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Frank Wayne Martin is a World War II veteran whose new book, Patton's Lucky Scout, is a fascinating memoir of World War II by a remarkable soldier, a scout working behind enemy lines for General George S. Patton’s famed Third Army on the move.

Hilda and Emily Demuth, co-authors of Plank Road Summer, a new middle-grade historical novel, will be appearing at the Racine County Fair on Saturday, August 1, 2009, to celebrate pioneer heritage and sign copies of their new book.

Are you a fan of the Harry Potter series, Narnia stories, or books by Tolkien, Le Guin, or other great authors of fantasy? A Guide to Fantasy Literature will help you better understand why these works are so popular and important in the 21st century.

Plank Road Summer is a middle-grade historical novel, set in 1852, a story of two girls’ friendship, with an Underground Railroad sub-plot.

Blue Zoo Young Writers, a blog website with writing tips and ideas for young writers, announces a new writing contest! The Spring 2009 contest, for young writers between the ages of 8 and 14, is for a short poem about springtime.

Blue Zoo Young Writers, a blog of writing tips and ideas for young writers, announces its first monthly writing contest! The March 2009 contest, for young writers between the ages of 8 and 14, is for a short story or nonfiction essay about food.

Join mystery/suspense author Bruce Cook on his first virtual book tour with Pump Up Your Book Promotion Public Relations as he travels the blogosphere in January to talk about his latest release, "Blood Harvest".

Join inspirational author Louise Lewis on her first virtual book tour with Pump Up Your Book Promotion as she travels the blogosphere in January to talk about her latest release, "No Experts Needed: The Meaning of Life According to You!".

Blue Zoo Young Writers blog is a fresh place for ideas, tips, and activities for middle school and young teen writers, with help for personal, homeschool, and classroom writing projects (poetry, stories, articles, book reviews, and more).

Join romantic comedy author Maria Murnane on her first virtual book tour with Pump Up Your Book Promotion Public Relations as she travels the blogosphere in December to talk about her latest release, “Perfect on Paper”.

Join political thriller author Mark LaFlamme on his first virtual book tour with Pump Up Your Book Promotion Public Relations as he travels the blogosphere in December to talk about his latest release, “Dirt: An American Campaign”.

Literary Database 2009 releases a new database to help emerging writers submit their stories, poems, and creative nonfiction essays to 400 top literary journals and online magazines.

Great Lakes Literary, LLC, of Milwaukee, is pleased to announce the launch of Crickhollow Books, its new imprint for books of quality nonfiction and fiction ("Great Books To Share with Friends").

LitWave is a new low-cost service offering blog and brand support to help busy writers, consultants, and small businesses increase their online presence, publish influential work, develop brand recognition, and market key services or products.

The New Writer’s Handbook 2007, the inaugural edition in an annual series offering professional-development advice for writers, has won Gold in Book of the Year Awards competition (Careers category).

Expedition log homes are exclusively featured by Shiffer Publishing in this beautifully illustrated book showcasing 18 private log homes and getaway cabins. Homeowners, decorators, and architects alike will be inspired by this recent publication. .

Author AR Horvath’s book, “Fidelis” was recently reviewed on the important Christian online news site, Worldnetdaily.com. Reviewer Don Hank declared the book as ‘fluent’ and ‘gripping.’

Author AR Horvath and artists Luke and Christine Thompson have teamed up to create a unique promotion for Horvath’s book series, providing leather book covers for the release of Horvath's book, "Fidelis," in hard cover.

AR Horvath, author of the fantasy fiction, action adventure series “Birth Pangs” announced today that bad guys were wanted for the role playing game based on the series.

Antony Flew was the leading atheist for decades. His abandonment of atheism left many wondering. At last, his book “There is a God” will explain where he currently stands and how he got there.