Arkansas Books News (United States)

The latest release of international best-selling author Ashley Fontainne will be free in honor of Mother's Day beginning at 12:01 am PST on Sunday, May 13, 2012 through 11:59 pm PST on Monday, May 14, 2012.

Debut novel by Ashley Fontainne hits Top 20 in United Kingdom - almost exactly one year from date of publication - for almost a week.

Kindle Book Review gives "Zero Balance - Eviscerating the Snake Series (Vol. II)" high marks from top Amazon reviewer Jon P. Bloch "If a black widow spider could write a book, this might be the result. "

In the book, "Standing with the Dog: K9 Psychology in a Nutshell," author Mel Helmick, dog training expert and advocate, urges readers to stand against dog abuse, offering key insights on canine behavior, training and handling for all who love dogs.

Suspense/Thriller author Ashley Fontainne to hold book signing on April 28th

Shirley Johnson, Senior Reviewer with MidWest Book Review rates Ashley Fontainne's second novel in the Eviscerating the Snake Series, Zero Balance, 4 stars! "...you will be pulled into the cavern and hope that you can come out. Quite a ride."

The suspense/thriller, Accountable to None, will be free on Amazon at 12:01 am PST on March 14, 2012 through 11:59 pm PST March 16, 2012.

Author Jo Ann Snapp released her fourth Book in the Norma Jean's Mysteries Series Body in the Big Box

New publishing company is inspired by making reading fun again.

Author Charlaine Harris to speak at benefits for The Writers Colony at Dairy Hollow

Readers and reviewers alike love "PECAN GAP",the Jake Somers mystery/suspense novel by author Don Castle. It is now available internationally.

Cage-den.com eBook store powered by Smashwords.com exposes new independant authors to the world. Some great new literature is now available for Kindle, Nook, Sony Reader, iPad, iPod Touch, iPhone and other electronic reading devices.

Hairdresser, Julie Áuna, is announcing the release of Sisters-Six and One to Grow On. First in the Sisters-Six Series is sure to capture and delight audiences everywhere. This soft mystery is the perfect combination of drama and comedy; a must read!

"Diary From the Dome, Reflections on Fear and Privilege During Katrina", written by a former San Diegan who was trapped in the Superdome is in sharp contrast to some of the claims made by former President Bush in his new memoir, "Decison Points".

Sparkles the Fire Safety Dog, rescued from a home with 62 other dogs, was adopted in 2003. She has been credited with helping save the lives of two children and their two families. Sparkles is featured in the July issue of Cesar’s Way Magazine.

Leisure Arts proudly announces the upcoming publication of Little Knitted Creatures—a knit pattern book featuring 26 amigurumi designs by Amy Gaines!

Leisure Arts proudly announces the publication of Knit Celebrity Slouchy Beanies For The Family by Lisa Gentry—a how-to knit pattern book featuring exclusive never before seen photos and patterns of Slouchy Beanies.

Leisure Arts announces release of The Best of Cross Stitch Basics, a Cross Stitch book featuring 108 basic designs!

Leisure Arts announces release of Mary Engelbreit: Stitched So Cute!, an embroidery pattern book featuring 53 projects.

Leisure Arts announces release of Our Best Knit Baby Afghans, Book 2, featuring 34 baby afghans to knit!

Leisure Arts announces the release of its newest Christmas book‹Creating the Happiest of Holidays: Book 2!

Leisure Arts announces release of two publications designed to help those in need: Knit Prayer Shawls and Crochet Prayer Shawls!

Leisure Arts announces release of CrochetWear by Ann Regis—a crochet pattern book featuring 25 designs!

Leisure Arts announces release of Sew Magical For Baby by Laura Lee Burch—a pattern book featuring easy-to-sew toys and accessories.

Leisure Arts announces new addition to knitting how-to series—Knit Along with Debbie Macomber: Hannah’s List.

Leisure Arts announces the release of Tried and True, Renewed!—a pattern book featuring timeless quilted designs for the modern home.

Leisure Arts announces the publication of Celebrating Cobblers and Pies by Avner Laskin!

Leisure Arts announces the publication of Celebrating Ice Cream and Cake by Avner Laskin!

Norris Church Mailer's "A Ticket To The Circus" will be released by Random House April 6. She will kick off her book signing tour April 9 at Eureka Springs' New Delhi Cafe.

Horror and thriller author Kat Yares has released the first in a series of short stories titled Revealed Evil, she reveals just how these stories came about.

With the announcement that Kirstie Alley has lost 20 pounds using a new weight-reduction "elixir", at least one person is applauding her action as possibly saving the world.

February is a time when many couples become engaged. But for author Tracy S. Morris, a February nearly 10 years ago was a time for murder. At least fictionally speaking.

Descendants: Vampire website has been revamped to make things easier to find and less harsh on the eyes.

Hectar's "A Vampire's Book of Knowledge" by J.A. Laughlin is now available for iPhone, iPod Touch, Palm, Kindle, Sony reader and many others through Smashwords.com!

The debut of "A New Species" By J.A. Laughlin On Smashwords.com allowing for download to all major portable reading devices including iPhone, iPod Touch, Palm, Kindle, Sony Reader and more!

"Diary From the Dome" author Harris has pledged 1/2 of any of his profits to charities helping to rebuild the NOLA area. Proceeds are from any new purchases of "Diary From the Dome" between now and Dec. 31, 2009.

Leisure Arts releases out of print 150 Itty-Bitty Motifs under All Time Favorites series title at original publication price.

Leisure Arts releases out of print Garden Goodness Fingertips under All Time Favorites series title at original publication price.

Leisure Arts releases out of print Bibs by the Bunch under All Time Favorites series title at original publication price.

Leisure Arts releases out of print Pompom Crafts under All Time Favorites series title at original publication price.

Leisure Arts releases out of print Pretty Bookmarks under All Time Favorites series title at original publication price.

Leisure Arts releases out of print Magnetic Ideas for Craft Foam under All Time Favorites series title at original publication price.

Leisure Arts releases out of print Christmas Magnets in Plastic Canvas under All Time Favorites series title at original publication price.

Leisure Arts releases out of print Bookmarks in Plastic Canvas under All Time Favorites series title at original publication price.

Leisure Arts releases out of print Baby’s Best Bibs under All Time Favorites series title at original publication price.

Leisure Arts releases out of print 25 Bread Cloths for the Holidays under All Time Favorites series title at original publication price.

The TAROT forms the occult basis of Western civilization. Reclaiming the Lost TAROT delineates a complicated astrological machine, with this book its required manual, explaining how to take advantage of the machine.

National Museum of the American Indian's traveling display, "IndiVisible: African-Native American Lives in the Americas," opened 10 Nov. The Sequoyah National Research Center's Dr. Daniel Littlefield served as an advisor.

Paul Harris has pledge that 25% of his book profits from "Diary of the Dome, Reflections on Fear and Privilege During Katrina" will go to charities in the New Orleans area. He challenges Obama to redirect 25% of Iraq spending to our own Gulf area.

Paul Harris was a San Diego tourist who was unable to get out of New Orleans after the evacuation was issued. His memoir is a first person account of the horrific conditions he encountered in and around the Superdome.