New Jersey Literature News (United States)

New York Times Bestselling Author Celebrates Release of her First Anthology

After 50 years in prison, Al Dickens finally releases inspirational title Uncle Yah Yah: 21st Century Man of Wisdom

Leading Urban Publishing Company Hires Publicist to Promote New Ventures

"Nostalgically fond memories pervaded Jason Forrester's waking thoughts; taking him back to a special moment, in time, when he and Stephanie first created the sort of magic that set the tone of their intimacy; far beyond their own expectations."

Susan K. Droney, author of many novels, children's books, short stories and articles, has penned a chilling new murder mystery.

A Vancouver, WA writer will interview Great Britain's binary mind theorist, Mr. Anthony Peake this February 2010 on Blog Talk Radio, NTI ("Nosce Te Ipsum") out of Greater Metro New York City.

Save Big From The Comfort of Your Home With Inmod’s Weekend Long Holiday Sales Event

"A whirlwind of courtship began between "PJ" and Beverley; verging on a raging firestorm, and fanned by the strong currents of their burning lusts. With his considerable womanising-résumé, it was just a matter of time before he deflowered her."

"PJ" gave very little consideration to the fact that he'd bitten off more than he could chew, regarding 'sexual politics'. His arrogance linked him to a tidal surge of his testosterone, and a blatant disregard for the consequences of his actions."

"Some of "PJ's" most hardened critics deemed him a 'black Allan Greenspan'; a man of obvious charm, fine presence, and a 'hole lot o' power'! In fact, too much power for a young, black man in the lily-white, fabled world of Wall Street."

Olympic gold medalist and author, Don Bragg, who wrote Kamp Olympik, a humorous memoir about his summer camp in the New Jersey Pinelands, wants camp alumni, now forty- or fifty-year-old men, to share the thrill of having the camp's stories in print.

Filostrat's Negritude Agonistes, Assimilation against Nationalism in the French-speaking Caribbean and Guyane has excerpts of a rare issue of L'Etudiant Noir Journal... (The Black Student Journal...) where Aimé Césaire first used the word Negritude

In a new book by Arcadia Publishing, Great Adventure historians Thomas Benton and Harry Applegate use over 200 vintage photographs to take readers on a nostalgic ride down memory lane.

Mom, Dad, Grandpa, Grandma and kids are planning a beach trip; but, they all have to finish their responsibilities before they can have fun in the sun.

This book shows how readers interpret and process texts in light of their understanding and how it’s done without biases.

Just released, beautifully illustrated book of poems by Rabindranath Tagore. India's most well known and influential poet, a Nobel Prize winner in 1913. His poems are a wonderful reflection of the enduring culture of India and Bangladesh.

A collection of twenty humorous fantasy and science fiction stories, it is initially available as an ebook from Mobipocket. A Kindle version is also available from Amazon.com. A print edition will be available at the end of the summer.

Open to all Metro New York area book groups, and all who are interested in human consciousness studies, New Age and quantum theory. This will be an evening to remember, with fine lecture, discussion, drinks and buffet.

The authorities were surreptitiously closing on “PJ’s” trail; and fast, too! Subpoenas were written-up; but not, yet, served; amounting to what was plausibly considered a stealthy waiting-game of cat-and-mouse.

Fool's Gold is a humorous retelling of the ancient myth of the Rhinegold. The characters include gods, heroes, Valkyries and aliens. Its themes explore love, greed and treachery among others.

Mike Goldman has released a new book which helps organizations thrive in this challenging economic environment. He believes that today’s most successful companies have employees with an incredible passion for what they do.

Meet Gwendolen Gross, author of The Other Mother, for an author talk and discussion at the Ramsey Public Library in Ramsey, New Jersey on Sunday, November 16th at 2:00pm. The event is free and open to all.

Immortal Defense is a story-focused, abstract game in which the main character, K, gave up his physical body, leaving his pregnant wife, for a chance to defend his family and planet from an invading force.

In The Rise of the Fourth Reich, Jim Marrs presents the names, dates and personages who first supported Adolf Hitler's Third Reich, then following World War II brought that same Nazi philosophy to the United States under other names

With two such inspirations at his fingertips, how could an author resist giving his Massachusetts-based murder mystery a medieval slant?

Dancaster Creative is proud to announce the upcoming release of my new novel Turning Idolater, a story of intrigue and redemption in the dark recesses of society. Release is scheduled for on or about September 16th in both Kindle and Paperback.

The rising online bookstore, PR Seitz Bookseller, continues publishing iconic manuscripts with a release of the classic 'King Coal' by Upton Sinclair.

Surviving people recount visits in dreams from deceased loved ones. Surprisingly most visitors have a common message, and frequently the visitor tells the dreamer something they did not know before the dream, and only the departed visitor would know.

Author Feather Schwartz Foster discusses Florence Harding, Grace Coolidge and Lou Henry Hoover at 7 PM, Tuesday, June 3 at the Franklin Township Library, Franklin Township, NJ. A book signing will follow.

The founders of the popular (and sometimes controversial) Silicon Valley Moms Blog recently launched the New Jersey Moms Blog. Gwendolen Gross, author of The Other Mother, is a featured contributor to this new addition to New Jersey’s online world.

Come to the East Brunswick Public Library to hear Gwendolen Gross speak about her motherhood novel, The Other Mother on May 6, 2008 8:00pm (free, at 2 Jean Walling Civic Center, East Brunswick, NJ 08816).

Author Feather Schwartz Foster, a New Jersey resident, will be discussing both wives of Woodrow Wilson at a meeting of the Sussex County AAUW on April 19. A book signing will follow.

Author Feather Schwartz Foster will discuss the “Civil War Divas” as well as her book, at a lecture on Wednesday, April 16 at 7:00 PM at the Franklin Twp Library, DeMott Lane, Franklin Twp NJ. A book signing will follow.

NJ author Feather Schwartz Foster will discuss Mary Lincoln and Julia Grant - the “Civil War Divas” on Wednesday, March 19 at 7:30 PM at the Scotch Plains Library, on Bartle Avenue, Scotch Plains, NJ. A book signing will follow.

Author Feather Schwartz Foster will discuss some of the post-Civil War First Ladies, why they were “new”, and what prompted all those changes. She appears March 5, at 7 PM at the Chester Library, Chester, NJ.

PR Seitz Bookseller became affiliated with Apple iTunes and has begun offering the top 100 songs in addition to an impressive book selection.

PR Seitz Bookseller launched a new online bookstore featuring a guest blog and works from fresh, talented authors. Affiliated with Amazon.com PR Seitz offers the very latest in best sellers and now showcases unpublished creative authors.

Rachel Jackson, the wife of tempestuous President Andrew Jackson, will be the subject of a lecture, discussion and book signing by New Jersey author Feather Schwartz Foster at a meeting of the New Providence Woman’s Club.

"The Other Mother: A Novel" by Gwendolen Gross recently reached number 4 on Amazon's list of best selling books about friendship in the women's fiction category.

Feather Schwartz Foster will discuss her book “LADIES: A Conjecture of Personalities” at a meeting of the Morristown Woman’s Club, Morristown, NJ, on Tuesday, November 20, at 2 PM. A book signing will follow.

In a free online writing workshop called "The Other Mother — For Moms Who Write," women explore their own choices about balancing work and family, the joy and struggles of motherhood, and feelings of guilt, resentment, and regret.

USA Today reviews "The Other Mother: A Novel" saying "Author Gwendolen Gross' best insights are into how the two women's own childhoods and moms have shaped their choices. And how motherhood seems to trigger a biological urge to judge other females."

The Moms Blogs discussion of "The Other Mother: A Novel" is featured in the New Jersey Star-Ledger's "Jersey Blogs" written by Kelley Heyboer.

On December 12th at 7:30pm, the Book Circle Book Group will discuss the new novel The Other Mother by Gwendolen Gross at the Ridgewood Public Library in Ridgewood, New Jersey.

Mom blogs across the country describe how the new suspenseful motherhood novel - The Other Mother - explores the joys and struggles of motherhood.

Feather Schwartz Foster, a New Jersey resident, will discuss the “Civil War Divas” at a lecture on Tuesday, November 6 at noon, at the Springfield Library, Mountain Avenue, Springfield, NJ. A book signing will follow.

Inspired by the release of the new motherhood novel The Other Mother, contributors to the Silicon Valley, Chicago, Washington DC Metro, and New York City Moms Blogs are currently engaging in an intense discussion about balancing work and family.

On Monday, October 9, Gwendolen Gross was guest speaker at the inaugural meeting of the Rockaway MOMS Club book group to discuss her new novel, The Other Mother.

Gwendolen Gross — an award-winning writing instructor and author of The Other Mother: A Novel — is offering a free writing workshop. The workshop will be held at Bookends Bookstore in Ridgewood, Jersey from 7:30pm-9:00pm on November 2, 2007.

Meet Gwendolen Gross, author of The Other Mother, for a book signing and Q&A. The book signing is on October 27 from 1-3pm at Bookends Bookstore in Ridgewood, New Jersey.