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06/15/2019

A blog for author interviews and book reviews in fiction, non-fiction, memoir, and other genres.

06/22/2018

Congratulations Aperture Press Author Arve Robert Pisani on the publication of your new book.

On June 6, 1944, Allied forces launched the greatest invasion in history against Nazi-occupied Europe. More than 150,000 troops landed on the coast of France as part of Operation Overlord, and for seven weeks they fought inland across fifteen miles of le bocage—the deadly maze of hedgerows, fields, and woodlands that comprises the Norman countryside. On July 25, they finally broke Germany’s defensive line with a decisive strike at Saint-Lô.

Bocage tells the story of the Normandy campaign from the point of view of the men who experienced it. Arve Robert Pisani spent years researching and collecting first-hand accounts from more than three hundred World War II veterans on both sides of the conflict. Through interviews, telephone conversations, personal correspondence, and primary documents he crafted an intimate narrative of their time in Normandy. Many of these stories, both unique and familiar, have never before been told. The account is enhanced by extensive research of primary sources—including after action reports, combat interviews, small unit studies, and unpublished documents—to add strategic depth and historical analysis. The result is an uncompromising account of the summer of 1944.

06/21/2018

Congratulations go out to Aperture Press author Christina Potter for being named a FINALIST in both the 2018 National Indie Excellence Awards and the 2018 Next Generation Indie Book Awards for her book "Head of the Pack."

The National Indie Excellence® Awards (NIEA) is open to all English language printed books available for sale, including small presses, mid-size independent publishers, university presses, and self-published authors. NIEA is proud to be a champion of self-publishing and small independent presses going the extra mile to produce books of excellence in every aspect.

The Next Generation Indie Book Awards is the largest Not-for-Profit book awards program for indie authors and independent publishers. In its twelfth year of operation, the Next Generation Indie Book Awards was established to recognize and honor the most exceptional independently published books in over 70 different categories each year.

03/19/2018

02/09/2018

Author Christina Adkinson Potter made a televised appearance with a few of her celebrity pups for the Nasdaq closing bell today. Check it out!

02/09/2018

On February 10, 2018, at Pier 92/94 in NYC, I be joining AKC Public Ed Dept in their booth at Meet the Breeds for a Soaring Soren book signing. If you are in the area, or attending Meet the Breeds or Westminster Agility Championships, stop by and say hello. I'll have bookmarks and coloring pages for the kids, as well as some posters that explain agility in Soren's own words. Hope to see you there! 12:15 - 1:30 and again from 3:45 - 5 (give or take a few minutes).

01/29/2018

5 Star review for Deborah Stevenson's Oy, Elephants!

Reviewed by Joel R. Dennstedt for Readers' Favorite — 5 Stars

There is so much to like about Oy, Elephants! by Deborah Stevenson and Morgan Spicer. Begin with the book’s concept. A pair of retired circus elephants, Martha and Lou, move in as next-door neighbors to young Joel’s grandparents, Morris and Gussie, with whom he is staying on vacation at the Del Ray Retirement Village (in Florida, of course.) That no one questions (much) the arrival of two pachyderms as new members provides the main ingredient of this story’s overwhelming charm. Ms. Stevenson tells the story of Joel’s poolside adventures with over-sized companions as an exquisite understatement sure to spark any child’s imagination. Children accept the impossible. But the marvelous illustrations of Ms. Spicer bring this unlikely tale vividly to life, providing the authenticity the story calls for with drama, humor, and boundless energy.

Oy, Elephants! presents a great collaboration between Deborah Stevenson and Morgan Spicer, who know perfectly well how to instill their heartwarming message - so important to the young - in the guise of old folks living lives of earned release and conditioned ways, even if two of those old folks happen to be elephants. Because of their time in the circus, Martha and Lou offer youthful fun and immediate help to their new neighbors, and the most memorable vacation Joel has yet experienced. Lest one misinterpret, however, the creators of this book take time (in their preface) to explain why elephants should not be entertainers, and (in an afterword) why elephants are such genuinely marvelous creatures. A portion of the proceeds from this delightful book go the World Wildlife Fund, making this special book wonderfully complete.

12/12/2017

CONGRATULATIONS Deb Stevenson on the release of your new book for children, Oy, Elephants!

There’s big fun to be had at Delray Retirement Village!

Joel is a bit uncertain when he travels to visit his grandparents in Delray Beach, Florida. He is excited to see them, but afraid he might be bored at their quiet retirement village. Imagine his surprise when he meets his grandparents’ new neighbors—a pair of retired circus elephants who just moved in. They require lots of sunscreen, they’re too big for the furniture, and they turn the community pool into a water park!

It looks like Joel might end up having an adventure, after all!

11/02/2017

Robert Farber’s Monday Mystery Science Demonstrations has been recommended by the National Science Teachers Association, the largest professional association of science educators in the world. NSTA considers the products they recommend to be "among the best available supplements for science teaching." Reviewer, teacher, and STEM coordinator Jacqueline Fernandez's comments about the book include:

“It is very important for educators to use this book as a means to science inquiry which is the cornerstone of good teaching.”

For the full review, visit http://www.nsta.org/recommends/ViewProduct.aspx?ProductID=23801.

To learn more about Robert Farber’s books, visit his Amazon author page at https://www.amazon.com/Robert-Farber/e/B00Y38QIKQ.

Resources for science teachers

10/17/2017

Aperture Press Author Christina Potter and her husband Taylor at her red carpet book launch party in New York City! Congratulations on the release of your new book, Head of the Pack!

09/26/2017

Part Two of the Award-Winning Insider Training Series has been released!

A whole new bag of tricks from Chester Gi**lo!
Teach your dog to dance, fetch snacks from the fridge,and ask politely before going outside!

Determined to spill the family beans once
again, Chester reveals more Insider Training
secrets for advanced dogs. He’s been studying
hard, and this time he’s brought a stack of research to
support his lessons in canine psychology. Learn how
to correct destructive behavior at a fundamental level,
explore the ins and outs of dogs’ communication
skills, and discover new ways to help your furry friend
live a long and happy life.
Naturally, Chester also brings tricks to the table,
teaching more than twenty new skills that will make
your dog the star of his very own show. Need a pencil
fetched or a letter delivered? No problem! Need
entertainment for your nephew’s birthday party?
Chester has you covered! The sense of accomplishment
you and your dog will feel knowing that you
put a smile on someone’s face will warm your hearts
for years to come.
Christina Potter has been training dogs for over
25 years. She has trained a variety of breeds and
has spent thousands of hours working with them on
print ads, websites, motion capture for video games,
commercials, and television shows—both live and
pre-recorded. She was the main trainer on numerous
feature films and has trained dogs to compete in Rally,
Competitive Obedience, Conformation, and Agility.

Part One of the Insider Training series was named
Winner of the 2016 National Indie Excellence Award
for Animals & Pets, and Winner of the 2016 Dog
Writers Association Captain Haggerty Award for Best Training Book or Article. In Part Two, Christina shares more
advanced tips and advice on dog training with research to back it up, all humorously told from a dog’s perspective.

Get your copy here:
https://www.amazon.com/Head-Pack-Chester-Advanced-Training/dp/0997302097/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1506455446&sr=8-1&keywords=head+of+the+pack+book

Teach your dog to dance, fetch snacks from the fridge, and ask politely before going outside. It’s a whole new bag of tricks from Chester Gi**lo!Determined to spill the family beans once again, Chester reveals more Insider Training secrets for advanced dogs. He’s been studying hard, a...

09/25/2017

We are delighted to announce that Soaring Soren, written by Deborah Stevenson and illustrated by Morgan Spicer, has won a Silver Medal in the 2017 Readers’ Favorite International Book Awards in the Children/Animals category. Readers’ Favorite featured thousands of contestants from over a dozen countries, ranging from new independent authors to New York Times best-sellers and celebrities. Congratulations to Deb!

“Soaring Soren: When French Bulldogs Fly is most highly recommended for children and animal lovers of all ages.” Jack Magnus for Readers’ Favorite

Read more about the author at https://readersfavorite.com/book-review/soaring-soren

Soaring Soren: When French Bulldogs Fly is a children's animal book, based on a true story, written by Deborah Stevenson and illustrated by Morgan Spicer. Deb was there at the airport waiting for the small French Bulldog puppy who had traveled all the way to her from Denmark. She greeted him with hu...

09/15/2017

Mickey Getty, author of Soot and The Junk Lottery, was featured in an article on the front page of the Reading Eagle‘s Life section today. The piece discusses her writing class at the GoggleWorks and the sources of inspiration for her work.

To read the full article, visit http://www.readingeagle.com/life/article/learning-about-the-art-of-writing.

08/29/2017

Meet the real Soaring Soren in this remarkable video and get yourself a copy of this wonderful book for children of all ages by Aperture Press award-winning author Deb Stevenson!

Soaring Soren: When French Bulldogs Fly, is a true story of the first French Bulldog to become a champion in the athletic sport of agility. See photos of the...

08/29/2017

Aperture Press Author to speak at Penn State.
Penn State Berks Common Reading features 'A Girl Named Nina' by local author, Norma Tamayo.
http://news.psu.edu/story/478843/2017/08/23/academics/penn-state-berks-common-reading-features-girl-named-nina-local

Students beginning their studies at Penn State Berks received their first homework assignment well before they showed up on campus for the first day of classes. The assignment, part of the college’s Common Reading Program, was to read "A Girl Named Nina" by local author Norma Tamayo of Exeter Townsh...

08/02/2017

The latest issue of the International Cultic Studies Magazine, "ISCA Today," features several notable contributions by Joseph Szimhart, author of "Mushroom Satori." His painting "Trust" appears as the magazine’s cover art and an article penned by Szimhart, titled “Retribing the Planet: Shamanism Repurposed for Modern Times,” begins on page 10. Later, a dozen of his paintings are the focus of an art feature. His fans will no doubt recognize familiar works such as "Phoenix Rising" and "What Mouse Said," but several newer paintings appear, as well.

To read his article and see his art, have a look at Volume 8, Number 2 of "ISCA Today" at http://www.icsahome.com/memberelibrary/it.

To learn more about Joe and his work, visit his website at http://jszimhart.com.

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07/19/2017

Aperture Press Author Robert Maiorono, former soloist with the New York City Ballet, teaches ballet in Glen's Falls, NY.

QUEENSBURY — Little girls in black leotards and pink tights dream of being professional ballerinas some day.

07/10/2017

Recently author Donna Paff and illustrator Bella Viva were invited to visit the Ernest Hemingway Home & Museum in Key West, Florida for a special tour and to sign copies of their book, "A Visit From Miss Marvin." The delightful children’s book, whose titular character is a polydactyl “Hemingway” cat, has been a popular item at the museum store for some time now. Museum staff thought it would be fun to host an event for Miss Marvin, so they extended an invitation to Donna and Bella. On May 9 the pair were warmly received at the Hemingway Home, and they spent the day meeting visitors and fans, signing books, and making new friends young and old.

Congrats to Donna and Bella for this wonderful opportunity!

"A Visit From Miss Marvin" is the story of a charming cat and her elderly companion, Mr. Smith. The two friends stick together through thick and thin, and always make the best of life’s changes. (http://www.aperturepress.net/books/a-visit-from-miss-marvin)

The Ernest Hemingway Home & Museum is the legendary writer’s former estate in Key West, Florida. It is home to several dozen polydactyl cats, some of whom are descendents of Hemingway’s own pet cat. (http://www.hemingwayhome.com)