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New YA Fantasy: Samra Divided Book Two of the Sharma Chronicles Colorado Springs, CO - June 2, 2010 - In Book One of the Young Adult series The Shamra Chronicles, Curse of the Shamra, author Barry Hoffman introduces the reader to Dara. She is a young Shamra girl who, after her peaceful country is invaded, defies the patriarchal and oppressive rules of her society and leads a ragtag resistance in the hopes of defeating their conquer ors. Although she is criticized for being outspoken, "different", and wild she never gives in to the pressure to conform. She eventually gains the respect of her people, and demonstrates to them how being true to one's self is the greatest honor one can achieve in life. Shamra Divided continues Dara's adventures, as she sets off to faraway lands to learn more about her heritage, why she was the one who was meant to lead her people to freedom, and what future challenges are in store for her that she must mentally, emotionally, and spirituall...

New historical fiction depicts Civil War adventures with Terry's Texas Rangers No Good Like It Is by McKendree R. Long III follows two comrades in combat BLYTHEWOOD, S.C. - June 2, 2010 - No Good Like It Is by McKendree R. Long III seeks to re-enact the turbulent times of the Civil War through the adventures of two companions, Confederate cavalry Capt. Dobey Walls and Sgt. Maj. Jimmy Melton. The historical novel, set in 1858, is divided into two books, with "Book One" describing the tales of these two Texans formerly in the U.S. Army as they join the 8th Texas Cavalry, better known as Terry's Texas Rangers, at the start of the Civil War. With the Rangers, Dobey and Jimmy take part in the first and final charges of the Army of Tennessee and are integral in stopping the Fort Pillow Massacre. "Book Two" of No Good Like It Is follows the wounded and weary soldiers after the war, as they travel West to search for Dobey's missing family. Along the way, the two...

SAY GOOD-BYE TO WORRY, FEAR AND DISAPPOINTNG RELATIONSHIPS NEW YORK - June 3, 2010 - Just a few years ago opportunities were endless, jobs secure and there was a sense of stability, prosperity and hope. Today, the world seems to be upside down. So much we depended on to keep us secure has been taken away and fear rules the day. Now we are forced to re-evaluate our lives and the questions before us become: What can I really count on? How can I handle transition and change? Where does my true security lay? How can I build fearless relationships? What is really needed to live a fulfilling life? In the new book, Fearless , by Dr. Brenda Shoshanna , psychologist shows why there is no innate reason that we should live in the grip of fear. We can learn to release fear, access our enormous inner resources and become calm, balanced and positive, no matter what is going on. In Fearless, Dr Shoshanna has created a unique guide to both understanding fear and receiving the tools to release it from ...

Eight Short Fantasies Entertain in Did You Know??????? This new collection of eight short stories by author Mohammad Reza Aazami Bafrani provides readers with the magical worlds of characters whose adventures span life and death, justice and retribution, angels and wish fulfilling cities. Isfahan, Iran - June 3, 2010 - Mohammad Reza Aazami Bafrani today announced the release of his collection of eight short stories, Did You Know???????. The author's imaginative fantasies offer a series of mysterious fates and magical endings that will entertain readers with their paranormal narratives. In "Marriage in Space," for instance, an astronaut lands on the moon and is immediately met by Helen, the love he has been searching for all his life. In another, equally other- worldly tale, "I Have Seen Both of the Worlds," a man who seemingly has died is given a choice between many marvelously handcrafted wooden doors that he can walk through to determine his fate. After a stra...

Timely Political Saga Thrills and Educates Readers Orem, UT - June 2, 2010 - Debut author Donald B. Anderson has tapped into a hotbed of sentiment across the nation with his educational political thriller, Hanging by The Thread. In the novel, a secret society has grown in power for ten years. They seek total control of the nation. They call themselves The Thread. Their members have infiltrated every federal agency and are woven throughout the fabric of society. They now have tremendous influence over laws, national policy, and government technologies. To assume power, The Thread must destroy the Constitution. To prepare the nation for their rise, The Thread has sought to destroy economic freedom, create extreme dependency, and amass power to the federal government. But on the eve of their burst into power, a copy of their plan falls into the hands of a young man in Utah. A small group forms, comes to understand the plan of The Thread, and struggles to preserve their lives, their nation...

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I received this notice in my emails about this contest and thought I would share it with you, my readers. Romance Novel News is hosting a contest on behalf of Lydia Dare and, the writing team of Tammy Falkner and Jodie Pearson, and Sourcebooks. To enter, just send an email to contests@romancenovelnews.com and answer a question relating to A Certain Wolfish Charm, the debut book in Lydia Dare’s paranormal historical series: In the wake of a scandal, Lily Rutledge finds herself wed to the surly Simon Westfield, the Duke of Blackmoor. But Simon has a big secret: He is actually a werewolf! Simon is the typical alpha-male, both brutish and territorial, but a fear of rejection prevents him from sharing his true self with Lily. Simon’s secretive nature and unexplained absences lead Lily to assume the worst until she stumbles upon a clue and unravels the mystery. Question: If your significant other was a werewolf, would you want to know? Why or why not? Deadline is June 21. Tammy and Jodie w...