Indie Observer, Xlibris’ monthly newsletter, is proud to announce Fran Lewis as their Featured Author for the month of March.

Bloomington, IN -- (SBWIRE) -- 04/06/2011 -- For authors who want to share their story, nothing is more fulfilling than having completed the whole publishing process and knowing that it is available on sale. That's just how Fran Lewis felt when she published her books with Xlibris.

As a child, published author Fran Lewis was often bullied. She used her sense of humor and intelligence to get through difficult situations. This serves as her inspiration for the main character of the books "Bertha Fights Back", "Bertha Speaks Out" and "My Name is Bertha". She also published two books that provide a great resource for understanding and preventing Alzheimer's and dementia.

The book "Sharp As A Tack or Scrambled Eggs: Which Describes Your Brain?" provide readers with stimulating brain games, physical exercise and tips for activities that help keep the mind alert and fit. In the book "Memories are Precious (Alzheimer's Journey: Ruth's Story)", Fran Lewis shares inspiring stories to help create awareness and hope for a cure for Alzheimer's. The book is dedicated to her mother who has Alzheimer's and is based on her mother's story and words from the day she was diagnosed with the illness.

Her sixth book "Because We Care" is dedicated to her sister Marcia who passed away in July and to her mom Ruth who recently just passed away. The book helps readers understand traumatic brain injury, eldercare abuse and caregiving/volunteering in a nursing facility, hospital or caring for someone at home.

For 36 years, Fran Lewis worked as the Reading and Writing Staff Developer in various NYC Public Schools. She holds three master's degrees and a PD in Supervision and Administration. She is a member of Who's Who of America's Teachers and Who's Who of America's Executives from Cambridge. She was the musical director for shows in her school and ran the school's newspaper. Fran also writes book reviews for other authors upon request.

Fran Lewis also hosts two radio shows on "Blog Talk Radio". The "Book Discussion with Fran Lewis" is aired every third Wednesday of the month. On that show she interviews and spotlights adult authors and their works and four times a year she spotlights children's book authors on a second show. She is the current resident book reviewer on a show with Marsha Cook; her reviews with listeners and interviewing authors before engaging in an open discussion. Fran Lewis also appears on several other shows on Red River Writers and reviews books for authors upon request as well as for Book Pleasures, Manic Readers and Ijustfinished.com. She also reviews for Amazon.

When asked about the message she wants to convey to readers, she answered "Understanding the differences of people and not dwelling on outward appearances is one message that I hope all adults and children will learn from my Bertha books."… "My Alzheimer's book was written to let everyone know that you need to support those taking care of your loved ones and most of all visit that person no matter what you have going on in your lives, Before It Is Too Late."

"My Name is Bertha," "Bertha Speaks Out," "Bertha Fights Back," "Memories are Precious (Alzheimer's Journey: Ruth's Story)" and "Sharp As A Tack or Scrambled Eggs: Which Describes Your Brain?" are available for orders online through Xlibris, Amazon, Barnes & Noble and other online bookstores.

About Xlibris Corporation
Xlibris Publishing was founded in 1997 and, as the leading book publishing services provider for authors, has helped to publish more than 25,000 titles. Xlibris is based in Bloomington, IN and provides authors with direct and personal access to quality publication in hardcover, trade paperback, custom leather-bound, and full-color formats.

For more information, visit http://www2.xlibris.com/requestkit/index.asp?src=apr&key=sh, email pressrelease@xlibris.com or call at 1-888-795-4274, to receive a free publishing guide.

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The Authors Show TV interview of Xlibris author Fida R. Abbott – sharing her thoughts and her story.

Bloomington, IN -- (SBWIRE) -- 03/25/2011 -- It is every author's dream to share their story, and sharing her inspiring and captivating life story with readers is just what published author Fida R. Abbott had in mind. The author is widely known for her book "Enthusiasm", and is a recipient of Pinnacle Book Achievement Award under the Novel Category from North American Bookdealers Exchange (NABE). She will be appearing on "The Authors Show TV" (theauthorsshow.com) from March 18-22, 2011.

A video of the Xlibris published author's interview will be featured on The Authors Show TV website during the same days: later this March 18-22. She will enlighten readers as to her inspiration and her mission in her writing, as well as reading a brief excerpt her book. Fida R. Abbott will also provide inspiring message for those who want to take the publishing journey. In addition, she will also provide aspiring authors with some tips on how to get published and how to market a book.

About the Book (from Xlibris online bookstore)
"Enthusiasm, A Novel Based on the Author's Own True Story" is a captivating and inspiring novel that will take readers to the author's own true story. The author narrates the journey of her life and shares how enthusiasm played a vital role in pursuing her dream in the writing world—with English as her second language—in her new country. Here, she exemplifies her experiences, her family and relationship, her inspirations, and her passage towards her remarkable goals. This novel is a reflection of her own life, how she faced obstacles, how she handled life, how she inspired and touched other people's lives through her works, and how she achieved the amazing successes of her life and endeavors—a perfect blend of life's spices.

About the Author
Born and raised in Indonesia, Fida R. Abbott married an American. She now lives in Pennsylvania and has a daughter from her marriage. She loves to write; this led to her position as Managing Editor of a daily online Indonesian News and Director of the Online Writing Course.

She also is author of "What Prayers does Mommy Teach Me?", "Dancing in My World", and "Amerindo Kitchen in Series". Xlibris author Fida R. Abbott is available for interview and can be reached by email at author@abbottsbooks.com.

About Xlibris Corporation
Xlibris Publishing was founded in 1997 and, as the leading book publishing services provider for authors, has helped to publish more than 25,000 titles. Xlibris is based in Bloomington, IN and provides authors with direct and personal access to quality publication in hardcover, trade paperback, custom leather-bound, and full-color formats.

For more information, visit http://www2.xlibris.com/requestkit/index.asp?src=apr&key=sh, email pressrelease@xlibris.com or call at 1-888-795-4274, to receive a free publishing guide.

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Authors can now take control of their book’s future with the newest add-on service of Xlibris – the 100% Royalty Program.

Bloomington, IN -- (SBWIRE) -- 03/10/2011 -- Other than seeing their creations in physical and electronic forms, royalties are fruits of the author's labor. Xlibris Publishing, one of the leading indie book publishers today, is offering authors the chance to take control of their book's future.

Xlibris Publishing is providing authors a cutting-edge approach to self publishing with their latest book publishing add-on service; the 100% Royalty Program. The said add-on service allows authors to not only set a competitive retail price for their book; it allows them to reap all the benefits as well. Each book sold either through Xlibris or through any of their distribution network, the author will receive all of the proceeds.

The Xlibris Add-On Service comes in two comprehensive programs. Each program provides unique advantage and empowers published authors as they journey through the competitive world of publishing. Each program runs for a 3-Year Term and ensures that authors not only receive all the sale proceeds, the authors can also purchase copies of their own book at heavily discounted rates.

• 100% Royalty Program – Sign-up for this service and get 100% of Net Proceeds from every copy sold the entire term.

• Set Your Own Price & Royalty Program – This program allow authors to set the price of their book and still receive 100% of Net Proceeds.

For more information, call 1-888-795-4274 and a publishing consultant will provide more detailed information. Interested authors can also visit the Xlibris Publishing website (www.Xlibris.com) for Book Pricing & Royalties inquiries.

About Xlibris Corporation
Xlibris Publisher was founded in 1997 and, as the leading book publishing services provider for authors, has helped to publish more than 25,000 titles. Xlibris is based in Bloomington, IN and provides authors with direct and personal access to quality publication in hardcover, trade paperback, custom leather-bound, and full-color formats.

For more information, visit http://www2.xlibris.com/requestkit/index.asp?src=apr&key=sh, email pressrelease@xlibris.com or call at 1-888-795-4274, to receive a free publishing guide.

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This February, Xlibris Publishing provides authors the chance to harness the power of the internet to boost their book marketing campaign.

Bloomington, IN -- (SBWIRE) -- 02/08/2011 -- For authors who wish to share their story to readers on a global scale, using the Internet as a marketing platform is one way of creating awareness and interest to readers all over the world. Online book marketing help authors reach out not just to the general reading public but also reach out to their target readers as well.

Xlibris Publishing, one of the leading indie book publishers today, understands the authors' needs and is proud to announce their February book marketing offer. They are offering four amazing web marketing tools at half the cost. As a limited special, Xlibris Publishing is showcasing a value-laden marketing package designed to deliver a four-fold, world-class marketing promotion:

• An Online Banner Campaign

• An Online Classified Ad Campaign

• A keyword-targeted Search Engine Marketing Campaign

• An Email Marketing Campaign to 1 Million Opt-In Recipients

The said independent book publishing company is offering these four market-leveraging tools in one sweet bundle – singularly priced at half the cost of all four marketing tools combined.

Take advantage of this sweet deal, avail this book marketing offer now as this promo is only until the February 15th, 2011.
Understanding the needs of authors, Xlibris Publishing is providing authors the chance to avail this amazing offer with their ThreePay installment plan. That's the total price of the marketing package divided into three easy-installments.

For more information about this book marketing offer, call 1-888-795-4274, or send an email at marketing.consultants@xlibris.com. Visit the Xlibris website (http://www.xlibris.com ) to know more on online book marketing.

About Xlibris Corporation
Xlibris Publisher was founded in 1997 and, as the leading publishing services provider for authors, has helped to publish more than 20,000 titles. Xlibris is based in Bloomington, IN and provides authors with direct and personal access to quality publication in hardcover, trade paperback, custom leather-bound, and full-color formats.

For more information, please visit http://www2.xlibris.com/requestkit/index.asp?src=apr&key=sh, email pressrelease@xlibris.com or call at 1-888-795-4274, to receive a free publishing guide.

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This New Year, Xlibris Publishing is offering authors the chance to hop up their marketing campaign with top of the line book marketing services.

Bloomington, IN -- (SBWIRE) -- 01/11/2011 -- The publishing industry today is filled with opportunities for self published authors who want to take advantage of the attractive potentials of the surging digital information boom. As the year starts, it is also the best time to start the year right with the right book campaign.

Xlibris Publishing, one of the leading independent book publishers today, is providing authors the chance to venture out of the burrows of literary obscurity with "top of the line" book marketing services. Here are just some of Xlibris' bestselling book marketing services that authors can avail and get their book hopping out of the bookshelves.

• Email Marketing Campaign – A huge email transmission that is sent out to individuals who have opted-in to receive commercial marketing messages. These are individuals who are interested to hear about newly published books.

• Hollywood Book Trailer – A marketing service that lets authors see their books come alive in a 60-90 second trailer. Best way to increase reader interest and to grab the attention of Hollywood film agents.

• Google Specialist Search Campaign – A book marketing service that targets millions of Google users and drive visitors to a website where they can purchase the author's book.

Xlibris' marketing services provides you with the publicity that you need. Avail Xlibris Corporation's book marketing services now and double your book's marketing impact.

Start Promoting Your Book in Three Easy Installments*
When it comes to book promotions, speed is of the essence. Xlibris Publishing is giving authors the chance to get the word out with their ThreePay installment plan. Authors can avail any of Xlibris' book marketing service in three easy to manage payments and authors can get their book hopping towards universal readership and global distribution.

*A one time, non-refundable $30 surcharge applies to all installment plans.

About Xlibris Corporation
Xlibris Publisher was founded in 1997 and, as the leading publishing services provider for authors, has helped to publish more than 20,000 titles. Xlibris is based in Bloomington, IN and provides authors with direct and personal access to quality publication in hardcover, trade paperback, custom leather-bound, and full-color formats.

For more information, please visit http://www2.xlibris.com/requestkit/index.asp?src=apr&key=sh, email pressrelease@xlibris.com or call at 1-888-795-4274, to receive a free publishing guide.

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Xlibris Publishing introduces their latest publishing services that do not just self publishes books but also turn them into audio books

Bloomington, IN -- (SBWIRE) -- 12/17/2010 -- Xlibris Publishing, a leader in the self publishing industry, recently announced the latest addition to their self publishing services, the Xlibris Audio Book Publishing Packages. Whatever type of published book the author has, he can now share it to the world as a first-class audio book.

Available in five different services, Touchstone, Compact, Amplified, Storytale and Paramount, the Xlibris Audio Publishing Service produces a digital version of an audio book for the author while the high end packages involve digital availability of the author's books through Overdrive and Xlibris, copies of their audio book on CD with their own custom case, up to 3 different voice talents for different characters, manuscript copyediting for audio production and professional abridging service.

Authors will now give their story a voice with Xlibris' Audio Book Publishing Packages and their audience will hear their story for the first time. Because audio books also are compatible with all major mobile devices, desktop computers and CD players, authors will take part in becoming one of the fastest expanding niches in the industry, convert stories to an audio edition, and truly hear them as no one has ever heard them before. Pricing of the Audio Books in the distribution channels will default at $9.99 for the digital version and will be based on file size and number of CD's for the hard copy.

For more information on self-publishing or marketing with Xlibris, visit http://www2.xlibris.com/requestkit/index.asp?src=apr&key=kr. To receive a free publishing guide, kplease email pressrelease@xlibris.com or call (888) 795-4274.

About Xlibris Publisher
Xlibris Publisher was founded in 1997 and, as the leading publishing services provider for authors, has helped to publish more than 20,000 titles. Xlibris is based in Bloomington, IN and provides authors with direct and personal access to quality publication in hardcover, trade paperback, custom leather-bound, and full-color formats.

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Xlibris Publishing announces a 50% discount on their publishing services this November for a limited time period only

Bloomington, IN -- (SBWIRE) -- 11/09/2010 -- Xlibris Publishing, a leader in the self publishing industry, recently announced their publishing specials for this month going all-out and all-the-way to help you publish your book this early in November.

With 25 days brewing before Thanksgiving, Xlibris Corporation is already getting you up to speed to get that long-awaited book published by year's end. In celebration of the holiday, Xlibris is giving authors the chance to take advantage of top quality publishing services at a whopping 50% less than the regular price when they publish by November 15th. Choose among Xlibris' Black and White Publishing Services, Full Colour Publishing Services, Specialty Publishing Services and Xlibris Marketing Services* plus November savings that provide authors more hard currency to further invest for their book promotions or extra copies of their published book.

Xlibris Publishing continues to bring the best book publishing experience to all authors by offering an easy ThreePay Installment Plan to help them begin publishing their books. Their chosen package minus 50% the regular price and divided into three easy-to-manage installments can go a long way. With almost $14,000 worth of savings, there is never been a better time to publish that book.

*This special promotion excludes Xlibris Writing Coach and Audio Book Publishing services.

**A One-time $30 surcharge applies to all installment plans.

For more information on self-publishing or marketing with Xlibris, visit http://www2.xlibris.com/requestkit/index.asp?src=apr&key=kr. To receive a free publishing guide, please email pressrelease@xlibris.com or call (888) 795-4274.

About Xlibris Publisher
Xlibris Publisher was founded in 1997 and, as the leading publishing services provider for authors, has helped to publish more than 20,000 titles. Xlibris is based in Bloomington, IN and provides authors with direct and personal access to quality publication in hardcover, trade paperback, custom leather-bound, and full-color formats.

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Xlibris Publishing has assembled the nation’s top writing coaches and made them available to authors to complete their manuscript in a professional manner

Bloomington, IN -- (SBWIRE) -- 10/22/2010 -- Xlibris Publishing, a leader in the self publishing industry, continues to bring the best book publishing experience to all authors and recently announced their new publishing services, the Xlibris Writing Coach.

This newly added publishing service will bring the author to a step-by-step process of creating a book from conceptualizing ideas and developing characters to editing and completing a manuscript with the help of a writing coach. All Xlibris Writing Coaches are professional, published authors in their own right and experts at their craft. They have extensive experience teaching, editing, and coaching other writers, from beginners all the way to experts, on honing their manuscripts and craft.

Choose from the Xlibris Writing Coach Packages below to take you from your book's opening sentence to a professionally finished book-store quality work of art.

Xlibris Writing Coach Advantage Package
A 2-month coaching program for writers with the time and confidence to move quickly through their manuscript and publish a book with simple design requirements.

Xlibris Writing Coach Professional Package
A streamlined coaching program similar to the Xlibris Writing Coach Advantage, offering more sophisticated book design options and includes a hardback edition.

Xlibris Writing Coach Premium Package
A 4-month coaching program that will hone your writing skills and provide you with 180 pages of professionally crafted material, allow you to publish a first-class book and initiate your marketing campaign.

Xlibris Writing Coach Executive Package
A 6-month mentoring program providing you with the key to the craft of writing, culminating in a 300-page manuscript and customized publishing services enough for you to publish and market the book of your dreams.

Learn in months what takes most writers years to learn. For more information on self-publishing or marketing with Xlibris, visit http://www2.xlibris.com/requestkit/index.asp?src=apr&key=kr. To receive a free publishing guide, please email pressrelease@xlibris.com or call (888) 795-4274.

About Xlibris Publisher
Xlibris Publisher was founded in 1997 and, as the leading publishing services provider for authors, has helped to publish more than 20,000 titles. Xlibris is based in Bloomington, IN and provides authors with direct and personal access to quality publication in hardcover, trade paperback, custom leather-bound, and full-color formats.

For more information, please visit http://www2.xlibris.com/requestkit/index.asp?src=apr&key=kr, e-mail pressrelease@xlibris.com or call at 1-888-795-4274, to receive a free publishing guide.

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Xlibris Publishing's is bringing back one of its most popular offers by giving away one dollar publishing deals in September

Bloomington, IN -- (SBWIRE) -- 09/14/2010 -- The strength and esprit de corps of the trade and labor organizations have a lot to commemorate this month. Apart from the convivial celebrations for the United States Labor Day holiday, the book publishing industry is rewarded with Xlibris Corporation's September offers in 2010.

For the entire month in September, Xlibris Publishing says goodbye to Summer and joins in the celebration of honoring the nation's working people by bringing back its most popular book publishing deals. Authors who wishes to publish one book will now have the option to publish a sequel or a different title for only $1. Should the author choose to publish only one book, he can automatically take 25$ off the regular price. Xlibris Publishing's Holiday Express Expedite Guarantee promises authors a printed, bound and delivered book in 60 days or less if they signup before September 15.

With savings of up to $14,998 and a published book right in time for the holiday season, preparing their manuscripts for publication has never been this rewarding to authors. Get the chance to start the publishing process for just $122.50. Call 1-888-795-4274 and speak with a publishing consultant today. Or email publishtoday@xlibris.com

About Xlibris Publisher
Xlibris Publisher was founded in 1997 and, as the leading publishing services provider for authors, has helped to publish more than 20,000 titles. Xlibris is based in Bloomington, IN and provides authors with direct and personal access to quality publication in hardcover, trade paperback, custom leather-bound, and full-color formats.

For more information, please visit http://www2.xlibris.com/requestkit/index.asp?src=apr&key=kr, e-mail pressrelease@xlibris.com or call at 1-888-795-4274, to receive a free publishing guide.

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Doris Washington of Self Published Book "A Blessing, Caring and Sharing" will have a series of book signing events lined up this September 2010 at Borders Bookstores and a special appearance at Harrisburg Capital Book Fest 2010.

Bloomington, IN -- (SBWIRE) -- 09/08/2010 -- Xlibris Publishing's best selling author, Doris Washington, will have seven book signing activities before the month of September ends. Earlier this month, Doris Washington was seen signing copies of her book at Borders in 3515 Gettysburg Road Camp Hill, Pennsylvannia last Saturday, September 4. This Saturday, September 11, Xlibris Publishing author Doris Washington will have another book signing event at Borders 4420 Mitchellville Road Bowie, Maryland from 1:00pm- 5:00pm.

The rest of this self published author's book signing activities for the rest of September will take place as scheduled:

Borders
Baltimore Washington Airport
P O Box 28644
Baltimore, Maryland 21240
Friday, September 17, 2010, 1:00pm- 4:00pm

Harrisburg Capital Book Fest 2010 (Featured Author Signing & Poetry Reading Event)
Harrisburg State Museum 3rd & Market Street, Harrisburg, PA 17102
Saturday, September 18, 2010, 10:00am- 5:00pm

Newport Public Library
316 N 4th Street
Newport, PA 17074
Sunday, September 19, 2010, 2:00pm- 4:00pm

Borders
Washington Dulles Airport
N Service Road Commissary Building
Chantilly, Virginia 22021
Friday, September 24, 2010, 12:00pm- 3:00pm

Borders
5125 Jonestown Road
Harrisburg, PA 17112
Saturday, September 25, 2010, 1:00pm- 5:00pm

"A Blessing, Caring & Sharing" is collection of poems that bring readers to spiritual and inspirational messages of hope, love, and the world of Autism. "Faith, Hope and Love" is a collection of easy read, meaningful, and truly inspirational poems for all to enjoy. "A Blessing, Caring and Sharing" and "Faith, Hope and Love" by Doris Washington are both published by Xlibris Publishing, the leading self publishing company in the industry.

About Doris Washington
Doris Washington is a spiritual writer, author, poet, and disability advocate who resides in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania with her husband and son John. Doris takes the inspiration from her poetry from an unfortunate incident that involved her 18-year-old son with autism, and two police officers in December 1993. This incident impacted Doris' life greatly. She was empowered to advocate for a statewide program for police officers to be aware of and recognize persons with special needs. And it was through this period of Doris' life her writing began.

About Xlibris Publisher
Xlibris Publisher was founded in 1997 and, as the leading publishing services provider for authors, has helped to publish more than 20,000 titles. Xlibris is based in Bloomington, IN and provides authors with direct and personal access to quality publication in hardcover, trade paperback, custom leather-bound, and full-color formats.

For more information, please visit http://www2.xlibris.com/requestkit/index.asp?src=apr&key=kr, e-mail pressrelease@xlibris.com or call at 1-888-795-4274, to receive a free publishing guide.

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Xlibris provides authors the chance to get into the spotlight with their Mid-August Book Marketing Madness.

Bloomington, IN -- (SBWIRE) -- 08/24/2010 -- For self published authors, getting their book reviewed by a trusted industry name is one of the best ways to generate reader interest and awareness. Xlibris Corporation, one of today's leading book publishing companies, provides authors the chance to have their books reviewed by some of the most trusted names in the Industry.

Dedicated to helping authors make their name, Xlibris is proud to announce their Mid-August Book Marketing Madness. From mid-August until the 31st, they are offering 40% savings on two of their best book marketing services:

New York Review of Books Marketing Package
This marketing package provides authors with the chance to have their book reviewed by the English language's leading literary-intellectual magazine. The New York Review of Books regularly features self published works in every issue and is used by publishers as a platform to announce new titles to the literary world.

New York Times Sunday Book Review Marketing Package
This Xlibris Specialty Marketing Package will place your book in the spotlight. The New York Times Sunday Book Review has shaped and influenced the reading and purchasing lifestyle of affluent and influential consumers for generations. This weekly New York Times paper-magazine supplement is considered the nation's most credible book reviewer.

Book reviews are great marketing tools and being featured by a reputable name lends its prestige to your book. Avail of Xlibris' Mid-August Book Marketing Madness and have your book's title included in the listings of the industry's top literary magazines.

Increase your book's visibility. Claim your Free Book Marketing Guide today.

About Xlibris Corporation
Xlibris Corporation was founded in 1997 and, as the leading publishing services provider for authors, has helped to publish more than 25,000 titles. Xlibris is based in Bloomington, IN and provides authors with direct and personal access to quality publication in hardcover, trade paperback, custom leather-bound, and full-color formats.

For more information, please visit http://www2.xlibris.com/requestkit/index.asp?src=apr&key=sh, email pressrelease@xlibris.com or call at 1-888-795-4274, to receive a free publishing guide.

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Xlibris Corporation Announces Fifty Percent Savings on All Publishing Services until August 31

Bloomington, IN -- (SBWIRE) -- 08/18/2010 -- When creators' Mary Shelley, Herman Melville and Ray Bradbury share the same same birthmonth in August, Xlibris Publishing honors these amazing writers with monster publishing services savings to authors who wanted to have their books published by November.

Choose among Xlibris Publishing's comprehensive range of Black and White publishing services and make your book available in quality paperback, hardback and custom-made leather bound tomes. With seven complete full-color book publishing packages to choose from, Xlibris Publishing also let authors experience first-rate digital color publication on their full colored books. Xlibris' tailor made Specialty Publishing Packages are also designed specifically for writers who are after a book publishing service specific to their genre. Whether authors have a children's book, poetry book, christian book or science-fiction novel, Xlibris wants to make certain that an author's book publishing experience is custom made and the best possible fit to his publishing dream. Lastly, great promotional campaigns focus on catching the public's attention through Xlibris' Marketing Services and planning marketing goals for your book is the author's ultimate publishing experience.

Christmas is early this year as Xlibris Publishing's 50% savings on all their publishing and marketing services will be available until August 31. Weigh anchor on your publishing voyage for an initial installment as low as $84.* Call your Publishing Consultant at 1-888-795-4274 today, visit the website or e-mail us at publishtoday@xlibris.com. The $30 credit card installment surcharge is non refundable.

About Xlibris Publisher
Xlibris Publisher was founded in 1997 and, as the leading publishing services provider for authors, has helped to publish more than 20,000 titles. Xlibris is based in Bloomington, IN and provides authors with direct and personal access to quality publication in hardcover, trade paperback, custom leather-bound, and full-color formats.

For more information, please visit http://www2.xlibris.com/requestkit/index.asp?src=apr&key=kr, e-mail pressrelease@xlibris.com or call at 1-888-795-4274, to receive a free publishing guide.

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Xlibris Corporation offers authors the chance to double their book's marketing impact this August.

Bloomington, IN -- (SBWIRE) -- 08/12/2010 -- For authors who wish to get their book published, taking the self publishing route is the best way to get published. However, by taking the independent route, the author is responsible for the book's marketing and promotion (which also is the hardest part of the whole publishing process and is the one of the key aspects of a book's success).

Xlibris Corporation, one of the leaders in the industry, understands the importance of having a marketing plan that works. And for the month of August, Xlibris is offering 50% savings on all marketing services – marketing services that would surely catch the reading public's interest and awareness.

Offering "top of the line" book marketing packages, Xlibris has developed a range of services to help authors generate sales for their books. Here are some of Xlibris' "trusted and proven" marketing strategies:

• Combined Book Exhibit – helping authors showcase their books to any of the nation's top book shows. With more than 20 top shows to choose from.
• Returnability – helping authors overcome one of the major obstacles that self-published authors encounter when attempting to get their book on bookstore shelves.
• Google Search Marketing – enables authors to reach out millions of Google users and drive visitors to a website where they can purchase the author's self published book.
• Email Marketing Campaign – helps increase the author's book exposure by reaching out to subscribed book lovers and reading enthusiasts all over the world.

Xlibris' marketing services provides authors the publicity that they need in creating reader interest and awareness and eventually boost book sales.

About Xlibris Corporation
Xlibris Corporation was founded in 1997 and, as the leading publishing services provider for authors, has helped to publish more than 20,000 titles. Xlibris is based in Bloomington, IN and provides authors with direct and personal access to quality publication in hardcover, trade paperback, custom leather-bound, and full-color formats.

For more information, please visit http://www2.xlibris.com/requestkit/index.asp?src=apr&key=sh, email pressrelease@xlibris.com or call at 1-888-795-4274, to receive a free publishing guide.

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Betty Rapin of Self Published Book Life A Spritual Journey will have a book signing event on August 14, 2010 at Borders Bookstore in Mills Mall Tarentum

Bloomington, IN -- (SBWIRE) -- 08/10/2010 -- Best selling author, Betty Rapin, recently released a self help book entitled Life A Spritual Journey by Xlibris Publishing. This self published book helps readers gain spiritual awareness, begin their own spiritual journey and learn how to observe life while a soul awaits in Life A Spiritual Journey.

"As an alternative of writing in a straightforward way of sharing what I have learned in the seventy-nine years of my journey, I opted to write an informative book in verse," says the author. Betty Rapin presents informative knowledge as viewed from a higher level of consciousness as each chapter reflects on Rapin's spiritual journey. By focusing on several topics that many may identify with spiritual awareness, Life A Spritual Journey turns the normal way of living from being commonplace to a spiritual reality. Her experiences may offer readers clarification, or lead them to a discovery of something entirely new to your perception.

This Saturday, August 14, 2010, self published author Betty Rapin will be signing copies of her book, Life A Spritual Journey by Xlibris Publishing at the Borders Book Stores Mill Mall at133 Pittsburgh Mills Circle Tarentum, Pennsylvania from 1:00pm to 3:00pm. The two-hour book signing event will introduce not just a published writer but also a minister, spiritual teacher, and adult education teacher, and workshop facilitator, inspirational and motivational speaker.

About the author
Betty Jane Rapin is a freelance writer who has published more than 250 articles, essays, stories, and poetry in magazines, newspapers, newsletters, Web sites, and three anthologies. She is the author of Dreams Designed by God for You, a study guide and workbook. Betty has appeared in many radio and television talk shows where she has been interviewed about her personal experiences with dreams, out-of-boy travel, near-death experiences, reincarnation, and many other related spiritual topics.

About Xlibris Publisher
Xlibris Publisher was founded in 1997 and, as the leading publishing services provider for authors, has helped to publish more than 20,000 titles. Xlibris is based in Bloomington, IN and provides authors with direct and personal access to quality publication in hardcover, trade paperback, custom leather-bound, and full-color formats.

For more information, please visit http://www2.xlibris.com/requestkit/index.asp?src=apr&key=kr, e-mail pressrelease@xlibris.com or call at 1-888-795-4274, to receive a free publishing guide.

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