"This is a great opportunity for writers and aspiring writers to gain
inspiration from the literary setting that New Orleans offers, as well as get
first-hand tips from the people who are in the business of writing.
In past years, publishers have signed some of today's recognized authors,
and others have garnered bylines as a result of NOWC. The contest runs
through November 15, 2005, and prize winners will be randomly selected.

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, the conference is set for May 12-13 at the Hotel Monteleone. All
participants who have attended this conference have established a business
relationship with an agent or editor, and some have even signed contracts for
work, garnering a first byline or book contract," said J.
To register for the conference, please visit
http://www. The joint endeavor is designed to assist aspiring writers
in becoming published authors with books on the shelves of Joseph-Beth stores. In addition, self-published authors will
have their books stocked for a minimum of eight weeks, giving Joseph-Beth
buyers a chance to see how their book sells.
"As always , Joseph-Beth remains completely committed to our local
writers," said owner Neil Van Uum., AuthorHouse has grown into the world's largest
and most experienced self-publishing house, providing premier book publishing
and marketing services for authors.
Joseph-Beth is one of the nation's largest independent bookselling groups,
founded in 1986., and Charlotte, N.C.com.

"We continue to support teachers and librarians looking for innovative new
ways to keep kids learning," said Laine Keneller, president of Booktastic!
"This contest provides young people an opportunity to have their writing
featured in a board game available throughout the United States."

Participants in the contest submit questions for possible use in future
editions of Booktastic! and are entered to win a personalized, autographed
novel by bestselling young adult author Lynne Hansen.

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Conference attendees registered at the Hotel Monteleone, will be invited
to a special cocktail reception with the above authors, agents and editors. "Having the
support of local bookstores has been a common problem for self-published
authors in the past. We are thrilled to be
able to present this unique opportunity to our customers. Authors retain all rights, maintain
editorial control and choose the exact selection of services that best suits
their goals. To
learn more about the contest, visit
http://www."

Since its release in 2004, Booktastic! is now carried in over 1500 various
retail outlets and libraries throughout the United States.

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NEW ORLEANS, After a 10-year absence , the New
Orleans Writers' Conference (NOWC) will return to bring the New York literary
marketplace down south for a weekend where aspiring writers can meet top
agents, editors and authors.
Sponsored by the New Orleans Metropolitan Convention + Visitors Bureau,
Inc. In
addition to networking , the conference guarantees that the first
100 manuscripts submitted with the registration fee will be reviewed by a top
agent or editor, followed by a one-on-one critique., Julia
Reed, Jeremiah Towers, Ken Wells, Berthe Amoss, Alice Pope, Tom Piazza, to
name a few.com or call 504-566-5045.

Its partnership with AuthorHouse
extends that support even further by giving local writers an opportunity to
see their book on the shelves of their local Joseph-Beth bookstore. AuthorHouse provides a broad
array of tools and services to allow authors to make their own choices
throughout the publishing process.

booktasticgame. The game has
received media coverage in USA Today , Publishers Weekly, The Christian
Science Monitor, and The London Telegraph. Players move around a quaint town square of bookstores to buy,
sell and trade popular titles with money earned from answering questions or
sharing opinions prior to each turn.

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For more information,
visit http://www.booktasticgame .com.

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Joseph-Beth is a solid supporter of local writers, hosting regular
seminars with panelists who share their expertise on how to improve writing
skills, find editing help and get published.

The company also includes Davis-Kidd
Booksellers in Jackson, Miss.

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Top-tier panel
participants for this year's conference include Random House, Penguin
Publishing, Simon + Simon Entertainment , Crown Publishing Group, Vintage
Books, Grove Atlantic, Thomas Dunne Books, St."
Based in Bloomington, Ind.com

Contact:

Michele Sulka
VP of Marketing
Joseph-Beth
Tel: 513-706-3113
Email: msulka@josephbeth. "Kids will
be too busy having fun to realize they are learning.

About Booktastic!

Booktastic! is a fun board game designed for readers, families and
educators.
Even people who do not read enjoy this game with its unique category of
questions with no wrong answer. Her newest book "Rave New World," available from SparkNotes ,
features over 1,000 SAT vocabulary words and definitions.

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For the First Time Ever, Authors Will Receive Guaranteed
Bookstore Placement and Book Signings

BLOOMINGTON , Ind., Joseph-Beth Booksellers, one of
the nation's strongest and most prosperous independent bookselling companies,
and AuthorHouse, the premier publishing house for emerging authors and new
voices in literature, are pleased to announce the "Fresh Voices in Print"
publishing program. "Our partnership with AuthorHouse should
enable anyone interested in getting published to bring their work to the
marketplace in a most efficient and productive manner. Stores are located in Pittsburgh, Cincinnati , Cleveland,
Lexington, Ky.com

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neworleanswritersconference. Joseph-Beth has taken the lead in changing this dynamic
and gone one step further by giving local authors shelf space and a book
signing."
Customers shopping Joseph -Beth bookstores will notice a new "Fresh Voices
in Print" book section which will display and sell authors' books published
through the AuthorHouse partnership., and Nashville and Memphis, Tenn.
Booktastic! today announced the official
release of its Family Edition featuring children's literature . The "books" in each store contain
real-life information so players learn about bestselling books and authors.

About Lynne Hansen

Lynne Hansen is the bestselling author of the Heritage of Horror series of
young adult historical novels from Hard Shell Word Factory.

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Booktastic!, a board game designed for book lovers, families and educators,
celebrated the release by kicking off a contest where children and young
adults can participate in future editions of the popular game.com/FamilyContest.

"Booktastic! is covert education at its finest," said Hansen.LynneHansen.

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New Orleans Writers' Conference Returns; NOMCVB Brings the New York Literary Marketplace to New Orleans

Stephen Perry, CEO
and President of New Orleans Metropolitan Convention + Visitors Bureau.
Knopf, Red Dress Ink, MacAdam/Cage, Pelican Publishing, New York Times Book
Review, Viking and Zoetrope.
Authors include John Barry, Dr. The conference will span all genres, including children's
literature, culinary writing, essays, fiction, non-fiction, memoir, writing
music for the stage and screen, faith-based writing, poetry, screenwriting,
short stories, and many more.

Joseph -Beth Booksellers and AuthorHouse Launch Groundbreaking Venture

"Our authors couldn't be more excited about this partnership with
Joseph-Beth," said Bryan Smith, AuthorHouse CEO and president .

Contact:

Lynn Zingraf
Director of Promotional Services
AuthorHouse
Tel: 812-334-5338
Email: lzingraf@authorhouse.com. Her first
novel "The Return" debuted at #1 on the Children's E-book Bestseller list.
Her second novel "The Change" won the 2005 EPPIE for Best Young Adult
Novel. For more
information, visit http://www.

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"Fresh Voices in Print" will combine each company's industry-leading
experience to provide special Joseph-Beth Publishing Packages that include
custom book design, advance copies, guaranteed bookshelf placement and an
in -store book signing event for every author in the program.

PRESS RELEASE Booktastic! Announces Release of Family Edition Board Game

For more information, visit
http://www.

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titles, and boasts millions of books in print.