Feature Film Based on Quirky, Controversial Flight Attendant Blog in the Works
Former flight attendant Ellen Simonetti has optioned the rights to her book, based on her controversial career-ending blog, to Toronto-based Hiltz Squared Media Group. Hiltz Squared has commissioned Simonetti to adapt the book into a screenplay. In turn, Simonetti has started a blog, http://queenofscreen.com [queenofscreen.com __title__ queenofscreen.com], to chronicle the creation of the screenplay, a comedy written for Katherine Heigl and Queen Latifah, among others, and tentatively titled The Queen of Sky Blog. 2008-10-13 (Friend of PRWeb: 10)

Gun-Toting Grandmas Take on Criminals in "The Bag Lady War"
When Senator Bart Farley goes on TV to say Social Security Funds should be used to build prisons, senior citizens Josie and Mabel decide to fight crime on their own by knocking off criminals. When they get caught, they expect to be put in prison to take advantage of the security, free food and medical care reserved for prisoners. 2008-10-13

"Magic and Sugar" Important Ingredients for Family Values and Making Quinceañera Dreams Come True - A Sweet Encounter and a Magical, Creative Workshop
On October 12th and 13th 2008 at Lebron Production Studios in upper Manhattan, Miriam Gautreaux and Isabella Wall will have the opportunity to show and inform the special guests and the press, the results of combining family values and the Quinceañera tradition. Add fun, imagination and quality to the original taste of the Dominican budding to create a spectacular and delicious cake, one of the main focal points of any memorable celebration. 2008-10-12

Dorrance Publishing Company Announces Recent Book Releases
Dorrance Publishing Company recently released the following titles. They are available for purchase at http://www.dorrancebookstore.com, brick and mortar bookstores, on-line bookstores or by calling (800) 788-7654. Media review copies are available by calling (800) 788-7654. 2008-10-12

Popular Greeting Card Artist Mike Scovel is Named 2008 Cartoonist of the Year
Mike Scovel, one of America's favorite greeting card artists, was named 2008 Cartoonist of the Year by the Academy of Western Artists at their annual awards ceremony on September 23rd at the Garland Theater in Garland, Texas. 2008-10-11

Wiley Holds Book Cover Design Contest Through October 31, 2008
Announcing the launch of Wiley Design Challenge, a book cover design contest for Photoshop For Right-Brainers: The Art of Photomanipulation, 3rd Edition by Al Ward 2008-10-11

Utamaro Revealed to a 21st Century Audience
UK author Gina Collia-Suzuki is set to launch the first book to focus on the subjects and themes depicted in the woodblock prints of 18th century Japanese artist Kitagawa Utamaro. 2008-10-11

How to Become Famous: Celebrity Consultant Featured in NY Times Now Available For Interview   In this bleak economy, it's more important than ever to become well known within your industry, city, and nationwide. Celebrity PR guru David Seaman's new book is now on shelves nationwide at Borders and Barnes & Noble. 2008-10-10 (Friend of PRWeb: 5)

New Book Calls for Modernizing the American Political System   In "The Major Forces Driving Humanity", Steven Zecola details how religion, politics, science, economics and even sports have shaped human behavior over time. To better capitalize on the power and direction of these major forces, Zecola argues for changes in the objectives and operations of the American political system. He proposes that: 1) there should be more visibility, accountability and control by citizens into government operations and 2) that citizens should adopt concrete benchmarks for elected officials to achieve on several key metrics that impact their well-being. 2008-10-10

Debut Novel Unleashes God's Fury   Pamela Young's novel, "Be Still," is set in a world degenerating into moral chaos -- a world of ego-driven, self-serving people who have replaced respect for God, our parents, our peers and authority with false self-esteem and moral relativism. 2008-10-10

BodyLogicMD Hormone Therapy Resourced in Suzanne Somers' New Book   Suzanne Somers' book, "Breakthrough: Eight Steps to Wellness" supports bioidentical hormones and references BodyLogicMD as an expert hormone therapy resource. 2008-10-10

Online Sensation "Hot Flashes" Is Latest First Wives World Property To Move From Web To Real World Success
Wildly-Popular First Wives World Blog By Mimi Schmir Sold To Amy Einhorn Books/Putnam As Hardcover Book. 2008-10-10

The Truth About Icewine: a Delicate Tasting Straight from a Poet's Heart
Poetry can be just like a fine, well-cellared wine. It ages with beauty, delicacy and grace. It warms the heart and the soul like a silken treasure to be savoured and cherished. 2008-10-10

New Book Profiles Twelve Women Winners of the Nobel Peace Prize
With today's announcement of the 2008 Nobel Peace Prize winner it is the perfect time to learn about the twelve women to have won the award in its history. Their stories are told in this new non-fiction book for young readers aged 9-13 published by Second Story Press. 2008-10-10

Race in America and the Race for the White House
In his controversial political thriller, Purple Poole, Samuel Richards doesn't shy away from the issue of race in America. As if it were ripped straight from today's political headlines, and the Obama candidacy, Purple Poole is a controversial story about a black man who spearheads an urban renaissance throughout America, and in the process makes an unexpected and forceful appearance on the stage of American presidential politics. 2008-10-09

Inkubook Photo Book Maker Offers Flickr Users Free Photo Books   Invite Friends & Scoop Photos from Flickr into a Gorgeous Photo Book 2008-10-09

'The Third Jesus' - Unity Webcast with Deepak Chopra - Takes New Look at What Jesus Really Taught   Series Explores "Jesus and the Awakening to God-Consciousness" Transcending Traditional Dogma and Religious Institutions 2008-10-09

Huge Graphic Novel Sale Online Thanksgiving Weekend   40% Off All Graphic Novels and Manga Titles at Midtown Comics' Online Comic Shop - Thursday, November 27, 2008 through Monday December 1, 2008. 2008-10-09

Margaret Lynch Interviews Canadian National Bestselling Author Michael Losier on Her Weekly Talk Show on VoiceAmerica
Internet broadcasting pioneer, producing and syndicating online audio and video, today announced that the author of "Law of Attraction: The Science of Attracting More of What You Want and Less of What You Don't", Michael Losier will join Margaret Lynch on her Stress Vs Success radio show on the Voice America, online internet talk radio network, on October 16th, 2008. 2008-10-09 (Friend of PRWeb: 59)

Holidays are the Best Time to Start a Family Cookbook
Family Cookbooks are a great way to preserve favorite family foods and they also make great gifts. 2008-10-09 (Friend of PRWeb: 12)

New Book, "Sarah Barracuda: The Rise of Sarah Palin," Examining VP Candidate To Release October 12th.
"Fans may love her even more; enemies will find more reasons to hate her," says author. "Sarah Barracuda: The Rise of Sarah Palin", is set to be released on October 12th. Written by author Mark Joseph, a regular contributor to both Foxnews.com and The Huffington Post, it is the first major book to be released after Palin's vice presidential nomination and gives readers an inside look at Palin's early years in Alaska and unlikely journey from hockey Mom to candidate for vice president of the United States. 2008-10-09

Jimmy D. Robinson's TIMEWARP Travels to The 51st Annual Grammy® Awards   American poet and lyricist Jimmy D. Robinson releases his fifteenth work entitled 'TIMEWARP,' which will be included in The 51st Annual Grammy® Awards VIP gift bags. Famed dance club diva CEEVOX prepares to the hit the studio to record new Robinson single titled 'In the Night.' The 'A Tiny Shoe' remix package is hitting clubs around the world with DJ promotion in full effect. 2008-10-08

2008 Publishers Choice Award - 'Ecumensus'   Noted for its timely message of hope and inspiration in a world full of religious conflict, author Clifford Lane Mark tells the story of the seven people who are challenged to find the wise ones, sages and saints of all religions who will meet to establish the next spiritual template. 2008-10-08

ACROPOLIS NOW! Ancient Tragedy "The Bacchae" Inspires Harrowing Contemporary Thriller, "Night of the Furies"   Los Angeles author David Angsten (http://www.davidangsten.com) has followed up his best-selling Mexican treasure-hunt adventure, "DARK GOLD", with a sequel set in the Greek Isles called "NIGHT OF THE FURIES" (Thomas Dunne Books/St. Martin's Press). The contemporary story is loosely based on "The Bacchae" of Euripides, the classic Greek tragedy of madness and horror. Angsten is a screenwriter and video director, and a senior story analyst for Atchity Entertainment International. "...an instant author to watch." Rod Lott, Bookgasm; "…a stylish, intelligent writer…" Publisher's Weekly. 2008-10-08

A Moving Story of Love and Friendship
Cerulea, the newly released second installment of Veronica Tabares' Behold the Eye trilogy, takes readers into ever more fantastic depths, daring to lift the veils between reality and illusion. 2008-10-08

Oceanview Publishing Announces the Forthcoming Release of Fatal February by Barbara Levenson
Oceanview Publishing announces the forthcoming release of Fatal February by Barbara Levenson. Fatal February will be available nationwide on February 1, 2009. 2008-10-08

Hamilton Sleuth-turned-Author Launches Detective Novel Series
Author and former private investigator, Jim Shephard, celebrates the launch of his debut novel, P.E.Eyes (Brigham Press), at Lowville United Church's Art-Lit event, 2:00 P.M., Saturday, October 18th. Shephard will read from the first in a series of Ben and Vern Detective Novels© and speak about the inspiration behind the writing of the book. Signed copies of P.E. Eyes, the account of two novice private investigators in the fictitious seaside town of Misty Harbour, Prince Edward Island will be made available to the public 2008-10-08

An Evening of Food, Wine and Memories AMARCORD: Marcella Remember
Join ChefShop.com as we welcome Marcella Hazan to Seattle to celebrate the launch of her long awaited memoirs, "Amarcord: Marcella Remembers." This event will take place at ChefShop.com's Seattle warehouse (1415 Elliott Ave. West between Magnolia and Queen Anne) on Tuesday evening, October 14, 2008. It promises to be an evening to remember. 2008-10-08

StoriesWithinReach.com Launch Allows Parents to Customize and Publish Children's Storybooks Affordably
A whole world of young children and their families are discovering an enchanting new destination for children's storybooks written by moms, dads, grandparents and authors who now are able to affordably publish and share their wonderful creations with kids everywhere. Fun, charming, adventurous and interesting tales and rhymes come to life in economical publications from StoriesWithinReach.com. 2008-10-08

Bill Glynn Releases His Most Controversial Ideas in a New 40 Page Booklet I.O.U.S.A. NOT! USA Owes US!   According to Glynn, the most controversial issues facing America and simple solutions; to eliminate the National Deficit, avoid Economic War, Elimination of Special Interests. Every Politician and Citizen should read this eye opening guide before the election. 2008-10-07

"BRIO Sponsors 'Mastering the Rockefeller Habits' Business Seminar"
The contract publisher is hosting the event October 7-8 at the Cityplace Conference center in Dallas. 2008-10-07

Does The Secret's Author Rhonda Byrne Have a Male Version of Herself? Laura Fair Rose by Gene Geter
When it comes to karma, we are always receiving exactly what we deserve or are we? 2008-10-07

African American, Fortune 100 Company Executive Turns Entertainment Entrepreneur   Roland Laird is a critically acclaimed author with a passion for his culture and his community. On October 3 2008, at the height of the U.S. financial crisis, Roland left his position as a VP of Technology at a wholly-owned subsidiary of a Global Fortune 100 company to grow his near 20-year-old side business Posro Media into the country's leading convergent entertainment company specializing in African American culture. 2008-10-07

Casinojobs4u.com Announces Release of e-book and e-video "How to Get a Job as a Casino Dealer"
CasinoJobs4u.com new e-book and e-video "How to Get a Job as a Casino Dealer" goes behind the gaming tables for an insider's look at casino careers. Casino Executive Anthony Girouard says casino careers are hotter than ever and the gaming captial of the world Las Vegas is leading the demand for qualified casino dealers. 2008-10-07

Award-winning Fire Safety Materials from CSN Ideal Resource for Fire Prevention Week: "Fire Safety" Includes Family Friendly Booklet and DVD Aimed at Kids   During National Fire Prevention Week (October 5th to 11th), fire safety advocates in communities across North America will be focusing on education as a means of fire prevention. Community Safety NetTM, a leading provider of educational safety resources for children, is pleased to support this important initiative with its award-winning fire safety materials that are specially designed for kids and their families. 2008-10-07

Slap A Story Second Beta Launch: A Social Network for Readers and Writers Alike
Slap A Story (http://www.slapastory.com), an online social community for writers and fans of reading, today announced the release of the second beta of its network. 2008-10-07