ScentFest SF, the West Coast’s First International Consumer Fragrance Festival, Opens at Fort Mason June 26-28
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., June 22, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — ScentFest SF, the West Coast’s first international consumer fragrance festival, opens June 26 to 28, 2026 at the Gateway Pavilion at Fort Mason Center in San Francisco. Founded by Sebastian Jara, creator of The Perfume Guy on YouTube, the inaugural three-day festival gathers more than 110 fragrance houses from around the world, the traveling archive of the Osmothèque, and a program of talks featuring some of the most recognized names in perfumery, all built for the public rather than the trade.
Martin Jarvis Releases New Novel ‘The Other Bach: The Mysterious Magdalena Wilcke’
DARWIN, Australia, June 16, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Dr. Martin W. B. Jarvis OAM CM, Ph.D., has published a new historical novel titled “The Other Bach: The Mysterious Magdalena Wilcke” (ISBN 978-1834380001; released through Tellwell Publishing, May 2026), which explores the life of Johann Sebastian Bach’s second wife, Anna Magdalena Wilcke.
Memoir and Practical Guide Shares How One Father Approached High Conflict Co-Parenting with Love Over Anger
GULF BREEZE, Fla., June 16, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — “Calling Out the Shadows: A Father’s Stand Against the Current” (ISBN: 979-8995335160) is a memoir released June 16 through Neal Winsomer Publishing LLC. Over the course of 10 years, the author, Neal Winsomer, observed, recorded and reflected on the challenging dynamics of co-parenting in a high-conflict environment.
Book Printer DiggyPOD’s Parent Company Acquires Long Overdue Books, Creating a Full-Service Home for Independent Authors
TECUMSEH, Mich., June 10, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — 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 book printer that became Everbrook’s first portfolio company in June 2025.
‘Rings of Saturn: Enemy Within’ Launches as New Military Sci-Fi Thriller Inspired by UFO Narratives, Space Command Myths, and Deep Space Conflict Themes
FORT MYERS, Fla., June 9, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — “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 fiction storytelling inspired by aerospace and extraterrestrial themes.
Debut Author Tina Rastelli Awarded Prestigious 2026 Eric Hoffer Grand Prize
SWEDESBORO, N.J., June 8, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — 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 announced last week.
You Are Invited to Dinner: Three Years of Rebellion as Austin Tea Party Replaces the Runway with Living Theater
AUSTIN, Texas, June 5, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — 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.
Marin Shakespeare Company Opens Vibrant, Pride-Forward Production of ‘As You Like It’
SAN RAFAEL, Calif., June 3, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — 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 leans into the comedy’s delicious fluidity of gender and identity. Join the celebration of love, out loud, in all its forms.
Three Readers’ Favorite Reviewers Call Velinwood Novel ‘Singular’ – No Comparison in Contemporary Fantasy
VANCOUVER, Wash., June 2, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — 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 in publication.
COME HUNGRY: Austin Tea Party Dismantles the Traditional Runway with an Immersive Fashion Experience Grounded in Mutual Aid
AUSTIN, Texas, June 1, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — 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 fashion, performance art, and raw socio-cultural commentary.
11 Exceptional Good Reads make the 2026 Q1 BOOKS TO BOOKMARK List: What to Read Next
TEMECULA, Calif., May 28, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — 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 due to not coming from major traditional N.Y. book publishers.
USA vs. Paraguay Watch Party with Global Music featuring International Artists comes to Redmond
SEATTLE, Wash., May 27, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — 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 Redmond. Global Artists Collective is a Seattle-based performing arts nonprofit.
Anima Initiative Presents ‘VENIA’s Dear, Sincerely,’ at Travel Town Museum
LOS ANGELES, Calif., May 26, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — 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.
Anima Initiative Presents ‘VENIA’s Dear, Sincerely,’ at Travel Town Museum
LOS ANGELES, Calif., May 26, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — 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.
Generations of Seattle Talent Unite for ‘Intersections of Soul, Jazz and Hip-Hop’ at Seattle Center
SEATTLE, Wash., May 22, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — 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), his brother Ted Sharpe, and the award-winning band Global Heat.
Musicful Launches v3.0 AI Model with Voice Customization for Reusable Voice Profiles
SHENZHEN, Guangdong, China, May 18, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Musicful AI Music Generator, an AI music generation platform, released its v3.0 model with a new voice customization feature that enables users to create and reuse personalized AI voice profiles across music compositions. The update builds on Musicful’s existing music generation system by adding customizable AI voice profiles.
Theatrical Artist Tonoccus McClain Gives Voice to Systemic Challenges in a Riveting Multimedia Theater Piece at the Hollywood Fringe Festival
LOS ANGELES, Calif., May 18, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — 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 on this tradition while adding the depth, poignancy, and social urgency of his new engaging work, “Versions of Her.” [UPDATED]
The UPSHOT League Announces Expansive Multi-Platform Media Distribution for Inaugural 2026 Basketball Season
JACKSONVILLE, Fla., May 14, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — 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, Savannah, Charlotte and Jacksonville).
‘What Remains After’ by Pauline J. Grabia Explores Trauma, Memory, and the Long Road to Healing
WELLAND, Ontario, Canada, May 12, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — 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.
The UPSHOT League Announces Inaugural Team Rosters Ahead of Historic Opening Season
JACKSONVILLE, Fla., May 11, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — 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. The UPSHOT League tips off its inaugural season on May 15.
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
KANSAS CITY, Mo., May 7, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — 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 to safeguard the world’s food supply through advances in plant genetics, breeding, and genomic science.
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
CHICAGO, Ill., May 6, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — 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).
Karen L. Hatch Releases Powerful New Book on Healing from Covert Abuse and Reclaiming Self-Worth
DETROIT, Mich., May 6, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — 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 abuse.
Reiki Master, meditation guide, breathwork facilitator and mother of twins writes the children’s book she wishes she had as a child
LOS ANGELES, Calif., May 1, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — 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 is releasing her debut picture book – “Into the Heart of the Forest: A Journey to Love” (ISBN: 979-8218897246 paperback; 979-8218883294 hardcover) – a gorgeously illustrated adventure story that brings those tools directly to the page.
A Father’s Memoir and Practical Guide for High-Conflict Co-Parenting Available June 16: Calling Out the Shadows
GULF BREEZE, Fla., April 30, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — 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.
Just Announced: Award-Winning Documentary ‘Wolf’s Message’ Begins Streaming Free on Tubi April 29 Across Global Markets
NEW YORK, N.Y., April 29, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — 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.
Long Beach Post and Long Beach Business Journal Join The LA Local
LONG BEACH, Calif., April 28, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — 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 to added resources, collaboration with other outlets serving the area and regional reporting capacity.
Music Director of the Lowell Chamber Orchestra to Lead Historic U.S. Premiere of Joaquín Rodrigo’s ‘La azucena de Quito’
LOWELL and ARLINGTON, Mass., April 21, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — 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.
Lowell Chamber Orchestra Presents ‘Heroism’: A Free Concert Featuring Beethoven’s ‘Eroica,’ and an obscure work by Marianna Martines
LOWELL, Mass., April 15, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — 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.
Larrea Press Announces ‘Miscalculated Risks’ Nominated for Book of the Year
SISTERS, Ore., April 15, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — 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 respected international literary award panels.
Larrea Press Announces ‘Miscalculated Risks’ Nominated for Book of the Year
SISTERS, Ore., April 15, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — 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 respected international literary award panels.
Epic Fantasy Trilogy ‘The Chronicles of Hadúr’ Celebrates Completion with New Free TTRPG Campaigns Set in Arisea
CALGARY, Alberta, Canada, April 14, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — 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.
Legendary Studio Drummer Howard Farber Celebrates 60th Anniversary of ‘They’re Coming to Take Me Away, Ha-Haaa!’
NEW YORK, N.Y., April 13, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — 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.
Kevin Sorbo to Star in ‘The Gathering Place,’ Film Inspired by Delray Beach Senior Center Helping Seniors Overcome Isolation
DELRAY BEACH, Fla., April 7, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — 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. The film is inspired by the real-life impact of Randy Kirshbaum and Vicky Samuelson in Delray Beach, whose work has helped transform the lives of seniors facing grief, isolation, and loss.
Yasmin Levy Brings ‘One More Night with Yasmin Levy’ to Chicago on Her US Tour After 10 Years
CHICAGO, Ill., April 6, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — 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., before culminating in a special final evening at the legendary Carnegie Hall in New York City.