Now Available for Sale and Distribution

LogoIt has been a long-time coming but the day has finally arrived. The bulk of 2Leaf Press print books are available for sale at Amazon-Kindle, B&N Nook bit.ly/2lp-barnes-noble, Kobo and Google Play, with books coming to iTunes in the near future. As an added plus, our eBooks are available for distribution for libraries in the U.S. and Latin America through Odilo based in Spain, and Simplicissimus Book Farm an Italian-based company under their distribution program, StreetLib (formerly Stealth), to popular international stores to smaller local bookshops in Europe.

Picky Eater Is Tamed in New Children's Book "Simple Sam Eats...What??!"

Simple Sam is a picky eater, because as he explains, he likes his food "plain, no spice, no sweet." One night, Sam's simple palette is put to the test when his parents take him to eat at a new restaurant. Sam soon finds that he doesn't recognize anything on the menu. What's a picky eater to do? Find out in the new book Simple Sam Eats...What??! now available from author Steve Bromberg, known to readers as "Mr. B."

The Art of Writing a Book: Keys to Writing a Book That's Successful

LogoAs the saying goes, "Everyone is either writing a book, or wishing they could write a book." But according to Michael Rogan, founder of Self Pub Nation magazine, finishing a book is just the first step in a new author's career - finding an audience for that book is what separates a part-time hobbyist from a full-time writer.

Top 7 Writing Tools : Best Writing Tools Every Author Should Have

LogoIt's official: writing tools have gone high-tech! From smartphone apps to tablet software - to cross-platform products - writers have never had such a large array of writing tools to choose from.

Writing a Novel 101 : Keys to Writing a Novel That Attracts Readers

LogoWriting a novel is the dream of every would-be creative writing scribbler. (And even the dream of almost anybody who's ever read a novel.) But going through the arduous task of writing a novel is daunting enough, let alone trying to figure out if that finished novel will actually attract an audience.

Amazon Self Publishing Made Easy : The Keys to Amazon Self Publishing Success

LogoAmazon self publishing, with its Kindle distribution platform, has drastically changed the digital media landscape. (Not to mention given independent authors around the world a chance at a full-time writing career.)

Science Facts Integrated in Lily Droplet's Amazing Adventure About the Water Cycle

Through a collaborative, state-led process managed by Achieve, new K–12 science standards have been developed that are rich in content and practice, and arranged in a coherent manner across disciplines and grades to provide all students an internationally-benchmarked science education. The NGSS are based on the Framework for K–12 Science Education developed by the National Research Council.

New Children's Picture Book Is a Must-Read for Big Brothers and Sisters to Be

Juju's Big Surprise, created by MindStir Media author Tanja Huston, has recently been launched. The author was inspired to write this book about a fun, smart and energetic character after her battle with breast cancer. At 24 pages, this hardcover children's picture book is a quick and entertaining read for children of ages 6-8.

Best Seller eBook "SAP Sales and Distributions Quick Configuration Guide" Now Available on Amazon Kindle

A New Kindle eBook by Syed Awais Rizvi titled "SAP Sales and Distributions Quick Configuration Guide" subtitle "Advanced SAP Tips and Tricks with Variant Configuration" about SAP Sales and Distribution configuration with variant configuration is now available on Amazon.com for immediate download. This fantastic eBook includes the color screen shots and exclusive advance tips and tricks.

In Wake of Nation's New Focus on Campus Sexual Assault, Phenomenally U Guides Young Women to Empower Themselves and Others

According to the CDC, one in five women are sexually assaulted while in college, and many question how many assaults go unreported. The fact is clear millions of young women are at risk and must make empowering choices for themselves and others. Across the nation, states including New York and Texas, are introducing legislation specifically for implementing sexual assault policies on college campuses. Author Lacey C. Clark! is committed to changing the culture for young women and adds to the solutions with her new book, Phenomenally U: A Young Woman's Guide to Being Safe, Smart, and Successful in College. Phenomenally U empowers pre-college and college women to make smart choices, practice self-respect and self -love via the eight S's of Phenomenally U for success.

Traci Bild's Latest Book Starts the Get Your Girl Back Movement

Set for release in August of 2015, Get Your Girl Back is a book intended to spark a movement for women to recall their passion and potential and pair it with their wisdom and experience to achieve a more fulfilling future. This is the third book from author Traci Bild who preaches, "you are what you think you are."

A Shocking Account of Love and Violence in Genghis Phone's New Novel, "BURMESE GIRL and the BANGKOK MADNESS"

LogoGenghis Phone has recently launched his new title, "THE BURMESE GIRL AND THE BANGKOK MADNESS". This is the first book of the series "Burmese Revolutionary Days", which is wonderfully reviewed by the readers.