"Days of our Lives Better Living: Cast Secrets for a Healthier Balanced Life" Book Out September 24th

Emmy Award-winning daytime drama DAYS OF OUR LIVES is about to release its latest book, "Days of our Lives Better Living: Cast Secrets for a Healthier Balanced Life." The book is filled with cast secrets on how they achieve balance while inspiring readers to do the same.

The September 24th release is being kicked off with a multi-city tour including some of daytime's most beloved faces.Cities slated for the tour include: New York, New Jersey, Boston, Nashville, Raleigh, Greenville, Birmingham, St. Louis, Minneapolis, Chicago, and Los Angeles.

Cast participating in the nationwide tour include: Deidre Hall, Kristian Alfonso, James Scott, Galen Gering, Lauren Koslow, Greg Vaughan, Camila Banus, Freddie Smith, Melissa Reeves, Wally Kurth, Kate Mansi, Drake Hogestyn, Suzanne Rogers, Bryan Dattilo, James Reynolds, Blake Berris, Bill Hayes, Susan Seaforth-Hayes, Peggy McCay, Shawn Christian, Arianne Zucker, Eric Martsolf, Chrishell Stause, as well as Author/Executive Producer, Greg Meng.

"The Star Attraction": A New Novel From Alison Sweeney Now On Sale

Television host, actress (DAYS OF OUR LIVES)and author Alison Sweeney returns with her debut novel, "The Star Attraction," hilariously skewering the frantic life of the Hollywood publicist. She appeared on THE TODAY SHOW to promote the book. Read an excerpt from the book and watch her TODAY segment below:

PROLOGUE

I can’t hide in here forever.

But I don’t know what waits beyond the other side of the door. Catching my reflection, I barely recognize myself in the bathroom mirror. What happened to Miss Perfect? Okay, never Miss Perfect, but I was perfectly happy. Everything I’ve worked for— my job, my relationship, my identity—is up in the air. Or destroyed.

And it’s all my fault.

CHAPTER 1

GENERAL HOSPITAL Book "Love in Maine" Being Released March 26

It looks like the book GENERAL HOSPITAL's Molly wrote is going to be published for real by Hyperion, credited to Connie Falconeri.

Here's the description from the Hyperion catalog:

Love in Maine
by General Hospital's Connie Falconeri

In the tradition of The Secret Life of Damien Spinelli, Charm!, and The Killing Club,
this passionate romance novel is written by one of General Hospital's best-loved
characters, and the writing and publication of the book will be deeply integrated
into the show as it approaches its 50th anniversary.

"Becoming Bold & Beautiful: 25 Years of Making the World’s Most Popular Daytime Soap Opera"

In celebration of the show’s 25th anniversary, THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL is publishing "Becoming Bold & Beautiful: 25 Years of Making the World’s Most Popular Daytime Soap Opera" (ISBN: 9781402272141; NOVEMBER 2012; $34.99 U.S.; Hardcover with Jacket; Television).

Travel back in time to the inception of the series in 1987 through the present day with more than 200 photographs featuring cast and crew on Stage 31 of CBS Television City in Los Angeles, and on location in Malibu, Cabo San Lucas, and Aspen.

THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL Photo Book, DVD To Be Released In November

To celebrate 25 years on the air, B&B is publishing "Becoming Bold & Beautiful: 25 Years of Making the World's Most Popular Daytime Soap Opera." It will be available for sale beginning November 13 wherever books are sold.

Travel back in time to the inception of the series in 1987 through the present day with more than 200 photographs featuring cast and crew on Stage 31 of CBS Television City in Los Angeles, and on location in Malibu, Cabo San Lucas, and Aspen.
· See how the series creators, the Bell family, mirror the fictional Forrester family
· View CGI images used to create Brooke and Thomas’s berry-induced hallucination on a South Pacific island

WATCH: J.R. Martinez's New Memoir Offers Message of Survival, Hope

ALL MY CHILDREN alum, Army veteran, burn-victim survivor and motivational speaker J.R. Martinez believes during hard times people need to strongly “believe everything will work out.”

“You know my story is about change and unexpected change and a lot of unexpected changes happened in my life,” Martinez told Fox News Latino. “Being here in New York and seeing people go through Sandy and the rebuilding process is really difficult, but I say to them stay strong,” said the star adding that this mantra is what he has “been able to implement” for himself.

Watch his interview below where he discusses his new book, "Full of Heart":

OLTL Book On The Way: "Llanview in the Afternoon: An Oral History of One Life to Live"

A new book from Jeff Giles looking back at the history of ONE LIFE TO LIVE will be released next year. The press release below offer the specifics:

Llanview in the Afternoon: An Oral History of One Life to Live Digs Into the Oft-Overlooked Side of Daytime Soaps

Book Due for Publication in 2013

During its more than four decades on the air, the ABC daytime series One Life to Live told countless stories, from sensational adventures to thoughtful social commentary. But the tales that went untold -- the experiences of the writers, producers, cast and crew behind the scenes -- are just as fascinating as any kidnapping, baby switch, or courtroom confession.

Brenda Dickson's "Tell All Book" Coming Soon

The fabulous Brenda Dickson, the original Jill Foster in THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS, is going to release a tell-all book about her life. On her official website, Dickson (pictured above, bottom left) explains what will be covered in the book.

This book is about the sexual harassment by Bill Bell, the "Blacklisting," the ruining of my career, as well as the behind-the-scenes true story of "The Young and the Restless." All this will be released in my "Tell All Book," on my website Brendadickson.com. Stay tuned... These court cases are part of the "Mafia," who have been in my life for years. The legal side of this story is that they basically left me homeless twice by laundering over $15 million in cash, real property and assets through two courts. They were involved in both my divorces!!! The emotional roller coaster, sexual harassment, insanity on the set of "The Young and the Restless," the love affairs of not just me but others on the set... are all in my book. I talk about my love affairs with Mike Nader (Dex Dexter on "Dynasty" and Dimitri Marick on "All My Children"), Richard Thomas (while he was staring on "Waltons"), Ernest Thompson (I dated him while he was writing "On Golden Pond," for which he won the Academy Award for the Best Adapted Screenplay), and Barry Goldwater, Jr., my first love (I worked on his campaign for Congressman, which he won). Fasten your seat belts... This book is a bumpy ride! It is full of drama, sex, and shocking information of the real life Soap Opera on "The Young and the Restless."

Susan & Bill Hayes: "Like Sands Through the Hourglass"

"Like Sands Through the Hourglass" is the latest book we are featuring as we continue to countdown the 50 Greatest Soap Actresses.

Susan Seaforth Hayes and her husband, Bill, wrote this book which details their real life love story. Hayes is one of many actresses in the Top 50 who have written books or have books in the works.

Here's an excerpt from the book description: "When their on-screen pairing took place, the heat was on-intensified by the actors' budding offscreen romance. Fans were thrilled when Bill and Susan married in 1974. And two years later, when Julie and Doug tied the knot, millions tuned in to watch the big event. Students played hooky from school, workers called in sick, home-viewer reception parties were staged, gifts were sent - and Susan and Bill even graced the cover of TIME."

The Amazon product description adds: "They were the first 'super couple' of daytime drama. Millions watched as actors Susan Seaforth and Bill Hayes, playing Julie and Doug on DAYS OF OUR LIVES, fell in love on camera and off-igniting the hottest love story on daytime television in the 1970s and early '80s. Now, this witty, entertaining autobiography tells their fascinating story-from television's Golden Age to hit Broadway shows and soap opera stardom."

The book was released in 2005 by New American Library (NAL) and is 320 pages long.

Sharon Gabet: "From the Raven to the Dove"

"From the Raven to the Dove" is the first book we'll be featuring as we continue to countdown the 50 Greatest Soap Actresses.

Sharon Gabet (credited as Sharon Rose Gabet here) wrote this poignant autobiographical book about her life. She is one of many actresses in the Top 50 who have written books or have books in the works.

The Amazon product description says: "Personal stories include her Indiana background, life as a soap star in New York, and the birth of her autistic child that changed her life. Big families, making it in New York, motherhood, psychotherapy, angels, fairies, autism, past lives and future potentials are the backdrop through which her wisdom emerges. An inspirational and fascinating read."

The book was released in 2002 by White Rose Communications and is 336 pages long.