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The Witches' Child by Ashira is a journey through four generations and the resulting choices and consequences. Every path, every choice is riddled with consequences and those consequences lead to yet more choices, leading Fallon to discover that life is a riddle of paradoxes with no true answer. Available from Amazon or www.ashira.ws.
Madelyn Lorber has published her debut novel, The Eyes Have It (Mill City Press, January 10, 2008). Go to www.madelynlorber.com for a shot of the cover, a blurb on the storyline, a tidbit about the author, and excerpts from the first three chapters. There is an order page, with fulfillment through Mill City Press, and it is also available at Amazon.com.You can also learn more about the book, the writing process, and Madelyn by visiting her Myspace page www.myspace.com/theeyeshaveitmjl.
Jacquelyn Lynn's (www.jacquelynlynn.com) newest book, The Entrepreneur's Almanac: Fundamentals, Facts, and Figures You Need to Run and Grow Your Business, has been published by Entrepreneur Press. For details, visit www.smallbusinessalmanac.net.
Diane Gow McDilda has published The Everything Green Living Book. For those who want to do more for the environment than recycle phone books and are looking for practical ways to go green. The Everything Green Living Book offers no-nonsense tips that can help you reduce your impact on the planet. And readers can find out the size of their eco-footprint by taking the book's quiz. Written in accessible, lively style, The Everything Green Living Book provides helpful insight on the impacts our everyday activities have on the environment, from taking out the garbage to shopping for clothes. Other topics include transportation, pets, holidays, even learning and working. Each chapter offers suggestions on environmentally-friendly alternatives along with green trivia and facts. Check it out on Amazon.
Zain Deane's first book is out: San Juan, Vieques & Culebra: Great Destinations Puerto Rico: A Complete Guide. Check it out on Amazon.
Prudy Taylor Board's paranormal mystery, A Grave Injustice, has been released in hardcover by Archebooks Publishing, www.archebooks.com. The novel tells the story of the questionable suicide/murder of a WWII GI training at Buckingham Flexible Gunnery School in Fort Myers. The truth remains a mystery until a police reporter with the local paper haunted by the GI's vengeful ghost investigates, and learns that the murderer is alive, still living in Fort Myers, and so desperate he'll murder again to keep his secret. Board, a native of Fort Myers, was formerly a police reporter with the News-Press, WBBH-TV, and WINK-TV. She is now a project editor with Taylor and Francis publishing in Boca Raton.
Marcia Fine has two new books out: Paper Children: An Immigrant's Legacy - A journey from 1920s Poland to 1960s Miami based on authentic letters. Order at www.hudsonhouse.com or 800-724-1100 ext. 314. The Blind Eye - First Prize Winner, Arizona Authors Association. A parallel story of two women searching for their identities reachng back to the Inquisition. Order at www.authorhouse.com or 888-728-8467. Or, for fast service and more information, go to www.marciafine.com
Rita Milios has a new book for writers - How to Create Quizzes, Surveys and Polls to Power-Promote Your Book or Website! - offers Templates for creating edu-marketing tools: 3 kinds of Quizzes, 3 Kinds of Surveys, 2 kinds of Polls, plus Secrets of Super-sellers and a Book Promotion Plan. Check it out at Amazon.com; only $12.95.
Lois Blackburn and co-author Florence Clowes have published the second cozy mystery in their series featuring semi-retired decorator Bashia Gordon and Connecticut State Trooper Mark Jankowski, who share Polish heritage and a romantic interest. Old Secrets Never Die (Infinity Publishing) activates the amateur sleuth in Bashia when one of her former clients is found dead in a stately, old home in Woodstock, Connecticut. Her friend, Hiram Lazarus, an antiques dealer, soon uncovers a mummified baby whose identity is someone's long-hidden secret. Soon, Bashia finds another body and wonders if she herself is in danger. Autographed copies $14.95 each (plus $3.50 S&H, $2 additional copies) from Lois Blackburn, 1101 Sioux St., Jupiter FL 33458. Read an excerpt or order online at www.buybooksontheweb.com/product.aspx?ISBN=0-7414-4348-1
Stephanie Doyle has a new book out, Florida Unsolved Mysteries (Crane Hill Books). Check out the info at Amazon (at this posting, Amazon had sold out, but more books were being ordered). Ask for it also in your local bookstore.
Marijke Vroomen-Durning has published Oscar's Diaries, Life as a Retired Greyhound. Oscar is a five-year-old greyhound who keeps a diary on adjusting to his forever home, with many photos included of course. Volume 1 is available lulu.com at http://stores.lulu.com/store.php?fAcctID=977566. A portion of the sales will go to non-profit greyhound groups. The first group is the Greyhound Health and Wellness Program at the Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine.
Ron Chepesiuk has published the following books: an updated and expanded edition of his 2005 book, Drug Lords (www.ronchepesiuk.com, Milo Books), and the British edition of his Gangsters of Harlem (www.gangstersofharlem.com, Milo Books), which will have the title American Gangster: The History of the Gangs of Harlem. In August 2007 he published Black Gangsters of Chicago (www.blackgangstersofchicago.com, Barricade Books).
Susan B. Johnson's nonfiction book Savannah's Little Crooked Houses: If These Walls Could Talk (History Press) was launched on February 24, 2007. Information is available on her website: www.susanbjohnson.com. Her novel Spirit Willing: A Savannah Haunting (Bonaventure Books) is also now available.
Ruth Y. Nott has self-published three new books of poetry - Crazy Patch, Haiku for Lovers, and Where Memory Lingers, in publication with InstantPublisher.com. Her books are available in paperback from Amazon.com and on her Web site at www.creativewordspoetry.com.
FFWA member Karen J. Morris, an established travel writer has several interesting books available. Lighthouse Lovers Worldwide Travel Guide offers 190 lighthouses world wide that have overnight accommodations. Available from Amazon. If you enjoy traveling and playing in the snow, check out Snow Sport Lover's Travel Guide: Northeastern and Mid-Atlantic United States including Ontario and Quebec Canada (Amazon), Snow Sport Lover's Travel Guide: Mid-West (Amazon), and Snow Sport Lover's Travel Guide: The Rocky Mountain States (Amazon).
The Fancy Files: The Mostly True Story of a Slightly Insane Girl -- Accused of attempted murder... and of setting a small hair fire... now it's Fancy's turn! A riotous novel, by Wendy Van Horn, this YA Lit to Adult novel makes "Mean Girls" look like a day in "Romper Room!" Fancy Adams is on a mission. After her former best friend, Tiffany moves in on Fancy's boyfriend, Fancy devises a plan to teach Tiffany that all is fair in love and war...but is Fancy fit for the battle of a lifetime?
FFWA member Mary Harwell Sayler has a new book out What A Body! -- A Guide for Strengthening the Church a planning guide for an in-house church retreat and renewal weekend. Check it out at the publisher's site.
FFWA Member Jane Kenny announces the publication of her third book, RVers Guide to Corps of Engineers Campgrounds, from Roundabout Publications, Lenexa, KS. The travel guide provides information on more than 600 Corps-managed campgrounds across the nation that have sites suitable for RV camping. Available from Amazon.
Check out Diane Brenda Bryan's latest book - Memoir Of Manhattan: The Way We Were, published by Xlibris, a division of Random House Ventures - at https://www2.xlibris.com/bookstore/bookdisplay.asp?bookid=37539. It is available in both hardcover and paperback.
Ron Chepesiuk has a new book out: Gangsters of Harlem: The Gritty Underworld of New York City's Most Famous Neighborhood (Barricade Books); www.gangstersofharlem.com or order from Amazon.
David Geer has a new eBook targeting freelance writers who want to build successful writing businesses. Check out How to make MORE money as a freelance writer! to see what it can do for your writing career at www.geercom.com/ebook.html/. Discover how to Find markets using advanced search techniques; Work more often for more markets and get repeat business; Get more and more money for your work right from the start; and more.
Cindy Davis' first murder mystery, Voice from the Ashes, is out. Ian Merryweather gets his dream job of police chief in the worst possible way -- as interim replacement upon the death of his best friend Chief Boudreau. Searching for Boudreau's murderer is made even more difficult by the eruption of Mount St. Helens on May 18, 1980. Available at bookstores or amazon.com. Check out www.cdavisnh.com for an excerpt.
Jacquelyn Lynn's newest book, Online Shopper's Survival Guide (Entrepreneur Press), is out and available in bookstores and at Amazon.com (retail $19.95; $12.97 at Amazon). It will teach you how to shop online effectively and safely for just about anything. With input from expert buyers and sellers, it discusses strategies for getting a great deal on online merchandise, including the top categories, like cars, real estate, and travel services. It reveals how to recognize and avoid scams and frauds and discusses consumer protection issues. New and experienced online shoppers of all ages should find information they can use in this book.
Jordan's Quest by Milt Thomas concerns the title character's lifelong search for answers. His quest leads him to Young Andrew, an ancient, mysterious man living in dismal poverty. Young Andrew weaves a tale about his tragic family history and the decision that divided it forever. Jordan finds the story interesting at first, but irrelevant. Then, each unfolding chapter takes on greater significance. Gradually, he realizes the answers to his questions lie within the old man's story but they are not the answers he expected. Jordan's Quest is also a story about us. It reveals how our relationships to other humans, to all other life and to the earth itself have been pre-determined by an event that occurred 10,000 years ago. Therein lies the reason why we ask the questions. Jordan's Quest provides the answers and they will change forever all who read it. Check it out at Amazon.com
Tena Green has a new psychological thriller, A Woman's Touch. "Welcome to a man's world in today's society," says Tina of her book, in which Richard Krevitz defeats all odds until he meets Sheryl Crawson. By the time their child is born he realizes she is totally insane, but it's too late. A Woman's Touch is a story of a man who wishes to start a new life with his daughter, but is faced with society's inability to recognize and admit that some women are simply evil. This novel is available in paperback and ebook at www.lulu.com.
Mike Marcoe has a new book, 115 Ways to Reduce Anxiety -- www.booklocker.com/books/2411.html. It is a compendium of treatment methods for anxiety disorders and is available in both paperback and ebook formats. It covers both conventional and nonconventional anxiety treatments. Sample chapters are available for reading on the Website.
Seth Jackson Horne has a new novel out - Friendship - Fate - Fortune -- the story of lifelong friends, Bob Callaway and Doug Jennings, and their developing friendship from the day they first meet in college at LSU in Baton Rouge, LA. They amass a fortune in the oil and gas business in Louisiana and Texas before graduating from college and under rather bizarre and tragic circumstances. But as the book states, 'One man's tragedy is another man's treasure.' Check it out at Amazon.com
Pamela Waterman and her daughter Brenda have written a book for patients and professionals, The Braces Cookbook. Winner of a national parenting award! Check it out at www.bracescookbook.com.
Patricia Fry's latest book for writers -- The Right Way to Write, Publish and Sell Your Book -- Your Guide to Successful Authorship -- is available - regular price is $19.95. Check it out at www.matilijapress.com/rightway.html
FFWA member Jane Kenny announces the publication of her second book, RV Retirement. The book is a guide for how to retire full-time or part-time in a recreational vehicle. It was published by Roundabout Publications, Lenexa, KS and is available for $16.95 at their bookstore at www.TravelBooksUSA.com or 800-455-2207.
Convoys of World War II, Dorothy Pedersen's second book, has been released. True stories of naval veterans' experiences during convoy duty, the book will make a great, and inexpensive Christmas or Holiday gift. Available at www.Amazon.com
Ray Chatelin's latest book is The Seattle and Vancouver Book (Countryman Press/WW Norton). While covering the usual material found in a guide, it also looks at the cultural differences between two very outwardly similar cities located in the Pacific Northwest just 130 miles from one another. Scratch the surface and you'll find two cities that are unique and different. Available at Amazon.com for only $11.53.
Jacquelyn Lynn's latest book, Make Big Profits on eBay: Start Your Own Million $ Business (co-authored with Charlene Davis) has been published by Entrepreneur Press. This is a comprehensive guide for anyone who wants to make serious money selling products and services on eBay, and includes a chapter on eBay shopping. The book is available on Amazon.com and at all major bookstores. For details, visit www.jacquelynlynn.com.
Ginger Curry and Julie Malear have short stories and a novel chapter published in the new anthology Tales From Below The Frost Line, Anrald Press. To order books at $12.95, either e-mail Ginger at skywoman38@hotmail.com or visit visit www.anraldpress.com/books.htm Ginger's stories: "Love's Ebbing Tide," suspenseful romance in the ocean at Dubois Park in Jupiter, Fl, (published originally in Woman's World) and "Shade Stalker," a story of hot aggression during the long hot crazy gas lines of the past hurricanes. Her novel chapter is "The Abomination," Chapter I of Inside the Black Box (a supernatural thriller in the mode of Stephen King and Dean Koontz.). Julie's three short stories in the same anthology: "Vengeance is Mine," "The Forgiving," and "Night of the Wind."
Mary Harwell Sayler has a new book out. The Encyclopedia of the Muscle and Skeletal Systems and Disorders (Facts On File, www.factsonfile.com or Amazon) includes more than 500 A-to-Z entries plus several appendixes.
Ron Chepesiuk reports that his book The Bullet or the Bribe: Taking Down Colombia's Cali Cartel (Praeger, 2003) has been updated and is being published in paperback by Milo Books as Drug Lords: The Rise and Fall of the Cali Cartel, the World's Richest Crime Syndicate.
Dorothy K. Fletcher - Zen Fishing and Other Southern Pleasures - Living in the South is not just about long, dusty back roads, hell-hot heat, and Leonard Skynyrd music. It is also about living in and about celebrating cool evening breezes, radiant beaches, and warm, inviting backyards. Is it any wonder that when contemplating such joyful places and things that a Zen-like state descends upon a person? Reading Zen Fishing and Other Southern Pleasures will certainly "put you in a mind" to feel good about life. Zen Fishing and Other Southern Pleasures is a collection of delightful essays and poignant poems that touch upon the wonderful aspects of living south of the Mason-Dixon. Mountains and beaches, old friends and new, childhood experiences and beyond--Zen Fishing brings these things into clear focus and allows the reader to feel peace. Dorothy K. Fletcher has firsthand knowledge of the world that she describes and obviously loves. Whether it is a surf-fishing meditation or a tall glass of iced tea sipped under a magnolia tree that will not stop dropping its leaves, Fletcher rejoices in her life in the South. And when she helps you hear the lonesome train whistle carried on the night air or smell the nearby ocean in the sea breeze, you too can be part of that world even as you watch the snow flurries strafe your front yard and fill up your just shoveled sidewalk. Order your copy today at www.ocean-publishing.com
Chris Adamec's newest book is the second edition of The Complete Idiot's Guide to Adoption. " I've completely updated CIG to Adoption; contacting hundreds of adoptive parents, physicians and attorneys, and have also reviewed and written about recent research on adoption and state and federal adoption laws. CIG to Adoption covers adopting infants and older children, in the U.S. and abroad. It also describes how prospective parents should use the Internet to avoid scams. The chapter on state laws offers a state adoption law chart which I have totally updated. I also include a chapter on what prospective parents should know about a child they are thinking of adopting, including prenatal information and health issues overseas. Save $6.06 at amazon.com.
Henry M. Holden's latest children's book, To Be A U.S. Air Force Pilot, would make a great gift for that child or grandchild in your life. It's available from the publisher, Motorbooks International at (800) 458-0454, or from Amazon for a special price of $13.97. While you're at Amazon, Search for Henry's many other books on airplanes and pilots.
Jane Kenny has a new book, Casino Camping (Roundabout Publications, Lenexa, KS). A traveler's guide to casinos in the U.S., it features locations, descriptions and directions to 300+ casinos in 25 states. Discover hundreds of RV-friendly casinos that have RV parks or campgrounds as part of their facilities, or that allow free overnight parking. Check it out at www.TravelBooksUSA.com.
Writers are using personal Web sites to market their editorial services and promote their books. You'll want to make your Web pages as effective as possible. Highly recommended to help you is Rebecca Rohan's Building Better Web Pages -- still available on Amazon.
Cave of a Thousand Tales, The Life and Times of Hugh B. Cave (Arkham House, 2004) by FFWA member Milt Thomas -- Hugh B. Cave was a legendary pulp fiction writer who published more than 800 short stories in 90 different pulp magazines between 1929-1945. He also authored 50 books, served as a war correspondent in the Pacific, lived in Haiti five years to become an expert on that troubled island's culture and religion, purchased a ruinate 500-acre coffee plantation in Jamaica which to this day produces some of the world's best Blue Mountain coffee, and many other highlights. His latest book, Mountains of Madness, was published in May. He died on June 27 at the age of 93, days before this biography shipped out. The book is available through the publisher, amazon.com and the Web site. Milt's 1997 book, Common Sense Management (Jain Publishing) is being reprinted by the publisher.
Have you ever thought that foods might be making you sick? Barbara C. Thompson, a freelance writer and retired teacher, writes of her recovery from over 75 allergies without pills, injections or special diets in her book Famine at the Feast, available at www.BuyBooksontheWeb.com . Through the art of an entertaining yet informative metaphor, this book quickly presents the whole allergy picture and the restorative power of a new holistic approach to allergies -- Nambudripad's Allergy Elimination Technique or NAET (en-ay-ee-tee ). The book is particularly useful for patients to hand to family members to garner their understanding and support. And the metaphor can even be read to allergic children. For more information, visit: www.FamineAtTheFeast.com
Christine Adamec's newest book, Parenting Your Adopted Child: A Positive Approach to Building a Strong Family (McGraw-Hill) is out. She wrote the book with Andrew Adesman, M.D., a pediatrician and the lead author. "Why do adoptive parents need their own book? Because children have questions about adoption as they grow up, and because many parents and others have questions and concerns about adoption issues. Non-adoptive parents, however, will also find many helpful parenting tips in this book."
Home or Nursing Home: Making the Right Choices, 2nd Edition by Michael J. Salamon, PhD and Gloria Rosenthal has been published by Springer Publishing. The book was originally published in 1990 and the authors wrote this second edition at the request of the publisher, who wanted the information brought up to date. Check it out on Amazon.com.
Just in time for Valentine's Day, Leslie Halpern has a new book out that reviews 100 of the most romantic movies for couples. Reel Romance. The Lovers' Guide to the 100 Best Date Movies (Taylor Trade Publishing) includes film descriptions, a "make-out meter" for each film, and fun suggestions for couples who want to add some movie magic to their own romances. Reel Romance can be found everywhere books are sold for $19.99 or less. Amazon.com offers a 30 percent discount on the book.
Kelly James-Enger has a novel out - Did You Get the Vibe? - and honest, witty story about two 20-something Chicago women as they love, work, diet, laugh, and search for the Vibe you know, when you meet someone, and you know he's really interested in you. The paperback is $12.95; an introductory $10.36 at Amazon.
Kay Day's first book, Perfect Words, contains a section of essays on being a poet and writing poetry, plus a section of her own poems Check out her site at www.kayday.net.
Chris Adamec's newest book, Prostate Cancer For Dummies, is out. It's available on Amazon.com for $15.39 (regular $21.99). Chris co-authored it with Paul Lange, M.D., a surgeon who had prostate cancer himself, and who is a clinical researcher and chairman of the urology department at the University of Washington - and a major figure in the field of prostate cancer. Chris says, "My husband is a prostate cancer survivor, so in part, I wrote the book I wish had been available to us when we found out about the diagnosis. Lots of great info for men with prostate cancer and their significant others."
Leslie Halpern has a new book out Dreams on Film: The Cinematic Struggle Between Art and Science. It is a study of sleeping and dreaming as presented in motion pictures. Published by McFarland & Company, it is available from www.Mcfarlandpub.com and www.amazon.com
Gini Graham Scott has written more than 30 published books on a variety of subjects including current social issues, groups, alternate lifestyles, creativity, conflict resolution, ethics, personal development; sales, marketing and financial success; and travel. The more current titles are shown on her Web site at www.giniscott.com/cbkcus.htm. Check out Homicide: 100 Years Of Murder In America and many others. Mention Writers-Editors.com and Gini will give you a 10 percent discount; talk to her directly at giniscot@pacbell.net
Dorothy K. Fletcher The Cruelest Months "Novice teacher Donna Webster, young, white, optimistic and nervous, was thrown straight into the trenchesPaul Lawrence Dunbar Senior High School, an inner-city, primarily black school in Jacksonville, Florida. Her first year's lessons, both taught and learned, became a journey of revelation, through terrors and triumphs, sorrows, joys and hopes. You can buy it from Amazon for $21.99
With arresting childhood memories, irony, and humor, Speaking Peach addresses the defining moments a Southern poet finds her voice. Written by poetry instructor and FFWA competition judge, Mary Harwell Sayler, the 40-page chapbook is available for $10 from the poet at P.O. Box 62, Lake Como, FL 32157.
Christine Adamec coauthored with Roland Staud, M.D. Fibromyalgia for Dummies. "It's a book with many helpful suggestions for people with fibromyalgia, which is a chronic painful muscle syndrome, and which is very REAL. I put that in caps, because there are still some people who question the reality of fibromyalgia. We also include anecdotes from people with fibromyalgia. You can order it from Amazon at a 30 percent discount for $15.39 (retail is $21.99)
Prudy Taylor Board, writing as Prudence Foster, has a reprint edition of her horror suspense novel, Blood Legacy, available at Amazon. Her newest nonfiction book, The History of the Port Royal Club: One Man's Vision, can be ordered directly from the Port Royal Club, 2900 Gordon Drive, Naples FL 34102; or via special order from Amazon.
Beatrice G. Davis, whose poetry has won several awards, has a new book of poems: Looking Out With An Inner Eye. Order directly from Bea at 270-26V Grand Central Parkway, Floral Park NY 11005; for $7.75 including shipping and handling.
Award-winning tennis writer Paul Fein published his first book, Tennis Confidential: Today's Greatest Players, Matches, and Controversies. In this collection of features, interviews, essays, and historical retrospectives, Paul gives an intimate look at the game, with insights about top players, and analyzes the greatest matches. Available at Amazon for $26.95. To order an autographed hardcover or paperback copy, contact Paul at lincjeff1@cs.com. Paul's second book, You Can Quote Me on That: Greatest Tennis Quips, Insights, and Zingers, was also published by Potomac Books, Inc. (formerly Brassey's, Inc.) in February 2005. Both books were listed No. 1 among tennis books by Barnes & Noble (www.bn.com), and Tennis Confidential was ranked No. 1 among tennis books for more than 50 days.
Chris Adamec's totally updated book, There ARE Babies to Adopt: A Resource Guide for Prospective Parents, is available at Amazon for $11.20. Paying the small price of this book can save you or someone you know a great deal of hardship, and maybe some money, too.
Soldier of God, an historical novel by FFWA member Diane B. Bryan, is available in book stores, on Barnes & Noble, and at amazon.com, where the price is only $10.16. It is 1580 and the inquisition is in full swing. Escaping the violence in Portugal, Luis learns that his Catholic family are Secret Jews, fleeing to Mexico before they become victims. In Mexico, he is forced to lead a double life, practicing and teaching Judaism in secret while pretending to follow the Catholic faith in public. Based on a true story.
Lois Blackburn and Florence Clowes have had their cozy mystery published Bones in the Backyard: A Bashia Gordon Mystery. One of its chapters received Honorary Mention in the 2000 CNW/FFWA Writing Contest. Take a look at Amazon.com.
Patricia L. Fry Write On: Journal-Keeping for Teens. Patricia's 11th book and her first written for the younger set. Write On shows kids how to use a journal for problem solving, anger management, getting better grades, healing hurt feelings, learning about oneself and others and even just for fun. At just $3.95, this attractive 48-page book makes a great gift. To order, contact Patricia Fry at plfry@aol.com or Liguori Publications at 1-800-325-9521.
Celebrate the holidays year-round with The 25 Stories of Christmas: A Season's Worth of Contemporary Holiday Stories available in paperback at Barnes & Noble.com - and written by Rusty Fischer.
Christine Adamec How to Stop Heartburn Joel Richter, M.D., Chairman, Department of Gastroenterology, The Cleveland Clinic Foundation, calls it "Priceless and practical
Easy to read
A must-buy for all heartburn sufferers. Retail price is $14.95. Amazon price is $10.47
Liz Palika Turtles & Tortoises For Dummies (April 2001). Great summer book for your kids and grandkids. Retail price is $21.99. Amazon price is $15.39.
Christine Adamec Moms With ADD: A Self-Help Manual. Chris says, "This is NOT an 'I'm a victim, feel sorry for me' kind of book. It is packed with advice for people who constantly lose their keys, forget things, arrive late, and so forth. The psychiatrist who wrote the foreword said moms without ADD could learn from it as well!" (Hmmm. Wonder if it will help grandmoms who forget things.) Retail price is $14.95. Amazon price is $10.47.
Looking for a way to keep your young "helpers" busy at deadline time? Pamela J. Waterman has a book filled with 52 themes and activities for keeping children between ages two and seven happy, safe and creatively occupied for an extended period. Check out The Absolute Best Play Days: From Airplanes to Zoos (and Everything in Between!) at amazon.com.
David Kohn, who has helped several CNW members through his experiences of ghostwriting and collaboration, is co-author of a book dealing with the Holocaust and written with Joe Rosenblum. Defy the Darkness: A Tale of Courage in the Shadow of Mengele tells how Joe Rosenblum survived the slow strangulation of his hometown, three death camps, and a death march. Amazon price is $24.95.
Patricia L. Fry has a book for writers of magazine articles, and especially for book authors who want to use magazine articles to promote their books. A Writer's Guide to Magazine Articles for Book Promotion and Profit is especially helpful for the newer writer trying to get off to a good start. Covers the structure of a book review package, the news release, where article ideas come from, the query letter, writing the article, and the business of writing. Price is $6.50 at Amazon.
Ray Chatelin has a book about Vancouver. Retails for $15.95. Amazon price: $11.17. A travel guide, City Smart Vancouver (John Muir/Avalon Publishing) is an honest look at one of the continent's most attractive cities, citing the city's best and worst aspects and personal insights about the city, the region and it's unique cultural mosaic.
Michael DeFreitas Caribbean Adventures In Nature is geared to the independent traveler and for those who want to do more than sit around on the beach or near the pool. Included: How to be an eco-traveler. Where to snorkel, scuba dive, hike, bird-watch, and more. Food and lodging recommendations. $18.95 at Amazon.
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