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A King In Spite Of Himself
Alan Macleod
VBW Publishing
PO Box 9949, College Station, TX 77842
1589398025 $14.95 www.virtualbookworm.com

An impressive work of historical fiction set in England 1202 AD, A King In Spite Of Himself by Alan Macleod is the riveting story of King John and the rescue of Eleanor of Aquitaine (John’s mother), by Roger de Clare and William Marshall, Earle of Pembroke. As the English King John must contend with the French King Phillip, A King In Spite Of Himself carries its readers through the relentless pursuits of Marshal and his aide Roger de Clare as their story involves them in a plot that could end in civil war, the captivity of Arthur, the nephew of John, and a quagmire of courtly intrigue with its lethal twists and turns. A King In Spite Of Himself is very strongly recommended to readers with an interest in the Medieval Europe for its descriptive narrative and historically accurate background.

For Immediate Release

Contact:     K. Michael Crawford

battymalgoony@verizon.net

www.happilyeverart.com/BattyMalgoony.html

Come one! Come all! To be a part of the flabbergastingly, magnificient, quirky

Batty Malgoony’s Mystic Carnivale.

Children’s Book Author and Illustrator, K. Michael Crawford brings to you Batty Malgoony’s Mystic Carnivale- A Magical Drawing Escapade.

Batty Malgoony, owner of the Mystic Carnivale, is in search of artists who can create and draw absurd performers, wacky characters and beastly creatures for his amazing and mysterious Carnivale. The artist visits different parts of Batty’s Carnivale and is asked to fill in the uncompleted areas on each page to complete that part of the Carnivale. No drawing experience necessary. Just imagination required.

Batty Malgoony was born in Skull Valley, AZ and at a young age was thrust into the dazzling Carnivale life. One day, his parents told him that they were taking him to the dentist, but instead left him at the Traveling Waladaba Carnivale. He knew instantly that he found his place in life among the Carnies and Animals. After he learned all the ropes, so to speak, to running a Carnivale, Batty set out to create the world’s best Carnivale and his efforts earned him the prestigious Big Bertha Award. The word in the Carnivale world is that Batty could make an act out of Snugs if he wanted to have them perform. Batty’s Mystic Carnivale has performed for Royalty, Presidents and the most serious skeptics and left them cheering in the end. The Queen of England was so impressed that she knighted Batty on the spot. Batty is a member of the Harlequin Society and The Gaffers and Funambulist Club.

When not traveling with his Carnivale in the off-season, Batty kicks off his clown shoes and can be seen on his farm in Wicked Springs, WY. If you get an inkling, stop by and say hello to Batty. But be warned, you might wind up as one of his acts.

K. Michael Crawford, the creative force behind Batty, can be found most days stuck up on the tightrope trying to get down.

Batty Malgoony’s Mystic Carnivale- A Magical Drawing Escapade.

60 pages, Full Color Book, 7 years old and up.

For Immediate Release

Contact:   K. Michael Crawford

bazellark@verizon.net

www.happilyeverart.com/BazelLark.html

In a Mystery, there’s always Adventure!

The Mystery of Journeys Crowne is finally revealed in new Book.

Children’s Book Author and Illustrator, K. Michael Crawford brings to you one of Bazel Lark’s greatest unsolved mysteries in a book called “The Mystery of Journeys Crowne”- An Adventure Drawing Game.

Mr. Lark, an Archaeologist and Explorer, discovered the one Golden Key that would lead him through a series of clues in order to finally answer the mystery behind Journeys Crowne. Although, it is sad to report, Bazel was never able to solve this mystery.

In following in Mr. Lark’s footsteps, the reader must answer clues on each page in order to draw the missing elements on the page. Once the reader has completed all the pages, the mystery behind Journeys Crowne will be revealed.

Bazel Lark was the world’s foremost expert on hidden treasures and finds. He had won a number of awards for his work and was a proud member of Society of International Archaeology and Antiquities. His work touched millions and each year he created a whole new generation of Archaeologists through his teaching at Mystic Shores Community College. He was once quoted in saying, “Man always tries to bury the past and I dig it up.”

His most notable find to date was the remains of Jimmy Hoffa discovered in the Tomb of Sir Isaac Newton, which Mr. Hoffa’s remains are now on loan to the Chicago Mafia Museum. Many of his other great discoveries, The Treasure of Tabuyo and Headdress of Cleopatra’s hand servant are housed at the Bazel Lark Museum in Mystic Shores.

On the other hand, K. Michael Crawford still remains a mystery.

Life-changing experience inspires author to pen collection of thoughts

Author Douglas N. Petersen began sending inspirational thoughts and quotes via e-mail to coworkers after attending a week-long self improvement and leadership program provided by his employer. Since he began “Thoughts of the Day,” the e-mail list has grown and Petersen’s dedication to providing those around him with daily inspiration has continued to blossom.

At the urging of a friend, Petersen gathered his daily thoughts into a larger collection now available to the public as Inspire: A Collection of Thoughts of the Day.

“The stress that life hands us can be challenging,” Petersen says. “But it is my hope that this book will help bring the joys of life into focus for others, just as writing it has for me.”

His journey is not entirely unique; many of the world’s notable authors have pored over their own life experiences to create literary works. But Petersen’s goal isn’t to set an agenda or force his views. Instead, he says, “I hope the book inspires others to focus on their own personal values and live them each day.”

Readers can capture their own reflections on the book’s contents by journaling on blank pages provided next to each of Petersen’s thoughts.

Inspire: A Collection of Thoughts of the Day (ISBN 978-1-60264-404-5) is available at Amazon.com, Barnes&Noble.com and virtualbookworm.com

FANTASY FOOTBALL GUIDEBOOK FINALIST IN 2009 NATIONAL INDIE EXCELLENCE AWARDS

LYNCHBURG, VA. – Fantasy Football Guidebook: Your Comprehensive Guide to Playing Fantasy Football, written by Sam Hendricks, is an Award-Winning Finalist in the Sports category of the 2009 National Indie Excellence Book Awards from the largest slate of entries in its history. The contest recognizes small to mid-sized presses, independent, and self-publishers who are emerging as a significant force in the book-publishing world. Their work makes up a greater percentage of the total marketplace than ever before; their messages are resonating with more people every year and they represent a new generation of writers who are finding their voices. The competition is judged by an independent panel of experts from all aspects of the publishing industry. The awards are based on overall excellence: cover and interior design, promotional text, and content, and winners are selected for each of over 65 categories

The National Indie Excellence Awards (NIEA) are designed to bring recognition to titles from independent publishers. The respected and prestigious awards program celebrates excellence in independent publishing. The competition is judged by an independent panel of experts from all aspects editing, marketing, publicity, and design of the publishing industry.

Founder Ellen Reid, a strong proponent of independent publishing, believes it is essential for smaller publishers and authors to have a prestigious platform to receive well-deserved recognition. The Indie Excellence Awards review thousands of new books from independent publishers across the USA, Reid said.

Fantasy Football Guidebook has received glowing reviews including last years Award-Winning Finalist nomination in the Sports category of the National Best Books 2008 Awards, sponsored by USA Book News. Midwest Book Reviews recently reviewed the guidebook and commented, “Fantasy Football Guidebook is an ideal gift for any fantasy football player”.

Sam’s rankings, projections and “expert” analysis appear in numerous fantasy football magazines including this year’s Fantasy Football Index, Fantasy Football Draftbook and Fantasy Sports Magazine. Last year he finished 7^th overall in the Fantasy Football Players Championship (FFPC) out of 180 competitors. He is also an Expert at the “Ask the Expert” column at www.fantasyindex.com and a member of the Fantasy Sports Writers Association (FSWA).

As an avid fantasy football player for the past 19 years, Hendricks has won numerous league championships and has participated in the World Championship of Fantasy Football (WCOFF), National Fantasy Football Championship (NFFC) and Fantasy Football Players Championship (FFPC).

Fantasy Football Guidebook: Your Comprehensive Guide to Playing Fantasy Football (ISBN 978-1-60264-020-7) and Fantasy Football Almanac 2009 (ISBN 978-1602643987) are available from Amazon.com, Barnes, and Noble (bn.com) and other retailers. More information is at the official websites, www.FFGuidebook.com, www.ffalmanac.com, and www.sam-hendricks.com.

Fox News’ “The Strategy Room” recently interviewed Kristin Decker, author of The Unveiling: An American Teacher in a Saudi Palace. A video of portions of the interview can be seen at http://bit.ly/The_Unveiling

Tags: Fox News, Kristin Decker, Saudi Arabia, Strategy Room, teacher

Radio talk show “Point of View” interviewed Sharon Sebastian and Ray Bohlin, Ph.D., authors of Darwin’s Racists: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow, on Monday, August 3. The entire interview can be heard at http://bit.ly/3w4kWU

Tags: Charles Darwin, creation, creationist, Darwin, Darwin's Racists, evolution, evolutionist, God, Hitler, racism, Ray Bohlin, Sharon Sebastian

Ireland’s Irish Independent News has posted a great article on Steve Timm and his book Mind Your Own Back.

Timm developed the techniques in Mind Your Own Back after traditional medicine and techniques failed to give him relief for his back pain. The Mind Your Own Back book and techniques are now gaining popularity in many portions of the world.

The full article can be found at http://bit.ly/aL1Qi

Tags: back pain, chiropractor, Ireland, Mind Your Own Back, Steve Timm, stretching