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Nonfiction, True Crime


INCENDIARY TALES: 
Case Files of Peter Vallas, Expert Forensic Investigator


Unbelievable but true cases of murder, arson and more solved by the incomparable forensic investigator and consultant to the government and law enforcement agencies everywhere.

Autobiography, Memoir, Funk Music History


ME AND MY FUNKY FRIENDS
The Life & Times of Dawn Silva, Queen of Funk. 
Foreword by Sly Stone 

Dawn’s career began with Sly & the Family Stone. A chance meeting at the Record Plant recording studio in Sausalito California would earn her a place on tour and recording with Sly & The Family Stone, Later she would spend a decade with George Clintonand Parliament Funkadelic. She then headlined the chart topping Brides of Funkenstein and still performs today, keeping the Funk alive. This year she will be in the Funk Parade in Wash DC May 6 & at Woodstock 2017 in June in SF, CA

With a foreword by Sly Stone. Hundreds of pictures to choose from. This is the story of Funk Music and Dawn’s story of her triumph over misogyny and physical abuse. 
Narrative nonfiction, pop culture

Nonfiction, Health, Wellness, Fitness


THE FASCIA FACTOR:  
How To Maintain Your Body’s Hidden Architecture To Reduce Pain and Move Free and Easy

by Joanne Avison, KMI, CTK, IASI E-RYT500, CMED

A groundbreaking work in fitness and daily health. Joanne Avison explains the hidden world of body architecture, the science of body movement, and the critical role of the body-wide myofascial system. Fascia clinics will soon be part of every yoga, Pilates and fitness regimen. Learn how to tone your fascia to alleviate chronic pain, improve flexibility, and facilitate pain free movement. 

Self-Help, Lifestyle, Inspiration, Philosophy


SHINING LIGHT ON DYING AND DEATH 

9 Keys To Creating A Healthier Relationship With Mortality 
by Reverend Judith Johnson, D.S.S., Ph.D.

Aging and illness, hospice and palliative care, the bereavement industry, the advent of 'death cafes' - . . with 5 recent #1 bestsellers about dying and death. Despite its inevitability most people are woefully unprepared to face death, their own or that of a loved one. Dr. Johnson discusses the western culture death taboo and provides information, tools and techniques to develop a healthy relationship with the event of death. Endorsed by Marianne Williamson, Arianna Huffington, Jack Canfield, Robert Thurman and other experts, Reverend Dr. Johnson offers a way to break free of the death taboo for a healthier emotional and social life. Death need not be viewed as the 'Grim Reaper', but might be the bright light on the other side. Rev. Johnson has media access and contacts.


Nonfiction, Natural Healing, Mind Body Spirit


AKPINAR WELLNESS PUBLICATIONS
(Five works)

by Dr. Bill Akpinar, MD, PhD, D.AC, DDS 
and founder of UHSS 


Bill Akpinar, MD, DDS, Dr.Ac., Ph.D. 
(Pain Management and Oriental Medicine), 
known as Dr. Bill, has more Eastern and Western credentials that could be listed here.

Nonfiction, Philosophy, Esoteric Wisdom


DE OCCULTA PHILOSOPHIA LIBRI TRES:  
Three Books of Occult Philosophy 

by Heinrich Cornelius Agrippa von Nettesheim. 

A new translation by Michael Estell, PhD with commentary 
by Wooter Hanegraaff, Ph.D., Peter Forshaw, Ph.D.

High Tech Thriller

 

THE WATERMARK
by Steven Martin Cohen, author of Seven Shades of Black and Becker’s Ring

While decoding the human genome, scientists make the greatest discovery of all time - proof that God exists! Curiously, the Catholic Church and the US Department of Homeland Security want it kept secret. When scientists close to the discovery start turning up dead, FBI agent Lovel Granger investigates and becomes a target himself. But of whom? The WATERMARK is an exciting high-tech thriller with political, scientific and religious subplots that will keep readers thinking long after the exciting finish. A sophisticated contemporary thriller for the intelligent reader.

 


Narrative Nonfiction, Pop Culture


PURPLE DAYZ:
 
My Time With Jimi Hendrix 
by Jonathan Stathakis

Jimi and Jonathan work on a secret film project during the he last year and a half of Jimi’s tumultuous life.

A Freemason’s Vision of a Blissful Life 
by Manfred Krames

Nonfiction, Self Help, Inspiration


SHINING LIGHT ON DYING AND DEATH: 
9 Keys To Creating A Healthier Relationship With Mortality 

by Reverend Judith Johnson, D.S.S., Ph.D.

Nonfiction, Writing Instruction for Broadcast and Internet


WRITING BROADCAST NEWS: 
Shorter Sharper & Stronger 

by Mervin Block

Four properties by Merv Block are available. 


Nonfiction, Natural Healing, Mind Body Spirit


AKPINAR WELLNESS PUBLICATIONS
(Five works)

by Dr. Bill Akpinar, MD, PhD, D.AC, DDS 
and founder of UHSS 


Bill Akpinar, MD, DDS, Dr.Ac., Ph.D. 
(Pain Management and Oriental Medicine), 
known as Dr. Bill, has more Eastern and Western credentials that could be listed here.

Literature Fiction, Chick Lit.


 

SONGS ABOUT GIRLS
by Summer Burkes 

When the lead singer of the next big rock thing breaks up with you it’s bad. But when he writes a hit song about it mentioning personal indiscretions, and the media hounds you and makes life worse… a girl’s got to find a way to reclaim her life. By real life muse Summer Burkes, Songs About Girls follows December Jane Miller as she learns how to overcome heartache and pain with the help of her music, perseverance and true friends. 

 


EDITORS: for details, and full proposals please contact WLCorsa@nyc.rr.com
Telephone (212) 696 - 0415

 


 

LIT FICTION 
CHICK LIT

 

SONGS ABOUT GIRLS
by Summer Burkes 

When the lead singer of the next big rock thing breaks up with you it’s bad. But when he writes a hit song about it mentioning personal indiscretions, and the media hounds you and makes life worse… a girl’s got to find a way to reclaim her life. By real life muse Summer Burkes, Songs About Girls follows December Jane Miller as she learns how to overcome heartache and pain with the help of her music, perseverance and true friends. 

 

HEALTH
FITNESS
WELLNESS

 

THE FASCIA REVOLUTION
Understanding Body Architecture To Reduce Pain and Move Free and Easy

by J Avison, KMI, CTK, IASI E-RYT500, CMED
 

A groundbreaking work in fitness and the science of body movement, Joanne Avison explains the hidden world of body architecture and the critical role of the body-wide myofascial system in daily health.  Fascia clinics will soon be part of every yoga, Pilates and fitness regimen. Learn how to tone your fascia to alleviate chronic pain, improve flexibility, and facilitate pain free movement.  Joanne Avison is a leading authority and practitioner in the science of body movement and the application of Fascial Intelligence to mind, body and being. Her book YOGA: Fascia, Anatomy & Movement (Handspring, June 2014) is a seminal work for yoga instructors.  Ms. Avison is also a contributor to Fascia In Sports and Movement, edited by colleague Dr. R. Schleip. Ms. Avison is the founder of Art of Contemporary Yoga Teacher Training School. She has studied with Caroline Myss and is a pioneer in the study of fascia and its crucial role in a healthy mind, vital body and congruent being.

SELF-HELP
LIFESTYLE
INSPIRATION
PHILOSOPHY

 

SHINING LIGHT ON DYING AND DEATH
9 Keys To Creating A Healthier Relationship With Mortality

by Reverend Judith Johnson, D.S.S., Ph.D.

Aging and illness, hospice and palliative care, the bereavement industry, the advent of 'death cafes' -   . . with 5 recent #1 bestsellers about dying and death. Despite its inevitability most people are woefully unprepared to face death, their own or that of a loved one.  Dr. Johnson discusses the western culture death taboo and provides information, tools and techniques to develop a healthy relationship with the event of death.  Endorsed by Marianne Williamson, Arianna Huffington, Jack Canfield, Robert Thurman and other experts, Reverend Dr. Johnson offers a way to break free of the death taboo for a healthier emotional and social life. Death need not be viewed as the 'Grim Reaper', but might be the bright light on the other side. Rev. Johnson has media access and contacts.

NATURAL HEALING
MIND, BODY, SPIRIT

 

AKPINAR WELLNESS PUBLICATIONS
works by Dr. Bill Akpinar, MD, PhD, D.AC, DDS
and founder of UHSS

   - Your Pain Is Real   (forthcoming)

  - Naturopathic & Spiritual Medicine, A Reference Guide  (forthcoming)

  - No Sweat, Know Sweat -  new revised edition
  - Seven Priceless Prescriptions For Health and Anti-Aging   -  new revised edition
 
- Qigong: Shaolin Yoga  (also on DVD) -  reprint
 
- Zen and the Way of the Sword -  reprint

More information about the healing and wellness works of Dr.Bill Akpinar will be available in the coming months.

SCHOLARLY
NON-FICTION
HISTORY

 

 

DE OCCULTA PHILOSOPHIA LIBRI TRES: Three Books of Occult Philosophy
by Heinrich Cornelius Agrippa von Nettesheim.
  
A new translation by Michael Estell, PhD Wooter Hanegraf, Ph.D., Peter Foresaw, Ph.D.

The classic work of esoteric and philosophical knowledge, Agrippa’s last revised edition of his three volume opus was published in Latin in 1533.  This new translation of the original medieval Latin by renown scholar Dr. Michael Estell provides new insights into the secrets Agrippa encoded into his work. Agrippa's work is further informed by the introduction and annotations by the renown esoteric scholars Dr. Hanegraaff and Dr. Forshaw. These scholars bring Agrippa's seminal work in western esoteric knowledge into the 21st Century.

 

HIGH TECH 
THRILLER

 

THE WATERMARK
by Steven Martin Cohen, author of Seven Shades of Black and Becker’s Ring

While decoding the human genome, scientists make the greatest discovery of all time - proof that God exists! Curiously, the Catholic Church and the US Department of Homeland Security want it kept secret. When scientists close to the discovery start turning up dead, FBI agent Lovel Granger investigates and becomes a target himself. But of whom? The WATERMARK is an exciting high-tech thriller with political, scientific and religious subplots that will keep readers thinking long after the exciting finish. A sophisticated contemporary thriller for the intelligent reader.

 

LIT FICTION 
CHICK LIT

 

SONGS ABOUT GIRLS
by Summer Burkes 

When the lead singer of the next big rock thing breaks up with you it’s bad. But when he writes a hit song about it mentioning personal indiscretions, and the media hounds you and makes life worse… a girl’s got to find a way to reclaim her life. By real life muse Summer Burkes, Songs About Girls follows December Jane Miller as she learns how to overcome heartache and pain with the help of her music, perseverance and true friends. 

 


CHILDREN'S BOOKS - YOUNG ADULT

PICTURE BOOK  

MURPHY THE MOLE AND THE RIGAMAROLE by Mehachem Schachter

In a delightful tale told in Seuss style verse with rhyming surprises, Murphy and his friends share an adventure that has a surprise after every verse.

 

INTERACTIVE
YOUNG ADULT GAME 
BOOK SERIES
 

LEAD THE WAY  
by Jon Sutherland  

A series of interactive historically accurate game books in which the reader participates in the event.Each book puts the reader in charge. Make critical decisions along the way and try to successfully complete the mission! Topics of the first five books are: Underground Railroad, Oregon Trail, D-Day Landing, Bunker Hill, Lexington & Concord.  Aimed at middle grade and young adults, children learn while they play, and see if they can rewrite history!

 


LICENSING OPPORTUNITIES
Dramatic rights, Foreign rights...

DRAMATIC RIGHTS  

KATE & M. SARAH KLISE  

Dramatic rights in the clever, whimsical works of this award winning author & illustrator team are available.  Fifteen of their children’s graphic novels, including Regarding The Fountain, Letters From Camp, Deliver Us From Normal, and the first two titles in the 43 Old Cemetery Road series are available.  Visit www.kateandsarahklise.com to learn more about Kate, Sarah and their bestselling children’s books. 

DRAMATIC RIGHTS
LITERARY FICTION
 

NICE BOY 
by George Veltri 

First published in 1995 by City Lights Publishers, this stunning debut novel received extraordinary praise.  It is now available as an ebook. As fast-paced and intoxicating as the drugs that dominate the lives of its characters, this is a savage and humorous tale of a young Italian-American drug addict, his family in Queens, and the addicts, hustlers and cops he encounters in New York City's hazardous underbelly.
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DRAMATIC RIGHTS
MILITARY HISTORY 
VIETNAM WAR

 

A HUNDRED FEET OVER HELL  
by Jim Hooper

The gut-wrenching, inspiring narrative tale of flying with the men of the 20th Recon Airplane Company over I Corps and the DMZ in Vietnam 1968-1969.  The author’s brother is one of the pilots in this unit that flew old single prop Cessna O-1 Bird Dogs over the hottest battleground of the Vietnam War.  Literally hundreds of 5 Star reviews on Amazon, this book has been compared to Chickenhawk, Matterhorn and is one of the finest books about the soldiers of the Vietnam War. 


CUSTOM PUBLISHING, PREMIUM and GIFT MARKET 

(Desk diaries, weekly planners, cards, 
calendars, address books, etc.)

 

GIFT, PREMIUM, CUSTOM  

THE PATRIOT'S BOOK OF DAYS:  
Celebrating a Proud Heritage of Freedom

American personalities, quotes, key events and 100 iconic images are included. A Day/Date book that gives a special American event for each day of the year, from the birth of the Nation to Babe Ruth's birthday, from Louis Armstrong and Bob Hope to the Moon Landing, each day celebrate America's proud and diverse heritage.

EDITORS: for details, and full proposals please contact WLCorsa@nyc.rr.com
Telephone (212) 696 - 0415
NARRATIVE
NON-FICTION
POP CULTURE
 

PURPLE DAYZ: My Time With Jimi Hendrix
by Jonathan Stathakis

In London in February 1969 Jimi Hendrix sees an art house film ‘Awakening Urge.’ On his return to the US he tracks down Jon Stathakis, co-writer, co-producer and star of the film.  Jimi wants to make a movie… and so begins Jonathan Stathakis’ PURPLE DAYS. From May 1969 to Jimi’s death in September of 1970 they work secretly on an avant garde film whose only dialog will be Jimi’s guitar. The book offers insights into Jimi, his entourage, management and the wild ‘Experience’ that surrounded Jimi. The stages of the film script development are part of Jonathan’s story

 

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