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T. J. Robinson's love for reading can be traced all the way back to his being a young boy. He spent summer nights hidden beneath the bed-covers with a book and a flashlight, hoping his parents wouldn’t catch him reading well past his bedtime.

Debut Young Adult Novel "Spider Brains: A Love Story" by Susan Wingate Available in Paperback May 2012

- Seattle - Did Black Swan and Center Stage get it right? What is it really like to become a professional ballerina?

Author Michelle Davidson Argyle has always been fascinated with suspenseful stories about Stockholm Syndrome, and her latest young adult novel, The Breakaway, explores that very subject.

Author Michelle Davidson Argyle's newest novel, The Breakaway, launches today amid much anticipation

Turning her grief into a new life purpose, Jennifer Westby has been performing random acts of kindness for over two years in her mother’s honor and begins a new journey to share how she has turned this grief to gratitude.

Author Paul Dorset has published the 2nd edition of his debut novel, Xannu – The Prophecy, a 400 page book that is the 1st in a thrilling teens' epic fantasy series. The book is available for $0.99 at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Apple and Smashwords

“I've now located six haunted houses in Seattle’s Greenwood neighborhood since publishing my Ghost Stories,” says Seattle-area author, Emily Hill, whose Kindle 'Top Ten' Mysticism eBooks delve into her experiences with the supernatural.

Author Jennifer-Crystal Johnson and co-author N. Jones present a collection of short horror stories based on creatures and demons. “If You’re Human Don’t Open the Door” features a screenplay and 3 short stories. This eBook is free for 5 days.

The details of Dr. Anderson's getaway from the mental hospital are astoundingly vivid, well-thought out, and incredibly plausible....

Author, Michelle Bellon is pleased to announce her book, His Salvation. A mix of romance and suspense, reviewers are giving the book five star reviews.

A magician’s ghost warns Lanith about fire and kisses. Fire for endings. Kisses for magical power like she’s never tasted before.

Now available, the final book in the Bats in Captivity series.

Engineered Software today announced the release of the second edition of its book, Piping System Fundamentals: A Complete Guide to Gaining A Clear Picture of Fluid Piping Systems. Significant updates and additional content included.

Broken Publications is awaiting more submissions from all over the country to include in the first annual Soul Vomit anthology, the 2012 theme of which is Domestic Violence. Poetry, short stories, art, photography, prose, and essays are all welcome.

Broken Publications is raising funds online and offline for the first annual Soul Vomit Anthology focusing on domestic violence stories, art, and poetry. Proceeds not used will be donated to a local domestic violence advocacy group.

The Gelett Burgess Center has Named Nicholas Beatty as Executive Director in leadership of the national awards committee responsible for selecting the best in family-friendly children's books and media.

Children's Authors and Illustrators Laurie Lee Eichorst, Sameena Bachmeier, and Janie Berry join the national Gelett Burgess Center, an organization devoted to selecting and promoting the best family-friendly books and media published annually.

Emily Hill, owner of A.V. Harrison Publishing spills the secret ingredients of how to grab attention for your eBooks on the global market in her updated guide for self-publishers, 'Self-Publishing for Smart Cookies'.

New poetry and art book by Jennifer-Crystal Johnson free giveaway of 5 signed copies on Goodreads. Giveaway end date is nearing! Last chance to sign up to win a free copy of the book signed by the author.

T. J. Robinson's love for reading can be traced all the way back to his being a young boy. He spent summer nights hidden beneath the bed-covers with a book and a flashlight, hoping his parents wouldn’t catch him reading well past his bedtime.

In THE BREAKAWAY, a new young adult novel by Michelle Davidson Argyle, seventeen-year-old abusive boyfriend wakes up to find his girlfriend missing.

In THE BREAKAWAY, a new and exciting young adult novel by Michelle Davidson Argyle, a teenage girl is caught up in a world of danger when she accidentally witnesses a robbery.

New cookbook relased on Amazon from a leading health and fitness blogger reveals not only how to prepare delicious, healthy meals, but why they help people lose fat and gain muscle, so they can use the powerful principles on every meal they prepare.

This book has all the ingredients of a perfect noir comedy, well-formed characters, international locations, a fast moving plot with no brakes, and of course zombies.

Debut Young Adult Novel "Spider Brains: A Love Story" by Susan Wingate Available in Paperback May 2012

Sophomore Novel At the End - A Post-Apocalyptic Thriller by John Hennessy Available Now

In 2010, Mac Patrick, Pacific Northwest mariner, turned his attention to his motorcycle, a BMW 3200 GS series. Acting on his lifelong dream to 'Ride South!' he set out from Seattle, Washington and rode into Mexico. His story has now been published.

In THE BREAKAWAY, a young adult novel by Michelle Davidson Argyle, seventeen year old Naomi Jensen falls in love with one of her kidnappers

- Seattle - Did Black Swan and Center Stage get it right? What is it really like to become a professional ballerina?

Author Michelle Davidson Argyle has always been fascinated with suspenseful stories about Stockholm Syndrome, and her latest young adult novel, The Breakaway, explores that very subject.

Author Michelle Davidson Argyle's newest novel, The Breakaway, launches today amid much anticipation

Turning her grief into a new life purpose, Jennifer Westby has been performing random acts of kindness for over two years in her mother’s honor and begins a new journey to share how she has turned this grief to gratitude.

Author Paul Dorset has published the 2nd edition of his debut novel, Xannu – The Prophecy, a 400 page book that is the 1st in a thrilling teens' epic fantasy series. The book is available for $0.99 at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Apple and Smashwords

"Mrs. Rosenstein told me that until a few years ago there was quite a bit of anti-Semitism, even some Klu Klux Klan stuff in the 1920's, so when the Temple was finished in 1940 they didn't want it to attract any attention," Rosalie explained.

“I've now located six haunted houses in Seattle’s Greenwood neighborhood since publishing my Ghost Stories,” says Seattle-area author, Emily Hill, whose Kindle 'Top Ten' Mysticism eBooks delve into her experiences with the supernatural.

The man covered his guilt and anxiety, talking fast. "I was mowing meadow hay and didn't know Skipper was following along. Just before I rached the end of the meadow I made a quick turn and caught her.

Author Jennifer-Crystal Johnson and co-author N. Jones present a collection of short horror stories based on creatures and demons. “If You’re Human Don’t Open the Door” features a screenplay and 3 short stories. This eBook is free for 5 days.

David Rutherford has put together an amazing book about building your self confidence with practical advice taken throughout his life as an athlete, motivational speaker, and US Navy SEAL.

A missing young woman leads hero Charlie Draper to a Mexican drug cartel, and things keep getting bloodier.

The details of Dr. Anderson's getaway from the mental hospital are astoundingly vivid, well-thought out, and incredibly plausible....

Horror author Andrew Wolter releases a one-minute video teaser for his forthcoming book, DARKER THAN BLACK, keeping readers both intrigued and bewildered by the mystery of the novel's content.

Author, Michelle Bellon is pleased to announce her book, His Salvation. A mix of romance and suspense, reviewers are giving the book five star reviews.

A suspenseful love story that holds your attention from beginning to end! Mel is an ex-FBI agent running from a past that includes a brutal attack by a serial killer. Definitely a MUST READ. This book held my attention from beginning to end.

A magician’s ghost warns Lanith about fire and kisses. Fire for endings. Kisses for magical power like she’s never tasted before.

“Words from the Heart: Treasured Moments Spent with God,” is a collection of poetry and writings.

"Inspirational Quotes from Above…Words to Strengthen the Hurting Soul," are thoughts that God has placed upon my own heart, during very difficult days of pain, heartache, and trials.

Now available, the final book in the Bats in Captivity series.

Engineered Software today announced the release of the second edition of its book, Piping System Fundamentals: A Complete Guide to Gaining A Clear Picture of Fluid Piping Systems. Significant updates and additional content included.

n the literary tradition of Robert Heinlein, Townsend is a builder of worlds - fantastic yet familiar, slightly off-kilter worlds, that breathe new life into the genre that is speculative fiction. ‘Rock Killer’ is Townsend’s third novel

Broken Publications is awaiting more submissions from all over the country to include in the first annual Soul Vomit anthology, the 2012 theme of which is Domestic Violence. Poetry, short stories, art, photography, prose, and essays are all welcome.

Texas business trainer and consultant Sarah Zink is to release a highly-anticipated book entitled 20 Tips for Power Chicks, geared toward helping women overcome some of their biggest challenges in communication, behavior, and time management.

A new book on the power of habits will improve your life, business and community, according to a review by Seattle business coach Terry Corbell.

Five arts groups in Edmonds, Washington are collaborating on a new interactive series for writers and readers.

Debut author and artist Suzanne Cheryl Gardner has just published "The Mystery Of The Lost Hive," which provides an entertaining and engrossing story to educate children about the hazards of Colony Collapse Disorder

This book explores the Andrea Doria and extreme diving through an introspective odyssey of memory and history back to the dangerous underwater world of Northeast shipwrecks.

Broken Publications is raising funds online and offline for the first annual Soul Vomit Anthology focusing on domestic violence stories, art, and poetry. Proceeds not used will be donated to a local domestic violence advocacy group.

The Gelett Burgess Center has Named Nicholas Beatty as Executive Director in leadership of the national awards committee responsible for selecting the best in family-friendly children's books and media.

Children's Authors and Illustrators Laurie Lee Eichorst, Sameena Bachmeier, and Janie Berry join the national Gelett Burgess Center, an organization devoted to selecting and promoting the best family-friendly books and media published annually.

Author, Richard A.M. Dixon, is pleased to announce the release of his new book, Dillon’s War – The Weretiger or Kontum. Deep in the jungle a soldier encounters a tiger for what will become a life-changing experience for both tiger and man.

In response to the growing fad of owning werewolves as pets, Senator Wooten institutes the W.O.C. (Werewolf Oversight Committee).

Author Douglas R. Brown will be interviewed by Mindy Drayer and Marshall McPeek on the NBC4 Morning Show in Columbus, Ohio for his newest novel TAMED.

The Gelett Burgess Children's Book Award program has officially opened, with a call for entries until May 15th, 2012. The awards program honors the best in family-friendly children's books published the previous calendar year.

The Gelett Burgess Center has announced their selections for the 2011 Gelett Burgess Children's Book Award. The Award honors the top family-friendly books published in the 2010/2011 season.

Northwest based author launches new author web site and makes PDF files available for purchase and download on her site. Short stories and poetry PDF files are $0.99 each and include cover art by the author; both poetry books also available.

Emily Hill, owner of A.V. Harrison Publishing spills the secret ingredients of how to grab attention for your eBooks on the global market in her updated guide for self-publishers, 'Self-Publishing for Smart Cookies'.

Strauberry Studios will showcase their complete line of children’s books and stuffed toys in the Made In America exhibit at AmericasMart’s Atlanta International Gift & Home Furnishings Market® January 13-17, 2012.

A Seattle author of Ghost Stories has tracked a number of haunted property locations in her former neighborhood of Greenwood. This week she adds two more pins noting properties she's discovered; one the location of woman who slowly went insane.

Northwest author, who has written of her experiences living in a Seattle haunted house details her efforts of tracking down Greenwood District properties where paranormal activity has played out over history. She discovers story of insanity in one.

Emily Hill, Author of 'Ghost Stories' returned, with her grown son, to their Greenwood neighborhood as they pointed out the houses anointed as 'Haunted' by the neighborhood children. Cupboard doors swinging open did not unsettle grown man as a youth.