Reriani Communications - Media & Public Relations

Ascot Media Group Helps First Time Authors by Giving Their Book a Fighting Chance at The NY Times Bestseller List

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 17:00:00 -0200

(Reriani Communications) --- Ascot Media Group has a team of professionals that are determined to give new authors the utmost opportunity to hit the NY Times bestseller list - and if it means their bottom line might feel the pinch - so be it! Trish Stevens is the president and CEO of this innovative company, and she totally understands the frustration of the long, costly road of marketing and what authors go through in order to sell their books. As if publishing weren't difficult enough, authors then have to publicize their books, usually by hiring PR firms with very high fees. Typically by the time it is all over, all they have to show for it is a depleted savings account, a dead dream, and a book that ends up lost forever among millions of others. The author is typically left feeling like a failure and wondering why he/she ever invested so much time and money into their dream in the first place.

Stevens has heard time and time again about this typical outcome from authors who had finally made their way to Ascot Media Group. She decided to implement a plan that specifically had the "first-time" author in mind. She truly believes many first-time authors have produced some excellent work that, if exposed to the right media, has the potential to become NY Times bestsellers.

Penguin Books Announces Publication of New Lorien Legacies Series

Sat, 28 Aug 2010 11:00:00 -0200

(Reriani Communications) --- Penguin Books has announced it is to publish 'I Am Number Four' by Pittacus Lore, the first instalment of The Lorien Legacies, a mind-blowing new thriller series.

I Am Number Four is a tale of John Smith (aka Number Four) as he desperately tries to outrun his past, escape his mortal enemies the Mogadorian, blend into normal student life and above all pray his newly found powers, legacies from home; Planet Lorien, don't give him away before he can complete his destiny and protect his future.

A Stirring Poetic Anthology from the Heart of the Prisoner

Sun, 22 Aug 2010 22:00:00 -0200

(Reriani Communications) --- Readers will be struck by the illuminative work of a mature poet as author Brad Moschetti releases his captivating poetry book through Xlibris, Heart of the Prisoner. True to its title, this reflective anthology reveals the profound emotions and sentiments of a man who, despite behind bars, bares his soul for the world to see.

âPrison changes a manâyour heart hardens, your spirit crushed,â says Moschetti. âYou lose your independence and freedom of choice. So I dug deep, found the inspiration I needed, and wrote these poems from the heart of the prisoner.â

AuthorHouse Video Features Worldâs Greatest Mentalist, Best-selling American Novelist of All-time

Sun, 22 Aug 2010 15:00:00 -0200

(Reriani Communications) --- AuthorHouse, the leading provider of self-publishing and marketing services for authors around the globe, has released a new video promoting its appeal to authors of all backgrounds and experiences. In particular, it recounts the decisions by the Amazing Kreskin to publish his memoir with AuthorHouse and Jann Robbinsâwidow of Harold Robbinsâto release 12 of his classic works in digital form for the first time ever.

âAuthorHouse is increasingly appealing to âfamous authorsâ as well as first-time and less experienced authors, because of the flexibility and author-centric focus. For these two prominent authorsâ works to be released through AuthorHouse is a tribute to the democratization of publishing that AuthorHouse and other indie publishers have created,â said Keith Ogorek, senior vice president of marketing for Author Solutions, Inc.âAuthorHouseâs parent company.

Riser. A New Novel By Becca C. Smith

Wed, 11 Aug 2010 01:00:00 -0200

(Reriani Communications) --- Author of the hit comic series, "Ghost Whisperer: The Haunted", Becca C. Smith presents her critically acclaimed debut novel, "Riser." Sherry Lipp from Blogcritics.com says, "Riser is an exciting adventure, with Chelsan and her friends finding themselves in one perilous situation after another." And Robert Fleet author of "Last Mountain" and "White Horse, Dark Dragon" says, "Chelsan's gift is unique in fiction. Trust me, you have not read this story before. It is so rare to find something so original handled so well. The Riser series will become as beloved as Harry Potter and the Twilight saga, with followers that have a real connection to Chelsan and her adventures. Well done!"

"Riser" is about a teenage girl named Chelsan DerÃ©e, who can control the dead by connecting to the black swirling holes she sees in the center of every corpse. Set in the year 2320, where people are now immortal thanks to a tiny pill called Age-pro, "Riser" combines nail-biting suspense with the torture of being an outcast teenager. "Riser" is a terrifying yet fun and endearing tale where, in the span of a week, Chelsan witnesses her motherâs murder, is hunted down by the government, is kidnapped and tortured by a serial killer, and most importantly, falls in love. Read Beccaâs interview at Seattle Post Intelligencer to see her take on her new book!

Peter Klein at Ravenwolf Publishing Announces the Publication of a New Novella - Confessions of an Online Male Prostitute

Mon, 09 Aug 2010 14:30:00 -0200

(Reriani Communications) --- Peter Klein takes a break from his vampire novels, "The Dancing Valkyrie" and "The Vampire Valkyrie," to explore the strange world of online prostitution and what might drive both customers and performers to meet in cyberspace.

The novella has just been published by Create Space and is listed in Books in Print, Ingram's database in the US and numerous online book stores.

Savant Books and Publications Announces Release of William Maltese's New Fantasy Adventure "William Maltese's Flicker"

Sun, 08 Aug 2010 11:30:00 -0200

(Reriani Communications) --- "William Maltese's Flicker: #1 Book of Answers" is the second book William Maltese has written for Savant Books and Publications, and is the first in the "Flicker" teen-angst, candle-reader, vampire, werewolf, shape-shifter, demon, dragon, witch, warlock, tree-spirit, shadow-people, chimera, series of books that takes place in and around the central Washington State scab-lands town of Flicker. The geographic region in question has been, since the Earthâs very beginning, the origin of all the planetâs magic, white and black, previously kept in check by geological events now so infrequent that all supernatural power is suddenly being funneled into but one Flicker teenager who will eventually emerge âtheâ Master Magician to rule, whether in the name of good or evil, the world. The question is, which teenager will it be? Candle-reader Melissa Remoth? Werewolf Matty Donnelly? One of the gay vampire brothers, Sydney or Roman Michaels?

William Maltese has been in the writing business for so long, having penned so many of its genres, that a chronological title-listing of all his 171 books written and published between 1969 and 2009, as well as the first three paragraphs from each, are scheduled for release by Wildside/Borgo Press, later this year, as the reference volume, "Maltese's Famous First Words."

Novella Features Storytellers Sharing Life-Changing Experiences

Sat, 07 Aug 2010 19:30:00 -0200

(Reriani Communications) --- Within the pages of Swaddling Cloths: The Great Inclusive Sign ($11.99, paperback, 978-1-60957-566-3), an inspiring new novella from Xulon Press author Claire Ruebeck-Graham, readers will hear a variety of storytellers sharing about life-changing experiences. Every chapter conveys a spiritual journey and signs that manifest Godâs glory. But perhaps most importantly, the author challenges Christians to understand and accept Godâs significant signs.

âThe book helps the reader understand the Jewish roots of how to obtain forgiveness of sins and how the swaddling cloths identified Jesus Christ as the ultimate sacrifice for all of the sins of the world,â the author says.

Discover Inspiration by Walking on Lifeâs Highway in New Xulon Title

Sat, 07 Aug 2010 18:30:00 -0200

(Reriani Communications) --- Xulon Press is proud to announce the release of author Arthur C. Goddardâs Walk with Me on Lifeâs Highway: Volume 2 ($14.99, paperback 978-161579-007-4; $22.99, hardcover, 978-161579-490-4), a title that gives nuggets of inspiration to those on their journey down lifeâs highway. The inspirational quotes contained within this book, original in content, will serve as a ship at sea in the midst of human existence.

âThe contents of this book are designed to meet the needs of my fellow travelers,â the author says. âThese quotes will serve as a handle to hold onto when the varied experiences of life surface. Human relationships, as complex as they are, carry with them problems that seem unsolvable. Hopefully this book will fill such a need.â

New Green Supply Chain Book Release is Right Around the Corner

Mon, 02 Aug 2010 11:30:00 -0200

(Reriani Communications) --- New Environmental Supply Chain Book by Purchasing, Contract Management and Supply Chain Veteran, John Wilkerson offers a Federal Executive Order 13514 solution in new Green Book. The new Federal Contractor solution text âGreening the Federal Supply Chainâ is scheduled for release by mid August. Book details are as follows:

Bookâs purpose:
Federal Environmental, Energy Leadership Policy, Executive Order 13514 mandates Federal Agencies and Supply Chain Partners to reduce Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emission and optimize water resources. This new Green Book supports Federal Vendors who require collecting, measuring and implementing GHG Strategy. Per the Federal Policy GHG inventories are due January 2011.

Tucson Attorney Pens Latest Novel, Final Option, Latest Installment in Series of Legal Thrillers

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 13:00:00 -0200

(Reriani Communications) --- Leighton Rockafellow, founding partner of The Rockafellow Law Firm in Tucson, has released the third installment in his series of legal thrillers centered around a fictional character named Larry Ross.

The latest novel, Final Option, was released today and can be purchased online at starsyspublishing.com. The book was published by Starsys Publishing Company in Tucson, Ariz. "An out-of-control surgeon, an embezzling hospital administrator, and a client who wants to kill the doctor who ruined his life are the least of Larry Ross's problems," according to John David Krygelski, president of Starsys Publishing. "After narrowly escaping justice in a desperate dash to Mexico in Leighton's previous novel, Immaculate Deception, Lindy Roller is back in this latest installment of the pulse-pounding series, featuring Ross and his Tucson law partner, Bill Wilson."

Government Kills in New Political Thriller from Code Publishing

Sat, 24 Jul 2010 13:30:00 -0200

(Reriani Communications) --- Author J.S.B. Morse has no qualms with calling out the federal government. In his new fiction entitled âGods of Ruin,â (GodsOfRuin.com), set in the near future, Congress is run by a corrupt ruling class who will stop at nothing to increase their power, including killing U.S. senators.

âWe Americans ask that the government protect us from so many powerful and wicked forces,â the author said, âbut whoâs protecting us from the government? We have completely abandoned the idea of limited government and I wanted to show the natural end to such an abandonment.â

New Book Calls for Addiction Treatment Reform

Sun, 18 Jul 2010 12:30:00 -0200

(Reriani Communications) --- Drug rehab expert and addiction book author Lucas A Catton has set forth on an unenviable task - to get people and governments to actually expect results in the addiction treatment field. The most difficult part of this is that most people were falsely led to believe that addiction is an incurable disease treatable with pharmaceuticals and that relapse is a part of recovery, so rehabs aren't held to any sort of standard for cure rates. The book is called The New Face of Recovery: Unlabeling Addiction as a Disease and Finding Treatments that Work. It is an easy-to-read book that gets straight to the point but with plenty of examples to back up claims made, such as other notable figures or institutions that have spoken out about the fact that there has never been any sort of test or proof of addiction being an incurable brain disease.

As a Certified Chemical Dependency Counselor, Catton's experience working with addicts, family members and treatment facilities over the past decade was the basis for the book. Like many other counselors, he was also a former addict and has considered himself fully recovered for more than 10 years. "This book is simply for people who are looking for answers," comments Catton, "It is not a clinical guide or medical advice. It is for people who are tired of seeing no results and feeling hopeless, but have always believed there is something more out there." Topics include insight into the three components of all successful rehabilitation programs, details about the abuse of addicts by the pharmaceutical industry, eight tips for preventing relapse and information on performing interventions, resources for finding facilities and even the best methods to keep kids from using drugs.

New Book Debunks Common Myths About Millennials in the Workplace

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 13:00:00 -0200

(Reriani Communications) --- With Boomers on the verge of retirement, organizations are gearing up to hire large numbers of young Millennial employeesâa fact that has most employers throwing up their hands. Complaints about this incoming generation abound. A 2009 Pew Research Center study found that a majority of older Americans believe todayâs young adults are inferior to them in moral values, work ethic, and respect for others. Each month, media stories criticize Millennial employees for everything from poor grammar and short attention spans to flip flops and Facebook breaks. In his new book "Millennials in the Workplace: Human Resource Strategies for a New Generation" leading generational expert Neil Howe turns this downbeat message on its head. Managers and the media have it all wrong, contends Howe: Todayâs rising youth workforce is not a liability and a challenge, but an asset and an opportunity. Ever wonder why these Millennials are so different?

Itâs no surprise that managers, HR gurus, and the media misinterpret this new generation. As Millennials in the Workplace explains, the Millennials (born 1982-2004) are nothing like the earlier generations of Boomers (born 1943-1960) or Gen Xers (born 1961-1981).

Illustration Artist, Drew Struzan Premieres a New Documentary, New Book and New DVD at Comic-Con Convention in San Diego, CA

Tue, 13 Jul 2010 14:00:00 -0200

(Reriani Communications) --- DREW, THE MAN BEHIND THE POSTER, is a feature-length documentary about his movie poster career, featuring exclusive interviews with George Lucas, Harrison Ford, Michael J. Fox, Frank Darabont, Guillermo del Toro, Steven Spielberg and many others. This excerpt will screen at Comic-Con on Friday, July 23rd at 5:00 p.m. in Room 7AB and will follow with a Q&A session with Drew and filmmakers Erik Sharkey (Director), Charles Ricciardi (Producer), Greg Boas (Editor and Cinematographer), and Marc-Antoine Serou (Cinematographer).

An autograph session with Drew will follow from 6:00 â 7:00 pm in Autograph Alley (AA2). At that time, his new DVD, CONCEIVING AND CREATING THE HELLBOY MOVIE POSTER ART will be available for purchase. This DVD presents a rare glimpse into Drew's illustration process. It is the answer fans and professionals alike have been waiting for. Watch the trailer on YouTubeor purchase the DVD at Drewâs website. Drewâs new book, THE ART OF DREW STRUZAN, will premiere at Comic-Con on July 24th at 11:00 am in the Autograph Alley (AA19) with Drew on hand signing books. This visual tour includes over 300 pieces of unreleased black/white and color comprehensive artwork and the history behind dozens of Drew's most famous posters. The book follows his evolution as the last... great movie poster illustrator, revealing relationships he developed in the movie industry, some yielded great triumphs, others ultimately led him to hang up his brushes. AMC will distribute limited edition "The Walking Dead" series posters created by Drew. Frank Darabont, series creator/director/executive producer will be signing posters with Drew at the AMC, The Walking Dead booth at 4:00 pm, Friday, July 23rd.