Louisiana Books News (United States)

Don't blink your eyes, watch your back, and no matter what you do: HOLD ON TO YOUR DRAGON!

Eddie Kurtz, Kurtz Communications, LLC, and Swashwords Publishing Announce the publication of three novels from Eddie Kurtz: Sex & Gravity, August in New Orleans, and My Casanova Available through Smashwords.com

Author, Sisters Network Shreveport President and national breast cancer advocate Crystal Brown-Tatum selected one of eight women as a 2011 Pink Power Mom by Bright Starts Corporation and will donate the $10,000 award to Sisters Network, Inc.

Husband and wife author manual aimed at developing healthy marriage principles based on scripture

~ gambling • exploitation • experience • discrimination ~ Now Available as an Ebook A Narrative of the People, the Experience, and the Dealings to Plunder Follow-up to Part I (Amazon Bestseller)

John Claeys is coming to "The Nearing Midnight Show" June 28th at 11:30PM CST.

A CULTURAL LEGACY: CREOLE GOURMET SECRETS OF LOUISIANA is a unique book that provides a serious study of the culture, language and people through the food language.

Crossing Over is the journey of Don Raymond, Louisiana's first African-American to become a four sport letterman and desegregate Hahnville High School athletics.

Thomas T. Fields, Jr, author of "I Called Him Grand Dad. The Lost Political Papaers of Harvey G. Fields" and "Desert Burning. The Story of the Civilians During Operation Desert Storm" will speak at the Union Parish Library on April 26th.

Author Paulette Jones launches first tween novel about three ten year old girls and the adventure they create by using their imaginations.

Fall in love today with "The Ballad of the Hopeless Romantic by Johnathan Bourque. The first novel in a four part series entitled Riverside, join Charlie on his journey as he learns how to follow his heart, which leads him to unexpected new heights!

“Songs That Wrote Me, A Lyric Anthology” by Mark Joyce is now available @ Apple's iBookstore, Amazon Kindle,Barnes & Noble Nook and the Sony Reader. Lyrics to over 150 songs!

New Orleans fiction writer Paulette Jones is in the final editing stages of her first tweens novel, Girl’s Day Out: The Adventure.

Amoore Enterprises is Proud to Announce the Release of “In the End, I Choose to Win" by Adaryll Moore.

Freshman author Christy CeCe Chapman is on the road to success her book, 20 Thoughts Every Woman Should Have, is getting a great deal of acceptance from her local community.

Thomas Fields recently spoke to the Bernice Business Group about his two recently published books, "I Called Him Grand Dad. The Lost Political Papers of Harvey G. Fields" and "Desert Burning" the story of the civilians during Operation Desert Storm.

New Orleans author, Paulette Jones will read and sign her book, HerStory: Revelations in Savannah at Books-A-Million to benefit the Ralph Mark Gilbert Civil Rights Museum.

Author Christy CeCe Chapman, 20 Thoughts Every Woman Should Have, will appear on WWLTV morning show with Sally Ann Roberts and Eric Paulsen at 825am.

Christy Chapman to launch her new book "20 Thoughts Every Woman Should Have" and honor 20 of New Orleans most accomplished women at her event on January 9, 2011. Some of the honorees are the Senator, Gina Brown, singer and business woman Gail Provost

Christy CeCe Chapman to launch new book, 20 Thoughts Every Woman Should Have, January 9, 2011

Thomas T. Fields Jr has recently release two books that will please the history buff in the last minute of Christmas shopping. Both books are available at Amazon and will fill the void for last minute shopping.

New Orleans author, Christy CeCe Chapman, "20 Thoughts Every Woman Should Have" is making her television debut with her timely title. She will share with the audience her experiences and revelations.

Everyone can take pictures but not everyone can take great photos. The tips and techniques found in the book will have you taking great pictures that you will be proud to hang on your wall.

CeCe Chapman received her final proof and is ready to take center stage to promote her long awaited first title.

Award-winning cookbook author,Pamela D. Lyles will be in town to cheer on her home team to victory and to share her “Saint-sational Thanksgiving Menu” from Da Cajn Critter Cookbook with fans and foodies in Dallas and the surrounding areas.

Much like the tradition of reading “The Night Before Christmas” and awaiting Santa to end the holiday season, Phyllis Turner introduces a new holiday reading tradition that signals the start of the holidays and the arrival of Santa's elves!

River House Publishing honors NOLA's tradion and culture through recently published novel, THE COFFEE SHOP CHRONICLES OF NEW ORLEANS and partners with 2010 New Orleans Coffee Festival.

New Orleans Author Tasha Thomas-Naquin announces the latest highly anticipated book of poetry. So much more than poetry, unlike any you have read before.

River House Publishing, New Orleans, LA, today announced that Books-A-Million has chosen THE COFFEE SHOP CHRONICLES OF NEW ORLEANS—PART 1 for distribution in all of its Louisiana stores. This selection follows a month-long vetting process by Books-

Self-publisher LaTarsha V Forbes, released her new book, Obedience Is Better Than Sacrifice.

Employees of Your Time Publishing, LLC will work with nonprofit group, STAIR, Start The Adventure In Reading during their 2010-2011 school year to support the second grade population of students which this program is designed to help.

Local business supports local authors. Novelist, Paulette Jones, will entertain us with her lyrical reading from the pages of her novel HerStory: Revelations.

Paulette Jones will be entertaining the Seniors of E.J. Morrison Senior Group. Even though their community center was destroyed during Katrina, they come from all over the country to participate in their annual vacation.

Local author Paulette Jones reads from her new novel, HerStory: Revelations. Your Time Publishing, LLC will also present an opportunity for the members of Pontchartrain Senior Center to tell their own stories.

Harvey G. Fields was a political figure and legal genius in rural Farmerville, Louisiana. Following his death his political papers were packed away and his life forgotten. Then they were discovered and many historical events were brought to light.

Who would have thought cookies have life saving powers? Cookies were just the snack that God used to transform my life. You will see through these pages how God not only saved my life but how He brought healing to my sexually abused past.

Thomas T. Fields Jr's Novel, Desert Burning has received a review from Our History Project, an organization dedicated to the better understanding of history. Our History Project decided to make an exception and review a fictitious historical novel.

There's a LIFE INSURANCE Crisis in the United States & Canada!!! We Are Urging All U.S. & Canadian Insurance Companies, Agents & Managers To Join This Movement And Launch Your "Life Across America" Campaign. YOUR CLIENTS Need Your Help Now!!!

"New Orleans Magazine" says "Drink One To Me, Christian Bennett" “is a real cautionary tale as to why you should never accept a cocktail from a stranger at a foreign bar.”

Sun. Nov. 8: Baton Rouge's prestigious art venue presents a literary experience filled with travel, adventure and intrigue when Vicki Allen reads from her fourth novel, "Drink One To Me, Christian Bennett."

Novelist Vicki Allen will be meeting fans and signing copies of her books, including her fourth titled "Drink One to Me, Christian Bennett" at the 2009 Louisiana Book Festival.

New Orleans native and University of Texas Alumnus, Pamela D. Lyles is coming to the Lone Star State for the debut of her new hit and award winning cookbook “Da Cajn Critter: The Lifestyles, The Rules, and Makin’ Groceries.”

Jude Southerland Kessler will be returning to her hometown of Natchitoches, Louisiana at the Melrose Arts and Crafts Festival with her newly published book on John Lennon.