Book News -- Allen, Noori, Llewellyn, McRee, Smith

*Local author Skip Allen's new book Requiem for the Phoenix (the sequel to Out of the Ashes) is now available. Click here to learn more about his book, browse a chapter or order your copy. *Local author Afsane Noori (Change Thrivers) has revamped her website to reflect her new career as a motivational speaker. Here's her press release. *Former local author (recently moved to Alabama, I believe) Kimberly Llewellyn's new book Real Women Don't Wear Size 2 was reviewed in this month's Tampa Bay Illustrated magazine. I read this book this past weekend....WOW! *Local author and beach expert David McRee has updated the "beach threats" info on his website www.beachhunter.net in response to Steve (Crocodile Hunter) Irwin's death. *Local author and fellow blogger Joy V. Smith has a story titled Pretty Pink Planet in WomanScapes, a collection of alternative visions written by women about women, which is now available. The WomanScapes authors have donated their talent in order to benefit worldwide humanitarian relief efforts. WomanScapes is available as a free download after you make a donation of at least $5 to a non-profit organization that provides humanitarian relief. It is also available as a paperback from amazon.com: Amazon.com: WomanScapes: Books: WomanScapes Authors.