New York, NY (BlackNews.com) – What does it mean to have an A-list smile? In recognition of October’s National Dental Hygiene Month, Award-winning New York celebrity dentist Dr. Catrise Lynette Austin reveals the magic behind the stars’ pearly whites in her new book, 5 Steps to the Hollywood A-List Smile: How the Stars Get That Perfect Smile — And How You Can, Too! (October 1st, 2009, Morgan James Publishing, Health/Fitness, ISBN# 9781600376443, $17.95). To put it more simply, Dr. Austin shows readers how to achieve their own unique A-list smile, which is not just about having a brighter smile, but also having more confidence and an overall brighter outlook on life.

5 Steps to the Hollywood A-List Smile brings together a winning mixture of consumer guide to modern dentistry and self-help guide to cultivating stellar self-confidence, drawing upon Dr. Austin’s expertise as Manhattan’s "celebrity dentist to the stars." In this compelling read, Austin cuts to the chase with a five-step system that takes readers from an assessment of their smile, choosing a dentist, to products and procedures on the market, to how to pay for these procedures at a fraction of the cost, finding low cost and even FREE dentistry, along with ways to care for their A-List smile. Throughout, Dr. Austin focuses on how to make the best choices for each individual reader, encouraging them to get the smile of their dreams so that they can quit worrying about their teeth and start living life to the fullest.

Advance praise for 5 Steps to the Hollywood A-List Smile:

"After reading 5 Steps to the Hollywood A-List Smile, you will have all of the fundamentals needed to deliver that WOW! factor with your smile. When you take the steps to enhance your smile, I guarantee that your new smile will give you an immeasurable boost in your confidence and make you feel like a superstar!"
– Ross Burton, Celebrity Makeup Artist

"5 Steps to the Hollywood A-List Smile will encourage anyone to take care of their dental health and to feel better about themselves for doing it. It’s a great inspiration towards self-love and creating a confidence within yourself."
– Common, Grammy award-winning rapper and actor

About Dr. Catrise Austin

Dr. Catrise Lynette Austin is a trailblazing expert in the field of dentistry, professional speaker, entrepreneur, and founder of VIP Smiles-a modern dental practice in New York City. America’s Next Top Model winner Eva Pigford; Former American Idol Judge Paula Abdul; Dancing With The Star’s dancer Karina Smirnoff; Apprentice Diva Omarosa; HBO’s Entourage Actor Rexx Lee; Songstress Toni Braxton; Radio and TV talk show host Wendy Williams; and Grammy Award-winning rappers Missy Elliot and Common have all placed their teeth in her capable hands. Austin is an award-winning dentist and columnist who has solidified her reputation in her field with TV appearances on The Discovery Health Channel and Good Morning America, among others. Dr. Austin is available for local and national interviews, as well as speaking engagements on dental health, HIV testing in the dental office, entrepreneurship, careers in dentistry, and improving your image with your smile.

Deliver Me From My Enemies (Urban Christian)
by Sharon Oliver

Charlotte Morley is still in South Carolina, this time joined by her parents. A series of letters written by her Aunt Ramiyah, who is serving time in prison for killing her husband, reveal to Charlotte not only Ramiyah’s past swinging lifestyle but another family secret so devastating it questions the family’s faith and ability to forgive.

The List (Urban Christian)
by Sherri Lewis

Single and satisfied? Not Michelle, Angela and Lisa. These saved but sexy, successful black women think they’re getting too old to keep waiting on God to send their soulmates. Under the protective eye of their more spiritual sistergirlfriend, Vanessa, and the scrutiny of newly saved manhater, Nicole, the ladies go on a hilarious adventure to “be found” by their husbands.

Armed with their list of essential must-have’s, would-be-nice’s, icing-on-the-cake’s, and total-deal-breakers, they start their search – but soon encounter issues specific to the saved woman on the dating scene. Is online dating okay for Christians? How long do you wait before you tell the hottie you just met that you’re celibate and plan to stay so until married? He’s too fine to pass up – how saved does he really need to be? And of course, how do you keep things holy when he’s oh-so-sexy?

It’s not long before they realize they still have to trust God to know what’s best for them and that He loves them enough to send them everything on The List.

For Nonfiction Lovers

Crazy Faith: Ordinary People, Extraordinary Lives (Judson Press)
by Dr. Susan K. Williams Smith

"It hasn’t been extraordinary people who have changed the world; rather, it’s been people who have been willing to act and live on faith," observes pastor and author Susan Smith. Drawing on biblical, historical, and contemporary stories of what she calls "crazy faith," this inspirational volume challenges readers to dare to step out and make a difference in the world. Faith is "vision fueled by action," Smith declares. Follow in the footsteps of those who have earned a place in the Hall of Faith, including Moses, Harriet Tubman, David, Nelson Mandela, Sarah and Abraham, Mother Teresa, Noah, and Mary McLeod Bethune.

Raising Boys To Be Like Jesus (Judson Press)
by Sharon Norris Elliott

High-school teacher and mother of two boys of her own, the author exhorts parents and caregivers to choose Jesus as the ultimate male role model for their sons. Tracing the Gospel stories of Christ from infancy through ministry in Judea and Galilee and even to death and resurrection, each chapter identifies a lesson to be gleaned from Jesus’ life. Practical wisdom about facing temptation, exploring leadership, choosing friends, dealing with women, and handling money also yields spiritual insight for raising a young boy into a Christlike man.

Illusions  (Urban Christian)
by Wanda B. Campbell

After three years of marriage, Denise Hightower discovers that her husband, Pastor Bryce Hightower, has a secret addiction that not only jeopardizes his marriage, but impairs his ability to effectively preach the gospel.   

Yielding to pressure from her mother and her husband, Denise agrees to keep his addiction a secret, although her self-esteem plummets. Her life as the perfect First Lady is falling apart at the seams.

Self-centered and determined to uphold his pastoral image, Bryce is oblivious to his wife’s emotional state. He’s convinced that he can overcome his "little problem" on his own, so he rejects the spiritual help God sends him. But when his secret is discovered, will he be able to come clean with himself, God, and his congregation?

The Someday List (Revell Books)
by Stacy Hawkins Adams

Rachelle Covington has it all. A fabulous home, a handsome and prestigious husband, two beautiful children, and a place in the upper crust that’s quite comfortable. But her life is not all it’s cracked up to be. When her husband goes away on business trip and the kids are sent off to the grandparents for a month, Rachelle takes up the challenge of a dying friend to start a list of things to do before she dies.

She heads back to Jubilant, Texas, to reconnect with her past, her purpose, and herself. But when her ex shows up in town looking very fine and very single, Rachelle must confront feelings she thought she’d long buried. Will she give up everything to recover the past? Or will she find a reason to plan for the future? The Someday List is an honest look at what makes us who we are and what can throw us off track. Author Stacy Hawkins Adams writes with a voice that is fresh, sincere, and completely real. Her characters jump off the page and into her readers’ hearts.

Mom’s the Word (Revell Books)
by Marilynn Griffith

When her tall, dark, delicious husband joins their three kids in calling her "Mom," Karol Simons has an identity crisis. Sure she loves the pint-size trio, but what’s happened to her dreams of writing a novel? Determined to have it all, she turns to her neighbor for help.

Dyanne Thornton is thrilled to stand in as Mom for three weeks so Karol can write. Bursting with baby fever, the career-woman trades her glamorous clothes and four-inch heels for the playground and potty training. She hopes to convince her reluctant husband they should start a family of their own, right away.

Everyone’s in for some big surprises.…

Chosen (Pocket Books)
by Patricia Haley

The inspirational first novel from #1 Essence bestselling author Patricia Haley’s series based on the popular biblical kings David and Solomon.

After Dave Mitchell abandoned his wife and business partner, Madeline, and their four children for a younger woman, the battle between his two families began. Dave’s oldest son, Don, had been groomed from birth to take over his dad’s business. Nothing prepared Don for the shock of his father’s decision to appoint his inexperienced half brother, Joel, as CEO of the multimillion dollar ministry.

Confused, Don flees the country to become his own man, while Madeline won’t go down without a fight. Seeking to regain control of the business for her family, Madeline tries to sabotage Joel’s every move. But as the ministry grows and charismatic Joel captures the nation’s attention, his hunger for power and lust just might be his downfall….

The Bishop’s Daughter (Grand Central Publishing)
by Tiffany Warren

Darrin Bainbridge is your typical playboy in need of love, but not yet ready. He is a freelance journalist trying to break his big story. After a visit from his mother, Darrin gets an idea. He has heard all kinds of stories about "Hollywood" ministers who hold their church services on television, live in nice houses, drive nice cars, and have lots of money and women. Darrin is disgusted by it all especially when his mother Priscilla starts shouting praises for Atlanta Bishop Kumal Prentiss. Darrin decides to go to Atlanta, become a member of the bishop’s church, and expose him for the hustling fraud that he believes he is. He just never planned on falling in love with the Bishop’s daughter.

Darrin suddenly finds himself torn between his new found friend and his possible big break.

Married Strangers

Author:  Dwan Abrams
Publisher: Urban Christian
Number of Pages: 288
Publication Date:  Dec. 08

What do you do when you think you’ve married the wrong person? If anybody has ever found themselves asking that question, it’s Rayna. And coming up with the answer is no easy feat as far as she’s concerned.

Shortly after getting married, Rayna discovered that marriage is not all it was cracked up to be. On the outside, she appears to be the happily married newlywed, but on the inside, she secretly wants out of this marriage that she knows she entered into for all the wrong reasons. And now she knows that she needs to get out of the marriage for all the right ones; because she’s not physically compatible with her husband.

Her friend, Aja, has problems of her own. She’s dealing with baby momma drama and sometimes regrets her decision to get married, too.

Shania is in love and recently engaged…until she uncovers a secret that could rip her world apart. Will she even make it to the altar?

These three main characters in Married Strangers takes the question of "Why Did I Get Married?" to a whole other level.

A Man’s Worth

Author:  Nikita Lynnette Nichols
Publisher: Urban Christian
Number of Pages: 304
Publication Date:  Nov. 08

Randall Loomis and Pastor Cordell Bryson were as close as two blood brothers could ever be. Like peas in a pod, their friendship was unbreakable until Amaryllis Price stepped onto the scene. The moment Randall set his eyes on her, all heck broke loose. Who knew that a woman’s beauty and sex appeal could cause a God fearing, faithful church going, dedicated man, to literally lose everything that’s dear to him?

In this tantalizing, yet heartwarming novel, Randall finds out the hard way, that beauty is only skin deep and everything that looks good to him may not necessarily be good for him.

Amaryllis has a goal; to steal Randall’s heart, kill his integrity, and ultimately destroy his relationships with God, his pastor, and mother. But it is Cordell Bryson who steps on the battlefield and war for his best friend’s soul. Will Cordell’s constant praying, lectures, and sermons, written especially for Randall, keep him from feasting at the devil’s table?

Talk to Men

Author:  Pat Simmons
Publisher: Urban Christian
Number of Pages: 288
Publication Date:  Nov. 08

Noel Richardson is perfect, but degrees, wealth, and good genes don’t define a man. The CEO of a St. Louis non-profit organization, Noel doesn’t respond when women whisper compliments behind his back. It’s only God’s voice Noel hears.

His life has been anything, but easy since surviving a fireworks explosion that kills his best friend and shatters his hearing. That’s in his past. He’s learned to co-exist between two worlds—hearing and Deaf. One example is Noel tolerances ridicule from his friends when he’s slow to interject into their lively sports debate despite mastering lip reading. Living in the Deaf community isn’t any easier. There are constant reminders that Noel is a distinct outsider.

For years, his Sunday morning worship consisted of tele-evangelists. Spiritually, he was dying from the lack of fellowship. What could he do? Very few churches had what he needed.

Then Noel stumbles across an invitation flashing on a portable sign: Thanksgiving service. All are welcome. Deaf ministry provided.

Once inside God’s Grace Church, he’s captivated by Interpreter Mackenzie Norton’s graceful hands.

To Noel, Mackenzie’s exquisite, a steadfast believer, and head strong. With her, Noel can hear the impossible.

My Father’s House

Author: Dijorn Moss
Publisher: Urban Christian
Number of Pages: 300
Publication Date: Oct.. 08

What happens on Sunday is only a glimpse into the life of Pastor Timothy Wells and his congregation. With a rapid lost in membership an dismal financial woes, Timothy must grow into his new position and guide some of his members through their darkest hour. My Father’s House is an uplifting story about faith, courage and redemption.

My Son’s Wife

Author: Shelia Lipsey
Publisher: Urban Christian
Number of Pages: 300
Publication Date: Oct.. 08

First Lady Audrey Graham believes she’s found the perfect woman to become the wife of her one and only son, Stiles who has has recently returned home from Duke Divinity School. Audrey is overjoyed that Stiles has decided to follow in his father’s clerical footsteps. Sweet, kind, sensitive and of course a fine Christian girl, Audrey couldn’t ask more of lovely Rena Jackson. But skeletons soon begin to fall from the closet when Audrey and Stiles discover that Rena is secretly in love and committed to her old flame; a troubled, rebellious ex-con.

My Son’s Wife is more than a love triangle, it’s a time bomb set to explode with twists, turns, entanglements and sinful revelations that prove that what’s done in the dark, will surely come to the light. What exactly will the light reveal?

Loving Cee Cee Johnson

Author: Linda Leigh Hargrove
Publisher: Moody Publishers – Lift Every Voice
Number of Pages: 352
Publication Date: Sept. 08

Carla Celine "Cee Cee" Johnson is a TV reporter. She’s at the top of her game in a mostly-white profession—thanks to hard work and one big lie. When her life spirals out of control during an assignment in her hometown, Pettigrew, she begins to ask herself some tough questions about the relationship with her once-abusive father.

Cee Cee is forced to examine her heart and look at the essence of forgiveness. Healing comes from the most unlikely places. And love takes her by surprise.

Wounded: A Love Story

Author: Claudia Mair Burney
Publisher: David C. Cook
Number of Pages: 363
Publication Date: Sept. 08

If a miracle happened to you, wouldn’t you tell everyone? What if they thought you were crazy?

Poor in health but rich in faith, Gina Merritt a young, broke, African American single mother sits in a pew on Ash Wednesday and has a holy vision. When it fades, her palms are bleeding. Anthony Priest, the junkie sitting beside her, instinctively touches her when she cries out, but Gina flees in shock and pain. Anthony, a prize-winning journalist before drugs destroyed his career, is flooded with a sense of well-being and knows he is cured of his addiction. Without understanding why, Anthony follows Gina home to find some answers. Together they search for an understanding to this miraculous event, and along the way they cross paths with a skeptical evangelical pastor, a gentle Catholic priest, a certifiable religious zealot, and an oversized transvestite drug dealer, all of whom lend their opinion. It’s a quest for truth, sanity, and grace . . . and an unexpected love story.

For Your Quiet Time …

The 52 Greatest Stories of the Bible: A Devotional Study

Author: Ken Boa, John Alan Turner
Publisher: Regal Books
Number of Pages: 400
Publication Date: Sept. 08

  In today’s world, the basic building blocks of a Christian world view are often missing in people’s lives. To help fill in this missing information, The 52 Greatest Stories of the Bible presents a foundational, clear synthesis of the most significant narratives of the Bible along with the implications and applications of these interrelated stories. It presents the big story in such a way that it will: Connect the dots for readers of the Bible, demonstrating how each individual story is really one chapter in the larger story; Show how Jesus is the point of the story, especially his death and resurrection; and Build a biblical world view by showing the reader how the Bible answers the ultimate questions of life.