Connecticut Publishing News (United States)

Indie author Gregory S. Slomba has published his first novel, “The Deliverers: Sharky and the Jewel”. The book, a fantasy for children ages 9 to 13, is currently available on Amazon.com and CreateSpace.com, and as an e-book for Kindle.

Are you one of the millions of people intimidated by the new iPhone? Unfortunately, the smart phone genie is out of the bottle providing you the perfect opportunity to overcome your technological big but.

The Apple iPhone 4S has drawn a lot of attention lately. Its Siri software has some sass and attitude.

It will be available in major bookstores on November 6, 2011. Vice President Luke Harris is vacationing in Israel when he learns of the untimely death of President Max Alvarez.

In writing sci-fi, or a techno-thriller, like the recently printed book iSly, the writer, Stanley Gerson, believes that heavy doses of action and suspense are key to the story.

Sparker Media -- formerly a freelance writing and editing company founded by Sabadino Parker in 1999 -- has expanded its services to include online marketing consultation and management, including SEO, social media, and newsletters/e-mail development

Fairfield, Connecticut-based Venü Magazine celebrates 1st anniversary and expansion into Westchester County at a gala event on June 9 at the 42 restaurant at the top of the Ritz Carlton hotel in White Plains, New York

Student usage of mobile technology for educational purposes has been piloted with resounding success in the past three years, notably increasing student engagement and raising test scores.

Award-winning publisher releases newest book: "Street Smarts Beyond the Diploma” with QR Codes

AALU selects TripBuilder EventMobile as its Official Mobile Application for its Annual Meeting in May.

Midwest Book Review has given a five star review for 7 Scorpions: Rebellion. The award-winning novel is the first of a Sci-Fi trilogy set in a post-apocalyptic world and is based on the authors lucid dreams.

Bestselling author Michael N. Marcus has urged writers to form their own publishing companies. He realizes that not every writer also wants to be a publisher; and this new book will help writers get better books if they use self-publishing companies.

Spaces are filling up for writers to get a chance to meet with a literary agent or marketing expert at the 8th annual Connecticut Authors and Publishers Association University Writers Conference, May 7, 2011, at the Hartford Steam Boiler Building.

Readers Favorite has given a four out of five star review for 7 Scorpions: Rebellion. The novel is the first of a Sci-Fi trilogy set in a post-apocalyptic world and is based on the authors lucid dreams.

After losing sales in 2009 due to contracted library budgets and decreased exports, professional book publishing, which includes the legal, medical, business, scientific and technical fields, has nearly regained its 2008 position.

Significant growth in the digital textbook and course material market, along with textbook rental programs, is defining the growing higher education publishing market for 2011.

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Professional journal revenues fell in 2009; but with a recovering economy, stable renewals, price increases, new product offerings from publishers and a slight improvement in advertising, journals have managed to bounce back.

Recent revenue declines in trade book publishing and retailing may be due to industry giants jumping into new tech platforms and e-reading devices without considering the consequences.

Online revenues are experiencing double-digit growth exceeding 20% despite declining print revenues in metropolitan areas for yellow page publishers.

Bestsellersworld has given a five star review for 7 Scorpions: Rebellion. The novel is the first of a Sci-Fi trilogy set in a post-apocalyptic world and is based on the authors lucid dreams.

Reader Views has given a four star review for 7 Scorpions: Rebellion. The novel is the first of a Sci-Fi trilogy set in a post-apocalyptic world and is based on the authors lucid dreams.

Amazon Kindle e-books may never replace the paper and ink versions, but they are the wave of the future. Why not have your book published on Kindle?

The essential dictionary for learning the terms you need to be a Guido or Guidette. Before you can live the GTL life you need to know what you are talking about.

With the economy expected to slowly recover, Simba Information projects sales in the combined STM markets to finish the year slightly ahead of 2009 results.

The ordinance is an effort to reduce municipal waste as more print distribution services move to a cheaper online format. However, the print version will still be distributed to businesses, schools and community centers.

Yellow page publishers have shifted heavily into online advertising since recovering from bankruptcy in 2009, doubling online revenue growth in just four years, according to Simba Information.

With the bankruptcies primarily in the past and stronger companies emerging with new names, less debt and a new focus, the yellow pages industry now faces a brighter future. However, there are still many challenges.

The yellow pages industry is transitioning in the digital age as sales reps evolve into full-time media consultants armed with innovative technology ranging from tablet PCs to BlackBerrys.

In a new article by research editor Meredith Dias, the STRAT online newsletter explores the mobile and tablet publishing industries.

Announcing the publication of a new online advertising strategy article by publishing consultant William Dunkerley.

Peggy Gaffney, author of unique collection of books for Kanine Knits Publishing, has been honored by Martha Stewart. She was chosen from more than 6,000 members of Martha Stewart’s entrepreneurial group, Dreamers Into Doers, as Dreamer of the Week.

PNC Bank agrees to buy substantially all of Thompson Publishing’s assets for an undisclosed price. PNC will also provide as much as $3 million to help fund Thompson operations while in bankruptcy.

Scott Klein’s resignation leaves SuperMedia without the leader who guided the company during its bankruptcy and transformation. Former R.H. Donnelley president and COO McDonald named replacement.

McGraw-Hill Education has acquired lecture-capture solutions provider Tegrity after two years of partnership providing a popular core feature of the McGraw-Hill Connect teaching and learning platform.

Outskirts Press announces the latest highly anticipated coming of age fiction book from W. Hartford, CT, authors Donatella and Cristina Fragiale.

Intellectual property attorney R. David Donaghue outlines seven steps to protect online content in the September 2010 issue of Editors Only.

Announcing the publication of a new article by research editor Meredith Dias in the September 2010 issue of Editors Only.

Nearly a quarter of the comic reading audience is beyond the age of retirement, making the market for comics and graphic novels more than just another children’s book category.

The yellow pages industry made major advancements this month on the environmental front with the announcements of two consumer-friendly sites allowing consumers to control the number of phone books delivered to their homes.

U.S. government education funding for fiscal 2011 will align more closely with 2010 funding than with Obama’s initial 2011 budget plan submitted earlier this year.

Stephen Smith, COO, will replace William J. Pesce as CEO of John Wiley & Sons at the end of fiscal 2011.

Announcing the publication of a feature article about publishing industry issues in the STRAT magazine publishing newsletter.

Announcing the publication of the August 2010 issue of the Editors Only online newsletter.

Announcing the publication of a new article in the Editors Only online newsletter. Managing editor Denise Gable asks top publication editors about the future of their print publications.

Announcing the publication of a new article in the STRAT online newsletter. Publisher William Dunkerley discusses the components needed to create a successful multichannel magazine.

Announcing the publication of the July 2010 issue of the Editors Only online newsletter.

In an exclusive special report, media business analyst William Dunkerley explores the recent failure of Newsweek.

Outskirts Press announces the latest highly anticipated mystery, detective and police procedural fiction from Clinton, CT, author Peter Giannotti.

Announcing PUbbies, a new Web resource for print and online magazine publishers.