Literature News

Bestselling author Michael McGarrity releases his new epic western novel “Hard Country” and is Honored as Author of the Month at VJ Books.

The Lonely Parrot, written by Lisa Kelley and illustrated by Charles Akins, has received a bronze medal in the Best Children’s Illustrated E-Book category from the 2012 Independent Publisher Book Awards.

Are you looking for avenues to create an income as a freelance journalist? If yes, the Working Writer’s Club is here to help.

Los Angeles poet Joel Doerfel turns to Kickstarter, a social media funding source, to raise funds for his genre-defining project, Neon Shakespeare, a collection of 154 sonnets set in response to each of Shakespeare's sonnets.

The Working Writer’s Club is pleased to invite you to join Mayra. Calvani in cyberspace as she discusses her writing life and her latest book, The Water Cycle: Water Play Series, Book 1.

Visit Guardian Angel Publishing authors via their blogs as they celebrate Children's Book Week. Each stop includes special topics of discussion and two contests.

We invite you to visit and explore the Guardian Angel Kids www.guardian-angel-kids.com May 2012 issue of "Proud to be American " through rich history poetry, the sacrifices of military families, and the meaning of the Pledge of Allegiance.

Poets Wear Prada announced today publication of Ice Gayle Johnson’s debut poetry collection “The Key: Lady Grizzly & Sir Charles Otter,” her very personal account of love and loss, both familial and romantic.

Savant Books and Publications LLC, Honolulu, Hawaii, announces the release of Mike Farris' dramatic new lawyer-mystery novel, "Rules of Privilege."

Author Carole Laplante and illustrator Mary Ann Byrne-Walker tell the story of the magic wand through the voice of a wise old fair godmother in "The Magic is in You".

Acclaimed comic book publisher BOOM! Studios has released Camilla d'Errico's celebrated series 'Tanpopo' in a deluxe hardcover edition, collecting the entire fan favorite story so far for the first time.

Savant Books and Publications LLC, Honolulu, Hawaii, announces the release of Mila Komarnisky's' epic historical romance novel about the Ukraine, "Wretched Land" in multiple eBook formats

Manoscritti greci e prima sopravvivenza ebraica del Codex , tra 1,5milioni di pagine da digitalizzare sia per studenti sia per il pubblico generale.

Poets Wear Prada announced Senior Editor, Hoboken author Roxanne Hoffman in New York this month to promote her new book: Sundays, May 6th and 13th, and Saturday May 19th

Cal State L.A. free event gathers experts, public to explore ancient Mexico, modernity and the literary avante-garde

Introducing The Debut Novel Of Midwest Author C L Lassila, 'Earth, Air, Water, Light'. This Compelling Piece Of Pantheist Fiction Asks The Question "Is Dominion As Mentioned In The Bible Leading Us Down The Path Toward Environment Destruction?"

Kansas-born, Adelaide-based bestselling author JAMES HOUSTON TURNER wins a 2012 Independent Publishers Book Award GOLD MEDAL for his "Ludlumesque" thriller, Department Thirteen (Comfort Publishing).

Local author Margo L. Azzarelli pens new book on this Lackawanna Valley village.

Local authors John Triolo and Liz Marren-Licht team up on new book on this Middlesex County borough.

Local authors Brenda Metterville, Kate Simpson and Andrea Faugno team up on new book.

Author, Nick Westfall is pleased to announce the release of his new suspenseful thriller, Escaping Yesterday.

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Local author John P.D. Wilkinson pens new book on the hamlets and villages of the valley.

Local author Mishell Kyle Forward-Magnusson pens new book on these Madison County towns.

Wheaton's unsung heroes and notorious personalities are showcased in Arcadia Publishing's new imprint.

Local authors John W. Neff and Howard R. Whitcomb team up to tell story through photographs in new book.

Local authors team up on pictorial history on behalf of the Fort LeBoeuf Historical Society.

Aurelia, by romance author Cyn Hadyn, will be released at several E-book shelves on May 3rd. Navy SEALS who employ dolphins and mermaids? Yes, in an effort to fight ECO-terrorism...

Sunbury Press has released the bestseller list for the month of Aprilh, 2012. Novelist Morris Workman's "Howl of a Thousand Winds" was first in print. Keith Rommel's horror novel "The Cursed Man" claimed the lead of all eBook formats.

Classified Love, by veteran romance author KT Bishop, will hit e-book shelves on May 3rd. Will a chance meeting at a class reunion change the future for Chelsea and LeRon?

Unselfish Surrender, by romance author Michele Hope, will hit e-book shelves on May 3rd. Do you believe in voodoo and witchcraft? You might learn...

Writing novels inspired by an actual good-guy Russian agent, bestselling novelist JAMES HOUSTON TURNER announces winners in his writing project for teens. Winners will receive worldwide recognition for the book characters they named and created.

New novel Unforeseen, a paranormal romance, has been released to an anticipating readership. The novel is written by author Lauren Grimley, and was positioned on the Amazon best seller list for gothic romance on the very first day of release.

Triangle Writers, a group of writers from Raleigh-Durham and surrounding areas, announces their spring writing workshops. The writing events will take place this May and June in Raleigh.

The Spirit of Things, a debut release by romance author Holley Trent, will hit e-books shelves on May 3rd. Nicolette decides to return to the corporate world only to realize a man from her past is a constant reminder of what she gave up.

Now Serving, an anthology collection by several talented writers, will hit e-book shelves on May 3rd. The collection highlights our every day heroes and heroines in their endeavor to serve and protect.

NJ poet Joel Allegretti today announced 3 New York readings for his new book “Europa/Nippon/New York: Poems/Not-Poems”: Sun., May 6th, in Washington Heights; Thurs., May 17th, in Astoria, Queens; Sun., May 27th, in Greenwich Village.

Author Lexee Harris holds book signing at Source Comic and Games June 2, 2012 from 2 – 6 p.m.

ASWIFTT Writer’s Guild offers FREE Informational Meetings every month for those interested in becoming published authors

Sunbury Press has released "A Community of Writers: A Collection of Short Stories", edited by Ann Elia Stewart, comprising the best of the Natalie D. Craumer Writing Workshop at the Fredricksen LIbrary in Camp Hill, PA. Profits go to the library.

Author, Ed Pessalano is pleased to announce the promotion of his book, Night Shivers. Night Shivers is a collection of thirteen short scary stories guaranteed to give you nightmares!

The Palanca Awards, the country's most prestigious and longest running literary competition, is accepting submissions until 12:00 midnight of April 30. Aspiring writers have only a few more days to finalize and submit their entries.

Bruce Goldwell's first Dragon Keepers fans are seven years older now since it was 2005 when the first book was released. And as promised, Goldwell's story has aged too as his newest book is for readers of all ages.

Se falló ayer y se han dado a conocer hoy en el Microespai de la 43 Fira del Llibre de Valencia los nombres de los vencedores de la segunda edición del Concurso de Microrrelatos 5' de Editorial Intangible.

Lynne Rees headlines Poets at the DTC on Thursday, 26 April at 7.30pm

Derald Hamilton’s new short story collection reintroduces characters from his novel “The Call” and explores the oppressive mindset that institutions can inflict; individuals succumb to tyranny or struggle for freedom and transformation.

What books did Deborah Dolen pen to make the grade on Amazon’s Bestseller list? Hand Writing Analysis in Psychology, The Beekeepers Digest and one of her earliest books Floral Design 101.

It's April 23rd. Happy Birthday William Shakespeare? Shakespeare Oxford Society Says: Toast But Verify. Issues top ten reasons to doubt the traditional Strafordian theory and the top ten reasons to consider the Earl of Oxford as the true Bard

Author, George M. Moser is pleased to announce his new thriller, Nine Lives: A Story of Horror.

The Oliver Wolcott Library in Litchfield, Connecticut has been awarded a $1000 Heritage Grant by the Community Foundation of Northwest Connecticut and the Connecticut Humanities Council to fund a series of three Mark Twain book discussions.