1. Auryn Inc. releases 4th of July App

Auracle, the new platform from digital publishing leader Auryn Inc., has released its second title 4th of July – Auracle available on iTunes. The app was created for free for Auryn users as a gift for the holiday. This app celebrates Independence Day with beautiful fireworks, which are triggered by a touch or shake. Each firework reveals iconic images from American history.

The app can be downloaded, free of charge, here: http://bit.ly/lP2hT5

Auryn’s new Auracle platform combines beautiful illustrations with great functionality. While Auryn Inc’s traditional Auryn apps utilize a more sophisticated, high-tech, very interactive and involved approach (like the award-winning apps The Little Mermaid and Teddy’s Day), the simplified Auracle platform provides a classic approach with traditional storytelling methods in order to release fun storybook apps in between the release of Auryn’s more complex apps.

2. Jennifer Jabaley’s CRUSH CONTROL on Pure Imagination

Jennifer Jabaley’s CRUSH CONTOL was featured on Pure Imagination this week with a review and giveaway. Here’s an excerpt from the article:

“I very excited to read Crush Control for many reasons. It sounds fantastic and original, and Jennifer Jabaley is a semi local author. The book takes place in the south and I always love that. I had a lot of hopes for this book and thankfully it didn’t disappoint!”

3. Kathleen Shoop’s THE LAST LETTER on Eclectic Reader

Kathleen Shoop’s THE LAST LETTER was featured on Eclectic Reader this week with a great review. Here is a highlight from the article:

“THE LAST LETTER is a riveting, beautifully written debut novel inspired by letters from the author’s great-great grandmother. I literally couldn’t put  it down but ultimately it’s not a feel good story, it’s harsh and heart-breaking but it evoked strong emotions and that’s a great read in my humble opinion.”

THE LAST LETTER is also Book #3 in the 2011 Summer Reading Challenge.

4. Elise Allen’s POPULAZZI on Publisher’s Weekly

Elise Allen’s POPULAZZI was reviewed this week in Publisher’s Weekly. Here is a highlight from the article:

“In her first solo novel, Allen (coauthor of Elixir with Hilary Duff) offers a smart mix of hilarity and tragedy in this Macbeth–meets–Mean Girls tale…”

5. Liz Fenton and Lisa Steinke on The Write Stuff

The Write Stuff has a fun and fabulous article with authors Liz Fenton and Lisa Steinke about how they became authors. They are also giving away 3 electronic copies of THE D WORD. Here’s an excerpt from the article:

“Liz Fenton and Lisa Steinke have been bff’s for over twenty years. They combined their love for reading, writing, and chick lit fiction to co-write their first novel, I’ll Have Who She’s Having. After debuting their writing chops to the world, they created their blog, Chick Lit Isn’t Dead to bring fashionista’s and chick lit lovers alike together. They’re here today to with their second novel, The D Word. Check out our interview below for an exclusive peek into how they became authors…”