2008 promises to be a breakout year for many of Rusty's clients, including books in the health, wellness, business, memoir and self-help genres from such leading publishers as Wiley & Sons, Hazelden and McGraw-Hill. Below are just some of the upcoming highlights:

FACE IT: The Outspoken Truths about the Good, Bad and Ugly Side of Facial Rejuvenation

(John Wiley and Sons, 2008)

To our knowledge, this is the first book written by both a facial plastic surgeon and a dermatologist with expertise in non-invasive facial rejuvenation. This groundbreaking dual format allows for a broad-based - and unbiased - approach to facial rejuvenation. For individuals seeking to enhance and preserve their facial appearance, our goal in writing this book is to give "insider trading" that most cosmetic health care providers are aware of.

Crack the Fat Loss Code: Outsmart Your Metabolism & Conquer the Diet Plateau (McGraw-Hill, 2008)

8 weeks. 5 steps. No "yo-yoing." One scientific approach to weight loss that finally cracks the code. The secret is out: World-famous bodybuilder, top-ten trainer, and nutrition science expert Wendy Chant has solved one of dieters' greatest mysteries: How do you lose weight without hitting the dreaded dieting plateau?  Using a proven combination of food, exercise, and "macro-patterning," she's figured out how to "trick" the body into losing weight. Readers will learn exactly what to eat on what days, how to balance exercise and rest, and other scientific secrets for burning fat. This is one breakthrough plan that actually works.

Midnights with the Mystic: A Little Guide to Freedom and Bliss (Hampton Roads, 2008)

Constructed around a series of late-night conversations between Cheryl Simone and Sadhguru Vasudev at her mountain retreat in rural North Carolina, Midnights with the Mystic is the most thorough exposition of the teachings of India's most sought-after mystic. Sadhguru challenges us to embrace the possibility that for each of us there is a higher realm of reality, a peak of consciousness, and an entrée into the realm of freedom and bliss.

Guerrilla Marketing on the Front Lines (Houghton-Mifflin, 2008)

Mitch Meyerson is a entrepreneur/visionary and the author of four books selling over 120,000 copies in 25 languages. He has been an expert on the Oprah Show and the creator or co-creator of some of the most innovative programs on the Internet. After writing 3 critically acclaimed psychology books and working with thousands of clients, in 1999 he brought his business online by creating The Guerrilla Marketing Coach Certification Program where he has certified over 150 coaches. In 2007 he is co-authoring Guerrilla Marketing On The Front Lines as well as How To Become An Online Marketing Superstar. One of Rusty’s clients appear in this edition.

Below is a list of recently published books ghostwritten by Rusty Fischer, the most notable of which include a short summary from Amazon.com:

Body by God: The Owner's Manual for Maximized Living by Dr. Ben Lerner ( Thomas Nelson Publishing , 2003)

In Body by God , Dr. Lerner offers a comprehensive plan for getting in touch with our bodies in four areas: nutrition, exercise, stress management, and time management. His "5-in-5" plan is designed to instill the good habits that will lead to optimum health benefits. Readers will learn how to get in shape with 10-minute workouts, reprogram the way they react to stress, and more.

Dummies Guide to Gambling by Kevin Blackwood (Wiley & Sons, 2006)

Crazy about casinos, but worried about losing your shirt? Relax! This hands-on guide is filled with insider secrets and tips for maximizing winnings and minimizing losses in the most popular casino games -blackjack, poker, craps, roulette, slots, and more. You get the scoop on everything from game rules and jargon to making the best bets (and knowing when to quit).

The following books were co-authored by Rusty who, in addition to receiving cover credit, wrote a substantial portion of each title (Amazon.com summaries follow):

Keep Climbing: A Cancer Survivor's Struggle to Top the World's Tallest Mt. by Sean Swarner with Rusty Fischer (Atria Books, 2007)

Sean Swarner, now 30 years, is the only cancer survivor to climb Mt. Everest, the tallest mountain in the world. Mt. Everest , at 29,035 feet, presents many life threatening challenges, including 100 mph winds, dramatic loss of oxygen, snowstorms and deadly avalanches. For Sean, these dangers are not as great as the obstacles he overcame when battling cancer. He has been diagnosed with and treated for both Hodgkin's lymphoma and Askin's sarcoma, a rare cancer of the lung.

Please, Spell the Name Right: From Broadway to General Hospital by Jed Allan with Rusty Fischer ( McKenna Publishing , 2005)

Few faces are more familiar to the loyal viewers of such top-rated soaps as "Days of Our Lives", " Santa Barbara ", "Port Charles" and now " General Hospital " as film and television actor Jed Allan. Whether you (or your mother, sister, wife or daughter) loved him as Ace Hubbard, Paul Britton, Don Craig, CC Capwell, Ed Grant or Edward Quartermaine, chances are you'll never forget his salt and pepper hair and steely eyes as he smiled, charmed, or glared out at you from that glowing TV screen.