PublishAmerica Donates Books

PublishAmerica is donating books to the Gilda's Club South Florida. The Gilda's Club helps all ages of people that have cancer, HAD cancer, or have lost someone to cancer. The books will be part of "An Evening At Home" basket to raise money for this organizations cause. The event will be held on January 15, 2011

PublishAmerica Donates Children's Books

PublishAmerica is donating 100 Children's books to Project RxRead. This project is to help cheer up sick children at the Medical University of South Carolina Children's Hospital (MUSC). The nurses give the books to the sick children who are in the hospital being treated and also to the children who come to the Clinic for Cystic Fibrosis, the Endocrine Clinic and the HEMOC Clinic. The children take the books home, so we also encourage reading that way too. We've been told that for lots of these kids, it's the first time they've ever owned a book.

PublishAmerica Author, Daniel Blanchard, Is Interviewed

Daniel Blanchard, author of Feeling Lucky?, gave a great radio interview about his book with Wayne Norman (WILI Radio/1400 AM). The inerview can be found HERE

PublishAmerica Author, Sandy Steele, Receives An Award

Sandy Steele, author of The Twilight of Sunrise Sunset, was honored as a "Finalist" for Women's Fiction by USA Books. Also, she has received numerous positive independent reviews, including a wonderful one from "The Beverly Hills Times"

PublishAmerica Author, Speaks About Her Publishing Experiences

PublishAmerica (PA) author, Susan Graves, has been asked to speak at a Chamber of Commerce Meeting to an audience of 300 about her great publishing expierences with PA. Additionaly, Susan will be speaking in January to a Woman's Club Author Fair

Marx Son Signs Second PA Contract
Arthur Marx, former ranked amateur tennis player and son of the famous Groucho, has signed a second contract with PublishAmerica. The book, entitled Lust for Death, was confirmed for publication on September 15, 2008. Marx's first book, Tulip: A Mystery Novel, was released in 2004.

Dusty Smith on the Discovery Channel
On September 26, 2006, the Discovery Channel aired an episode of The Haunting based on Doris “Dusty”

Stephen L. Neal to Be Speaker at Conference for Emergency Services and First Responders
Author Stephen L. Neal will be speaking at the conference for ORCHESTRATING CHANGE, RECOVERY &

PA Authors Invited to Call in to The Kevin and Jacqui Show

Kevin Burton, author of Emanon, is hosting an Internet Talk Radio Show entitled The Kevin and Jacqui Show. Kevin will be reading from his book on the show and sharing his testimony about his relationship with PublishAmerica. All PublishAmerica authors are invited to call in (646-915-8345) and be guests. The show airs every Saturday and Sunday from 12pm to 12:30pm.

Peter A. Olsson on the History Channel

Peter A. Olsson, author of Malignant Pied Pipers of Our Time: A Psychological Study of Destructive Cult Leaders from Rev. Jim Jones to Osama bin Laden, appeared with Robert Jay Lifton in the History Channel documentary "Decoding the Past" on January 2, 2008.

PA Signs John Roger Schofield of The Myriad

PublishAmerica recently signed a contract with Mr. John Roger Schofield, bassist for The Myriad, the internationally-popular mixed-sound band currently signed with Koch Records in New York.

Drawing rave reviews from both fans and critics worldwide, The Myriad's music covers a diversely artistic panorama. Atmospheric, melodic strains fill lyrics of heartache, doubt, and guts, while epic soundtracks span thundering anthems and sincere confessions with a mighty thump!

The Myriad will be performing live from Times Square on December 15, 2007, and the concert is to be broadcast on MTV.

Men of Mystery - Celebrating Men Who Write Mysteries

PublishAmerica author Frederick Price (Lair of the Dragon and Dragon's Ghost) is among 50

mystery writers invited to participate in the eighth annual "Men of Mystery" luncheon on November 3, 2007, in Irvine, CA. Held in the Grand Ballroom of the Irvine Marriott Hotel, this MWA Raven Award-winning event will include Tim Green and Vince Flynn as featured speakers. During the day long event, mystery fans (limited to 500 guests)will have the opportunity to purchase books, get them signed, and have lunch with the authors.

Books by the authors will be on sale throughout the day in the adjoining salons. Books are provided by Mysterious Galaxy bookstore, San Diego, CA.

RALLY CAPS Featured at the National Baseball Hall of Fame Museum

The newly released children's book RALLY CAPS hit the shelves of the National Baseball Hall of Fame

Savage Journey Featured on BBC Radio Wales

Savage Journey by Richard Prygodzizc was featured on BBC Radio Wales' book programme "Phil the Shelf," and was broadcast on Sunday July 15, 2007 at 5:32 PM and on Monday July 16, 2007 at 9:32 PM.
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Arizona Charter School Uses Bean in Curriculum

Academy of Excellence, a small charter school located in an under-served area of Phoenix, Arizona, has

Arlene Uslander Included in Chicken Soup

Material from Arlene S. Uslander's 2003 PublishAmerica title Children's Gems for the Heart: I

Angelo Saverino Co-Hosts Radio Show

Angelo Saverino, author of The Heart of the Order and Seven Turns of the Key (not yet in print),

Jeanette Woodall on BBC Radio
Jeanette Woodall, author of Three Weeks Last Spring, was interviewed on the BBC's Breakfast

PA Author Signs Movie Contract with Dare 2 Dream
Author Carl Veno has signed a movie agreement with Dare 2 Dream Film

PublishAmerica Authors Finalists For Best Books 2006 Book Awards

PublishAmerica is proud to announce that a number of the Frederick, Maryland based company’s authors were named as finalists for the Best Books 2006 Book Awards. The contest was

Tammy Varner Hornbeck to Be Interviewed on Christian Radio
Tammy Varner Hornbeck, author of Faith, Hope…and the Greatest of These Is: LOVE! (currently in production), will be interviewed on

My Husband Left Me for a Man on WVOL Nashville, Tennessee
Charise Y. Ridley and Marie Baker Mason will be interviewed on a major radio talk show on the

Carole Harris Barton Speaks at Joint State-Wide Kentucky Associations Meeting
Author Carole Harris Barton (Rainbows in Coal Country) will be speaking about her book at the annual joint meeting of the

PA Author joins News Talk WPRO-AM
Laura Clarizio, author of If I Had a Magic Carpet and If I Had a Magic

T.L. Moore Signs Movie Contract
Ronald F. Debranski of Atlantic Movie Productions in Georgia had requested a copy of T.L. Moore's Sins of Sunset

Feelings Featured in Five Mississippi Counties
Tempie is pleased to announce that her book, Feelings is featured in thirteen libraries,

The Heart of the Order Recorded for Blind and Visually Impaired
Angelo Saverino's motivational sports novel, The Heart of the Order, has been accepted for inclusion in

Jay Leno Endorses PA Author
Jay Leno, the popular host of NBC's Tonight Show, recently endorsed Richard J.

Saundra McFarland Receives Bronze Award from Family Review Magazine
PublishAmerica author Saundra McFarland received the Bronze Award from Family Review Magazine's Family Review

Center in recognition of her second book, Material Things Don't Matter.

In addition, Chris from the Family Review Center reviewed Ms. McFarland's book, and Ms. McFarland received a certificate commemorating the award as well.

Saundra McFarland is also the author of Good News Jesus Loves You.

Angelo Saverino on the Helen Glover Show
Angelo Saverino, author of The Heart of the Order will be appearing on the Helen Glover Show on August 3,

James Tullos Appeared on NBC
James Tullos, author of Poems by a Country Boy, appeared on Jackson, Mississippi's NBC

Movie Plans Proceed for Silent Duets
The screen play for Jillann Olvera's Silent Duets is now complete. Tosca Musk is scouting locations for shooting, and

Tim Smith to Be Featured Speaker at Indianapolis Bookfest Sponsor's Luncheon
Tim Smith, author of Memories Die Last and Never Trust Your Dreams, has been invited to be the featured speaker at

the Indianapolis Bookfest Sponsor's Luncheon on June 16, 2006.

The festival, to be held the day after Mr. Smith's speech, will be covered on C-SPAN's Book TV.

For the past few weeks, the festival has also been promoted on CNN.

Mr. Smith urges anyone in the area to "stop by and say hello."

Theological Immortal Romance = Celebrity Reading Material
Upon client request, John Barrett of the famous John Barrett Salon in New York has purchased 50

Carole Harris Barton Tells Story in Tim Russert’s Latest Book
Carole Harris Barton, author of Rainbows in Coal Country, has contributed a story to political commentator Tim Russert’s Wisdom of Our Fathers: Lessons and Letters from Daughters and Sons.

Casting Call for Vortex of Revelation
A.B. Keller's spiritual novel, Vortex of Revelation, is going to be a feature film! Kodron Productions, a film production company in

Hedda Nussbaum Inspires the Beginning of Change in Religious Communities
At Dominican College on March 13, 2006, Hedda Nussbaum, author of Surviving Intimate Terrorism, stood

Angelo Saverino to Appear . . .
PA author, Angelo Saverino, will be appearing on the number one rated morning drive radio show at the Jersey Shore. Saverino will be a guest on The Shawn and Lisa Morning Show, on WOBM-FM, 92.7, on Tuesday, April 25th at 7:40AM.

A.D. Adams Attends Ohio Book Festival, Raises Money for Relief from Katrina
The Rocky River Public Library Book Festival will be held Saturday, April 22, 2006, from 10:00 AM to 2:30 PM, at the Don Umerley Civic Center Auditorium. Among the authors taking part is A. D. Adams, author of the mystery Death on Lake Ice (PublishAmerica 2005) and The Dragon Healer of Tone "Book 1" (PublishAmerica 2006). Ten percent of all book sales will go towards helping the Hancock County Library System rebuild after Hurricane Katrina. The auditorium is located at 21016 Hilliard Boulevard. Contact Chris Nowak, of the Rocky River Public Library, at 440-333-7610 (extension 266) or at c.nowak@rrpl.org for more information.

First Lady Receives A Childhood Taken Away By a Mother and Grandfather
Author Linda Sommer Farley, of A Childhood Taken Away by a Mother and Grandfather, was delighted to receive a card from Mrs. Laura Bush on April 8, 2006. The card, written as a "thank you" for sending the first lady a copy of Ms. Farley's book, included a personal note from Mrs. Bush as well. About the recognition, Ms. Farley says that she was "overwhelmed and [that] everyone that has found out about my card wants to read it and they also ask about my book. I just want to say - THANK YOU PUBLISH AMERICA."

Gary Spangler Goes Live in His Hometown
Gary Spangler, author of Tunnel Vision Poetry, has been invited to do a live TV interview in his former hometown. He will appear on the morning show of WVVA NewsCenter 6 in Bluefield, West Virginia, and his appearance is scheduled for Monday, April 24, 2006. Mr. Spangler will be speaking about his current book of poems and discussing his next book. Wish him luck!

Meri Kennedy and Helen Glover--Survivors
PA Author Meri R. Kennedy will appear on WHJJ 920 AM radio on Wednesday, April 5th at 11:10 am. Kennedy will discuss her book, "My Enemy, Myself" and her survival from childhood sexual abuse and rape with radio talkshow Host Helen Glover. Glover, a final four contestant on the television show "Survivor - Thailand," will discuss with Kennedy her experiences with writing such a personal account of her abuse and how it has impacted the community. Glover replaced the syndicated talk show host Jerry Springer on WHJJ in Rhode Island last year. The Helen Glover Show recently received the Associated Press Award for best talk show.

Author-Thon Major Success!

The PublishAmerica Author-Thon, sponsored by Waldenbooks and the Gulf View Square Mall in Port Richey, Florida, was a huge success, according to D'Maria Scaglione, author of A Unique Bunny, who hosted the event.

According to Ms. Scaglione, fourteen PublishAmerica authors participated (Margaret Myers, author of Angel Assurance, was unable to attend, due to a family emergency) in the event, which was held on Saturday, March 18, and Sunday, March 19, 2006.

Portions of the royalties from sales at the Author-Thon will be going to each author's favorite charity. Some of the charities to receive donations include The American Heart Association, National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, and The AIDS Quilt for the Clinton AIDS Foundation.

During the two-day event, the participating authors accumulated more than $1,000 from the sales of their books.

Gaye Hight to Appear on Television
Gaye Hight, author of Comfort's Top 42 Poems: Comfort Ye, Comfort Ye My People Saith Your God. Isaiah 40:1, will appear on Women Rising, a Spokane, Washington-based talk show, on April 4 & 18 at 5:00 p.m. The show, hosted by Evangelist Stephy Nobles-Beans, is designed to empower female authors, businesswomen, and women striving to rise up in the Inland Northwest.

Nadia Brown: In the Writers Spotlight
The Literary Essence Book Club currently features Nadia Brown, author of Unscrambled Eggs, in their Writers Spotlight. The Book Club lauds Unscrambled Eggs as a "smooth mixture of honest poetry". Ms. Brown explains that, although the theme of her book is self-realization, Unscrambled Eggs is not a 'how-to' book---it is a guide to which readers can relate. For more information, please visit: www.literaryessence.com.

Also:

From March 15 - April 15, 2006, Nadia Brown is hosting a poetry contest---the prizes for which are $50.00 and an autographed copy of Unscrambled Eggs. Previously unpublished poems about any topic (except those that include profanity, erotica, or 'hate-poetry') may be submitted. For contest rules and guidelines, please visit www.nadiabrown.com.

Celebrity Author Signs 2^nd PA Contract
Rita Cook, author of Angel's Destiny, has signed her second contract with PublishAmerica. Cook's next book will be entitled Independent Producer's Survival Guide. Cook has worked on several television pilots including All About the Money, and has also produced an award-winning short called The Limited, as well as a short called In Due Time.
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Tarot of the Bard Makes Cameo Appearance
Dean Andrew Scarpinato's book of poetry, Tarot of the Bard, is featured in at least three separate locations and on three separate occasions in the movie Crowley.

Bullet Boy Publishes Enchanted Life
Charles Wayne Morrill (a. k. a. Charlie Wayne), originally of the heavy metal band Bullet Boys, has published his

Hollywood Screenplay Writer Signs with PublishAmerica
Sandor Stern, author of screenplays for films such as The Amityville Horror and occasional director of shows such as the series Touched by an Angel, has signed a contract with PublishAmerica to produce his book, The Life And Adventures Of Ralph, The Cat.

PA Signs Latasha Colander Clark

PublishAmerica is proud to announce that it will be publishing Fighting For Destiny by Olympic champion Latasha Colander Clark. Ms. Clark missed the 2001 World Championships due to a quadriceps injury. She transformed herself from a junior hurdles champion to a two-time US champion at 400 meters.

In 2003, Clark shifted gears by concentrating on the 100 meter run, and in 2004 she won the US Olympic trials over the short sprint. In 2000, she established the LC Treasures Within Foundation ­ a foundation with the mission to strengthen kids, families and the world through education, sports and spirituality, and in August 2005, Ms. Clark took fifth place in the 200 meter at the 2005 World Championships in Athletics.

Among other awards and wins, Ms. Clark is the 4-by-400 meter Olympic gold medalist of the year 2000, and the current world record holder for the 4-by-200 meter relay.

New PA Book Illustrated by Famous Illustrator

The color picture book, When Mommy Was a Soldier (not yet in print) by Fran E. Orr is illustrated by Mr. Glen W. Hill. Glen began work at Disney and continued a successful 23-year career in television and film production. When he wasn't animating, directing, and producing on such films as The Fox and the Hound, The Book of Virtues, The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus, and the show The Family Guy, Glen continued to illustrate for film, TV Guide and magazines.
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RALLY CAPS Published in Italian

Co-Authors Stephen J. Cutler and his daughter Jodi Cutler Del Dottore who has lived in Tuscany for eleven years

Mysterious Sky to Be Published in German

PublishAmerica is pleased to announce that Arlo-Verlag has acquired the German printing rights to Mysterious Sky: Soviet UFO Phenomenon by Philip Mantle and Paul Stonehill.

Cindy Bauer Interviewed on Artist First

On August 1, 2007 Cindy Bauer, author of Chasing Memories (January 2006) and Shades of Blue (not yet

Chamberlain Receives Kind Note from Archbishop

Letha C. Chamberlain, author of Wait, Beloved, for Darkness's Gift, received a note from the Archbishop, urging her to "continue to

Algerian Site Wishes a Happy Birthday to Pierette Komarek

Retour en Algérie, a website for French-speaking Algerians, wished author Pierette Lili Camps-Komarek

First Lady Receives Elmer Snow's A View From Iraq

Elmer L. Snow III, author of A View from Iraq sent an autographed copy of his book to First Lady Laura

Matthew Dovel to Appear on 20/20
In a follow up to last seasons 20/20 TV show on near-death experiences where people have

Bill Metz to Host Paranormal Radio Show

The author of Rest In Peace, Bill Metz, will be hosting his own paranormal radio talk show. The talk show will air every

Alissa Dunn Recognized by Writer's Digest
Alissa Dunn, author of The Unclaimed Christmas Gift, received honorable mention in the 75^th Annual Writer's

Fran Maklary on Ghost Hunters
Fran Maklary, author of Mi Reina: Don't Be Afraid, appeared on the sci-fi television show Ghost

Frederick Hawthorne Receives Honors in Duarte, California
On October 24, 2006 at 7:00 PM, Frederick Hawthorne, author of Mud Free Rose: 109 Roses of Hope, Triumph and Perservance,

Spooky Story Gets Second Chance at TV Spot
Donald J. Lemire, author of The Stories of a Haunted House off the 45 Bypass, will appear for the

American Book Requested by North Korean Delegate
Alejandro Cao de Benos, Special Delegate of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (known as North

Florida Governor's Wife Writes Noreen Jenkins
Noreen Ann Jenkins, author of You'll Learn to Love Me was ecstatic to receive the following letter from

Angelo Saverino to Appear at Celebrity Golf Tournament
Angelo Saverino, author of The Heart of the Order and Seven Turns of the Key (in production),

Celebrities Endorse Hope Fields
Celebrity Victor Rivers, who has had appearances on Miami Vice, 24, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, CSI Miami, The Mask

of Zorro, JAG, and the popular crime drama series Numb3rs, with Mim Eichler Rivas, author of Beautiful Jim Key, had nothing but good things to say about Hope Fields and her works.

"We strongly recommend," the celebrities said, "that readers discover paths to hope and healing that Hope Fields/Kelli Deister brings to all her work. Through writing and storytelling, she demonstrates the transformational power of truth-telling and draws from her own survival to inspire and help others."

Way to go Hope Fields!

J. L. Clark to be Interviewed on KETK-NBC Region 56
J. L. Clark, author of Dust on the Saddle: The life and times of William Henry Parker, has been interviewed for an

Edward S. Kearney to Appear on Therlin Kearney Gospel Show
Edward S. Kearney, author of The Goodness of the Lord, will appear on the Therlin Kearney Gospel Show

J. L. Clark to Appear on KETK-NBC
J. L. Clark, author of Dust on the Saddle: The life and times of William Henry Parker, will be

Fonzie and Dr. Wade Read a PA Book
Willie McGuire and the Land of the People by Lawrence Schulenberg is in the hands of Henry Winkler

Lawrence Schulenberg at the Iowa Library Association Convention
The author of To Catch the Snowflakes and Willie McGuire and the Land of the People, Lawrence Schulenberg, will

be a featured panelist during the Iowa Library Association convention in Council Bluffs, Iowa in October.

Mr. Schulenberg will one of the local authors at the Writers Fair at the Council Bluffs, Iowa Public Library in September.

He has had booksignings at the Barnes and Noble Booksellers in Council Bluffs, G-G's in Falls City, Nebraska, the Council Bluffs, Iowa Public Library, and at the Graham County Library in Hill City, Kansas. Others are being scheduled in Carter Lake, Iowa and Omaha, Nebraska.

Ollie Ollie in Come Free! on Arizona TV
Nicole Rocheleau, author of Ollie Ollie in Come Free!, the story of a young girl whose typical world suddenly becomes

Tempie Invited to White Lotus Hollyhock Retreat Workshop
Tempie, the author of Feelings, has been invited to speak and participate at The White Lotus Hollyhock Retreat

Massachusetts Congressman Endorses Mortal Angels
Congressman Richard E. Neal of Massachusetts recently received a letter from David H. Fekay, the author of Mortal

Current River Redemption Takes Honorable Mention in IPPY Awards
Carol June Stover's Current River Redemption, a gripping account of a girl's struggle with dark held family secrets in her strict

PublishAmerica Has Gone to College!
Professor Wanita Sipe-Elison at the Lexington Community College at the University of Kentucky has assigned Mint Julep by Nita Clarke as a course textbook in both History and Political Science. The book is also offered at the

Meri Kennedy to return to the Helen Glover Radio Talk Show
PA Author Meri R. Kennedy has been asked to return to the Helen Glover radio talkshow on WHJJ 920 AM on Friday, May 26nd at 11:00 am. She first appeared on the talkshow on April 5th to discuss her book.

Trapper Tom Receives Letter from the President
Trapper Tom, author of Americana - Country Style: The Best of Trapper Tom, sent a collection of "high-quality framed patriotic poetry" from his book. In response, the president wrote:

Dear Thomas:

Thank you for the copies of the patriotic poems. I appreciate your kind gesture and thoughtfulness.

Our Nation is grateful for the courage, dedication and sacrifice of our veterans. By answering the call of duty, our brave men and women in uniform have helped secure our Nation, liberate others from the threats of tyranny and terror, and advance the universal hope of freedom around the world.

Laura and I send our best wishes. May God bless you, and may God continue to bless America.

Sincerely,
(Signed)
George W. Bush

Askin Ozcan Featured in Major Turkish-American Internet Journal
Askin Ozcan has been featured in Turkish Digest, a major Turkish-American internet journal published in Florida and sent to Turkish-Americans all over the USA. The digest published an extensive review of all books by Askin Ozcan, including Lightning and a Bouquet of Roses. For more information, visit www.turkishdigest.com.

Italian America chooses Beyond Bagheria by E.P. Vallone for Spring 2006
PublishAmerica is proud to announce that E.P. Vallone’s Beyond Bagheria was chosen by The Sons of Italy Book Club as one of their Spring 2006 Selections worth reading in Italian America magazine. Beyond Bagheria, the story of a young orphaned Sicilian girl, Isabella, was among only six books included in the Spring 2006 edition of Italian America, a magazine recognized as the nation’s most widely read for people of Italian heritage.

Nadia Brown Featured in May 2006 Issue of All Things Girl
Nadia Brown, author of Unscrambled Eggs, is this month's featured author for All Things Girl. The All Things Girl is an online community where women can showcase their talents--"artwork, photography, poetry, prose, articles on health, reviews, thoughts on business, creative endeavours and so much more." For more information, please visit AllThingsGirl.com

Doris "Dusty" Smith Interviews with Lou Gentile
Doris "Dusty" Smith, author of Dread & the Dead Filled the Dunnam House, will be featured as an interviewee on the Lou Gentile Show on April 11, 2006, from 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM.

Ms. Smith will be discussing the paranormal case featured in her newly released book with Mr. Gentile and listeners can call in with questions.

Ms. Smith's book was also recently filmed for an episode on the TV series, "A Haunting" which is on The Discovery Channel on Friday nights at 10:00 PM, and is scheduled to air in late May or early June.

Ms. Smith is ecstatic with the attention that her first book is receiving and thrilled because she donates a portion of every book sold to historic cemetery preservation & restoration, and the sales are going quite well!

Hedda Nussbaum Featured on Larry King Live
On Tuesday, December 13th, PA author Hedda Nussbaum appeared on Larry King Live to promote her book, Surviving Intimate Terrorism. On Monday night, Larry King announced Ms. Nussbaum's Tuesday appearance.

Sonja Heinze Coryat's Book Makes Student Reading Short-List
Sunny, Ward of the State by Sonja Heinze Coryat has been selected for the Montana Heritage Project's 1930's Bibliography for Student Reading. Each book on the list is set in the 1930's.

Ms. Coryat is "thrilled and honored to be on such a short recommended reading list among such illustrious writers" as John Steinbeck (The Grapes of Wrath), Harper Lee (To Kill a Mockingbird), and Laura Hillenbrand (Seabiscuit: An American Legend).

For the rest of the reading list, please visit The Montana Heritage Project.

Radio Celebrity Publishes with PA

Dennis James Bartel, morning host for WGMS 103.9, a Washington, DC-based radio station, has chosen PublishAmerica to publish his book, Voyeurs: Stories by Dennis James Bartel. The book is currently in production.

Michael Chabon, winner of the 2001 Pulitzer Prize for fiction, said of Mr. Bartel's work:

"It was my distinct pleasure to read Dennis James Bartel's collection. They are stories in the classic manner, scale models of a world that is both peculiarly Bartel's and a dead ringer for our own, replete with the flawed, pathetic, lost and yearning characters, at once drowning and exulting in life's ironies, who populate the tales of the modern masters of the form. His style has the sunny, effortless air of true literary art, casting sharp and profound shadows."

Queen Elizabeth II Writes PA Author
On April 23, 2009, PA author S. M. Thompson received a letter from Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II of England, thanking her for her "continued support" and wishing her a "Happy Easter!" The letter also referred to Thompson's work in London as a writer and poet.

New York Times Requests PA Book for Review
A copy of Foreign Correspondent by John Platero has been requested by the New York Times Book Review.

Arlene Uslander Included in Chicken Soup
Material from Arlene S. Uslander will be published in the latest collection called Chicken Soup for the Soul: Divorce and Recovery: 101 Stories about Surviving and Thriving after Divorce. The collection is scheduled for publication in October 2008.

Shades of Artemis to be Released in Spanish

Nabla Ediciones a Spanish publisher based in Barcelona, has recently signed a contract with PublishAmerica, giving them the rights to publish a Spanish edition of Mr. Jon Edward Martin's book, Shades of Artemis.
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Marty Katz Receives Letter from President

Marty Katz sent a signed copy of his book, Past the Uniform, to President George W. Bush for the White House

Tempie and Albert Williams Honored Guests at Library Ribbon Cutting

Tempie, author of Feelings, and her husband Albert Williams (Haunted Heritage and Other Stories), were invited as honored guests to the ribbon cutting for the M.R. Davis Public Library in Southaven, Mississippi on March 1, 2008 at 10:00 AM.

Agathe von Trapp Shares Her Story
In November of 2004, PublishAmerica released the autobiography of Agathe von Trapp, the eldest daughter of the

Fabulous Foods Author Former Walker, Texas Ranger Extra

PublishAmerica author Marcia Miles has appeared in several episodes of the show Walker, Texas Ranger, including the ninth-season episodes, "The Avenging Angel" and "The White Buffalo."

Broadway Playwright, Hollywood Producer . . . PA Author

Irving Elman is not your average PublishAmerica author. Including his three books published with PA (Abe Lincoln's Doctor's Dog, A Tango in Time: a romantic history, and Bells on Her Toes: The Embellished Memoirs of the Irrepressible Sisters

Business Women Honor Author with National Award

Award-winning author Carolyn Howard-Johnson will receive the American Business Women's Association's (ABWA) Outstanding Woman Award at the their 19th national American

Business Women's Day Celebration, Sat., Sept. 8, at the Embassy Suites Hotel, Anaheim, CA.

The ABWA is an organization that brings together businesswomen of diverse occupations and provides opportunities for personal and professional growth. Their motto "Together we can do it" unites tens of thousands of members throughout the world who benefit from membership and its national magazine Women in Business.

Tempie and Albert Williams to Attend Reggae Love Alive Music, Arts and Cultural Event Festival

Tempie King (Feelings) and Albert Williams (Haunted Heritage and other stories) will be attending this year's Reggae Love Alive Music, Arts and Cultural Event Festival on December 1, 2007 in Kingston, Jamaica.

Christian Wingate and Kevin Curry Invited to Join AAA
Christian Wingate (The Shades of Another World: When Evil Rises) and Kevin Curry (Eden's Family) have been invited to join the American Authors Association. Both authors will receive a review written by the AAA, which they will then be able to share in the promotion and marketing of their books.
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Trapper Tom Honors the Tomb of the Unknowns on Air
Trapper Tom, author of Americana - Country Style: The Best of Trapper Tom, will be reading a

Askin Ozcan Receives Letter from the Pope
Askin Ozcan, a Turkish author, resident in Stockholm, Sweden sent his book Lightning and a Bouquet

Tempie King Featured on Front Page of Major Mid-Southern Newspaper

Tempie King, the author of Feelings, made front-page news in the November 22, 2006 edition of The Memphis Commercial Appeal.

PA Authors Attend School Book Fair
Gay Ingram (Till Death Do Us Part and Troubled Times, Rebecca Kelly (East Texas Towns and Their Ghosts and North Central Texas Ghosts),

Fred Hawthorne Hosts Benefit for Breast Cancer Research

Fred Hawthorne, author of Mud Free Rose: 109 Roses of Hope, Triumph and Perservance, will be hosting

Distinguished Director, Novelist Re-signs With PublishAmerica
Distinguished director, producer, screenwriter and novelist, Raymond DeVere-Austin, also known as

Dick Stodghill Interviewed for History Channel Appearance
When author Dick Stodghill (Normandy 1944: A Young Rifleman's War) received a call from a British production company

Frederick Hawthorne Hosts Concert
Frederick Hawthorne, author of Mud Free Rose: 109 Roses of Hope, Triumph and Perservance

Eddie Winston's Sister Interviews Him on News Talk Radio
Eddie Winston, author of 6410 Monmouth: Music in Atlantic City

Barry Southers Meets Best-Selling Authors
New York Times best-selling author Jeannette Walls (The Glass Castle), and

Losing Innocence Included in University English Course
Northern Illinois University English Literture instructor Karley Adney

Meri Kennedy Interviewed Again on Helen Glover Radio Talk Show
Meri R. Kennedy, Author of My Enemy, Myself, will return to the Helen Glover Radio Talk show once

General Shepherd Chosen as August 2006 AllBooks Review Feature
Minister Christian Nseka's book, General Shepherd: A New Perspective on the Mission of the Messiah

Renee Hand on ArtistFirst Again
Renee Hand, author of the romance novel Magic Hearts, will be on ArtistFirst World Radio on August 7, 2006 at 6:00 p.m.

Manny Strumpf on WCBS 880 Radio
On Thursday July 21, 2006, Manny Strumpf, author of Murder at the Statue of Liberty will have an

Jeffery S. Miller LIVE on Artist First
Author Jeffery S. Miller of Higgins: An American Story will be interviewed LIVE on Artist First Radio Network on July

Jean McLeod Hendrickson Receives Two Awards
Jean McLeod Henderson, author of Tiny Poems for women who think they hate

Meri Kennedy Speaks up for Jessica's Law
PA Author, Meri R. Kennedy ("My Enemy, Myself"), has assisted with the passage of Jessica's Law in

Sherri L. Gibson to Appear on Midday with Mike and AM MORNING
Sherri L. Gibson, author of A Doorway to Hearts will appear for an interview on WFIE TV 14's

Harry C. Smith to Appear on Atlanta Live
Harry C. Smith, author of Articulated Emotions and Spiritually Stimulated Emotions will

appear on Atlanta Live on Tuesday, May 30, 2006, between 8:00 and 8:30 p.m EST. The interview will be broadcast nationally from Atlanta's WATC TV channel 57.

Thriller Takes 1st Prize in Illinois Press Contest
Randy Richardson's Lost in the Ivy (Publish America, June 2005) took 1st prize in the fiction novel category of the 2006 Mate E. Palmer Communications Contest, sponsored by the Illinois Woman's Press Association (IWPA).

Unscrambled Eggs Nominated for "Noble" Prize
Unscrambled Eggs by Nadia Brown has been nominated for the Carolyn Howard-Johnson's “Noble” Prize for Literature. (That's "Noble," not "Nobel.")

Out of the Darkness to Appear in Joshua
Sheila MacDonald's Out of the Darkness (Postpartum Depression Is Not Something We Can Fight Alone) will appear in the upcoming movie, Joshua, produced by Joshua

Hobbstown Author Receives History Award from Cultural & Heritage Commission
Cindy Williams Newsome, author of Hobbstown: The Forgotten Legacy of a Unique African-American Community, has been selected to receive the History Award from the Cultural & Heritage Commission of the County of Somerset, NJ. The award will be presented at a ceremony and reception held in Ms. Newsome's honor on May 22, 2006 at the Historic Courthouse in Somerville, NJ.

Second PublishAmerica Author-Thon October 21-22, 2006

There will be a second PublishAmerica Author-Thon this fall. Sponsored again by Waldenbooks and the Gulfview Square Mall in Port Richey, Florida, this event will be held twice per year--in Spring and Fall. Authors interested in participating this Fall should contact D'Maria Scaglione at her website.

PA Book Chosen to Help Rebuild New Orleans School Library
Eighth grade students from Metairie Park Country Day School in New Orleans, Louisiana have asked governors from all fifty states to send books written by prominent authors in each state to help in the reconstruction of their school library.

Governor Kathleen Sibelius, of Kansas, sent the students Maggie Rose and Sass, a young adult novel by PublishAmerica author Eunice Boeve. Set in Kansas, the book tells the tale of an all African American town settled in 1877 by former slaves from Kentucky.

Maggie Rose and Sass will be added to the Day School's "Governors' Collection." These books will be presented to the school by the New Orleans students at their eighth grade graduation on May 26, 2006.

Steven C. Rose and the 2006 Public Safety Writers Association Writing Competition
Hit the Streets!: The Other Side of the Badge, Steven C. Rose's collection of short stories told by real-life police officers, won third place in the 2006 Public Safety Writers Association Writing Competition. The author also received honorable mention in the Non-Fiction Short Story category, for the story "The Frozen Stiff (Butch's memorable story from the inside of a vacant residence and not so vacant freezer!"

The grand prize winner of the contest received a $1,099 book package from iUniverse, while first and second place winners received engraved plaques. Steven C. Rose and other third place and honorable mention winners received certificates to commemorate their awards.

Tempie King Wins Promotion Package from Book Entrée
Tempie King, author of Feelings won a one-month state promotion package from Book Entrée when she attended the SORMAG (Shades of Romance Magazine) On-Line Writer’s Conference. Ms. King was notified of her winning entry on October 27, 2005, and was told that her prize would be held until her book was published in February 2006.

This State Promotion Package consisted of Two Newsletters from Book Entrée, sent twice monthly to thousands of librarians in the states of Tennessee, Mississippi and Illinois. Ms. King's book has also been placed on the Unsung Great Books page, indefinitely.

Tempie King received this award for "exemplified participation in writing discussions and workshops of the conference."

For more information, please visit BookEntree.com.

Jim Hickman to Be on National Radio
Jim Hickman, author of The Alien Menace, 5000 Years of UFO's: Are We Really Alone?, and The Rancher's Nightmare, will be interviewed on the X-Zone radio show on March 31, 2006 at 10:00 p.m. Eastern Time. For more information about X-Zone, go to xzone-radio.com.

A Chase After Wind Selected as Finalist for ForeWord Magazine's 2005 Book of the Year Award
Robert Fasone's debut novel, A Chase After Wind, has made the finalist round for ForeWord Magazine's 2005 Book of the Year Award in the general fiction category.

Notification of the announcement went out the week of March 13, 2006 in ForeWord Magazine's e-news letter ForeWord This Week.

Winners will be announced during ForeWord Magazine's awards ceremony at the Book Expo America in Washington DC, Friday, May 19, 2006.

Robert is thrilled and humbled in having his first novel make the finalist round and in being considered for 2006 Book of the Year Award.

Lilac Eyes Author Writes Article for O Magazine
When Jenessa Warren sent a query to the editors of O magazine about writing an article for their publication, she never expected to receive a response within hours, giving her the go-ahead. Ms. Warren's article, which is not expected for publication for at least five months, will be a piece about interracial marriages and families.

PA Author Announces Mayoral Candidacy
Sinthyia Darkness, author of Our Lady of Darkness, announced her candidacy for Mayor of Miami this month. Ms. Darkness's story has been featured on MSNBC, as well as other news outlets.

DeVale Simmons Signs with PublishAmerica
DeVale Simmons has signed a contract with PublishAmerica to publish his book Let Them Come. Mr. Simmons was interviewed by Spike T.V. for their Rock the Fashion program, and will be a guest host on Inspiration on Demand.

June Pettiford Signs with PA
June Pettiford, who appeard on MTV's Making the Band 4, has signed a contract with PublishAmerica for her book The Girls Like the Boys in the Band. June was Robert's girlfriend on the show, and informs us that she will be appearing on the new season of Making the Band.
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Johnny Moore Signs with PA
Johnny Moore, author of various children's books from Seedling Publications and Ideals Publications, has signed a contract with PublishAmerica for his most recent book, But Still, We Dream. Mr. Moore is a graduate of the Institute of Children's Literature.

Mommy, What Is A POW/MIA? Wins Gold Medal
Author John Dixon was pleased to find out that his book, Mommy, What Is A POW/MIA? has won the Gold Medal for the Children's Division of the 2008 Military Writers Society of America Annual Awards.

Bill Pascali Signs with PublishAmerica

Bill Pascali, member of the band Vanilla Fudge, has signed a contract with PublishAmerica for his autobiography, The Ghost of Rock & Roll.

Cal Ripken, Jr. Endorses RALLY CAPS

Cal Ripken Jr. has always been a role model, class act and inspiration to so many children worldwide, and it is

Pulitzer Prize Winner Joins PublishAmerica
PublishAmerica welcomes Pulitzer Prize winner William Coughlin.

Surviving Intimate Terrorism Recorded for Blind and Visually Impaired
Audiovision, combined with The New Jersey Library for the Blind and Handicapped (NJLBH) are currently

Hollywood Calls on PublishAmerica for Children's Books

PublishAmerica has been approached by Shaina Kent of Washington Film Productions to provide children's books. While preparing to film "State of

Strangland Films to Produce Movies Based on Two PA Books

Strangeland Films, a movie production company based in Redondo Beach, California, has received Pol McShane's screenplays for his "Adventures of Johnny & Joey" novels, The Magic Elevator and Back to the Elevator, both published through PublishAmerica.

In addition, Strangland Films has also received Mr. McShane's screenplays for the books he has published through other companies.

Brooks Robinson and Tim Kurkjian Endorse RALLY CAPS

Recently, RALLY CAPS was endorsed by Hall of Famer Brooks Robinson and Tim Kurkjian of ESPN The

Shades of Artemis to Be Published in Greek

PublishAmerica sold the Greek publishing rights for Jon Edward Martin's Shades of Artemis: A Novel of Ancient Greece and the Spartan Brasidas to the Greek publishing company Nea Ekdotiki on June 26, 2007.
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Two PA Authors Donate Books to Troops in Iraq A group of authors in the Lakeville, Massachusetts area, including PublishAmerica authors Patricia Perry (The Source of Darkness and The Fortress of Darkness--coming soon) and Alberta Sequeira (A

PA authors host Online Talk Radio Show

Dave and Lillian Brummet will be hosting a special Earth Day online radio talk show on April 22nd at Internet

Dick Stodghill Appears on The History Channel

Dick Stodghill, author of Normandy 1944: A Young Rifleman's War will appear on The History Channel at 8:00

Muses Review Nominates PA Authors
In 2006, 36 poetry books and chapter books have been submitted to Muses Review. From these 36 books, 14 poems have been nominated for the best poem of 2006 List.

Susan Stafford on FOX News Radio LIVE

Susan Stafford, author of 1001 Nights Too Many (in production), spoke about the effects of prostitution

Feelings Selected as Weekly "Book Nibbler" from Book Entree'
Tempie's book, Feelings, has been selected as Book Entree's newly-launched "Book

Millie Sparks Appears on TV Three Days Before Author Convention
Millie Sparks, author of Down-to-Earth Angels: With a Special Section, Chapter 6a, "The Heartache of

Chicago Sun-Times Reviews AMA-Political Novel by James Stacey
The Chicago Sun-Times, in their October 2, 2006 issue, ran a review by Howard Wolinsky about James

The Monster's Mind Becomes Feature Film
The independent film based on A.J. Conley's The Monster's Mind is now complete. The movie credits Ms. Conley's book, and Ms. Conley is proud to be credited as Co-Producer, Production Assistant, and even had a part as an extra in the movie!

The movie, starring Chris Kramer, Mikhail Roberts, Elizabeth Shay, and Pamela Whiddon (of Monster's Ball), is a full, feature-length film directed by Brett Hatten, a local film maker with over 40 short films and internships in Los Angeles to his credit, and will be going to the Georgia Film Festival this summer.

A.J. Conley did not write the movie script, so the plot varies a great deal, but she is still proud that the movie is at least loosely based on her book.

Vicki McCarthy on ArtistFirst TONIGHT
Vicki McCarthy, author of Inertia, will be interviewed tonight, August 16, 2006, at 8:00 PM EST on the ArtistFirst Radio Network.

Arlanda James to be on Geraldo at Large Again
Arlanda James, author of You Can Forgive A Cheating Spouse: One Woman's Triumph From A Perishing Marriage will be

Dial-A-Moffett
Sylvia Moffett, author of The Missionary Kids Adventure Series: Book 1, will be available to chat and read her book over the

PA Author Trio Gives Advice on TV
Michele Galindez (The Collector), Jeff Ross (The Chosen and The Burglar) and Tim Smith (Never Trust Your Dreams and Memories Die Last) will be appearing on Fox 45 News on August 2, 2006 around 7:30 p.m.

Manny Strumpf Signs at The Statue of Liberty and CT General Assembly Rep. Attends Strumpf Signing
Liberty Island will be the setting for an all-day (10:30 AM-4:00 PM) book signing for Manny Strumpf's new

Tempie to Be on LIVE TV
Tempie, author of the novel Feelings has been invited to appear on CBS Channel 3's LIVE TV on August 4, 2006 to discuss her book.

Wagons Ho! Chosen as Forbes Book Club Selection
Forbes Book Club, operated by Eagle Book Clubs through a partnership with Forbes.com, has chosen Delores Twitchel's Wagons

Donna Sheehy Honored by Nova Scotia House of Assembly
The honorable Murray Scott, Minister of Justice, resolved "that the members of this House congratulate Donna Sheehy (author of

Miranda J. Carr to Appear on The Forum
Miranda J. Carr, author of Dysfunction & Heartache: Book 1, will be featured on Elaine Houston's show The Forum. Her interview will air from WNYT News Channel 13 on June 4, 2006 at 6:00 in the morning.

Poems in the Keys of Life Receives Gold Medal Award
Kerry “Doc” Pardue's Poems in the Keys of Life: Reflections of a Combat Medic has been selected as the 2005 Gold Medal winner for poetry by the Military Writers Society of America.

Creighton Hobbs in the Spotlight
Creighton Hobbs, author of How Many Chances, will be a guest on the television show Spotlight on Jackson County on Thursday, May 24, 2006, at 5 and 11 p.m. The show is

Unscrambled Eggs Featured on First Place Book Case
Nadia Brown's Unscrambled Eggs, a collection of poetry, has been featured on the First Place Book Case. First Place Book Case is an interactive listing of books which looks like a

PA Author Judith Grace contributes to Marlo Thomas' New Book
Sixty-nine-year-old actress and author Marlo Thomas has a new book to be released on April 25, 2006. This book, The Right Words at the Right Time Volume 2: Your Turn! by Marlo Thomas and New Friends, shall include a story as told by PublishAmerica author Judith Grace, of Where Were You God? (February 2006).

In her contribution to Ms. Thomas' book, Judith Grace tells the story of how a neighbor rescued her from grief over the death of her newborn son. "Whenever something hurts us in life," Ms. Grace shares her neighbor's words, "we have a choice to make: We can become bitter or better."

Angelo Saverino Pitches for the Bears
The Newark Bears Professional Baseball Club has invited Actor/Author Angelo Saverino to toss out the first pitch of their home game on May 17, 2006. Saverino is the author of The Heart of the Order, which tells the story of his many years as a professional sports agent.

The Heart of the Order takes the reader on a journey through the clubhouse, general manager's office and into the lives of some of Saverino's most colorful clients. The book also gives the reader an insight into how Saverino grew up in New York's East Harlem and the many characters and events that helped shape his life.

The Bears hold a special place in baseball history as being the first triple A affiliate of the New York Yankees, a team that featured Yankee Hall-of-Famer, Yogi Berra.

Visit Angelo Saverino's web site at angelosaverino.com for more information.

Angelo Saverino to be Interviewed on Tony Rugnetta's "A Celebration with Frank Sinatra"
Angelo Saverino, author and actor, has announced that he will be appearing on 'Tony Rugnetta's Oldies Show' on Thursday, April 6, 2006, from 6:30 to 8:00 pm to discuss his latest Publish America release, The Heart of the Order. The Internet broadcast is a popular weekly show with a nation wide listening audience and is especially popular with the legions of Frank Sinatra fans.

Saverino will not only be discussing his book, which tells the story of his many years as a professional baseball agent, representing some of the most well known names in baseball and the New York Yankees, but he also will be talking about his early years of growing up in New York's Little Italy and the humorous events that took place and the many characters he encountered along the way.

This will be a don't miss listening adventure for anyone interested in sports, heart warming human interest or Sinatra.

For more information, or to tune into the show, please visit TopShelfOldies.com."

Peter A. Olsson to Speak for The American Society of Psychoanalytic Physicians
Peter A. Olsson, M.D, author of Malignant Pied Pipers of Our Time: A Psychological Study of Destructive Cult Leaders from Rev. Jim Jones to Osama bin Laden, has been asked to give the plenary speech at the annual meeting of The American Society of Psychoanalytic Physicians on May 21, 2006. Doctor Olsson will speak about his book, and anticipates stimulating questions and lively discussion from his fellow physicians.

Meri Kennedy Writes Monthly Column
Meri R. Kennedy, author of My Enemy, Myself, has begun a new monthly column in The Cranston Herald. Her column describes issues regarding childhood sexual abuse and related topics, as well as her experiences as an author of books on the topic. Kennedy is a reporter with The Cranston Herald and in addition to her new column, Past Present Positive, she also writes a weekly community column.

Cajun Snuff Selected as 2006 Lambda Literary Foundation Award Finalist
Cajun Snuff, a gay men's murder mystery, has been selected as a finalist in the gay men's murder mystery category of the 2006 Lambda Literary Foundation Awards. W. Randy Haynes, the author of Cajun Snuff, does not expect to win, but says that becoming a finalist was a "great surprise." For more information about the Lambda Literary Foundation Awards, please see lambdaliterary.org.

PublishAmerica Florida Author-Thon This Saturday!
Publish America authors care and want to give back to the charity of their choice. Therefore on March 18, 2006 from 11:00a.m. to 5:00p.m, and from 12:30p.m. to 5:00p.m. on March 19, at the Gulf View Square Mall, in Port Richey Florida, the mall and Waldenbooks will be sponsoring this colossal event.

D'Maria Scaglione, author of A Unique Bunny, will host the Author-Thon. Many authors in Florida, and from as far away as California, will be attending this charitable book signing. The authors plan to donate portions of their royalty checks to their own designated charities.

For more information, please see the Author-Thon Flyer.

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