Books and Publishing News

PORTLAND, Ore., Oct. 22, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Deeply spiritual entrepreneur Fadi Arnout is the focus of an intriguing new biography by author E. A. Peters, titled “The Power Of His Bread: True Life Story Of Fadi Arnaout” (ISBN: 978-0228888246; released August, 2024 through Tellwell Publishing). This captivating narrative explores Arnout’s remarkable journey, detailing his struggles and successes in America, all through the lens of his prophetic dreams that have shaped his life and continue to guide his future.

VENTURA, Calif., Oct. 16, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Angel and Tracey Jimenez are excited to announce the launch of their new children’s book series and brand, Safety Dog Diego. Their debut book, “Safety Dog Diego Gets Adopted” (ISBN: 979-8341058088), introduces the heartwarming tale of a lively French Bulldog puppy, Diego, who is adopted and becomes an important safety figure, teaching kids practical tips on staying safe in their everyday lives.

NEW YORK, N.Y., Sept. 26, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Acclaimed poet, painter and filmmaker Steve Clark has had a multifaceted career. Now, Clark is making another debut with “City Swimmers & Other Stories” (ISBN: 979-8990416727 [hardback]; Black Note Press), a collection of 10 short stories exploring the complexities of human relationships and the search for meaning in modern life.

LANGFORD, B.C., Canada, Sept. 20, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Get ready to be swept off your feet and into the past with the release of “Smelling Daisies” (ISBN: 978-1779418647), a thrilling new time-travel romance that puts the fate of its characters into your hands. Co-written by Elysia and Mark Stevens, their historical romance debut follows Daisy, a smart-mouthed Canadian soldier, who takes a much-needed trip after serving overseas – only to find herself transported back in time to a war-weary Scotland besieged by the vicious English army.

TORONTO, Ontario, Sept. 18, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — “Spirience: Experiencing Peace and Prosperity through Spirituality and Science” (ISBN: 978-1779621238), released September 3, 2024 through Tellwell Publishing, offers a pioneering perspective on integrating spirituality and science to address today’s global and personal challenges. This groundbreaking book, co-authored by a trio of distinguished experts, explores how the fusion of ancient wisdom and modern scientific advancements can offer readers a roadmap for achieving peace and prosperity in their lives and the world.

TEMECULA, Calif., Sept. 13, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Publishers Newswire (PNW), an online news publisher covering books, music, indie film, and software launched in 2004, has announced its latest semi-annual “books to bookmark” list for June 2024, noting 10 new and interesting books from small publishers published in 2024. These books are often overlooked due to not coming from major traditional large NY book publishing houses or celebrity authors.

LITTLE ROCK, Ark., Sept. 11, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Cirsova Publishing is excited to announce that it will be publishing Adrian Cole’s “Dream Lords” saga in a collected edition for its 50th Anniversary. This new edition collects all three “Dream Lords” novels in omnibus for the first time, revised and with new foreword to the series.

MADISON, Wis., Sept. 9, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Kay Sparling, an international opera and sacred singer, brings a gripping tale of espionage and intrigue with her new spy thriller, “Mission: THAW” (ISBN: 978-1779419071; released Aug. 2024 through Tellwell Publishing). Set against the backdrop of the Cold War, this novel is inspired by true events and follows the daring journey of Kaitlyn Stewart, a high-profile CIA operative, as she navigates a perilous mission to thwart a human trafficking cartel and prevent a global catastrophe.

MELBOURNE, Australia, Aug. 28, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — In a powerful and eye-opening new release, Jo Cooling’s latest novel delves deep into the uncharted territories of child protection, offering a candid and unflinching examination of the system through the lens of personal experience. Titled “Child Protection Behind Closed Doors” (ISBN: 978-1779418692; released July 25, 2024), Jo Cooling’s book is set to shake up public perception and ignite critical conversations about the challenges and failings within child welfare.

SYDNEY, Australia, Aug. 21, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — What deadly secret lies hidden behind a seemingly innocuous chess game? Warwick Wood, the acclaimed author of “Funeral Circus,” returns with a new thriller that promises to keep readers guessing until the final page. “Your Move: The Girl in the Park” (ISBN: 978-1773707464; Tellwell) plunges into a shadowy world where an innocent match becomes a high-stakes battle of wits and survival.

CALGARY, Alberta, Aug. 20, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Author John S. Benjamin has released his latest book, “Who Is This Jesus Christ?” (ISBN: 978-0228837046; July 2024). A timely and thought-provoking publication, pointing therein world events that are rapidly changing / unfolding, and are adversely affecting humans all around the globe. When we look around us, we witness global changes in the atmosphere, signs and wonders in the sky, earthquakes, tsunamis, floods, sickness, human suffering, wars, pestilence, etc. that are on the rapid increase.

CALGARY, Alberta, Aug. 20, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Fans of epic fantasy are in for a wild ride with the release of “Curse of Ashmedei,” the first volume in The Chronicles of Hadúr trilogy (ISBN: 978-1779418036), released by Tellwell Publishing, August 2024. Author Michal Snaerravn weaves a gripping tale where the lines between good and evil blur, and the fate of the world hangs in the balance.

VICTORIA, Kerang, Australia, Aug. 14, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Brace yourself for a journey into a world of shadows and magic with Maya Forrester’s spellbinding new release, “Night Terrors: Book One in the Weylin Valley Series” (ISBN: 978-1998482108; July, 2024). This dark fantasy adventure plunges readers into a realm where every corner hides a threat, and every choice can be fatal.

ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia, July 30, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Jeff Siegel, Emeritus Professor at the University of New England, has released his latest work, the “Nama Dictionary” (ISBN: 978-1923065512; March 11, 2024). The book is a detailed resource on the Nama language of Southern New Guinea. This is the first dictionary of a language from the Yam family to be published, contributing significantly to the documentation and preservation of Papuan languages.

FREMONT, Neb., July 26, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Today, Expono Books announced the release of “Idiot. Loser. Fraud. An Illustrated Guide to Donald Trump” (ISBN: 979-8332690723) by Tom Praddlun. “There will soon be a new Democratic nominee, but the Republican threat remains. Dishonest, hypocritical, racist, stupid and a convicted felon, Trump is still the Republican candidate,” says the author.

WILLIAMS LAKE, B.C., Canada, July 15, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — A heartwarming new children’s book by Sandy Forseille, “I Believe in You” (ISBN: 978-1779414465), is set to inspire readers of all ages with its touching tale of imagination, friendship, and the enduring power of believing in oneself. Based on the author’s own self-love journey, this enchanting story is perfect for anyone looking to reconnect with their inner child and learn to believe in themselves.

EDMONTON, Alberta, July 8, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Well known for her expertise in growing and cooking with fresh produce, Andrea Kristin is thrilled to celebrate the release of her highly anticipated book, “Fresh Grown: Essential Guide to Use, Store, and Make the Most of Your Vegetables” (ISBN: 978-1068810916; June 2024). This comprehensive guide is an essential resource for anyone looking to fully utilize their fresh produce and deepen their connection with their food, from garden to plate, Grey Arrow Press announced today.

SURREY, U.K., July 2, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Chainmaker Press novel “Artificial Wisdom” (ISBN 978-1739434366) is selling out internationally. Originally released in the UK, “Artificial Wisdom” by Thomas R. Weaver recently celebrated its US debut this spring. The third print has once again sold out with a fourth print on the way. The Amazon bestselling novel is topping charts for the publisher after significant interest on TikTok, and has over 1.1K reviews on Goodreads.

OTTAWA, Ontario, Canada, June 25, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Parents navigating public education now have a powerful new resource at their fingertips. “How to Advocate for Your Child in Public Education: From Kindergarten to Post-Secondary” (ISBN: 978-0228896937) by esteemed Education Consultant Monika Ferenczy is a comprehensive guide designed to equip parents with the knowledge and skills needed to advocate for their children within the school system.

MIAMI, Fla., June 24, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Helen Braswell Kakouris, CPA, an award-winning financial expert and entrepreneur, proudly announces the upcoming release of her new children’s book, “A Dollar Is Magic” (ISBN: 979-8218428693), scheduled for publication in September 2024. In “A Dollar Is Magic,” Braswell Kakouris merges her professional knowledge and personal experiences as a mother of three to simplify complex financial concepts for young readers.

CAPE COD, Mass., June 19, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Glen Liset, a former advertising executive and seasoned storyteller, is thrilled to announce the release of his delightful new children’s book, “My Cow Stole My Kayak” (ISBN: 978-1779412836; Tellwell Publishing; Feb. 2024). This engaging and whimsical story follows Kate Jones and her family as they embark on a wild adventure at the annual county fair, culminating in a hilarious and unexpected dilemma involving a cow, a kayak, and a perilous ride down a creek.

AUSTIN, Texas, June 19, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — A local Austin man, Woody Shea, stood at the pinnacle of his career as the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of a multinational corporation. A leader, innovator, and problem-solver, his days were filled with high-stakes decisions and groundbreaking technology. But in 2019, life took an unexpected turn, leading him to release a book of poetry, “Concrete Dreams” (ISBN: 979-8328164092).

TEMECULA, Calif., June 14, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Publishers Newswire (PNW), an online news publisher covering books, music and software launched in 2004, has announced its latest semi-annual “books to bookmark” list for June 2024, noting 8 new and interesting books from small publishers and self-published authors in North America published over the past year. These books are often overlooked due to not coming from major traditional large book publishing houses or celebrity authors.

LOS ANGELES, Calif., May 30, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Building a company out of nothing and selling it for $25 million is a dream for many-but not for Sharon K. Gillenwater. Legacy Launch Pad Publishing is delighted to announce the release of “Scaling with Soul” (ISBN: 978-1964377001 [ebook]; 978-1964377018 [paperback]; 978-1964377025 [hardback]; 978-1964377032 [audiobook]), the author’s debut memoir detailing her journey to success.

WELLAND, Ontario, Canada, May 22, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Prepare to be enchanted by a delightful tale that celebrates the universal values of friendship, thoughtfulness, and compassion. William J. Birrell’s debut children’s book, “The King and the Ogre: A Book About Kindness, Caring, and Acceptance” (ISBN: 978-1779411426), promises to touch the hearts of readers young and old alike.

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla., May 14, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — In an inspiring celebration of creativity and dedication, author Gwendolyn Mukes and illustrator Alex Wallace, a dynamic mother-daughter duo, have been honored with the Lynn McIntosh Award for Excellence at the 35th Annual Oklahoma Book Awards, WF Publications announced today. This significant achievement highlights their exceptional contribution to children’s literature and the impact of their recent work on the book “Gwen Didn’t Care” (ISBN: 979-8985784428).

LOS ANGELES, Calif., May 9, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — “We Were Better Together: Navigating Cancer as a Couple with Love, Practical Advice and Expert Guidance” (published by Legacy Launch Pad Publishing) began in 2014, when entrepreneur Robert J. Shearer and his wife Melissa faced tragic news two years into retirement together: Melissa had been diagnosed with uterine cancer.

LOS ANGELES, Calif., March 28, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — When veteran entertainment industry publicist Makeda Smith began pole dancing as a fitness hobby, over 12 years ago, she had no idea it would morph into a life changing journey. The 63-year-old grandmother, who has received international notoriety for her dance flow movement practice, Flying Over 50, has announced a brand expansion during Women’s History Month.

LOS ANGELES, Calif., March 21, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — When Heidi McNulty sat down to write “Buying Time” (ISBN: 978-1956955941 [ebook]; 978-1-956955958 [paperback]; 978-1956955965 [hardcover]), a finance book for young people for publisher Legacy Launch Pad, based on going from living paycheck-to-paycheck to building a real estate empire for passive income generation – her life seemed set. At 35, she appeared to have it all-she was a successful real estate mogul, tech advisor, wife, mother and had just sold one of her businesses for seven figures.

GREAT FALLS, Va., March 7, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — William L. Kovacs, an award winning author, presents “Devolution of Power: Rolling Back the Federal State to Preserve the Republic” (ISBN: 978-1960499790), a roadmap to promote freedom in a polarized nation by unwinding a massive federal government that cannot manage the complexity it has created. Unlike many books on government reform, “Devolution of Power” is not just a list of complaints that leave the reader seeking solutions.

TEMECULA, Calif., March 4, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Publishers Newswire (PNW), an online news publisher covering books, music and software launched in 2004, has announced its latest semi-annual “books to bookmark” list of eight new and interesting books from small publishers and self-published authors in North America published over the past year. These books are often overlooked due to not coming from major traditional N.Y. book publishing houses.

HONOLULU, Hawaii, March 1, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Set in the tumultuous world of colonialism, technological revolution and intercultural entanglements in early 1900s, Deuxmers Publishing releases “Miki’s Mad” by George Tanabe (ISBN: 978-91944521219). A telling of love, family, pride, and delusions arising from the collisions between perception and misperception, sanity and madness, and virtue and vice.

CALGARY, Alberta, Canada, Feb. 26, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — In the heart of a once-sleepy farming community, a tale of transformation, love, and resilience unfolds in “The Day Before Tomorrow” (IBSN: 978-1775267706; Tellwell Publishing), the latest novel by acclaimed author Monique Britten. With rich storytelling and multidimensional characters, Britten paints a vivid picture of an era gone by while delving into the complexities of relationships, survival, and the human experience.

VANCOUVER, B.C., Canada, Feb. 19, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — In the quiet corners of memory, amidst the shadows of loss, there often lie hidden treasures waiting to be discovered. For Louise Dupont, author of “Hidden Treasures” (IBSN: 978-0228876014; Tellwell Publishing), the journey to uncover these gems began with a simple photograph – a snapshot of her son.

TORONTO, Ontario, Feb. 14, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Neena Paul, the visionary author and founder of the global mental health and wellness platform LIVE LOVE LIFE, is set to release her transformative book, “L I V Life In Virtue” (ISBN: 978-02288955341; Feb. 2024; Tellwell Publishing). With a compelling philosophy that Creation and the Creator are One, Paul invites readers on a journey to connect with themselves and the world around them.

NAPLES, Fla., Feb. 9, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Bajek Publisher Services is proud to announce their collaboration with Gazelle Book Services to bring “Lost and Found Assemblage Artists of Northern California” (ISBN: 978-0578337722) edited by Spencer Brewer and Esther Sigel, with photography by Larry R Wagner, to the United Kingdom.

VANCOUVER, B.C., Feb. 6, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Tellwell Publishing today announced the release of the 5th Anniversary edition of Diane Kalen-Sukra’s seminal book “Save Your City: How Toxic Culture Kills Community & What To Do About It” (ISBN: 978-0228810872; paper). In a climate where rising incivility and toxic culture increasingly threaten local democracies, this book arrives as a timely antidote.

ORLANDO, Fla., Jan. 31, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — 94-year-old Orlando area resident and author, Bob Herpe, announces the release of the paperback version of his latest suspense-thriller. The best-selling author said this new version of his novel “The Other Side of Crisis” (ISBN: 979-8350927269) will be available Feb 1, 2024 on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and Bookbaby.com. It will be in bookstores nationwide thereafter.

VANCOUVER ISLAND, B.C., Canada, Jan. 29, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Young fans of mystery and adventure are in for a treat with the release of Lauren de Leeuw’s debut novel, “Secrets in the Islands: A Sami Series Adventure” (ISBN: 978-1998190270). Full of adventure, heart, and intrigue, this first installment in the “Sami Series” is sure to entertain as much as it will inspire.

WINNIPEG, Manitoba, Jan. 29, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Author Michele Schrader invites readers on a transformative journey of self-discovery and healing in her latest book, “Beautiful Intentions: Healing One Soul at a Time” (IBSN: 978-0228883913, Dec. 2023). This profound work delves into the depths of the human soul, offering insights and practical tools for personal growth and spiritual awakening.