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Widowed father’s publishing startup nears 10,000 readers in first year
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Jesse Kuhn’s independent publishing company, Always Here, has sold more than 7,000 books and is on pace to reach 10,000 readers less than a year after launching its seven-book grief series.
Tex-Indie Author Book Fair returns to Houston with 125-plus self-published authors
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Houston’s Tex-Indie Author Book Fair returns Oct. 17 with more than 125 independent writers, free admission and workshops for aspiring authors.
Edward Nadel releases children’s book Augie’s Adventures in the City
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Debut author Edward Nadel has released Augie’s Adventures in the City, the first book in a planned children’s series for ages 5 to 9. The story follows a turtle named Augie on a New York City adventure, with school, library and other follow-up…
Pastor Raymond R. Roberts to bring unity message to St. Louis book talk
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Pastor, professor and author Dr. Raymond R. Roberts will speak Saturday in Ferguson, Missouri, on his new book, which argues that shared principles can bridge political division.
Donald E. Archey to release new sales book August 15
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Donald E. Archey, an award-winning sales trainer and recent Educator of the Year honoree, will release The Art of Closing the Elusive Sale on August 15, 2026. The book targets business owners and executives who want to build sales systems that…
Shelly Chatterelli’s debut novel wins praise for Appalachian coming-of-age story
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Shelly Chatterelli’s first novel, Knowin’ Sugar, is drawing strong reviews for its lyrical prose and 1940s Appalachian setting.
FastTrackr AI says its platform moved $100M book in two weeks
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FastTrackr AI says an advisor team moved roughly $100 million across about 150 households in two weeks with zero repapering errors using its end-to-end transition platform.
Rescue dogs’ true story becomes a children’s book series
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A new children’s book inspired by the real friendship of rescued dogs Chanel and Milo is aiming to teach children about kindness, second chances and the value of every life.
Cardinal Home Services urges cottage owners to book septic and winterization work now
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Cardinal Home Services is asking cottage and rural property owners in Peterborough, the Kawarthas, Clarington and Durham to schedule septic service, well checks and water system winterization before the fall closing rush.
Rick J. Hernández announces new leadership book Being On Purpose
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Executive coach Rick J. Hernández says his upcoming book, Being On Purpose™, will launch a Conscious Leadership framework aimed at improving trust, credibility, communication, and organizational performance.
UT Press debuts first children’s picture book with My Magic Tux
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The University of Tennessee Press has published its first children’s picture book, My Magic Tux, a story based on J.R. Greene’s 1998 orange-and-white tuxedo run onto the field at the Fiesta Bowl. The book is already the top pre-seller in UT Press…
New book argues James Madison deserves a national memorial
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Dale Dungan Pullen’s posthumous book says James Madison — the chief architect of the Constitution — still lacks the national recognition he earned.
Anthony Peter Prior publishes abstract poetry collection on language and thought
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Anthony Peter Prior’s Abstract Words Are Vitamins, published April 29, 2026, is a poetry collection that uses abstract language, humor and visual imagination to explore identity, emotion and the movement of thought.
Oliver Scharfenberg publishes AI visibility playbook for SEO and GEO
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PhDr. Oliver Scharfenberg has released a new guide on how brands can stay visible as AI assistants and AI Overviews reshape search in 2026. The book argues that businesses now need both SEO and Generative Engine Optimization to show up in AI…
Steven C. Markoff releases evidence-based book on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict
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Steven C. Markoff has published a new book that examines the Israeli-Palestinian conflict through historical events, demographic data, land ownership records and voices from both sides.
Blue Balloon Books to release Neville's Oasis on Aug. 4
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Blue Balloon Books is publishing Neville’s Oasis, a new children’s picture book by award-winning author Joann Howeth, on Aug. 4, 2026. The book uses watercolor art and a desert journey to explore belonging, forgiveness and what home really means….
Lisa Towles sets Arctic thriller release for Aug. 7
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Bay Area crime novelist Lisa Towles will release her standalone thriller The Weight of Cold Things on Aug. 7, 2026, after earning three industry awards tied to the book and her broader catalog.
WriterCon 2026 adds top authors and agents to Oklahoma City lineup
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WriterCon will return Sept. 4-7, 2026, at the Skirvin Hilton Hotel in downtown Oklahoma City with four days of workshops, pitch sessions, and networking for writers at every stage.
RBmedia acquires Boldwood Books
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RBmedia has acquired U.K. fiction publisher Boldwood Books and will add the company’s 2,000-title catalogue while keeping Boldwood operating as an independent business.
UC Irvine scientist to release climate road trip book this fall
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UC Irvine environmental scientist Dr. Shahir Masri is promoting a new book, On the Road for Climate Action, ahead of its fall release.
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