The Black Hollywood Education and Resource Center’s 25th Annual Reel Black Men Short Film Showcase
HOLLYWOOD, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- 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, from October 1-8.
Debut Author Dewalt du Plessis Unveils Captivating Sci-fi / Fantasy Novel ‘Ash Moonlight’
QUEENSLAND, Australia /ScoopCloud/ -- 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 In this era, following The Great Star Fall, the once-kindled bonds of unity have been replaced by mounting tensions between the Ahusaka and Dyenie tribes.
A Deadly Foe Is On The Horizon, But Krell’s Past May Be Deadlier – Fantasy Author Releases Riveting Sequel Of Paladins And Gods
TORONTO, Ontario /ScoopCloud/ -- 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 novel "Futility of Defense" (ISBN: 978-0228892243; July, 2023) by Bryan Cole, the second book in the "A Paladin's Journey" series.
Inked Gaming Launches August Kickstarter Campaign to Introduce New Customizable Trading Card Game Supplies
CORVALLIS, Ore. /ScoopCloud/ -- 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.
Highly Successful Restaurateur Proprietor Releases How-To Tell-All Book on Achieving Restaurant Success
MONTREAL, Quebec /ScoopCloud/ -- A new beacon of guidance has emerged in the culinary world as esteemed restaurateur and author, Billy Pham, unveils his groundbreaking book titled "Turn Your Restaurant Know-How Into Success & Growth" (ISBN: 978-0228876755).
New Self-Help Expert Podcast Career Coaching Episodes
CANAL WINCHESTER, Ohio /ScoopCloud/ -- 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 to find your dream job, how to prepare for a job interview and what questions to ask on a job interview.
Author Safiya Andrews Announces Her Latest Book, ‘The Awkward Art of Being: Turn Your Awkward Into Your Awesome!’
PHOENIX, Ariz. /ScoopCloud/ -- 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 the world with confidence and authenticity.
Pompano Beach Arts Announces Headliners for Jazz Fest Pompano Beach 2024 – Branford Marsalis Leads an All-Star Internationally Acclaimed Lineup
POMPANO BEACH, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- 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.
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
REDONDO BEACH, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- 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 creatures.
Printed In Blood Celebrates MoMA’s Inclusion of ‘I Spit On Your Grave’ with new Scriptbook
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- 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 Spit On Your Grave aka Day of the Woman" film negative, script and artifacts in the Museum of Modern Art's permanent film archive in New York City.
Publishers Newswire announces semi-annual Books to Bookmark List for Aug. 2023 – 6 Great Children’s Books You’ve Likely Never Seen
TEMECULA, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- 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 not coming from major traditional book publishing houses.
Novelist Michelle Wildgen Joins Todos Santos Writers Workshop’s 2024 Winter Session
TODOS SANTOS, Baja California Sur /ScoopCloud/ -- 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 Karbo (memoir), Jeanne McCulloch (memoir), and Rex Weiner (storytelling strategies) in the acclaimed creative writing retreat's teaching lineup.
New Book ‘And Then I Met You’ by Mackenzie Lee Illuminates an Enduring and Miraculous Love Story
BOSTON, Mass. /ScoopCloud/ -- 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.
A Powerful Romance Of One Woman’s Journey With Grief And Hope: 91-Year-Old B.C. Woman Publishes Debut Romance Novel
VANCOUVER, B.C. /ScoopCloud/ -- 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.
A New Powerful Multimedia Tool Expands Content Creators’ Fan Followers and Enriches Community Interactions
MIDDLETOWN, N.Y. /ScoopCloud/ -- 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.
The Self-Help Expert Podcast Celebrates One Year of Life-Changing Insights
CANAL WINCHESTER, Ohio /ScoopCloud/ -- 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.
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
NEW YORK CITY, N.Y. /ScoopCloud/ -- 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 whatever he can to survive.
‘The Children of Light: Book I’ is a new adventure picture book for children
KEARNY, N.J. /ScoopCloud/ -- "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 The Black Girl Judge Company LLC.
‘The Shadow’ by Sloan Blecher – A challenging story of love, heartbreak, betrayal, and revenge
SYDNEY, Australia /ScoopCloud/ -- 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.
Legacy Launch Pad Publishing Releases Non-fiction Book on Using Breathwork for Addiction Recovery
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- 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.
A Love Song for the Ages
TAMPA, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- "A Love Song" is a one-of-a-kind song that shares the blessing of marriage for over 50 years and a loving call of encouragement for true love between a man and a women for the ages Christian Film Producer, Patrick R. Carberry has released his second single "A Love Song," produced by Demo My Song, a beautiful breakthrough song filled with heartfelt love, loyalty, and an uplifting, timely message for everyone.
Lowell Chamber Orchestra announces fifth season, largest yet
LOWELL, Mass. /ScoopCloud/ -- 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.
Rachel Slawson Crowned Miss Grand New York, Breaking Barriers and Inspiring Change
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah /ScoopCloud/ -- 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.
New Crime Novel ‘NEEDLES’ Highlights Historic Town
NAPLES, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- 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: 979-8218059484), a new novel by author Jerimah Tracey, that takes full advantage of this enigmatic setting.
Author’s Second Children’s Sing-Along Book Launches with a Give-Back Campaign Supporting Pet Adoption
LA JOLLA, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- 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 cover print, eBook (Kindle) and video/cartoon versions and includes upbeat Hawaiian music with steel guitar and ukulele and vocals by the author herself.
Chiney Ogwumike Joins Hang Media and is Named Co-Founder of HANG Academy
NEW YORK, N.Y. /ScoopCloud/ -- 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 to celebrated women's sports events.
Introducing ‘When June Met July’ – A Captivating Young Adult Novel by Mikayla Rose
TORONTO, Ontario /ScoopCloud/ -- 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.
Newly Revised Book By Music Business Legend, Bunny DeBarge Gaining Biopic Buzz, Released Juneteenth
WASHINGTON, D.C. /ScoopCloud/ -- 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.
E’maj Entertainment Television Network Unveiled: A New Era of Media Empowerment for People of Color
NEW YORK, N.Y. /ScoopCloud/ -- 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.
Comedians with Disabilities Act Change Attitudes Through Laughter
OAKLAND, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- 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 (ADA).
Free Tickets Announced for Concert Promoting Juneteenth, Pride Month – Can Music Heal Our Nation?
WASHINGTON, D.C. /ScoopCloud/ -- 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 parts of Maryland).
Entrepreneur Janak Alford’s New Book Reveals Revolutionary Approach to Tech and Personal Growth
OTTAWA, Ontario /ScoopCloud/ -- 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).
Finna Lit: Creativity. Entrepreneurship. Lifestyle. Money
AJAX, ONTARIO /ScoopCloud/ -- 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, but most importantly educate his friend.
Marikel International Brings Caribbean Carnival Spirit to Leimert Park Village with a Post Juneteenth Starlight Parade
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- 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.
Scientific Studies Show That Fiber and Antioxidants Can Counteract the Effects of Junk Food and Promote Cholesterol and Weight Control Without Restriction – Diet, Nutrition, Health
CHICAGO, Ill. /ScoopCloud/ -- DéShond E Barnes, author and nutrition enthusiast, has announced the release of his book "Counteract the Fat: How Scientific Studies Have Shown That Fiber and Antioxidants Can Counteract the Physiological Effects of Junk Food & Promote Cholesterol & Weight Control Without Restriction" (ISBN: 979-8397068956).