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Fairy Tales and Dreams has released a new e-book by Gail Hedrick: Will and Cassandra -- A Cat's Tale of Life With a Dog. Observing cats and dogs reveals that, wow, they really are different. This book celebrates that fact in a fun way as the main characters figure out how to get along. It's available at www.fairytalesanddreams.com.
Dodie Ulery, Florida photojournalist and award winning artist, has announced the release of the second edition of her book, Defining Miracles, from Gladstar Publishing. In this nonfiction account of her life and relationship with an angelic being she calls Shalimar, Dodie shares insights and simple truths so often lost in the maze of metaphysical teachings. As one reviewer put it, "this book is a must read for anyone who is looking to change their lives." Book signings and free prosperity workshops are being scheduled for Florida bookstores. More info at www.definingmiracles.com.
Gail Hedrick has a new picture book for ages 3-5, set in Florida: Bread, Bacon, and the Really Big Fish. Sometimes getting what we wish for isn't all it's cracked up to be, and Emmie figures out how to deal with it as only a kid can. It's available at www.fairytalesanddreams.com.
Danger at Baird's Den is Gail E. Hedrick's new children's ebook -- available at www.fairytalesanddreams.com. Targeted for the middle-grade reader, Danger at Baird's Den is set in the North Carolina Mountains and tells the story of a young girl and her friends and how they spend their summer.
Doug Alderson's newest book, Encounters with Florida's Endangered Wildlife, is a journey through Florida's forests, swamps, prairies and waterways in search of panthers, black bears, whooping cranes, manatees, sea turtles, and even ivory-billed woodpeckers — which may or may not be extinct. Readers come face to face with these and other captivating creatures and learn firsthand about their lives and fragile habitats. The book, Alderson's third with the University Press of Florida and eighth title in print, also includes a chapter on the impact of non-native populations of Burmese pythons and Rhesus monkeys, as well as a chilling epilogue that imagines the Florida peninsula one hundred years in the future. To learn more, log onto the author's Web site: www.dougalderson.net.
Ron Chepesiuk has a new book out: Sergeant Smack: The Legendary Lives and Times of Ike Atkinson, Kingpin,and His Band of Brothers. (Kindle Edition) - "Sergeant Smack" chronicles the story of North Carolina's Leslie "Ike" Atkinson, an adventurer, gambler and one of U.S. history's most original gangsters. Under the cover of the Vietnam War and through the use of the U.S. military infrastructure, Atkinson masterminded an enterprising group of family members and former African American GIs that the DEA identified as one of history's ten top drug trafficking rings. Ike's organization moved heroin from Thailand to North Carolina and beyond. More info at www.ronchepesiuk.com and www.ikeatkinsonkingpin.com.
Ron Chepesiuk has published The Trafficantes, Godfathers from Tampa, Florida: The Mafia, the CIA and the JFK Assassination - the story of one of history's lesser known but most important mob dynasties. Available at Amazon.
Diane Brenda Bryan has launched her fourth book, A Hollywood Tale of Love and Murder> Look for it on Amazon.
Zain Deane has a new book out: Great Destinations: Mexico City, Puebla & Cuernavaca (Countryman Press). Welcome to Mexico City, the oldest city in the Americas and one of the more fascinating cities in the world. Zain Deane introduces you to its unique mix of ancient empire and modern, sophisticated society: "If you're willing to brave its often misunderstood exterior," he writes, "you'll be rewarded by a city that has been fascinating adventurers, wanderers, and explorers for thousands of years." Mexico's capital and its environs offer pre-Hispanic ruins and magnificent temples, as well as ritzy retreats, spectacular volcanoes, and picturesque historic areas. Available at 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.
Ray Chatelin also has a book about Vancouver itself available from Amazon. 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 its unique cultural mosaic.
Amara Rose's eBook trilogy, What Shines: Practical Wisdom for Unleashing Your Inner Brilliance, will catapult your life to the next level - www.radiancepublishing.com - A nexus of transformational stories and radiant resources adapted from seven years' worth of her inspirational monthly newsletter, What Shines, the eBook series offers "concentrated nutrient for all aspects of your being," according to one enthusiastic reader.
Beatrice G. Davis has a new poetry collection, Mindsight, published by Greenapple Editions. Information can be found at Greenappleeditions@earthlink.net.
Chynna T. Laird has a new memoir out: Not Just Spirited: A Mom's Sensational Journey With Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD). "Chynna's memoir is sure to encourage other parents to advocate with the same determination for their own sensational children." It's available on Amazon.
All In A Day's Work for Real Estate Agents: Humorous & Heartwarming Stories by TC McClenning shares more than 100 real-life stories from real estate agents in 44 states and Canada. Discover agents who: find dead bodies, get too close to wildlilfe, have disappearing houses, and save a life. Ceck it out at www.worklikeadogbooks.com.
Fun with the Family Florida, 7th Edition: Hundreds of Ideas for Day Trips with the Kids (Fun with the Family Series) by Stephen Morrill and Adele Woodyard - publishes November 24, but Amazon says they have it available now. This book leads the way to historical attractions, children's museums, festivals, parks, and much more.
Ron Chepesiuk has a new book out: Gangsters of Miami: True Tales of Mobsters, Gamblers, Hot Men, Con Men and Gang Bangers from the Magic City (Barricade Books, www.barricadebooks.com - also available from Amazon). It chronicles gang and gangster history using profiles to tell the rise of the gangster and history of crime in Miami. Known as the Magic City, the book traces gangsters that include the notorious smugglers of the Prohibition era, famous mobsters like Al Capone and Myer Lansky, the Cuban Mafia, the Colombian cartel, the Russian mafia, and the current street gangs that have come to plague Miami after the advent of crack cocaine.
Ginger Schmidt has a new inspirational book out, Seeds From My Garden - an attempt to share God speaking to one amateur gardener as he shows his Love, Faith, Patience and Joy to her life. It is not the purpose of these devotions to present great theorlogical theories or questions but to assure you that God is closer than you think....
Henry Holden's latest book is Newark Airport. Newark Airport was the first major airport in the New York metropolitan area. It opened on October 1, 1928, occupying an area of filled-in marshland. In 1935, Amelia Earhart dedicated the Newark Airport Administration Building, which was North America's first commercial airline terminal. Newark was the busiest airport in the world until LaGuardia Airport, in New York, opened in 1939. During World War II, Newark was closed to passenger traffic and controlled by the United States Army Air Force for logistics operations. The Port Authority of New York took over the airport in 1948 and made major investments in airport infrastructure. It expanded, opened new runways and hangars, and improved the airport's terminal layout. The art deco administration building served as the main terminal until the opening of the North Terminal in 1953. The administration building was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1979. Check it out at Amazon.com.
DeLene Sholes has a new book. Real Principals Have No Class is available at Buybooksontheweb.com, Amazon.com, and bbotw.com. Sometimes funny, sometimes sad, this novel is based on the true story of a school principal and the challenges she and her staff face when newcomers come to the area and want to change the old school. The reader becomes an invisible observer of the people and events taking place in an elementary school classroom. -- "… a captivating book… the inside story of a time-worn little school and the new principal who gets caught up in a mission to keep the old school alive and growing, with its special flavor and charm. DeLene Sholes' story is based on reality, with the hardships and the humor, the youngsters and their parents—who range from appreciative and helpful to arrogant and destructive—and the camaraderie of a staff struggling against tough odds. Readers will get acquainted with a delightful setting, a small coastal village feeling the pangs of sudden growth, and be warmed by the vigor, the conflict, the nostalgia and personalities that the author has brought to life." -- Emily Carmain, editor and writer.
Roberta Sandler's newest Florida travel guidebook, A Brief Guide to Florida's Monuments and Memorials, published by University Press of Florida, enables readers to "see" Florida's storied past as they travel around the state. Here are 82 true stories about battlefields, forts, churches, parks, murals, statues, granite/marble monuments that memorialize people and events reflecting Florida's 500-year history. The guidebook, which reviewers have called "a monumental treasure" and "a truly spell-binding work!" includes trivia about U.S. Presidents, Seminole chiefs, Civil War and World War II soldiers, United Flight 93, the Navy SEALS, celebrities, sports heroes, circus icons, astronauts, pioneers, educators, women entrepreneurs, conquistadors, hotel and railroad barons, etc. On amazon.com, a reader's review stated: (5.0 out of 5 stars) "If you're the sort of person who likes to explore history on the road, you have to have this outstanding guidebook with you the next time you drive through the Sunshine State. It's fascinating stuff," and southerntravelnews.com's reviewer said: "If you enjoy getting out and seeing new sights and learning about the state's history, this book delivers." The book (280 pages; 90 photos) is available at Barnes and Noble, at online bookstores and from University Press of Florida (Gainesville).
Lisa A. Wroble's 23rd children's nonfiction book released in January 2009 from Enslow Publishers, Inc. The Right to Counsel: From Gideon v. Wainwright to Gideon's Trumpet is part of a new series: Famous Court Cases That Become Movies. This title explores how a semi-literate drifter accused of burglarizing a pool hall took pencil in hand and transformed the American legal system. Gideon v. Wainwright became an important case in the fight for Miranda Rights. The Right to Counsel describes how our legal system works, provides case background, and compares events in the actual court cases with the movie, Gideon's Trumpet, starring Henry Fonda as Clarence Gideon. This is Wroble's second book for Enslow Publishers and the first of three young adult titles to release during 2009-2010. It is available through online bookstores, such as www.amazon.com and through the publisher at www.enslow.com/displayitem.asp?type=1&item=2559.
John Bernardo has a new book out: Hudson River -- an overall picture of the Hudson's geology, geography, characteristics, ecosystem, pollution issues, attractions, riverfront developments, history, and health. It points out how the Hudson River's condition and health directly affect the health of New York State residents, and describes the river's environmental significance to people throughout America and across the world. Order it from www.publishamerica.com or www.Amazon.com
Patricia Fry's latest book, Catscapades, Tales of Ordinary and Extraordinary Cats, features a collection of stories about curious, adventurous and calculating cats. Patricia introduces traveling cats, working cats and cats with unusual names, habits, behavior and backgrounds. There's the story of Daisy, who responds to mindtalk and Maggie, who responds to a spiritual healing. There's Gus, the babysitting cat and Trinket, the cat who frequently needed a sitter for her kittens. You'll love the stories of Sammy, who changed a heart and Frigie Frypan who was dumped in a coyote-infested wilderness. Just as he was about to settle down with a doting family, he was catnapped! And you won't forget Max, Cassidy, Alma and the other throw-away, abandoned and feral cats and kittens you'll read about in Catscapades. Most of these stories even have happy endings. Read more about it at www.matilijapress.com/catscapades.html.
Rose Heart Publishing (www.roseheartbooks.com) has released Florida author Rita Milios' first novel, Dream Share, a paranormal story for tweens (ages 8-12). The novel follows more than thirty nonfiction books written for kids by Rita Milios, a popular speaker in classrooms and at educational conferences. The Web site DreamShareBook.com launches in May with contests, quizzes and opportunities to win a Dream Share Slumber Party and more. Authors may be interested in reading about Rita's marketing plans at the Entrepreneur the Arts Blog (http://blog.entrepreneurthearts.com/2009/02/09/contestant-8/). Rita would appreciate your comments!
Zain Deane has published Backroads & Byways of Florida: Scenic Vistas, Historic Sites, Country Inns, Down-Home Restaurants, Selective Shopping. "Backroads & Byways of Florida is the shortest route a visitor can take to exploring like a native and for natives to delve more deeply into the history and magic of their home state." Published by Countryman Press, it's also available on Amazon.
The Discovery Box has published The Braces Cookbook 2: Comfort Food with a Gourmet Touch by Pamela Waterman and Amee Hoge (January 2009); www.bracescookbook.com/BracesCookbook2TableofContents.htm or Amazon. As a follow-on to the award-winning title, The Braces Cookbook: Recipes You (and Your Orthodontist) Will Love, the new book features 50 all-new recipes illustrated with fabulous full-color photography. Targeted to the more than one million adults in braces, each recipe includes a simple version developed by Pamela and an optional gourmet touch such as extra spices or wines added by Chef Amee Hoge of Phoenix TV fame. With mostly main meals (including many vegetarian), as well as several irresistable desserts, the book also works for the whole family. Includes an index, glossary, and tips for surviving the business world in braces.
Patricia Fry's latest book, Catscapades, Tales of Ordinary and Extraordinary Cats, features a collection of stories about curious, adventurous and calculating cats. Patricia introduces traveling cats, working cats and cats with unusual names, habits, behavior and backgrounds. There's the story of Daisy, who responds to mindtalk and Maggie, who responds to a spiritual healing. There's Gus, the babysitting cat and Trinket, the cat who frequently needed a sitter for her kittens. You'll love the stories of Sammy, who changed a heart and Frigie Frypan who was dumped in a coyote-infested wilderness. Just as he was about to settle down with a doting family, he was catnapped! And you won't forget Max, Cassidy, Alma and the other throw-away, abandoned and feral cats and kittens you'll read about in Catscapades. Most of these stories even have happy endings. Read more about it at www.matilijapress.com/catscapades.html.
Jacquelyn Lynn's latest e-book, So You Want to Write a Book, tells authors what they need to know and do before they write the first word of their book. It explains how to create a business plan for your book, decide between commercial and self-publishing, find an agent, and more. So You Want to Write a Book is available for $19.95 at www.doingitrightradio.com/e-book.html.
Jacquelyn Lynn's latest print book, In Search of the Five-Cent Nickel (with Don Abbott), is a collection of more than 399 ways to save money and get the value you deserve in this or any economy. Single copies may be purchased on Amazon.com for $19.95. Customized copies in bulk quantities are also available. For more information, visit www.insearchofthefivecentnickel.net.
100 FLORIDA "freebies" and "cheapies" vacation fun for $5 or less by Adele Woodyard and Stephen Morrill, a self-published travel guide ebook, debuted on November 25, 2008. Details available at www.vacationfunflorida.com.
Penny Fletcher has a book of special interest to businesses, clubs, churches and non-profit organizations: An Editor's Guide to Perfect Press Releases - An 11-chapter pocket guide that gives examples of releases that are trashed or rewritten in newsrooms and explains why editors must do this. It also describes the thin line between advertising and news and tells when certain products or events can be "made into" news the press can use. The theory behind the book (which is based on her 30-plus years in newsrooms) is that sometimes, individuals can do just as good a job, if not better, than PR firms publicizing their books, products and events, and can often gain free publicity for their organization or business. Check it out on Amazon.
Where the Wild Rose Grows by Penny Fletcher - Likened in an online review to "The Secret Life of Bees," this heartwarming story of a girl growing up in poverty in the Ozarks in the 1960s shows what perseverance and tenacity can accomplish even during the adolescent years. Cilla's conscious mind has long forgotten her true identity as Wild Rose, daughter of tribal healer John Elk and his mate Pretty Moon, but the Cherokee Guardians assigned her at birth have never let her go. Whether it's a feather dropped at her feet by an eagle or a trip through a tunnel of magnificent light, Cilla is consistently given signs that lead her to the path Great Spirit marked for her when she left the Blue Road of Sky. See it on Amazon.
Trying to decide if the writing life is for you? Then start with a very important book: Learning to Write the Easy Way for Fun, Posterity, Money by Dorothy Ann Skarles.
Discover your hidden writing talent ;
Discover your past and present for future generations;
Discover the book in you;
Info: www.twilighttimesbooks.com/LearningtoWrite_ch1.html
Henry Holden's latest: FBI 100 Years - An Unofficial History - is available from Amazon at a nice discount . Chapters cover the early years when Teddy Roosevelt was President, J. Edgar Hoover's long tenure as director, his role in blacklistings and McCarthyism, the pursuit of organized crime, spies, the use of domestic surveillance, and standoffs gone bad. Some of the popular touches include movie posters and comic strips. The book includes all of the FBI's "10 Most Wanted Fugitives" lists and ends with a list of the 51 special agents who died in service, a brief chronology, and definitions of acronyms and abbreviations. Check it out.
Persis ("Perky") Granger is author of the YA historical novels, Adirondack Gold (Beaver Meadow Publishing, 2003) and Adirondack Gold II: A Summer of Strangers (Beaver Meadow Publishing 2008). Both novels tell the story of young Hollis Ingraham as he copes with difficult family problems and the trials of farm life in the late 1890s. A most sympathetic character, Hollis faces decisions that would test the judgment of any adult. Perky also co-authored and edited Shared Stories from Daughters of Alzheimer's: Writing a Path to Peace (iUniverse Star, 2004), an anthology of writings by 10 women, each of whom tells of the emotional impact of coping with a parent's Alzheimer's journey. Read more about h er books at www.persisgranger.com/Books.htm
KiKi BelMonte-Schaller has published her first novel -- Gray Rainbow Journey (OakTara Publishers). One reviewer called it "An enlightening peek into contemporary Native America." It's available at Amazon.com. Update: Gray Rainbow Journey captured First Place in the National Best Books 2009 Awards, a USA Book News sponsored event, It was also a finalist in both the Fiction-Mystery/Suspense, and Fiction-Religion categories. Set in the fictional Native American enclave in the Florida Everglades, Gray Rainbow Journey provides a peek into the angst-ridden life of a young Native American convert in struggle with her new Christian faith and maintaining her Native identity.
Kelly Jo Edredge and her husband Eric L Mott have published their first co-authored book: We Met at Starbucks: A Love Story. It's available on Amazon.com and BarnesandNoble.com. Eric Mott and Kelly Jo Eldredge survived divorce, loss, hardship, and Internet dating to find each other and true love. We Met at Starbucks tells their stories of personal growth and their journeys through the interesting and sometimes wacky world of online dating. This light-hearted, quick read in "he said/she said" format will inspire those who wonder if online dating is for them, or if it really works at all. Eric and Kelly Jo offer their experience as testimony to the fact that yes, it does! Eric and Kelly Jo live in Littleton, Colorado with their four cats and collaborate as freelance writers and authors.
Penny Fletcher has a new suspense thriller out: Soft News, in which three dedicated journalists risk their lives to uncover a powerful conglomerate bulldozing its ways through takeovers of world-wide media so it can control millions by feeding them only the information they want them to have. Check it out at Amazon or www.pennyfletcher.com.
Robert A. Norman is editor of the medical book, Diagnosis of Aging Skin Diseases, published by Springer, www.springer.com, 2008.
Phyllis Milkon has two books available:
Cooking Healthy with BCV's Shortcuts — for highlights, Sample Recipe, Reviews & Opinions, and Section Titles, visit www.burgesscreativeventures.com/cooking_healthy.html.
Special Reprint for David's 100th Birthday: Earthly Angels: David Chen's Survival of Famine and Persecution — for highlights on this book on China, Endorsements, David's Bio & Photos, visit www.burgesscreativeventures.com/earthly_angels.html.
Patricia Fry has an e-book available: The Author's Repair Kit, designed to help you breathe new life into your faltering or failing book. Use her post-publication book proposal system and heal your publishing mistakes. 27 pages, $5.95, at www.matilijapress.com/author_repairkit.html
Paul Fein's third book, Tennis Confidential II: More of Today's Greatest Players, Matches, and Controversies, hs been released by Potomac Books, Inc.; see more information and links to reviews at www.tennisconfidential.com.
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.jacquelynlynn.com/Jacquelyn_Lynn_Books.html#EntrepreneursAlmanac.
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
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 has the title American Gangster: The History of the Gangs of Harlem. In August 2007 he published Black Gangsters of Chicago (Barricade Books), which received a silver (2nd place) for the Independent Book Publishers Association "IPPY" 2007 True Crime Book of the Year. Gangsters of Harlem was awarded an honorable mention (fourth place) in the Foreword Magazine's 2007 True Crime Book of the Year, and Drug Lords, the Rise and Fall of the Cali Cartel, was a finalist for the Foreword Magazine Award.
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.
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.
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.
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 is author of RV Retirement, 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 through Amazon.
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 has short stories and a novel chapter published in the anthology Tales From Below The Frost Line, Anrald Press. To order books at $12.95, e-mail Ginger at skywoman38@hotmail.com. 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.).
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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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