Websites of Book Authors and Book Publishers

Here are a few links to some great websites of book authors and book publishers. If you'd like your site listed here, contact John Kremer via email.

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Accent on Success — How can we motivate students take more ownership of their education? This is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to helping students succeed in the classroom and in life.

Accurate Writing & More/Frugal Fun/AWM Books — Resources for frugal marketers and hedonists. Travel and arts zines. Book excerpts.

Action-Book.com — Features Patrick Dent's espionage thriller Execution of Justice.

Addicus Books — Quality nonfiction books.

Aesthetic Vedanta: The Sacred Path of Passionate Love — Aesthetic Vedanta illuminates the ancient Sanskrit love classic Rasa Lila and the means to access the spiritual reality of India's erotic mysticism.

Allura Publishing — An ebook and print publisher of romantic and mainstream fiction created by award-winning author Loure' Bussey.

Alpine Achievement — Alpine Achievement: A Chronicle of the United States Disabled Team features inspiring stories of athletes overcoming their physical disabilities.

John Alquist — John J. Alquist is a professional speaker who addresses these topic areas: motivation, business, alternative medicine, public education, politics and Christianity. He is a unique speaker who is a Libertarian, vegetarian, and Pentecostal Christian. He believes everyone should be self-employed and use alternative medicine exclusively. Email: john@tell-it-well.com.

Alzheimer's Bookshelf, Elder Books — The books listed on this site provide down-to-earth advice on coping with Alzheimer's disease.

Anchored Dreams — Azriela Jaffe, author of Honey, I Want to Start My Own Business, provides a test for whether you are ready for entrepreneurship. Also lots of other advice on running a small business and family partnerships.

Antique Book Store, Dave Butler, Site Manager, 734-971-1210; Fax: 734-677-3321. Antique Book Store carries nothing but an immense collection of books about antiques. Some of the books about antiques may help you to discover the story behind that heavy piece of electronics or that old brooch from your grandmother. Don't let a piece of history slip through your fingers without first consulting this huge selection.

Art Official Media, Q.B. Wells, P O Box 39323, Baltimore MD 21212. Email: qbwells@artofficialmedia.com. Wells is the author of Blackface: A Novel.

Ashes to Ashes, Families to Dust — Offers invaluable resources to those wrongly accused of child abuse!

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Geoffrey Bain, Author, 36 Juneberry, Irvine CA 92606; 949-702-0188. Bain is author of Just One More Day.

Banyon Publishing — This site is “about motivating, inspiring, and debunking the critics of self-publishing. Arrogance disturbs me...especially when it's cloaked with the air of intellectual validation.”

Beau Monde Press — Publishers of An Amateur's Guide to the Planet.

The Beckham Publications Group — Book publishing company offers joint venture self publishing project to promote the works of young and budding writers.

Beverly Hills Love Guru Website — Features an online list of sites of interest to speakers, writers, and entertainers. Developed by George Roman, the Beverly Hills Love Guru.

Bliss Books — “We offer an amazing selection of books and other resources that focuses on five significant areas of your life, the physical, Spiritual, Emotional, Financial and Social. Once you have created a balance in these areas, you are sure to have complete happiness.”

Blue Dune Books — Blue Dune Books, the site of Inspiration. Here you will find Nick Tebble's first three novels, all available in eBook format.

The Book Coach — Author, speaker and book coach Jim Donovan inspires people to go beyond where they are and reach their potential.

The Business School of Happiness, Tom Griesel, Co-President, P O Box 302, Washington Depot CT 06794; 415-297-7565. Email: tom@businessschoolofhappiness.com.

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Cancer Through a Carer's Eyes by Lorraine Kember. The story of taking care of a terminally ill spouse with the hope of helping others.

Clayton Bye, Author — Features motivational books and articles with simple, clear messages for everyday life. Also offers a fantasy novel called The Sorcerer's Key. Author signs and inscribes copies on request.

Cat's-Paw Press — Their books open up possibilities, whether you are just thinking about launching a canoe trip into the wilderness or venturing into the jungle of independent publishing.

Cedar Fort — Publisher of inspirational, instructive, and spiritual material — both fiction and non-fiction.

Cheryl Woodard Publishing Biz — Cheryl is a cofounder of PC Magazine, PC World, Macworld, and a business consultant to newsletter and magazine publishers. Her site offers free articles, tips and links to periodical publishing resources as well as a bookstore of titles she personally recommends to her clients.

The Children's Writing Resource Center — All about writing books and stories for children: advice, how-to info, tips, messaging, research links and much more. Presented by Children's Book Insider, the newsletter for children's writers.

ChiroClinic — Features health advice from Donald McDowall, author of Clinical Pearls for Better Health and Healing: Doorway to the Spiritual World.

Clothes Spin Writer — Rebecca Nolen, author of several picture books and an adult murder mystery, has designed this web site as an informative web site for other writers.

Collier Publishing — Publisher of fine Colorado photography books.

Kevin Collier Website — Features books by Kevin Collier.

T. L. Cooper — Showcases the writing of T.L. Cooper, including a sample chapter from her novel, All She Ever Wanted.

The Copywriting Profit Center — A resource on how to market your materials online and off by author-speaker-copywriter Joe “Mr.Fire!” Vitale.

Rebecca Crawford — Rebecca's two novels will keep you turning the pages. Filled with suspense and intrigue with a touch of romance.

Creative Financing Strategies for Small Business! — Also personal finance topics for individuals. Features 1200+ free reports.

Cypress House Press — Dedicated to the development and nurturing of independent publishers.

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P J Davis Books — Features a book by Patricia J. Davis.

Avadianneday.com — The personal web site of mystery writer Dianne Day.

Dead End Street Publications — “They're a small firm, but they publish some high quality stuff, including some CD-ROMs and other active media texts.”

Deanna's Diary — A novel by Charles Shell adapted to the contours of the Internet. An experiment in its infancy. Read it. Enjoy. Criticise.

DeCarloInc — Books in Spanish by an independent editorial in Chicago, including La sexta carta, Cartas de amor a una mujer casada, uno, el duende de los números (children), and How to Play Kena (English).

Dreamtime Publishing — The creator of the Open Your Heart series and other fun mind, body, spirit books. Self-help is easy once you realize you can use your favorite sports and hobbies to improve your life!

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Ellen M. DuBois — The web site of this multi-published author of fiction, nonfiction, inspirational, and poetry.

East End Books — Eastendbooks is a small-press publisher based in Toronto, Canada, with a growing catalogue of provocative books offering a new perspectives on North America and the global village. It is now endorsed by the Dalai Lama, Robert Allen, and the CEO of the Permanente Medical Group. According to the World Health Organization, 1 billion people will die from smoking in this century. And 17% of all 13 to 15-year-olds in the world use some form of tobacco.

Elius Books — Promotes a book about the composer Gustav Mahler.

Ending the Tobacco Holocaust — Michael Rabinoff's book describes how big tobacco affects our health, pocketbook, and political freedom — and what we can do about it.

Energize Inc. — Information on volunteerism and group work.

Diana Estill — Diana is the syndicated columnist of The View Askew as well as author of Driving on the Wrong Side of the Road: Humorous Views on Love, Lust, and Lawn Care.

Etiquette for the Average Joe — Until now, there hasn’t really been anyone to teach the Average Joe the basics of proper etiquette, but now there is…and his name is Martin Stuart.

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F As in Frank — A novel about a young detective who pushes the limits of his imagination and his sanity as he's pulled into a supernatural world by his werewolf partner.

The Family Curse — The site of author Magdalene Breaux (The Family Curse). An exotic, erotic, emotionally-charged tale that brims with excitement and suspense. Just when you think you know what happens next, the plot suddenly twists in unexpected directions.

Firebomber Publications, Michael Archer, Publisher, P O Box 128, Glendora CA 91740; 626-915-4779. Features the best in adventure fiction by Michael Archer. Firebomber donates 50% of net profits to organizations that support the families of injured and fallen firefighters.

From the Author to You — Great reading, from the author to you. Features signed books: mysteries, suspense, intrigue, some humor, and some romance. Low priced used books as well.

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Gardenia Press — A conventional book publisher for unpublished authors only. For a small fee we provide a comprehensive manuscript evaluation.

Ghost Sightings — Meresu Books publishes The Sorcerer's Confession, a novel by Susanah Morgan.

Global Vision Media — Produces inspirational music and books. Their recent bestseller The American Dream by Geela is about mastering the art of the possible.

Goldy's Baby Socks — A heartwarming and humorous Cat Writer's Association award-winning picture book by Judy Snider of Virginia Beach. It is about a mixed ethnic family that adopts a cat and all the fun that follows. The book also is available in Spanish.

Great Spirit Publishing Company — Publisher of How You Can Become A Millionaire.

Green Weenies and Due Diligence — Green Weenies and Due Diligence is a fun dictionary of more than 1,200 backroom business terms and jargon. Raw, serious, and often funny. Features 70 wonderful illustrations from renowned cartoonist Gahan Wilson, with his macabre style. Written by Ron Sturgeon, a self-made businessman who started with nothing and achieved success in the auto salvage business. His first book, How to Salvage Millions from Your Small Business, is in its second printing and has been published in four other languages.

Growing a Family — Web site of Jennifer Hull, writer, journalist, and author of Beyond One, a book about having a second child and growing a family.

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Handbook to a Happier Life — Jim Donovan, author of Handbook to a Happier Life, provides inspiring messages.

Hairdresser Career Development Center, Jon Gonzales, President, 2872 Coast Circle #202, Huntington Beach CA 92649; 800-390-4237. Email: jon@hcds4your.com. Educational books and resources for hairdressers and salon owners.

Health After Trauma Project, Ellen Taliaferro, 151 Creekside Drive, Half Moon Bay CA 94019; 650-726-9663. Sign up for their email newsletter.

Heart of Wisdom Publishing — This company specializes in Christian home school books and Messianic materials. Includes home school articles, book excerpts, sample lessons, holiday ideas, lesson planners, new teaching approaches, philosophies, and more!

Hexagon Blue — Hexagon Blue publishes the Abbey & Friends™ series which is exclusively dedicated to providing positive behavior examples for children. Hexagon Blue also publishes Real World Guides™ including Real World Guide™ to Happiness.

The Holocaust and Anti-Semitism — Frank Wesley, professor of psychology, and veteran author, answers a fundamental question from Holocaust: Was Germany uniquely anti-Semitic as a culture?

The Hopeful Healer — Bestselling author Carol Gino's website. Articles, excerpts and anecdotes on everything from nursing and writing to angels and dying.

Hugs Feel Good — Children's books about and illustrated by autistic savant, Kevin Carlson. Written by Richard Carlson. Creating a greater understanding and awareness of the complex developmental disability.

Hypnotism Education Site — Wayne Perkins is author of How to Hypnotize Yourself Without LosingYour Mind: A Self-hypnosis Training Program for Students and Educators.

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In Search of the Loving God — This site looks at why Christianity is stagnating when there is so much interest in the spiritual in our society.

Informational Healing, Bruce Forciea. Email: bforciea@yahoo.com. Information about alternative medicine and healing, including free articles, guided imagery podcast, new age music downloads, and details about Unlocking the Healing Code by Dr. Forciea.

It May Seem Men Don't Listen — It May Seem “Men Don't Listen” illuminates the inner workings of the male psyche, giving insights to a stronger relationship for expressing love.

Glenda Ivey, Author — Glenda Ivey is an author, speaker, promoter, and founder of the Florida Writers Association. She is the author of Silent Revenge, Ripped Apart, Wings on a Guitar: If Elvis Hadn't Died!, and Wings of Grace.

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James Russell Publishing — Publishes Screen & Stage Marketing Secrets to assist writers to present, market and sell stage and screenplay scripts. “We have writer resource links, book author query letter writing advice, screenwriting advice and more helpful tips for writers on our Web site. We also accept book manuscript query letters from writers for potential publishing.”

Richard Krevolin's Screenwriting Page — Filled with info about his plays, books (Screenwriting from the Soul), movies, screenwriting seminars, and his script consulting work.

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Lake Claremont Press — This site is loaded with information on Chicago and its history as well as information on our books and authors.

Kathleen McCabe Lamarche — Read the first chapter of her political intrigue The Plot and find links to writers' resources, organizations, historical documents, authors, and more.

Light of Alexandria — Features James Maynard's first book, The Light of Alexandria, about the first 1,000 years of science and how it helped to shape Greece, Rome, and our world today.

Lobo and Me — Features the Lobo and Me novel by Sal Del Gaudio.

Ludlow Press — A New York based independent, non-corporate publisher, and online magazine and resource center dedicated to publishing and promoting the very best fiction, poetry, and art of its

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Mary's Field a book by Vic Peters — A new and exciting Christian fiction novel. Read the first chapter, essays, reviews and author bio. Autographed copies now available.

Frank McQueen — Fictional crime writer.

Medicine and Poison: Doug Fine Unedited — The exciting young adventure journalist and fiction writer gives us samples of his work and information on upcoming books, films, radio work, and other projects.

Men Don't Listen? — The web site for Wayne Misner, the author of It May Seem Men Don't Listen and Men Cry Too, a book of poems and prose.

Patrice Michelle — Award-winning author of contemporary and paranormal romances, Patrice Michelle, includes blurbs and excerpts of her novels, buy links, latest and greatest news, a newsletter, reviews and a blog on her website.

The Moghul Sagas — This site contains information on plays, short stories, and Moghul sagas. The 1st Moghul saga is published by the Atlantic Publishers.

My College Tips — Features a book by James Parker.

My Miracle — Features a new book by Bertha Melikyan.

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Naked in a Sandstorm — Mohan Velayudhan is the author of Naked in a Sandstorm.

Names I Can't Remember — The Shelton Award Winner Vietnam memoir by Douglas Bergman. Reviews: “Gripping, powerful piece of writing, prose is passionate, gut wrenching.” and “Brilliant! And most profane anti-war book ever written.”

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Oak Branch Woods book series — Novels by Kimberly Shriner. The first book My Marissa: Home Again in Oak Branch Woods tells the story of a rescued mother rabbit who inspires an environmental study of her condemned forest home, followed by the sequel Jaya and Mina: New Ground in Oak Branch Woods, in which a food shortage and overpopulation threaten the newly proclaimed Oak Branch Woods nature preserve, leading young Jaya to another hungry squirrel and new danger.

The Orb Whisperer, Virginia Michelle Hummel, P O Box 10043, Palm Desert CA 92255; 760-285-0597. Email: virginia@theorbwhisperer.com. A light being intuitive, author, and inspirational speaker.

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Electa Rome Parks, Author — Drama, intrigue and sensuality awaits you . . . Bestselling author of The Ties That Bind and Loose Ends.

Pearls of Wisdom — Featuring a book of inspiration and wisdom of the ages. This site also offers a popular and free e-newsletter.

Nate Perkins Live! — Nate Perkins, CEO, VoIP Communications, 770-331-4002. Dedicated to the president of the United States, George W. Bush and the Republican Party. Nate Perkins, a retired disabled combat veteran, is the most controversial TV/Radio host in Atlanta, Georgia.

Petals of Life — Michele Johnson is the author of Marriage 101 and Chocolate Fantasy.

Poetry — Poetry is a symmetry of extremes. All ends of the spectrum converge in Debb Westlund's expanding collection of life's rhythmic sway.

Point of Life Inc. — Books on mind, body & soul by Michael Levy, author, poet, philosopher. All things beautiful come out of the Blue.

Potty Talk by Toast — It's a book by Trisha Yeager Menke that teaches you how to train your cat to go to the potty on the toilet. Also how to enjoy dressing up, etc. The video on the front page is great.

PsychoTactics — Have you seen a customer back away at the very last minute? Do you know why that happens? Psychological Tactics help you overcome that frustration by looking inside the brain of your customer with this 5,000-year-old information.

Pumpkin House — Children's books and literature. One of the most well-loved traditional stories of many generations of children.

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Rapture Books — Christian books based on end times bible prophecy including the author's latest novel A Time to Run, an exciting apocalyptic thriller.

Susan Reinhardt — Website of Susan Reinhardt, author of Not Tonight, Honey, Wait Til I'm a Size 6.

Royal Lady Publishing — A site for readers and writers of romance, poetry, and fiction.

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Sam Horn, Author of Tongue Fu! — How to deflect, disarm and defuse any verbal conflict.

The Secret of the String — What is the secret of the string? In this children's ebook, a butterfly kite discovers there is danger in freedom.

Small Dogma Publishing, Matt Porricelli; 863-838-7251. Email: submissions@smalldogma.com. Do ebooks, paperbacks, and audiobooks. They do not charge set-up fees.

Someday Group — David A. Koop is the bestselling author of Cancer: It's a Good Thing I Got It! – The Life Story of a Very Lucky Man. David is a motivational speaker and world-class speaking coach.

Space Link Books — SF/Fantasy/Mystery/Crime thrillers ask the question: Is your neighbor an alien? Page turning, midnight oil burning, suspense full novels.

The Square Peg Press Web Site — Self Publishing Specialists, Book and Web Designers, Bonus Section on the New Russia. Email: rick_furmanek@squarepegpress.com.

Stages of Santification — This book by Fred Hutchison defines seven stages of spiritual maturity.

Robert Sward's A Much-Married Man — Novel: “Social-sexual history of the 1950s, 60s, 70s, 80s and a five-times married, one-woman man.”

SWJ Enterprises, P O Box 30293, Brooklyn NY 11203. Features the book: You're a Worthwhile Person in More Ways Than a Million by Simeon W. Johnson.

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Tanika's Press — Features the book, Death the Beginning, about a woman's escape from the Communist world and search for answers in reincarnation issues and spirit communication.

TerraLinda Publishing — Features the children's book Fleabite by Noel Olson.

This Is the Place: A New Novel Set in Utah in the 50s — Learn the secrets of Salt Lake City, the site of the 2002 Winter Olympics by reading Carolyn Howard-Johnson's new novel.

Thomberg Publishing — Thomberg Publishing is the publisher of Bergin's Basics: How To Succeed At Everything You Do.

Janice Thompson, Christian Author — Janice Thompson has authored multiple books and magazine articles. Her most recent book Hurricane chronicles the events of the Galveston hurricane of 1900.

Bogdan Tiganov — The upcoming original writer Bogdan Tiganov, author of 11 Year Old Refugee, Tarnish: Bridge over Clouds and Fakery.

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The Ultimate Consignment & Thrift Store Guide — An international guide to the world's best consignment, thrift, vintage and secondhand stores.

Unique Gifts and Books — Great writing gifts, books, and journals. Offers free tips on writing for children.

Unknown Truths Publishing Company — A company formed to publish books and produce television projects of true stories of the unusual or of the previously unexplained. Walter Parks is the author of Noah's Flood, Hormones That Delay Aging, and Aging Is a Treatable Disease.

Unwanted — Unusual and fascinating autobiography of a girl with American father, and Indian mother, in search of identity.

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Val's Book — Features Val Brkich's Cageball, Poker and the Atomic Wedgie: A Tale of Catholic School Mischief, a hilarious book about boys growing up in a Catholic grade school.

Valentino Speaks, Wayne Hatford, 760-322-6189. Email: whatford@jps.net. Hatford is the author of Valentino Speaks: The Wisdom of Rudolph Valentino.

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John Wariner, Author — John Wariner, the classical pianist, painter, poet, and author of Amelia's Voice, Amelia Earhart's love story fictionalized, in book form, for the first time.

Westview Publishing — A new book publisher looking for authors.

When Friendship Hurts — Focuses on Jan Yager's When Friendship Hurts: How to Deal With Friends Who Betray, Abandon, or Wound Me.

Philip Wilson Publishers — 7 Deane House, 27 Greenwood Place, London NW5 1LB England; 44-020-7284-3088; Fax: 44-020-7284-3099. Email: sales@philip-wilson.co.uk. Online catalogue of highly illustrated art books for museums, collectors, art and antique dealers, and all lovers of the arts and sciences.

Windlegends — Features synopses, reviews, and excerpts from the speculative fiction of Charlotte “Charlee” Boyett-Compo.

Wish on a White Horse — Features The Frog's Song by Joyce Davis. A wonderful book.

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Y Women Cry, Sharon Stewart, P O Box 6204, La Quinta CA 92248; 213-804-8077. Email: ywomencry@yahoo.com. Why women cry.

Dr. Jan Yager — Features news about the various books on relationships and business written by Dr. Jan Yager.

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31 Ways to Promote Your Facebook Page. You can read it here: http://askjohnkremer.com/31-ways-to-promote-your-facebook-page (posted on 9/17/11).

101 Ways to Blog as a Book Author. You can read it here: http://blog.bookmarket.com/2011/06/101-ways-to-blog-as-book-author-plus.html.

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