Abunga.com Shifts to Weekly Online Author Chats in September

"From the beginning, Abunga.com chats have been a unique way to connect readers and authors," said Lee Martin, Abunga.com chairman. "The past chats have provided intriguing and insightful conversations, and we are thrilled that we are now able to provide this time with authors each week."

Kicking off the weekly chats is Bayard Taylor. In his new book, "The Late Great Ape Debate," releasing in September, Taylor takes a new twist to addressing the topics of creation and evolution. He works to show how science and the Bible can complement one another. Taylor will join Abunga.com on Sept. 3 to continue this long-debated discussion. More information about Taylor can be found at bayardtayloronline.com.

Jan Kern is an expert on teen and young adult issues and will chat at Abunga.com on Sept. 10 about the difficult issues young adults face in today's world. She is passionate about offering hope to the hurt and broken, and is the author of numerous books including "Scars That Wound: Scars That Heal - A Journey Out of Self-Injury," "Seduced by Sex: Saved by Love - A Journey Out of False Intimacy" and her newest book releasing in September, "Eyes Online: Eyes On Life - A Journey Out of Online Addictions." Visit jankern.com for additional information.

It is projected that Wicca will be the third largest religion in the U.S. by the year 2012. Join co-authors Marla Alupoaicei and Dillon Burroughs on Sept. 17 as they discuss the history, culture and practices of this fast-growing religion. Their book, "Generation Hex: Understanding the Subtle Dangers of Wicca," is a result of what they learned from their research interviews with travelers to historicSalem, Mass., practitioners of leading neopagan conferences, and dialogue with several current and former adherents of various forms of witchcraft. For more information, visit http://www.harvesthousepublishers.com/generationhex.

A major scientific study from leading psychologist and research scientist, Dr. Robert Emmons, proves what people of faith and wise sages have known throughout the ages -- that counting one's blessings is more than spiritual calisthenics -- it's an exercise toward greater personal fulfillment. The University of California at Davis professor has proves how gratefulness elevates, energizes, inspires and transforms as well as gives meaning to life in his book, "Thanks! How the New Science of Gratitude Can Make You Happier." Emmons will chat on Sept. 24. More information is available at http://www.drrobertemmons.com.

"What's great about 'Authors at Abunga' is the variety of authors we have participating who offer a diversity of personal opinions and topics," Martin said. "Readers are able to tap into the knowledge of these writers from their own home. These chats provide the forum for the writers and readers to connect on a level that goes beyond the words in a book."

All chats are hosted at Abunga.com/AuthorsatAbunga from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. EDT each Wednesday. One week prior to each chat, readers can visit the chat Web page to submit questions for each. Questions are also accepted during chats. Transcripts of all chats are archived on the "Authors at Abunga" page.

Abunga.com is an online bookstore founded to provide families a protected shopping environment. Headquartered inKnoxville, Tenn., Abunga.com offers safety with more than 1.6 million family-friendly titles; savings through distributor-direct prices and support to nonprofit organizations by donating 5 percent of each transaction to a customer-selected charity. For more information, visit http://www.Abunga.com.

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