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El Koussa’s books reign in advance of his upcoming US Tour — Sunbury Press bestsellers for August

MECHANICSBURG, Pa. — Sunbury Press has released the bestsellers list for August, 2015. Karim El Koussa took the top two spots with Jesus the Phoenician and Pythagoras in anticipation of his upcoming US Tour. Ron Knorr and Clemmie Whatley’s The Segregated Georgia School for the Deaf moved up to 3rd, while Chris Papst’s Capital Murder, the prior top […]

Meet Sunbury Press’ Owner Lawrence Knorr! by Tammy Burke

http://glvwgwritersconference.blogspot.com/2014/03/meet-sunbury-press-owner-lawrence-knorr.html How delightful having you back at the “Write Stuff” conference again! And wow! Is it coming up fast. Anything new and exciting you can share regarding you and/or the Sunbury Press?     Lawrence Knorr: Yes!  It is an honor to be asked back. It is hard to believe two years have passed since the […]

“The Sign of the Eagle” is at the head of the legion… Sunbury’s bestellers for February

MECHANICSBURG, Pa. — The Sign of the Eagle, Jess Steven Hughes’ Roman historical fiction novel, ranked #1 due to author activities in the Pacific Northwest. Jess has been diligent at making appearances at book stores in his region, preferring the Hastings chain over Barnes and Noble. About The Sign of the Eagle: This breathtaking historical novel of […]

A point of light emerges

by Mike Campbell, author of “Amelia Earhart: The Truth at Last” The few Earhart enthusiasts who regularly read my blog (Earhart Truth) are aware that the second of the two major storylines that describe Amelia Earhart: The Truth at Last, the near-complete media blackout of the book, has greatly overshadowed its most important aspect – its presentation […]

Sunbury Press RELUCTANTLY signs southern gothic horror series

MECHANICSBURG, Pa. — In his LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT, in 1919, author Asa Pritchard commanded his executors that his series be published within their lifetimes —- lest a curse fall upon them. Initially dismissive, as one  after another met withTRAGIC END, the remaining descendents hastened their efforts to comply, though, every attempt was met with disregard, some […]

Longing for Spring, anyone? Baseball novel takes top spot on Sunbury bestseller list in January

MECHANICSBURG, Pa. — The Closer, Alan Mindell’s heart-warming baseball novel, ranked #1 due to author activities in California. Mike Campbell’s Amelia Earhart – The Truth At Last moved up on the list, taking #2, thanks to bookstore and library sales. Sunbury Press posted its worst month in two years in January due to the frigid weather, the owners’ vacation […]

Sunbury Press bookstore to open February 1 in Mechanicsburg

MECHANICSBURG, Pa. — Sunbury Press, the book publisher of trade paperbacks and eBooks located at 50 West Main Street, Mechanicsburg (www.sunburypress.com), is celebrating its tenth year in business in 2014. Sunbury’s books feature established and emerging authors in many fiction and nonfiction categories and are sold through leading booksellers worldwide. “2013 was our best year ever,” said […]

“Pit Bulls” book generates charitable donations for pit bull rescues

MECHANICSBURG, Pa. — Sunbury Press has distributed donations to eight pit bull rescues across the nation. The donations were generated based on sales of the book “Pit Bulls” by Anthony Julian. The beneficiaries were: Speranza Animal Rescue of Mechanicsburg, PA Pit Bull Rescue Central of Fulton, MO Missouri Put Bull Rescue of Independence, MO Humane Society of […]

Controversial “Jesus the Phoenician” tops Sunbury Press bestseller list for December

MECHANICSBURG, Pa. — Jesus the Phoenician, Karim El Koussa’s well-researched alternative history regarding the origins of Jesus Christ, ranked #1 due to international export sales. Barbara Matthews and Barbara Trainin Blank took the second spot with their self-help book What to Do About Mama: A Guide to Caring for Aging Family Members, thanks to author activities. Sunbury Press’s […]

Dr. Musgrave’s medical school memoir tops the Sunbury Press bestseller list for November

MECHANICSBURG, Pa. — Hour 30, Dr. Brandon Musgrave’s memoir of his challenges in medical school, was #1, returning to the list after a two-month hiatus, thanks to charitable author events in Illinois. Karim El Koussa’s Jesus the Phoenician, a well-researched alternative history regarding the origins of Jesus Christ, ranked #2 due to international export sales. Sunbury Press’s year-to-date sales […]