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Italian Tribune features WP book by Cav. Nazario “Larry” Paragano, Sr., on front cover

WoodpeckerPress Admin — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 18:32:11 +0000

The cover of the December 8 edition of the Italian Tribune featured Nazario “Larry” Paragano, Sr., and his new book, Life’s Dreams and Realities: The Life Stories of Nazario “Larry” Paragano, Sr., published by Woodpecker Press in 2011. An two-page spread in that issue of the newspaper also presented excerpts and photos from the book.

This book is the first of a multivolume autobiography by the author, a long-time resident of New Jersey and well-respected businessman. For more than fifty years, Paragano has enjoyed an ambitious and diverse career in numerous business ventures, most notably, all phases of the real estate and building/construction industry.

Volume 1 takes us through his first eighteen years. The author shares his memories of early life in the tiny Italian village of Camella, emigrating from Italy to America with his family, their new life in the U.S.A., and some of the joys, accomplishments, and antics of his childhood and teen years while growing up in New Jersey.

For anyone with an Italian background or who has experienced life with Italian-born relatives, Paragano’s book will bring back fond memories of traditions, foods, expressions, and activities that may have been forgotten. It also provides a peak into the process and pitfalls so many people have had to endure to leave their country of origin for hope of a better life in America.

For more information on the book, click here or visit the Woodpecker Press “Our Books” page.

New book by Yale Hauptman helps you “…plan for your parent’s care without going to the poorhouse or nuthouse”

WoodpeckerPress Admin — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 04:23:21 +0000

Yale Hauptman is an elder care attorney who helps seniors and their families tackle the need for long-term care and how to pay for it. The real-life stories contained in his book illustrate what you should and shouldn’t do in preparation for a parent’s long-term care solution. Although “Be Nice to Me—I Pick Your Nursing Home! How to Plan for Your Parent’s Care without Going to the Poorhouse or Nuthouse” is meant to both educate and correct misconceptions, Yale’s desire and goal is to motivate you to take action. The first step is to find a professional in your area who is knowledgeable about long-term care and elder law, and the next step is to put a plan in place immediately. Then, when a crisis does hit, you’ll be emotionally, psychologically, and financially prepared to cope with one of the most difficult times you’ll ever live through.

Do you have a loved one who is looking into assisted-living or nursing home options for themselves or their parents? Then you should read Yale’s book. The book is available at http://elderlawtodaypodcast.com/services/ or in Kindle format on Amazon.com.

“A delightful read-along tale…for any young reader,” according to the Italian Tribune…

WoodpeckerPress Admin — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 22:03:38 +0000

Fabrizio’s Fable (LaFavola di Fabrizio), a new children’s book in Italian and English, by Patricia Brady-Danzig, received a very nice review by The Italian Tribune in its December 8 issue. Children can listen to the author read the book to them as they follow along. The included CD also features an original song by Brady-Danzig, performed by the Celebration Singers Childern’s Choir of Cranford, NJ.

The book is available directly from the author at www.pbdmusic.com. So be sure to visit her site and order a copy for all the children in your life. They will certainly enjoy the beautiful illustrations and charming story, and who knows, they may even get a head start on learning a beautiful language, too! The author has already sold over 1000 copies.

Fabrizio’s Fable was published in Spring 2011 by Woodpecker Press.

Judy Bennett Owner of Grove Baskets & Gifts

WoodpeckerPress Admin — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 01:25:36 +0000

The Woodpecker Press team met with me and listened to my ideas for a book, and then guided me as to how to get started putting everything down on paper in a way that made sense for my book. They inspired and motivated me to finally begin writing the book that has been rolling around in my head for years. They made me believe it was possible. I was no longer overwhelmed about where to start. It’s very exciting to actually be writing! The WP “Inside Scoop on Self-Publishing” seminar took me to the next step. With the help of WP, I now know how I can get my book published. In one sitting, I learned so much about publishing and I had all my questions answered. There was so much information about publishing a book that I didn’t know and I appreciate the value of their expert advice.
-Judy Bennett owner of Grove Baskets & Gifts

Renee Gatz, Author of Wise Words & Witty Expressions

WoodpeckerPress Admin — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 01:25:14 +0000

As a neophyte to the book publishing world, Woodpecker Press has provided me with the hands-on guidance a new author requires. With the level and quality of services they make available to their clients, an author can be sure they are in good hands as they bring their manuscript to life as a published book.
—Renee Gatz, Author of Wise Words & Witty Expressions

Please check out the Woodpecker Press new custom Facebook page

WoodpeckerPress Admin — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 22:46:16 +0000

If you have not yet LIKED us there, you will see our brand new landing page. Check it out at:
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Self-Publishing Book Expo, October 22 in NYC

WoodpeckerPress Admin — Sun, 11 Sep 2011 18:10:27 +0000

We just learned about an upcoming event that should be of interest to self-published authors or those who someday hope to self-publish. The 2011 Self-Publishing Book Expo is an all-day affair at the Sheraton Hotel in New York City on October 22. There will be an exhibit area, panels and seminars, one-on-one manuscript evaluation sessions, and a keynote address by Dan Poynter, an author, publisher, and one of the pioneers of modern self-publishing. Check out our “Author’s Bookshelf” on the WP home page for links to Dan’s Self-Publishing Manual, Volumes 1 and 2. These are great books on self-publishing.

You can check out the details at http://www.selfpubbookexpo.com. Note that the discount registration period ends on September 15.

WoodpeckerPress.com gets an update

WoodpeckerPress Admin — Sat, 03 Sep 2011 01:45:45 +0000

Hope you like our updated website, now featuring a carousel of recommended reading for authors on the home page that will take you right to Amazon, an “Our Books” tab that highlights all our WP books, and a blog, too. We’ve been busy this year with the publication of four new books—a children’s book in Italian and English, a poetry book, an autobiography, and a self-help book—over the last six months and another scheduled to go to the printer soon.

And, we’re working on our first in a series of Big, Bold Business books, called Jersey Women Mean Business! Big, Bold Business Advice from 100 New Jersey Women Business Owners: Practical Tips, Solutions, and Strategies for Business Success, which is due out in early 2012. This 300-page book will feature chapters by successful women business owners from across the state, providing great insight and information for anyone running a business. Are you a NJ woman business owner interested in writing a chapter? Find out all about the book and our Big, Bold Business Authors at www.BigBoldBusiness.com.