Unbound, A Tale of Love and Betrayal in Shanghai by Bethesda resident Dina Gu Brumfield has been named one of the best indie books of 2021 by the Independent Book Publishing Professionals Group. 

Dina Gu Brumfield’s debut novel is a finalist in the category of First Novel over 90,000 words in the 2021 Next Generation Indie Book Awards.  Dina’s novel stood out for its compelling story telling in the world’s largest book awards program for independent publishers and self-published authors. Unbound is a story of three generations of women who live amid the turmoil of war and political upheaval.  Dina paints a richly textured, turbulent portrait of the city of Shanghai in the twentieth century.

Dina is a native of Shanghai, China, who moved to the United States in 1989. Her novel Unbound is written in English, her second language.  The Indie Book Awards is the largest such award for books written in English language.

The awards will be presented June 25 in an online event which will stream live on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/NextGenerationIndieBookAwards at 7:00 pm (Eastern Time) and 4:00 pm (Pacific Time).

The Next Generation Indie Book Awards are judged by leaders of the indie book publishing industry, including many with long careers at major publishing houses. Their love of a great read and experience in the publishing arena identify books deserving a wider audience.

In an article at CNN.com titled If it’s cool, creative, and different, it’s indie, journalist Catherine Andrews wrote: “The term ‘indie’ traditionally refers to independent art – music, film, literature or anything that fits under the broad banner of culture – created outside of the mainstream and without corporate financing.” That definition remains true for book publishing.

Independent publishers include small presses, larger independent publishers, university presses, e-book publishers, and self-published authors.

According to Catherine Goulet, Founder and Co-Chair of the Next Generation Indie Book Awards, “Like other independent artists, many indie book publishers face challenges that the industry giants don't experience. The indies have to work much harder to get their best books into readers’ hands.”

“Authors and publishers who compete in the Next Generation Indie Book Awards are serious about promoting their books,” adds Goulet. “They aim to stand out from the crowd of millions of books in print.”

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Snellville, GA: May 12, 2021 – As tax issues become ever more complicated for business owners, CAEA Tax & Accounting has released a helpful e-guide to the Quickbooks' accounting software system.

Six Signs Your QuickBooks is a Mess offers a perfect solution-oriented approach for owners of small to medium-sized businesses who are failing to get to grips with the system while trying to manage their tax accounting efficiently.

CAEA pinpoints errors that can often lead to many businesses’ accounting ending up in a muddle if their numbers aren't correct.

"Many businesses use Quickbooks but don't understand how it works,” commented company founder Christa Aiani. “CAEA Tax & Accounting is a certified QuickBooks Pro Advisor, so we are very proficient in using it as a tool to get the right job done and ensure businesses their data is being entered accurately."

The guide covers profit and loss not making sense, why you're paying lots of tax and don't know why, and why your tax returns don't sync with your QuickBooks data.

Their E-book is a natural extension of the services they offer to small businesses. These comprise financial accounting, tax preparation, bookkeeping services and payroll. 

They track their client's income and expenses proactively and call before it's too late if they need to adjust their tax planning strategy for the year. 

Their experienced team, located in Snellville, GA, offer their services to businesses in Gwinnett County, Snellville, Lawrenceville, Loganville, Grayson, and the Duluth areas.

"Our approach is being truly proactive. We are a full finance solution for companies and entrepreneurs to stay ahead of changes in tax laws and other inaccuracies that might cause them issues down the line," added Aiani.

For more information on CAEA's accountancy services, contact them on 770-554-7024, or view their website: https://caeatax.com/.

Acclaimed author, professional creative writer, teacher, and poet Palmer Smith launches her Southern Poetry Collection of 80 poems and five short stories.

New York City, NY., May 3, 2021 -- Acclaimed author, professional creative writer, teacher, and poet Palmer Smith launches her Southern Poetry Collection of 80 poems and five short stories in “The Butterfly Bruises” ($18 U.S.) on May 15, 2021. Press Dionysus, a London, England-based independent publishing house, is working with IngramSpark for U.S. distribution.

Growing up in New York City, her mother packed up Palmer and her brother each summer for a road trip journey down the East Coast to visit extended family. Through the years, she experienced the sights, sounds, and smells of that Southern sojourn. She has sewn together those memories into a general meditation on animals, the ocean, miscommunication, childhood, Northeastern vs. Southern American culture, family, nature vs. technology, and the imagination of the introvert. This book may encourage readers to question what it means to be living and communicating in today’s world while readers the space to answer these questions on their own.

Palmer’s poems have been praised by the CFO of Garden & Gun Magazine and recognized by prominent author David Farley, who reviewed her book (see attachment). The leading photo for the book is by world-renowned photographer Jasper Soloff of Los Angeles, CA. The cover was created by entomology artist Evi Antonio of London, England.

Come meet Palmer at one of the venues onsite, outside, or on a ZOOM on her tour as she transverses the Southern and Midwestern states this summer and the Northeast this fall. She is available upon request to teach high school/college/university classes on poetry, please inquire. For more information, go to www.TheButterflyBruisesBook.com for a reading/book-signing schedule or to contact her directly by email.

Contact:
Palmer Smith
The Butterfly Bruises
New York City, NY
917 648 1705
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In a time of such uncertainty, many turn to spirituality or religion to provide answers. However, the younger generations know how difficult it is to turn to religion when it has contributed to the mass amount of discrimination and injustice they are fighting to eradicate today.