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Writers Pitch Book which connects writers with agents, editors and Hollywood producers is opening submissions for Spring 2012. The Pitch Book goes out to twice annually and features pitches for fiction books, non-fiction books, and screenplays.

ADVANCE for Long-Term Care Management announces Sage: The Elder Voice Journal, a new publication dedicated to highlighting the artistic works of people aged 65 and older.

Kadambini Media Pvt. Ltd. has been providing a platform to young people to showcase their talents in the field of art, literature & education etc. The Media has also instituted several Awards for rising talents in various fields and honours them.

ForeWord is pleased to announce the winner of its debut fiction competition, ForeWord Firsts. John Patrick Lowrie took the honors with his Summer/Autumn 2011 release Dancing With Eternity (Camel Press, 978-1-60381-810-0)

In this video, Jacquée Thomas, known as Jacquée T., makes an exception to her rule NOT to read a specific poem when publicly presenting her book.

Join The Philadelphia Poetry Slam and 150 poetry fans to welcome nationally acclaimed poet, musician and artist, Pushcart Prize nominee Shira Erlichman to Philadelphia on Friday, February 3rd, 2012 at 8:30pm, at Media Bureau Studios, 725 N. 4th St.

Footprints Foundation’s mission is to improve mortality rates of mothers and infants by training skilled midwives and traditional birth attendants in the essentials of Maternal and New Born care.  

Growing small press publisher announces new books! Committed to writers, committed to quality! "If you go write, you will never go wrong."

Richard Froude is The Passenger, serving up a unique collection of writings that navigates duelling states and hybrid forms. “Froude’s management of repeating themes, fugue-like in their harmonization, is powerful and suggestive." R. St. Lawrence

Kumar Kamal is a poet of Bangladeshi origin, preferring to write under the pen name of Ujjol Kamal. The word Ujjol in Bengali means bright. Born in Dhaka, Bangladesh, he emigrated to the US in 1997 where he is presently a resident of New Jersey.

Emily Hill, owner of A.V. Harrison Publishing spills the secret ingredients of how to grab attention for your eBooks on the global market in her updated guide for self-publishers, 'Self-Publishing for Smart Cookies'.

Sunbury Press has released New York University's Dr. Andrei Guruianu's fourth poetry collection entitled "Postmodern Dogma."

Mind Gravy Poetry welcomes Raleigh-based, award-winning poet Alice Osborn on Wednesday, January 25th from 8-10 pm. Alice will read selections from her new, yet-to-be released book, After the Steaming Stops as well as her most recent published book.

From A Writer's POV has revamped its online magazine and its Print Edition. Featuring some great authors and writers this edition, check out the January 2012 Edition. Happy New Year!

New poetry and art book by Jennifer-Crystal Johnson free giveaway of 5 signed copies on Goodreads. Giveaway end date is nearing! Last chance to sign up to win a free copy of the book signed by the author.

New annual anthology published by Broken Publications is now open for submissions for its 2012 issue of Soul Vomit. The theme for the issue is domestic violence, survival, aftermath, and recovery and healing.

A cleverly crafted collection of poetry and art by Jennifer-Crystal Johnson, Strangers with Familiar Faces illuminates the idea of the constantly changing and evolving self. No one is the same exact person from one moment to the next.

Hoboken author Roxanne Hoffman today announced the release of “In Loving Memory,” her gothic ballad tracing a small town congregation from funeral to marriage, illustrated by Edward Odwitt.

From A Writer's POV has released its December 2011 Edition. This special Edition features authors only and gives highlight to authors of various genres.

This Friday, December 2nd marks the launch of "The Pigeon Presents: The Philadelphia Poetry Slam" at Media Bureau Network, located in Northern Liberties. The monthly event will be held every first Friday; poets sign up at 8:30pm, show starts at 9pm.

Issue Number 2 of THE PATH, published by The Path to Publication Group, is now available. Buy a copy through CreateSpace.com and Amazon.com.

GDS Arts and The New Audience Project, in collaboration with El Museo del Barrio orchestrates a special presentation in memory of Piri Thomas. The sold out event will take place at El Museo del Barrio from 7pm - 9pm on Saturday, February 18, 2012

Writers Pitch Book which connects writers with agents, editors and Hollywood producers is opening submissions for Spring 2012. The Pitch Book goes out to twice annually and features pitches for fiction books, non-fiction books, and screenplays.

More than 20 of Long Island's best authors will be at Martha Clara Vineyards on Sunday, April 22 from noon until 4 PM.

Lowestoft Chronicle, the popular online magazine that focuses on the art of travel, has published its second print anthology, Far-flung and Foreign.

The amazing new book of poetry The Power of Words expresses themes that highlight many of the aspects of human existence, from the smallest of events to universal experiences.

Authors need to educate themselves on the evolving book industry and its marketplace especially with some 90,000 books published each month in the USA and the e-book numbers continually rising. Authors especially need to know the ABCs of publicity.

ADVANCE for Long-Term Care Management announces Sage: The Elder Voice Journal, a new publication dedicated to highlighting the artistic works of people aged 65 and older.

Kadambini Media Pvt. Ltd. has been providing a platform to young people to showcase their talents in the field of art, literature & education etc. The Media has also instituted several Awards for rising talents in various fields and honours them.

“There are three reasons to love poetry,” says Jacquée T., “It’s romantic; it’s romantic; it’s romantic.”

So today I am a work in progress who believes in YOU. You are my inspiration and therefore, I am inspired to inspire. Continue the cycle of greatness… Love you. Be you.

A family legacy built on a wild land. A struggle for love, justice and survival.

Awards: Top Prize – $ 175.00 (US) & Certificate, 2nd Prize: $75.00, 3rd Prize: $40.00 You've got more than one chance to win!

Who: Local authors Lydia Meyer, Chris Stralyn, and Jean Martinelli What: Local Authors Tea Party When: Tuesday, February 21st, 6:30pm. Where: Walker Memorial Library 1522 Ruddiman Drive N. Muskegon, MI 49445

ForeWord is pleased to announce the winner of its debut fiction competition, ForeWord Firsts. John Patrick Lowrie took the honors with his Summer/Autumn 2011 release Dancing With Eternity (Camel Press, 978-1-60381-810-0)

The inaugural publication of Contra Mundum Press, a new translation by Stuart Kendall of the ancient Mesopotamian epic, Gilgamesh, a translation renowned poet Jerome Rothenberg has called nothing less than “the exemplary version for our time.”

In this video, Jacquée Thomas, known as Jacquée T., makes an exception to her rule NOT to read a specific poem when publicly presenting her book.

Jacquée Thomas, known as Jacquée T., has a knack for inspiring people's romantic side. This poetry book, with poems, quotes and essays by her, is one example.

The book offers valuable tips and resources on how to get more exposure for your new business. It shows you how to create a buzz about who you are and what you do so others can find and be interested in you.

Join The Philadelphia Poetry Slam and 150 poetry fans to welcome nationally acclaimed poet, musician and artist, Pushcart Prize nominee Shira Erlichman to Philadelphia on Friday, February 3rd, 2012 at 8:30pm, at Media Bureau Studios, 725 N. 4th St.

Footprints Foundation’s mission is to improve mortality rates of mothers and infants by training skilled midwives and traditional birth attendants in the essentials of Maternal and New Born care.  

Author, K. Wallace pleased to announce her book, Visions and Verse. . . Along the Path. A short book of poetry with coordinating artwork, Visions and Verse shares inner enlightenment with the reader.

Essence Magazine Best-selling Author and National Book Club Conference President Curtis Bunn continues to showcase his new novel “A Cold Hard Piece.” Mr. Bunn kickoffs the 2012 Author's Share Literary Series on Wednesday February 29th at 7pm.

Kristina Monroe writes of a world balanced by natural beauty and lore. She has run with the humans, and danced with the butterflies.

Author Jefferson Galt announces the release the "Pete, Fay, Love" trilogy for Kindle and Kindle Reader for phones, tablets and computers.

She finds them everywhere - in history, art, religion, industry, her own back porch. She is awed by them, delighted by them, saddened by them and by our misunderstanding of them.

Growing small press publisher announces new books! Committed to writers, committed to quality! "If you go write, you will never go wrong."

Richard Froude is The Passenger, serving up a unique collection of writings that navigates duelling states and hybrid forms. “Froude’s management of repeating themes, fugue-like in their harmonization, is powerful and suggestive." R. St. Lawrence

For several years, the five Milwaukee area writers whose poems appear in this collection have spent a series of Sunday mornings reading and discussing poetry. This book is a product of their meetings.

‘The Kadambini’ contains cover-related features; features on cultural, social and current issues; stories, poems; novels in a serial form; translations from other literatures to Oriya; topics on health; beauty care; cookery tips etc.

“They needed the Raven King, needed him more than anyone could know. Without the Raven King, all would fail. Without the Raven King, they were stuck.” —excerpt from The Raven King.

Kumar Kamal is a poet of Bangladeshi origin, preferring to write under the pen name of Ujjol Kamal. The word Ujjol in Bengali means bright. Born in Dhaka, Bangladesh, he emigrated to the US in 1997 where he is presently a resident of New Jersey.

Deryn Rees-Jones headlines the Dylan Thomas Centre’s Poets in the Bookshop event on Thursday, 26 January at 7.30pm.

The mix-up we’re speaking of is called STIR (Sounds, Thoughts, Ideas, and Rhymes) and it’s coming to the Porter Sanford III Performing Arts & Community Center (3181 Rainbow Dr., Decatur, GA 30034) on February 18, 2012.

Show at the Regattabar, Charles Hotel, Cambridge and a New CD: POEMJAZZ

Rock Island, IL.,USA-(PRLOG)-A Perfect Lawn?, a collection of poetry by award winning poet C. G. Ferrel has finally arrived. Published by Acheulean Publishing, ISBN 0972968431. It is Mr. Ferrel's fourth book of poetry.

The First young Lady from Portugal, Roman Catholic, by birth born, ‘Miss. Dina Dinarte Silva Martins’, claim has seen the Lord Jesus Christ, beloved Father “Name “ in Arabic: “La-He-La-Ha-Hil-Lal-La-Hu—Mo-Ham-Ma-Dur-Ra-Su-Lul-La”

I Am Wolf by Joann H. Buchanan will be available FREE for a limited time on Amazon!

Cyriades (Owen Johnston) has been an avid fan of poetry for many years, and has written some of his own during that time, as well as a handful of short stories. If you love poetry, please join on the second edition of this poetic quest in book form.

New Book Release from Holy Poetry Publications: Drop that Bottle and pick up a Fork! Poetry, Prophetic Revelation and the Word of God is a book which will help to motivate, encourage and direct the Body of Christ back to the very heartbeat of God.

Deli Boy Restaurant Owners Mr. & Mrs. Bowman, are excited to extend business hours by offering customers something a little extra. They proudly host Authors Share, a book reading/discussion series featuring national and local authors.

A compelling collection of short stories and poems exposing the most intimate sides of human presence in an extraordinarily complex universe. The call to unexplained frontiers. The cosmos inside measured against the physical cosmos outside.

Boards and Beans is a retail home furnishing store dedicated to serving customers reclaimed wood, Fair-Trade products and recycled art pieces for the home.

Join Jeff W. Horton in the celebration of another great review.

Emily Hill, owner of A.V. Harrison Publishing spills the secret ingredients of how to grab attention for your eBooks on the global market in her updated guide for self-publishers, 'Self-Publishing for Smart Cookies'.

An online training program on January 19, 2012, shows nonfiction authors how to build their author platform, grow a mailing list, and make money with teleseminars and webinars, all from the comfort of their home or office.

Wet Willie's at City Place in West Palm Beach is hosting an all arts open mic every Monday. Come enjoy local artists. Talent ranges from poets, comedians, musicians, even belly dancers! Everyone is welcome!

Join author BRANDON PITTS for a talk and the signing of his poetry book PRESSURE TO SING -- Friday January 27, 5:00pm at Origo Books, downtown Toronto.

Mira Sound Germany releases Michel Montecrossa’s New Year Meditation Music 2012 with the title ‘Love & Unity Symphony’ as Audio-CD with 7 symphonic music instrumentals by Michel Montecrossa combined with messages and recitations by Mira Alfassa

Sunbury Press has released New York University's Dr. Andrei Guruianu's fourth poetry collection entitled "Postmodern Dogma."