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News: The beloved novel and cult classic ‘The Joy of Funerals’ is set for a special edition rerelease | CitizenWire

NEW YORK, N.Y. /CitizenWire/ — “The Joy of Funerals” (ISBN: 979-8988500018) hailed as “Six Feet Under” meets “Sex & the City” – was originally released in 2003 by St. Martin’s Press. In honor of its 20th anniversary, Palagram Press is reissuing the novel on Oct. 2, 2023, to highlight this triumphant milestone with an updated […]

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News: Educator, Actress and Civil Rights Activist Releases Debut Children’s Picture Book | CitizenWire

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. /CitizenWire/ — Dr. Gwendolyn Mukes, a Los Angeles based actress, renowned educator and civil rights activist presents her debut children’s book, “Gwen Didn’t Care” (ISBN: 979-8985784428) at Full Circle Bookstore on August 26, 1900 NW Expy, Oklahoma City, OK, at 3 p.m. “Gwen Didn’t Care” honors the 65th Anniversary of the nation’s […]

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News: FineShare Singify: Ignite Your Music Creation with Next Level of AI Song Covers | CitizenWire

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — FineShare is an intelligent software company that offers innovative solutions to enhance multimedia experiences for individuals and businesses. In July, FineShare launched Online Voice Changer which is based on AI Voice Cloning technology. This month, FineShare is proud to introduce FineShare Singify, an innovative and free AI song cover generator […]

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News: Black Wall Street Survivor Viola Ford Fletcher Tribute: NYC Buildings Illuminate in Remembrance of International Day of the Slave and Buried Stories | CitizenWire

NEW YORK, N.Y. /CitizenWire/ — Tonight, the heart of New York City will resonate with a poignant tribute as its iconic buildings don a solemn hue in honor of the International Day of Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition. This visual gesture carries a profound significance, paying homage to both an exceptional individual […]

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News: The Black Hollywood Education and Resource Center’s 25th Annual Reel Black Men Short Film Showcase | CitizenWire

HOLLYWOOD, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — The Black Hollywood Education and Resource Center (BHERC) will host its 25th Annual Reel Black Men Short Film Showcase and Virtual Film Festival. All in-person events will be held September 22-23, 2023, at the Regal L.A. Live in Downtown Los Angeles, California and the Virtual Festival will be streamed via BHERC.TV, […]

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News: WOWSA Statement on ‘Nyad’ Movie on Netflix – The Swim, The Scandal, The Silence | CitizenWire

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — Having received Diana Nyad’s submissions for official swim ratification twice, the World Open Water Swimming Association (WOWSA) would like to provide perspective on Netflix’s upcoming film “Nyad” featuring Annette Bening and Jodie Foster. It is important for viewers to understand that this film is based on Diana Nyad’s book, which […]

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News: Debut Author Dewalt du Plessis Unveils Captivating Sci-fi / Fantasy Novel ‘Ash Moonlight’ | CitizenWire

QUEENSLAND, Australia /CitizenWire/ — Emerging author Dewalt du Plessis introduces readers to his mesmerizing imagination and world-building skills in his debut novel, “Ash Moonlight” (ISBN: 978-0228886617; July, 2022). Originally conceived as song lyrics, “Ash Moonlight” has blossomed into a captivating tale set in a post-apocalyptic world. In this era, following The Great Star Fall, the […]

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News: A Deadly Foe Is On The Horizon, But Krell’s Past May Be Deadlier – Fantasy Author Releases Riveting Sequel Of Paladins And Gods | CitizenWire

TORONTO, Ontario /CitizenWire/ — A fantastical story set in a world where paladins are heroes and the champions of the gods finds itself in the shadow of a looming threat. Their only choice? To rely on the services of an uneducated, incapable and stubborn paladin named Krell, whose adventures we follow again in the fantasy […]

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News: Inked Gaming Launches August Kickstarter Campaign to Introduce New Customizable Trading Card Game Supplies | CitizenWire

CORVALLIS, Ore. /CitizenWire/ — A leading provider of high-quality trading card game accessories, Inked Gaming, is thrilled to announce the launch of its first-ever Kickstarter campaign on Aug. 17, 2023. This initiative will gather support from the tabletop game community, worldwide, to help launch a range of custom and artist-designed products.

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News: New Self-Help Expert Podcast Career Coaching Episodes | CitizenWire

CANAL WINCHESTER, Ohio /CitizenWire/ — Miss Corrinne Walker, world-renowned self-help expert and certified career coach, is excited to announce new episodes of her hit podcast, how to change careers and what to do before and after an interview. In these new episodes, Miss Walker discusses a range of topics related to career coaching, including how […]

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News: Author Safiya Andrews Announces Her Latest Book, ‘The Awkward Art of Being: Turn Your Awkward Into Your Awesome!’ | CitizenWire

PHOENIX, Ariz. /CitizenWire/ — Safiya Andrews, an Arizona-based author, today announced the release of her latest book “The Awkward Art of Being: Turn Your Awkward Into Your Awesome!” (ISBN: 979-8988421801). Her captivating guidebook takes readers on a transformative journey through the intricacies of social interaction, embracing the beauty of awkwardness and empowering individuals to navigate […]

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News: Pompano Beach Arts Announces Headliners for Jazz Fest Pompano Beach 2024 – Branford Marsalis Leads an All-Star Internationally Acclaimed Lineup | CitizenWire

POMPANO BEACH, Fla. /CitizenWire/ — Pompano Beach Arts is proud to announce the headlining acts for Jazz Fest Pompano Beach 2024. Grammy(r) Award-winning saxophonist Branford Marsalis, one of the most iconic jazz musicians of our time, leads a stellar lineup of internationally renowned artists including Ms. Lisa Fischer & Grand Baton, David Sanchez, and Najee.

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News: Wonder of Dinosaurs, home to the largest dinosaur exhibit on the west coast, is excited to announce its newest and most luminescent exhibit yet, Dinos-A-Glow | CitizenWire

REDONDO BEACH, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — Already a favorite destination for dinosaur enthusiasts, Wonder of Dinosaurs’ new Dinos-A-Glow exhibit promises to immerse visitors in an intriguing world of prehistoric life like never before. Vivid, glow-in-the-dark dinosaur models will cast an enchanting spell, transporting visitors back to pre-historic times and illuminating the fascinating world of these ancient […]

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News: Printed In Blood Celebrates MoMA’s Inclusion of ‘I Spit On Your Grave’ with new Scriptbook | CitizenWire

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — Printed in Blood, a publisher of art books, is proud to present a collector’s edition “I Spit On Your Grave Scriptbook.” The book features 144 pages of art, essays, and ephemera honoring 45 years of the iconic film. The book celebrates the inclusion of Meir Zarchi’s 1978 cult classic “I […]

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News: Publishers Newswire announces semi-annual Books to Bookmark List for Aug. 2023 – 6 Great Children’s Books You’ve Likely Never Seen | CitizenWire

TEMECULA, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — Publishers Newswire (PNW), a news publisher covering books, music and software launched in 2004, has announced its semiannual “books to bookmark” list of six new and interesting children’s books from small publishers and self-published authors in North America published over the past year. These children’s books are often overlooked due to […]

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News: Novelist Michelle Wildgen Joins Todos Santos Writers Workshop’s 2024 Winter Session | CitizenWire

TODOS SANTOS, Baja California Sur /CitizenWire/ — Novelist Michelle Wildgen has joined the faculty of the Todos Santos Writers Workshop for the 11th annual winter session, Feb. 4 – 10, 2024. Wildgen, a longtime editor at Tin House magazine, and author of four novels, will lead the fiction class. Wildgen joins Christopher Merrill (poetry), Karen […]

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News: New Book ‘And Then I Met You’ by Mackenzie Lee Illuminates an Enduring and Miraculous Love Story | CitizenWire

BOSTON, Mass. /CitizenWire/ — Author Mackenzie Lee unveils a heartwarming tale of eternal love that defies all odds in her latest book, “And Then I Met You” (IBSN: 978-0228887737; Released March, 2023). This poignant true story weaves a mesmerizing narrative of a love that transcends the boundaries of time, space, and even life itself.

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News: A Powerful Romance Of One Woman’s Journey With Grief And Hope: 91-Year-Old B.C. Woman Publishes Debut Romance Novel | CitizenWire

VANCOUVER, B.C. /CitizenWire/ — A romantic fictional story that follows a long-time single mother’s experience with grief, hope, faith, and healing. “Find Me on 4th Street” (ISBN: 978-0228884606; paperback) is Vancouver, B.C. author Colleen Kanten Carbol’s debut novel at the age of 91.

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News: A New Powerful Multimedia Tool Expands Content Creators’ Fan Followers and Enriches Community Interactions | CitizenWire

MIDDLETOWN, N.Y. /CitizenWire/ — Gan Jing World announced release of Multimedia Format Hashtag Aggregation, a powerful feature that tags together content across multiple media types: videos, shorts, live streams, articles, blogs, photos, and soon podcasts.

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News: The Self-Help Expert Podcast Celebrates One Year of Life-Changing Insights | CitizenWire

CANAL WINCHESTER, Ohio /CitizenWire/ — After 12 episodes featuring renowned self-help experts, Miss Corrinne Walker is celebrating the one-year anniversary of The Self-Help Expert Podcast. Launched on August 26, 2022, the podcast provides practical advice and actionable strategies to help listeners live their best lives.

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News: Alan Palmer, actor, singer, writer and gentle advocate is opening a one man show this week Off-Broadway at the HERE Arts Center, in New York City | CitizenWire

NEW YORK CITY, N.Y. /CitizenWire/ — Alan Palmer is pouring his heart and soul into a beautiful adaptation of a historical topic that is almost too hauntingly familiar, poignant and incredibly needing to be re-examined in this present environment. “Chanteuse” is a one-man musical play about a gay man living in Nazi controlled Germany doing […]

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News: ‘The Children of Light: Book I’ is a new adventure picture book for children | CitizenWire

KEARNY, N.J. /CitizenWire/ — “The Children of Light: Book I” (ISBN: 978-1958377017; paper) is a picture book for children by co-authors Elizabeth and Adetoro Adekunle. The book follows the fun adventures of 4 friends who live in West Africa, as their town works on regaining electricity which was later obtained with solar power. Published by […]

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News: ‘The Shadow’ by Sloan Blecher – A challenging story of love, heartbreak, betrayal, and revenge | CitizenWire

SYDNEY, Australia /CitizenWire/ — Sloan Blecher’s literary fiction novel “The Shadow” (ISBN: 978-0228888840; June, 2023) is a heartbreaking story told in a heartwarming way of a family’s struggles when a new family moves next door. “The Shadow,” Blecher’s first novel, was released in 2023 and is now available on Amazon, Booktopia, and Barnes & Noble.

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News: Legacy Launch Pad Publishing Releases Non-fiction Book on Using Breathwork for Addiction Recovery | CitizenWire

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — Legacy Launch Pad Publishing is proud to release “Breath of Life: Finding Long-Term Recovery with Breathwork and Stepwork” (ISBN: 978-1-956955-87-3 (ebook); 978-1-956955-86-6 (paperback); 978-1956955859 (hardcover)), the first book by Nick Terry TNT, a breathwork specialist, cofounder of addiction rehab Honu House in Hawaii and owner of Breath of Life Recovery.

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News: Lowell Chamber Orchestra announces fifth season, largest yet | CitizenWire

LOWELL, Mass. /CitizenWire/ — The Lowell Chamber Orchestra has officially announced its fifth season, which will be comprised of seven concerts starting in September of this year, and running all the way until June of next year. Three soloists will be featured with the ensemble this season, two of them members of the orchestra itself.

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News: Rachel Slawson Crowned Miss Grand New York, Breaking Barriers and Inspiring Change | CitizenWire

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah /CitizenWire/ — Rachel Slawson, the trailblazing contestant who shattered boundaries as the first openly LGBTQ+ participant at Miss USA, has achieved another historic milestone by being crowned Miss Grand New York. Her remarkable journey serves as a powerful inspiration, redefining beauty pageants and championing inclusivity.

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News: New Crime Novel ‘NEEDLES’ Highlights Historic Town | CitizenWire

NAPLES, Fla. /CitizenWire/ — Historic Needles, California was the last stop on the historic Route 66. It was a “welcome to California” for highway drivers through decades past. Famously name-dropped in “Grapes of Wrath,” Needles was a prominent site and stopping point for migrant workers fleeing The Dust Bowl. Bajek Publisher Services announces “Needles” (ISBN: […]

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News: Author’s Second Children’s Sing-Along Book Launches with a Give-Back Campaign Supporting Pet Adoption | CitizenWire

LA JOLLA, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — Children’s sing-along book author and vocalist Bridget Burton (pen name) known in her community as Barbara Burton Graf, just published her second children’s book “Annie Kai Lani Kai Lou: Maui’s Beloved Pup” (ISBN 978-0989562416; Softcover) this month. The illustrated book, designed for early readers, is captured in both a soft […]

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News: Chiney Ogwumike Joins Hang Media and is Named Co-Founder of HANG Academy | CitizenWire

NEW YORK, N.Y. /CitizenWire/ — Two-time WNBA All-Star and ESPN host and analyst Chiney Ogwumike has joined the team at Hang Media as Co-Founder of HANG Academy, a new women’s mentorship initiative of HANG, the Cynopsis Award-winning streaming platform. HANG Academy will work with brands to provide athlete, influencer and expert-infused virtual in-person education adjacent […]

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News: Introducing ‘When June Met July’ – A Captivating Young Adult Novel by Mikayla Rose | CitizenWire

TORONTO, Ontario /CitizenWire/ — Mikayla Rose, a talented and promising English graduate, has unveiled her remarkable debut young adult novel, “When June Met July” (IBSN: 978-0228882497; April 2023). This gripping tale takes readers on an emotional journey through the complexities of love, friendship, and the challenges of navigating life’s unexpected twists.

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News: Newly Revised Book By Music Business Legend, Bunny DeBarge Gaining Biopic Buzz, Released Juneteenth | CitizenWire

WASHINGTON, D.C. /CitizenWire/ — VocalzMusic & Publishing announces that famed Motown songwriter, recording artist and lone female member of legendary R&B sibling singing group, DeBarge, Bunny DeBarge released her newly revised, tell all memoir, “The Kept Ones: DeBarge, The Fame Years,” in print, with a gold ribbon design, on Monday, June 19, 2023.

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News: E’maj Entertainment Television Network Unveiled: A New Era of Media Empowerment for People of Color | CitizenWire

NEW YORK, N.Y. /CitizenWire/ — E’maj Entertainment Television Network, a groundbreaking media platform dedicated to empowering people of color, is thrilled to announce its official launch on Juneteenth, June 19, 2023. The launch marks a significant milestone in media representation, coinciding with the commemoration of African Americans’ emancipation.

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News: Comedians with Disabilities Act Change Attitudes Through Laughter | CitizenWire

OAKLAND, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — The founders and contributors of the Comedians with Disabilities Act (CWDA) are about to hit the road for its wildly popular show to span three states: Montana, Oregon and California. They’re celebrating Disability Pride month in July, which also happens to coincide with the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act […]

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News: Free Tickets Announced for Concert Promoting Juneteenth, Pride Month – Can Music Heal Our Nation? | CitizenWire

WASHINGTON, D.C. /CitizenWire/ — The nonprofit “Faith In Peace” Concert Saturday, June 17, 2023 7:30-10pm will be held in the Sixth & I Synagogue in Washington, DC by the Concert for the Human Family (CFHF), with recently announced free ticket offers, says Light4America. The concert benefits multiple nonprofits including Rotary District 7620 (Washington, DC and […]

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News: Entrepreneur Janak Alford’s New Book Reveals Revolutionary Approach to Tech and Personal Growth | CitizenWire

OTTAWA, Ontario /CitizenWire/ — Amidst decreasing productivity and the increasing dangers posed by Big Tech AI products, tech executive and entrepreneur Janak Alford presents a solution in his new book, “Intelligent Digital Ecosystems: How Rethinking Technology Will Expand Your Mind and Change Your World” (ISBN: 978-0228873020; May 2023).

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News: Finna Lit: Creativity. Entrepreneurship. Lifestyle. Money | CitizenWire

AJAX, ONTARIO /CitizenWire/ — n Sean Lewis’ current picture book, “Finna Lit: Creativity. Entrepreneurship. Lifestyle. Money” (ISBN: 978-0228883821; April, 2023), the main character, Dell, uses his wits and experiences to create his own path to financial independence. His connection with his family and his passion for being financially literate lead him to learn from others, […]

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News: Marikel International Brings Caribbean Carnival Spirit to Leimert Park Village with a Post Juneteenth Starlight Parade | CitizenWire

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — On the heels of Juneteenth, Los Angeles’ Leimert Park Village will become ablaze with passion in honor of Caribbean American Heritage Month when Marikel International presents the inaugural Los Angeles Carnival Starlight Parade, a multicultural, fun filled family festival.

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