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As resources for publishing, printing, and self-publishing become more widely available to authors, many choose to publish their work independently of the traditional book publishing industry. While this route allows for unfettered creative freedom, it can also pose a frustrating problem for authors who want to promote their work but lack the requisite knowledge and experience. Smith Publicity, a book marketing agency with a proven track record of success in promoting works of all genres, can take on self-published authors and guide them to wider media exposure using time-tested methods backed by twenty years of publishing experience.

Green City Beauty's Ashley Richardson, founder and owner of Philadelphia's preferred salon for waxing alternatives, recently spoke with Philadelphia Magazine writer Lauren McGrath about summer skincare tips. Namely, Richardson doled out advice on how to prevent ingrown hairs, which plague so many women who shave or wax their bikini lines in preparation for summer. The article was recently featured in Philadelphia Magazine's online Shoppist section.

Afrofuturism Network will be holding its first ever comic book convention and conference on Saturday, June 11th in Chantilly, Virginia.

The memoir "14 Days: A Mother, A Daughter, A Two Week Goodbye" by Lisa Goich was just named a WINNER in the 10th Annual National Indie Excellence Awards. Sometimes we take our mothers for granted. Their caring touch, their homemade remedies, their intuition and life saving advice. Not everyone will be able to celebrate Mother's Day or her birthday. For many kids and adults who have lost a parent, Mother's Day and everyday can bring a sense of isolation as they cope privately with their grief while others happily celebrate with birthdays.

Occasions Media Group has announced the release of the summer 2016 edition of The Celebration Society: Weddings – a wedding magazine for brides in the Southeast.

Our Hometown, Inc. CEO, Paul Kozma, has announced the release of a completely redesigned and upgraded newspaper and magazine eEdition. Created to ensure an outstanding experience across devices in a fresh, modern design, Our Hometown's eEdition is available as a standalone product or as an add-on website feature.

Top 10 SEO Sydney (top10insydney.com/seo/) is pleased to announce they are offering a free E-Book to help people understand and avoid the common mistakes that are made by website designers. When these mistakes are made, it can affect the ranking of the site and the exposure it receives. The book titled '7 Biggest Mistakes In Website Design' is available by visiting the site.

MindStir Media LLC owner and founder J.J. Hebert was recently interviewed by the prestigious NH Business Review newspaper. The interview touches on several topics, including the origins of MindStir Media and J.J. Hebert's own writing career; ebooks and print books and their roles in today's marketplace; and the types of book marketing that lead to book sales.

Renowned on Amazon for his "Play To Live" science fiction novel series, D. Rus has currently authored five installments in the series. In total, the series has garnered over 770+ testimonies on Amazon. Furthermore, the series is also stated to have created its own genre of books on Amazon called "Literary RPG".

Ms. Leigh Rudd, fashion forecaster, from Ridgefield CT has published a fashion coloring book for grown-ups called Fashion Trends: London Look of the 1960's. She describes it as a "value-packed, fanciful book packed with original fashion sketches and trends." Her desire, she explains, is to provide a source of relaxing entertainment that also informs fashion enthusiasts how to be a fashion forecaster (if they want). It explains the steps of predicting cutting edge looks -- from trendy living to the fashion supplies one would need. It is fun-filled and a great way to relax.

KineticFinancial.com released the latest book OVERTAXED: Six Powerful Tax-Free Investment Strategies - and How to Use Them to Lower Taxes by Author, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ Professional, Entrepreneur, and Founder of Kinetic Financial, Ali Hashemian. OVERTAXED: Six Powerful Tax-Free Investment Strategies-and How to Use Them to Lower Taxes was written by Ali Hashemian for individuals looking for a legal way to minimize taxes in their investment and retirement portfolios. Ali Hashemian's new bestselling book, OVERTAXED was originally released as an ebook on Amazon, reaching bestseller status in multiple categories for a prolonged period of time. Look for the paperback version to be released soon.

Devonia Reed, an empowerment advocate, speaker, educator and author, is excited to announce as well as inform everyone out there about the launch, release, and availability of her new and latest children's book.

WeeTect has today published an eBook on the Ultimate Guide for Anti-fog Solutions. This is part of the company's initiative to provide a free online resource center for both professional and newbies in the anti-fog industry.

Lay and professional counselors, along with pastors and other mental health providers have a new resource to add to their libraries. Help Me Help Others: Practical Ways to Build Healthy Relationships (Redemption Press) by Larry R. Wagner, Ph.D. offers practical tools for addressing the core issues underlying many relationship problems faced today. One of the distinct features of the book is the use of diagrams as a way to explain the concepts being presented, including God's design for relationships and what can be done when they go awry.

The days of ethnic minorities being labelled as an Latino-American, African-American or Asian-American may soon come to an end following the launch of the social movement, Hyphened-Nation.

An engineer by profession, Hung Thai has been traveling extensively around the world for the last five years. In these five years, he has had the fortune to experience beautiful landscapes, savory foods, culture and art. However, while traveling, he has also come closer to many underprivileged children and their painful sufferings.

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A new larger than life character, called StoryTime Pup, is reading books to children on his new YouTube video channel. When parents or children connect to StoryTime Pup's YouTube Channel, kids will hear appropriate, educational and fun stories, play games and exercise their bodies and imaginations. The adorable character, StoryTime Pup is the host of the program and also is the storyteller.

A quarter-million men and women return home from their time in the United States military each year. Just like everyone else, those individuals seek to start their families, continue to do meaningful work and live comfortably in the country they serve. It's no secret that a home is a major investment for any American, one that many can struggle to make.

As an author and successful entrepreneur, Race Cummings has a unique insight into African American community, its makeup and ingrained division that lies within. In a thought-provoking new book 'I Was a Slave: Plight of a King,' Cummings offers a keen perspective on Black history in the pre-America days, the modern plight of African American communities and what, if anything, can be done about it.

A new book about online reputation management, How to Protect (Or Destroy) Your Reputation Online, is now available for pre-order on Amazon.com. The book, by public relations and strategic communications specialist John P. David, offers insight for both individuals and businesses on how to protect and defend their reputations from online attacks. Initially available in paperback for $16.99, the book will be available on e-readers at publication.

Dr. Teresa Martin, creator and founder of Enjoy Your Legacy has announced the latest in her financial series: the release of audio versions of her two newest books; Financial Freedom Formula and Financial Cents.

The team at global book project The Trip that Changed My Life is thrilled to announce the launch of its crowdfunding campaign Sunday, May 22, on Indiegogo. The book that will be launched in three formats and features more than 50 worldwide collaborators is an inspiring example of diversity, inclusion, and unity, as travel enthusiasts from around the world came together to present amazingly captivating travel anecdotes to the public.

Life brings new challenges and humans should know how to overcome those challenges and lead a happy life. We may get trapped in different crisis situations, such as financial crisis, natural disaster, terrorist attacks, epidemics, wars and lots more. Charles Hayek has written a book, 'Surviving the Final Bubble' that prepares humans to survive any crisis. The book has been designed as a manual with practical guides for people to follow and emerge out of any crisis.

Dr. Pam Popper is an internationally known expert on diet, health and nutrition. She's appeared in numerous documentaries including the critically acclaimed Forks Over Knives; has a weekly spot on the award-winning PBS show Jazzy Vegetarian; and is a New York Times bestselling author. Her most recent book is Food Over Medicine.