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NextFab Studio has quickly gained a reputation in Philadelphia for leading innovation and creative thinking. It is only fitting that NextFab Studio would host the opening events at this year’s Philadelphia Science Festival. The kick-off party begins on April 18th and marks the start of a ten-day festival. The festival will undoubtedly include some of the most exciting displays of science, technology, and engineering that Philadelphia has to offer.

Dating and Relationship Guru Dylan Thrasher expanded his reach recently by publishing tablet-friendly versions of his book, “How to Find and Create Lasting Love,” on the Amazon Kindle and Barnes and Noble Nook platforms, respectively.  Says Thrasher, ‘I have always wanted my audience to have access to my book in whatever way suits them the best, and as we’re already deep in the smartphone/tablet age, I wanted to add versions that are affordably priced.’

To raise funds for the science fantasy novel The Coming War, author Joan Marie Verba is using the Kickstarter crowdsourcing platform. There are a number of rewards/incentives for investing in the project, including ebooks and paperback books written by Joan Marie Verba and published by FTL Publications.

Highwind Publishing announced on April 9th, 2013 that the best-selling book of self-help guru Shannon Jane entitled How to Attract Amazing, Happy Relationships will go free on Amazon Kindle for 3 consecutive days (April 10-12 2013). Jane claims that his mission of offering the said book for free is to spread happiness to readers around the world.

Children's books can serve to entertain, teach and enlighten. The best children's books do all three. "Sweet Dream" is the second children's book by Inbar Shahar, and continues her "Healthy Children's Books" series. Her books teach through their stories ways for children to visualize their potential, and maintain their self esteem through conflict. Her other children's book dealt with what for children is the scary issue of moving. This book deals with the different personalities in a group of dolphins.

The one stop entertainment for music lovers, Soul Central TV has tons of latest news from the world of music for all R&B and Hip Hop genres, videos ranging from ‘Do It Yourself’ make up lessons, skin care, celebrity gossip and what not. The website is a great way to keep abreast of the latest music charts in all the genre categories such as:

Andy Charalambous at http://www.fitscribbler.com, recently announced that over the next 37 days, starting from 16th April 2013 and ending on 22nd May 2013 he will be releasing a number of his book titles each day to be downloaded by anyone for free.

The third OE VIDEO MUSIC AWARDS ceremony is coming closer. The most significant event in the world of Baltic music will take place on April, 27 in the Palace of Sports in Kyiv. Among the nominees and participants of the show are the music idols of millions of people from Latvia, Russia, Ukraine, Moldova and other countries.

Last week, Yamgo TV announced the release of their new Facebook app which allows users to watch live and linear TV channels across six different genres, one of them being Bollywood. Yamgo’s Bollywood channel line-up includes premium, top tier Indian entertainment brands including Zee TV, B4U, Bollywood Hungama, 9XM, Sony SAB and Sahara One.

For the sixth year in a row, Essex DJs "Funkbox Productions" are holding their annual bank holiday boat party on the 26 May 2013.

Hip hop and rap artists can often have an incredible talent with words but little understanding of the music that underpins those words. For this, many superstars rely on producers, the people in the background who turn great lyrics into monster hit songs. This support is out of reach for the vast majority of emerging artists, and so there is a demand for beats and instrumentals for vocalists to use as backing tracks that will create a catchy song. Bumclap is a new website dedicated to providing this service affordably.

For author Anonymous-9 (real name – Elaine Ash), success quite literally came overnight. With the original eBook release of crime novel ‘HARD BITE’ climbing straight to #2 on Amazon’s Best-Seller list, readers from coast to coast began crying for an accompanying print version. With New Pulp Press stepping up to the challenge and taking Ash under their wing, the book’s official print launch is confirmed for June 20th 2013.

While many of today’s successful women appear to have always excelled, the stories behind and preceding their success often deserve an audience of their own. Nobody knows this better than Marianne Emma Jeff, Owner and Head Business Coach at The Women’s Business Momentum Center. From attempting suicide twice before the age of nineteen to overcoming addiction and low self-esteem; her influence and success only came after the most harrowing of life events.

JaLana Walsh’s early life brought unbearable pain in the form of sexual abuse and the loss of both parents to cancer. However, by putting her faith in God’s Word, Walsh has managed to empower thousands of women to overcome their own personal struggles and excel in their purpose.

While many resort to abstract textbooks to try and engage young people with politics, one former High School teacher is attempting to recapture the young Conservative vote in a novel and compelling way. With his alternative approach already endorsed by Dennis Hastert (Speaker of the House of U.S. Representatives, 1999-2007) and Brad Burzynski (former Illinois State Senator), his new book of short stories could be just the ticket to a 2016 GOP victory.

While he resides over a thousand miles away, artist Tom Suhler’s work has been in high demand in Florida since 2010. With seven trips to the Sunshine State garnering a growing audience, Suhler is delighted to announce his return on April 12th as he brings his art to the 530 Burns Gallery in Sarasota.

While celebrities and politicians are often under the media’s microscope, their wealth and privilege allows them to carry many of their darkest secrets to the grave. Those in power have one goal: maintaining a squeaky clean image – whatever it takes. This irresistible concept is the heart of a spellbinding new novel by Kimberly Shursen.

Already known for his regular outreach to the local community, Summerville Orthodontist, Dr. Britt Reagin, has announced his latest plans to give cash donations of up to $1000 to three Summerville-area schools.

While Science Fiction has long been a staple of the literary community, many feel it’s lost its way. However, thanks to a compelling new release from Canada’s Damion Campbell, the genre is breathing fresh blood and a renewed lease of life.

Remindful of James Jones’ acclaimed novel ‘From Here to Eternity’ and “with a style reminiscent of Herman Wouk’s ‘Winds of War’,” author Emmett E Slake’s , ‘In Arms and Idleness’ is a bold and raw fusion of fact and fiction. Using reflections of his own experiences in Korea and Japan, the novel traces the tragic paths of two young American soldiers caught up in the cross-currents of history. Slake’s compelling tale illuminates a shrouded historical time and place that has rarely been authoritatively portrayed in the realm of fiction. This novel effectively fills that void with style and substance in an entertaining fashion.

While millions of former addicts remain eternally grateful to a higher power, society’s growing agnostic population are often left feeling alienated or even discouraged from pursuing recovery. However, a new book by a former addict of thirty-seven years extends a hand to anyone in need; providing compelling inspiration and guidance to recovering through expert intervention and personal development.

While most fantasy novels embark on intricate attempts to invent their own belief systems, author Scott Dorsey is melding the genre with real-life by basing his compelling new novel on Christianity. This unique fusion, which has taken the literary world by storm, is providing a compelling read around the world.

Unlike real life, where the ‘bad guys’ often have an upper hand in conflict, Deena Remiel’s innovative brand of fiction is proof that good always wins. With three popular series gripping audiences around the world, many turn to Remiel’s words as a literary answer to the global conflict that dampens the spirits of the planet on a daily basis.

From Governments to local schools, many organizations are working diligently to get more people to read. However, following a unique new fiction series by American author S.L. Morgan, young and old from across the country are flocking to pick up her book and develop a new passion for literature.

While living in the presence of God provides a meaningful and purpose-driven existence, avoiding temptation and sin can be less than easy. Leaving millions of Christians in a moral dilemma, the teachings of the Bible can often add confusion to the problem.