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Long Dash Publishing merged with Publish Yourself! and has recently begun offering a much larger distribution arm and higher quality books through Amazon. Publishing your book to sell has become easier to market through their customer service.

For Sicilian-American author, actress and filmmaker Jeanne Marie Spicuzza, MY ITALIA serves up drama, adventure and humor.

Attention Poetry Lovers! South American born poet, Maria J.Andrade, will do a reading from her poetry book, "Singing My Self Home" - November 18th at 2:20 p.m. PST on Internet Voices Radio

Poet's Debut is a Lush and Darkly Romantic Collection of Poems

Film-maker Robert Wynne-Simmons will be giving readings, using the original Middle English text, of “Sir Gawain and the Green Knight” at St Alfege’s Church, Greenwich, London at 1pm on the 12th and 19th December 2008.

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.

Poet ANASTASIA CLARK returns as a Guest Speaker for a free tele-class offered by the Behind Our Eyes Writers Group. The event will take place on Sunday, Dec 7, 2008 from 8:00pm- 9:00pm. EST.

Dik Milner visits Canary Islands in November to read extracts from his two books of poetry

Free Holiday Poetry Reading at Broward County Library, FL-Miramar Branch - featuring poet Anastasia Clark on Dec 6, 2008. Free pens and 2009 calendars- while supplies last!

Poetry is an hors d'oeuvre before the main meal. And like in other art forms, a poem too, can not be described, but must be experienced in itself.

"SHAKE IT, BABY!", a poem by Askin Ozcan, turned into a lovely song by "Grace", is becoming more and more popular internationally.

Local Women, under 25, Making Moves in Art and Music While Giving Back to Philadelphia

Spanning decades, relationships, dreams and discoveries this poetry volume plays out melodies of feelings and paints pictures of the women who touch our hearts and our lives every day.

Only 10 days remaining to submit your writings for consideration in Flowers Bloom in the Moonlight, the book, a collection of poetry, short stories, letters and essays of life's beauty awakened in darkness. Deadline October 31, 2008.

On the heels of the successful poem Adieu – (The final words of Gilles de Rais) Jonas Hyde is putting together a new poetry anthology titled, Last Words. For more on Jonas Hyde visit www.jonashyde.com.

Savant Books announces publication of "Footprints, Smiles and Little White Lies," a short compendium of the poems of award-winning poet Daniel S. Janik from the 1960's and 1970's.

Ahmedabad based poet Nikhil Parekh registers his 4th & 5th National Records in Poetry with the Limca Book of Records. Has now a mind-boggling 5 National Poetry Records with the Limca book of Records, India.

Highway Poets read from Rubber Side Down, w/guitarist, Steve Booke. Signed copies will be sold. See and hear where the metaphor meets the road. Thursday Oct. 2, 7-10pm, Chapel of Sacred Mirrors, 542 West 27th St. NYC 10001

Internationally renowned Spoken Word Performer, Iyeoka Okoawo presents at 2008 Freedom Fund Dinner in Boston a Performance of “The Struggle”, a journey through song, storytelling, & poetry. Deval Patrick follows presentation with Keynote Address.

The 2nd Annual Words Alive Literary Festival is back at the Sharon Temple on Sunday, September 21st, 2008. This family friendly event is a celebration of Canada’s rich literary heritage. Enjoy!

A new book or category, Words of Inspiration or “Palabras de Inspiración,”has been created on the World of Word by Elias Tobias poetry weblog (www. eliastobias.net). One poem by Elias Tobias will be featured each week on the site.

“ “Poetry for Peace” will be held both days between the hours 3 pm to 6 pm in English and Persian. An Essay Contest about world peace is organized through Orange County School District for high school students. Participants are invited and enco

Award-winning poet and inspirational author Deborah Simpson answers this and much more in Chronicles of a Sage: Spiritual Revelations via Canto

Congratulations to first place winner, Mr. Timothy Russell of Toronto, Ohio. Visit Lyrical Passion Poetry E-Zine to read the haiku of our current "Haiku in Bloom" poetry contest winners as well as their past winners. See what's new.

Self published collection of rhythmical poetry invites readers into the mind and heart of an alternative healer, accused of prostitution

Host Lynn Ward of Red Hot Living podcasts, brings, along with her guests, tips on how to not only cope but thrive in these uncertain times. Red Hot Living is found on www.boomeryak.com, part of the Yaktivate.com family of channels.

Join Supreme Entertainment in their 1st annual talent and networking showcase. There will be 12 Artists with performances ranging from poetry, to singing, to comedy & more. Plus there will be an open mic for other Artists to show their talents.

Boston sends off Iyeoka Okoawo as she leads a band of poets to compete at the 2008 National Poetry Slam in Madison. Since 1991, Boston has consistently been a top competitive team to participate in this popular nationwide spoken word competition.

The book …the dead will inherit the earth… by Swedish horror writer Thom Olausson are now available worldwide. It contains the stories that have been deemed too extreme by many magazines in USA.

Self-published book of poetry helps a family express their grief and appreciation of murdered poet Carlos Rivera.

Release your soul, literally through poetry. Poetry has always been the common place to mix words and rhyme with love, hope, joy, fear and pain.

The world's premiere literary journal for people over 50, Passager is dedicated to older writers, creativity, art and community.

Spoken Word Poet, Iyeoka Ivie Okoawo and Hip-Hop MC B.CAP of The Press Project are funded by NPN/NCCC Grant to bring workshops and dialogue on bridging communities with music and poetry joining forces with Hawaiian Artists Paula Fuga and Tempo Valley

The Po Politickin Show is online radio show featuring the hottest independent talent over the world. Other show segments include Poetry by Lady T and 4th and 1.

IYEOKA and the Rock by Funk Tribe opens for ZAP MAMA!!! Both ZAP MAMA and IYEOKA share a goal to bring sounds from Africa into the Western world bridging cultures with their music.

If you enjoy looking at the meaningful things of life through the eyes of a poet, this is the book for you. Once you pick it up, you will find it hard to put down. Few writers can be called students of people, Mowry is that rare exception.

Matthew Cochran, political commentator and talk radio host has released his first book of poetry, now available for purchase on Amazon.com in both paperback format and Kindle reader digital format.

Holistic Junction exhibiting its biweekly featured authors and artists

In The Midst of My Blackness is a poetic memoir, and a biographical journey from childhood to womanhood. Writing the book was not only therapeutic, but it proves the wounded will not only crawl but walk!

Askin Ozcan is a new author in the literary market. He publishes his books on POD basis and markets them successfully with free ads and free press-releases.

" STOCKHOLM STORIES ", a new, fascinating and interesting book of memoirs by Askin Ozcan (ISBN 1425771629 - Xlibris) can not be sold in Stockholm bookstores, due to a technical conflict in the literary market.

Popular author Askin Ozcan's recently published five books, are now available also in Australia, at www.fishpond.com.au

Spoken Word Poetry Video Available On-Demand

Holistic Junction exhibiting its biweekly featured authors and artists

The rising online bookstore, PR Seitz Bookseller, expands into publishing operations with a release of the classic literature 'Faust' by Johann von Goethe, translated by Bayard Taylor.

NYC based a capella soul group Nu Millennium will debut in a new experimental Concert/Poem stage play entitled "Love Hangover." Produced by Wabi Sabi Productions Inc. This is the brainchild of Wabi Sabi Production's Founder Emmitt H. Thrower.

"Prototype" offers a variety of inspirational, philosophical, postmodern, political, and existential perspectives. When art is what the recipient perceives, then "Prototype" listens to the reader.

ISM: Community Project is hosting the Prelude Fashion Show. The Prelude exhibit is an introduction to the FAST at UCLA fashion show.

National Slam Poet and vocalist Iyeoka Ivie Okoawo, The Cloud Foundation and Opera Boston are teaming up this summer to create an opera workshop for teens based on music from the opera Carmen.

This is one Mother’s Day Gift she will never forget – for a real romantic experience send her custom romance poetry. It will pay dividends to the marriage all year long.