FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PRLog (Press Release) – Jan 30, 2009 – 130-Page Coffee Table Book Includes 100 Beautiful American Flags and direct quotes, photographs of President Obama in his campaign, life, and inauguration. Los Angeles, Jan. 30 / Blurb publishing, LLC has released a hands on “Lessons We Learned From Obama” book honoring Barack Obama's character distinctions for success and the impact he has had on the world during his presidential campaign and inauguration. The 130-page... Read Full Story
Let me introduce my ShoutLife friend, author Marty Norman! Welcome to WordVessel, Marty! Let's learn more! Marty Norman is a wife, mother, and grandmother, who lives in Fort Worth, Texas . She is the author of Generation G – Advice for Savvy Grandmothers Who Will Never Go Gray found on http://www.amazon.com/ and in local bookstores. Check out her website at http://www.martynorman.com/ , and her blogs at http://martynorman.blogspot.com/ , and http://savvygrandmothers.blogspot.com/ . How did... Read Full Story
WordVessel is happy to welcome author Betsy St. Amant! Let's learn more about her and her work. Betsy Ann St. Amant, an inspirational author in North Louisiana, has a heart for three things - chocolate, red polka dot shoes, and sharing the amazing news of God's grace through her writing. Her published works include a romantic suspense by the title of Midnight Angel , published by The Wild Rose Press. It's currently available through Amazon.com or Borders.com! (or click on the link under the... Read Full Story
Image by rekha6 via Flickr I wanted to post a little bit about what you would receive if you requested a Squidoo Lens plus Review. A Squidoo Lens is a one page website that is packed full of information about a topic of the author's (or lensmaster's) choice. So, if you purchased a Squidoo Lens plus review package from 4 Star Rating, you will receive: A Squidoo Lens already published on the subject of your book with the review included. In this Lens I will add all sorts of promotional... Read Full Story
Now for the rest of the story. I mentioned yesterday that I enjoyed reading The Shack . I listed what I liked about the book, but... I also had some issues with the book. My initial gut reaction was confirmed when I read through a second time with my Bible. I know that The Shack is intended as a story, a work of fiction, but when a book speaks so openly about God, the author had better have all the facts straight. We would expect an author that uses Mickey Mantle as a character in a book to... Read Full Story
I confiscated one of my husband's Christmas presents. When I saw him unwrap a copy of The Shack by William P. Young, I was elated. I've been hearing the buzz about this book since last spring, but just never picked up a copy. I have to admit, it wasn't the storyline that compelled me to read the book. It was the controversy. Some friends thought it was wonderful. Others thought it was heresy. I read the book. Actually, I enjoyed the book. But... ...it also left me a little disturbed. So I... Read Full Story
Cover via Amazon This is a quick little post to let you all know that I am no longer running the book reviewing service from a main website. From now on, all book review requests will be taken from this blog :) I shall very soon set up a Squidoo lens review request which will enable authors to pay for a Squidoo lens plus the review of their book, if they so wish. For examples of Squidoo lenses published in this way, please visit: Fear the Stranger by Hector Clark Legendary Horrors by Various... Read Full Story
Talking Heads Reid Laurence Raymond Mort is lonely and because of this, several people must pay with the ultimate price: their life. But, Raymond doesn't seem to be your average serial killer. He kills, yes but he doesn't do it for sexual gratification or power. He does it for company. Solve this social problem and he'd be right as rain. Talking Heads follows three major episodes in Raymond's life and is not a story about your average crime. It's funny, witty and strangely sad. It's one of... Read Full Story
'A tourist unlocks a terrible secret that has plagued a small town for generations. A man desperate to hold on to his love makes a deal with too high of a price. A quiet vacation in a cabin turns into a nightmare for an elderly couple. An investigative reporter gets the interview of the century...with the boogeyman. Plus classic tales from some of the masters of horror.' We all remember the horror stories of old, don't we; the legendary stories of vampires and werewolves written by the... Read Full Story
Legend of Witch Bane Kevis Hendrickson Legend of Witch Bane is a beautifully illustrated story of witchcraft; a land of fantasy inspired by many of the great fairytales of their time. The conflicts within the family structure are overcome with love and support and the novel itself teaches many valuable lessons of life. Anyr is the main protagonist of the Legend of Witch Bane and she displays great courage and pluckiness that will instil respect and admiration in all who read this story. Her... Read Full Story
