Apex News (North Carolina, United States)

Fayetteville, NC author Brian Barnette’s first screenplay will be featured in the Short Film Corner showcase at the 2012 Cannes International Film Festival. .

Just three words to describe Follow the Bouncing Ball by Apex, NC Author, Derrick M. Eason: Counting, colors, and rhyming.

You've only got 264 days to prepare a great celebration to go out in style on December 21, 2012, the last day on the Mayan Calendar. Now is the time to start planning.

The deadline for Your Entry in the First Party Invitation Design Scholarship is April 29, 2012 This $500 award will go to a creative student who will enrolled in college in the fall of 2012. The award winner will be announced on May 7, 2012.

When Farts Had Colors, by Atlanta author Mark Lawton Thomas, reached best seller status on Kindle (Amazon) over the weekend. Its popularity rose by the hour based on the number of free downloads, delivered via Amazon.

Noted poet and literary community leader Laura Hope-Gill, to teach day long workshop on the origins and the inner practice of creativity on Sunday March 25 at The Healing Seed Center for Geopoetics

US Author Sara Mansfield Taber's memoir Born Under an Assumed Name was published by Potomac Books this month, with the first reading planned at Politics and Prose Bookstore on Saturday, March 3rd at 3:30 pm. Taber has authored three other books.

Jocelyn Adams’s debut novel, The Glass Man, a Lila Gray novel, will release its sequel, Shadowborn, in October 2012.

Julie Reece has signed a publishing contract with J. Taylor Publishing for her debut novel Crux, a Young Adult Urban Fantasy/Paranormal Romance set in fictional Atlanta, GA.

Follow the Bouncing Ball is a new book by author and artist, Derrick M Eason of Apex, North Carolina.

Dakota Dog Products announced that it has launched www.dakotadogproducts.com, to serve online dog enthusiasts in providing for their dog's needs. Their focus is on providing top quality dog beds, dog crates, pet gates and other pet products.

Singer/Songwriter Jon Shain to perform acoustic Beatles tunes, followed by the Beatles cover band, The BackBeat at The General Store Cafe to help Guardians of Angels Humane Society's campaign kick-off for a cat and dog adoption center in Pittsboro.

Mageirocophobia is the fear of cooking. Many people suffer from this condition, and MacLean’s Magazine has called upon North Carolina Chef Todd Mohr to shed light on the affliction.

NDŌHD by Altaravision, Inc. is sponsoring an Endoscopic Assessment of Swallowing Hands-On Practicum by ProCourse CEUs in Orlando, FL September 17th and 18th 2011.

Fayetteville, NC author Brian Barnette’s first screenplay will be featured in the Short Film Corner showcase at the 2012 Cannes International Film Festival. .

Just three words to describe Follow the Bouncing Ball by Apex, NC Author, Derrick M. Eason: Counting, colors, and rhyming.

You've only got 264 days to prepare a great celebration to go out in style on December 21, 2012, the last day on the Mayan Calendar. Now is the time to start planning.

The deadline for Your Entry in the First Party Invitation Design Scholarship is April 29, 2012 This $500 award will go to a creative student who will enrolled in college in the fall of 2012. The award winner will be announced on May 7, 2012.

Apex specialty baby boutique promotes cloth diapering as part of international event

When Farts Had Colors, by Atlanta author Mark Lawton Thomas, reached best seller status on Kindle (Amazon) over the weekend. Its popularity rose by the hour based on the number of free downloads, delivered via Amazon.

Noted poet and literary community leader Laura Hope-Gill, to teach day long workshop on the origins and the inner practice of creativity on Sunday March 25 at The Healing Seed Center for Geopoetics

Today, the Kindle version of the book, “Storm Surge, A Jonie Waters Mystery” achieved best seller status in three categories: Women Sleuths, Romantic Suspense and Overall Kindle Books.

L.S. Murphy has signed a publishing contract with J. Taylor Publishing for her debut novel Reaper, a Young Adult Urban Fantasy.

US Author Sara Mansfield Taber's memoir Born Under an Assumed Name was published by Potomac Books this month, with the first reading planned at Politics and Prose Bookstore on Saturday, March 3rd at 3:30 pm. Taber has authored three other books.

Raleigh's Center of Excellence will be the site of the January 23, 2012 Fundamentals of Social Media Class with Martin Brossman and Anora McGaha, starting at 6pm for three hours.

Emi Gayle has signed a publishing contract with J. Taylor Publishing for her debut novel After Dark, a Young Adult Urban Fantasy/Paranormal Romance.

Jocelyn Adams’s debut novel, The Glass Man, a Lila Gray novel, will release its sequel, Shadowborn, in October 2012.

Julie Reece has signed a publishing contract with J. Taylor Publishing for her debut novel Crux, a Young Adult Urban Fantasy/Paranormal Romance set in fictional Atlanta, GA.

Meet Peggy Noodle, the twelve-year-old new kid on the block who’s interesting and fun—and teaching the kids in her neighborhood that not only is there more to her than meets the eye, but that everybody can find a way to be great.

Follow the Bouncing Ball is a new book by author and artist, Derrick M Eason of Apex, North Carolina.

When Farts Had Colors, by Atlanta author Mark Lawton Thomas, is a new elementary-level chapter book about a topic that helps spread giggles as far-and-wide as it is heard and smelt!

In this free online baking class, Chef Todd reveals the #1 Baking Secret you need to know for baking cakes that come out perfectly every time.

If a freak milk accident that sparks life to a half-cow, half-stegosaurus isn’t strange enough, imagine how strange it’s going to get when Trip Stanley’s class drinks the milk! "How to Milk a DinoCow" is written by NC author, Ian Sands.

Dakota Dog Products announced that it has launched www.dakotadogproducts.com, to serve online dog enthusiasts in providing for their dog's needs. Their focus is on providing top quality dog beds, dog crates, pet gates and other pet products.

Social media professionals, Martin Brossman and Anora McGaha, wrote Social Media for Business for small and micro business owners, to motivate, inform and support them in growing their businesses using social media and online marketing.

Singer/Songwriter Jon Shain to perform acoustic Beatles tunes, followed by the Beatles cover band, The BackBeat at The General Store Cafe to help Guardians of Angels Humane Society's campaign kick-off for a cat and dog adoption center in Pittsboro.

Peak City Publishing, LLC, an Apex, NC company, will be donating 30% of Stone-Upon-Stone book sales at the October 'Drag Bingo' Event to the Alliance of Aids Services – Carolinas.

Mageirocophobia is the fear of cooking. Many people suffer from this condition, and MacLean’s Magazine has called upon North Carolina Chef Todd Mohr to shed light on the affliction.

Veterinary hospital provides medical and surgical care for small animals

Peak City Publishing, LLC announced the release of "When Farts Had Colors" by Atlanta author and teacher, Mark Lawton Thomas. The book is about fourth-grader Lance Chance, who is tormented and bullied by the infamous, Merry Maddox.

Chef Todd Mohr, founder of Web Cooking Classes.com, the internet's only weekly online video cooking course that teaches cooking method.

NDŌHD by Altaravision, Inc. is sponsoring an Endoscopic Assessment of Swallowing Hands-On Practicum by ProCourse CEUs in Orlando, FL September 17th and 18th 2011.

Friday September 23 at 6:45 in the artisan jewelry and crafts shop known as the Joyful Jewel of Pittsboro, a group of poets will read poems and discuss their creative process. Ten poets from around the Triangle will read from their own poetry.

Network creator Elizabeth Shugg takes new job at Carolina Parent magazine, turns reins over to Jones

Marcy Corprew, of Miz Hazel fame, is launching her new poetry and prose book on Sunday July 31, between 4 and 6 pm with a reading and gathering at Wake Forest Coffee Company in Wake Forest, North Carolina.

Martin Brossman, one of the leading social media and small business trainers in North Carolina just released Social Media for Business with co-author, Anora McGaha. The book launch is set for August 4 at 6pm at the Center for Excellence in Raleigh.

It has been well-documented that processed foods containing an excessive amount of sugar, MSG, salt and fat are a major contributor to this epidemic.

Fayetteville, NC author, Brian Barnette, developed a short story twenty-years ago which has now been published by Peak City Publishing, of Apex, NC.

Kids of All Ages Can Enjoy BounceU Inflatables at Every Home Game

Stone Upon Stone (Peak City Publishing, May 2011) is an illustrated story of two souls who walk together in life’s journey. In time, they realize that they have unintentionally built a stone wall between them.

Every day hundreds of thousands of home cooks turn to the internet to find new recipe ideas and figure out what to cook for dinner. Unfortunately, most of these cooks end up disappointed when recipes are not able to answer their cooking questions.

All Booked Up hosted the book launch event for The Rusty Bucket Kids: A Behind the Scenes Look at 'Lincoln, Journey to 16' during the annual "Peak Fest."

“...more than a memoir, it’s a sign of gratitude, breathed through affectionate interviews and childlike charm.” Dave Horn. Mr. Horn has reviewed books for The Christian Science Monitor.

With a rare combination of intellect and a talent for description, first time novelist, Tamara Ward moves her reader effortlessly through an entertaining and engrossing story of suspense.

GreenPea Baby store in Apex NC is the local host for The Great Cloth Diaper Change 2011, joining hundreds of locations around the globe in setting a world record for the most simultaneous cloth diaperings, as part of Earth Day celebrations.

Storm Surge, A Jonie Waters Mystery, by Tamara Ward, is a fast-paced, light-hearted mystery novel scheduled to be released on April 15th, 2011 at a Book Launch Party hosted by All Booked Up from 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM. The party is open to the public.

Benjamin L. Ose, Psychiatrist at Holistic Mental Health, PLLC, has been recognized by Cambridge Who's Who for demonstrating dedication, leadership and excellence in the diagnosis and treatment of mood and anxiety disorders.

The Wanderer of New Hope is now available in Kindle.

Meet Jonie Waters, single, broke and desperate for work as a journalist. Her first news tip leads her to the scene of a crime involving a childhood friend and right into the spotlight of her estranged step-sister’s judging eyes.

Peak City Publishing, LLC is pleased to announce a new fast-paced and light hearted mystery novel written by Tamara Ward, "Storm Surge, A Jonie Waters Mystery".

Web Cooking Classes, teaches COOKING METHODS, not how to FOLLOW A RECIPE, is offering a free online cooking webcast to help home cooks easily create fast, healthy, delicious dinners.

The Analytics and Management Consulting Firm Evans Analytics establishes new partnerships. The partnerships allow Evans Analytics to expand their services to clients in collaboration across markets.

Due to growth and expansion of its Analytics and Management Consulting services and capabilities, the Analytics and Management Consulting Firm Evans Analytics brings on new team members.

NC author, RT Crowley will be signing his first historical fiction novel, “The Wanderer of New Hope” at Paperbacks Plus in Siler City, NC. Siler City is the same place the Mayberry folk of The Andy Griffith Show went for Saturday shopping!