Strategic Book Marketing Blog

Keeping aBreast - EPK

2009-06-29T02:16:00.000-07:00

Keeping aBreast Ways to PREVENT Breast Cancer
The EPK
(Video to post here soon) To view click here:
www.YouTube.com/VerveStar
Why is Prevention not the natural "first line of defense" when it comes to medicine? This EPK contemplates that question. Value in medicine is an overwhelming need for many reasons. Whether the private sector or a larger scope such as Government concerns itself with medicine, there is no question that costs are made costlier for healthcare when truth and intention is not straightforward, and when the already complicated is made infinitely complex and vague; instead of simplified as it can be.There are abundant Medical Studies devoted to finding the cause of cancer and the prevention of it as well. This EPK demonstrates one particular view of one Doctor who is sharing the knowledge that is already out there. His book is on the Prevention of breast cancer, made simple.

For Media Inquiries and Appearances, contact:
Miranda SpigenerPublicistpr1@strategicbookmarketing.com http://www.aegpublishinggroup.com/ AEG Publishing Group, Inc. 845 Third Avenue, 6th Floor – NY, NY 10022

AEG Publishing Strategic Book Publishing Author's Gain Exposure at BEA-NYC 2009 with PR

2009-06-17T17:41:00.000-07:00

It’s not just Marketing, it’s Public Relations

Knowing how to set up your specific title for marketing is one of the keys that can make the difference between a good book and a good book that sells. Doing the same under the PR banner will yield greater resolve. Authors are so excited at seeing their life’s work finally materialize that they forget the journey has just begun and now that they have a publisher…boom instant book sales and national media. While this does happen, this is not the norm; yet, it’s very possible and it did happen for some of our authors at BEA.

Becoming an author is building a business, we have to develop and nurture the brand and get readers and the public to see what makes them great. Public Relations maps it out, designs it, coaches the client and looks at the big picture/advises and guides the entire process from start to finish and manages to tie the loose ends. It also looks out for damage and crisis communications control and handles accordingly. A big job, but fun and rewarding if you love what you do and many times you know you are a part of something great.

I like to utilize industry events and functions, particularly those in cities where most of the industry is centered, in our case New York, as it is essential in establishing solid and profitable relationships with media, vendors and other trade insiders.

When preparing for a conference/expo, I first get familiar with the event if it is my first time attending. I make the appropriate calls to my existing base as well as peruse the expo’s roster of guests/exhibitors. The next step is listing and making pre-arranged meetings at the event with appropriate buyers/vendors. Finally, I go through clients I’m working with that will be good candidates for opportunities for buyers and vendors.

In the beginning it’s good to let the client continue spreading the word among their own peers and associates while I not just get familiar with the client, but I can start building behind the scenes relationships with distribution channels, stores and putting the word out to media. By doing this we have a clear path and head start into the PR campaign. Here are three case studies using this method –

Success Story 1:

Michael McCoy and Jean-Marie Heskett, authors of Through My Mother’s Eyes
This is an example of clients that not only have a compelling, triumph of the human spirit story, but fierce determination companied with a positive attitude and using their resources well, we are accomplishing many opportunities. Their sales took off to a good beginning by first building a website, gathering a following before the book was released and then once live utilizing speaking/signing opportunities through their Northern California network – then came the news that Comcast/CNN was interested and ran a month long 5 minute news segment during the entire month of March. While this was going on, I got their title stocked in two top 50 Borders stores, in Houston, TX and in Santa Rosa, CA with interest for more stores later this year. I also proposed that they should attend the Book Expo America in NYC. We worked together and I put them as a key feature of the PR media room during that weekend. The expo turned out well as we landed interest from 12 media and distribution vendors for their title.
Success Story 2:

Dean Junkans, author of The Anatomy of Investing
The author is a prominent investment officer of one of America’s top banks (endorsed by them as well) and an example how the sign of the times can benefit a project in more ways than one. Junkans had already had numerous interviews in the trades as well as a prime time appearance on CNBC. During the first month, this title sold almost 1,000 copies. The author is very active and in demand, both in his career and as a speaker so for the first 6 months, I worked at establishing the distribution and further building his campaign leading up to BEA. Due to the author’s schedule, I opted-to work totally on his behalf as his publicist. I garnered 16 distribution deals and media interest at the event; had he been there the deal results would be doubled or tripled because author presence makes a difference on important topics and I would have him available for questions.

Success Story 3:

Robin Conrad Sturm, author of Breathing Life into Dance
This is a classic overnight success story. It’s a book that showcases the beloved art form from a teacher’s perspective, but brings a touch of class to everything around it. The author is as genuine as they come and very willing to learn and assist where needed. I managed to convince her to join me at BEA where the highlight of the day came when Kathie Lee Gifford took not only a copy of the book for an appearance on an upcoming episode of the Today Show, but after I sent her in the green room to go meet her, Ms. Gifford dropped what she was doing, putting her other engagements on hold in order to go talk with Robin for a moment. By the end of the expo’s duration, I had acquired 12 more distribution and media deals for this title.

Now the hard part is following up and finalizing all the paperwork of the meetings, but it’s something to embrace when you start see it all take shape.

In all these examples there is one tie that binds them together as winners in a circle; they have PR that is working for them to make things happen. For the most part these books have enough uniqueness and are self qualifying but they have a brighter future because they have representation. The PR representation they are getting is important because someone needs to know the audience, and the audience is not the end consumer but the buyers and the media – that is what can make the difference for your title as well.

AEG PR Media Room Press Conference Photo-Op & AEG Author Press Photo-Op at Booth

Get a PR/Marketing Assessment for your project, contact: Miranda Spigener, Director of PR & Book Marketing/Publicist
713-456-3629 PR Office Direct
AEG Publishing Group, Inc. 845 Third Avenue, 6th Floor – NY, NY10022
pr1@strategicbookmarketing.com

AEG Authors Highlights and Stars from Book Expo America NYC 2009!

2009-06-03T21:24:00.000-07:00

Strategic & Eloquent Authors Shine at Book Expo America NYC...
We had a thrilling and great event full of news, surprises and deal makers for our talented roster of authors at this year's Book Expo America in New York City.

Yours truly is currently following up on leads, booking authors to shows from the BEA results and finalizing deals all this week and next. So please sit back and enjoy a few pics as this is only part one of the viral blog roll going out to media outlets in syndication. Stay tuned to the next few posts that will reveal the big media highlights and news from our Saturday late afternoon media room event and the also what the additional news from my final expo day. All I can say now is 5 authors will soon have their chance on National TV soon!

For All Media Inquries, PR & Appearance Schedules of AEG Authors and Staff, contact:

Miranda Spigener, Director of PR & Book Marketing/Publicist

pr1@strategicbookmarketing.com

713-456-3629 Direct Line
773-482-6068 PR Office Fax

Strategic Publishing / Eloquent Books imprints of AEG Publishing Live from BEA NYC!

2009-04-24T01:31:00.000-07:00

Strategic Book Publishing / Eloquent Books imprints of AEG Publishing Group to exhibiting live at Book Expo America NYC
May 29-31st - Jacob Javits Convention Center Booth #3558

AEG Publishing Group will be exhibiting and broadcasting live from BEA this year. Authors will be featured at the Booth #3558 and staff available to meet and greet attendees. Stay tuned as I will be blogging countdown to BEA with press conference info/events and during each night of the show's duration with updates and exciting news.

AEG's PR dept is taking RSVP's for the press conferences, photo-ops and media opportunities with AEG and some of our feature authors of the AEG PR Media Room #1C105, Saturday only May 30th.

Media Room Highlights:
Suzanne Somer's endorsed/Board Certified in Oncology/Internal Medicine/Hematology/Anti-Aging Medicine Dr. Khalid Mahmud, FACP will discussing - Preventing Breast Cancer in his new book: Keeping aBreast: Ways to PREVENT Breast Cancer at a 10:00 AM Press Conference

At 1:00 pm a panel press conference with be held with authors: Michael McCoy with Jean Marie of Through My Mother's Eyes; Dr. Bonnie Priest of Nancy and the Nutrition Tree/new book What's Next? A Search for Hope; Larry Dillon of Finding Heroes; Elizabeth Cockey, Art Therapist of Drawn from Memory, MLK Storyteller Award Winning author Dr. Jack Pransky of Somebody Should Have Told Us! and Modello; and American Ballet Theatre endorsed Robin Sturm of Breathing Life into Dance.

More Events To Be Announced!

More announcements coming soon. For more info or journalists and bloggers wanting to interview our authors:
Event: AEG PR Media Room
When: Saturday, May 30th, 2009 9am-5pm
Where: Room 1C105, Javits Convention Center

For Photo-Ops and other Booth PR Business:
Event: BEA, NYC
When: May 29-31st, 9am-5pm
Where: Booth #3558

Contact -
Miranda Spigener, Director of PR and Book Marketing
713-456-3629 PR Office
PR1@strategicbookmarketing.com

Author is Interviewed About "Life Is One Big To-Do List"

2009-04-15T06:48:00.000-07:00

Author Terri Lee Ryan was interviewed by Valerie Katzz at KSPI and WLS-AM radio with the World of Mass Discussion girls, Wendy Sneider and Maura Miles in Chicago.

She was also interviewed for the Blog Talk Radio Show, SoHoBizTube.
Listen Here.

To learn more about this author, visit www.terrileeryan.com.
To purchase a copy of Life Is One Big To Do List, visit: http://www.eloquentbooks.com/LifeIsOneBigToDolist.html

Through grief a mother finds her daughters spirit

2009-04-11T13:19:00.000-07:00

The poignant story of a mother's journey to the world of spirits and proof of life after death in Heaven on Earth.
When Judy Fisher’s daughter died, she started seeking answers to the age old question: "Is there life after death?"

Every day, everywhere she went, there were things to remind her of Tammy and of the fact that she would no longer have her daughter to share things with. Tammy would not graduate or marry and have children. Her life was taken in a flash, gone in a senseless traffic accident. But was she gone? Judy knew she had to find answers and started on a quest that would enable her to find spirits and communicate with them – and so with her daughter. Tammy showed her signs that she was indeed present. In her riveting new book, Judy shares her story with you. Death is the hardest thing we have to face. We fear it above all else. Judy cannot take away the pain of missing your loved ones but she may help you understand that, even though we cannot see them, our loved ones do exist in another realm of being and we may take comfort in that. Publisher’s website: http://www.StrategicBookPublishing.com/HeavenOnEarth.html Author’s website: http://www.aheavenonearth.com/

About the Author - Judy Fisher is well known for her work with spirits – connecting loved ones across the thin veil that separates them and bringing verification of a continued existence beyond death. Judy has devoted years of study and reflection to the search for truth in the matter of spirit following the death of her daughter. She speaks to her two daughters, Tammy and Debbie, who are in spirit, each day.

Please logon and listen live as Judy shares her experiences and her beautiful story with the world on the Artist First World Radio Network http://www.artistfirst.com/ April 13th 7pm CST. National Media Launch of Heaven on Earth, May 29-31st at Book Expo America, NYC! Coming to Bookstores nationally June 2009.

For all media inquiries, appearances, or other publicity — please contact:

Miranda Spigener, Director of PR/Publicist

713-456-3629, PR1@strategicbookmarketing.com

AEG Publishing Group, Inc.

845 Third Avenue, 6th floor- New York, NY 10022

Author Alan Cuthbertson featured by BBC

2009-04-01T09:21:00.000-07:00

Author of Fiestas and Siestas Miles Apart, Alan Cuthbertson was recently interviewed by the 'BBC' England for the following article.

Treasure of the Sierra Nevada
'Fiestas & Siestas Miles Apart' is the humorous but true story of what happens when a man from Leeds and his family decide to sell everything and move from England to Spain. We talk to the author, Alan Cuthbertson.

In 2005 Alan Cuthbertson and his wife Heather, packed up their belongings and moved to Spain. At the same time, their daughters Ashlie and Stacey had other ideas and took off on their own adventure to Thailand, Australia, and New Zealand. The enthusiasm and naivety was evident in the e-mails and texts received by their parents, who themselves were finding Spanish life a very steep learning curve.

To read the full article, click here.

To purchase the book, visit this link.

Four AEG Authors Being Carried by Borders Stores

2009-03-28T23:37:00.000-07:00

Four AEG Authors Now Being Carried by Borders Top 50 Stores

Hello fellow bloggers, readers...I am happy to report news like this; considering the many meetings, phone calls, long hours, e-mails, etc. I have labored to help our clients reach their goals and spread the news nationwide about their stories and experiences. This is a big step for a rising, up and coming publisher and we are excited. You will be seeing a whole lot more of great news from the PR dept. especially after Book Expo America. And now the selected authors for this round: (yes, more authors will be announced soon)

A Match Made in Business: Finding the Right Person for the Right Job
FINDING HEROES: An Approach To Attracting And Retaining Human Capital, by author and executive entrepreneur Larry A. Dillon, provides innovative concepts for personnel managers to implement when both seeking potential employees and keeping exceptional ones.

About the Author: Larry Dillon spent many years in the executive search business. He established an executive search firm called DillionGray which embraces a technologically advanced method for selecting executive level personnel. Predictor Systems® is an assessment process that incorporates behavioral science techniques with interactive Internet technology; the process represents the most thorough, technologically advanced system to help management identify and select executive level employees. Publisher’s website: www.strategicbookpublishing.com/FindingHeroes.html Author's Site: www.DillonGray.com

"Keeping aBreast is a must read for all women," Suzanne Somers; you’ll discover surprising truths about this disease; lifestyle behaviors that can induce breast cancer and ones to avoid if breast cancer is discovered. More importantly, Dr. Mahmud discusses what a woman can do now to prevent this cancer which afflicts so many women in the world today.

About the Author: Khalid Mahmud, MD, FACP, is board certified in Oncology, Hematology, Internal Medicine and Anti-Aging Medicine. His past experience includes Chief of Medicine and Medical Director of Oncology at a major hospital. He pioneered Home Telemedicine and founded American TeleCare, which is helping many thousands of patients in their homes while reducing emergency room visits and hospitalizations. Dr. Mahmud has published many medical and health related articles and is planning his next book on how to fix our healthcare system. He lives and practices in Minneapolis. Keeping aBreast is his first book.

Publisher’s website: www.strategicbookpublishing.com/KeepingAbreast.html Author’s website: http://www.idinhealth.com/

Book I - The ProphecyAmmanon, an empire spanning half the known world, prospers under the rule of Emperor Galan. He is a fearsome warrior, great of stature and quick of mind; but he is about to face a different sort of enemy, one who destroys by cleverness and intellect.

Got your interest, well...More to come in the remaining 4 books in the series. Book II is in production now!

Author, Mary Fagan... was born in Lafayette, Indiana. Majoring in English and Drama both at Adrian College and Central Michigan University, she began her career writing ads for TV, radio and newspaper. She and her husband now live in the Houston area where Mary worked many years in the space program. Not until a temporary job with a university provost, where it seemed everyone was turning out books, did she get back to writing herself. Want more on Mary Fagan and the Ammanon series? Check out www.maryfaganbooks.com/ and the publisher site: www.eloquentbooks.com/AmmanonTheProphecy.html

As seen on Comcast's Newsmakers Series running through March on CNN Headline News.

World War II Civilian POW’s: A True Story of Family Heroism

This gripping account captures the lives of the Faggiano family as seen through the eyes of author Michael McCoy’s mother, Jean-Marie Faggiano. Jean-Marie was just a little girl living in the Philippines with her family when Pearl Harbor was attacked in 1941.

This is Michael McCoy’s debut novel. The dreadful experience that his mother and her family faced during their imprisonment at the Santo Tomas prison camp was his motivation to write this book. His mother, Jean-Marie, is currently retired and loves to travel and speak to groups about her experiences as a POW during World War II. Michael was a journalist who worked as a news copywriter and producer for several radio talk shows in Northern California. He is currently a radio deejay on a Classic Rock Station in the San Francisco Bay Area and lives in Santa Rosa, California with his wife, Angela, and son, Thomas. Publishers Site: www.StrategicBookPublishing.com/ThroughMyMothersEyes.html Author's Site: http://www.throughmymotherseyes.html/

For Media Inquiries, Publicity and all Marketing Matters; contact me below. If you are an AEG author and wish to upgrade and have my team as your personal publicist; please email me for an assessment. If you are with the media and would like to reserve your position at the BEA NY, AEG Press Conference and Photo-Op w/Michael McCoy and Dr. Khalid Mahmud; details below:

Miranda Spigener, AEG Director of PR & Book Marketing/Publicist

PR1@strategicbookmarketing.com 713-456-3629 Direct Line

AEG Publishing Group

845 Third Avenue, 6th floor - New York, NY 10022

Author Tricia Dodson featured in AP Story

2009-03-09T19:27:00.000-07:00

Author of The Blowfish and Other Men of the Sea Featured in AP Story on Online Dating

Singles play the field online, seeking match with 'the one'
Net services range from general to niche
Megan K. Scott ASSOCIATED PRESS Wednesday, February 25, 2009

Tricia Dodson, 47, of Murrieta, Calif., who has been on four or more sites at the same time, says she printed out the profiles of the men with whom she communicated and wrote detailed notes on them, such as hobbies, career and "cute things he said." "This isn't a fail-proof system," says Miss Dodson, who wrote a book about dating. "At one time, I was e-mailing and talking to six different men via phone and there was a time or two that I got them mixed up." For the whole story click here: http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2009/feb/25/singles-play-the-field-online-seeking-match-with-t/?page=2

The Book is available through all online retailers & in Select Borders Stores, Southern California April 2009! Check out the EPK

For Media Appearances, Publicity, or to request a DVD of the EPK, contact:
Miranda Spigener, Publicist
AEG Publishing Group, Inc. 845 Third Avenue, 6th Floor – NY, NY 10022
pr1@strategicbookmarketing.com www.aegpublishinggroup.com
832-452-6068 Direct - 773-482-6068 PR Office Fax 1-888-808-6190 Corp. Office
Come by the AEG booth at Book Expo America NYC May 28-31, 2009 #3558

For a current listing and an example of our books please visit www.AEGauthorsEdge.com

Learn How to PREVENT Breast Cancer....

2009-03-06T00:01:00.000-08:00

Quadruple Board Certified in Oncology, Internal Medicine, Hematology & Anti-Aging Medicine, Khalid Mahmud, MD, FACP Discusses Ways to PREVENT Breast Cancer at Borders Saturday, March 7, 2009

Dr. Khalid Mahmud discusses/signs his book:

Keeping aBreast: Ways to PREVENT Breast Cancer

This Saturday, March 7th 1-3pm CST

Roseville - Borders

866 Rosedale Center

Roseville, MN 55113

Cutting-edge doctor and author of Keeping aBreast: Ways to PREVENT Breast Cancer, Dr. Khalid Mahmud has received critical acclaim from noted doctors in the medical field and is endorsed and featured in Suzanne Somer’s new book Breakthrough: Eight Steps to Wellness.
View Author Dr. KhalidMahmud's website

By Dr. Khalid Mahmud
Most people, and many doctors, don’t know how long it takes a cancer cell to grow into a full fledged tumor. The general impression is that cancer just shows up, or may be takes a few months to a year to develop. The reality is that from the time of initiation of a cancer cell to its diagnosis as cancer 15 to 20 years may have passed. This lag time is shorter in leukemias and longer in solid tumors – up to 30 years, in prostate cancer.
During its long period of latency, the tiny breast cancer is influenced by many factors. Some of these are promoters of growth and spread, and the others tend to inhibit or kill the cancer cells. If we understand these factors, we can manipulate them to snuff out very small cancers in early stages or, at least slow their growth. Keeping aBreast explains how these factors work and how to manipulate them to our advantage, and in simple terms. Besides, it provides strategies that can prevent even the first malignant cell from appearing, in other words reduce the initiation of cancer. Some estrogens can stimulate breast cancer and others inhibit it. We can use estrogens in ways that can emphasize the inhibitory side and reduce the stimulatory effects. Natural progesterone is inhibitory to breast cancer cells, unlike the pharmaceutical progestin, which have resulted in higher risks of breast cancer. A recent study of 54,000 French women showed that menopausal women who took pharmaceutical progestin had a 40% increase in breast cancer, but those who were given natural progesterone had a 10% decrease in this cancer. A Swiss study of 23,000 women who took mostly natural estrogens [estradiol and estriol] rather than the artificial horse estrogens used in the United States, had a 25% reduction in death rate from breast cancer. Other hormones such as testosterone, DHEA, thyroid, melatonin, oxytonin and growth hormone have different effects on breast cancer, which are explained, so we know how to manipulate these hormones to reduce the risk.
Keeping aBreast explains how proper exercise decreases the risk of breast cancer by 30%; the seven ways in which excess body fat promotes breast cancer, the fact that all dietary fats are not equal and how to choose your fats. It explains the effects of alcohol, vegetables, fruits, vitamins and minerals on breast cancer. It offers supplements that can decrease the risk of this disease. Our supermarket food, cooking styles, industry, household toxins, can all increase the risk. We need to know what and how to avoid. Keeping aBreast goes into the explicit detail of these and many other factors that have a bearing on the occurrence of this much dreaded disease. It provides guidelines to women according to age, genetic risks and other factors, which are practical and easy to follow. A great deal is happening to cure breast cancer. Every city has a “Run for the Cure”. It is sensible to approach this disease by preventing it and not just chasing the cure.

For Media Appearances, publicity or to request a copy of the EPK, contact:

Miranda Spigener
Director of PR & Book Marketing
AEG Publishing Group, Inc.

845 Third Avenue, 6th Floor – NY, NY 10022
pr1@strategicbookmarketing.com www.aegpublishinggroup.com
832-452-6068 Direct - 773-482-6068 PR Office Fax

Strategic Book Publishing Author Featured in Today's Chicago Woman Magazine

2009-03-03T07:02:00.001-08:00

LIFE IS ONE BIG TO-DO LIST: A WOMAN’S LIFE AFTER 40

Author Terri Lee Ryan Shares Wit and Wisdom with Feminine Flair

As busy as she is, Ryan found the time to write this fun, yet, thoughtful book about all the stuff women have to deal with entering middle age.

From husbands to hormones, the author shares her “coming of age” stories in her fabulous new book. So grab a cappuccino at your favorite café and get ready for a humorous and insightful lesson on staying focused on the most important thing in your life – you!

Written with hope, candor and a biting sense of humor, Terri Lee Ryan utilizes her life experiences as a platform in, Life Is One Big To-Do List: A Woman’s Life after 40. Her bok was recently featured in print in March 2009 issue of Today's Chicago Woman magazine.

Offering advice and solace in dealing with women’s daily to-do lists – including managing time-consuming mates, needy parents, a demoralizing divorce, job lay-offs and the aging process – she urges women to start living for themselves, not for others.

Ryan shares her life and other women’s lives at an age when their hormones are diminishing faster than they can take estrogen, their career options are dwindling, and the cellulite on the backs of their legs is multiplying faster than a virus! Ryan addresses the small and the not-so-small daily challenges women encounter that make them just want to hide under the covers instead of deal with life. Fun, honest and pertinent, this is a must-read for women over forty.

"Fun and fabulous! I found myself hooked from page one – and I'm a guy…hilarious, and touching, this is one to put on your To-Buy list." – Thom Racina, television writer and author

"Life lessons, punched up with humor. It kept me laughing, in between tears...a must-read for women." – Kelly Lange, author, “Maxi Poole” mystery series

Author's website: www.terrileeryan.com
Publisher’s website: http://www.aegpublishinggroup.com
Books will be available for purchase in mid March 2009.
This article will be updated with the purchase link.

Terri Lee Ryan is a marketing consultant and a career coach from Chicago, Illinois. She has penned several books and plans to continue writing on women’s issues. Terri supports various charity organizations and enjoys playing tennis. She and her husband live in downtown Chicago with their adopted cat of 16 years, Patti.

AEG Author Michael McCoy & his Mother to be featured on CNN Headline News

2009-02-20T23:12:00.000-08:00

Comcast Newsmakers to Feature Michael McCoy & Jean-Marie Heskett on CNN Headline News

World War II Civilian POW of the Santo Tomas Concentration Camp in the Philippines, Jean-Marie Heskett's story is told beautifully through her eldest son Michael in Through My Mother's Eyes...a poignant tale of triumph of the human spirit.

The show will be taped at the Merryvale Winery in Napa Valley and will air consistantly throughout the month of March on CNN Headline News, with Jack Hanson, (a former news reporter on KGO Channel 7 in San Francisco) conducting the interview.

Over 3,600 civilian families were forced to surrender to the Imperial Japanese Army and live as civilian prisoners in internment camps. The true story of a survivor is told in Through My Mother’s Eyes, by author Michael McCoy. This gripping account captures the lives of the Faggiano family as seen through the eyes of author Michael McCoy’s mother, Jean-Marie Faggiano. Jean-Marie was just a little girl living in the Philippines with her family when Pearl Harbor was attacked in 1941. The following month the Imperial Japanese Army began their occupation of the Philippines and captured all non-national civilians, who were mostly American and British businessmen and their families. They were all forced to live in prison camps as civilian prisoners of war for over three years. This story takes you through the horrific capture and imprisonment of an entire family as they are taken to the Santo Tomas Internment Camp in Manila. The brutal struggle for survival within the gates of Santo Tomas in a world of rampant sickness, starvation and brutality leaves them searching for the strength and courage needed to survive. The story follows the Faggiano family before and after the war to their liberation from the camp and straight to America where Jean-Marie finally comes to grips with her devastating past and her hopeful present life. Through My Mother’s Eyes gives you a shocking and compelling view into the life of a family faced with tremendous crisis counteracted by heroism, courage, love and resilience.

Publisher’s website: http://www.strategicbookpublishing.com/ThroughMyMothersEyes.html

About the Author - This is Michael McCoy’s debut novel. The dreadful experience that his mother and her family faced during their imprisonment at the Santo Tomas prison camp was his motivation to write this book. His mother, Jean-Marie, is currently retired and loves to travel and speak to groups about her experiences as a POW during World War II. Michael was a journalist who worked as a news copywriter and producer for several radio talk shows in Northern California. He is currently a radio deejay on a Classic Rock Station in the San Francisco Bay Area and lives in Santa Rosa, California with his wife, Angela, and son, Thomas.

For Media Inquiries, appearances, speaking engagements or to request a media kit, please contact:

Miranda Spigener, Publicist - 832-452-6068 PR1@strategicbookmarketing.com

AEG Publishing Group, Inc.

845 Third Avenue, 6th floor

New York, NY 10022

Stop by the http://www.throughmymotherseyes.com/ blog and subscribe to follow Michael and Jean-Marie story. Starting Sunday, February 22nd plans begin for the National Book Tour and Media Appearances Campaign

Want More? You got it, upcoming exclusive events:

Wednesday February 25, 2009 - Speaking Engagement, followed by book signing

12 p.m. Rotary Club of Santa Rosa, Flamingo Hotel, Fourth Street and Farmers Lane, Santa Rosa, CA.

Saturday February 28, 2009 - Meet & Greet followed by book signing

1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Copperfield’s bookstore in the Montgomery Village shopping center, Santa Rosa, CA.

Saturday April 18, 2009 - Keynote Speakers at the Fifth Annual Literary Luncheon

Cloverdale Senior Center, 311 North Main Street, Cloverdale, CA. TBA

AEG Author featured in The New York Times

2009-02-20T07:09:00.000-08:00

The latest news from Brenda Lachman and Dawn Huff...

Brenda is featured in today's The New York Times article:

Your Second Home | Cleaning After Rentals
Rent. Rinse. Repeat.
By BILLIE COHEN (on page D2 of the New York edition.)

"Brenda Lachman, coauthor of "Welcome to the World of Vacation Properties: How Your Property Can Work for You," took a job as a vacation-house cleaner in Corpus Christi, Tex., to research her book. She liked the work so much that she now runs a small independent cleaning service." Read the full article...

Brenda was also interviewed on Vacation Station, Big Blend Magazine's internet travel & leisure radio show this morning, sharing her tips on how to make your property pay for itself.
This show aired live on Friday, Feb. 20th from 9am - 11am PST.

CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO THE RECORDED SHOW

ABOUT THE AUTHORS

Authors Brenda Lachman and Dawn Huff have extensive backgrounds in real estate. Lachman actually took a job cleaning vacation homes to widen her perspective; watch for her next effort, "Get Lean While You Clean." A retired ESL teacher and freelance writer, she and her retired husband travel for a "living" giving her endless opportunity to gather vacation tips. Co-author Huff was a neonatal nurse before her vacation rental business, "Miss Kitty's Fishing Getaways" became a full time venture.

About AEG Publishing Group

Your Book Debut Event: 7 Strategic Pointers

2009-02-01T00:49:00.000-08:00

Book debuts are a smart way to shine professionally as you announce to the public that your new book is on the market. You can use your book debut event to court the attention of media and local book reviewers. Oh, and need we mention that you'll get to sell and sign copies of your book at the event? Yes, indeed. If you want to generate buzz and sales in one short span, book debuts are the kick-start that get your sales engine fired up!

Are you ready to plan your book debut event(s)? We've prepared a list of seven strategic pointers that will help ensure that your event is a success:

A Location

Your promotional event can be held in a private home, a bookstore, a restaurant or hall, a school or university auditorium, -- even a movie theatre! Be creative. And of course be sure the building can legally hold the number of people you are hoping will arrive.

Food

You can decide on whether or not you'd like to offer food, but it is something we recommend. Depending on the venue, we might suggest something simple and classy like wine and cheese with a few other light finger foods and non-alcoholic drinks. Of course it's fun to choose food based on the theme of your book. No matter what food you choose to have at your event, be sure to employ volunteer servers and bus persons keep things moving.

*A public building may require that you use professional caterers. If they don't, and you are preparing your own food for the event, be sure you have access to appropriate refrigeration. Sometimes this "detail" can be overlooked until it's needed!

Invitations and Press Packages for Media

You might decide to print and mail invitations to a special guest list, including the media. To save yourself some time, ask a friend permission to use his or her phone number on the RSVP's so that they can handle the attendance list. Any media representative who attends should receive a press package. Include with the press package a signed copy of your book. This personalized copy should be ready to give to them at check-in to the event. If a media person who RSVP’s does not show up, arrange to deliver the press package personally within a week of your debut.

Friends

Friends are the best money saver you can have in PR. If they are genuinely interested in helping you, them know up front that you are trusting them with your brand identity. Tell them you chose them because of their special grace, their encouragement in your publishing career, and their talent with people. Let them know there is a dress code -- no jeans or worn clothing. They should be given assignments best suited for what the event requires, such as:

1. Servers

2. Sweepers - People who watch over the event to make sure the area stays neat and cleaned up.

3. Greeters – Friends who welcome each guest and give a press kit to the invited media. This person or persons would also check names off of the guest list.

4. Assistant Greeter – Your assistant greeter must be good with remembering names! At some point he or she will introduce the invited media to you personally. During your signing, your assistant greeter will stay by your side. When a significant person comes up to you to have a book signed, the assistant greeter will remind you of their name so you won't have to ask.

A Schedule Structure

Be sure to have your assistant greeter announce you immediately before your reading. A reading should take about 10 minutes, while a speech or lecture can take up to 45-60 minutes. After the author talk, your assistant greeter will ask if anyone has questions for you. This person can then announce that you will be signing and selling books.

Display

See about getting a rigid poster or professional book display to place near where you will sit for your reading (we can get quotes to produce this for you if you like.)

Books

Don't forget to order a bulk number of books that you will have available for sales at the debut! They should be ordered a few weeks ahead of time. We suggest ordering two books per invited guest as some will buy them as gifts. (Remember not to pre-sign the books. You want to personalize each signature.)

Suzanne Somers Recommends Keeping a Breast!

2009-01-29T23:30:00.000-08:00

Keeping aBreast: Ways to PREVENT Breast Cancer is the must read book for all women as recommended by actress/author and women's health advocate Suzanne Somers.
Written in Layman's terms, you’ll discover surprising truths about this disease; lifestyle behaviors that can induce breast cancer and ones to avoid if breast cancer is discovered. More importantly, Dr. Mahmud discusses what a woman can do now to prevent this cancer which afflicts so many women in the world today. Meticulously detailed research went into the writing of Dr. Mahmud’s book. Depicted are case histories explaining lifestyle choices, body composition, exercise, food choices, endocrine changes (naturally and through medication), vitamins, supplements and other preventative measures a woman can do to significantly reduce the risk of breast cancer. Simplified guidelines are included with relation to a woman’s age, genetic history, and other factors. The book is based on Dr. Mahmud’s 25 years of experience as an oncologist and an extensive review of scientific literature. Recommended by respected physicians, patients and the world-renowned actress, author, and health advocate, Suzanne Somers, Keeping aBreast should be in every woman’s home library.

Dr. Khalid Mahmud, board certified in Oncology, Hematology, Internal Medicine and Anti-Aging Medicine has made it his mission to helping women beat this disease. His past experience includes Chief of Medicine and Medical Director of Oncology at North Memorial Medical Center, Minneapolis. He pioneered Home Telemedicine and founded American TeleCare, which is helping many thousands of patients in their homes while reducing emergency room visits and hospitalizations. Recipient of the 1988 Asian Pacific Minnesotan Award for Leadership in the field of Health from the Governor of Minnesota; Dr. Mahmud has published many medical and health related articles medical journals, including Oncology Review and is planning his next book on how to fix our healthcare system. He lives and practices in Minneapolis. Keeping aBreast is his first book. Dr. Mahmud's website: http://www.idinhealth.com/
Check out Dr. Mahmud on the following scheduled appearances discussing his book and the subject of preventing breast cancer:
Pickup your signed copy today at the Borders Midway on University Avenue in St. Paul, MN 6pm, Friday 1/30/09 and stop by Saturday for a Discussion w/signing from 1-3pm.

Healthy Life Expo - Friday, 1/30 2pm Presentation / Book Signing http://www.mediamaxevents.com/HealthSpring/HealthSpringIndex.htm

Watch the NBC interview w/Diana Pierce: http://www.kare11.com/news/health/takekare/takekare_article.aspx?storyid=536944

For media inquiries, appearances, or other publicity — please contact:
Miranda Spigener, Director of PR/Publicist PR1@strategicbookmarketing.com 832-452-6068 Direct - 773-482-6068 PR Office Fax
www.StrategicBookPublishing.com/KeepingaBreast.html - www.StrategicBookMarketing.com/Blog

Hastings Books & Music to Carry Vanishing Treasure of the Virungas by Deborah Lively

2009-01-26T20:50:00.000-08:00

VANISHING TREASURE OF THE VIRUNGAS IS NOW AVAILABLE AT HASTINGS BOOKS & MUSIC STORES
Deborah Lively, spins a delightful tale about her 13 year old protagonist Shelly and her father's journey into Rwanda. Teens, children, parents and teachers will be fascinated and intrigued reading not just the story, but learning about human kindness, wildlife conservation and those that dedicated their lives the Mountain Gorilla. An adventure begins...
This wonderfully illustrated and imaginative story will take you right to the lush tropical jungles of the Virungas Mountains. Deborah Dreher Lively is an artist and writer enthusiastically involved in the preservation of the Mountain Gorilla. She has supported and contributed original art work to Partners In Conservation (Columbus Zoo, Columbus, Ohio) fund raising events since 1996. Her previous writings include publication in national and area periodicals. Ms. Lively’s website: http://www.deborahlively.artspan.com/.

The Story Behind the “Story”- A Message from Deborah Lively:
In 1993, I went to work for a Print Broker in Seattle. We helped artist self publish their original work into reproduction prints. I soon became an Artists’ Representative helping to market these artist to all major avenues within the fine art industry including representing the artists at various industry trade shows. In 1996, I produced and hosted an art show at the Alderbrook Inn, a resort in western Washington where I lived. It was a huge success. My guest speaker was Dr. Charlene Jendry, co-founder of Partners In Conservation at the Columbus (Ohio) Zoo. PIC is a grass roots non profit organization which supports the preservation of the Mountain Gorilla and the indigenous People of the Virunga Mountain Range. During her lecture and through her video and photo slides I first became aware of the conservation efforts on behalf of the Mountain Gorilla and was introduced to the life of Dian Fossey, Karisoke Research Center, Rozamond Carr and the children of Imbabazi Orphanage in Rwanda. And on that evening my life was changed forever.

In summer of 1997 I hosted a second art show and brought together five representatives of animals conservation organizations for a series of lectures. Cheetahs, Snow Leopards, and Wolves were represented along with the Mountain Gorilla. As with my first show, artists created work for a drawing or silent auction. In August of 1997, I began to write a children’s fictional story based on the legacy of Dian Fossey and the preservation of the Mountain Gorilla. In September I joined an art group to learn the technique of Painting with Pastel so that I could illustrate my manuscript. I just wanted to paint gorillas. However, now 11 years later and over 160 painting completed, I have painted many different wildlife subjects as well as portraits of the orphans of Imbabazi, landscape and floral. I helped to raise funds for the children of Imbabazi by contributing my art work to the PIC’s annual fund raiser, Rwanda Fete. I collected from my community and sent over 400 skeins of yarn to the orphanage because Charlene told me the children were learning how to knit. One year, I scanned art work, from the artists in my art group, and printed the original image on blank note cards. The artists wrote messages to each child and we sent the cards along with Christmas candy to the orphans in 1998 so that on Christmas morn every child- about 140, had a card and candy as a special holiday treat from friends in America. I represented PIC as a spokesperson in the Northwest. I continued to correspond with Roz Carr( until her passing in 2007) and Bob Campbell. I sent my manuscript to them and they both responded very positive. Bob Campbell helped me a lot with portraying the actions of the gorillas and the speech of the African characters realistically. I began to enhance the storyline to bring the length to industry standard. I spent the rest of 2007 researching and corresponding with Dr. Liz Macfee, who held the position of Director of the MGVP during the time I had set my storyline. ( Pre-genocide, while Karisoke Research Center was in full operation ) She helped to give me insight into her daily routine. This book is based on fact. Dian Fossey and Dr. Jim Foster were real people who lived and worked in Rwanda and cared deeply for the preservation of the Mountain Gorilla. Roz Carr was a friend to Dian Fossey and often took care of her when she was ill. Veterinarians continue to oversee the health of the gorillas. Trackers lead tourist groups up the mountain to see the gorillas as they roam freely on the mountain side. While the “main” human characters are fictional, Titus and Beatsme are not.
Titus continues to lead his group of gorillas through the misty slopes on the Rwandan side of the Virunga Mountain range. Beatsme, I believe as I write this, may have passed away of old age. Only 720 Mountain Gorillas exist today. About half live in Uganda’s Bwindi Imprenetrable National Park and the other half in the Virunga Mountains some fifteen miles to the South. This has been an incredible beginning of a wonderful journey. It all began because I was introduced to the Mountain Gorilla during a lecture. I am very proud to be an artist and a published author.

Debby Lively is on the move, (with her beloved dog too!) I hope you enjoyed this photo op of her 2008 tour to check out our some of her signings, most of them have been sold out and every store requests her back. Stay turned to this author as her 2009 Book/Speaking Tour is unveiled!

For Media Inquries, Appearances & other Publicity, Contact:

Miranda Spigener, Publicist
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World War II Civilian POW’s: A True Story of Family Heroism

2009-01-21T17:19:00.000-08:00

December 7, 1941 –The attack on Pearl Harbor was the beginning of the devastation suffered by many American and British families living in the Philippines.

About the Author - This is Michael McCoy’s debut novel. The dreadful experience that his mother and her family faced during their imprisonment at the Santo Tomas prison camp was his motivation to write this book. His mother, Jean-Marie, is currently retired and loves to travel and speak to groups about her experiences as a POW during World War II. Michael was a journalist who worked as a news copywriter and producer for several radio talk shows in Northern California. He is currently a radio deejay on a Classic Rock Station in the San Francisco Bay Area and lives in Santa Rosa, California with his wife, Angela, and son, Thomas.

If a heartwarming, triumph of the human spirit story is what you are looking for...then check out Through My Mother's Eyes, it will make you laugh, cry, but most important, it will make you appreciate all life has to offer.

Michael and Jean Marie are appearing in the following locations:

Friday January 30, 2009 - Michael and Jean-Marie will be speaking and signing books at 7:30 a.m. at the Empire Breakfast Club at the Fountaingrove Inn, located at 101 Fountaingrove Parkway, Santa Rosa, CA.

Saturday February 7, 2009 - Michael and Jean-Marie will be speaking and signing books at 1 p.m. at Borders bookstore, located at 2825 Santa Rosa Avenue, Santa Rosa, CA.

Saturday February 28, 2009 - Michael and Jean-Marie will signing books at a ”Meet & Greet” at Copperfield’s bookstore in the Montgomery Village shopping center, Santa Rosa, CA. Time to be announced soon.

Saturday April 18, 2009 - Michael and Jean-Marie will be the keynote speakers at the Fifth Annual Literary Luncheon at the Cloverdale Senior Center, 311 North Main Street, Cloverdale, CA. Time to be announced soon.

To be announced - Michael and Jean-Marie will be speaking at a special fundraising event for the Redwood Empire Food Bank, Santa Rosa, CA. Time and date to be announced soon.

Keep track and subscribe to their blog at: http://www.throughmymotherseyes.com/

For Media Inquiries, appearances, or other publicity, please contact:

Miranda Spigener, Director of PR/Publicist - 832-452-6068

PR1@strategicbookmarketing.com www.StrategicBookMarketing.com/blog

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PREVENTING Breast Cancer NATURALLY...Renowned physician Dr. Khalid Mahmud author of Keeping aBreast discusses in upcoming appearances

2009-01-19T07:01:00.001-08:00

Keeping aBreast: Ways to PREVENT Breast Cancer is the must read book for all women as recommended by actress/author and women's health advocate Suzanne Somers.

Written in Layman's terms, you’ll discover surprising truths about this disease; lifestyle behaviors that can induce breast cancer and ones to avoid if breast cancer is discovered. More importantly, Dr. Mahmud discusses what a woman can do now to prevent this cancer which afflicts so many women in the world today. Meticulously detailed research went into the writing of Dr. Mahmud’s book. Depicted are case histories explaining lifestyle choices, body composition, exercise, food choices, endocrine changes (naturally and through medication), vitamins, supplements and other preventative measures a woman can do to significantly reduce the risk of breast cancer. Simplified guidelines are included with relation to a woman’s age, genetic history, and other factors. The book is based on Dr. Mahmud’s 25 years of experience as an oncologist and an extensive review of scientific literature. Recommended by respected physicians, patients and the world-renowned actress, author, and health advocate, Suzanne Somers, Keeping aBreast should be in every woman’s home library.

Check out Dr. Mahmud on the following scheduled appearances discussing his book and the subject of preventing breast cancer:

NBC - Monday, 1/19, 4pm http://www.kare11.com/
Interview with Diana Pierce at 4pm

FOX - Tuesday, 1/27 8:30am
Morning Show http://www.myfoxtwincities.com/myfox

The Kevyn Burger Show - Wednesday, 1/28 9:40am
FM107 http://www.fm107.fm/kevyn/index.shtml

Healthy Life Expo - Friday, 1/30 2pm
Presentation / Book Signing http://www.mediamaxevents.com/HealthSpring/HealthSpringIndex.htm

For media inquiries, appearances, or other publicity — please contact:

Miranda Spigener, Director of PR/Publicist PR1@strategicbookmarketing.com
832-452-6068 Direct - 773-482-6068 PR Office Fax

www.StrategicBookPublishing.com/KeepingaBreast.html - www.StrategicBookMarketing.com/Blog

You Might Be Getting Old If...Author Mike Garee is hot on the Radio Circuit

2008-12-06T09:50:00.000-08:00

You Might Be Getting Old If...Author Michael Garee, Making Rounds on the Talk Radio Circuit

Look out 2009 because senior humorist and author Michael Garee is hitting ground running and he's running fast! With an upcoming sequel to the hot 200 Sure-Fire, Lead-Pipe-Cinch, No-Question-About-It Ways to Tell If . . . You Might Be Getting OLD!, Michael is starting off great by doing a series of radio spots for a major, senior-oriented Web site, as well as writing a monthly editorial column for a number of mature market magazines and newspapers throughout the United States.
"The radio spots and the editorial columns will be called “Senior Moments,” and will use both humor and a semi-serious tone to address a wide range of current issues and concerns," says Garee. “For lack of a better description, ‘Senior Moments’ will have an ‘Andy Rooney’ feel to them." “A much younger Andy Rooney, however!” he added hastily.

The Senior Moments Radio Series can be heard on the TSN Radio Network on the Web, hosted and sponsored by http://www.todaysseniorsnetwork.com/, one of the premier senior sites on the Internet, with three million plus site visitors per year and growing. The spots are set to debut on TSN in late December, early January. Click her to listen to episode one: http://www.todaysseniorsnetwork.com/tsn_radio_features.htm

“We’ve already established a very strong Web presence and a high degree of credibility and reliability among seniors with Today’s Seniors Network,” said site creator and owner Daniel Hines. “We look forward to adding Michael’s ‘Senior Moments’ spots to further expand and enhance our broadcast component.”

I'm thinking I see syndication in the near future; now thats what I'm talkin about!

For more on Michael Garee check out his EPK below that includes a reading from the book by award-winning Entertainer/Chef/Actor Jerry Pizzitola.

For Media Inquiries, Signings & other Publicity, Contact:

Miranda Spigener, Director of PR/Publicist

AEG Publishing Group - Strategic Book Publishing, Eloquent Books, Strategic Book Marketing

832-452-6068 Direct pr1@strategicbookmarketing.com

Check our authors in action at: www.AEGauthorsEdge.com

OFFICIAL LAUNCH - EPK Live - The Blowfish and Other Men of the Sea by Tricia Dodson

2008-10-27T15:02:00.000-07:00

OFFICIAL LAUNCH
Tricia Dodson's The Blowfish and Other Men of the Sea is available online for purchase through Amazon and Barnes and Noble; soon in stores nationwide Christmas 2008 and January 2009. Mark your calendars for her October 27, 2008 - 7 PM CST on Perceptive Marketing Hour w/Host Tony Kay on the Artist First World Radio Network.

...and now The EPK, ENJOY!

For Media Inquiries, Appearances, Signings or to receive a media kit, contact:
Miranda Spigener, Director of PR/Publicist pr1@strategicbookmarketing.com
AEG Publishing Group, Inc.

NEWS FLASH! Author William Klocek to Appear Live Today on The Jerry Doyle Show!

2008-10-06T12:03:00.000-07:00

BREAKING NEWS!

Eloquent Books author William S. Klocek to be interviewed live on the Syndicated Nationwide Jerry Doyle Show

THE HEARTLAND PLAN sends out a hard hitting, thought provoking message to all citizens, giving them an in-depth look at how they can take back their power from the Federal government and change the way America does business.

About the Author: Author William “Bill” S. Klocek, Esq., is an Attorney, who lives and works in Kansas City, Missouri specializing in legal research and analysis in Human Resource Management and Employment Law. He is a former United States Marine, who has been writing for publications for over 6 years. His extensive research and decades of life experiences as an Attorney and a United States Marine, has afforded him the experience necessary to accomplish this first book. Mr. Klocek is currently working on his second book, designed to harmonize with the current book. Aside from his professional background and being a patriot, Bill is active in his community, is a donor to the National Bone Marrow Program and a Poll Manager during elections.

About The Jerry Doyle Show - Nationally Syndicated Rated #8 in Top Talk Radio

Jerry Doyle is best known for playing the character of Michael Garibaldi on the Emmy Award-winning series Babylon 5. Shortly thereafter, Doyle ran for congress as the Republican nominee for California’s 24th district.
The real Jerry Doyle is not far removed from the character that he played on Babylon 5, as they both uphold high standards, are outspoken and live with vivid pasts. The Jerry Doyle Show is mix of politics, pop culture and current events. Doyle’s strong convictions, diverse opinions and quick wit appeal to a variety of listeners.

To listen live logon to www.JerryDoyle.com and click find a station in your area.

For Media Inquiries, appearances, or other publicity, please contact:
Miranda Spigener, Director of PR/Publicist
832-452-6068 – pr1@strategicbookmarketing.com

NEWS FLASH - EPK Live for Drawn from Memory A Personal Story of healing through art

2008-09-30T03:08:00.000-07:00

AEG Publishing Group is proud to present our feature presentation...The EPK. ENJOY!

Coming to a bookstore near you!
Drawn from Memory

a personal story of healing through art

By Elizabeth Cockey

What do Alzheimer’s, suicide and poverty have to do with hope, laughter and renewal? Elizabeth Cockey reveals just that in this incredible story of triumph and healing. Disheartened by her son’s illness and her own financial problems, Cockey began to question the direction of her life. Yet, when one ninety-year-old dementia patient named Gertrude shows her there is a higher power in the universe, Cockey sees that help is available. This experience leads Cockey on a road to renewal, wh-ich ultimately fosters an intense passion in her to work with those suffering from Alzheimer’s and dementia. Through art, she helps patients realize that hope is never lost.

Meet Ms. Elizabeth Cockey...
Elizabeth Cockey is a motivational speaker in the Baltimore area who has dedicated her life to enhancing the personal and mental development of others. For more than ten years, she helps in the fight against Alzheimer’s disease through innovative forms of art therapy, working closely with the Alzheimer’s Foundation and consulting for retirement communities. She holds degrees in art and psychology as well as a master’s in art therapy.

To learn more on Ms. Cockey's art therapy program, her art and to purchase the book:
Author's website: www.ElizabethCockey.com
Publisher website: www.strategicbookpublishing.com/DrawnFromMemory.html
Drawn from Memory is also available at most online retailers such as Amazon and Barnes & Noble.

For Media Appearances, Publicity and to request a media kit with a DVD of the EPK, contact:
Miranda Spigener, Director of PR/Publicist
AEG Publishing Group, Inc.
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832-452-6068 Direct
773-482-6068 PR Office Fax

NEWS FLASH: Spotlight on Eloquent Books author Michael Garee

2008-09-27T14:46:00.000-07:00

Atlanta Resident Dedicates New Book to Comedian Jeff Foxworthy!

Michael Garee is featured in Today's Senior Network - http://www.todaysseniorsnetwork.com/You%27re_Getting_old_if.htm

This is How the Story Goes...

In 2007 Mike launched a new Web site aimed at seniors and those who love them, http://www.seniormomentsonline.org/. One of the regular site features is “The Lighter Side,” and as the title suggests, it is there that the focus is on some of the more humorous aspects of being a senior. (And, as Mike points out, there are quite a few!) Some books Mike and his wife, Lynda, have found hilariously funny over the years is the You Might Be a Redneck If . . . series, written and published by one of the funniest, best comedians on the planet, Jeff Foxworthy. So, in an early attempt to generate material for “The Lighter Side,” Mike and Lynda began batting around some “You Might be Getting Old If . . .” one-liners, à la Foxworthy. Mike said they found it great fun (they're easily entertained these days, he said), and 200 of those one-liners they considered to be “keepers” are included in Mike's new book.

About Michael Garee...

Michael Garee is the CEO & Editor-in-Chief of www.seniormomentsonline.org, a website designed for seniors and those who love them. He manages the site and writes a weekly editorial column for it.During his active professional career (not that he is inactive these days!), Michael was a newspaper reporter, magazine writer and editor and managing editor of a number of national and international publications for State Farm Insurance Companies and the insurance and investment affiliates of Illinois Farm Bureau. Over the years, he has published numerous articles, on a wide variety of subjects, in the insurance industry and marketing and trade press.
A Vietnam War veteran, Michael served ten years on active duty in the United States Marine Corps before entering college and earning a bachelor’s degree in English and journalism at Illinois State University. He also taught newspaper reporting, magazine writing, editing and publishing and public relations courses at ISU for many years. Michael is now retired, both from the insurance industry and on Social Security. He lives in the Atlanta, GA, metropolitan area.

For Media Appearances, Book Tour Scheduling or to request a DVD copy of his EPK, contact:

Miranda Spigener, Publicist/Director of PR

AEG Publishing Group, Inc. pr1@strategicbookmarketing.com

832-452-6068 Direct

773-482-6068 PR Office Fax

1-800-808-6190 Corporate Office

NEWS FLASH: Author Max Blue on Artist First World Radio's Perceptive Marketing Hour w/Tony Kay!

2008-09-27T14:03:00.000-07:00

Historical Fiction Writer Max Blue Discusses His Latest Book Cold Front Passing Hokkaido with National Radio Talk Show Host Tony Kay

Click on the link to listen to this exciting interview and to learn more about Max, his writings, background and his experiences now that he is with a commercial/royalty publisher!

Max Blue's historical fiction novel Cold Front Passing Hokkaido will be hitting shelves during his October-November 2008 Borders Bookstores Signing Tour -- Stay tuned for dates and locations.

For more information on Max Blue and his books, please visit the following sites:

Max Blue - http://maxblue3.tripod.com
Wild Blue Ponder project - http://www.WildBluePonder.com
Publisher Site - http://www.strategicbookpublishing.com/ColdFrontPassingHokkaido.html
and do not forget to follow and subscribe to his exciting new blog: http://maxblue3.tripod.com/blue/

For Media Appearances, Book Tour Scheduling or to request a DVD copy of his EPK, contact:
Miranda Spigener, Publicist/Director of PR
AEG Publishing Group, Inc. pr1@strategicbookmarketing.com
832-452-6068 Direct 773-482-6068 PR Office Fax
1-800-808-6190 Corporate Office

News Flash: Stolen Innocence author Jay Schein - EPK Live and Book Tour News

2008-08-19T10:05:00.000-07:00

AEG Publishing Group presents the latest on Jay Schein's second book in the Days of Destiny series: Stolen Innocence
Please view his EPK below and mark your calendar's for these important book tour dates:

Stolen Innocence Book and Appearance Tour Updates:

September 7
Talk and Book Signing
Daz Bog Coffee Caffe
Castle Pines North, Colorado

Saturday September 13th
Book Signing
Barnes and Noble
Colorado Springs, Colorado

Saturday September 20
Book Signing
Barnes and Noble
Aurora, Colorado

Sunday September 21st
Talk and Book Signing
The Singles Group of
Greenwood Community Church
Denver, Colorado

National Radio Interviews:
Monday, October 27th at 7 pm CST
Perceptive Marketing Hour with Host Tony Kay

For Media Appearances, Review Copies and interviews contact:
Miranda Spigener, Director of PR/Publicist
832-452-6068 Direct - 773-482-6068 PR Office Fax
pr1@strategicbookmarketing.com http://www.aegpublishinggroup.com/