Celebrate Small Press Month-- March 2004! There are an estimated 50,000 small independent publishers across the country according to the Small Press Center.

Small Press Month was designed to help recognize the small and independent publishers and their authors who publishes 1.1 million books a year, according to the Publishing Marketing Association (www.smallpress.org/spm/spm.htm).

San Leandro, CA (PRWEB) March 2, 2004 -– Let Every Voice be Heard! Is the theme for Small Press Month 2004. An author who has beaten the odds of getting her romance/suspense book published is having her voice heard!

Author, Deborah M. Piccurelli, of In the Midst of Deceit—A Novel, shows that with determination and faith in God nothing is impossible. She is a homemaker whose new career was inspired by a paperback that she picked up at a store. Yet, she has accomplished what many writers are still hoping against hope to do—get their book published!

Most independent publishers have a passion for publishing what the readers want--what the readers want can become obscure with larger publishers.

Piccurelli shares, “If a new writer has a specific message to convey to readers, it is more likely to happen through a small press. Every voice certainly does not get heard where large publishers are concerned, but many of the prominent voices of today were first discovered by small press.”

Piccurelli’s novel is the first fiction title published through the Independent Christian Publisher, Jireh Publishing Company.

“The Christian fiction market is growing and we felt the need to provide fiction works to our readers. We’re currently looking for genres, such as romance, suspense, and mystery,” says Janice Holman, CEO and Publisher of Jireh Publishing Company. “Our goal is to publish 2-3 fiction titles a year as we move forward to gain momentum in the fiction market.”

“Our selection of titles are geared to every book lover. Our focus is on content that will inspire, encourage and even provoke the reader to change or action. We want our books to captivate and stimulate the imagination of our readers—whether it’s romance or mystery.”

Small Press Month was designed to help recognize the small and independent publishers and their authors who publishes 1.1 million books a year, according to the Publishing Marketing Association (www.smallpress.org/spm/spm.htm).

In celebration of Small Press Month, Piccurelli will begin her booksigning tour at The Promise Box Christian Store in Williamstown, New Jersey on March 20, 2004 from 1:00pm – 3:00pm.

Small Press Month gives booksellers and readers the opportunity to recognize the vast impact that independent publishers’ talented authors make to the book buying community.

About Small Press Month:
Independent presses publish great books and magazines every day of the year, but Small Press Month presents a particular focus on the vitality, diversity and importance of their work. See www.smallpress.org to learn how you can participate in Small Press Month.

About Jireh Publishing Company:
Based in San Leandro, California, Jireh is an independent Christian publisher who seeks out first-time authors. The publishing house was established in 1996 and its mission is to reach the world with the good news through books and materials. (www.jirehpublishing.com)

For additional information or directions to the booksigning contact:
The Promise Box Christian Store, (856) 629-8695.

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