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News: Book Printer DiggyPOD’s Parent Company Acquires Long Overdue Books, Creating a Full-Service Home for Independent Authors | CitizenWire

TECUMSEH, Mich. /CitizenWire/ — The parent company of DiggyPOD, Everbrook Holdings, announced the acquisition of Long Overdue Books, a Chicago-area publishing company known for guiding authors from first draft to finished book. The deal closed on May 15, 2026, and brings Long Overdue Books into the Everbrook family alongside DiggyPOD. DiggyPOD is a Tecumseh, Michigan-based […]

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News: ‘Rings of Saturn: Enemy Within’ Launches as New Military Sci-Fi Thriller Inspired by UFO Narratives, Space Command Myths, and Deep Space Conflict Themes | CitizenWire

FORT MYERS, Fla. /CitizenWire/ — “Rings of Saturn: Enemy Within” (ISBN: 978-1834380247), released March 27, 2026, through Tellwell Publishing, is a new military science fiction novel by pilot and flight instructor David Brandon. The book launches into a cultural moment marked by renewed global interest in UAP (Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena), government transparency discussions, and science […]

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News: Debut Author Tina Rastelli Awarded Prestigious 2026 Eric Hoffer Grand Prize | CitizenWire

SWEDESBORO, N.J. /CitizenWire/ — During an unexpected betrayal, juggling career and single motherhood, along with financial difficulties, Tina Rastelli started journaling prayerful appeals to God, which would become, “A Story to Tell: From Single to Surrendered” (ISBN 979-8218457594; published by Single to Surrender), and win the prestigious 2026 Eric Hoffer Grand Prize, as it was […]

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News: You Are Invited to Dinner: Three Years of Rebellion as Austin Tea Party Replaces the Runway with Living Theater | CitizenWire

AUSTIN, Texas /CitizenWire/ — This June the Austin Tea Party is executing a coup d’état on the traditional fashion runway, replacing static modeling with an immersive, five-stage theatrical experience that treats design as what it is, a living, breathing extension of being human.

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News: Marin Shakespeare Company Opens Vibrant, Pride-Forward Production of ‘As You Like It’ | CitizenWire

SAN RAFAEL, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — Love takes center stage under the summer sky as Marin Shakespeare Company presents “As You Like It,” adapted and directed by Evren Odcikin and running June 19 through July 19 at the Forest Meadows Amphitheatre. A dazzling, music-filled, fashion-forward romp through the Forest of Arden. Joyous and romantic, this reimagining […]

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News: Three Readers’ Favorite Reviewers Call Velinwood Novel ‘Singular’ – No Comparison in Contemporary Fantasy | CitizenWire

VANCOUVER, Wash. /CitizenWire/ — Velinwood Publishing announced today that “Bunny, The Hidden Record: The First Empty Throne” (ISBN: 979-8950622007), the second novel by Her Majesty of Ink and Exit Wounds (Rebecca Maehlum), has received three five-star reviews from Readers’ Favorite – with each reviewer independently reaching the same conclusion: there is no comparable book currently […]

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News: COME HUNGRY: Austin Tea Party Dismantles the Traditional Runway with an Immersive Fashion Experience Grounded in Mutual Aid | CitizenWire

AUSTIN, Texas /CitizenWire/ — Seven to nine in the evening of June 20th, and noon to two on the 21st, the Austin fashion scene is tearing down the runway and inviting you to feast. Austin Tea Party announces its upcoming narrative-driven, multi-sensory production, an immersive experience that sits heavily at the dark, beautiful intersection of […]

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News: 11 Exceptional Good Reads make the 2026 Q1 BOOKS TO BOOKMARK List: What to Read Next | CitizenWire

TEMECULA, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — Publishers Newswire (PNW), an online news publisher covering books, music, indie film, and software launched in 2004, today announced its latest semi-annual “books to bookmark” list for Q1 of 2026, noting 11 new and exceptional “good reads” from small publishers based in North America. These recently published books are often overlooked […]

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News: USA vs. Paraguay Watch Party with Global Music featuring International Artists comes to Redmond | CitizenWire

SEATTLE, Wash. /CitizenWire/ — Global Artists Collective and Flatstick Pub Redmond present “World Beat & Big Screen Soccer,” a free community celebration on Friday, June 12, 2026, featuring live international music and big-screen viewing of the USA vs. Paraguay world soccer match. The event is produced by Global Artists Collective in association with Flatstick Pub […]

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News: Anima Initiative Presents ‘VENIA’s Dear, Sincerely,’ at Travel Town Museum | CitizenWire

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — Anima Initiative, the Los Angeles-based nonprofit dedicated to supporting independent and underrepresented artists through interdisciplinary programming, presents “VENIA’s Dear, Sincerely,” – a one-day immersive cultural experience taking place Saturday, June 6, 2026 at the historic Travel Town Museum in Griffith Park.

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News: Generations of Seattle Talent Unite for ‘Intersections of Soul, Jazz and Hip-Hop’ at Seattle Center | CitizenWire

SEATTLE, Wash. /CitizenWire/ — Global Artists Collective, F-Rock Inc., and Seattle’s Artists at the Center program proudly present “Intersections of Soul, Jazz & Hip-Hop Across the Generations” on May 31, 2026. This rare performance unites generations of artists and music genres, featuring Grammy-nominated jazz artist Nathan Breedlove alongside his nephew, B-Boy Fidget (aka Marcus Sharpe), […]

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News: Theatrical Artist Tonoccus McClain Gives Voice to Systemic Challenges in a Riveting Multimedia Theater Piece at the Hollywood Fringe Festival | CitizenWire

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — Tonoccus McClain, prolific actor, writer and maker of all things theatrical is pouring his heart and soul into a deeply personal work in his first venture as a producer and writer at The Hollywood Fringe Festival. Known for being an open-ended festival with bold experimental performances, Tonoccus aims to expand […]

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News: The UPSHOT League Announces Expansive Multi-Platform Media Distribution for Inaugural 2026 Basketball Season | CitizenWire

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. /CitizenWire/ — The UPSHOT League will launch its inaugural 2026 season with one of the most comprehensive media distribution strategies ever assembled for a startup women’s sports league, combining the national Scripps Sports Network FAST channel, global streaming with YouTube and local over-the-air television distribution, including in all four Upshot League markets (Greensboro, […]

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News: ‘What Remains After’ by Pauline J. Grabia Explores Trauma, Memory, and the Long Road to Healing | CitizenWire

WELLAND, Ontario, Canada /CitizenWire/ — Released by Tellwell Publishing, “What Remains After” by Pauline J. Grabia (ISBN: 978-1834384511) is a literary psychological suspense novel that examines the lasting impact of childhood trauma, the fragility of memory, and the difficult path toward forgiveness and survival.

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News: The UPSHOT League Announces Inaugural Team Rosters Ahead of Historic Opening Season | CitizenWire

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. /CitizenWire/ — The UPSHOT League today announced the official rosters for its four founding franchises – the Jacksonville WAVES, Savannah STEEL, Charlotte CROWN, and Greensboro GROOVE – featuring more than 40 athletes with WNBA, international, and elite NCAA experience.

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News: New Book ‘The Super Seeders: How Plant Scientists Are Racing to Protect Global Food Security Amid Climate Change and Disease’ Explores the Hidden Global Revolution in Food Security | CitizenWire

KANSAS CITY, Mo. /CitizenWire/ — Author and entrepreneur Miles Hillmann announces the release of his new book, “The Super Seeders: How Plant Scientists Are Racing to Protect Global Food Security Amid Climate Change and Disease” (ISBN: 978-1834188355, released May 2, 2026 by Tellwell Publishing), a deeply researched and compelling account of the global scientific effort […]

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News: New Book Uncovers VERIFIABLE Research in Health and Medicine Indicating That Fiber Can Counteract Saturated Fat, Calories and Other Junk Food Components – Supporting Less Restrictive Cholesterol and Weight Control | CitizenWire

CHICAGO, Ill. /CitizenWire/ — Health writer DéShond G Barnes has launched a new book “Counteract the Junk: How Research Shows That Fiber Can Counteract the Physiological Effects of Saturated Fat, Calories and Other Junk Food Components – A Flexible Anti-Diet Approach to Staying Healthy” (ISBN: 979-8245516394).

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News: Karen L. Hatch Releases Powerful New Book on Healing from Covert Abuse and Reclaiming Self-Worth | CitizenWire

DETROIT, Mich. /CitizenWire/ — Transformational life coach and speaker Karen L. Hatch announces the release of her powerful new book, “Knife in Shining Armor: Overcoming the Shock of Deception” (ISBN: 978-1834189499), published March 27, 2026, through Tellwell Publishing. In this deeply personal and empowering work, Hatch shares her journey through covert emotional, psychological, and spiritual […]

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News: Reiki Master, meditation guide, breathwork facilitator and mother of twins writes the children’s book she wishes she had as a child | CitizenWire

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — When Ani Lalazarian changed careers in 2020, leaving the fashion world to become an energy healer, breathwork facilitator and spiritual guide, she held tight to one conviction: that children and adults all carry a special light within them-they simply need the tools to find it. Now, Dragonfly Dreams Press, LLC […]

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News: A Father’s Memoir and Practical Guide for High-Conflict Co-Parenting Available June 16: Calling Out the Shadows | CitizenWire

GULF BREEZE, Fla. /CitizenWire/ — What happens when silence protects the wrong person? That’s a core question at the heart of “Calling Out the Shadows: A Father’s Stand Against the Current” (ISBN: 979-8995335115). Written by Neal Winsomer, it’s scheduled for release on June 16, 2026 through Neal Winsomer Publishing LLC.

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News: Just Announced: Award-Winning Documentary ‘Wolf’s Message’ Begins Streaming Free on Tubi April 29 Across Global Markets | CitizenWire

NEW YORK, N.Y. /CitizenWire/ — The award-winning documentary “Wolf’s Message” will begin streaming free on Tubi starting April 29, expanding its reach across international markets including the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia, and New Zealand; inspired by the best-selling book by acclaimed spiritual teacher and former U.S. Navy Commander Suzanne Giesemann.

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News: Long Beach Post and Long Beach Business Journal Join The LA Local | CitizenWire

LONG BEACH, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — The Long Beach Post and Long Beach Business Journal, two of the city’s most trusted independent news outlets, are joining The LA Local, a nonprofit news organization dedicated to building and supporting community-centered newsrooms across Los Angeles County. By joining The LA Local, the Post and Business Journal gain access […]

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News: Music Director of the Lowell Chamber Orchestra to Lead Historic U.S. Premiere of Joaquín Rodrigo’s ‘La azucena de Quito’ | CitizenWire

LOWELL and ARLINGTON, Mass. /CitizenWire/ — The Lowell Chamber Orchestra proudly announces that its Music Director, Orlando Cela, will conduct the United States premiere of “La azucena de Quito,” a rarely performed oratorio by Spanish composer Joaquín Rodrigo, with the Philharmonic Society of Arlington in May.

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News: Lowell Chamber Orchestra Presents ‘Heroism’: A Free Concert Featuring Beethoven’s ‘Eroica,’ and an obscure work by Marianna Martines | CitizenWire

LOWELL, Mass. /CitizenWire/ — The Lowell Chamber Orchestra (LCO) will close its seventh season with “Heroism,” a powerful and thought-provoking orchestral program on Sunday, April 26, 2026 at 3:00 PM at the Richard and Donahue Academic Arts Center in Middlesex Community College. True to LCO’s mission, the concert is free and open to the public.

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News: Larrea Press Announces ‘Miscalculated Risks’ Nominated for Book of the Year | CitizenWire

SISTERS, Ore. /CitizenWire/ — Larrea Press today announced its book “Miscalculated Risks: Attacked, Crippled, Paralyzed, Drowning, Unconscious and Freezing in The Wild (Just Not All At Once)” (ISBN: 979-8998909504), by Michael Cooper has been selected as a finalist for Adventure, Sports & Recreation Book of the Year by Foreword INDIES – one of the most […]

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News: Epic Fantasy Trilogy ‘The Chronicles of Hadúr’ Celebrates Completion with New Free TTRPG Campaigns Set in Arisea | CitizenWire

CALGARY, Alberta, Canada /CitizenWire/ — Epic fantasy author Michal Snaerravn announces the completion of his acclaimed trilogy, “The Chronicles of Hadúr,” with the release of “Mist of Akhlys” (ISBN: 978-1834181714), published December 21, 2025, through Tellwell Publishing, alongside the launch of a new, free tabletop role-playing game (TTRPG) campaign series inspired by the books.

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News: Legendary Studio Drummer Howard Farber Celebrates 60th Anniversary of ‘They’re Coming to Take Me Away, Ha-Haaa!’ | CitizenWire

NEW YORK, N.Y. /CitizenWire/ — Veteran studio drummer and record producer Howard Farber is marking the 60th anniversary of the novelty smash “They’re Coming to Take Me Away, Ha-Haaa!” – a record on which Farber performed all drums, tambourines, and hand clapping, and for which he also coined the name Napoleon XIV.

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News: Kevin Sorbo to Star in ‘The Gathering Place,’ Film Inspired by Delray Beach Senior Center Helping Seniors Overcome Isolation | CitizenWire

DELRAY BEACH, Fla. /CitizenWire/ — Acclaimed actor Kevin Sorbo is set to participate in the upcoming feature film “The Gathering Place,” a new JC Films production inspired by a Delray Beach senior center operated by South Florida Medical and Behavioral Health Institute, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.

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News: Yasmin Levy Brings ‘One More Night with Yasmin Levy’ to Chicago on Her US Tour After 10 Years | CitizenWire

CHICAGO, Ill. /CitizenWire/ — Internationally acclaimed singer and songwriter Yasmin Levy will open her long-awaited return to the United States with the tour “One More Night with Yasmin Levy” in Chicago on April 18, marking the first concert of the tour. The journey will then continue through Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Miami, and Washington, D.C., […]

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News: Jazz Fest Pompano Beach Returns for a Spectacular 5th Year | CitizenWire

POMPANO BEACH, Fla. /CitizenWire/ — Pompano Beach Arts proudly announces the return of Jazz Fest Pompano Beach for its milestone 5th year, taking place Saturday, April 18 and Sunday, April 19, 2026. Set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Atlantic Ocean, this free, two-day festival brings together world-class headliners and an exceptional showcase of South […]

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News: ‘My Ripple Effect’ Inspires Everyday Heroes: New Faith Film Starring Dean Cain, Kevin Sorbo and Eddie McClintock Premieres April 1 | CitizenWire

TAMPA, Fla. /CitizenWire/ — What if the smallest act of kindness could change the world? That’s the question at the heart of “My Ripple Effect,” a bold new faith and family film from JC Films and Joshuacord – hitting screens this week and starring fan favorites Dean Cain, Kevin Sorbo, Eddie McClintock and Michael Sigler.

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News: From ‘Bug Man’ to Nine-Figure Exit: Cameron Bawden Reveals the Blueprint in New Book ‘Home Service Empire’ | CitizenWire

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — In his powerful new book, “Home Service Empire: How I Built, Scaled, and Sold a Family of Businesses Worth Over $100 Million” (ISBN: 978-196833-852 paperback; 978-1968339869 ebook; 978-1968339845 hardcover; Legacy Launch Pad Publishing), entrepreneur Cameron Bawden shares the battle-tested blueprint behind building one of Arizona’s largest privately owned home service […]

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News: Mission Alpha: Take Flight in Your Career Transition – Aaron Jones Empowers Australian Defence Force Veterans to Navigate Civilian Careers with Confidence | CitizenWire

VICTORIA, Australia /CitizenWire/ — Leaving military service can be one of the most significant transitions in a person’s life, filled with both uncertainty and opportunity. In his debut guide, “Mission Alpha: Take Flight in Your Career Transition” (Paperback ISBN: 978-1779622709) published March 2026 by Tellwell Publishing, author and veteran advocate Aaron Jones delivers a clear, […]

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News: Camino Author Spearheads New Pilgrim Tradition Along the Camino de Santiago | CitizenWire

SAN DIEGO, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — The Santiago de Compostela Pilgrim’s Reception Office in Spain reports that 530,999 people received a Compostela certificate of completion in 2025, up 6% over 2024. Author Karin Kiser of Camino Chronicles Press says the actual number of people walking or biking the Camino de Santiago routes is more than that […]

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News: Lowell Chamber Orchestra Announces Young Artist Competition and Call-for-Scores Finalists | CitizenWire

LOWELL, Mass. /CitizenWire/ — The Lowell Chamber Orchestra is proud to announce the finalists of its annual Young Artist Competition, along with the selection of 15 outstanding works from its Call-for-Scores initiative-together highlighting a vibrant season of emerging performers and composers.

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News: Global Foundation Launches to Reawaken Cultural Identity | CitizenWire

LAS VEGAS, Nev. /CitizenWire/ — For centuries, the first sacred music written in the Americas lay hidden in archives, waiting to be rediscovered. Now, an international effort is bringing those voices back to life. The Guardians of Culture & Arts Foundation (GOCA), a newly established 501(c)(3) nonprofit headquartered in Las Vegas, has officially launched with […]

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News: New Memoir ‘The Last Neighborhood: A South Philly Memoir’ Tells a Powerful Story of Faith, Family, and Fighting for Respect | CitizenWire

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. /CitizenWire/ — Author and former professional boxer Mike Rafferty announces the release of his new memoir, “The Last Neighborhood: A South Philly Memoir” (ISBN: 978-1834189406; March 2026, by Tellwell Publishing) a deeply personal coming-of-age story set in the working-class streets of South Philadelphia.

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News: FILMCARD USA Releases MARVEL Digital Comics Full Series Archives | CitizenWire

RED BANK, N.J. /CitizenWire/ — FILMCARD USA launched the first wave of (5) titles include: X-Men (750+ issues), Iron Man (750+ issues), The Amazing Spider-Man (1,000+ issues), Fantastic Four (750+ issues), and Captain America (750+ issues). Each set compilation spans over 60 years, offering collectors something extraordinary: the ability to own and access Marvel’s complete […]

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News: Dolby Theatre Hollywood, Home of the Academy Awards®, to Soon Be Powered by On-Site Renewable Energy Beginning in 2027 | CitizenWire

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — The Dolby Theatre in Hollywood announced today a major sustainability milestone: the 2027 Oscars ceremony and all other events and concerts starting in 2027, will be supported by on-site renewable energy and related infrastructure, marking a significant leap towards reducing the environmental footprint of one of the world’s most recognized […]

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