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    New Nonfiction: You Are AI’s Best Friend Now Available for Pre-Order

    June 18, 2026, New York, NY

    Minted Prose announces You Are AI’s Best Friend From Olives to Algorithms: A Human Guide by Philip Fischer, PhD, with Linda Marie Fischer, is now available for pre-order. This book uses plain English to prepare the reader for living with a rapidly developing AI. On sale June 30, 2026. Read More

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    News: It’s Official - The Memory Book Launches in Hungary

    May 31, 2017, New York, NY

    We are pleased to announce that The Memory Book: One Woman’s Self-Discovery in the Mist of the Austro-Hungarian Monarchy has launched in Hungary. Hungarians will now be able to read the book in their language. Read More

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    Minted Prose Debuts New Video for Sled Dog Dachshund

    April 27, 2017, New York, NY

    Watch Jasper and his friends share their story in our new video about Sled Dog Dachshund! Read More

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    Sled Dog Dachshund among Children’s Book Council Staff Pick Book Recommendations

    April 20, 2017, New York, NY

    The staff at The Children’s Book Council (CBC) and Every Child a Reader picked Sled Dog Dachshund as one of the six books featured in its What We’re Reading section of its April 2017 CBC Bulletin. The Bulletin is the monthly electronic newsletter of the CBC. Read More

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    Sled Dog Dachshund featured in in San Francisco Bay Area Parent

    December 5, 2016, New York, NY

    Sled Dog Dachshund was featured in a list of holiday and winter books from Bay Area Parent magazine. Most of the books were from Bay Area publishers and authors, including Laura Atkins, author of Sled Dog Dachshund. Read More

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    Sled Dog Dachshund in BayWoof’s New Books for Dog Lovers

    December 1, 2016, New York, NY

    Bay Woof released a feature article about new books for dog lovers, noting the list would have something for everyone, including a touching children’s book. And since we were the only one on those on the list, we are going to take a leap of faith they were talking about Sled Dog Dachshund! Read More

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    Minted Prose Donates Children’s Books for Good Causes

    December 1, 2016, New York, NY

    Minted Prose donated its children’s books to good causes this year. We provided copies of Sled Dog Dachshund and A Dachshund’s Wish to support a dachshund rescue organization and a literacy event. Read More

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    Sled Dog Dachshund Among 10 Unique Gifts for Dachshund and Dachshund Lovers!

    November 25, 2016, New York, NY

    Sled Dog Dachshund was included in the 10 Unique Gifts for Dachshunds and Dachshund Lovers, a list developed by You Did What with Your Wiener website. What a delight it was to be among such a wonderful array of gifts for the holiday season Read More

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    School Library Journal Review calls Sled Dog Dachshund “A Winning Storytime Offering”

    November 16, 2016, New York, NY

    School Library Journal reviewed Sled Dog Dachshund and gave the book a glowing review: “Perfect for one-on-one shares or as a winning story time that will hold young listeners’ attention until the last page.” Read More

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    Author Laura Atkins Discusses Sled Dog Dachshund with The Launch Pad

    November 4, 2016, Montpelier, VT

    Sled Dog Dachshund author Laura Atkins recently took time to catch up with The Launch Pad, the MFA in Writing for Children’s & Young Adults Author Blog of Vermont College of Fine Arts (VCFA), Laura’s alma mater. She graduated from VCFA in January 2016. Read More

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    Sled Dog Dachshund Featured in Northwest Regional Holiday Books Catalog

    November 1, 2016, New York, NY

    Sled Dog Dachshund is featured in the Holiday Books Best of the Independent Northwest Regional 2016 catalog from the the Pacific Northwest Booksellers Association (PNBA). Approximately 900,000 plus catalogs are being printed and they will be available in 80 PNBA stores. Ninety percent of the catalogs are store imprinted. An e-version will be available with purchase links.

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    Author signing at NCIBA Generates Buzz for Sled Dog Dachshund

    October 28, 2016, San Francisco, CA

    Sled Dog Dachshund author Laura Atkins signed her debut book alongside our distributor Independent Publishers Group (IPG) within the Faherty & Associates booth during the NCIBA Conference on Friday, October 28. Laura’s book drew dachshund and dog lovers alike with great enthusiasm and excitement for the book. Read More

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    REVIEW: Midwest Book Review Raves Sled Dog Dachshund is a magnificent, inspiring read for children ages 3-8

    October 12, 2016, OREGON, WI

    Sled Dog Dachshund was called a “magnificent, inspiring read for children ages 3-8,” by the Midwest Book Review, which provided an in depth analysis of the story. The concluding lines of the review were “Identification with the underdog can lead to unforeseen outcomes, for a dog or for a person. Children and adults will love the story and messages of Sled Dog Dachshund.” Read More

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    Book Blast Promotion for Sled Dog Dachshund

    October 10, 2016, LOS ANGELES, CA

    Sled Dog Dachshund is participating in the Book Blast promotion from the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI). This special promotion includes a web page for Sled Dog Dachshund, highlighting the title, author, and other information of interest to readers. The Sled Dog Dachshund Book Blast page will be online for six weeks, starting October 10 through November 18. Read More

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    Flash Giveaway Alert for Sled Dog Dachshund

    October 6, 2016, SEATTLE, WA

    A flash giveaway of the new hardcover of Sled Dog Dachshund is underway on Facebook through 12 noon PST on Thursday, October 6, 2016. In order to win the book, people are being asked why they would want the book and/or for whom they would like it. A winner will be selected from the comments using a random number generator. Read More

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    Sled Dog Dachshund Featured in Discover New Books Section of Bookstr eNewsletter

    October 5, 2016, New York, NY

    Sled Dog Dachshund was featured in the Discover New Books section of Bookstr’s eNewsletter. The newsletter was sent to over 200,000 subscribers with more than 20,000 people viewing and forwarding the link. Read More

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    MODERN DOG FEATURES SLED DOG DACHSHUND ON BLOG AND IN E-COMMERCE STORE

    October 3, 2016, VANCOUVER, BC CANADA

    Modern Dog magazine has picked up news about Sled Dog Dachshund on its blog in advance of the book’s official launch tomorrow, October 4, 2016. The publication called the book “Your Holiday Read,” tapping into the upcoming season. We at Traitor Dachshund are very excited for Sled Dog Dachshund to find a place on children’s bookshelves nationwide. Read More

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    Sled Dog Dachshund a Fall BookBuzz Candidate at 2016 PNBA Trade Show

    September 30, 2016, New York, NY

    Sled Dog Dachshund is among the Fall 2016 Buzz Candidates at the Pacific Northwest Booksellers Association (PNBA) trade show being held on Thursday, September 29 through Sunday, October 2, 2016. This trade show is only open to book industry professionals and not the general public, but we are pleased to share news of our involvement with readers. Read More

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    Sled Dog Dachshund featured as New and Notable on IPG website

    September 12, 2016, Chicago, IL

    Sled Dog Dachshund is being featured as a New and Notable book on the Independent Publishers Group (IPG) website. IPG’s New and Notable section highlight books coming out soon and we are happy for the recognition of our wonderful new children’s picture book by author Laura Atkins. Read More

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    Sled Dog Dachshund author and coverage cited in IPBA e-newsletter

    September 12, 2016, Manhattan Beach, CA

    Sled Dog Dachshund author Laura Atkins was featured in the Independent Publishing Now e-newsletter produced monthly by the Independent Book Publishers Association (IBPA). The article provided information about the author and links to recent coverage in advance of her book Sled Dog Dachshund debuting next month. Read More

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    Sled Dog Dachshund included in Hot off the Press Reading List from Children’s Book Council

    September 2, 2016, New York, NY

    Sled Dog Dachshund has been included in the Hot Off the Press reading list curated by the Children’s Book Council (CBC). The book will be featured from September 1-15, 2016 on the CBC website and also linked to a page about the book. Given the CBC receives many excellent submissions for this list, we are excited to be on it. Read More

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    MODERN DOG’S CONNIE’S BOOK CLUB SELECTS SLED DOG DACHSHUND AS A FALL MUST READ

    September 1, 2016, VANCOUVER, BC CANADA

    Connie’s Book Club has selected Sled Dog Dachshund as one of its featured “Fall Must Reads.” Modern Dog Editor-in-Chief Connie Wilson, who chooses all of the books for the list, identified Sled Dog Dachshund as one of the “sure-hit kids’ books guaranteed to delight the little ones in your life!” She said Sled Dog Dachshund is a “beautifully illustrated children’s book which comes to a nail biting finish.” Read More

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    REVIEW: SLED DOG DACHSHUND FEATURED IN 3 ADORABLE NEW & UPCOMING CHILDREN’S BOOKS BY THE READING ROOM

    August 26, 2016, NEW YORK, NY

    The Reading Room recently reviewed Sled Dog Dachshund in an article entitled “3 Adorable New & Upcoming Children’s Books.” Gabrielle Segal, Editorial and Social Media Manager at The Reading Room said, “I recently read Sled Dog Dachshund by Laura Atkins, suggested for ages 5–7, and I was shocked. Shocked by how much I loved it and how emotional I got at the end. My eyes felt like they could gush with happy tears.” Read More

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    Minted Prose Becomes Associate Member of Children’s Book Council

    August 4, 2016, New York, NY

    The Traitor Dachshund children’s imprint of Minted Prose is excited to announce that it has become an Associate member of the Children’s Book Council (CBC). This nonprofit trade organization is dedicated to supporting the industry and promoting children’s books and reading. As an Associate member of CBC, we will join a consortium of large international houses and smaller independent presses seeking to advance the trade. Read More

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    2016 Minted Prose Catalog Now Available in Print and on the Web

    July 25, 2016 NEW YORK, NY

    We are very pleased to share our new 2016 Minted Prose Catalog with you. Prominently featured in this year’s catalog is Sled Dog Dachshund by Laura Atkins, illustrations by An Phan. Ads and book details in the catalog highlight Jasper, the happy and optimistic Sled Dog Dachshund who is certain he can help a team of huskies win a big race. Read More

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    Sled Dog Dachshund Among Publishers Weekly Fall 2016 Children’s Announcements

    July 15, 2016 NEW YORK, NY

    The Publishers Weekly Fall 2016 Children’s Announcements of new books included Sled Dog Dachshund from the Traitor Dachshund imprint of Minted Prose. Read More

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    Minted Prose Launches 360° Marketing Campaign with Modern Dog Magazine

    JUNE 23, 2016, VANCOUVER, BC CANADA

    Minted Prose is launching a 360° marketing campaign, including print, digital and e-commerce, with Modern Dog Magazine to support Sled Dog Dachshund. The quarterly publication reaches over half a million readers every month through devoted subscribers, newsstand presence, veterinary office distribution, and conferences. Read More

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    Minted Prose Becomes Associate Member of NCIBA

    June 22, 2016, SONOMA, CA

    Minted Prose is pleased to announce that it has become a member of the Northern California Independent Booksellers Association (NCIBA). This trade organization dedicated to supporting, nurturing and promoting independent retail bookselling in California. Minted Prose will enjoy the benefits of being part of an organization in the same geographic area as its author Laura Atkins, author of Sled Dog Dachshund. Read More

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    Review: Sled Dog Dachshund is Inspiring! Endearing Story! Delightful Illustrations!

    June 21, 2016, New York, NY

    It’s always exciting, crazy busy, and exhilarating to launch a new book here at Minted Prose and we couldn’t be happier about the latest addition to the Traitor Dachshund family of books: Sled Dog Dachshund. It fits right in with our theme of celebrating animals and the wonder, adventures, and dreams imagined in their world. Read More

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    PRESS RELEASE: Traitor Dachshund Publishes First Book from Veteran Children's Editor Laura Atkins – Picture Book Launches in Fall 2016

    May 20, 2016, New York, NY

    In her picture book debut, Laura Atkins introduces readers to Jasper, a dauntless dachshund determined to help a team of big dogs win the world’s biggest sled race. But Jasper is undeterred, despite the fact that he’s too small for every position. Hopping aboard the sled he uses his big spirit, and his big bark, to get his team over the finish line.Read More

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    Minted Prose Sponsors Memory Book/Zoom Hungary Video as Book Trailer Of The Day in Publishers Weekly E-Newsletter

    May 3, 2016, New York, NY

    Minted Prose is pleased to announce that we are sponsoring our Memory Book/ZoOm Hungary video on Publishers Weekly eNewsletter. In the video, Minted Prose and its travel partner ZoOm Hungary provide a visual portrayal of The Memory Book: One Woman’s Self-Discovery in the Mist of the Austro-Hungarian Monarchy and Hungary today. Read More

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    NEWS: American Hungarian Library and Historical Society Hosts Author Linda Fischer for a Memory Book Presentation

    March 23, 2016, New York, NY

    Author Linda Fischer had the distinct pleasure of giving her Memory Book Presentation to attendees at the American Hungarian Library and Historical Society in New York City. Hungarian Human Rights Foundation president László Hámos introduced Ms. Fischer saying he was intrigued by the book and the author’s dedication to the subject, especially given she is not Hungarian nor does she have any Hungarian roots. He introduced her warmly to the Society. Read More

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    NEWS: Minted Prose ANNOUNCES THAT THE ADVENTURES OF SINDBAD IS PART OF THE TOP 10 LIST OF HUNGARIAN BOOKS IN PERIOD OF THE MEMORY BOOK

    FEBRUARY 8, 2016, New York, NY

    The Adventures of Sindbad by Gyula Krúdy (translated by George Szirtes from Hungarian to English) is a work of magic realism chronicling the romantic adventures of Sindbad, a roguish playboy with a colorful history of women in his life. It is our third pick for the top 10 Hungarian Books at the turn of the 20th century at the time The Memory Book emerged. Read More

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    MINTED PROSE HIGHLIGHTS A DACHSHUND’S WISH VIDEO IN HONOR OF THE WESTMINSTER KENNEL CLUB DOG SHOW THIS MONTH

    FEBRUARY 2, 2016, New York, NY

    Dachshunds are always a part of the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show and with that happening this month (it’s 140th show!), we thought it would be fun to revisit a video we created for one special dachshund called Paws, the protagonist of A Dachshund’s Wish. Watch Video

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    MINTED PROSE RELEASES BOOTH VIDEO SHOWN AT NEW YORK TIMES TRAVEL SHOW

    JANUARY 26, 2016, New York, NY

    Watch our booth video from The New York Times Travel Show to learn more about what we presented there! WATCH VIDEO

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    HUNDREDS VISIT MINTED PROSE & ZOOM HUNGARY BOOTH AT NEW YORK TIMES TRAVEL SHOW

    JANUARY 22, 2016, New York, NY

    The Minted Prose and ZoOm Hungary booth was buzzing with people who had either been to Hungary or were looking to visit. The New York Times Travel Show at the Jacob Javits Center in NYC from Jan. 8–11, 2016 was hopping. While The Memory Book was new to many of them, once they saw it, they were eager to learn more about it. READ MORE

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    COMMENT: Science Fiction Becoming Reality again–Self-Driving Cars

    JANUARY 22, 2016, New York, NY

    We welcome you to our occasional series called Science Fiction Becoming Reality. In this series, we’ll be looking at the ways science and technology, which were mere ideas in science fiction, consistently become real in our world. Self-driving cars were a distant dream in 2003, the year Minted Prose published Julia and the Dream Maker, but author P. J. Fischer believed in their possibilities. READ MORE

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    NEWS: ZoOm Hungary Introduces The Memory Book Tour

    JANUARY 21, 2016, New York, NY

    ZoOm Hungary, a Budapest-based travel company, has launched a new tour, In the Footsteps of Amálka. The tour illuminates the times of the young girl who owned The Memory Book at the turn of the 20th century. It was an amazing period as Linda Fischer found when she discovered the young girl’s memory book in an antique store in Budapest in 2005. READ MORE

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    NEWS: Minted Prose ANNOUNCES THAT THE DEVIL IS PART OF THE TOP 10 LIST OF HUNGARIAN BOOKS IN PERIOD OF THE MEMORY BOOK

    JANUARY 11, 2016, New York, NY

    The Devil is a short and fierce play about a devil who taunts his victims. He twists their secret desires and in doing so this play makes our second pick for the top 10 Hungarian books at the turn of the 20th century at the time when The Memory Book emerged. READ MORE

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    NEWS: Minted Prose and ZoOm Hungary to Exhibit at 2016 New York Times Travel Show

    JANUARY 4, 2016, New York, NY

    Minted Prose, publisher of The Memory Book: One Woman’s Self-Discovery in the Mist of the Austro-Hungarian Monarchy, and ZoOm Hungary, a Budapest-based travel company, will be exhibiting at The New York Times Travel Show, January 8–10, 2016 at the Jacob K. Javits Center, NYC–Halls 3D/E. READ MORE

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    NEWS: MINTED PROSE SELECTS ITS TOP 10 HUNGARIAN BOOKS FROM THE PERIOD OF THE MEMORY BOOK AT THE TURN OF THE CENTURY; FIRST ONE ANNOUNCED

    December 01, 2015, New York, NY

    Minted Prose has selected its top 10 Hungarian books from the period of The Memory Book, One Woman’s Self-Discovery in the Mist of the Austro-Hungarian Monarchy at the turn of the century. Over the next year we will be announcing a different book by a Hungarian author. READ MORE

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    NEWS: MINTED PROSE ATTENDS NATIONAL BOOK AWARD CEREMONY

    November 18, 2015, New York, NY

    Minted Prose publisher Linda Purpura attended the 66th Annual National Book Awards Ceremony presented by the National Book Foundation on Wednesday, November 18, 2015, at Cipriani, Wall Street, New York City. READ MORE

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    NEWS: The Memory Book to be showcased at The New York Times Travel Show January 2016 — floor plan released!

    November 13, 2015, New York, NY

    Only two more months more before The New York Times Travel Show and we’re excited to share the floor plan with you. Minted Prose and Budapest-based travel company ZoOm Hungary will be exhibiting at booth #467, located right in the heart of the Europe section. READ MORE

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    NEWS: It’s official - The Memory Book registered by the National Széchényi Library in Budapest

    November 13, 2015, Budapest, Hungary

    We are pleased to announce that The Memory Book: One Woman’s Self-Discovery in the Mist of the Austro-Hungarian Monarchy has been registered by the National Széchényi Library in Budapest. The National Széchényi Library is one of two national libraries in Hungary responsible for the collection and preservation of written materials related to the country. READ MORE

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    NEWS: the memory book to be showcased at the new York Times Travel show January 2016 — tickets on sale now!

    september 15, 2015, new york, ny

    Last year we attended The New York Times Travel Show. This year we’ll be an exhibitor! Minted Prose published The Memory Book: One Woman’s Self-Discovery on the Mist of the Austro-Hungarian Monarchy and Budapest-based travel company ZoOm Hungary was indispensable in the travels. Together, they are bringing the romanticism of old Hungary to travelers at The New York Times Travel Show! READ MORE

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    NEWS: THE MEMORY BOOK to be FEATURED AS INFLIGHT OFFERING ON SOUTHWEST AIRLINEs in october-november

    september 8, 2015, new york, ny

    The Memory Book: One Woman’s Self-Discovery in the Mist of the Austro-Hungarian Monarchy has been selected by Kobo and Southwest Airlines for inclusion in their October-November inflight ebook offering to passengers. This opportunity was facilitated by Minted Prose distributor Independent Publishers Group (IPG). READ MORE

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    REVIEW: THE BUDAPEST TIMES GIVES THE MEMORY BOOK 5 STARS FOR WOMEN

    July 24, 2015, Budapest, Hungary

    The Memory Book received a glowing review in The Budapest Times and of course we are delighted to share this news with you. Calling the book “‘Eat, Pray, Love’ for the Hungarian Soul,” reviewer Lee Reany wrote that “the book will appeal to those who love history, culture, or the region.” She gave the book five out of five stars for women readers. READ MORE

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    NEWS: 92Y PRESENTATION DRAWS FULL HOUSE

    June 11, 2015, NEW YORK, NY

    Linda Fischer’s Self-Discovery in the Mist of the Austro-Hungarian Monarchy presentation was a resounding success at 92Y with a packed house and a sellout of signed copies. The 45 minute, full color, illustrated presentation led audience members from the turn of the 20th century when the memory book was written through to the 21st century when it reached Fischer’s hands in the antique store in Budapest in 2005. READ MORE

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    NEWS: TICKETS ON SALE for self discovery in the mist of the austro-hungarian Monarchy Presentation AT 92nd STREET y

    June 11, 2015, NEW YORK, NY

    There is still time to get your tickets for Linda Fischer’s Self-Discovery in the Mist of the Austro-Hungarian Monarchy presentation at 92Y in New York City on Thursday, June 11, 2015 at 12 noon. The presentation takes a sweeping look at the discovery of the times and the people captured in a memory book written at the turn of the twentieth century. READ MORE

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    NEWS: HUNGARIAN NATIONAL TOURIST OFFICE PRESENTATION SHOWS “HOT AND TRENDY HUNGARY,” MEMORY BOOK PRESENTED

    June 10, 2015, NEW YORK, NY

    Author Linda Fischer joined a distinguished list of guests at an educational event, “Budapest is HOT and Hungary is TRENDY,” hosted by the Consulate General of Hungary in New York & the Hungarian National Tourist Office (HNTO) at the Consulate General in New York City. A “welcome cocktail” dedicated to Hungary’s tourist highlights at the Ambassador’s residence on E. 52nd Street in New York City set the stage for a memorable evening there. READ MORE

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    PRESS RELEASE: Wanderful Selects The Memory Book as Summer Read

    June 10, 2015, NEW YORK, NY

    Minted Prose is pleased to announce that The Memory Book: One Woman’s Self-Discovery in Mist of the Austro-Hungarian Monarchy has been selected by Wanderful, a global sisterhood of women travelers. City chapters all over the world will engage in a communal discussion of the themes in The Memory Book, including of course travel and exploration. “Women travelers have been great explorers through the ages, especially at the turn of the century in Hungary,” said author Linda Fischer. “I am looking forward to meeting and talking to the Wanderful women travelers of my century and to hear their stories and thoughts on Eastern Europe.” READ MORE

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    PRESS RELEASE: 92Y and Hungarian NATIONAL Day of Tourism Presentations On Self-Discovery in the Mist of the Austro-Hungarian Monarchy

    June 4, 2015, NEW YORK, NY

    It was back-to-back events for The Memory Book, with presentations at the Hungarian National Day of Tourism sponsored by the Hungarian National Tourist Office (HNTO) on Wednesday, June 10, 2015, and then a 92Y presentation in collaboration with the HNTO on Thursday, June 11, 2015. The HNTO presentation concentrated on the travels while the 92Y presentation focused on the memory book, its translation, and the culture and times from which it came. READ MORE

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    PRESS: THE MEMORY BOOK CHOSEN AS JUNE-JULY 2015 BOOK CLUB SELECTION BY WANDERFUL NYC

    June 3, 2015, NEW YORK, NY

    Wanderful NYC has chosen The Memory Book: One Woman’s Self-Discovery in the Mist of the Austro-Hungarian Monarchy by Linda Fischer to be its June/July travel book club books. Throughout July, Wanderful women discuss the book in person in their local chapters. READ MORE

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    news: 2015 Minted Prose Catalog Now Available in print and on the web

    may 27, 2015, NEW YORK, NY

    We are very pleased to share our new 2015 Minted Prose Catalog with you. And we were thrilled to have the catalog printed in time to share at the recent 2015 BEA Book Expo held May 27- 29, 2015 at the Javits Center in New York, NY. READ MORE

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    PRESS: GROCERY HEADQUARTERS ARTICLE GIVES A NOD TO THE MEMORY BOOK AUTHOR LINDA FISCHER’S TRAVELS

    MAY 15, 2015, NEW YORK, NY

    Postcards, author Linda Fischer’s travels, and Ann Arbor, Michigan markets come together in a Grocery Headquarters article. READ MORE

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    NEWS: MINTED PROSE TO RUN AD IN THE BOOK EXPO ISSUE OF THE NEW YORK REVIEW OF BOOKS

    May 13, 2015, NEW YORK, NY

    Minted Prose will be running an ad for The Memory Book: One Woman’s Self-Discovery in the Mist of the Austro-Hungarian Monarchy in the Book Expo issue of The New York Review of Books (NYRB). The NYRB June 4, 2015 BEA Issue will go on sale on May 21st. The publication will be distributing over 1,000 copies at the Book Expo America conference in New York City. Book Expo America, the industry’s annual conference, is being held on Wednesday, May 27 — Friday, May 29, 2015 at the Javits Center, New York City, NY. Minted Prose attends the event each year. READ MORE

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    REVIEW: CLEVELAND HUNGARIAN HERITAGE SOCIETY SAYS THE MEMORY BOOK WAS “A RETURN TRIP IN SPIRIT” TO HUNGARY

    February 7, 2015, CLEVELAND, OHIO

    Éva Szabó, President of the Cleveland Hungarian Heritage Society, based in Cleveland, Ohio, was kind enough to share her thoughts on The Memory Book. “Reading Ms. Fischer’s non-fiction account of an adventure to locate the identity of a girl in a memory book keeps one…” READ MORE

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    NEWS: HUNGARY TODAY FEATURES THE MEMORY BOOK IN CULTURE SECTION

    February 3, 2015, BUDAPEST, HUNGARY

    The Memory Book was featured in the culture section of Hungary Today, a thrilling mention. The piece, which focused on the discovery of the memory book and the travels and historical explorations from it, was presented in the context of the other news of the nation. The Memory Book was recognized as a great way to learn about European and Hungarian history. READ MORE

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    NEWS: THE MEMORY BOOK FEATURED ON ITSHUNGARIAN.COM

    FEBRUARY 2, 2015, BUDAPEST, HUNGARY

    ItsHungarian.com, a site dedicated to tourism, gastronomy, and culture of Hungary, featured The Memory Book — One Woman’s Self-Discovery in the Mist of the Austro-Hungarian Monarchy in its culture section. The article speaks to Hungary’s nostalgic past as one half of an empire that occupied a quarter of million miles in the center of Europe one hundred years ago. READ MORE

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    NEWS: Minted Prose Winter Email Newsletter

    JANUARY 20, 2015, NEW YORK, NY

    Minted Prose has issued its Winter email newsletter, focusing on its children’s books available in new formats. Grandma and her Chocolate Labrador is a hardcover, a first for Minted Prose. Our popular chapter book, A Dachshund’s Wish, is now available as an eBook. At a price of $6.99, we hope to share Paws’s adventurers and joys with many more readers. READ MORE

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    REVIEW: MIDWEST BOOK REVIEW LOVES GRANDMA AND HER CHOCOLATE LABRADOR

    JANUARY 8, 2015, OREGON, WI

    The Midwest Book Review’s “Children’s Book Watch: Picturebook Shelf” features a review of Grandma and her Chocolate Labrador in their January 15, 2015 issue and calls it “an inspiring intergenerational story that explores the meaning of loneliness and the need for ongoing connection and friends at all ages. . . .a heartwarming experience for children of all ages to share.” Read more

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    REVIEW: Marijana DWORSKI BOOKS DECLARES THE MEMORY BOOK “A FASCINATING PERSONAL JOURNEY”

    January 1, 2015, NEW YORK, NY

    We were very happy to receive a nice comment about The Memory Book from Marijana Dworski Books, an on-line retail antiquarian and second-hand book business. This antiquarian bookseller was the source of many of the research books for The Memory Book. They specialize in antiquarian books on language and travel; Russian Avant Garde…Read more

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    REVIEW: FOREWORD REVIEWS CALLS THE MEMORY BOOK “a compelling read for lovers of history, genealogy, and nostalgic artifacts”

    Winter 2015, NEW YORK, NY

    Foreword Reviews reviews The Memory Book: One Woman’s Self-Discovery in the Mist of the Austro-Hungarian Monarchy in its Winter issue (Dec/Jan/Feb). Melissa Wuske writes, “As a memoirist, Fischer deftly fills the roles of both author and protagonist as she learns about the life of a young Austro-Hungarian girl. . . Read more

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    COMMENTARY: ON THE CLOSING OF THE CENTENNIAL OF WORLD WAR I

    December 31, 2014, NEW YORK, NY

    “As the centennial of World War I closes, I remember all those who suffered. These thoughts ran through my mind in working on The Memory Book.” — Author Linda Fischer. For me, one of the most defining moments in The Memory Book came from Herbert Hoover, 31st President of the US. He was involved in the European relief and reconstruction efforts after World War I. Read more

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    REVIEW: HUNGARIAN NATIONAL TOURIST OFFICE NEW YORK STATES THE MEMORY BOOK “A CALL TO ADVENTURE”

    December 29, 2014, NEW YORK, NY

    The Hungarian National Tourist Office is a dynamic organization promoting Hungary so we were especially pleased that its Director Magdolna Fekete enjoyed The Memory Book. She said, “Of the many ways I have seen people embark to explore the wonderful… Read more

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    REVIEW: Hungarian Freedom Fighters Federation DECLARES THE MEMORY BOOK an “uplifting pleasure to read”

    December 1, 2014, Washington, DC

    It was with great pleasure we received some positive words about The Memory Book from Susan Lengyel-McLoughlin, Secretary, Hungarian Freedom Fighters Federation, Washington, DC. “Wow—is one word I can use to describe [The Memory Book]. What a fascinating story. I must admit, even I learned a few things from the book… Read more

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    NEWS: Minted Prose Debuts New Video for Grandma and her Chocolate Labrador

    NOVEMBER 26, 2014, NEW YORK, NY

    Hear Grandma tell you about herself and Chocolate! Watch Video

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    NEWS: Holiday Reading with Books from Minted Prose

    NOVEMBER 26, 2014, NEW YORK, NY

    Minted Prose offers five great reasons to give the gift of reading this holiday season. Watch Video

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    NEWS: Minted Prose Attends National Book Award Ceremony

    NOVEMBER 19, 2014, NEW YORK, NY

    Minted Prose publisher Linda Purpura attended the 65th Annual National Book Awards Ceremony presented by the National Book Foundation on Wednesday, November 19, 2014, at Cipriani, Wall Street, New York City. Purpura was seated next to one of the Distinguished Judges of Young People’s Literature, Dave Shallenberger, owner of the Little Shop of Stories… Read More

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    NEWS: Minted Prose Fall Email Newsletter

    NOVEMBER 10, 2014, NEW YORK, NY

    Minted Prose just released its Fall email newsletter, focusing on its new books, The Memory Book: One Woman’s Self-Discovery in the Mist of the Austro-Hungarian Monarchy and Grandma and her Chocolate Labrador. A Dachshund’s Wish, one of our most popular books, is now available as an eBook for the first time. We also highlighted our Rethinking the Future books, Julia and the Dream Maker, and Green Eyes in the Amazon. READ MORE

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    NEWS: ZoOm Hungary - The Go to Resource for European Travels

    November 1, 2014, Budapest, Hungary

    Richard Bogdan, a Hungarian expert who has advanced Hungarian culture with entities like The History Channel, The Travel Channel, ABC, NBC, Singapore National TV and Lithuanian National TV, among others, was the foot on the ground guide, from Austria and Hungary to Romania and Croatia, for The Memory Book. Richard is a member of the Hungarian Guides’ Association, the Hungarian Journalists’ Association… Read More

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    REVIEW: A Kid’s Review of Grandma and her Chocolate Labrador

    October 31, 2014, California

    We were pleased to get a very special review for author P.J. Fischer from Grandma and her Chocolate Labrador reader Liliana. With her parents’ permission, we share her thoughts with you. . . . Read More

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    NEWS: Minted Prose Fall 2014 Online Catalog Now Available on Edelweiss

    September 29, 2014, NEW YORK, NY

    Minted Prose has just issued its Fall 2014 catalog on Edelweiss. We have been using this service for the past few years to easily share our catalog with retailers, reviewers, and librarians, among others. We have robust detail pages for our books there, which include videos and other media. Our trade ordering information is also on Edelweiss. Minted Prose books are distributed nationally by Small Press United… READ MORE

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    REVIEW: BOOKLIST SAYS THE MEMORY BOOK AUTHOR OFFERS “VERY ENGAGING LOOK AT MODERN HUNGARY”

    September 15, 2014, NEW YORK, NY

    The Memory Book: One Woman’s Self-Discovery in the Mist of the Austro-Hungarian Monarchy was reviewed in Booklist. Vanessa Bush writes, “Fischer intersperses entries from the memory book with her own impressions of Hungary as she retraces Amálka’s life and offers her own very engaging look at modern Hungary, its food, culture, and folklore.” Read more

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    NEWS: The memory book included on longitude BOOKS recommended reading for travelers

    September 14, 2014, NEW YORK, NY

    Longitude Books said “. . . Fischer dives deep into the history of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, exploring connections that transcend time, place and culture.” Longitude Books is considered a top resource for travel books and maps for destinations worldwide. READ MORE

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    NEWS: PRE-LAUNCH BOOK SIGNING PARTY FOR GRANDMA AND HER CHOCOLATE LABRADOR

    September 7, 2014, Salem, OR

    The Fischer family hosted a special book launch for Grandma and her Chocolate Labrador author P. J. Fischer on Sunday, August 7, in Salem, Oregon. The book is dedicated to the author’s grandmother Mary Volk and a special author table had been set up with her white linen heirloom, nutball dessert and a large picture. Seeing his grandma’s face, her penetrating eyes staring into the distance, Fischer said… Read More

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    REVIEW: CHILDREN’S BOOK SPECIALIST CALLS GRANDMA AND HER CHOCOLATE LABRADOR A “TOUCHING STORY”

    September 4, 2014, NEW YORK, NY

    Miss O’s Library Land, a blog that reviews children’s books and highlights general library news, enjoyed Grandma and her Chocolate Labrador and shared a review with us. Elizabeth O’Brien, a children’s literature specialist with a strong interest in Pre-K to 3 literature, called the book “a touching story” and said that reading it would be a special way to celebrate Grandparent’s Day. Read MORE

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    NEWS: MINTED PROSE BEGINS DISTRIBUTING GALLEYS

    JULY 17, 2014, NEW YORK, NY

    With two new books scheduled for October 2014 launch to the book trade, Minted Prose has begun sending out review copies for Grandma and her Chocolate Labrador and The Memory Book: One Woman’s Self-Discovery in the Mist of the Austro-Hungarian Monarchy. Read More

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    NEWS: MINTED PROSE SHOOTS CAKE VIDEO

    JULY 17, 2014, NEW YORK, NY

    Lights! Camera! Action! The Memory Book author Linda Fischer and chef Laura Rios recently did an on-camera interview talking about the cream cake recipe in Linda’s new book which is set at the turn of the twentieth century. View Video

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    PRESS RELEASE: NEW PICTURE BOOK GRANDMA AND HER CHOCOLATE LABRADOR

    JULY 16, 2014, NEW YORK, NY

    When Grandma’s family moves away, she longs for the wonderful times she spent with them. A trip to the attic sparks memories of fun from her own childhood, but something is still missing. How will Grandma rekindle the joy of the best times in her life and create more wonderful new moments? Read More

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    PRESS RELEASE: Inspired by a Haunting Keepsake Found in Budapest, New Memoir Recounts a Woman’s Journey of Discovery

    JULY 16, 2014, NEW YORK, NY

    Newly married and in her forties, Linda Fischer was finally able to travel the European continent as she had dreamed of doing since college. Wandering through a Budapest antique store in 2005, she was drawn to a leather-bound keepsake album. Entranced by the resonances and disparities between Amálka’s world and her own, Fischer undertook a nine-year quest to understand them more fully. Read More

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    NEWS: MINTED PROSE MENTIONED IN ARTICLE ON DIGITAL CATALOGS

    October 28, 2011

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    PRESS: The New Yorker singles out the beautiful and ominous images of Green Eyes in the Amazon

    AUGUST 13, 2009, NEW YORK, NY

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    PRESS RELEASE: IS THE SCIENCE REAL IN THE NEW EVOLUTION NOVEL GREEN EYES IN THE AMAZON?

    JUNE 01, 2009, NEW YORK, NY

    Minted Prose is proud to announce the publication of Green Eyes in the Amazon by P. J. Fischer, a fast-paced adventure set in the steaming Amazon jungle in the near future. The story follows Julia, a computer-generated life form, created by scientist Steven Sumpter, and the moral dilemmas each face as Julia unexpectedly evolves from an artificial life form to a member of the human race. Read More

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    REVIEW: ForeWord magazine says “one need not be a techno-geek” to enjoy JULIA AND THE DREAM MAKER

    MAY 11, 2009, NEW YORK, NY

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    NEWS: Joe Tavano and school librarian Elizabeth O’Brien Talk to 106.7 About A Dachshund’s Wish

    DECEMBER 12, 2006, NEW YORK, NY

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    PRESS RELEASE: A DACHSHUND’S WISH MAKES SCHOOL PRESENTATION DURING CHILDREN’S BOOK WEEK

    NOVEMBER 15, 2006, NEW YORK, NY

    A Dachshund’s Wish has been matched with PS 84 in Astoria, Queens, New York City for the 2006 Adopt-A-School Program, a collaboration between the Association of American Publishers and the Children’s Book Council to promote reading during Children’s Book Week, Nov. 13-19. Read More

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    REVIEW: CNN’s young reader/reviewer said the pictures in A Dachshund’s Wish reminded him of Monet

    SEPTEMBER 27, 2006, NEW YORK, NY

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    PRESS RELEASE: A DACHSHUND’S WISH TEACHER’S GUIDE HITS NEW MILESTONE

    AUGUST 2, 2006, NEW YORK, NY

    The Teacher’s Guide for A Dachshund’s Wish, which is available at no cost to educators on the Traitor Dachshund website www.traitordachshund.com, has been requested by over 3,000 educators since the publisher made it available in April. Read More

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    REVIEW: A Dachshund’s Wish gets an “A” from EntertainmentWeekly.com

    JULY 6, 2006, NEW YORK, NY

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    PRESS RELEASE: NEW CHILDREN’S BOOK A DACHSHUND’S WISH DEBUTS

    JUNE 1, 2006, NEW YORK, NY

    A Dachshund’s Wish, a marvelous story for young readers ages seven to nine, will be available in bookstores nationwide and at online booksellers in June 2006. The book will be distributed by Independent Publishers Group. Read More

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    PRESS RELEASE: PUBLISHER OFFERS ROBUST TEACHER’S GUIDE FOR A DACHSHUND’S WISH

    May 29, 2006, NEW YORK, NY

    Traitor Dachshund, LLC, publisher of A Dachshund’s Wish, a children’s book scheduled to hit bookstores this month, is offering elementary school teachers rich and robust lesson plans and activities to be used with their book in classrooms. Read More

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    PRESS RELEASE: A DACHSHUND’S WISH, NEW CHILDREN’S BOOK, SPONSORS BARK IN THE PARK

    May 6, 2006, CHICAGO, IL

    Traitor Dachshund, LLC, publisher of A Dachshund’s Wish, a children’s book scheduled to hit bookstores this month, is offering elementary school teachers rich and robust lesson plans and activities to be used with their book in classrooms. Read More

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    PRESS RELEASE: PROFESSOR PICKS FUTURISTIC NOVEL FOR COURSE ON TECHNOLOGY AND SOCIETY

    MARCH 24, 2006, PHILADELPHIA, PA

    Julia and the Dream Maker, a novel dealing with technology, social issues and the future of human evolution, has been selected as required reading for a graduate course at Chestnut Hill College here. Read More

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    PRESS: A Dachshund’s Wish placed on Wisconsin Biscuit’s list of dachshund books

    2006

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    REVIEW: “Delightfully flawed” characters in Julia and the Dream Maker, said a reviewer for Curled Up with a Good Book

    2005

    “Each of the characters in Julia and the Dream Maker is delightfully flawed, caught between desire to see how far they can go and a nagging conscience holding them back.” Read More

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    PRESS RELEASE: TRAITOR DACHSHUND™ ANNOUNCES SPONSORSHIP OF EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES CONFERENCE AT MIT

    September 28, 2005, New York, NY

    Traitor Dachshund, demonstrating its commitment to promote intellectual dialogue on socially relevant themes, announces its sponsorship of the Emerging Technologies Conference at MIT, a gathering devoted to exploring the technologies driving future growth. Read More

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    EVENT: Author P. J. Fischer speaks at the Library of Congress

    August 12, 2005, Washington D.C.

    Julia and the Dream Maker author P. J. Fischer gave a presentation about “Evolution as Theory and as Metaphor” at the Library of Congress. Listen to Interview

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    PRESS RELEASE: TRAITOR DACHSHUND™ ANNOUNCES SPONSORSHIP OF NANOBUSINESS 2005 CONFERENCE

    May 22, 2005, New York, NY

    Traitor Dachshund, demonstrating its commitment to promote intellectual dialogue on socially relevant themes, announces its sponsorship of NanoBusiness 2005, nanotechnology’s foremost business conference. Read More

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    REVIEW: “As books go this one has much merit,” The Eternal Night said referring to Julia and the Dream Maker

    March 2005, New York, NY

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    REVIEW: SF Revu said “the book is well written and the story well told,” referring to Julia and the Dream Maker and its author P. J. Fischer

    NOVEMBER 2004, New York, NY

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    PRESS RELEASE: TRAITOR DACHSHUND BOOKS TO BE FIRST TIME EXHIBITOR AT MIAMI BOOK FAIR

    NOVEMBER 4, 2004, NEW YORK, NY

    Traitor Dachshund Books, publisher of the new novel Julia and the Dream Maker by P. J. Fischer, will be exhibiting for the first time at the Miami Book Fair International’s Street Fair at Booth #221, from Friday, November 12 through Sunday, November 14, 2004, with the author signing books on Saturday. Read More

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    PRESS RELEASE: JULIA AND THE DREAM MAKER TO DEBUT AT BOOKEXPO AMERICA IN CHICAGO

    JUNE 04, 2004, NEW YORK, NY

    A new novel entitled Julia and the Dream Maker will debut at BookExpo America, which runs from June 4-6, 2004 in Chicago. The novel challenges readers to think about the role of science, religion and computer technology in the evolution of mankind. Read More

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    REVIEW: Willamette Week called the premise of Julia and the Dream Maker a “whopper”

    April 28, 2004, PORTLAND, OR

    “Fischer’s premise is a whopper, that life on Earth can be expressed as a series of mathematical equations that, if let loose in the data-rich web of cyberspace, will mutate in marvelous, unpredictable ways.” Read REVIEW

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    REVIEW: Julia and the Dream Maker an “eloquently written novel” said a BookLoons reviewer

    2003

    “Julia and the Dream Maker is completely different from any novel I have ever read. In it, P. J. Fischer creates a believable future in which biology and math combine to form a completely new dimension.” Read Review

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    PRESS RELEASE: NEW SCIENCE FICTION NOVEL JULIA AND THE DREAM MAKER DEBUTS

    December 08, 2003, New York, NY

    A new novel entitled Julia and the Dream Maker has debuted into the world of science fiction literature, challenging readers to think about the role of science, religion and computer technology in the evolution of mankind. Read More

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