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3/29/02

Los Angeles County Library System

Evelyn Horan, author of Jeannie, A Texas Frontier Girl, Book One is delighted to announce that her book has completed a lengthy screening process for acceptance into the Los Angeles County Library System. It is now available to be listed within the 88 libraries of the county. Earlier it passed a difficult screening for placement in the Los Angeles City Library System and is now available to all 68 City libraries.

In Search of Great Uncle Pat: Titanic Survivor News

John Nolan, author of In Search of Great Uncle Pat: Titanic Survivor reports that his book was featured recently in a front page article in his hometown newspaper, The Cornwall Local, and a full page article in an Irish newspaper, The Waterford News & Star, because his great uncle was from Waterford, Ireland and his relatives there called the newspaper to let them know about the book. As a result of the Irish newspaper article, some books were ordered. John's book was also selected as "Book of the Week" by WHUD radio in New York, and he is scheduled to be interviewed on WBNR/WLNA radio on April 15th, the 90th anniversary of the Titanic sinking. The book was also the subject of a 30 minute interview on WFUV Radio, Fordham University's 50-thousand watt station in the Bronx, NY. Lastly, John has also sold over a dozen autographed copies of his book to Titanic collectors on Ebay, which is great exposure for the book as well.

Interview on Jewish Voice

Stephen Yulish's interview on Jewish Voice Broadcasts international television program appeared on September 16 2001, concerning his novel, "The Great Harpazo Deception:the real story of UFOs". His novel was also reviewed in their publication, Jewish Voice Prophetic Magazine and still appears in their website bookstore.

International Library of Poetry

Christy Tillery French, author of Chasing Horses, has been selected by the International Library of Poetry as one of 33 poets whose artistry will be recorded professionally as part of a new poetry collection, "The Sound of Poetry." Christy's poem "Don't Want You" will be recorded by a professional reader on the album, "The Sound of Poetry", which will be released on both compact disc (CD) and cassette tape and will feature an introduction as a prelude to the selected artistry as well as a brief commentary about each featured poem and poet. Beautiful baroque music will form the background to the spoken words. "Don't Want You" has previously been selected by The International Library of Poetry to be published in the poetry anthology "Letters from the Soul." The poem can be viewed at Christy's site at Authors Den.

Souls in Glass - The Movie

Jay Kraxton, author of Souls in Glass has been approached by a filmmaker who wants to make a movie out of his novel. Jay and his co-author will be producers on the project.

3/27/02

Book Signing

Charles Cronin signed copies of Hill Games at Walden Books in Montgomery Mall, Montgomeryville, PA on March 23rd.

Authors and Awards Luncheon

On April 14, 2002, Evelyn Horan author of Jeannie, A Texas Frontier Girl, Book One will attend the Authors and Awards Luncheon - Soroptimist Women's Club in San Pedro, CA as a Guest Speaker. Evelyn also reports that ten full days of presentations and book signings in Libraries in Texas have now been completed. Jeannie, A Texas Frontier Girl, Book One will be featured in the Summer Reading Program of these libraries in Texas.

Smooth Sailing Magazine

Nan Dickie, author or A Map for the Journey: Living Meaningfully with Recurring Depression, is featured in the magazine "Smooth Sailing". The article is entitled, "Not a Straight Path."

Positive Feedback for The Rebel's Pledge

Rita Gerlach, author of The Rebel's Pledge, has received wonderful reviews. Some are posted on the PA site. Nora Roberts and her husband placed the book in their bookstore in Boonsboro, Maryland when it first came out. Frederick County library has a copy on the shelf. Pepper Raines of Amazing Authors Showcase will be adding her review any time now.

3/22/02

Another Mille Club Member!

The author writes: "I already received the beautiful flowers. They are really very lovely and I thank you all very much. Of course I accept, after the fact! Ha! This is not only a lovely honor but a wonderful opportunity for a news release! Thanks to all of you!"

Writer's Digest magazine - Attention New Writers

We are pleased to announce PublishAmerica's solidarity with the editors of Writer's Digest magazine!

Writer's Digest, in its quest to identify and explore the implications of new technology trends in the publishing industry, highlights two key topics in its April issue: restrictive publishing contracts and digital printing technologies.

We are especially pleased to see that PublishAmerica's contract contains none of the restrictive clauses that the magazine warns against, and that we are the only listed publisher that does not charge to publish authors.

Especially in light of this article, we are confident that PublishAmerica provides excellent terms to its authors. Reading the article gave us the feeling that our publishing contracts must certainly be the most author friendly in the industry.

Also, we're not sure why Writer's Digest chose to identify PublishAmerica as a "POD" publisher (POD here means "print", not "publish" On Demand). We use two types of printing: old fashioned offset printing for longer runs, and the digital printing technology that is increasingly being used by all major publishing houses. This new digital printing allows PublishAmerica many advantages, including better control over the quality of shorter book runs.

Rotary Club Guest Speaker

Kathryn M. Shanahan, author of Brianna's Escape, was invited to speak to the Rotary Club on Monday, March 18th at Shannon's On The Green in Pennsauken, New Jersey. She also spoke at the Sears Retiree Club of South Jersey meeting in January. Kathryn also has another speaking engagement in April.

Deadly Ink Mystery Conference

Chari Davenport, author of The Christmas Party, will be in Parsippany, NJ participating as a panelist at the Deadly Ink Mystery Conference. She will also be the guest author for a murder mystery weekend in New York as well as attending several booksignings in different cities throughout the summer. Chari will also be participating again as a panelist during the National and International Black Film Festival in California.

Emerging Literary Voices of 2002

Author Allison Pollack Alexander will be promoting her book, Return To Suicide at the 'Emerging Literary Voices of 2002' in Pittsburgh PA on March 23 & 24.

Local Library Requests Books

PublishAmerica is pleased to announce that the Frederick County Public Library has requested books from one of our local authors, Richard Lebherz, author of The Nazi Overcoat.

3/15/02

Book Signing at Lemuira Bookstore

A book signing for Solomon's Porch, by Jane Riley will be held at Lemuira Bookstore in Jackson, Mississippi, March 19 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Also I have one at Louisiana State University Barnes and Noble Bookstore in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, on March 21 from 12 to 3 p.m.

3/13/02

Book Signing at Barnes & Noble

Pamela Skaggs, author of Ronnie, A Story of Triumph and Desires of the Heart, A Journey of Courage will be having a book signing for Desires at Barnes & Noble in Temecula, CA on March 16th @ 1:00. She will also be featured at an Author's Feast at The Book Store in Lake Elsinore on April 13th. Pamela will be having a book signing at The Bank of Books in Ventura, California on April 20th from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.

Northern Arizona Book Festival

Stephen M. Yulish will be reading from his novel, "The Great Harpazo Deception:the real story of UFOs" at the Fifth Annual Northern Arizona Book Festival on Sunday, April 14 at 2PM at the Old Town Shops in Flagstaff, AZ.

3/8/02

United Writers Association

"Chasing Horses" by Christy Tillery French has been selected as Book of the Month for March, 2002 by United Writers Association.

3/4/02

An Update on Chasing Rainbows, Catching Dust

Laurie Lonsdale reports the following: "Due to the amount of media attention my novel, Chasing Rainbows, Catching Dust received during the months of January and February with 7 newspaper cover stories, a radio interview and 5 book signings, I am pleased to announce that 'Library Sevices', which are a large Canadian library supplier, contacted me last week to say that they have decided to distribute my book to their client libraries across Canada. Along the same line of thought, I have been asked to attend an "Evening with the Authors" gala at the main branch library in April. In addition, I have been approached by a Toronto television station to be a guest on their interview show, "One on One", which will air in the month of March. The book is being hailed as a Jackie Collins type of read, which is helping to garner more of a buzz. Currently its available and being racked at 4 Toronto area book stores, but will hopefully expand as, "Whitehots", a prospective Canadian book distributor is currently considering picking it up for their client stores and book clubs (fingers crossed)."

Book Signings in Virginia

Sandra McGarrity will be promoting her book, WOODY, and doing book signings on April 20 and 21 at the Halizo Arts Festival in Norfolk, Virginia.

Review on the SSFWorld Website

Debbi Henderson, author of The Lord of Misrule, is pleased to announce that she will soon be receiving a positive review on the widely accessed SFFWorld site. This site carries all the major science fiction and fantasy authors as well as books by small press authors, with no publishing prejudices.

3/01/02

Charlton Heston

Actor Charlton Heston ("Ben Hur", "Moses", etc.) is letting us know today that he has decided to read Robert Batey's book A Carpenter's Gift.

Inclusion in The Los Angels City Libraries

Author, Evelyn Horan, proudly announces that her children's/young adult historical fiction novel, the story of a family's life on the West Texas frontier of the l880's, Jeannie, A Texas Frontier Girl, Book One, has been selected after an arduous two months' screening process, as being worthy of placement in the Los Angeles City Libraries system. It is now available for placement in all the city's libraries.

TV Show Appearance

Jim Hickman, author of 5000 Years of UFO's, will be appearing on the TV show "Cosmic Connection" March 10th at 6 PM PST. Cosmic Connection is the longest running television show on the internet.

Book in Alfred University

Lynn Barry, author of Puddles, ventured over to Alfred University in Alfred NY on February 26th to see that her book was on display in the college book store. A Spring book signing is in the planning stages, according to the book store manager.

Preditors and Editors Poll

Kevin P. Grover, author of Strike Hard, is pleased to announce his final ranking in the top ten of the P&E poll for best author of 2001. Kevin also informs us that he has been asked by a high school student in California to mentor him through his senior class project.

Book of the Month

Chasing Horses by Christy Tillery French has received the Book of the Month award for March by United Authors Association.

Fate Magazine

Kelly Steed, co-author of the hard sci-fi horror novel Stasis, had her nonfiction story "Bedside Vigil for the Saved" published in the January/February issue of FATE Magazine in their My Proof of Survival section. It details a visit from her deceased grandmother on a night she nearly lost her own life.

More News For Jeannie, A Texas Frontier Girl

Jeannie, A Texas Frontier Girl, Book One will be featured in the Summer Reading Program in cities in Texas.The historical fiction book based on family fact fits the children's summer reading theme: "Read Across Texas- Read About Texas." Faye Nichols, Librarian Director in Gatesville, Texas, has scheduled Evelyn Horan to present her book to the children the last week in May 2002. Other libraries in Texas are sending invitations and a schedule of times will be forthcoming.

Editor of Eastland Telegram newspaper, Houston O'Brien, Eastland, Texas, (locale of Jeannie, A Texas Frontier Girl, Book One), is planning an event in May to feature the book and the author. Details to be announced later.

As a note of further interest, Susan Wonderly, Director of the library in Pahrump, Nevada, has also extended an enthusiastic invitation for Evelyn Horan to present her book to the children at a future date.