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RealTime Publishing author, Alfred Pickup, Releases his Memoir Fish & Ships

RealTime Publishing are delighted to announce the releases of an adventure memoir by British author, Alfred Pickup.

Limerick, Ireland, February 02, 2011 — RealTime Publishing Announces Fish & Ships, an exciting adventure memoir from British author, Alfred Pickup.

RealTime Publishing, Inc. has published “Fish & Ships” by Alfred Pickup, which is the author’s first book to date. The 6 x 9 Paperback in the Memoir category is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon, Barnes & Noble and Borders for a suggested retail price of $15.95. ‘Fish & Ships’ is also available in multiple eBook formats from all the main online retail stores for $6.95. The webpage at http://store.theebooksale.com/biography-autobiography/fish-ships was launched simultaneously with the book’s publication.

About the Book (Excerpts & Info):
After the fight, one of the physical training instructors came over and told me that I had to enter Collingrad’s boxing championships, due to my talented right hand (I had a good uppercut by all accounts). I had four fights and won them all by knockout in the first round, which meant I was now in the finals for middle weight. I was quite chuffed about all this; my class mates were all behind me. What I didn’t know at this time was a certain boxer called Paddy Graham was also in the final. Now, this guy was a Navy legend; he was southern area, ABA, and Northern Ireland amateur champion.

The night of the final arrived, I was in my corner dressed in a white Navy t-shirt, a pair of Navy issue sports shorts down to my knees, and a pair of plimsolls, when in came Paddy, dressed in silk shorts, a t-shirt covered in boxing honours, and proper boxing boots. I’m thinking, why me, o lord. My sphincter muscle is tightening up, my mouth is drier than a camel’s arse, adrenaline is coursing through my veins, the fight or flee mode is kicking in; my loyal mates are giving me a hundred to one chance. Seconds out, round one, Paddy comes out of his corner, blowing air through his nostrils like some insane bull. I move forward, I see a chance, there’s a gap between his gloves… (Chapter 2)

Fish and Ships by author Alfred Pickup takes readers behind the scenes and onboard the Royal Navy from the early 1960’s to mid 1980’s.
Travelling the world’s oceans meant facing powerful storms, on board fires, mechanical breakdowns, the threat of war, and shore leaves where young matelots with money in their pockets and adventure on their minds could get into all sorts of alcohol-infused shenanigans in local establishments.
Fish and Ships follows a twenty-five year career in the RN that would see Pickup rise to the rank of Chief Petty Officer and retire from service in his early forties to life as the owner of a fish and chips restaurant.

Fish & Ships offers readers a rare and honest glimpse into the adventure, excitement, and unique challenges of a career in the Royal Navy.

Expertly constructed at 218 pages, “Fish & Ships” is being aggressively promoted to appropriate markets with a focus on the Memoir/Autobiography category. With Global wholesale distribution through Ingram, Barnes & Noble, Baker & Taylor, Books a Million and Borders to name a few, and pervasive online availability through RealTime Publishing’s online retail outlet store.theebooksale.com, Amazon and elsewhere, ‘Fish & Ships’ meets consumer demand through both retail and library markets with a suggested retail price of $15.95 and $6.95, respectively.

Additionally, ‘Fish & Ships’ can be ordered by retailers or wholesalers from the RealTime wholesale department by emailing buybooks@realtimepublishings.com. To qualify for the maximum trade discount price set by the author, order in quantities of ten or more.
ISBN: 9781849610940 Format: 218 page 6 x 9 Paperback SRP: $15.95
ISBN: 9781849610926 Format: 102,000 word multi-format eBook SRP: $6.95

For more information or to contact the author, visit http://www.realtimepublishings.com.

About the Author:
Alfred Pickup was born in Austria in 1945 to a Jugoslavian mother and a German father. After the war and his fathers death, Alf’s mother marries an English soldier. In 1948, they leave Austria for England, and in 1952 half brother Denis arrives.

1955 see Alf’s parents devorce and he is fostered out to the old witch from hell, shared her two bedroomed prefab with her daughter, a 65 year old man, and six Pekenese show dogs. Alf became good at gardening and taking bloody dogs for walks. In 1959 the witch dies, and he moved in with his mother who is shacking up with married man who moves out, not beforleaving Alf’s mother pregnant with his half sister Ingrid. The next few years were spent as a suragate father.

Join navy 1961, met and married his wife in 1964. Now has two gorgous daughters, three grand duaghters and one grand son. Spent the next 23 years running a fish and chip shop, hence the book title.

Now Alf is happily retired.

About RealTime Publishing, Inc.:
RealTime Publishing offers custom book publishing services for authors seeking a cost-effective, fast, and flexible way to publish and distribute their books while retaining all their rights and full creative control. Available globally at www.realtimepublishings.com and located in Limerick, Ireland, RealTime Publishing, Inc. represents the future of book publishing, today.

Press & Media Contact:
Richie O’Brien
RealTime Publishing, Inc
Ballycummin Village, Raheen
Limerick, Ireland
0035-387-786-8066
info@realtimepublishings.com
http://www.realtimepublishings.com

Harmony Bay, a novel by Tom Gahan, breaks top six percent in Kindle sales

Long Island NY author Tom Gahan’s novel, Harmony Bay, hit the top six percent in sales on Amazon.com’s Kindle Edition in January 2011.

Riverhead, NY, January 29, 2011 — Long Island NY author Tom Gahan’s novel, Harmony Bay, hit the top six percent in sales on Amazon.com’s Kindle Edition in January 2011.

“I was pleased to see Harmony Bay do so well so soon after its release thanks to Amazon’s Kindle Edition,” Tom Gahan said. Amazon reported that Harmony Bay, published by Outskirts Press in Denver, Colorado, hit the ranking in Amazon Kindle Store’s more than 750,000 titles. “There’s been a shift in the traditional book publishing industry. I’m told that in August 2010, printed hard-copy book sales fell thirty percent while e-reader edition sales grew by 138 percent. This was before the holiday shopping rush that saw e-readers and Kindle readers given as the most popular gift. It will only be a matter of time before traditional publishers and booksellers are a thing of the past.”

Gahan further pointed out the disparity between authors and traditional booksellers. “Self-publishing guru Dan Poynter has said that bookstores are a lousy place to sell books. He’s correct. Historically, many traditional publishers, agents and booksellers have taken advantage of authors. It is still the case, with some booksellers charging local authors a stocking fee to sell their book. Even some POD (Print On Demand) publishers aren’t without criticism. Some charge exorbitant amounts to authors for marketing materials and certain services. The tables are about to turn, led by the introduction of e-readers.”

309 pages in length, Harmony Bay: An Adventurous Slice of Waterfront Life Where Mystery Surrounds History… is being aggressively promoted to appropriate markets with a focus on the action and adventure category. With U.S. wholesale distribution through Ingram and Baker & Taylor, and pervasive online availability through Amazon, Barnes & Noble and elsewhere, Harmony Bay meets consumer demand through both retail and library markets with a suggested retail price of $18.95.

About the author:
Tom Gahan has run the gamut from feature writer to newspaper columnist to speechwriter. His freelance writing has helped build the image of various corporate clients. Additionally, many know Gahan as the creator of New York State’s largest outdoor music festival. This accomplishment earned him accolades and numerous awards including the prestigious Gold Key Award from his hometown Chamber of Commerce and two citations from the U.S. Congress. He was also named the 2009 Civic Leader of the Year for his humanitarian work. He is happily married and lives on Long Island’s East End in New York. Visit him at http://www.tomgahan.com.

Press & Media Contact:
Terrence McDonough
TomGahan.com
46 Riverside Drive
Riverhead, NY 11901
631-369-0063
harmonybay1@gmail.com
http://www.tomgahan.com

Paklite Travel Luggage Backpacks Cases Online Store

Paklite is a proud Australian iconic brand of luggage. For about 30 years they have been supplying Australia with a vast range of modern, innovative, sturdy, hard wearing, and fashionable luggage.

Whether it is for a luxury weekend get away, a hike through rugged mountain ranges, or a family holiday they have the luggage to suit your needs. From light weight pieces through to the large rolling suitcases and rolling duffle bags they are the Australian leaders in luggage taking our brand to the world.

For the business traveler they have cabin sized luggage and laptop bags, rolling laptop bags and definitely checkin friendly luggage.

It ranges are there for adventure luggage starting with the best variety of versatile backpacks you could ask for, and duffle bags and TNT bags.

They design luggage to go with you through your life so we have business luggage, hard size luggage, rolling luggage such as rolling duffle, rolling suitcases and even rolling laptop bags. From backpacks, gym bags, duffle bags to suitcases they have the luggage to take on your journey, whether it is across the African desert or just from home to your CBD office.

New Novel “Harmony Bay” Goes Global

A just released novel, Harmony Bay, by Long Island New York author Tom Gahan, has quickly moved into the global marketplace.

Riverhead, NY, December 08, 2010 — A just released novel, Harmony Bay, by Long Island New York author Tom Gahan, has quickly moved into the global marketplace. Online booksellers Amazon.com, United Kingdom’s Amazon.com UK, Barnes & Noble.com, an Indonesian site Geodang.com, Thai Books’ site http://www.allinthai.co.cc, and numerous others are making Harmony Bay available on every continent.

This unique historical fiction novel, replete with action and adventure, includes an exciting modern day mystery drawn from covert events during the American Revolution. Harmony Bay’s subtitle – an adventurous slice of waterfront life where mystery surrounds history, sums up the story. An assortment of lovable characters delivers suspense, drama, insight, wit and romance in this feel-good read.

As a writer, Tom Gahan has run the gamut from newspaper columnist to feature writer to speechwriter. His freelance writing has played a role in building the image of various corporate clients. Additionally, many also know him as the creator of New York State’s largest outdoor music festival. Gahan’s accomplishment earned him accolades and numerous awards including the prestigious Gold Key Award from his hometown Chamber of Commerce and two citations from the U.S. Congress. His humanitarian work earned him the title – 2009’s Civic Leader of the Year. He lives on Long Island’s East End in New York.

According to Lost Island Media’s editor, Craig Romain, “Tom Gahan brings a fictional world to life in Harmony Bay, ( http://www.tomgahan.com ) conjuring up images of the past, interwoven with a present day tale. His intimate portrayal of the characters comes through in a style that brings the reader into their lives as if they were kin…”

Published by Outskirts Press, Inc. in Denver, Colorado, Harmony Bay ( http://www.tomgahan.com ) is suitable for a wide audience and appeals to many levels. The book is 309 pages and retails for $18.95. In addition to online sales the book is available to booksellers through distributors Ingram Books and Baker & Taylor. It is also offered on Amazon’s Kindle Ebooks for instant download. For more information visit http://www.tomgahan.com.

Press & Media Contact:
Tom Gahan
First Edition Sales
46 Riverside Drive
Riverhead, New York 11901
631-369-0063
harmonybay1@gmail.com
http://www.tomgahan.com