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Local Author Donates Books to Redford Library

2011-10-11T20:35:00.000-04:00

This week, local author Jeffrey Caminsky donated his newest book to the Livonia Public Library.

His latest book, Clouds of Darkness, is Caminsky's third novel, and is the third in a four-part series of science fiction adventure novels, released by New Alexandria Press, and should be available at the library shortly. His two previous novels, The Sirens of Space and The Star Dancers, are already part of the Redford collection.

"I grew up in Redford," said Caminsky, a retired Wayne County prosecutor who has published five books in the past four years," and spent a lot of time getting books from the township library. It occurred to me that it would be nice to return the favor."

His next novel, The Guardians of Peace, is the concluding book in his adventure series, and is scheduled for release in early 2012.

CONTACT:
Jeff Caminsky
jeff@newalexandriapress.com

Local Author Donates Book to Livonia Library

2011-10-11T20:32:00.001-04:00

This week, local author Jeffrey Caminsky donated his newest book to the Livonia Public Library.

The book, Clouds of Darkness, is Caminsky's third novel, and is the third in a four-part series of science fiction adventure novels, released by New Alexandria Press, and should be available at the library shortly. His two previous novels, The Sirens of Space and The Star Dancers, are already part of the Livonia collection.

"I lived in Livonia for more than twenty years," said Caminsky, a retired Wayne County prosecutor who has published five books in the past four years," and so I feel an obligation to give back to the community. I spent a lot of time getting books from the local library, and thought I should return the favor."

His next novel, The Guardians of Peace, is the concluding book in his adventure series, and is scheduled for release in early 2012.

CONTACT:
Jeff Caminsky
jeff@newalexandriapress.com

New Book by Michigan Author Jeffrey Caminsky

2011-03-22T13:50:00.000-04:00

New Alexandria Press is proud to announce the publication of Clouds of Darkness, the latest novel by Michigan author Jeffrey Caminsky. The new book is the latest installment of the author’s Guardians of Peace series of science fiction adventure novels, and is currently available on Amazon. They should be available soon in local bookstores, and are distributed by Baker and Taylor, as well as the Publisher, New Alexandria Press.

The book is Caminsky’s third novel and fifth book. A recently retired public prosecutor, he and his wife recently moved from Livonia to White Lake, Michigan, where he practices law and continues to write. He also performs in two local music groups — the Madonna University Chorale, and Measure for Measure, a men’s choral society — and has toured Europe as part of the Michigan Men’s Glee Club.

The concluding book in the series—entitled The Guardians of Peace—is scheduled for publication in 2012.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Author Jeffrey Caminsky is a lawyer and a retired public prosecutor. A lifelong resident of Michigan, he worked for the Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office until 2010, retiring as a principal attorney in the appellate department. A veteran soccer official as well, his first book was the widely acclaimed Referee’s Survival Guide, a witty and informative look at soccer officiating. In 2007, he edited and published All Fathers Are Giants , a touching and often humorous collection of short stories looking at life in the ethnic Eastern European community of Detroit in the last century, written by his father, who is also a gifted writer. Recently, he published The Sonnets of William Shakespeare, a helpful guide to Shakespeare’s poetry and times. Clouds of Darkness joins The Sirens of Space and The Star Dancers as the first three books in the Guardians of Peace series of science fiction adventure novels; the series was completed nearly fifteen years ago, and the author turned to other pursuits before agreeing to publish them in 2009.

ABOUT THE SERIES:
The Guardians of Peace saga follows the adventures of Roscoe Cook and the Cosmic Guard shortly after humans encounter alien cultures and civilizations for the first time. Unfortunately, the humans of the 26th Century are little different from those we see around us today: while our technology and culture has made great strides over the years, many of us are as self-centered as ever. And since Outer Space in the year 2550 is not the exclusive province of philosophers and scientists, the best as well as the worst of Terran society has spread throughout the Frontier...and many are pressing their government to take a harder line against the aliens.

The first book—The Sirens of Space—lays out the background for the rest of the series. Commander Cook, a gifted young officer, is promoted to captain and given command of his starship. But, military contractors having changed little over the years, his ship causes him nothing but grief — and it's all he can do to keep everyone's mind focused on getting their ship ready to sail. Meanwhile, politicians and commercial interests are scheming to bring about a change in the Terran Government, hoping for one more amenable to exploiting the riches to be found in the star clouds and planets of the Cosmic East, where the aliens are resisting Terran encroachment. As the book ends, the principals are taking to the skies...toward whatever fate awaits them among the stars.

The second book—The Star Dancers—is where the adventure begins. The reader learns about alien culture, which is suffering from internal divisions. We meet Gal’Shenga, an alien leader anxious to achieve his dream of reforming and modernizing his society, and his nephew Ga’Glish, commander of the alien fleet. But Terra’s Cosmic Guard has problems of its own: pirates and privateers are still infesting their skies, as they have for hundreds of years...a vestige of their history that has led Terra to develop ever-better machines of destruction to protect their lanes of commerce. Meanwhile, a band of ne'er-do-wells, eager to recover riches hidden away deep inside alien skies, confronts an alien scientific outpost just as a peace conference is concluding on an alien world...setting the stage for conflict and tragedy, unless both sides are able to control the hotheads on either side of the border. The book ends with Captain Cook struggling to find his way back to Terra through uncharted skies, as the galaxy is descending into chaos.

The third book—the newly released Clouds of Darkness—confronts the age-old truth that the clash of civilizations has never been pretty, especially for the losers. Unfortunately, the 26th Century is no different...except that the conflicts are even uglier when the combatants belong to different species. And when the future of each race hangs in the balance, civilization itself can be among the first casualties. In this book, the war between the Terrans and their reptilian neighbors proves to as brutal as any conflict the human race has seen. And Commodore Roscoe Cook, the pride of Planet Isis, has his hands full with enemies of all kinds — human and reptilian alike.

The concluding book in the series—entitled The Guardians of Peace—is scheduled for publication in 2012.

The Guardians of Peace Series:

Clouds of Darkness: A Novel by Jeffrey Caminsky
ISBN: 9781609150020
452 pages
New Alexandria Press
Distributed by Amazon, New Alexandria Press, Baker & Taylor
Hardcover Edition available from the publisher

The Star Dancers: A Novel by Jeffrey Caminsky
Trade Paperback, $19.99
ISBN: 9780979010644
386 pages
New Alexandria Press
Distributed by Amazon, New Alexandria Press, Baker & Taylor
Hardcover Edition is available from the publisher

The Sirens of Space: A Novel by Jeffrey Caminsky
Trade Paperback, $15.99
ISBN: 9780979010637
176 pages
New Alexandria Press

Distributed by Amazon, New Alexandria Press, Baker & Taylor

Hardcover Edition is available from the publisher.

APPEARANCES BY JEFFREY CAMINSKY:

Appearances by Jeffrey Caminsky can be arranged by contacting him directly, (734-716-2420; email: jeff@newalexandriapress.com ) or through the publisher. (Sales@newalexandriapress.com ).

Also by Jeffrey Caminsky

The Referee’s Survival Guide: Practical Suggestions for Soccer Officials

The Guardians of Peace Series:

The Sirens of Space

The Star Dancers

Clouds of Darkness
The Sonnets of William Shakespeare (ed)
All Fathers Are Giants (ed)

CONTACT:
Jeffrey Caminsky
734-716-2420
jeff@newalexandriapress.com

New for the Holidays---Sale on Kindle Editions of Guardians of Peace Series

2010-12-02T14:29:00.000-05:00

New Alexandria Press has announced an e-book sale good through the end of the holiday season of all its Kindle editions, including the Guardians of Peace series by Michigan author Jeffrey Caminsky.

While the list price of its e-books remains at $7.99, the price for Kindle editions of The Sirens of Space and The Star Dancers has been reduced to $2.99 through the end of January.

"And if this leads to increased sales...who knows?" observed author Jeffrey Caminsky. "We may just lower the prices on our e-books permanently."

The third book in the series, Clouds of Darkness, is scheduled for release in December or early January. The sale price will likely apply to the Kindle edition of the new book, as well.

New Alexandria Press Releases E-Book Editions of the Guardians of Peace Series

2010-11-26T09:54:00.001-05:00

New Alexandria Press announced today the release of an e-book version of two science fiction novels by Michigan author Jeffrey Caminsky.

The print versions of the first two books in the Guardians of Peace science fiction adventure series, The Sirens of Space and The Star Dancers, were first released in late 2008. They track the adventures of Roscoe Cook, a starship captain in the Cosmic Guard of the 26th Century.

The third book in the four-book series, Clouds of Darkness, is scheduled for release in December, 2010. An e-book version of the book will be released after the Christmas holidays, in early 2011.

The books are currently available on Amazon's Kindle, an e-book reading device pioneered by Amazon to give a digital platform to a wide variety of books. Other e-book editions, suitable for reading on most digital book readers, will be available in early 2011.

Other books by Jeffrey Caminsky include The Sonnets of William Shakespeare, a guide to Elizabethan poetry, and The Referee's Survival Guide, a book on soccer officiating. Caminsky recently retired from a 30-year career as an appellate lawyer in the Wayne County Prosecutor's Office, and is currently working on several other books.

For additional information, contact jeff@newalexandriapress.com.

New Alexandria Press Releases E-Book Edition of All Fathers Are Giants

2010-11-26T09:52:00.001-05:00

New Alexandria Press announced today the release of an e-book version of All Fathers Are Giants, a collection of short stories and poems by Michigan author Wallace Caminsky.

The book is are available on Amazon's Kindle, an e-book reading device pioneered by Amazon to give a digital platform to a wide variety of books. Other e-book editions, suitable for reading on most digital book readers, will be available in early 2011.

For additional information, contact jeff@newalexandriapress.com.

Release Date for Upcoming Novel by Jeffrey Caminsky

2010-09-27T16:39:00.000-04:00

New Alexandria Press announced today that the target release date for Jeffrey Caminsky's latest novel, Clouds of Darkness, is November 1st.

The book is the third in Caminsky's Guardians of Peace series, and deals with the conflicts arising from the clash of civilizations---one human, the other a reptilian race known as the Crutchtans (or g'Khruustani, in their own language). The book is darker and more brooding than his other works, but is reputed to be the author's favorite.

Further details will be forthcoming in the next few weeks.

For information, contact: jeff@newalexandriapress.com

Radio Appearance by Jeffrey Caminsky

2010-07-20T16:45:00.003-04:00

Michigan author and retired public prosecutor Jeffrey Caminsky will appear today in the "Ebling and You" radio program on WILS-AM out of Lansing. Among the topics up for discussion will be the action of the Senate Judiciary Committee in passing on the nomination of Solicitor General Elana Kagan as an associate justice of the United States Supreme Court.

Caminsky, who worked for years as an appellate prosecutor with the Wayne County Prosecutor's Office, has briefed and argued cases before the Supreme Court during his 30-year career as a public prosecutor. Among his last cases was the case of Michigan v Bryant, which is currently set for argument before the Supreme Court in October, 2010.

Radio Appearance by Jeffrey Caminsky

2010-05-18T18:13:00.003-04:00

Local author Jeffrey Caminsky will be a guest on the "Ebling and You" radio program today.

Caminsky, who is also a retired public prosecutor, will be discussing the recent United States Supreme Court case of United States v Comstock, in which the Court's liberal majority sustained a law allowing federal courts to detain prisoners indefinitely after they have served their sentence. The law, commonly called the Adam Walsh Act, lets federal judges authorize the indefinte detention of those found to be sex offenders who are suffering from a mental illness, or who pose a threat to others, until the court determines that they are no longer a threat, or the state in which they live assumes responsibility for their custody.

College Days Redux

2010-04-08T23:27:00.005-04:00

Author Jeffrey Caminsky will be putting down his pen, stepping away from the keyboard, and stepping onto the stage this weekend. Returning to his alma mater, the University of Michigan, Caminsky will be singing with his old college choir, the Michigan Men's Glee Club, joining with other alumni to help the group celebrate its 150th anniversary.

The Glee Club was founded in 1859, and has a reputation as one of the finest men's choral groups in the world. Caminsky was part of the group's European tour in 1971, singing under the direction of Dr. Willis Patterson, when it was named the best men's choir in the world at the Llanglollen music festival in Llanglollen, Wales. One of the selections the alumni group will perform, Randall Thompson's Last Words of David, was the piece that won them the competition.

Currently Caminsky performs locally in the Metro Detroit area as part of the Madonna Chorale, under the dirction of Dr. David Wagner. His books are published by New Alexandria Press, and are available on Amazon and other online sites, as well as through local bookstores.

Rustbelt Odyssey by Norman Krandall

2010-01-11T18:55:00.001-05:00

New Alexandria Press is proud to announce the publication of its newest title, Rustbelt Odyssey by Norman Krandall.

For more than a century, the auto industry has been the engine driving the American economy. Since the early days of the Twentieth Century, cars have been an important part of life in the United States. Today, facing declining sales and aggressive foreign competition, the Big Three confront challenges that seemed unimaginable in their glory years.

In Rustbelt Odyssey, retired auto executive Norman Krandall provides an unvarnished look at the cultural heritage of Detroit, and gives a glimpse into industrial decision-making in the halcyon days of big cars and limitless horizons. From his education and upbringing in the immigrant enclave of Hamtramck, through a career that brought him to the upper echelons of the Ford Motor Company, to his retirement in Ireland, Krandall shares a lifetime of insights, high-jinx, and travels around the world.

Radio Appearance by Jeffrey Caminsky

2010-01-04T13:39:00.003-05:00

Michigan author Jeffrey Caminsky is scheduled to appear on today's "Ebling and You" radio program this afternoon.

Caminsky, who is also a lawyer, will be speaking about the tendency of Congress to exempt itself from many of the laws it passes to govern the rest of us, as well as about current events and his upcoming book, Clouds of Darkness.

White Lake Library Gets Books by Local Author

2009-11-18T21:52:00.003-05:00

The White Lake Township Public Library received a welcome addition to its library today, when local author Jeffrey Caminsky donated several of his books to add to their collection.

Caminsky, who is in the process of moving to White Lake, presented the library with hardover editions of his two science fiction novels, The Sirens of Space and The Star Dancers, along with his edition of the Sonnets of William Shakespeare.

Caminsky, a retired assistant prosecutor from Wayne County, recently purchased a home in White Lake, and plans to move once rennovations to this new home are complete. His upcoming novel, Clouds of Darkness, will be the third volume in his Guardians of Peace science fiction adventure series, and is scheduled for release later this year. His books are published by New Alexandria Press, a small publishing house located in Michigan, and are availabe online at Amazon, Borders, and Barnes and Noble, as well as selected local bookstores.

Booksigning by Jeffrey Caminsky

2009-11-04T11:34:00.002-05:00

Michigan author Jeffrey Caminsky is tentatively scheduled to appear at a booksigning at the Costic Center in Farmington, Michigan on December 5, 2009.

The event, part of a larger display of vendors from southeastern Michigan, will take place in Farmington's Costic Center.

Caminsky will be part of a display featuring other authors and artists from the Ridgewriter's, a group of local local writers. His display will include his books, as well as his photography, and will feature posters and notecards of the mountains of the Western United States, as well as Outer Space.

Jeff in the Legal News

2009-09-15T13:17:00.003-04:00

A feature article Jeffrey Caminsky appeared in yesterday's edition of the Oakland Legal News.

Written by freelance writer Jeanine Matlow, the article highlights Caminsky's literary efforts, including his recent recognition as one of the winners of the Michigan State Bar short story contest.

Radio Appearance by Jeffrey Caminsky

2009-08-27T16:46:00.003-04:00

Author and attorney Jeffrey Caminsky will appear on the "Ebling and You" radio show this afternoon, to discuss the case of Renee Beavers.

The 33-year old woman from Detroit has managed to amass more than forty traffic tickets, without ever having a valid Michigan driver's license.

Hosted by long-time Lansing-area sportswriter and radio talk show host, "Ebling and You" appears daily on WILS, 1320-AM in Lansing, Michigan.

Shakespeare Book to be Listed in Worldwide Bibliography

2009-08-22T15:05:00.004-04:00

New Alexandria Press is proud to announce that its edition of Shakespeare's sonnets, edited by Jeffrey Caminsky, will be included in the definitive international bibliography of the works of William Shakespeare.

James L. Harner, a professor at Texas A & M university and the editor of the World Shakespeare Bibliography, notes that the publication is the pre-eminent "record of publications about Shakespeare," and is consulted by "scholars, librarians, and teachers throughtout the world." The service, published by the Johns Hopkins University Press for the Folger Shakespeare Library, is the authoritative collection of reference works in the field.

Jeffrey Caminsky's edition of The Sonnets of William Shakespeare is published by New Alexandria Press, and is available from Amazon, Borders, and Barnes & Noble. It is currently distributed by Baker & Taylor.

Radio Appearance by Jeffrey Caminsky

2009-08-13T15:45:00.003-04:00

Michigan author and former assistant Wayne County prosecutor Jeffrey Caminsky will be appearing on today's "Ebling and You" show, on WILS, 1320-AM.

Topics will include the visit to Michigan of Federal officials, exploring the possibility of establishing "Gitmo North" in the vacant Michigan maximum security prison in Standish, Michigan.

Jeff Caminsky a Winner in Short Story Competition

2009-08-11T17:23:00.004-04:00

In its August edition, the Michigan Bar Journal published the short story "Crucible of Justice," written by Jeffrey Caminsky.

The story was entered in the Michigan State Bar's second short story contest. Other winners of the 2009 competition include "The Word of the Day is 'Trust,'", by Michael Kitchen, and "The Shadow from the Wall," by Robert B. Nelson.

Estabslished in 2007, the short story contest is sponsored every other year by the Michigan State Bar. This is the second time that Caminsky has been a winner in the State Bar short story contest. He also won in 2007, with the short story "Crapshoot."

"Crucible of Justice" tells the story of a murder prosecution, seen from the perspective of one of the surviving victims. It was inspired by one of Caminsky's cases as an appellate prosecutor.

Local Author Donates Books to Novi Library

2009-07-30T13:21:00.000-04:00

This week, local author Jeffrey Caminsky donated his three newest books to the Novi Public Library.

The new titles, which should be available at the library shortly, include his two new novels, The Sirens of Space and The Star Dancers, as well as The Sonnets of William Shakespeare, his new contribution to the study of Elizabethan poetry.

"I live in the area," said Caminsky, who released five books in the past two years," and so I feel an obligation to give back to the community."

His third novel, Clouds of Darkness, is scheduled for release this fall. This book, as well as his two recent releases, are part of a four-part series of science fiction adventure novels, released by New Alexandria Press.

CONTACT:
Jeff Caminsky
jeff@newalexandriapress.com

Local Author Donates Books to Northville Library

2009-07-30T13:20:00.001-04:00

This week, local author Jeffrey Caminsky donated his three newest books to the Northville District Library.

The new titles, which should be available at the library shortly, include his two new novels, The Sirens of Space and The Star Dancers, as well as The Sonnets of William Shakespeare, his new contribution to the study of Elizabethan poetry.

"I live in the area," said Caminsky, who released five books in the past two years," and so I feel an obligation to give back to the community."

His third novel, Clouds of Darkness, is scheduled for release this fall. This book, as well as his two recent releases, are part of a four-part series of science fiction adventure novels, released by New Alexandria Press.

CONTACT:
Jeff Caminsky
jeff@newalexandriapress.com

Local Author Wins Writing Award

2009-07-09T14:05:00.002-04:00

Livonia author Jeffrey Caminsky is among the winners of the short story contest sponsored by the Michigan Bar Journal.

This is the second Michigan Bar Journal competition that Caminsky has won. His story, Crapshoot, was among the winners of the Journal's first competition, in 2007.

The new story, "Crucible of Justice," traces the tragic courtroom aftermath of a night-time firebombing that resulted in the murders of four members of a family. Based on a real case, the story demonstrates the conflicts and tensions that arise when the need to protect the innocent conflicts with the rights due to the accused in a court of law.

The story, along with the other two winners, will be published in the August edition of the Michigan Bar Journal.

Upcoming New Book Highlights Auto Industry

2009-07-08T13:54:00.004-04:00

New Alexandria Press announces the scheduled publication of a new book, slated for later this summer.

Entitled Rustbelt Odyssey: Tales of a Motor City Dissident, the book traces the life and career of Norman Krandall, a retired auto executive who spent his career working for the Ford Motor Company.

Written by Krandall himself, the book gives glimspes of life growing up in Hamtramck, Michigan, as the son of Polish-American immigrants. Following a stint in the Navy during World War II, Krandall went on to teach at Central Michigan University before joining the Ford Motor Company. He was also a successful and prominent local political organizer and activist. He retired from Ford in the early 1980s, and spent twenty years living in Ireland, before returning to the United States in time for the 2008 elections.

Appearance by Jeffrey Caminsky

2009-05-20T09:49:00.002-04:00

Michigan author Jeffrey Caminsky will be appearing at the MediaWest sci-fi convention in Lansing, Michigan over Memorial Day weekend.

Jeff will be manning the table for New Alexandria Press at the event, and will be signing copies of his latest books, The Sirens of Space and The Star Dancers, two science fiction novels set 500 years in the future. The books are part of his sci-fi adventure series The Guardians of Peace. The next book in the series, Clouds of Darkness, is scheduled for publication in the Fall.

Also available will be posters of outer space, and notecards of space---as well as some more "down-to-earth" themes.

Radio Appearance by Jeffrey Caminsky

2009-05-06T16:57:00.001-04:00

Author Jeffrey Caminsky is scheduled to appear this afternoon on the "Ebling and You" radio program on WILS, 1320 AM in Lansing, Michigan.

Among the topics to be discussed with be events in the City of Detroit, including yesterday's mayoral election.

Appearance by Jeffrey Caminsky

2009-04-18T14:39:00.006-04:00

Michigan author Jeffrey Caminsky is scheduled to appear at the MediaWest sci-fi convention in Lansing, Michigan over Memorial Day weekend.

Jeff will be appearing to sign copies of his latest books, The Sirens of Space and The Star Dancers, two science fiction novels set 500 years in the future. The books are part of his sci-fi adventure series The Guardians of Peace. The next book in the series, Clouds of Darkness, is scheduled for publication in the Fall.

Also appearing with Jeff will be local astromony gury Mike Best. Mike's own book, a novel entitled The Navel of God, is due out soon.

Booksigning at Farmington Art Fair by Jeffrey Caminsky

2009-04-17T19:32:00.003-04:00

Michigan author Jeffrey Caminsky will be appearing at the Farmington Art Fair in Farmington, Michigan to sign books and answer questions about writing and publishing.

The Farmington Art fair will be at the Costic Center in Farmington, Michigan, on April 22-25th. Other exhibitions will feature local artists and writers.

Radio Appearance by Jeffrey Caminsky

2009-03-11T17:53:00.001-04:00

Author Jeffrey Caminsky will appear today on the "Ebling and You" radio program, WILS-1320 AM out of Lansing, to discuss current events, and the economic meltdown.

Jeff Caminsky in the News

2009-01-04T20:14:00.003-05:00

An article about New Alexandria Press author Jeffrey Caminsky appeared in today's Observer & Eccentric.

Written by Linda Chomin, the article outlines the author's experience in bringing three books to print in a single year.

Official Sports Picks Up Referee's Survival Guide

2008-12-23T13:23:00.004-05:00

Official Sports International, one of the world's largest suppliers of referee equipment, has reached an agreement with New Alexandria Press to carry Jeffrey Caminsky's Referee Survival Guide.

The book, released to critical acclaim last year, has emerged as one of the standards in the field of soccer officiating, generating worldwide recognition and steadily increasing sales. Holiday sales of the book through OSI have already exceeded the company's expectations, and look to continue into the New Year.

Local Author Donates New Books to Redford Library

2008-12-13T15:26:00.001-05:00

This week, local author Jeffrey Caminsky donated his three newest books to the Redford Public Library.

The new titles, which should be available at the library shortly, include his two new novels, The Sirens of Space and The Star Dancers, as well as The Sonnets of William Shakespeare, his new contribution to the study of Elizabethan poetry.

"I grew up in Redford," said Caminsky, who released five books in the past two years," and so I feel an obligation to give back to the community."

His third novel, Clouds of Darkness, is scheduled for release this fall. This book, as well as his two recent releases, are part of a four-part series of science fiction adventure novels, released by New Alexandria Press.

CONTACT:
Jeff Caminsky
jeff@newalexandriapress.com

Local Author Donates New Books to Livonia Library

2008-12-13T15:16:00.003-05:00

This week, local author Jeffrey Caminsky donated his three newest books to the Livonia Public Library.

The new titles, which should be available at the Civic Center Library shortly, include his two new novels, The Sirens of Space and The Star Dancers, as well as The Sonnets of William Shakespeare, his new contribution to the study of Elizabethan poetry.

"I live in Livonia," said Caminsky, who released five books in the past two years," and so I feel an obligation to give back to the community."

His third novel, Clouds of Darkness, is scheduled for release this fall. This book, as well as his two recent releases, are part of a four-part series of science fiction adventure novels, released by New Alexandria Press.

CONTACT:
Jeff Caminsky
jeff@newalexandriapress.com

Radio Appearance by Jeffrey Caminsky

2008-12-11T13:45:00.003-05:00

Michigan author Jeffrey Caminsky is scheduled to appear on the "Ebling and You" radio program today, on WILS, 1320AM in Lansing, Michigan.

Among the topics to be discussed will be the emerging political scandal in Illinois, political corruption in general, and current trends in graft and politics.

Radio Appearance by Jeffrey Caminsky

2008-11-19T16:16:00.002-05:00

Jeffrey Caminsky, author and resident artist at New Alexandria Press, is scheduled to appear on the Ebling & You radio program on WILS 1320-AM today.

Among the topics to be discussed will be the announced appointment of Eric Holder as Attorney General for the incoming Obama Administration, and the proposed bailout of the American auto industry.

Referee's Survival Guide Booksigning

2008-11-17T10:34:00.003-05:00

Jeffrey Caminsky, a veteran soccer official, appeared at the Novi soccer referee recertification clinic on Saturday, November 15, 2008, signing copies of The Referee's Survival Guide, his acclaimed book on soccer officiating. Two complimentary copies of the book were awarded to the two youth officials who received the highest score on their recertification test, and other copies were available for referees who wanted to purchase them.

"I always like to help younger officials to rise through the ranks," said Caminsky, a state referee emeritus and former club assignor for the Michigan Wolves and Hawks. "One of my proudest achievements was to see two of my kids acknowledged as the 'Young Referee of the Year,' and part of the reason I wrote my soccer book was to help new officials learn some of the tricks of the trade more quickly than I managed, during my early years as a referee."

The Referee's Survival Guide is available online at Amazon, as well as directly from the publisher. The book will be available soon from Official Sports International, the world's largest referee supply company, which recently completed an agreement with the publisher to stock the book on its website.

Booksigning by Jeffrey Caminsky at Frank Murphy Hall of Justice

2008-11-12T19:39:00.005-05:00

Michigan author Jeffrey Caminsky marked the release of his latest books by holding a lunch-time booksigning for friends and colleagues at the Frank Murphy Hall of Justice in downtown Detroit.

Caminsky, an assistant Wayne County prosecutor, appeared at a Pop and Pizza event in the building that houses the criminal courts for the city of Detroit. Among the books offered was his newest novel, The Star Dancers, the latest book in his Guardians of Peace science fiction series. Also offered were The Sirens of Space, the first novel in the series, The Sonnets of William Shakespeare, his book on Elizabethan poetry, The Referee's Survival Guide, his book on soccer officiating, and All Fathers Are Giants, a collection of his father's short stories.

The event was well-attended, with many members of the staff stopping by to make a purchase, wish him well, or simply to eat pizza.

Sales were brisk, but the event soon ran out of pizza.

New Book on Shakespeare's Sonnets by Michigan Author Jeffrey Caminsky

2008-11-10T13:33:00.003-05:00

CONTACT:
Jeffrey Caminsky
734-716-2420
jeff@newalexandriapress.com

New Alexandria Press is proud to announce the publication of The Sonnets of William Shakespeare, edited by Michigan author Jeffrey Caminsky. Written largely to help introduce Shakespeare to the beginner, the book also contains background material on Shakespeare’s life and times in Elizabethan England, and the notes and commentary convey the wit and bawdy humor of the greatest writer known to the English Language.

“While everyone acknowledges his greatness,” says Caminsky, a novelist and lawyer from Livonia, Michigan, “he’s a writer that many students try to avoid because of the unfamiliar vocabulary. But he really wrote to a wide range of audiences in his lifetime. What I’ve tried to do is unravel some of the mystery, and let the modern reader discover the artistry that was apparent to the audiences of his day.”

Many modern readers often miss much of the spark that made Shakespeare such an unique and engaging writer. The many changes in our language over the past four hundred years can let much of the richness of his artistry pass unnoticed. And yet Shakespeare wrote not to conceal his meaning under loft-sounding phrases, but to let truth and beauty unfold with gentle grace. And once the reader unravels some of the quaint Elizabethan idioms, the miracle of Shakespeare’s words shine through, fresh and times as the day he wrote them.

The book is Caminsky’s fifth, and the third released this year. He is also the editor of a collection of short stories, and the author of two science-fiction novels and an acclaimed book on soccer officiating. His publishing company, New Alexandria Press was formed in 2006; it is named after the home planet of the hero of his science fiction adventure series. The book is currently available on Amazon. It should be available soon in local bookstores, and is distributed by Baker and Taylor, as well as the Publisher.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Author Jeffrey Caminsky is a lawyer and public prosecutor. A lifelong resident of Michigan, he has worked for the Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office since 1980, and is a senior attorney in the appellate department. A veteran soccer official as well, his first book was the widely acclaimed Referee’s Survival Guide, a witty and informative look at soccer officiating. In 2007, he edited and published All Fathers Are Giants, a touching and often humorous collection of short stories looking at life in the ethnic Eastern European community of Detroit in the last century, written by his father, who is also a gifted writer. Recently, he published the opening novels of a four-part science fiction adventure series. The Sirens of Space and The Star Dancers are the first two books in the Guardians of Peace science fiction adventure series; the series was completed nearly fifteen years ago, and the author turned to other pursuits before agreeing to publish them this year.

The Sonnets of William Shakespeare, edited with notes and commentary by Jeffrey Caminsky
Trade Paperback, $17.99
9780979010620
214 pages
New Alexandria Press
Distributed by Amazon, Baker & Taylor, and New Alexandria Press
Hardcover Edition will be available from the publisher, December, 2008

APPEARANCES BY JEFFREY CAMINSKY:
Appearances by Jeffrey Caminsky can be arranged by contacting him directly, (734-716-2420; email: jeff@newalexandriapress.com ) or through the publisher. (Sales@newalexandriapress.com ).

Also by Jeffrey Caminsky
The Referee’s Survival Guide: Practical Suggestions for Soccer Officials
The Sirens of Space: A Novel
The Star Dancers: A Novel
All Fathers Are Giants (ed)

CONTACT:
Jeffrey Caminsky
734-716-2420
jeff@newalexandriapress.com

Two New Science Fiction Novels by Michigan Author Jeffrey Caminsky

2008-11-10T13:28:00.005-05:00

CONTACT:
Jeffrey Caminsky
734-716-2420
jeff@newalexandriapress.com

New Alexandria Press is proud to announce the publication of two new books, written by Michigan author Jeffrey Caminsky. These books are part of a series of four science fiction novels set 500 years in the future, called The Guardians of Peace. The two newly released books are entitled The Sirens of Space, and The Star Dancers, and are currently available on Amazon. They should be available soon in the local bookstores, and are distributed by Baker and Taylor, as well as the Publisher, New Alexandria Press.

The entire series follows the adventures of Roscoe Cook and the Cosmic Guard (the Interstellar Navy of the day) shortly after humans encounter alien cultures and civilizations for the first time. Unfortunately, the humans of the 26th Century are little different from those we see around us today: while our technology and culture has made great strides over the years, many of us are as self-centered as ever. And since Outer Space in the year 2550 is not the exclusive province of philosophers and scientists, the best as well as the worst of Terran society has spread throughout the Frontier...and is pressing their government to take a harder line against the aliens.

The first book—The Sirens of Space—lays out the background for the rest of the series. Commander Cook, a gifted young officer, is promoted to captain and given command of his starship. But, military contractors having changed little over the years, his ship causes him nothing but grief-and it's all he can do to keep everyone's mind focused on getting their ship ready to sail. Meanwhile, politicians and commercial interests are scheming to bring about a change in the Terran Government, hoping for one more amenable to exploiting the riches to be found in the star clouds and planets of the Cosmic East, where the aliens are resisting Terran encroachment. As the book ends, the principals are taking to the skies...toward whatever fate awaits them among the stars.

The second book—The Star Dancers—is where the adventure begins. The reader learns about alien culture, which is suffering from internal divisions. We meet Gal’Shenga, an alien leader anxious to achieve his dream of reforming and modernizing his society, and his nephew Ga’Glish, commander of the alien fleet. But the Terra’s Cosmic Guard has problems of its own: pirates and privateers are still infesting their skies, as they have for hundreds of years...a vestige of their history that has led Terra to develop ever-better machines of destruction to protect their lanes of commerce. Meanwhile, a band of ne'er-do-wells, eager to recover riches away deep inside alien skies, confronts an alien scientific outpost just as a peace conference is concluding on an alien world...setting the stage for conflict and tragedy, unless both sides are able to control the hotheads on either side of the border. The book ends with Captain Cook struggling to find his way back to Terra through uncharted skies, as the galaxy is descending into chaos.

The next volume—called Clouds of Darkness—is planned for release in the Fall of 2009. The concluding book in the series—entitled The Guardians of Peace—is scheduled for publication in 2010.

The Sirens of Space: A Novel by Jeffrey Caminsky
Trade Paperback, $15.99
9780979010637
176 pages
New Alexandria Press
Distributed by Amazon, New Alexandria Press, Baker & Taylor
Hardcover Edition is available from the publisher.

The Star Dancers: A Novel by Jeffrey Caminsky
Trade Paperback, $19.99
9780979010644
386 pages
New Alexandria Press
Distributed by Amazon, New Alexandria Press, Baker & Taylor
Hardcover Edition is available from the publisher.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Author Jeffrey Caminsky is a lawyer and public prosecutor. A lifelong resident of Michigan, he has worked for the Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office since 1980, and is a senior attorney in the appellate department. A veteran soccer official as well, his first book was the widely acclaimed Referee’s Survival Guide, a witty and informative look at soccer officiating. In 2007, he edited and published All Fathers Are Giants, a touching and often humorous collection of short stories looking at life in the ethnic Eastern European community of Detroit in the last century, written by his father, who is also a gifted writer. Recently, he published The Sonnets of William Shakespeare, a helpful guide to Shakespeare’s poetry and times. The Sirens of Space and The Star Dancers are the first two books in the Guardians of Peace science fiction series; the series was completed nearly fifteen years ago, and the author turned to other pursuits before agreeing to publish them this year.

APPEARANCES BY JEFFREY CAMINSKY:
Appearances by Jeffrey Caminsky can be arranged by contacting him directly, (734-716-2420; email: jeff@newalexandriapress.com ) or through the publisher. (Sales@newalexandriapress.com ).

Also by Jeffrey Caminsky
The Referee’s Survival Guide: Practical Suggestions for Soccer Officials
The Sonnets of William Shakespeare (ed)
All Fathers Are Giants (ed)

CONTACT:
Jeffrey Caminsky
734-716-2420
jeff@newalexandriapress.com

Radio Appearance by Jeff Caminsky

2008-10-27T19:34:00.001-04:00

Jeffrey Caminsky, resident artist at New Alexandria Press, appeared today on WILS radio, AM 1320, on the "Ebling and You" radio program, discussing politics, current events, and his new novel, The Star Dancers.

Caminsky, a public prosecutor, has been a frequent guest on the program, often discussing legal issues. His appearance today marked his first opportunity to talk about his new novel, which is currently available on Amazon, as well as retail outlets.

"It's always nice to talk with Jack," said Caminsky. "We've known each other since junior high school, and we always have fun when we get together. It's nice to get to share some of that on the air with his listeners."

Further appearances by Jeff Caminsky will be announced as the details are available.

Upcoming Release: The Star Dancers by Jeffrey Caminsky

2008-10-11T10:58:00.000-04:00

New Alexandria Press is pleased to announce that its upcoming release, The Star Dancersby Jeffrey Caminsky, has passed the proof-review stage, and has been sent to the printer.

The Star Dancers, a sci-fi novel set 500 years in the future, is the second volume in the Guardians of Peace adventure series. The book will be released in both hardcover and softcover editions, and will soon be available on Amazon, and other retail outlets, as well as directly from the Publisher.

CONTACT:
www.newalexandriapress.com/
www.jeffcaminsky.com/

Email sales@newalexandriapress.com for ordering information on this, and other titles by New Alexandria Press.

Email Jeff Caminsky (jeff@newalexandriapress.com) for information about the book or upcoming booksignings, or to schedule appearances by the author.

Upcoming Release: The Sirens of Space by Jeffrey Caminsky

2008-10-11T10:52:00.000-04:00

New Alexandria Press is pleased to announce that its upcoming release, The Sirens of Space by Jeffrey Caminsky, has passed the proof-review stage, and has been sent to the printer.

The Sirens of Space, a sci-fi novel set 500 years in the future, is the first volume in the Guardians of Peace adventure series. The book will be released in both hardcover and softcover editions, and will soon be available on Amazon, and other retail outlets, as well as directly from the Publisher.

CONTACT:
www.newalexandriapress.com/
www.jeffcaminsky.com/

Email sales@newalexandriapress.com for ordering information on this, and other titles by New Alexandria Press.

Email Jeff Caminsky (jeff@newalexandriapress.com) for information about the book or upcoming booksignings, or to schedule appearances by the author.

Upcoming Release: The Sonnets of William Shakespeare, edited by Jeffrey Caminsky

2008-10-10T11:42:00.001-04:00

New Alexandria Press is pleased to announce that its upcoming book, The Sonnets of William Shakespeare, has passed the proof-review stage, and is currently on its way to the printer.

With notes and commentary by Michigan author and poet Jeffrey Caminsky, the book takes a new and delightful look at the Bard of Avon---noting both his sense of fun and his bawdy sense of humor. Accompanying notes help the reader sort through the unfamiliar Elizabethan language, and bring to life many aspects of the poems that might otherwise pass unnoticed.

The book will be released in both hard- and soft-cover editions, and will be available soon on Amazon and other retail and wholesale outlets.

CONTACT:
Sales (sales@newalexandriapress.com) for ordering information, or information on upcoming releases.

Jeffrey Caminsky (jeff@newalexandriapress.com) for information on booksignings, or to schedule a personal appearance by the author.