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Boston’s North End – More Than “Little Italy,” A Brief History
Published on 2012-03-04 16:47:36
Most people know the North End as Boston’s Little Italy, which today it is. But, Italians did not start moving into the North End in any significant number until the 1880’s – some 260 years after the North End’s earliest residents. The Italians were only the last of a series of ethnic groups to inhabit [...] > read more
Freedom Trail Historic Boston Restaurant Guide & Map
Published on 2012-02-13 09:45:09
View Freedom Trail Restaurant Guide in a larger map For those visiting the Freedom Trail and wishing the immersive experience, there are a number of historic restaurants directly on or close to the Freedom Trail. The Google Map above displays these restaurants along with the sixteen official Freedom Trail stops. (It is better to view [...] > read more
Freedom Trail Maps with Google Map
Published on 2012-01-23 07:24:25
Any visitor to the Freedom Trail and Colonial Boston will need good maps. Here are several – all free. The Google map below was created for an upcoming ebook. In itself it is almost a full tour guide and includes the essentials for all the official, as well as many interesting unofficial Freedom Trail sites. [...] > read more
Paul Revere, George Washington and John Adams Face to Face at Boston MFA
Published on 2012-01-12 07:49:25
The Boston Museum of Fine Arts is awesome, and it’s the only place you can see some of the most influential leaders of the American Revolution up close and personal. John Singleton Copley’s vivid and compelling portraits of Paul Revere, Sam Adams, John Hancock and Joseph Warren are intimate and perceptive. Gilbert Stuart’s works of [...] > read more
My Sparkling Misfortune
Published on 2011-12-09 09:35:32
Our YA sponsor book today is 2010 Reader Views Literary Award winner My Sparkling Misfortune by Laura Lond. The book is available for immediate download on Amazon Kindle, Barnes & Noble’s Nook, and digital format downloads on Smashwords. Genre: Humorous Fantasy (YA) Length: 33,000 words Format: Kindle Edition File Size: 481 KB Print Length: 128 [...] > read more
After the Snowfall
Published on 2011-11-21 11:06:45
Today’s featured book is the suspense/thriller After the Snowfall by Bryan W. Alaspa. The e-book is available on Amazon and Smashwords for only $1.99 with immediate download available. Genre: Suspense/Thriller Length: 55,000 words Format: Kindle Edition File Size: 174 KB Publisher: Bryan W. Alaspa; 1 edition (December 22, 2009) Sold by: Amazon Digital Services Language: [...] > read more
Boston Founding Enabled by Innovative 17th Century Corporate Buy Out
Published on 2011-11-16 13:40:18
As described in my entry on Henry VIII’s influence on the founding of Boston, life in the 1620’s England was becoming very difficult for English Puritans. This was compounded by extremely difficult economic conditions in the areas of England many Puritans called home. One group of Puritans, led by John Winthrop, a prosperous lord of [...] > read more
One Year in Wonderland: A True Tale Of Expat Life in Dubai
Published on 2011-11-07 08:19:41
One Year in Wonderland: A True Tale of Expat Life in Dubai is today’s sponsor of AuthorOutbreak.com. The book is non-fiction and a travel journal of the author’s experiences in the country of Dubai. Genre: Non-Fiction Travel/Biographical Length: Unlisted Format: Kindle Edition File Size: 353 KB Simultaneous Device Usage: Unlimited Sold by: Amazon Digital Services [...] > read more
Henry VIII’s Critical Influence on Boston’s Founding
Published on 2011-11-04 15:44:19
There is an amazing linkage between Henry VIII (king of England from 1509 to 1547) and the founding of Boston. In his quest to produce a male heir, Henry wanted to divorce his first queen, Catherine of Aragon. The pope refused to annul the marriage, so Henry drove what became known as the English Reformation [...] > read more
The Hidden Institute
Published on 2011-10-17 14:03:22
Join the forum discussion on this postThe Hidden Institute is a neo-Victorian novel written by Parsec Award Finalist and NaNoWriMo winner Brand Gamblin. Genre: Science Fiction Length: 304 pages Format: Kindle Edition File Size: 273 KB Simultaneous Device Usage: Unlimited Publisher: Big C Productions; 1 edition (March 8, 2011) Sold by: Amazon Digital Services Language: [...] > read more
Helena Unwavering Courage
Published on 2011-10-12 12:55:06
Join the forum discussion on this post Update: Author incorrectly listed as “Sally Melving”. The correct name is “Sylvia Melvin”. Helena: Unwavering Courage is a biography book by Sylvia Melvin available in eBook on the Kindle. Genre: Non-fiction – Biography Length: 139 pages/30,000 words Format: Kindle Edition File Size: 291 KB Simultaneous Device Usage: Unlimited [...] > read more
Author Outbreak Is Now On AllTop.com
Published on 2011-10-06 20:53:49
We are extremely proud to announce that Author Outbreak is now a member of the AllTop.com family in the ‘books’ section. What is AllTop AllTop is ranked #2,777 currently in the world by Alexa and is #1,292 in the United States. The site describes itself as the ‘online magazine rack’ of the internet. The site [...] > read more
How to Write a Novel in One (Not-so-easy) Lesson
Published on 2011-10-05 13:18:11
Join the forum discussion on this postJacqueline Diamond and Jackie Hyman team up to bring you this non-fiction How-To book for beginning novel writers. The books qualifies for our ‘cheap kindle eBook’ status by virtue of coming in under the $4.99 price point. Genre: Non-Fiction – Advice & How-to Length: 24,000 words Format: Kindle Edition [...] > read more
The Sands of Santa Rosa
Published on 2011-10-05 12:47:30
Join the forum discussion on this post The Sands of Santa Rosa, by Tommie Lyn, is today’s cheap Kindle Suspense novel, coming in under the $3.00 price point. Genre: Suspense Length: 57,000 words Format: Kindle Edition File Size: 271 KB Page Numbers Source ISBN: 1466247150 Simultaneous Device Usage: Unlimited Publisher: Blackwater Books Publishing (August 21, [...] > read more
The Sands of Santa Rosa
Published on 2011-10-05 12:47:30
The Sands of Santa Rosa, by Tommie Lyn, is today’s cheap Kindle Suspense novel, coming in under the $3.00 price point. Genre: Suspense Length: 57,000 words Format: Kindle Edition File Size: 271 KB Page Numbers Source ISBN: 1466247150 Simultaneous Device Usage: Unlimited Publisher: Blackwater Books Publishing (August 21, 2011) Sold by: Amazon Digital Services Language: [...] > read more
Quarter Share
Published on 2011-09-29 14:30:37
Join the forum discussion on this post Our Featured Science Fiction novel today is Quarter Share, book one of Nathan Lowell’s Share Series. Genre: Science Fiction Format: Kindle Edition File Size: 523 KB Print Length: 282 pages Page Numbers Source ISBN: 0982514549 Publisher: Ridan Publishing (May 2, 2010) Sold by: Amazon Digital Services Language: English [...] > read more
The Appeal of Cheap eBooks
Published on 2011-09-22 12:26:47
For a lot of readers, finding a cheap kindle book is like winning the lottery. But can a self-published author or indie author survive in the market place without knowing the market itself? Cheap VS Good The study of price points is something that a lot of the more involved self-published authors pursue. They search [...] > read more
The Utopia of Noah Lazarus
Published on 2011-09-21 11:20:17
Our Featured Suspense Thriller today is The Utopia of Noah Lazarus by Penni Jones. Genre: Suspense/Thriller Length: 72,000 words Format: Kindle Edition File Size: 547 KB Simultaneous Device Usage: Unlimited Publisher: BookBaby (July 26, 2011) Sold by: Amazon Digital Services Language: English ASIN: B005ESFUZI Lending: Enabled Synopsis When a former cult member’s mysterious death shocks [...] > read more
Resource: Creativity Sparking Blogs – A List
Published on 2011-09-20 12:56:50
Have you ever wondered where your writing is going? Have you ever hoped you could pick brains of truly creative people and know that the ideas you got were worth your time and effort? Have you ever wondered what you need to be truly great writer, and will that software you just saw actually help? [...] > read more
Haunted on Bourbon Street
Published on 2011-09-15 12:58:36
Today’s featured Paranormal Romance is Haunted on Bourbon Street by Deanna Chase. Genre: Paranormal Romance Length: 80,000 words Format: Kindle Edition File Size: 429 KB Simultaneous Device Usage: Unlimited Publisher: Bayou Moon Publishing (July 24, 2011) Sold by: Amazon Digital Services Language: English ASIN: B005EHRSUY Lending: Enabled Synopsis Jade loves her new apartment–until a ghost [...] > read more
A Physician’s Plight: Professional Success, Personal Disaster
Published on 2011-09-13 11:30:29
The Featured Non-Fiction Book today is a Memoire by Katherine Klein. Genre: Non-Fiction Memoire Length: 77,000 words Format: Kindle Edition File Size: 301 KB Simultaneous Device Usage: Unlimited Sold by: Amazon Digital Services Language: English ASIN: B003ZDO34S Lending: Enabled Synopsis It’s not only a doctor’s medical school education, residency training, and launching into practice that’s [...] > read more
Most Romantic Place in North America
Published on 2011-03-27 14:52:27
No matter what your definition of romance, Old Quebec City is easily the most romantic getaway destination in North America. It has plenty to do for lovers, families and singles. Just a little north of New England (about a 7 hour drive from Boston, 4.5 from Burlington VT., or 5.5 hours from Portland ME), any [...] > read more
Excellent Travel Camera
Published on 2011-03-26 13:41:37
Excellent pictures, superb zoom from 25mm wide angle to 300mm, very high quality 720P video w/stereo sound (and you can zoom while in video mode), an all around star performer. Only fair in low light – but this is common with these small package super-zoom cameras. Highly recommended if you want an easy carry that [...] > read more
Wonderful Machu Picchu Book
Published on 2011-03-20 11:00:00
Ruth Wright creates the best Machu Picchu material I have found. If you can find a copy, also highly recommend is her “The Machu Picchu Guidebook, A Self Guided Tour.” Beautifully illustrated, very thoughtful, they will enrich your trip. See larger image Machu Picchu Revealed (Hardcover) By (author) Ruth M. Wright List Price: $16.95 USD [...] > read more
New Darwin Awards
Published on 2011-03-20 10:51:00
Pretty funny. Also check out the Darwin Awards website. Yes, it’s that magical time of year again when the Darwin Awards are bestowed, honoring the least evolved among us. Here is the glorious winner: 1. When his 38 caliber revolver failed to fire at his intended victim during a hold-up in Long Beach, California, would-be [...] > read more