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Matthew Biberman had a story to tell about his dad and a one-of-a-kind motorcycle, and he soon turned his passion into a book deal. But the newly published author says the book deal is just the beginning -- learning how to pitch your story is what builds audiences.

Borders Group CEO Ron Marshall is leaving the company to become CEO of the supermarket chain A&P. Marshall is leaving Borders after less than a year at the bookseller, which just posted poor holiday earnings and is facing substantial layoffs.