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On June 11th, Afrofuturism Network, founded by William Jones, presented its first annual comic book convention and conference in Chantilly, Virginia. The all-day event was held at the AVS Inc (Audio Visual Systems) office and targeted those who were interested specifically in the contributions of black artists and creators in the genre.

The third book by award-winning executive, leadership, and life coach Andria Corso, Fear to Flow: How to Give Up Your Struggle and Allow Life to Unfold Perfectly is a call to action. At a time in our culture where fear drives much of our behavior and creates divide in our society, Fear to Flow (Transformation Books, $17.95, ISBN: 9781945252044) teaches readers how to stop living in fear and embrace life challenges for better results.

Worldwide, at least one in every three women has been beaten, coerced into sex or otherwise abused during her lifetime. Most often, the abuser is a member of her own family. In this new bestseller, UNREPORTED: Domestic Abuse is an UNREPORTED crime and Learning to L.I.V.E. free is a journey…., Veera Mahajan shares with the readers her years of abuse; until finally one day, she could not tolerate it any longer. Her journey is one of courage and hope to those who find themselves in an abusive situation.

Autism Decoded ~ The Cracks in the Code by Stella Waterhouse takes a light and somewhat controversial approach to this weighty and complex subject, illustrated by personal accounts, film and literature. Along the way it takes a look at the lives of some people who, while they may not have autism, bring new – and often surprising - insights to the search!

Talented author D.B. McDowell, technical writer by day and science fiction writer by night, is happy to announce the availability of his novel entitled The Girl Who Stole Tomorrow. The novel is released through Ebook via Amazon.

Mandy Fullerton, proudly announces the launch of her new book titled The Cellulite Destroyer. As an average woman who had noticed the difficulty involved in getting rid of cellulite and shedding body weight, Mandy Fullerton decided to perform research. Mandy's research led to the birth of this magnificent program which she embedded in this cellulite removal book, the Cellulite Destroyer.

In Stopping the Noise in Your Head: The New Way to Overcome Anxiety & Worry (HCI Books—May 2016), Reid Wilson, PhD, addresses how worry can be an important asset when it forces people's attention on problem-solving. But anxious worrying causes them to unnecessarily focus on threat, to retreat and avoid, and to seek reassurance and safety—which is no way to foster a life of growth and excitement.

Talented author Thomas Brittendahl, high school teacher by day and writer by night, is happy to announce the availability of his new award-wining Christian Horror novella entitled An Evil. The novella is released through Print Book and Ebook via Amazon.

Cavallo president, inventor, teacher and best-selling author Carole Herder possesses an inquisitive mind and a powerful desire. Ms Herder didn't grow up with horses; she was a city girl who had to wait until adulthood to follow her passion by moving to the beautiful Sunshine Coast and learning to ride. She quickly discovered that horses are burdened with various "conditions" accepted by the horse community as something that comes with horse ownership. These conditions seemed unnatural to her and when her beloved first horse Rocky was put down due to "irreparable" lameness, she became committed to challenging conventional practices.

MindStir Media is happy to announce that Amazon.com bestselling author Paula Wiseman's Contingency: Book One: Covenant of Trust Series earned the Readers' Favorite Gold Award in the Christian Fiction category. Paula Wiseman was previously seen on the Lifetime TV show The Balancing Act. Contingency centers on Bobbi Molinsky's uncovering of her husband's affair and her handling of the broken remains of an eighteen year marriage. Bobbi agrees forgiving Chuck is the right thing, the God-honoring thing to do, but it leaves her empty and isolated. Teaching her second-graders is a burden. Taking care of her boys saps all her energy. It seems God Himself has walked away, leaving her to struggle alone. Bobbi can't deny the transformation in Chuck, but genuine forgiveness requires trust, and trust is a risk she's not willing to take. Can she let go of her deepest, most primal fears and save her marriage?

To help conscious entrepreneurs discover the shortest path to mastery and success, business coach Adam Dudley is offering a free eBook titled "Confessions of a Recovering Entrepreneur: How I Went From From Frantic & Floundering to Focused & Flourishing". This guide relates how Adam learned a painful and profitable lesson.

Entrepreneurs across the globe are undercharging for their products and/or services daily! In the new bestseller, Because You're Worth It: How to Make More Money by Charging More Money, Carrie Greene shines a light on how to understand value and then charge clients what products or services are really worth.

The inspiration for Emilie Eklin Khair's unique new children's book, Kudzu for Christmas, came from a very unlikely place— kudzu vines. Driving her two sons and their friends to school every day, Emilie began creating games to pass the time. She would point to the mounds of green that covered trees and electrical lines and ask the boys to identify the shapes. The game of finding imaginary creatures within the kudzu leaves was a carpool favorite.

Across the country, men and women who served in the United States military are returning home from tours of duty. While the adjustment process may take a bit, most will be looking to start earning an income almost immediately, to better provide for themselves and their families. Many of these veterans will be in the market for a new home as part of their new lives, but the struggle of becoming a homeowner can be even more challenging for them as they adapt to their new lives.

As too many people suffer from the woes of impotency, Jack Bridges came up with a new program, "Survive In Bed" which is mainly centered around an ancient method that seems to be promising enough to completely solve the trouble of ED.

Published by MindStir Media, The Unknown but True & Untold Secrets of Civilization X: Revealed Mysteries of the Greatest Technological Civilization Planet Earth has Ever Known centers on the origin and development of selected categories of a Civilization – the Jaredites – ignored by the various sciences since its founding on 11 Aug 3114 BC, in Peru of South America shortly after the Fall of the Tower of Babylon.

Marketing professional Oliver Momeni has announced the release of Self-Made Authority, which explains the tools anyone can access to become an authority in their field. It details effective steps for getting started as well. Readers will be able to become authorities in no time. Furthermore you will learn, how internet marketing works, how to create attractive content, what tools are needed to build an audience, how to write a book, how to launch a podcast, how paid advertising work, how webinars work, and much more.

Writers in search of overseas children's book printing services, need look no further than PRC Book Printing Company. From hardcover books, softcover books and board books to flash cards, card games, board games and more—the China book printing experts offer only the most accommodating and timely printing support.

Joy Stinson's story appeared on the Discovery-owned Destination America TV show When Ghosts Attack, in the episode entitled "Deliver Us From Evil." In her 116-page book Out of the Darkness published by MindStir Media, Joy Stinson gives a much more detailed account of the two-year spiritual battle that took place in rural Louisiana after an overnight stay at an infamous haunted plantation.

Author Lorna Bright has discovered the Ten Commandments are actually a sequential system for successful living. The new bestseller, God's Top Ten List: The Cosmic Code for Enlightened Living is the first book to reveal how one of the most revered ancient scriptures can help humans live happier, healthier and more fulfilling lives today.

The Genesis of Destiny: Book 1: The Erlonan Tales has received rave reviews to date, including comparisons to Harry Potter. One reviewer stated that "it's like Harry Potter" and rightfully so… The story is centered on a seven-year-old boy, Dean, who is taken during a family trip by mysterious beings to a mesmerizing land called Yailon. Many years later, when Yailon is threatened by a relentless villain, Dean is a teenager who's faced with the challenge of defeating the evil that seeks to destroy it.

Written to embody what now faces American voters, a new book by Rohit Gaur asks young adult readers to join the conversation. A part of the zeitgeist since the fall of the Berlin Wall, the world is askew with what some say is a socially harmful mentality. In Gaur's new book Ganesha's Temple, he prods young readers to ask if building walls to restrict citizens from homelands is a good 21st ­century idea. To do this, the coming-­of-­age story brings the wars between India and Pakistan to the fore. Using world mythology and a teen protagonist, it gives a thrilling, revelatory bird's eye view of what that looks like to live within government restricted borders.

The judges of the Purple Dragonfly Book Awards contest, which recognizes excellence in children's literature, have spoken, and Narla and the Hidden Treasure by Lisa Domeny, won first place in the Picture Books 5 and Under category.

Author and screenwriter B.J. Larue has released the Audiobook Version of her Romance Erotica Novella - "50 Grades of Shay."

Talented author Sheritta Bitikofer, who wrote three full-length novels as a high school student, is happy to announce the availability of the new Christian Romance Dystopian novel entitled Clouds. The novel is released through Print Book and Ebook via Amazon.