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Our Premiere Marketing package - NOW $79 through 9/30

For the entire month of September, we're offering our high-powered Diamond Publicity Packages for the special price of only $79! Combining a detailed book review completed in less than two weeks, a comprehensive interview, an online spotlight feature, and a dynamic book video trailer, the Diamond Package is one of the best marketing options around for serious authors & publishers.



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All new literary treats for your enjoyment! Among our latest offerings: a moving collection of poignant verse, a cautionary tale of the damning effects of compulsion, and a mystery within a mystery that unfolds on the dangerous banks of lethal swamplands...



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Pierced Souls (The Literary Artist) – 4 Stars!

Hell Swamp (Susan Whitfield) – 4 Stars!

'Til Debt Do Us Part (Michelle Larks) – 5 Stars!!!

Revenge Of The Damned (Erin Pugh) –…
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Delicious new literary treats for every appetite! Among our latest offerings: an inspiring instant poetic classic, a moving story of enduring love, and a cautionary tale about discovering the true colors of your neighbors...



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Abiding Hope & Love (Connie Arnold) – 5 Stars!!!

This Game Has No Loyalty (L. Miller) – 3 Stars!

Love Don't Live Here Anymore (Jahzara) – 4 Stars!

The Wonderful Demise Of Benjamin Arnold Guppy (Gina…
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Whet your prosaic appetite with our latest buffet of tantalizing literary treats! Included among our most recent offerings: a suspenseful historical thriller, a moving memoir of a life of rewarding self-sacrifice, and an inspiring cautionary tale about the damning effects of personal greed...



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The House On The Shore (Victoria Howard) – 4 Stars!

Unconditional Love (Melanie Higgins Zysk) – 4 Stars!

Deep Emotions (Valerie Thomas) – 4…
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Even as the seasons change, the literary brilliance remains the same! Among our latest offerings: a moving treatise on personal redemption, the stinging aftereffects of a best friend's betrayal, and a stirring cautionary tale for abused young women everywhere...



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Project Queen (T.D. Patterson) – 4 Stars!

Her Best Friend's Lover (Cee Brooks) – 4 Stars!

Redemption & Deliverance (Dutchess Taylor) – 4.5 Stars!

Until The Next Time…
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And the hits just keep on coming! Among our latest offerings: a twisted tale of sinister retribution, the moving account of a woman in search of her true identity, and two delightful literary treats from a promising new name in Christian Fiction...



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Memories Vision (Ken Coleman) – 4 Stars!

Hidden Revenge (E.K. Powers) – 4 Stars!

The Sound Of Hope (Anne Bauer) – 4.5 Stars!

Sal & Sally (Jay Miller) – 5 Stars!!!

Bingo The…
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More literary treasures to add to your collection! Included among our latest offerings: two horror-filled instant classics, a fast-paced, thrill-packing story of genetically crafted super soldiers, and a moving coming-of-age tale of life in the ever-evolving South...



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Shine Annie (Betty Oglesby Payne) – 5 Stars!!!

The Curious Accounts Of The Imaginary Friend (P.S. Gifford) – 5 Stars!!!

Zara’s Bois (Gracie C. McKeever) – 4.5…
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Added by Apex Reviews on February 4, 2009 at 8:40am — No Comments

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More tasty treats to please your literary palate! Among our latest offerings: an inspiring treatise on life after grief, a delightful children’s tale about the power of forgiveness, and two stirring accounts of true survival grit...



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Strength Within (Roland Tyler) – 5 Stars!!!

Savannah’s Castle (Martha Hite) – 4.5 Stars!

When God Hides His Face (Chaplain Mark Stevens) – 5 Stars!!!

Opal, Herby, And Squeaky (Jay…
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Added by Apex Reviews on January 23, 2009 at 6:25am — No Comments

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And the hits just keep on coming! Included among our latest offerings: a stirring affirmation of personal sovereignty, the amusing (mis)adventures of a porcine trailblazer, and another instant poetic classic from an urban griot in the making...



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I Am Absolute Freedom (Silvia Mick) – 4 Stars!

Forever Friends (Edited By Shelagh Watkins) – 5 Stars!!!

Swap (Sam Moffie) – 4 Stars!

New Beginnings On The Endz (Donna…
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Added by Apex Reviews on January 8, 2009 at 4:55am — No Comments

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And the hits just keep on coming! Our latest literary treats this week: the deadly wrath of a woman scorned, a murder mystery with the most unlikely of victims, and a heartfelt poetic tribute to the all-engrossing charm of the South...



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Reflections Of A Mississippi Magnolia (Patricia Neely-Dorsey) – 4 Stars!

Murderous Passions (B.R. Stateham) – 4.5 Stars!

Every Day Life (M.G. Hardie) – 4 Stars!

Floss (Monica Marie…
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Added by Apex Reviews on December 18, 2008 at 4:39am — No Comments

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More top-quality literary picks to add to your Holiday shopping list! Among our latest offerings: an eye-opening, thought-provoking short story collection, an instant classic from a living poetic legend, and a convincing treatise on the highs and lows of the single life...



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Wikked (LaWanda Blakely) – 4 Stars!

My Reading Corner (Gail Gunter) – 4.5 Stars!

Under The Sun (Glenis Redmond) – 5 Stars!!!

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Added by Apex Reviews on December 10, 2008 at 10:50am — No Comments

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Added by Apex Reviews on November 29, 2008 at 11:57am — No Comments

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As the Holiday Season begins, add our latest titles to your shopping list! Included among our latest offerings: the latest (mis)adventures of a crime-solving heroine, an eye-opening treatise on the true history of humanity, and an insightful collection of poetry delving deeply into the nether regions of the human psyche...



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Children Of The Anunnaki (Mark Barnette) – 5 Stars!!!

Spa Deadly (Louise Gaylord) – 5…
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Added by Apex Reviews on November 27, 2008 at 7:09am — No Comments

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Enticing new treats to satisfy your literary palate! Among our latest offerings: a surprisingly hilarious murder mystery, a panoramic view of three uniquely similar lives, and a compelling treatise on the increasingly heated debate over evolution...



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City Within A City (Sherry Clark Thomas) – 4 Stars!

Rock & Roll Homicide (R.J. McDonnell) – 4.5 Stars!

The Organ Grinder And The Monkey (Sam Moffie) – 4…
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Added by Apex Reviews on November 12, 2008 at 3:35pm — No Comments

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As the Autumn chill kicks in, let this literary ember keep you warm! Included among our latest offerings: an instant poetic classic, a moving tale of surviving modern urban life, and another suspenseful thriller from a proven literary master...



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The Front Porch Prophet (Raymond Atkins) – 4.5 Stars!

A Different Perspective (Donna Parkinson) – 5 Stars!!!

Getting Out The Game (Omar Powell) – 3.5 Stars!

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Added by Apex Reviews on October 29, 2008 at 7:10am — No Comments

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And the hits just keep on coming! Among our latest offerings: an enlightening peek into the hereafter, a historical drama with a spiritual twist, and a stirring collection of poetry promoting compassion in the face of ignorance...



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Nookie (Anieshea Dansby) – 4 Stars!

Their Way Home (Melissa Van Rossum) – 4.5 Stars!

Soul And Shadow (Susan McLeod) – 4 Stars!

Sanctified (Justin Cannon, Editor) – 4.5 Stars!

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Added by Apex Reviews on October 16, 2008 at 4:14am — No Comments

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A series of jewels this time around from two literary stars on the rise! Check out our latest offerings for: an exciting new trilogy from the realm of spiritual fantasy, and two soulful poetic collections guaranteed to enhance your world view...



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Enya’s Light (KristaLyn Vetovich) – 4 Stars!

Enya’s Shadow (KristaLyn Vetovich) – 4 Stars!

Enya’s Judgment (KristaLyn Vetovich) – 4.5 Stars!

Rhymes Of The Times (Harold…
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Usher in the Fall with cover-to-cover reading pleasure! Check out our latest offerings for: the tortuous tale of two kindred spirits, a soul-stirring instant urban classic, and a mind-bending collection of short stories that’ll have you thinking twice about where the Ten Commandments really came from...



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Melody (Stacy-Deanne) – 4 Stars!

Blackface (Q.B. Wells) – 5 Stars!!!

Blasphemies And Bloviation (Earl Carlson)…
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Curl up with a compelling read today! Included among our latest offerings: the enjoyable adventures of a pint-sized sleuth, the hard-fought victory of an undaunted soul, and a courageous tale of the surprising power of teenage spiritual faith...



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Reforming The Potter’s Clay (Donald James Parker) – 4 Stars!

Another Woman’s Husband (Angel Mechelle) – 3.5 Stars!

You, Me And He (Brooke Green) – 3.5 Stars!

Sunny’s…
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The 1,200-year-old European pilgrimage route known as the Way of St. James is undergoing a revival. Tens of thousands of people are walking across France to the Spanish coastal city of Santiago de Compostela, and the relics of St. James. Once a religious affair, it's now a cultural and social phenomenon as well.

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There is one place in the country where a law enforcement agency can trace a gun found at a crime scene back to a buyer: the ATF's National Tracing Center in West Virginia. But the tracing process is usually tedious, involving multiple phone calls and searching, by hand, through paper records.

With New Xbox, Microsoft Makes A Bigger Play For Living Room

Microsoft has had few blockbuster successes in recent years. On Tuesday, when the tech giant is scheduled to introduce its new Xbox, it will be targeting more than just hard-core gamers. Analysts say Microsoft will also be aiming to make its console the center of entertainment in your living room.

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What do you do when you can't openly wage a campaign for the presidency? Some Iranians inside and outside the country have turned to the heroine of an online graphic novel who has embarked on a virtual campaign.

Aesop Rock And Kimya Dawson Showcase Their Strengths

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So what does the bailout plan give us . . . 16 Replies

Millions of taxpayers, thousands of businesses and groups as diverse as solar power developers and natural disaster victims will see tax relief with the House vote Friday to approve and send to the…Continue

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Remembering 9/11 6 Replies

I'll personally never forget that fateful day... working from home, I watched it all unfold right before my eyes, on the television... it was horrifying. My favorite American city... my favorite…Continue

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Remembering Hurricane Katrina 6 Replies

August 29th marks the 3rd anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. Let us all take a moment to stop and reflect, remember, and pray for all those affected by the storm.

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A Trip of a Different KindMuch hoopla surrounded Barack Obama's recent trip to the Middle…Continue

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ANN COULTERJonathan Livingston ObamaI’ve caught Obama fever! Obamamania, Obamarama,Obama, Obama, Obama. (I just pray to God this isclean, renewable electricity I’m feeling.)Only white guilt could…Continue

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Time To Save Our Children 7 Replies

LET THEM KILL ONE ANOTHERby: David W. Johnson, Jr.Why should our enemies care if we rob and kill one anotherIf we destroy one another, it saves them from having to do itAfrican Americans, wakeup…Continue

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There's Self-Publishing Wealth In Your Future 2 Replies

Hi Everyone! Finally, what we promised is ready!!!Self-publishing Your Way to Wealth. It is in your future because it is a positive impact in the lives of those you touch. It overpowers inflation. It…Continue

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Win A Book: Meet Author Ivan Wright Here at The Urban Book Lounge 3 Replies

Join Author Ivan Wright on his virtual book tour!Ivan will be available on The People's Lounge ( Urban Book Lounge) for questions June 9th - 15thThose of you who have enjoyed his first novel, BLACK…Continue

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