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While many authors opt for a crash course in publishing and ultimately struggle to the point that they fall off the radar, Illinois’ Donna Brooks has quite literally travelled the world to learn how it is really done. Having seen huge success self-publishing her own books, Brooks is now on a mission to help other struggling children’s authors by launching her own and wholly-unique new publishing company.

While most poets put entertainment first, Vidal Joy uses his way with words to literally change the lives of his readers. This celebrated and highly-educated California poet offers his audience an opportunity to gain new perspectives on the mundane and close each book empowered to make their own mark on the world.

Thousands have wondered what happened to the stars of ‘Mystery Science Theatre 3000’, a cult television show that aired for eleven seasons up until 1999. They haven’t been hiding! In fact, many of the cast members have since collaborated to form RiffTrax – producing hilarious commentaries to popular movies that are simulcast to over six-hundred movie theatres four times a year. But Hollywood creations are not all they are tearing up; Bill Corbett (Crow T. Robot) is now venturing into the world of comic books to retell the Christmas story as it’s never been told before.

While the Occupy Movement has seemingly slipped off the media’s radar, millions of citizens are still working diligently for economic and social equality. These values have been the backbone of political pundit VC. Weeks’ articles for decades and, wanting to offer like-minded authors their own platform for success, Weeks recently helped launch “99% Books”, with a mandate to publish progressive fiction for the 21st-Century.

Millions of people around the world dream of living in places like Northern Vermont, where the weather, seasons, animals and landscapes take on a compelling life of their own. Artist Jerry Johnson is one of the lucky few to call the region home and, having spent a lifetime being inspired by his surroundings, is bringing to market a unique book that provides so much more than a weekend read.

Susan Love was rescued at age five from a house fire and placed in foster care for the rest of her youth. Love is proof that a child in foster care is capable of success; she has since excelled as a model, educator and most recently – author of a cherished children’s book.

While children’s books have long been a staple of every household and upbringing, readers and critics are currently crying out for wholly-unique new narratives that don’t succumb to recycling of the ‘same-old’ concepts. Thankfully, author Lisa Schmid is bucking the trend with gusto. Her new book proves that…well…weird can often be really cool!

While Peon may look like an inconspicuous little plastic frog, he is about to make a vital contribution to global conservation efforts, by watering plants using water…well…out of thin air. It’s all thanks to Canada’s Waterator Industries Inc., who are pioneering a new use for Atmospheric Water Generation. With less than 3% of the world’s water being drinkable, the device will save the precious stuff coming out of taps from being used for a non-consumable purpose.

Googling ‘The Rape Diner’ is a shocking experience, with the thousands of news articles and analyses depicting what first appears to be the plot of an insensitive and twisted movie. But it’s all true – on Memorial Day evening in 1982, five worthless thugs really did create carnage that will make anyone sick to their stomach. Two pivotal figures from the night’s aftermath are now collaborating on a most unique new novel that straddles fact and fiction with gripping aplomb.

When most kids are sent to their bedrooms, they sulk in the corner or bang the door until Mom and Dad give in for the sake of sanity. However, Thomas Key Maddox enjoys being sent to his room, as it provides yet another opportunity for him to put pen to paper and indulge in his passion for writing. Now aged just eleven, Maddox has achieved success beyond his years through the publication of a children’s book that is part heartwarming story and part celebration of global art.