Washington Literature News (United States)

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.

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.

New annual anthology published by Broken Publications is now open for submissions for its 2012 issue of Soul Vomit. The theme for the issue is domestic violence, survival, aftermath, and recovery and healing.

A cleverly crafted collection of poetry and art by Jennifer-Crystal Johnson, Strangers with Familiar Faces illuminates the idea of the constantly changing and evolving self. No one is the same exact person from one moment to the next.

I really enjoyed this book! The author does a great job of drawing you in to the characters and their story- I found myself relating to each of them!

A great fantasy adventure with two of the most entertaining characters you could ever hope to find. Oliver and Jem get into some classic scrapes including some very worrisome monsters....

The humour in this book is at the same time subtle and yet also obvious in the way that it is thus able to expose the psychology of human nature in the raw and also in all its horror.

Debut Epic Fantasy Life Descending by John Hennessy available November 18

The only way to save humanity is to expose it. The human homeworlds are in decline, completely dependent on machines and overrun by excesses of sex and drug use, they are slowing dying. An old enemy emerges and humanity’s creators are discovered.

Dead Game: In this Video Game, ‘Game Over’ Means You’re Dead...When Serial Killers Terrorize a California Beach Community, One Woman Stands in Their Way

What happens when a #1 news team becomes the top story instead of reporting it?

Butterfly Powder and the Mountains of Iowa, Erich Eipert's wry coming of age novel set in the panorama of Iowa farm country, has been released as an ebook available from Amazon (Kindle format), Barnes & Noble and Smashwords.

The greatest pulp fiction hero of the 1930s is back in the first of a new series of thrilling audiobooks!

New children's book synthesizes ancient story telling technique with modern digital artwork. "Golden Deer Sun and White Bear Moon" masters the balance of old and new in a delightful tale of creation in a Native American format.

Need a change of pace and a good laugh? Want a chance to feel BETTER about YOUR LIFE? "Chronicles of My Life with a Blonde" is an epic and hilarious tale of antics of a male blonde spouse. This book is guaranteed to bring a laughter to your lips!

Debut author, Rebecca Knight, releases her fantasy novel LEGACY OF THE EMPRESS for e-book only through Kindle and Smashwords. She is one of many new authors joining the Indie Publishing Revolution versus trying to find a traditional publisher.

The Jenkins of Baltimore, an historical novel, features the well-known family of William V. Jenkins. Baltimore's strong Confederate leanings, throughout the Civil War, are central to this story. A peer-reviewed panorama. Available on Kindle & Nook.

JENKINS: Confederate Blockade Runner, available at all Barnes & Noble locations, Amazon.com and Nook details the true story of Confederate blockade runner, Colonel C.T. Jenkins and his Baltimore roots, revealing his link to James Ryder Randall, poet.

StargazerSDAnthologies is offering authors, bloggers, and speakers a free venue to present their material to new readers. The internet based article directory is offering a free initial publishing to the first 50 authors who post their samples.

Now available for the Kindle and Nook, Just Open a Vein: A Book of Quotes for Writers. Inspirational, instructional, humorous, and motivating quotes for all writers.

A turkey vulture gets the lead role in "Cathartes Aura and the Apocalypse Zoo", a one-thousand line novel-in-verse, now for sale at Smashwords.com, the world’s leading ebook publishing and distribution platform.

"Cathartes Aura and the Apocalypse Zoo", available as an ebook, to be read by the author at community open reading at Auntie's Bookstore, 402 West Main, Spokane, WA.

Myne brings an impressive amount of detail and research to her descriptions of work life in Abuja and university life in Benin so that the reader is readily transported into the story.

Super author Aaron Dietz and Team of Heroes present a Superhero Pub Crawl experience in the heart of Ballard, Saturday, Feb. 26.

Tacoma, Washington literary trust creates award to recognize excellence in self published and small press speculative fiction. (science fiction, fantasy, and horror)

Non-profit to support interest in speculative fiction, and the efforts of self published and small press authors.

The Last Days Bible establishes a new website explaining end times, antichrists and Bible prophecy. The site includes sample text from each book of the New Testament.

Publisher Medialivros/DIFEL acquired the copyright for “Rapto em Lisboa,” the Portuguese version of “Sao Tome-- Journey to the Abyss-- Portugal’s Stolen Children,” by Paul D. Cohn, published the edition, & refused advance & royalty payments

We are the publisher of "Sao Tome--Journey to the Abyss--Portugal's Stolen Children. " Many readers have praised the novel and expressed their desire to see it as a film. Thus we are offering a $10,000 finders fee plus participation in the royalties.

Legacy of Ida Lillbroända: Finnish Emigrant to America 1893. Compelling historical narrative; a young girl’s trek from Quebec to Telluride where she runs a boarding house, fulfills her American Dream on a farm in Washington’s Skagit Valley.

What would the end-result be like if readers had the chance to directly contribute to a fantasy story? In perhaps the first experiment in social media of it’s kind, Koldo Barroso took the ideas of readers of his blog and brought them to life.

The struggles and achievements of a woman born deaf in the 1960’s and her determination to fit into both the deaf and hearing worlds are the focus in All Eyes: A Memoir of Deafness by Bainy B. Cyrus.

This debut mystery introduces Cat DeLuca and her Pants On Fire Detective Agency. Published by Poisoned Pen Press, Liar, Liar has received rave reviews and two inquiries for movie rights. Liar, Liar is co-authored under the pen name, K.J. Larsen.

Win a free copy of my mystery/thriller DEAD of KNIGHT at my Cyber Launch Party! Comment on the blog post about my book and you could win a signed copy mailed to your door on me!

For a modern Christian wife, hoping and waiting for your husband to embrace Jesus as his savior is not enough. With Mission Possible, Deborah McCarragher hopes to offer a guide to show your man the path to finding a relationship with our Lord.

For Dog Lovers Of All Ages. Stories From Alaska To Louisiana. Covers hunting, training, humor, behavior, nostalgia. "Every dog lover owes it to themselves to read this book."

Released in December 2009, the novel which started life as a series of excerpts shared on the author's blog has brought only accolades in its wake.

Western films may have fallen from Hollywood’s grace in the past few decades; however, a loyal following of obsessed fans and collectors remain. If you are just beginning a Western movie DVD collection this book is a must.

Sun fairies both good and evil, monstrous creatures, adventure, magic, a talking strawberry bush, ant royalty, and an epic battle for the freedom of an entire world are in store in the wonderful Victor and the Sun Orb by Amy Nielsen.

Looking for adventure, mystery, romance and loads of fun in your next summer read? Trek across Europe, search for lost treasure, defeat the bad guys, and much more as you enjoy author John C. Stipa’s entertaining debut novel, No Greater Sacrifice.

Author John L. Betcher leads us into the world of advanced computer technology and international espionage with this captivating suspense thriller.

Author Susan Wigden announced that the winner of an essay contest will be in the cover photo of her next mid-grade level novel. The contest is open to Staten Island, NY students at I.S. 75. They will write on the topic, “Why books are magical.”

Thumb Flagging by author Jerome Peterson is a coming of age story that will charm you from the opening pages. Two twenty-something, self-professed bohemian-bums take to the open road to find themselves in a criss-cross America journey.

Children’s author Jennifer Phillips of Nose in a Book Publishing released a new short story for young children on her web site. This story is free to download for personal and educational uses.

On the Verge of Madness by author George Wilhite is like a perfectly cooked steak...dark on the outside and a little bloody in the middle.

A must read for movie buffs and film trivia fans and for those who take pleasure in a wonderful cinema experience.

I sensed I was holding an epic, entertaining read in my hands. I can tell you that Lor Mandela did not disappoint.

An epic novel best described as a modern day Lord of the Rings. Fantasy and heart collide into a new genre in the first book of a promising series. You don’t want to miss this unique offering by Jeffrey B. Allen.

Jeffrey B. Allen showcases his considerable imagination and writing talent in creating an entire universe. His lead is a believable, lovable character with which readers young and old will quickly bond.

Mystery, Suspense, Film Noir and Detective Movies on DVD-A GUIDE TO THE BEST IN CINEMA THRILLS by John Howard Reid is a dream come true for movie buffs.