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Featured Book-of-the-Week: Misplaced Clarity by C.D. Smith

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Misplaced Clarity

by C.D. Smith

 (3 Customer Reviews)

Price: $22.95

A young college graduate, living in a small town and working an unfilling job, Alex Porter begins his journey of self discovery while unwittingly touching the heart of every person he comes in contact with…

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Self-Publishing Book Spotlight: It’s Not Your Fault by Emanuel Barling, Jr., Esq. and Ashley F. Brooks, R.N.

Self-publishing a book is an exciting undertaking. Because we understand the dedication that is required to write a quality book, we like to feature our top authors each week so that you can get to know a little bit more about them and their book. This week, we are featuring Emanuel Barling, Jr., Esq. and Ashley F. Brooks, R.N.’s It’s Not Your Fault.

In their latest book, veteran self-publishing Outskirts Press authors, Emanuel Barling, Jr., Esq. and Ashley F. Brooks, R.N., describe the causes of food craving, overeating and food addiction and they reveal the dangerous addictive chemicals used by food manufacturers which cause the compulsive and obsessive eating that leads to today’s obesity epidemic.

The leading addiction of the American public — surpassing even cigarettes andalcohol — is overeating to the point of obesity. American obesity rates, in fact, are the highest in the world. Nearly twenty percent of the adult population has been diagnosed as clinically obese and there are ten million overweight and obese children in the U.S.

“Americans did not get fat overnight nor did some mosquito spread a deadly virus that causes obesity,” write the authors.

Instead, Barling and Brooks convincingly show that weight gain and obesity are the result of an addiction to chemical food ingredients, the dangers of genetically modified fruits and vegetables and the damage caused by the synthetic growth hormones, carcinogens and antibiotics found in factory farmed meats and dairy.

For any reader who has failed to lose or keep off weight despite conscientious juicing, eating salad diets, drinking healthy food shakes or changing diets like a yo-yo, It’s Not Your Fault offers hope.

Using just the information provided in this book one author has already been able to lose eighty pounds, the other twenty, and they’re still losing weight.

ABOUT THE AUTHORS:

Mannie Barling is a lawyer, author and businessman who spent more than thirty years practicing law in the Greater Los Angeles Area. In the 1970s, Mr. Barling served as in-house counsel to two of the first HMOs in Los Angeles including one that treated more than 13,000 patients a month. Mr. Barling actively participated in the management of these clinics as well as convalescent hospitals, including reviewing all medical matters from PSRO (Professional Standards Review Organizations), physician utilization, interviewing doctors,specialists and evaluating malpractice claims.

Ashley F. Brooks, born in Youngstown, Ohio, is a second generation Irish-American holding Irish and American passports. She is also a third generation nurse. In 1915, her grandmother was in the first graduating class of St. Elizabeth Nursing School. Ashley followed both her grandmother and mother’s path by receiving full-time training and employment in the hospital operated by the nuns at St. Elizabeth School of Nursing before graduating to become a licensed registered nurse.

For more information or to contact the author, visit www.outskirtspress.com/itsnotyourfault.

  

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Featured Book-of-the-Week: Shadows and Fire by Jennifer Fales

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Shadows and Fire

by Jennifer Fales

 (6 Customer Reviews)

Price: $6.95

An adventure of epic proportions…

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Featured Book-of-the-Week: Generations by Larry W. Wessels

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Generations

by Larry W. Wessels

Price: $23.95

Discover one family’s incredible American journey…

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Featured Book-of-the-Week: No Hope for Gomez! by Graham Parke

 

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No Hope for Gomez!

by Graham Parke

 (22 Customer Reviews)

Price: $10.95

It’s the age-old tale: Boy meets girl. Boy stalks girl. Girl already has a stalker. Boy becomes her stalker-stalker.

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Featured Book-of-the-Week: Final Harvest-The Rapture-The Jews by Charles Thomas

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Final Harvest-The Rapture-The Jews

by Charles Thomas

Price: $14.95

All of us must make a decision about what is presented in this book. This could change your life!

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Self-Publishing Virtual Book Tour: Jarred Into Being by Pat Lawrence

As an author in this economy, you have to come up with creative ways to market a self-published book. While book tours are a great way to connect with your readers, they aren’t the most affordable method of promotion. However, technology has made it possible for an alternative.

Take note from self-publishing Outskirts Press author, Pat Lawrence, who is taking his latest book, Jarred Into Being, on tour – a virtual book tour, that is. He will be featured on several blogs over the weeks and months ahead so keep your eyes peeled to learn more about him and his book.


Luckily for us, Pat was kind enough to answer a few questions as the tour was getting started so that we can give you a sneak peek into the mind of the creator of Jarred Into Being.

Jarred Into Being book cover

OP: Tell us a little bit about Jarred Into Being. What is it about?

PL: After the tragic death of her parents, Eva Lange must battle for her freedom; indeed, her very life. Fleeing her aunt’s abuser, she falls prey to a murderous drug lord and his wife in their luxurious lair of lust. Using her wits, beauty, and sexuality to save herself and break the bonds of captivity and degradation, Eva struggles against corruption and powerful political forces to reclaim her independence and save the life of the man she loves.

OP: Why did you decide to write this story?

PL: We wanted to write the type of novel that we ourselves enjoy reading: a taut, suspense-filled, roller coaster of a read that keeps you turning pages until you reach The End.

OP: What types of readers would be interested in this story?

PL: Anyone who enjoys fast paced, exciting fiction with a strong protagonist and convincing, fully drawn supporting characters will enjoy this book.

OP: What is special about your book?  What differentiates it from other books in the same category?

PL: Our main character’s physical beauty is both a curse to her and her ultimate salvation. Eva is preyed upon because of her desirability, and she learns to use that same attribute unapologetically to free herself and assert her total independence.

OP: Have you published any other books? Do you plan to publish more?

PL: We do plan to publish more novels; in fact, our second one is already underway. We have previously penned Murder Mysteries and a two act comedy play, Squirrels In The Attic.

OP: Thanks for your time, Pat! We look forward to learning more about you as you visit other bloggers!

Jarred Into Being Author Pat LawrenceABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Pat Lawrence is a Wisconsin author who has previously penned Murder Mysteries and stage plays.

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For more information or to contact the author, visit www.outskirtspress.com/jarredintobeing

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Featured Book-of-the-Week: Dusk: God’s Chosen Donkey by Carolyn Budd-Goertzen

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Dusk: God’s Chosen Donkey

by Carolyn Budd-Goertzen

 (1 Customer Review)

Price: $24.95

From a dream to the real world of hope……

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Official Outskirts Press EVVY Award Nominees for 2011

The Evvy Awards are widely acclaimed for recognizing excellence in independently published books. Offered every year, these awards are sponsored by the Colorado Independent Publishers’ Association, and judged by a panel of professionals on a qualitative scale of merit in nineteen different categories. 

Each year, Outskirts Press officially nominates a small percentage of the books published during the year for submission to the Evvy Awards. Since a nomination is the first step toward receiving the Outskirts Press Best Book of the Year Award, this year the standards were exceedingly high; we nominated just 2% of the books we published in 2011. These nominations represent the very best of our publications as determined by Outskirts Press executives and members of the production teams. Potential nominees are notified via email in the fall. There is no obligation to accept the nomination; just being recognized is a great accomplishment.

Outskirts Press official nominees and winners receive additional exposure of their books in featured Outskirts Press marketing channels, including our blog, social media networks, and in our email newsletters.  The winners are announced during an awards ceremony hosted by the Colorado Independent Publishers Association on May 17, 2012.

Congratulations to this year’s Official Outskirts Press EVVY Award nominees, presented alphabetically below:


There’s more!

Do you know that as a result of being nominated for the EVVY Awards, these Outskirts Press authors have taken the first step toward winning the coveted Outskirts Press Best Book of the Year Award? Three of the nominees above who subsequently win an EVVY Award next May will be selected as Semi-Finalists for our annual Best Book of the Year Award and its $1,500 Grand Prize.  Stay tuned.

Wouldn’t you like to win an extra $1,500, and bragging rights as the author of the best book of the year published by Outskirts Press? Start publishing now, get nominated for an Evvy Award next fall, and your book could be in the running for the “Best Book of the Year Award” for 2012. If selected, you will also walk away with $1,500 credit to your account, which you can then use to publish your next book or purchase optional marketing services. For more information on rules and eligibility, click here: Best Book of the Year Award.

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Self-Publishing Virtual Book Tour: Love From the Other Side by Carol Shimp

As an author in this economy, you have to come up with creative ways to market a self-published book. While book tours are a great way to connect with your readers, they aren’t the most affordable method of promotion. However, technology has made it possible for an alternative.

Take note from self-publishing Outskirts Press author, Carol Shimp, who is taking her latest book, Love From the Other Side, on tour – a virtual book tour, that is. She will be featured on several blogs over the weeks and months ahead so keep your eyes peeled to learn more about her and her book.


Luckily for us, C.S. was kind enough to answer a few questions as the tour was getting started so that we can give you a sneak peek into the mind of the creator of Love From the Other Side.

Love From the Other Side book cover

OP: Tell us a little bit about Love From the Other Side. What is it about?

CS: My experiences with intuitive dreams and an earth bound spirit. I gave him the fictional name, “Danny” I wanted to respect the privacy of his family.

OP: Why did you decide to write this story?

CS: I needed to release my emotional feelings, Writing my story was a great relief and healing for me.

OP: What types of readers would be interested in this story?

CS: Reader’s that are interested in spiritual and paranormal events. I know I’m not the only one to have this experience and readers will be able to receive insight to their own experience.

OP: What is special about your book?  What differentiates it from other books in the same category?

CS: It is not a technical reference book, I do not use a lot of scientific terms. I walk the reader through my experience.

OP: Have you published any other books? Do you plan to publish more?

CS: “Love From the Other Side” is my first novel. I have more fantastic spiritual stories to share. I’m working on an outline now.

OP: Thanks for your time, C.S.! We look forward to learning more about you as you visit other bloggers!

Love From the Other Side Author Carol ShimpABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Carol Shimp came into this world on June 30th 1941. while growing up in Canton Ohio In her early years, she lived on 15 ST. NE. Just off Harrisburg RD. Across the ally from her home was James Laundry and Dry Cleaners. Qyality Dairy was down the road behind James Laundry. At the end of the ally across the bridge stood the factory Union Metal. Her family was a member of Saint Pauls Catholic Church where she went to school until grade 6. The family then moved to NE 33rd ST. In 1962 she married Albert Shimp.She had many different jobs over the years as did her husband. It was Aug. 1969 her husband and our two children relocated to Fort lauderdale, Florida. She retired from Publix Super Market in 2006. With time on her hands she put together her journal, notes and memories. With the grace of God she was able to publish her story. “Love From the Other Side.”

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For more information or to contact the author, visit www.outskirtspress.com/lovefromtheotherside

This author purchased the Virtual Book Tour marketing option, which allows self-publishing authors to connect with bloggers and harness the power of the blogosphere by taking their book on the “virtual road”.  Learn more about this service by visiting your Publishing Center and reviewing the available marketing options.

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