Sunday, October 30, 2016

Book Marketing Announcements: The Authors Show Lineup For The Week Of October 31, 2016

Book Marketing serves as a resource for authors and allows members to engage in promotion and publicity for marketing purposes. The site offers no-charge marketing training, book publicity opportunities and a buyers club for book marketing services

Don McCauley of the Free Publicity Focus Group and Danielle Hampson, Executive Producer of The Authors Show, founders of The Authors Marketing Powerhouse, have announced The Authors Show radio and broadcast schedule for the week of October 31, 2016. The new show schedule is available at the Authors Marketing Powerhouse site.

For those who hope to sell books on the Internet, the challenge can be daunting. It can be confusing difficult, time consuming and expensive. Book Marketing, branded as The Authors Marketing Powerhouse, helps authors overcome these challenges by providing authors and publishers three distinct benefits:

* No charge publicity - members can upload photos, bios, book covers, video and book videos. Each author can develop a personalized page and a personal blog. The site allows for integration with Facebook and Twitter.

* No charge marketing training - provided through the Book Marketing Master Class series of training videos and peer to peer sharing of information.

* Buyers club - low pricing on products and services used by authors and publishers to market books allows members to dramatically reduce book production and book marketing costs.

The site also offers discussion forums, segmented special interest groups and allows for event listings.  The site is a joint collaboration, developed by Don McCauley of the Free Publicity Focus Group and Danielle Hampson, Executive Producer of The Authors Show.

The Authors Show radio shows offer professionally produced radio interviews that are broadcast worldwide. Segmented shows by genre include fiction, non-fiction and Christian shows. The upcoming scheduled radio lineups include:

Week October 31, 2016 On The Authors Show:

Pat Chalfant
Dr. Nicole
Daniel D. Corner
Rosemary Gard
Steve Snyder
Kathy E. Dockett
Dr. LaSharnda Beckwith
Linda Maria Frank
Sally Berneathy
Stephanie Austin Edwards
Anita A. Caruso
Frances Fuller
Nina Mancuso
Rudi Raab and Julie Freestone
J.K. Norry

Profile:

Don McCauley is a marketing strategist and is the facilitator of the Free Publicity Focus Group, a marketing and publicity firm. He also serves as the host of The Authors Show Radio.  Danielle Hampson is the Executive Producer of The Authors Show radio group of programs.

More information is available by visiting the Book Marketing site. Questions about Book Marketing can be addressed to Don McCauley by email at don (at) FreePublicityGroup.com. Questions about The Authors Show can be addressed to Danielle Hampson at danielle (at)TheAuthorsShow.com.

Contact:

Don McCauley
Free Publicity Focus Group
don@freepublicitygroup.com

Danielle Hampson
The Authors Show
danielle@theauthorsshow.com

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Thursday, October 27, 2016

Author Frances Fuller Issues An Urgent Message About Syria From Those Who Know Aleppo

Fuller spent many years in the Middle East. She puts a face on the Middle East many Americans have not yet seen. Her award-winning memoir, 'In Borrowed Houses', gives readers a penetrating glimpse of the Middle East from the inside

While Obama ponders four options for intervening in Syria, one them bombing positions of Assad’s Army, we get pictures of bloody children pulled from the rubble and contradictory messages about who is destroying Aleppo. The truth about what is happening is complicated and hard to know, and what we should do about it is burdened with biases.

For these reasons Frances Fuller decided to use her personal contacts and go to those who are the closest to the conflict and have the biggest stake in its outcome. What she tells us has been backed up by Syrian Christians onsite in Aleppo and people in personal contact with others in the city.

"I have the word of a medical doctor who lives in Western Aleppo that Assad and his partners are trying to rescue the Christians who are threatened with massacre by ISIS, and they, plus many Muslims, stand solidly on his side," Fuller stated.

"His view corroborates reports from Vanessa Beely, an independent reporter who recently returned from Aleppo. She says that the regime of Bashar al-Assad, supported by Russia, Iran and Hizballah, has regained 65% of the Syrian territory which was occupied by ISIS and is now assaulting the rest, primarily Eastern Aleppo.  Meanwhile, ISIS and other rebel groups in Eastern Aleppo lob shells into Western Aleppo while virtually holding hostage a civilian population of more than 200,000 people.

"Reports in American media that these attacks are coming from Syrian and Russian weapons are not true, according to Beely and my on-the-ground contacts.

"One of these, a Syrian Christian who lives in Lebanon but travels to Syria frequently and visited two weeks ago with residents of Western Aleppo, observes that the U.S. was largely silent while churches were destroyed, bishops were kidnapped, hundreds of thousands of people were killed or injured, and millions became wandering refugees but is now considering stepping into the conflict. He concludes, as I do, that it is because our own interests are threatened. Our dominance of the region, our status in the world is shaken. In other words, our biases now cloud our judgment. It happens that the U.S. government dislikes every military group that is marching on Aleppo. We don’t want any of them, Syria or Iran or Russia or Hizballah, to win.

"While I also have biases against all of these groups, I know that under the Assads the Christians of Syria have been safe and free. For this reason the Christians have supported the regime in this chaotic conflict.

"Robert Naiman, policy director at Just Foreign Policy, in a recent article on HuffPost points out that the Obama Administration cannot bomb Syrian government forces without the approval of Congress, because that would be an act of war against another country. Not only is Naiman right about this, but bombing the Syrian government will be an attack on the last hope of the Christian population and, besides that, a foolish risk, unless we would really like to start World War III.

"When my own biases are put aside, I see clearly that for America to attack the Syrian Army---partially motivated by our distrust of Iran or our dislike for Hizballah or some rivalry with Russia---would be to fight our own wars on Syrian soil, which is immoral to say the least. To hinder anyone from liberating the Christians of Syria and the population of Aleppo will mean fighting on the side of ISIS and be a wicked use of our power and a mistake that will leave us with few friends in the Middle East."

Frances Fuller puts a face on the Middle East many Americans have not yet seen. Her award-winning memoir, 'In Borrowed Houses', gives readers a penetrating glimpse of the Middle East from the inside.

The Syrian occupation of Lebanon during that country’s long civil war is part of Fuller’s experience in the Middle East, related in her memoir. Told in short episodes, Fuller’s book reveals the alienation, confusion and courage of civilians in the Lebanese civil war, introducing to the reader a variety of real people with whom the author interacts: editors, salesmen, neighbors, refugees, soldiers, missionaries, lawyers, shepherds, artists, students. With these people she works, studies, plays games, prays, laughs and cries, all to the accompaniment of gunfire. Together these small stories tell what war is like for civilians caught on a battlefield, and they create the impression of the Lebanese as a fun-loving, witty, patient and resilient people. Fuller's stories compose not a political history, but a historical document of a time and a place.

Critics have praised ‘In Borrowed Houses.’ A judge in the 22nd Annual Writer’s Digest Self-Published Book Awards called 'In Borrowed Houses' “ . . a well written book full of compassion . . . a captivating story . . . ”. Another reviewer described the book as “Wise, honest, sensitive, funny, heart-wrenching . . .”. Colin Chapman, lecturer in Islamic Studies at the Near East School of Theology in Beirut said, “ . . . western Christians and Middle Eastern Christians need to read this story…full of remarkable perceptiveness and genuine hope.”

Frances Fuller is available for media interviews and can be reached using the information below or by email at frances0516@att.net. The full text of her latest article is available at her website. Fuller's book is available at Amazon and other book retailers. A free ebook sample from 'In Borrowed Houses' is available at http://www.payhip.com/francesfuller. Frances Fuller also blogs on other issues relating to the Middle East on her website at http://www.inborrowedhouseslebanon.com.

About Frances Fuller:

Frances Fuller spent thirty years in the violent Middle East and for twenty-four of those years was the director of a Christian publishing program with offices in Lebanon. While leading the development of spiritual books in the Arabic language, she survived long years of civil war and invasions.

Contact:

Frances Fuller
frances0516@att.net
http://www.inborrowedhouseslebanon.com

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Barry ZeVan, The Weatherman, Pioneer In Radio And Television, Releases Extraordinary Memoir, “My Life Among The Giants”

Subtitled "Thank you, Jerry Stiller, for urging me to write this book", ZeVan's long-awaited memoir is a treasure-trove of celebrity stories and anecdotes covering a career spanning seven decades

Barry ZeVan has announced the release of  'Barry ZeVan - My Life Among The Giants, A Memoir'. ZeVan's memoir is a mind-boggling chronicle of a career in show business and media that has spanned seven decades. It is filled with delightful stories and anecdotes detailing personal relationships with hundreds upon hundreds of celebrities whose names we would all recognize - everybody from politicians to movie stars, radio and television personalities and political figures. There are over 370 iconic names in the acknowledgment pages alone.

Frankly, it would probably be far easier to make a list of people he hasn't known.

Sam Donaldson, ABC-TV White House correspondent, is quoted on the back cover as saying, "How can Barry ZeVan know so many famous people? Beats me, but he does and the stories he tells about them make fascinating reading." That is an understatement.

The book is much more than a collection of revealing stories, however. It is a memoir that details a life filled with bright lights, tempered with an undercurrent of darkness. Ultimately the book is inspiring in many ways and is, in the final analysis, a tale about survival.

The book is the result of encouragement from Barry’s longtime friend, Jerry Stiller, to recount the very rich experiences of his life. As Jerry Stiller wrote to Barry: “You’re an express train that hasn’t reached its destination . . .You should be more recognized.”

Barry says: “What I’ve written involves a lifetime of being welcomed into literally dozens of circles of the world’s most powerful individuals, globally, with vivid memories of how they were as ‘people’ Rather than 'name-dropping', the memories I’m sharing are related in awe and gratitude of my privilege to have had their private selves be shared with mine, and vice-versa, personally and professionally.”

"I wrote this book because dear Jerry Stiller told me my life story had to be told and seen by not only people in broadcasting, show business and politics, but anyone from any walk of life who has the ability to read! My memoir covers every facet of life, from poverty to survival to comfort to longtime anxious times, but including being taken under the wings of some of the world's most iconic people, becoming part of their lives in very personal and warm ways and the stories surrounding each of those elements. I've been told my book should be made into a movie. It's flattering, but the movie would be 17 hours long! This book is definitely NOT predictable. I'm honored former Vice President Mondale, former ABC-TV anchor Sam Donaldson and APT's Rudy Maxa, among others, have stated that fact in their kind endorsements on the back cover. MY consensus? At age 79 and a cancer survivor, I've been a very blessed 'boy' and still have the mind and energy of a four year old, happy to have fulfilled Jerry Stiller's admonition I write the book."

Reviewers and readers have praised 'My Life Among The Giants'. One said, "Barry is a master storyteller, able to capture the essence of some of the biggest names we grew up with, shedding new light on who they were, what motivated them, what made them tick." Another stated, "Barry ZeVan's book is amazing. A word of warning: You won't be able to put it down."

Barry ZeVan is available for media interviews and can be reached using the information below or by email at BNZ1@aol.com. 'Barry ZeVan - My Life Among The Giants, A Memoir', is available at Amazon.com. More information is available at his website at http://www.barryzevan.com.

About Barry ZeVan:

Barry ZeVan, the Weatherman, has been a radio and television icon for over 73 years. He is an actor, writer and award-winning producer, known for, among others, 'The Best of Hollywood' (1998), 'Television: The First Fifty Years' (1999) and 'Hiding Victoria' (2006). He was known as Barry ZeVan, The Weatherman, on Channel 5 in Minneapolis-St. Paul in the early 1970s, Channel 7 in Washington, D.C. in the mid-1970s, Channels 2 and 4 in Detroit in the early 1980s and later on Channel 11 in Minneapolis-St. Paul during the mid-1980s.

Contact:

Barry ZeVan
BNZ1@aol.com
http://www.barryzevan.com

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Wednesday, October 26, 2016

Quebec Children's Book Author Dr Nicole Named One Of Top 10 Quebec Women By The Maman Dion Foundation, Founded By Celine Dion's Mother

Dr. Nicole is a best-selling author, based in Quebec, who writes children’s books that educate, inspire and teach valuable life lessons

Multi-award winning Canadian children’s book author Dr. Nicole received recognition as one of Quebec's Top 10 Women in a recent ceremony held by the Maman Dion Foundation. The Maman Dion foundation was founded by Thérèse Tanguay-Dion, known as Maman Dion, a television personality and the mother of Céline Dion. The event, celebrating the 10th anniversary of the Foundation, was held on Tuesday, October 4, 2016, at the main event pavilion complex of Baie de Beauport.

The Maman Dion Foundation is an educational foundation that provides support to underprivileged children in the form of clothing, eyewear and school supplies.

In the traditions of Walt Disney and Dr. Seuss, Dr. Nicole breathes life into inanimate objects and wildly entertaining characters that engage children in powerful ways. Through parent/child interaction, her works develop a love for reading while helping children develop the most important skill of all - critical thinking. For, if a child can master the art of critical thinking, nearly everything else falls into place.

"Being selected by Maman Dion’s Foundation as one the 10 top Quebec women of influence was the most important day of my life", Dr. Nicole stated. "We traveled together to Quebec. She told us Celine’s story. She sang for us as she did with Céline when she was young. This mother is the woman behind her world famous girl."

As it appears in her website www.DrNicoleBook.com, in the last 2 years, Dr. Nicole’s books have won numerous awards.

Nicole is entered in the 2016 '50 Great Writers You Should Be Reading Book Awards'. '50 Great Writers' focuses on the story of the author, rather than on a particular book. Members of the public can read her entry and vote at The Authors Show site at http://www.theauthorsshow.com.

In her essay, she wrote: "My intentions regarding being an author are to inspire children to read, to set their imaginations free and to encourage good decision-making regarding health, safety and moral responsibility. Writing children’s books is a way for me to give back and be a positive source to the community. I have dedicated my life to changing the world one reader at a time."

Dr. Nicole has sold over 150,000 books in her career. She is highly regarded for her work with children’s books and a health guide for families. Her goals are to create in children a love for reading and to create interaction and engagement.

No-charge copies of any of her books are available for University teachers, journalists and members of the media who provide email, website, mail address and phone number.

Dr. Nicole is available for media interviews and can be reached using the information below. Journalists who wish to receive a copy of the books for review or might wish to schedule an interview can email info@drnicolebook.com. All of her works are available on Amazon, AuthorHouse, and other quality book retailers. A featured article entitled, 'Critical Thinking: How To Teach Critical Thinking To My Child', other articles, and more information about Dr. Nicole and her work is available at her website at http://www.DrNicolebook.com.

About Dr. Nicole:

Dr. Nicole Audet holds a Master degree in medical education. She is a professional writer and an engaging speaker. She has worked in Clinical Practice (emergency, family doctor office, University of Montreal affiliated teacher) and has been the Editor in Chief of the French medical magazine 'Le Médecin du Québec'. She has presented at many international, national and provincial medical congresses and has managed medical teaching clinics, medical magazines and medical research in computer science. Her books received many international and national awards.

Contact:

Dr. Nicole
info@drnicolebook.com
http://www.drnicolebook.com

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Award Winning Author Dana Lyons Announces New Paranormal Thriller Novel, 'The Road To Babylon'

Lyons brings readers stories no one else could write. Her books feature quantum level adventures that combine science with spirituality.

Award winning author Dana Lyons has announced a new paranormal thriller release, 'The Road To Babylon'.

Dana Lyons creates stories no one else could write. Her books feature reincarnated lovers, time traveling souls, and an epic battle against ancient powers and alien forces. All of her books are fast paced, engaging and enlightening, written in contemporary time with modern elements as well as scenes from the ancient past. She takes her readers to worlds ancient and contemporary for adventures of the heart, mind, and spirit.

The new paranormal thriller details an epic battle against evil forces that could bring about a renaissance for humanity — or it might call to action an ancient Brotherhood that frightens even the Illuminati.

In the storyline of 'The Road To Babylon', Eli J. Peterson has infiltrated the Illuminati, the world’s most secret and feared society. Suddenly, he is a threat causing them to fear him — a threat that can’t be tolerated.

But Peterson has a secret, and a mission that will destroy the Illuminati if he can correctly follow the clues placed before him one at a time. Aiding him in this journey are the wealthy St. Germain family, along with a brilliant female archeologist, and a descendant of the world’s most famous Egyptologist. With their help, Peterson is poised to fulfill a destiny put in motion millennia before his birth.

Through museums and deep into Egypt’s ancient past, to abandoned sites of long-ago castles and the mysterious hidden bosom of Besu, Peterson and his friends follow the prophecy encoded in his blood.

"What's your idea of empowerment?" asked Lyons. "Superman? A Marvel comic book hero? Lucifer walking the streets of Los Angeles? The Road to Babylon is my vision of empowerment for humanity, eliminating all political, financial and gender oppression. I wrote The Rosetta Coin and it's sequel The Road to Babylon because in my heart I believe humanity has a tremendous potential yet undiscovered. If only we were free of political oppression and deprivation of opportunity we could access our true power, changing the future of this planet and all its inhabitants."

Dana Lyons was chosen as one of 50 Great Writers You Should Be Reading in the 2015 '50 Great Writers Book Awards'. Her body of work also includes:

'The Rosetta Coin', an adventure that could change the world and humanity's view of science, religion and mankind;

'A Love Reborn', a modern tale of ancient love, magic and betrayal;

'Heart Of The Druae', a time travel romance featuring a love that bridges the past and the future.

'The Road To Babylon' has received rave reviews. One said, "What a great finish to the 'Rosetta Coin', again capturing me from the first page to the last page making me feel as if I were a part of the journey." Another stated, "Sheer brilliance. It should be re-read."

Dana Lyons is available for media interviews and can be reached using the information below or by email at author.danalyons@yahoo.com. All of Dana's books are available at Amazon and other online retail outlets. More information is available at her website at http://www.ParanormalRomanceBookAuthor.com.

About Dana Lyons:

Dana Lyons lives with her husband and cats in the mountains of western North Carolina. She has been writing since 2002.

Contact:

Dana Lyons
author.danalyons@yahoo.com
http://www.ParanormalRomanceBookAuthor.com

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Tuesday, October 25, 2016

NDE Expert Brian McLaughlin Co-Hosts TV Episodes Dealing With Suicide Prevention, Bullying, Mental Health And PTSD

McLaughlin's book about his NDE details his totally unique near death experience. It is raw and it's real. There is no embellishment, no preaching and no hidden agenda

Brian McLaughlin, near death experience expert, speaker and author of a highly praised book about NDE, 'A Flight Without Wings, My Experience With Heaven', recently served as co-host of two segments on Madhouse TV. McLaughlin's near death experience brought him to a state of unshakable peace and total freedom from fear. His experience gives him a unique perspective on topics such as suicide prevention, bullying and PTSD.

The October 10th segment of 'Chapters Rap' on Madhouse TV addressed suicide prevention, mental health and bullying and focused on creating awareness and solutions. The segment featured Linda Rossi, founder of 'Chrissy's Wish' and a local representative of the Long Island Crisis Center.

The October 17th segment focused on Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). The segment featured Lou Falco, Director of Operation Initiative Foundation Inc., an organization that provide resources to Veterans and families of Veterans.

 McLaughlin stated: “Recently I signed on to co-host an internet TV show known as the ‘Chapters Rap’, which may become ‘Double Vision’ at some point. My contribution to the show is my perspective on the common element of fear.

"The past two shows dealt with suicide prevention in youth AND veterans, as well as bullying and PTSD. The fear factor is obvious in some topics, but may be more obscure as it relates to the subjects mentioned here.

"There is an age old dilemma of dealing with self worth, self esteem, finding one’s identity which may manifest themselves in the form of becoming a bully. This creates a fear for the victim. Where that leads is anyone’s guess. It sometimes culminates in completing suicide. Understanding the dynamics of bullying may bring some clarity to the victim in finding an alternative option.

"PTSD may be more complex, but still exhibits some connection to fear in exploring the different remedies available. My best guess is that sufferers of PTSD might suffer with, among other things, a fear of isolation in facing these complexities.

"All in all, many of these adversities in life contain underlying fears of failure,  certainly the fear of an unknown solution/result, and maybe fear of embarrassment in seeking support... among other fears.

"The message I try to convey is to seek help, as you may be surprised at how many people want to help.  It can be a difficult emotion to deal with alone."

Brian McLaughlin shows us clearly in his book how we can experience a life filled with peace in the midst of discord. We can find freedom from fear when faced with uncertainty. We can overcome any form of anxiety, even while facing down threats from within and without. Depression, despair and dismay can easily be transformed into peace, confidence, contentment and joy in one single stroke. What is this most powerful concept that will allow us achieve these states?

The key is to accept that the afterlife really does exist - without question. This has nothing to do with religion and everything to do with truth. While the afterlife cannot be proven using a scientific method based in the physical, it can be proven through one's experience. McLaughlin is one of very few people who have had that experience. He speaks from that experience and his readers and audiences reap the benefits.

A Flight Without Wings' offers readers a look at the near death experience from an unbiased point of view. It is the presentation of the material that sets this book apart from the other books about the near death experience. It is raw and it's real. There is no embellishment and no hidden agenda. While his book has a spiritual flavor certainly, there is no preaching and no religious messages. It is his near-death experience, just as it happened.

McLaughlin's experience changed the course of his life forever.  It instilled in him what we all seek - certainty about life after death. And with that a peace of  mind that can never be shaken, nor can it be doubted. His near death experience brought a sense of clarity. It brought a sense of real, lasting peace. He now knows with certainty that we exist forever. It is that simple message he brings to his audience, both through his book and at his speaking engagements.

Brian McLaughlin was chosen as one of '50 Great Writers You Should Be Reading' in 2015. Reviews of 'A Flight Without Wings' have been overwhelmingly positive. Dr. Penny Sartori, author of 'The Wisdom of Near-Death Experiences', said "This book will help others who have had an NDE to make sense of their experience and will also help those close to someone who has had an NDE because NDEs affect close family members and friends too."

Jack Magnus, a reviewer with Readers Favorite, called the book a "well written and moving memoir that neither delves into the fanciful or dogmatic,...”  "…Well worth reading, and is highly recommended." Another stated, "Being a mother who lost her only child I found it to be a great comfort to me." Another said, "I have read many accounts such as these, but this beautifully written account simply touched my heart in ways that previous ones have not."

Mark Feuerstein, Actor (Royal Pains, USA Network) wrote: “I have read it and I think it’s an inspiring tale of deep insight and so personal and yet so universal . . . such profound perspective.”

Brian McLaughlin is available for media interviews and can be reached using the information below or by email at bamplaya@msn.com. 'A Flight Without Wings' is available at Amazon, Payhip and other book retailers. More information is available on his website at: http://www.BrianMcLaughlinBooks.com.

About Brian McLaughlin:

Brian McLaughlin is the award-winning author of 'A Flight Without Wings'. In his inspirational book, Brian vividly depicts his journey into Heaven and his following return to life caused by a massive head trauma sustained while vacationing in Playa Del Carmen, Mexico twenty-one years ago.

Contact:

Brian McLaughlin
bamplaya@msn.com
http://www.brianmclaughlinbooks.com

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Canadian Romantic Fiction Author Rusty Blackwood Announces Upcoming Events In Ontario, Canada Area

Blackwood's latest 5 star romance novel, 'Willow’s Walk', follows 'Passions In Paris', a romantic fiction novel written in the tradition of Bram Stoker's 'Dracula' and 'What Dreams May Come'

Canadian Indie romantic fiction novelist Rusty Blackwood has announced a series of upcoming events throughout the Niagara area. Blackwood is the author of two romantic fiction books, 'Passions In Paris' and 'Willow's Walk'.

Rusty was interviewed on The Joe Show for a segment of Fun Food Friday. The show will air on October 28th at www.joecrawfordlive.com/the-joe-show. Blackwood also did a reading from 'Willow's Walk'.

On October 30th she will hold the first official book signing for 'Willow's Walk' at Ancaster Chapters, Ancaster, Ontario between 1:00 and 4:30 pm.

She will also be taking part in the Ridley College Xmas Market on Friday, December 2nd from 2-7pm at the Ridley College Fieldhouse, 2 Ridley Rd., St. Catharines, ON.

"I am very much looking forward to sharing the October 28th airing of my participation in The Joe Show's Fun Food Friday," stated Rusty Blackwood. "I had such fun taking part in this weekly Friday segment, and I hope my readers will enjoy listening to it." Miss Blackwood goes on to add, "I am also pleased to announce my first official signing for my newly modified 'Willow's Walk'. Ancaster Chapters, located on the outskirts of Hamilton, Ontario, is an interesting and extremely bustling bookstore, so I am hoping to meet new readers, and discuss my newest romance novel with them. The same can be said with regard to my return to the Field house at Ridley College for their Annual Christmas Market. 'Passions in Paris' and I took part in it last year, and I am pleased to be invited back. This is, without a doubt, one of Niagara's largest Christmas venues, so I am greatly looking forward to it, and to be once again offering 'Passions in Paris', as well as the newly re-released 'Willow's Walk'."

Blackwood's latest romantic fiction novel, 'Willow's Walk', follows the release of 'Passions in Paris: Revelations of a Lost Diary'. Her first romantic fiction novel is a sweeping saga written in the tradition of Bram Stoker's 'Dracula' and 'What Dreams May Come'. It has been compared to Erich Segal's 'Love Story' and Nicholas Sparks' 'The Notebook'.

Willow's Walk' is a gripping new tale, certain to hold readers captive from the very first page. Set in the beautiful city of Ottawa, Canada in 2003, this touching story centers on the life and times of a woman determined to prevail at all costs, regardless of what is set before her, the result of which is certain to leave the reader reeling in its wake.

The path each person walks is entirely their own. The pitfalls along that path, as well as the way in which they are dealt with are entirely up to the individual. But Willow Sutherland-Crosby walks a far-different path, and with her own agenda.

Abuse, deception, intrigue, and a never ending quest for happiness and love - will she find these, or will her blind determination be her downfall?

'Willow's Walk' has received a number of 5 star reviews from professional reviewers. Maria Beltran stated, "I highly recommend this book." Gisela Dixon said, “I thoroughly enjoyed reading about the life of a person presented in such a wonderful manner." Another said, "Brutally honest. I was touched by the bittersweet conclusion that sometimes purpose and happiness are only found through great tragedy ..."

'Passions in Paris' has also received rave reviews. Linkk Kula Kane said, "Passions in Paris I think stands its ground with these other powerful romantic stories like 'The Notebook' by Nicolas Sparks." Reader Fred Pifer stated that “'Passions', is a fascinating book of a love story that seemed to be written with me in mind. In the book 'Love Story' by Erich Segal, he told of a deep abiding love story that reminds me of Cullen and Joy’s in Ms. Blackwood’s book, but the twists of intrigue and mystery that she adds keeps the reader on edge throughout."

Information on the new romantic fiction release, including a new book trailer, is available at Blackwood's site on the 'Willow' page. Readers can download paperback and Kindle versions of both books at Amazon sites worldwide, including Amazon.ca.

Rusty Blackwood is available for interview in the Toronto and Niagara areas and can be reached using the information below or by email at writerrusty@hotmail.ca. More information is available at her website at http://www.rusty-blackwood.com.

Profile:

Rusty Blackwood is a prolific Indie author of romantic fiction, short story comedies, contemporary and traditional poetry and children's books. Her first love is romantic fiction, but she crosses genres with ease.

Contact:

Rusty Blackwood
Web: http://www.Rusty-Blackwood.com
Email: writerrusty@hotmail.ca

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Sunday, October 23, 2016

Book Marketing Announcements: The Authors Show Lineup For The Week Of October 24, 2016

Book Marketing serves as a resource for authors and allows members to engage in promotion and publicity for marketing purposes. The site offers no-charge marketing training, book publicity opportunities and a buyers club for book marketing services

Don McCauley of the Free Publicity Focus Group and Danielle Hampson, Executive Producer of The Authors Show, founders of The Authors Marketing Powerhouse, have announced The Authors Show radio and broadcast schedule for the week of October 24, 2016. The new show schedule is available at the Authors Marketing Powerhouse site.

For those who hope to sell books on the Internet, the challenge can be daunting. It can be confusing difficult, time consuming and expensive. Book Marketing, branded as The Authors Marketing Powerhouse, helps authors overcome these challenges by providing authors and publishers three distinct benefits:

* No charge publicity - members can upload photos, bios, book covers, video and book videos. Each author can develop a personalized page and a personal blog. The site allows for integration with Facebook and Twitter.

* No charge marketing training - provided through the Book Marketing Master Class series of training videos and peer to peer sharing of information.

* Buyers club - low pricing on products and services used by authors and publishers to market books allows members to dramatically reduce book production and book marketing costs.

The site also offers discussion forums, segmented special interest groups and allows for event listings.  The site is a joint collaboration, developed by Don McCauley of the Free Publicity Focus Group and Danielle Hampson, Executive Producer of The Authors Show.

The Authors Show radio shows offer professionally produced radio interviews that are broadcast worldwide. Segmented shows by genre include fiction, non-fiction and Christian shows. The upcoming scheduled radio lineups include:

Week October 24, 2016 On The Authors Show:

T. Wrage
Mark Wayne Adams
Brian Aull
Eleze "Lisa" Thomas McMillan
Dr. Nicole
Anita A. Caruso
Rudi Raab and Julie Freestone
J.K. Norry
R. G. Bud Phelps
Mark Wayne Adams
S. D. Moore
Brian A. McLaughlin
Eleze "Lisa" Thomas McMillan
David Broderick
Jo-Marie

Profile:

Don McCauley is a marketing strategist and is the facilitator of the Free Publicity Focus Group, a marketing and publicity firm. He also serves as the host of The Authors Show Radio.  Danielle Hampson is the Executive Producer of The Authors Show radio group of programs.

More information is available by visiting the Book Marketing site. Questions about Book Marketing can be addressed to Don McCauley by email at don (at) FreePublicityGroup.com. Questions about The Authors Show can be addressed to Danielle Hampson at danielle (at)TheAuthorsShow.com.

Contact:

Don McCauley
Free Publicity Focus Group
don@freepublicitygroup.com

Danielle Hampson
The Authors Show
danielle@theauthorsshow.com

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Thursday, October 20, 2016

Sid Nachman, First Man In US With Bipolarism To Be Treated Successfully, Announces Free Ebook Download Of 'Bipolar Me'

Sid Nachman was the first person in the US to be diagnosed and successfully treated for bipolarism over 50 years ago. Sid writes engaging nonfiction books that revolve around his experiences growing up in Philadelphia

Five wives, two dead daughters, jail time, and a tour in a nut house, the term used in his day to describe a mental institution.What's left for life to throw at Sid to wipe the smile off his face? A new ebook apparently. Nachman has announced that 'Bipolar Me' is available for download for Amazon Prime members and Kindle Unlimited subscribers.

Sid Nachman was the first person in the US to have been successfully treated for bipolarism over 50 years ago. He announced that 'Bipolar Me' his memoir, is now available as a Kindle ebook download. 'Bipolar Me' is a wild ride of a story that has garnered high praise from readers and reviewers alike. Sid's no-holds-barred writing style and deft storytelling, combined with his own style of acerbic wit, takes readers on a trip through his life and his mind. It is filled with hilarious stories that show us that life is just plain good. BookLover USA said that the book is "A roller coaster ride through the mind of one of the funniest and endearing story-tellers of his generation."

'Bipolar Me' is a highly entertaining memoir that allows readers to take a ride with Sid into the unfettered mind of a bipolar boy who never grows up until his hair turns white. Readers will get to see his world in black and white and vivid color and will feel what he feels when he feels like he weighs three thousand pounds and a minute later can leap over tall buildings. Sid's life is a life gone wild that settles down when it’s almost too late.

"Being bipolar is no laughing matter," Nachman stated, "Doctors in the 50’s didn’t know their front from their back about chemical imbalances in the brain and diagnosed it as a form of schizophrenia, administered electric shock to eliminate all the ichies in the cortex, and if you were a blight on the community, locked you up with the rest of the mental defectives. Later as the doctors became more enlightened they called the disease, 'Manic Depression'. In the 70’s, to soothe the nerves of those afflicted as well as their families and to make it sound less threatening the doctors named the disease, “Bipolar”.

Sid Nachman is also the author of 'Strictly For Seniors' - a nonfiction work of short stories about what happened to Sid "after breakfast on Delancey Street" in West Philly during the 30’s and 40’s when his Mom gave him a big hug and kiss and sent him on his way.  Sid had great fun, survived bullying by hitting the bigger boys about the head with his violin case and developed his own singular brand of “street smarts".

Both of Nachman's books have received fantastic reviews. One stated, "Like James Joyce, Sid Nachman can take the ordinary and turn it into magic with a fluency that's imperceptible." Another said "Sid's stories touch the human soul with wit, charm and realism."

Sid Nachman is available for media interviews and can be reached using the information below or by email at mollymax210@gmail.com. Both books are available at Amazon. The free Kindle ebook download is available for Amazon Prime members and Kindle Unlimited subscribers. More information, including samples from the books and a recent interview with The Authors Show, is available at his website at http://www.sidnachman.com.

About Sid Nachman:

Sid Nachman was the only child of immigrant parents from Russia and Germany who tried for 13 years to have him and were very tired from trying so hard. His initials are S.I.N. for Sidney Irving Nachman. He never found out if he was a sin or a joy. Sid resides in Florida with his wife, Linda and his golden retriever Molly and in spite of his big mouth is still loved by all.

Contact:

Sid Nachman
mollymax210@gmail.com
http://www.sidnachman.com

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Tuesday, October 18, 2016

Immigration, American Values And An Epic Journey To Freedom Are Detailed In David Michael Palladino's 'Quest For Freedom'

David Michael Palladino writes inspirational fiction for young readers. His works teach important ideals and values. He utilizes engaging works of fiction to accomplish that goal

'Make America Great Again' is one of the most popular campaign slogans ever created. This slogan moves us in two directions simultaneously - back to a past in which America was perceived to be the greatest country in the world, and forward into a future in which can once again BE the greatest country in the world. That slogan resonates with people who believe America is on a downward slide. The upcoming election could solidify America's becoming great again or it could solidify its downfall.

Immigration is a key issue in political campaigns everywhere. Immigration however is not really the problem - illegal immigration is the problem. Illegal immigration allows people to take advantage of the opportunity America offers without actually joining American society and participating in all that comes with it. The offenders are willing to take that risk, as the alternatives offer little chance for true freedom. The desire to immigrate to the United States is held by people everywhere because America (despite what some politicians and news media might say) continues to be and indeed still is the greatest country in the world. Yes, the USA has slipped a bit and has a few serious problems. Yet in spite of this, America continues to lead the world in freedom, in core values, and is the most important commodity of all - the opportunity for a better life.

David Michael Palladino's 'Quest For Freedom' is the engaging story of Adriana Corderu and her quest to obtain freedom by escaping the Iron Curtain.

Palladino writes inspirational fiction for young people. He teaches, through his works of fiction, important ideals and values. As a former U.S. Army Ranger, former High School Phys-Ed & Health Teacher and Coach, and founder of “Palladino Martial Arts”, he understands the significance of instilling these all-important ideals and values in young people. 'Quest For Freedom' helps communicate freedom's true meaning to a younger audience. For this reason it will appeal to parents, grandparents and educators and those who are old enough to remember what America used to be. Palladino deftly paints a picture of America as she really was during the Cold War. He shows us clearly why American freedom and American values held such appeal for many oppressed people in other parts of the world.

During the first Cold War the world revolved around the conflict between the theologies of communism and democracy. The two main protagonists in this conflict were the United States in the West and the Soviet Union in the East. As Eastern Bloc leaders began to tighten restrictions in the lives of their people, commensurate with their increase in power, there began to emerge, in the East, a group of young people, hard and idealistic, adventurous and courageous. These would become the heroes of the movement of their time. These were the brave young souls who, with inspiration from President Reagan, began to break down the Iron Curtain. The escape from Soviet Communism and the quest for freedom is the theme of 'Quest For Freedom'. Set in the Cold War era, the book is the engaging story of Adriana Corderu and her quest to obtain freedom by escaping the Iron Curtain.

'Quest for Freedom' has received rave reviews. One reviewer stated, "More native born Americans need to know this story and more importantly appreciate our country as she did." Another said, "The readers become engrossed immediately in Palladino's dynamic effervescent style."

David Palladino is available for media interviews and can be reached using the information below or by email at inspirationalbookauthor@yahoo.com. 'Adriana Corderu, Quest for Freedom' is available at Amazon, Barnes and Noble and Rosedog Books. More information, including samples of the book, is available at Palladino’s website at http://www.inspirationalbookauthor.com.

Profile:

David Michael Palladino writes inspirational fiction for young readers. His background helps him in crafting messages that resonate with young readers and teaches them important ideals and values. He utilizes engaging works of fiction to help instill these values.

Contact:

David Michael Palladino
inspirationalbookauthor@yahoo.com
http://www.inspirationalbookauthor.com

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Monday, October 17, 2016

Vote For The US Department Of Peace, An Idea Whose Time Has Come, In The US Department Of Peace Survey

This election year voters can make a real difference by voting to tell the US Government that a US Department of Peace should be created

The time for a US Department of Peace has come. The United States Government currently has a one-armed State Department. The one arm is called the Department of Defense. Frances Fuller, author of 'In Borrowed Houses', believes we also need a Department of Peace. She is asking those who agree to vote for the creation of this department in the US Department Of Peace survey.

"We need a Department of Peace whose head, the Secretary of Peace, will be part of the President’s cabinet," Fuller stated. "This secretary must engage the best thinkers in our country, from generals to peace activists, philosophers and psychologists, historians and scientists, ministers and moms, in the study and development of peace strategies. The overarching assignment of this group should be to help the Secretary develop a national plan for creating peace in our country and the world.

"Just as the Department of Defense assesses security threats and responds to them, the Department of Peace can identify opportunities for creating cooperation and friendship and respond to them with wisdom, or see conflict coming and attack the problem behind it. Like war, peace requires intention and planning and preparation and deeds of valor.  

"Using creative and peace loving citizens, the peace department might promote wonderful innovations in the ways we relate to one another at home and as a nation with other nations. We might face up to the injustices in our own society and by addressing them, reduce the violence in our cities. Internationally we could become a country that is famous for creating peace rather than dominating the world.

"Dennis Kucinich proposed a Department of Peace in 2005. Interviewing him about this, Walter Cronkite observed that every time the people of the world even heard the words, 'Department of Peace,' their image of America would be impacted.

"The proposal has failed in the Congress until now, because we the people did not get behind it or did not even know. We are so accustomed to violence that we consider peace a beautiful fantasy. In fact, we are pursuing the alternative and evil fantasy that we can always be stronger than our enemy and overcome their violence with ours. Given the choice of these two fantasies, I choose peace and want a president with a plan for peace."

Public votes, for and against, and opinions related to this issue can be submitted at Fuller's website at http://www.inborrowedhouseslebanon.com.

Frances Fuller is available for media interviews and can be reached using the information below or by email at frances0516@att.net. Fuller's book, 'In Borrowed Houses' is available at Amazon and other book retailers. A free ebook sample from 'In Borrowed Houses' is available at http://www.payhip.com/francesfuller. Frances Fuller also blogs on issues relating to the Middle East on her website at http://www.inborrowedhouseslebanon.com.

About Frances Fuller:

Frances Fuller spent thirty years in the violent Middle East and for twenty-four of those years was the director of a Christian publishing program with offices in Lebanon. While leading the development of spiritual books in the Arabic language, she survived long years of civil war and invasions.

Contact:

Frances Fuller
frances0516@att.net
http://www.inborrowedhouseslebanon.com

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Sunday, October 16, 2016

Book Marketing Announcements: The Authors Show Lineup For The Week Of October 17, 2016

Book Marketing serves as a resource for authors and allows members to engage in promotion and publicity for marketing purposes. The site offers no-charge marketing training, book publicity opportunities and a buyers club for book marketing services

Don McCauley of the Free Publicity Focus Group and Danielle Hampson, Executive Producer of The Authors Show, founders of The Authors Marketing Powerhouse, have announced The Authors Show radio and broadcast schedule for the week of October 17, 2016. The new show schedule is available at the Authors Marketing Powerhouse site.

For those who hope to sell books on the Internet, the challenge can be daunting. It can be confusing difficult, time consuming and expensive. Book Marketing, branded as The Authors Marketing Powerhouse, helps authors overcome these challenges by providing authors and publishers three distinct benefits:

* No charge publicity - members can upload photos, bios, book covers, video and book videos. Each author can develop a personalized page and a personal blog. The site allows for integration with Facebook and Twitter.

* No charge marketing training - provided through the Book Marketing Master Class series of training videos and peer to peer sharing of information.

* Buyers club - low pricing on products and services used by authors and publishers to market books allows members to dramatically reduce book production and book marketing costs.

The site also offers discussion forums, segmented special interest groups and allows for event listings.  The site is a joint collaboration, developed by Don McCauley of the Free Publicity Focus Group and Danielle Hampson, Executive Producer of The Authors Show.

The Authors Show radio shows offer professionally produced radio interviews that are broadcast worldwide. Segmented shows by genre include fiction, non-fiction and Christian shows. The upcoming scheduled radio lineups include:

Week October 17, 2016 On The Authors Show:

Rico Austin
Daniel D. Corner
Rosemary Gard
Dr. Nicole
Deanie Humphrys-Dunne
Steve Snyder
Rosemary Gard
Dr. Nicole
Sophia Byron
Kathy E. Dockett
Eleze "Lisa" Thomas McMillan
Dr. LaSharnda Beckwith
J. R. Robinson
Linda Wallace-Kurtz
Kristin Anderson Cetone
Charles W. Massie
Jim Dilyard  

Profile:

Don McCauley is a marketing strategist and is the facilitator of the Free Publicity Focus Group, a marketing and publicity firm. He also serves as the host of The Authors Show Radio.  Danielle Hampson is the Executive Producer of The Authors Show radio group of programs.

More information is available by visiting the Book Marketing site. Questions about Book Marketing can be addressed to Don McCauley by email at don (at) FreePublicityGroup.com. Questions about The Authors Show can be addressed to Danielle Hampson at danielle (at)TheAuthorsShow.com.

Contact:

Don McCauley
Free Publicity Focus Group
don@freepublicitygroup.com

Danielle Hampson
The Authors Show
danielle@theauthorsshow.com

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Thursday, October 13, 2016

50 Great Writers You Should Be Reading Book Awards Accepting Votes From Public For 2016 Awards

'50 Great Writers You Should Be Reading' has been called the 'People's Choice Awards' for authors of fiction and non-fiction books

'50 Great Writers You Should Be Reading' is now accepting votes from the public. While most awards programs hand out awards for books, it is the ARTIST behind the book who should be the focus of the award. Most authors overcome tremendous challenges and work very hard to bring their work to market. The '50 Great Writers You Should Be Reading' awards contest looks for the 'story behind the story'.

An award given for a single book impacts one book only. An award given to an author impacts all the works of that author, past, present and future. As in the world of film, some awards are for best movies, others are for best actors/actresses.  Using this analogy '50 Great Writers' bestows awards upon the writer (actor/actress).

In that the contest is about the author, participants submit an essay about their writing journey/career, their expectations as authors, a summary of their body of work and basic information about their books. The public at large is then invited to read these essays and decide whom to vote for.

Authors must build long-term platforms to create ongoing sales and achieve success. People buy books because of the personality BEHIND the work. A great book has very little long-term market value if the author remains relatively anonymous. It is for these reasons '50 Great Writers' focuses sharply on the real story and the personality behind the book.

Award contests must be viewed as being a marketing tool that should be an integral part of the marketing strategies designed by all authors.  It takes time to win awards, and the more awards authors win the more recognition for their work they stand to receive.

Voting is currently open for the 2016 contest. Winners will appear in the 2016 edition of '50 Great Writers You Should Be Reading'. Participants include, but are not limited to:

Andre Boyce
Andrew Harkless
Angel Marie Monachelli
Arleen Alleman
Barbara Lieberman
Barbara Pisick
Becky Feola
Ben Bryant
Betty J. Deniston
Bob Moats
Bonny Brookes
Brenda Thornlow
Brian A. McLaughlin
Brian Aull
Charles W. Massie
Chris Rhodes
Clayton Graham
A. Colin Wright
D. A. Dorsey
Dana Lyons
Daniel P. Douglas
David Broderick
Deanie Humphrys-Dunne
Debra Whittam
Diane Harper
Donna Louis
Frances Fuller
Frankie Picasso
J.E Smythe
J. R. Robinson
James Westly
Jim Dilyard
Joan Schweighardt
Jo-Marie
Julie Cosgrove
K-Lee Starland
Karynne Summars
Kass Ghayouri
Kathy Connor Dobronyi
Kathryn Heaney
Kelly Marshall
Kenneth W. Ford
Kim LM Bilodeau
Kristi Burchfiel
Laura Hughes
Lawrence Hoffman
Leah Lindeman
Leila Lynne Leidtke
Linda Maria Frank
Lorilyn Roberts
Marie McGaha
Martha Du'Sage
Mary J. Williams
Maxine Mansfield
Michelle Cox
Dr. Nicole Audet
Nina Mancuso
Norma Jennings
Patricia Lee Chalfant
R. G. Bud Phelps
R. Kyle Hannah
Richard Andrew King
Rico Austin
Robert Lovelle Rooks
Sally Berneathy
Sharie Heading-Deal
Simone Faith
Stephen Lee Arrington
Steve Snyder
Sully Grand-Jean, MPA
Susan Kite
Tina Martel
TM Morris
Todd Campau
Tom Davis
Tom O'Grady Jr.
Tom Roberts
Tracy Bryan
Tyra Garlington
Vicki Augustiniak
Wayne Clark
Young
Yvonne Randle

'50 Great Writers You Should Be Reading' is an annual publication written and produced by The Authors Show - "The Authors Marketing Powerhouse" - and is marketed through their substantial publicity outreach channels. Winners are presented in the annual publication, available to the public, with the author's photo, website address, book title(s), and the author's unique story. Winners may also state they have been featured in "50 Great Writers You Should Be Reading" in any of their own marketing materials. This produces instant credibility, a third party endorsement and a lot of marketing value. Winners receive ongoing recognition and can use their winner status as marketing and publicity tools in hundreds of ways to increase sales. Winners are also featured on a dedicated 50GreatWritersYouShouldBeReading.com website.

The Grand Prize winner receives a marketing and publicity package worth several thousand dollars.

The public can cast their vote for the best 'story behind the story' by visiting 'The Authors Show' website. All entries can be reviewed by visiting http://www.theauthorsshowcontest.com, where votes may be cast. More information is available at The Authors Show site. Questions about the contest should be submitted to Danielle Hampson at danielle@theauthorsshow.com.

About The Authors Show:

The Authors Show is a professional book marketing audio and video program that offers participants three major benefits:

1. The production of a professionally edited audio and/or video tool showcasing the participating author and his/her book(s),

2. Each participating author is included in their substantial weekly social media outreach

3. The show shares with participants their own pool of readers by broadcasting their interview on the network, putting books work in front of thousands of potential book buyers authors would otherwise not reach.

Contact:

Danielle Hampson
danielle@theauthorsshow.com
http://www.theauthorsshow.com

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Wednesday, October 12, 2016

Donald Trump And PTSD: PTSD Is Not A Sign Of Weakness Says June Sitler, Author Of Newly Released Book About PTSD, 'Fugue'

J. P. Sitler's new release 'Fugue' is a blend of the psychological, analytical and the phenomenal that tells the story of transformation

PTSD can take many forms. When one hears Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) the image of a Vietnam Vet comes to mind. However, many people from all walks of life may suffer from this disorder. They are the survivors. They can be people who live in the inner city, those who have suffered the loss of a loved one, survivors of childhood trauma in adulthood, or a man or woman after a divorce. Or they can be witnesses, rescuers or survivors of catastrophic events. They can have reactive depression and even a dissociative disorder.

One thing PTSD is not - it is not a sign of weakness. J.P. Sitler, author of 'Fugue' believes just the opposite.

Donald Trump recently addressed military veterans in Herndon, Va., and suggested those who develop post-traumatic stress disorder are not strong and cannot handle combat. Sitler responded by declaring that this statement illustrates how profoundly some of us can misunderstand PTSD.

As an author of a book about PTSD, called 'Fugue', she found that PTSD is in fact a survival skill, that kicks in psychologically to endure horrific events that otherwise would completely overwhelm an individual when one’s life is vitally threatened. It is a failure to scream, if you will. A numbing of senses. Doctors, nurses and first responders often at least once in their career, experience an episode of PTSD.

Statistics show about 30 percent of the men and women who have spent time in war zones experience PTSD. An additional 20 to 25 percent have had partial PTSD at some point in their lives. More than half of all male Vietnam veterans and almost half of all female Vietnam veterans have experienced 'clinically serious stress reaction symptoms.' Current estimates of PTSD in military personnel who served in Iraq range from 12% to 20%.

Anthropologist and neuroscientist Melvin Konner in his collection Understanding Trauma sees PTSD not as a sign of weakness but a sign of strength. He wrote that it could be possible that our common generalized anxiety disorders are an evolutionary legacy, a way to adapt in a wilderness full of fear, fight or flight.

In a A Huffington Post column, it was stated that Donald Trump’s comments on Veteran suicide are exactly why there is a PTSD stigma. Sitler responded by stating that Trump tried to back-pedal his argument saying his remarks were taken out of context. We need only to look back a bit to his his comments on Sen. John McCain’s time as a prisoner of war, stating that he is not an American hero. His true colors shine through once again. Sitler goes on to say Trump could be envious of Sen. John McCain and of other veterans because he was deferred from military service due to his flat feet. The weakness actually lies within Trump. She asks do we really want an American President who feels the need to compensate for his weaknesses, playing out on the world stage?

In the storyline in 'Fugue', the protagonist Nathan is handsomely rugged, linear and computer savvy. His perfect world however, is falling apart at the seams, his job, his relationships, all because he has lost his sense of time. It is a tale about three childhood friends and all the manifestations of love and its consequences. In a catastrophic drowning accident, Nathan fails to save his beloved friend from childhood. Readers witness Nathan's struggle with his needle sharp emotional pain made palpable through anger, denial and fear. Through deep hypnosis, Nathan begins to find answers.

Some of the Fugue characters include a narcissistic mother, a greedy metrosexual pharmaceutical lawyer, a Naval officer suffering from PSTD, a beautiful girl with a secret and a smart logical young man struggling with emotional issues. Many appear to be living lives of perfection but only in degrees of sanity.

The book has received rave reviews from readers. One said, "This is really original and a totally brilliant read . . . I can't recommend it highly enough." Another stated, "J. Sitler moves the reader quickly through an intriguing psychological tale of past trauma and its sustaining impact on the present." Another said, "Sitler's FUGUE reminds me that PTSD is not relegated to the military experience. Readers may identify their own fugue experiences not as severe as in Nathan, the main character, but it will be therapeutic. I know it was for me."

J. P. Sitler is available for media interviews and can be reached using the information below or by email at junesitler6@gmail.com. 'Fugue' is available at Amazon and other book retailers. More information is available at her website at http://www.junesitlerauthor.net.

About J. P. Sitler:
J. P. Sitler is the author of numerous op-ed articles for The Nashville Eye of The Tennessean, which include Appearances Are Deceiving, AIDS and Grace and PTSD. Fugue is her first novel. She is a northern transplant living with her husband Dr. Vaughan in an empty nest filled with high-drive canines and opinionated cats in a sleepy southern town. She is a survivor of 31 surgeries, lived seven years on the largest, longest existing American commune, was a medical transcriptionist, and is now a teacher and novelist.

Contact:

J. P. Sitler
http://www.junesitlerauthor.net
sitlerjune6@gmail.com

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Steve Snyder, Author Of Military Aviation Book, 'Shot Down', Announces Media Appearances, Upcoming Events

'Shot Down' has received 20 industry awards. Snyder's father was shot down over Europe during WWII. He evaded capture and was missing in action for seven months. 'Shot Down' is a dramatic retelling of the stories surrounding that event

Author Steve Snyder, author of 'Shot Down', has announced recent media appearances and upcoming events for October 2016.  

Snyder's father Howard was a B-17 pilot who was shot down while flying the Susan Ruth (named after his daughter) while flying over the French/Belgium border. The mission set out to bomb Frankfurt, Germany. The book covers the events leading up to and following that day. Of the 10 man crew, some died, some were captured and some, including Howard Snyder, evaded capture.

What makes Snyder's book book unique is the varied, detailed, and amazing stories of what happened to each crew member. Howard Snyder was missing in action for seven months. Readers are given the opportunity to read the letters and documents that were exchanged before and after the Susan Ruth was shot down. 'Shot Down' is filled with photos that enhance the presentation of these extraordinary WW II events that must never be forgotten. Steve Snyder has gone to the extreme to capture the details that make 'Shot Down' a one-of-a-kind dramatic presentation, told by a writer who was in the very middle of the story as it happened.

Recent appearances include:

Operation: American Dream by Daniel Lehman and Eve Nasby. The show was broadcast on Cox Channel 4 San Diego on September 9, 2016.

October 1 & 2 – California Capitol Airshow – Mather Airport – 10425 Norden Ave, Mather, CA - Book signing

October 7 @ 6:00 pm – Orange Empire Military Officers’ Club – Redlands Country Club – 1749 Garden Street, Redlands, CA - PowerPoint presentation & Book signing

Upcoming events include:

October 19 @ 6:00 pm – MOAA Los Alamitos Area Chapter – Elks Lodge #1952 – 11551 Trask Avenue, Garden Grove, CA -  PowerPoint presentation & Book signing

October 23 – Wings, Wheels & Rotors – Los Alamitos Army Airfield, Joint Forces Training Base, 11206 Lexington Drive, Los Alamitos, CA - Book signing
       
October 24 @ 10:00 am - Your World Discovered - Entrepreneur Podcast Network (EPN) -  Interview

October 26 @ 6:00 pm – San Juan Capistrano Rotary – San Juan Hills Golf Club – 32120 San Juan Creek Road, San Juan Capistrano, CA -  PowerPoint presentation & Book signing

Snyder also recently completed a recent European tour to film locations in Belgium where the events in the book took place and to interview local people about these events. He traveled to Munich, Germany to film an interview with Hans Berger, the German Luftwaffe pilot who shot down his father's bomber. Michael Palmer of RacefanTV accompanied him as Director of Photography. The film is currently in production.

'Shot Down' has received numerous high profile industry awards. These include:

2016 National Indie Excellence Awards - Winner - History - US
2016 National Indie Excellence Awards - Winner - Military Non-Fiction
2016 Beverly Hills Book Awards - Winner Non-Fiction Military
2016 Global Ebook Awards - Silver Medal Winner Non-Fiction Military
2015 Books and Authors Book of the Year  - Winner Non-Fiction Military
2015 Next Generation Indie Book Awards - Winner Military
2015 International Book Awards - Winner History: General
2015 Readers' Favorite Book Awards - Gold Medal Winner Non-Fiction Historical
2015 Kindle Book Awards - Finalist Non-Fiction
2015 Next Generation Indie Book Awards - Finalist Historical Non-fiction
2015 Independent Publisher Book Awards - Silver Medalist History (U.S.)
2015 Independent Author Network (IAN) Book of the Year Awards - Outstanding Non-Fiction (General)
2015 Independent Author Network (IAN) Book of the Year Awards - Second Place Winner
2015 NABE Spring Pinnacle Book Achievement Awards - Best Books Military
2015 Nonfiction Book Awards - Bronze Medal
2015 eLit Awards - Gold Medal History
2014 Foreword Reviews' INDIEFAB Book of the Year Awards - Finalist War & Military
2014 USA Best Book Awards - Finalist History: General
2014 USA Best Book Awards - Finalist History: Military
2014 Southern California Book Festival - Honorable Mention General Non-Fiction

Reviewers have praised 'Shot Down'. Publishers Weekly stated, "This is a great introduction to the history of the U.S. air war in Europe, humanized by the experience of a single bomber crew." The European Center of Military History said, "Steve Snyder has reached a level of scholarship few amateur historians achieve." Foreword Reviews called it a "masterful book." Midwest Book Review called it "An inherently fascinating and deftly written account."

Steve Snyder is available for media interviews and speaking engagements and can be reached using the information below or by email at steve@stevesnyderauthor.com. 'Shot Down' is available at Amazon and other book retailers. An in-depth interview with Snyder can be accessed at The Authors Show site. More information is available at his website at More information is available at his website at http://www.stevesnyderauthor.com.

About Steve Snyder:

Steve Snyder retired from VSP in 2009 after 36 years in national sales and sales management, He began his quest to know everything possible about the World War II experiences of his father, pilot Howard Snyder, and his crew of the B-17 Susan Ruth.  Gradually, it became his passion and resulted in 'Shot Down'. He belongs to numerous World War II associations and is president of the 306th Bomb Group Historical Association.

Contact:

Steve Snyder
http://www.stevesnyderauthor.com
steve@stevesnyderauthor.com

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Tuesday, October 11, 2016

Renowned Scholar And Author Ruth Finnegan Announces New Release, 'Black Inked Pearl'

Ruth Finnegan OBE is a renowned scholar and celebrated writer who is Emeritus Professor, the Open University, a Fellow of the British Academy, and an Honorary Fellow of Somerville College Oxford

Author Ruth Finnegan has announced the release of her latest epic romance novel, 'Black Inked Pearl'.

'Black Inked Pearl' tells the story of a naive Irish girl Kate and her mysterious lover, whom she rejects in panic and then spends her life seeking. After the opening rejection, Kate recalls her Irish upbringing, her convent education, and her coolly-controlled professional success, before her tsunami-like realisation beside an African river of the emotions she had concealed from herself and that she passionately and consumingly loved the man she had rejected.

The novel, born in dreams, is interlaced with the ambiguity between this world and another, and increasingly becomes more poetic, riddling and dreamlike as the story unfolds. The epilogue alludes to the key themes of the novel – the eternity of love and the ambiguity between dream and reality.

Ruth Finnegan is the author of hundreds of highly praised works, academic publications, articles and books and is currently in production on a number of film scripts.

‘Black Inked Pearl’ has received three international prizes and rave reviews from readers and reviewers alike. Scott Neuffer of Forward Reviews stated, "If James Joyce's dream-like opuses were written from a more feminist perspective, they might look something like Ruth Finnegan's Black Inked Pearl, a rapturous fantasia of words and images set somewhere between ancient myth and the green shores of modern Ireland." Chris Fischer, in a Readers Favorite review stated "I just finished reading 'Black Inked Pearl: A Girl's Quest' by author Ruth Finnegan, and all I can say is 'Wow!' It's written in a unique and creative style, one that at times blends poetry with prose ... enviable and beautiful at the same time ... any reader who enjoys a lovely, unique and interesting work of fiction should absolutely read Black Inked Pearl. I will be eagerly awaiting the next offering by author Ruth Finnegan. If it is anything like her debut novel, it will be simply magical!" Kirkus Reviews said, "Kate's romantic quest calls to mind Paradise Lost and Greek mythology as it weaves together biblical allusions, fantasy, and details of the modern day." Like other classic and unusual literary works,  the book has given rise  to many  interpretations and, as Christiana Fatoki perceptively put it,  like its more recent prequel ‘Pearl of the Seas,’ it “sinks into your unconscious .”

'Black Inked Pearl' was published by Garn Press. As stated on the Garn Press website, their mission "is to seek out the great thinkers of the 20th century and the original thinkers and writers of conscience of the 21st century to create remarkable books that inspire people to act."

Ruth Finnegan is available for media interviews and can be reached using the information below or by email at r.h.finnegan@open.ac.uk. More information is available at her website at http://garnpress.com/authors/ruth-finnegan/.

About Ruth Finnegan:

Ruth Finnegan OBE is a renowned scholar and celebrated writer who is Emeritus Professor, the Open University, a Fellow of the British Academy, and an Honorary Fellow of Somerville College Oxford. She was born in Derry (on the last day of December 1933) and grew up  there and in the remote  countryside of Donegal where, as poetically recalled in the second chapter of her novel, ‘Black Inked Pearl’,  she spent the war years; went to a literature-imbued Quaker school in York where, a fellow-student with the actress  Judi Dench, she learned to read the resonant poetry of Yeats and Shakespeare and to repeat texts that, with others, she had to learn, aloud (a good training for the sonic style of her novels); earned top degrees in classics and anthropology at Oxford; and carried out fieldwork on story-telling in Africa – a revelation of the multi-sensory nature of performance that has affected her all her life, and constantly comes through in her writing. From 1969, apart from three years in the South Pacific island of Fiji,  she taught and researched at the pioneering Open University. She is the author of over twenty academic books, several of them prize-winning. She has three daughters (two of them born in Nigeria), five grandchildren (one in New Zealand), and now lives in Old Bletchley, England, with her husband of over 50 years and two loving, impetuous, lovable cairn terriers.

Contact:

Ruth Finnegan
r.h.finnegan@open.ac.uk
www.open.ac.uk/people/rhf2

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Thursday, October 6, 2016

International Standards Needed For Genocide Reparations

Mari Serebrov, the author of 'Mama Namibia,' is an award-winning journalist with a passion for history, a meticulous researcher and the literary laureate of the Herero Tribal Authority

“You cannot kill an entrenched ideology with a gun,” Benjamin Ferencz, who began his law career prosecuting Nazis, said last week when he pledged $10 million to a group dedicated to preventing genocide.

In addition to using the funding to provide governments with the tools needed to prevent genocide, the Simon-Skjodt Center for the Prevention of Genocide at the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum also helps develop an international response when a genocide occurs.

Both are needed in a world that tends to turn a blind eye as entire cultures are erased for political, economic, ethnic or religious reasons, said Mari Serebrov, who has extensively researched the first genocide of the 20th century, which took place in German South-West Africa in 1904.

“However, we also need to establish international standards for dealing with past genocides to ensure the survivors aren’t victimized again,” Serebrov said. “Unfortunately, we too often refuse to recognize a genocide for what it is until years later. And even then, we temper our response, justifying our inaction and excusing the aggressor, especially if it happens to be a powerful or strategic ally.”

The refusal to confront an entrenched ideology and hold nations accountable for their actions, even after the fact, fuels more genocides, said Serebrov, the author of 'Mama Namibia', a historical novel based on the true story of a 12-year-old Herero girl who survived the 1904 genocide in German South-West Africa, now modern-day Namibia.

In the case of Germany’s first genocide, the government justified it as the necessary action to put down Herero and Nama uprisings. At the time, a few individuals spoke out about the senseless murder of entire peoples, but most nations looked away and continue to do so to this day, Serebrov noted. If they acknowledge it at all, they view it in the context of colonialism.

“There is no denying that what happened in South-West Africa went well beyond colonial aggression,” Serebrov said. As German troops pressed the starving Herero ever deeper into the Kalahari Desert to die, Germany announced its intent to exterminate the entire Herero Nation, as well as many Nama communities.

Although already in practice, the Herero extermination policy was formalized Oct. 2, 1904, in a much-publicized order General Lothar von Trotha issued on behalf of the Kaiser. Yet the world did nothing.

“By time other nations acknowledge that a genocide has occurred, the damage has been done, countless lives have been destroyed, and the survivors face a future haunted by grief and economic despair,” Serebrov said.

In recent years, some groups in Germany have pushed for their country to finally acknowledge the 1904 genocide, but no official recognition has been forthcoming. Now, the German government is privately negotiating with the Namibian government to put the matter to rest, according to Namibian news reports.

Excluded from those negotiations are leaders of the Herero and Nama, who, because of the genocide, are minorities in Namibia, a country that didn’t come into existence until 1990. While the Herero and Nama may finally get an apology of sorts, their years of suffering and heartache may be overlooked in a deal designed to benefit the German and Namibian governments rather than the genocide survivors.

“This is why we need international standards for genocide reparations,” Serebrov said. “Letting Germany dictate who it will negotiate with, along with the terms of an apology and reparations, is like letting a rapist determine if he has committed a crime and then having him slap his own hand.”

About Mama Namibia:

Based on the true story of the daughter of a traditional healer, 'Mama Namibia' details the journey of a young girl, Jahohora, as she searches for her family while hiding from the German soldiers. Wasting away in the desert, Jahohora is about to give up her desperate struggle for life when she finds hope in a simple act of kindness from a Jewish doctor serving in the German army.

'Mama Namibia' has received rave reviews. One reader said, "Thank you for writing this book - touching, amazing, wonderful, sad, inspiring . . . a must read and one of the best books I've ever read." Another stated, "This book is a must read for anyone who is interested in history, troubled by its propensity to repeat itself and stunned that this story has never been told to a large audience before. It leaves the reader wondering how many more genocides have been quietly buried in the past."

About Mari Serebrov:

An award-winning journalist with a passion for history, Mari Serebrov has authored a variety of books, including 'The Life and Times of W.H. Arnold of Arkansas', the historical novel 'Mama Namibia' and a children’s book, 'Jahohora and First Day'. She also contributed to 'The Grandmother’s Bible' and has co-authored a number of church resource and inspirational books with her mother, the late Adell Harvey.

Because of her work in calling attention to the first genocide of the 20th century in what was then German South-West Africa, Serebrov was named the literary laureate of the Herero Tribal Authority in 2013. She and her husband, Job, an attorney and judge for a Native American tribe, have two children and five grandchildren.

In regards to 'Mama Namibia' and the Herero genocide, Serebrov has been interviewed by Al Jazeera, The Namibian, New Era, the Windhoek Observer and other African publications. She appeared on "Good Morning, Namibia" and was interviewed on several national radio programs in Namibia.

Serebrov is available for media interviews and can be reached using the information below or by email at mari.serebrov@yahoo.com. All of her works, including 'Mama Namibia', are available at Amazon and other book retailers. More information is available at her website, http://www.mariserebrov.com.

Contact:

Mari Serebrov
mari.serebrov@yahoo.com
http://www.mariserebrov.com

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Selfies, Short Films, The Geena Davis Institute And The Media's Effect On Self Esteem For Girls: Dr Barbara Becker Holstein, Psychologist, Filmmaker, Brings It All Together

Dr. Holstein's award-winning books, plays and short films offer solutions to problems that impact today's teens and tweens and helps them develop positive self esteem

Geena Davis is famous for many reasons, one of the most important being her work to bring attention to gender stereotyping in film. To that end she formed the Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media. As stated on their website, the organization hopes to "engage, educate, and influence the need to dramatically improve gender balance, reduce stereotyping and create diverse female characters in entertainment targeting children 11 and under." She and her organization clearly understand that films drive our perceptions of the world and that the filmmaking industry should pay attention to how gender stereotyping and everything that results from it can affect the lives of viewers.

Dr. Barbara Becker Holstein, a visionary who combines psychology with filmmaking, approaches these issues in diverse ways. Like Ms. Davis she understands the importance of media in the lives of young people. She takes the real life issues young women face and attempts to help young people make sense out of a topsy-turvy, selfie-facebook-video-film based reality. As a Positive Psychologist who uses film to promote communication, she understands that this has become more than just another teen 'issue'. The influence technology has on teens today had become THE issue of the day. The Washington Post, Time Magazine, Huffington Post, CNN, Forbes Magazine - the sheer number of news organizations that have addressed the issue is staggering.

The New York Times Magazine recently presented an article entitled "How should you deal with social media’s constantly increasing demands? Be more like Beyoncé." Another in the Metropolitan section was entitled "From Books to Apps to Virtual Reality".

"Geena Davis's work is vitally important on many levels," Dr. Holstein stated.  "It isn't enough to present programming to youngsters that is 'safe' and perhaps educational.  Not if there are fewer characters who are female than male and not if the female characters have less important information to share or are stereotyped.

"The NYT article on social media is a great connector to my thoughts that the Selfie has the potential to be art. Facebook is a kind of constant selfie. People just haven't figured out what they should share and what they should keep to themselves.

"The 'Virtual Reality' article is about the regenerative use of technology rather than being swamped or put out of business by it.  I think of Selfie films as one of those mergers. 'Secrets' is going to have a nice integration of Selfie work and fine old fashioned camera work - more so than 'The Truth' where we were lucky we got any camera work.  Should be very interesting.

One of Dr. Holstein's recent short films, 'The Truth - A Short Film' uses the selfie concept to paint a portrait of a young girl. The new short film shows us how she attempts to deal with life changing problems, concerns, challenges and issues all young girls face. The result is an eye-opening, in-depth exploration of her life, giving viewer the distinct impression that they have been somehow magically embedded into that life. If the selfie concept were be transformed into an art form, 'The Truth' would be the result.

The short two minute film by Dr. Holstein, 'The Truth, A Short Short Film', premiered at FilmOneFest in July. The film was chosen as an Official Selection in the Chain Film Festival held in Manhattan on August 13, 2016. 'The Truth, a Short Film', a longer 16 minute portrayal of a girl growing up, has been officially selected for the Golden Door International Film Festival held in September 2016. The Rahway International Film Festival recently chose the 2 minute version as an Official Selection. Upcoming in early November is the Jersey City International Television and Film Festival, also choosing as an Official Selection, 'The Truth, a Short, Short Film.

Dr. Holstein's entire body of work is great for parents, grandparents, older siblings and teachers to establish lines of communication with the tweens and teens in their lives. Her books have received numerous awards. A recent review of Dr. Holstein's book, 'Secrets', stated, "This book should ideally be stocked in the home libraries of families with children and in school libraries worldwide."

'The Truth' focuses on how teens communicate their deepest needs. A trailer from her new short film, 'The Truth', an Official Choice of the Garden State Film Festival, is available at www.thetruthforgirls.com.  The trailer captures the world of technology and its public nature with the intense needs of a young girl to share her most private and most intimate thoughts, feelings, ideas and secrets.

A sequel to 'The Truth', 'Secrets', starring Megan Brown, is currently in production. In the sequel, based on 'Secrets, Diary of a Gutsy Teen', a girl continues to keep both a virtual diary on her cell phone and a paper diary.  She is a year older and although she has matured, her longings and her hunger to find a home for her feelings and intense emotions are even stronger.

Dr. Holstein is available for media interviews and can be reached using the information below or by email at drbarbara@enchantedself.com. All of her books are available at Amazon, Barnes and Noble and all other online retailers. More information is available at her website at http://www.TheTruthForGirls.com.

Profile:

Dr. Barbara Becker Holstein, internationally known Positive Psychologist is the creator of The Enchanted Self ®, a positive psychology method for happiness. Dr. Holstein's Enchanted Self website, www.enchantedself.com, was just included as one of the best websites in positive psychology. She is in private practice in Long Branch, New Jersey with her husband, Dr. Russell M. Holstein.

Dr. Barbara can be found on the web, interviewed, writing articles and posting video 'TED' style talks on Happiness,  Positive Psychology, Relationships and Parenting.

She has been a contributor to Heart and Soul, Cosmopolitan Magazine, Redbook, Real Simple, The Wall Street Journal, Time on line, the Today Show and Family Circle Magazine.

Contact:

Dr. Barbara Becker Holstein
170 Morris Ave.,
Long Branch, New Jersey 07740
drbarbara@enchantedself.com
732-571-1200
http://www.newshortfilmthetruth.com
http://www.thetruthforgirls.com

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Sunday, October 2, 2016

Book Marketing Announcements: The Authors Show Lineup For The Week Of October 3, 2016

Book Marketing serves as a resource for authors and allows members to engage in promotion and publicity for marketing purposes. The site offers no-charge marketing training, book publicity opportunities and a buyers club for book marketing services

Don McCauley of the Free Publicity Focus Group and Danielle Hampson, Executive Producer of The Authors Show, founders of The Authors Marketing Powerhouse, have announced The Authors Show radio and broadcast schedule for the week of October 3, 2016. The new show schedule is available at the Authors Marketing Powerhouse site.

For those who hope to sell books on the Internet, the challenge can be daunting. It can be confusing difficult, time consuming and expensive. Book Marketing, branded as The Authors Marketing Powerhouse, helps authors overcome these challenges by providing authors and publishers three distinct benefits:

* No charge publicity - members can upload photos, bios, book covers, video and book videos. Each author can develop a personalized page and a personal blog. The site allows for integration with Facebook and Twitter.

* No charge marketing training - provided through the Book Marketing Master Class series of training videos and peer to peer sharing of information.

* Buyers club - low pricing on products and services used by authors and publishers to market books allows members to dramatically reduce book production and book marketing costs.

The site also offers discussion forums, segmented special interest groups and allows for event listings.  The site is a joint collaboration, developed by Don McCauley of the Free Publicity Focus Group and Danielle Hampson, Executive Producer of The Authors Show.

The Authors Show radio shows offer professionally produced radio interviews that are broadcast worldwide. Segmented shows by genre include fiction, non-fiction and Christian shows. The upcoming scheduled radio lineups include:

Week October 3, 2016 On The Authors Show:

Jana Petken  
Sally Berneathy
Jo-Marie
Anita A. Caruso
Andre Boyce
Tina Martel
Linda Maria Frank
Stephanie Austin Edwards
Sophia Byron
Eleze "Lisa" Thomas McMillan
Dr. LaSharnda Beckwith 
Steve Snyder
Kathy E. Dockett
Martha Du'Sage
Ken Dye
Janet S. Kleinman
Rico Austin    

Profile:

Don McCauley is a marketing strategist and is the facilitator of the Free Publicity Focus Group, a marketing and publicity firm. He also serves as the host of The Authors Show Radio.  Danielle Hampson is the Executive Producer of The Authors Show radio group of programs.

More information is available by visiting the Book Marketing site. Questions about Book Marketing can be addressed to Don McCauley by email at don (at) FreePublicityGroup.com. Questions about The Authors Show can be addressed to Danielle Hampson at danielle (at)TheAuthorsShow.com.

Contact:

Don McCauley
Free Publicity Focus Group
don@freepublicitygroup.com

Danielle Hampson
The Authors Show
danielle@theauthorsshow.com

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