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Joseph Szimhart In ICSA Today

Mushroom Satori by Joseph Szimhart
The latest issue of the International Cultic Studies Magazine, ISCA Today, features several notable contributions by Joseph Szimhart, author of Mushroom Satori.

Soaring Soren Released

Soaring Soren
Deborah Stevenson's children's book is the inspiring true story of a French Bulldog agility champion.

Insider Training On Sale At Amazon

Insider Training by Christina Potter

Christina Potter’s humorous and insightful dog training book, Insider Training, is currently on sale at Amazon. The discount varies per edition, but at the time of writing the book is at least 50% off and is limited to one per…

Soaring Soren in Dogster Magazine

Soaring Soren

Soren, the French Bulldog hero of upcoming children’s book Soaring Soren, has a featured article in the latest issue of Dogster Magazine. The article talks about his unlikely journey to becoming the first French Bulldog to earn a Master Agility…

Colors of a City at 2016 Devon Horse Show

Jan Sedlacek’s activity picture book for children, Colors of a City: Philadelphia, will be featured for sale at the upcoming Devon Horse Show and Country Fair. Look for autographed copies with special activity sticker inserts at the children’s store. The…

Christina Potter on News 12 New Jersey

Christina Potter and Chester on News 12

Christina Potter, author of Chester Gigolo: Diary of a Dog Star and Insider Training, was a guest on News 12 New Jersey yesterday, along with her Berger Picard, Chester. Christina and Chester were featured on the Pet Stop segment. For…

Christina Potter at 2016 Westminster Dog Show Preview

Christina Potter

Christina Potter, author of Chester Gigolo: Diary of a Dog Star and Insider Training, was a featured guest at yesterday’s 140th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show press conference in New York City. She and her Berger Picard, Chester, were on hand…

Soot Available at Midtown Scholar Bookstore

Soot by Mickey Getty book cover

Mickey Getty’s powerful historical novel Soot will be available for sale at the Midtown Scholar Bookstore in Harrisburg, PA starting this month. You can learn more about this exceptional independent bookstore at www.midtownscholar.com.

Joseph Szimhart on the Sensibly Speaking Podcast

Mushroom Satori by Joseph Szimhart

Joseph Szimhart, author of Mushroom Satori, was last week’s guest on the Sensibly Speaking Podcast. He spoke with hosts Chris Shelton and Ruth McLeod about cults, history, and his own experiences. It’s a fascinating discussion that clocks in at just under an…

Donald Kummerer at Learning Express Toys

Donald Kummerer, Jr. will be holding a story time reading of his children’s book Four Seasons of a Child at Learning Express Toys on Saturday, November 7, 2015. The event starts at 11:00 am. For more information, visit Learning…

P.J. Finds a Home on BCTV

Berks Community Television announced the upcoming debut of Sharon Wells Wagner’s children’s book, P.J. Finds a Home. The release event will be held at The Heritage of Green Hills in Reading, Pennsylvania on November 7 from 11 am to 1…

I’m Grrreat in the Reading Hospital Gift Shop

Edward and Sandra Sill’s book I’m Grrreat! will be featured for sale in the Reading Hospital gift shop during the month of October. The book recounts the inspiring true story of Edward’s life with polio and cancer, and his choice to…

Farber’s Postulates Noted By Philadelphia School

Robert Farber’s latest book, Farber’s Postulates of Education, was mentioned by The Associated Alumni of the Central High School of Philadelphia. Robert’s book tackles hard truths in our nation’s educational system, with the goal of helping teachers and students alike find success and…

Colors of a City in Philadelphia for Pope Francis’s Visit

Autographed copies of Jan Sedlacek’s children’s book Colors of a City: Philadelphia will be available in Philadelphia during Pope Francis’s upcoming visit. Look for the book on display downtown at 18th and Walnut Streets in Rittenhouse Square on September 25–26 from 10…

Shirley Nestler at Barnes & Noble

Shirley Nestler, author of One Infantryman’s Journey, will be appearing at Barnes & Noble in Wyomissing, PA this Saturday, September 12 as part of an authors’ event. She will be signing books and meeting readers from 1 to 3 pm.…

Mickey Getty at the Wyomissing Public Library

Photo courtesy of the Wyomissing Public Library.

Mickey Getty, author of Soot and The Junk Lottery, will be speaking at the Wyomissing Public Library on Wednesday, September 9, 2015 at 6:30 pm. Please visit the library’s website for more information, and to register for this free event. Wyomissing Public…

Norma Tamayo at the Wyomissing Public Library

Norma Tamayo, author of A Girl Named Nina, will be speaking at the Wyomissing Public Library on Wednesday, August 19, 2015 at 6:30 pm. Based on a true story, A Girl Named Nina is a portrait of life in 1960s Brooklyn.…

Joseph Szimhart at the Wyomissing Public Library

Photo courtesy of the Wyomissing Public Library.

Joseph Szimhart, author of Mushroom Satori, will be speaking at the Wyomissing Public Library on Wednesday, August 12, 2015 at 6:30 pm. Please visit the library’s website for more information, and to register for this free event. Wyomissing Public Library 9…

Dewdrops Recommended by Midwest Book Review

Dewdrops by Jessica Morris book cover

We’re pleased to report that Midwest Book Review has published the following recommendation of Jessica Morris’s Dewdrops in their June 2015 edition: “Ideal for daily meditations, Dewdrops is a book of enduring value for inspiration, reflection, and support. This is…

If I Resist Released

If I Resist

We’re pleased to announce that If I Resist, the second book in Kelseyleigh Reber’s exciting Circle and Cross Trilogy, is officially available! Grab a paperback or ebook copy from Amazon or Barnes & Noble and continue Elvira Hamilton’s adventure in…

Mickey Getty at PAWLP

Mickey Getty, author of Soot and The Junk Lottery, gave a well-received presentation to The Pennsylvania Writing and Literature Project yesterday. She read excerpts from Soot and talked about her research into 1800s coal miner history while writing the novel. For more information…

Soot Debut at The Speckled Hen

Soot by Mickey Getty at The Speckled Hen

UPDATE: Due to heavy snowfall, the event has been rescheduled for March 12, 2015. Join Mickey Getty at The Speckled Hen Cottage Pub & Alehouse in Reading, PA on March 5, 2015 from 5:30 pm. The event consists of an…

Trouble in Treeville Reviewed by The Toy Insider

Children’s toy, game, and book reviewer The Toy Insider has written a lovely review of Shirley Santilli’s Trouble in Treeville. Here’s an excerpt: “Not only is the storyline cute and easy to follow, but the illustrations are beautiful … great for…

David Laubach in the Reading Eagle

David Laubach. Photo by Ron Devlin.

Author David Laubach is featured in today’s Reading Eagle with a discussion of his book Witches And Rebels and the history behind it. The book features two novellas, each narrating a fictionalized account of one of Pennsylvania’s folk legends. “Confederacy…

Norma Tamayo Named Award Winning Author With ILBA

Congratulations to Norma Tamayo for being named an Award Winning Author by the International Latino Book Awards. She was selected for her book A Girl Named Nina. From the ILBA press release: “On May 30th before a capacity crowd at…

New Expanded Edition of The 99th Battalion

We’re pleased to announce the release of the new expanded edition of The 99th Battalion by Gerd Nyquist. Featuring a detailed history of the elite World War II special forces unit, the book was originally published in Norway. This new,…

The Battle of the Bulge Released

We’re pleased to announce that The Battle of the Bulge is now officially available to the public. The book was produced in collaboration with The Veterans of the Battle of the Bulge, Inc., a membership organization that works to preserve…

Norma Tamayo in the Reading Eagle

Norma Tamayo, author of A Girl Named Nina, appeared in the Reading Eagle this weekend. An excerpt: “It is important for you to realize that you can accomplish what you want to,” Exeter resident Norma Tamayo said. “No matter what…

Sharon Wells Wagner Interviewed by Rita Cosby

After receiving an invitation from Rita Cosby, Sharon Wells Wagner went live on the air on New York City’s syndicated radio station WOR 710 with Rita this morning. They discussed Sharon’s father and the book she wrote about him, Red…

Norma Tamayo at the Exeter Library

Norma Tamayo, author of A Girl Named Nina, will be signing copies of her novel at the Exeter Community Library on Saturday, December 21 from noon to 2pm. Her book is the inspiring coming-of-age story of a young Puerto Rican…

Trouble in Treeville in the Berks-Mont News

Author Shirley Santilli and illustrator Lorrie Wolfinger are featured in today’s Berks-Mont News along with their book, Trouble in Treeville. An excerpt: “Santilli wrote the mystery children’s book in 1967. She volunteered in the school library and would read the…

Trouble in Treeville to Debut at St. Mary’s

Children’s picture book Trouble in Treeville, written by Shirley Santilli and illustrated by her daughter, Lorrie Wolfinger, is debuting today at St Mary’s Roman Catholic Church in Hamburg, PA. From 8am to 1pm, Shirley and Lorrie will be meeting fans…

Mimi’s Tea Party at the Family Reading Festival

Julie Santers, author of Mimi’s Tea Party, has been invited to attend the 2013 Family Reading Festival in Pottsville, PA on November 2. The event, which features local authors and illustrators, will be held at the Fairlane Village Mall from…

Joseph Szimhart at the ICSA Confrence

Joseph Szimhart is scheduled to appear at the International Cultic Studies Association Conference in Santa Fe, New Mexico on November 2–3, 2013. According to the ICSA, the event “will focus on the helping needs of former group members and families…

Julie Santers at the West Reading Fall Festival

Julie Santers, author of Mimi’s Tea Party, will be appearing at the West Reading Fall Festival on Saturday, September 21, 2013. She will be signing copies of her book at Tina’s Salon and Day Spa (404 Penn Avenue). Mimi’s Tea…

Severin Fayerman at Eckley Miners’ Village Museum

Severin Fayerman will be speaking at the Eckley Miners’ Village Museum this weekend, July 27–28, as part of their 1940s Weekend event: Link. From TimesLeader.com: “He will talk about his life in Poland, his time in five different concentration camps, including Auschwitz…

Book Release: If I Fall

We’re pleased to announce that Kelseyleigh Reber’s novel If I Fall is officially available. Visit its Amazon page here.

Joseph Szimhart in the News

Joseph Szimhart is the subject of an article in the Southern Berks News today. Check out his book Mushroom Satori: The Cult Diary: Link

Book Signing: Sandra Sill

Author Sandra Sill will be signing copies of her book I’m Grrreat! at the Exeter Community Library on June 27 from 6 to 8 pm. Link.

Maureen Gallagher in the News

Maureen Gallagher’s book, Reaching Hope, is featured on the front page of the Life section in today’s Reading Eagle: Link. Check it out on Amazon in paperback or eBook.

The Latham Letter Reviews Chester Gigolo

From The Latham Letter’s review of Chester Gigolo: “[T]he escapades you describe here … will surprise and delight most readers … I hope that you won’t get so busy running agility courses that you don’t have time to continue your…

Robert Maiorano at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center

Robert Maiorano, author of Worlds Apart, will be giving a pre-performance talk at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center on July 20, 2012. His presentation at 7:00pm, entitled From Brooklyn to Ballet, will precede the New York City Ballet’s Family Night…

Celebrate Veterans 2011

The third annual Celebrate Veterans event is scheduled for November 11 at 9am at the West Lawn United Methodist Church Community Center. Aperture Press author Severin Fayerman will be one of the featured speakers. For details check www.CelebrateVeterans.org.

Brian Mahoney in the News

One of our authors, Brian Mahoney, appears in the Reading Eagle for his participation in “100 Thousand Poets for Change”. View the Reading Eagle story here:

WWII Weekend in Gettysburg

Check out the WWII event at the Eisenhower National Historic Site in Gettysburg this weekend. Lots of veterans and authors sharing stories and signing books!

Historic Soldiers Weekend 2011

There’s a great historical reenactment at Fort Mott, NJ this weekend. It’s called Historic Soldiers Weekend. Check it out at Link.

Our New Office

We’ve completed the move to our new office! Our new address is 201 Washington St, Suite 533, Reading, PA 19601.

Website Redesign

Hi, everyone! We’re working hard on our web redesign, so have a look around and let us know what you think. Some of our books are already listed on the books page, and we’ll be adding others soon. If you…

A Lifetime of Illusions Debut

Congratulations to Margery Wheeler Mattox on her new book, A Lifetime of Illusions! It’s the semi-fictitious story of the Wheeler family and the romance, intrigue, and adventure they experienced throughout their lives. A mysterious mansion in the Swopes Valley serves…