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  • DeBerryandGrant

    DeBerryandGrant says

    In a moment of pique and frustration Virginia wrote an open letter to Oprah, and shared it with a few writer friends who are going through the same thing we are. Now the letter has started to go viral--getting a lot of repostings and inclusions in blogs, newsletters and on Facebook, so in case you hadn't seen it, we wanted to share our plight, the plight of many black authors with you, readers who have supported us all these years. http://twomindsfull.blogspot.com.

    In reality Oprah is just a metaphor--a name that might get this subject the attention it deserves. Because when you have a publication like Library Journal listing their 31 Best Books of 2009 http://ow.ly/HDU7 and the "genre" fiction list includes Street Lit --8 books but no category for contemporary African American writers, we are really in trouble.

    We are trying to encourage diversity in reading--we believe books should be windows, not just mirrors...

    posted 1 month ago. ( send a note )
  • Debra Phillips

    Debra Phillips says

    The new book has finally hit the book store and already it’s
    Getting good reviews. Check out Love Trumps Game by d. y. Phillips, and tell a friend. An excerpt can be found at:
    www.debraphillips.homestead.com .

    posted 5 months ago. ( send a note )
  • MARLENE

    MARLENE says

    HI FRIEND,
    HOW ARE YOU? I WAS WANTED TO STOP BY AND SAY HELLO. I HOPE YOU ARE HAVING A FABULOUS WEEK!

    posted 6 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Tony Carmine

    Tony Carmine says

    Here is a blurb about my new book—ON THE CREST. Comments welcome: Tige Anderson goes through a series of emotional, physical and psychological adventures in this coming-of-age roller coaster, balancing his life among his romantic trysts, his ambitions, his humanity and his gay best friend. The one thread that connects all of the people in his life is the fact that the cycle of life puts everyone through a series of ups (‘on the crest’) and downs. Whether an individual winds up on top of the wave or under it depends on them. Please let me know if you would like to read the prologue. Tony Carmine.

    posted 7 months ago. ( send a note )
  • MARLENE

    MARLENE says

    Hi Friend,
    My new book, ISLAND BEAUTY comes out today and I would love it if you would check it out and purchase a personalized copy. I would really appreciate your support. To purchase book or check out my other books please visit www.newworldpublish.webs.com Thank you and have a blessed day!

    “ISLAND BEAUTY is the best piece Marlene have ever written. She have really matured as a writer. I think it would even make a good movie. There is great suspense and conflict. Marlene shows life and how it really is, even when we think we have good friendships, life can throw us a curve ball. I really enjoyed reading her story it was great, the tone was good and it was exciting. Keep up the good work!”

    Gidorah Matthews Author Of:
    Methuselah's Rainbow
    The Secret Exposed: What Every Christian Should Know
    The Windowsill Children Series

    Sage Churchill has always had the best of everything, a loving father that gave her everything her heart desired and good friends to kick it with, which always made life more exciting. She thought her life was perfect, until the day her father makes a deathbed confession that shatters her world as she knows it.
    When Sage finds out that her mother, whom she was led to believe died, may be alive and living in Jamaica, her world is turned upside down. She is faced with the toughest decision of her life. Does she search for a woman she’s never known or does she ignore her longing for a mother’s love?
    Sage, Nicky, Tish, and Lace have been friends since pre-school. But their relationship suffers when they bring the drama to Sage’s doorstep. Her girl, Nicky, has gotten herself involved in the drug game and has Sage’s name all caught up in the mix, bringing the authorities to her door. Tish, has a mystery lover and when that person’s identity is revealed, it may tear the girls’ thirteen year friendship apart and possible cause one of them to lose their life.
    Will Sage find her mother and live happily ever after? Will she survive the drama? Or have a nervous breakdown?

    posted 7 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Jacquie

    Jacquie says

    REMINDER - The launch of my new novel, "The House on Monroe Street" is this Saturday, March 21st at 4pm

    A short reading will be followed by a signing at
    Anthony's Corner
    1421 St. John's Place
    Brooklyn, NY 11213
    718-771-3939

    I look forward to seeing you there. Thank you for your support.

    Be Blessed,
    Jacquie Bamberg Moore
    www.ReadingTimePublishing.com

    posted 10 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Marie Antionette~ Author

    Marie Antionette~ Author says

    Hello Booksandthings. I 'm just drooping a note to invite you to visit my site: www.mzmarieantionette.com and check out the release of my book titled A Girl Named Job available via-paypal. This is a revised second release due to difficulties I experienced with a subsidiary publisher 3 years ago. I've learned that practice = progress and if you are interested, I'd truly appreciate your support. And if you don't mind, please sign the guest book. Thanks!

    Marie Antionette
    www.mzmarieantionette.com

    posted 10 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Tyora Moody

    Tyora Moody says

    Check out the Illusions Blog Tour with Wanda B. Campbell (February 1-28, 2009)
    FIND DETAILS: http://bit.ly/illusions-blog-tour

    posted 11 months ago. ( send a note )
  • DeBerryandGrant

    DeBerryandGrant says

    We haven't been reading much these days, but we have been busy writing and counting our many blessings! And we now dates and cities for our Tour for What Doesn't Kill You--which will be released Jan. 6, 2009. Please visit our website: http://deberryandgrant.com/DGTours.html for exact times, locations and for updates. Come and see us if we're in/near your city-and PLEASE spread the word!

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • J. Hale Turner

    J. Hale Turner says

    Sending you best wishes on the success of your work. Make us proud!

    JHT

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • ElissaGabrielle

    ElissaGabrielle says

    Hello Friend,

    I hope this note finds you well and in good spirits. I have some good news to share!

    Peace In The Storm Publishing has some great titles coming out beginning in January, with THE COOLING BOARD by a wonderfully gift author, TAMARA ANGELA GRANT! If you love contemporary fiction, you'll love this book.

    Here's some more info. And, to keep abreast of what we're doing, please do sign up for Author news, book news, contests & promotions!

    Best,

    Elissa Gabrielle, Publisher
    Peace In The Storm Publishing
    "Giving Your Soul a Rise, One Page at a Time"

    2009 Titles
    "The Cooling Board" by Tamara Angela Grant
    "Serving Justice" by Jacqueline Moore
    "The Ministry of Motherhood" by Cheryl Donovan
    "Mistress Memoirs" by Lorraine Elzia
    "A Whisper to a Scream" by Elissa Gabrielle
    "Hiding in the Shadows" by Claudia Brown Mosley
    "Suicide Diaries" by Ebonee Monique
    "The Baker's Dozen" by S.D. Denny
    "Hiding in the Shadows" by Jessica A. Robinson
    "The Soul of a Man" by William Fredrick Cooper, Joe Thomas, Alvin C. Romer, et al
    "The Breakthrough" by Elissa Gabrielle, Dr. Linda Beed, Tifany Jones, et al

    Peace in the Storm Publishing is a broad-based publisher whose strength lies in publishing quality books to reach the reader's soul. Our motto is "Giving your Soul a Rise, One Page at a Time." Our mission is to publish entertaining and enjoyable works by gifted storytellers in all genres, including, contemporary fiction, mystery, romance, self help, general interest fiction, street-lit, erotica, non-fiction and Christian fiction.

    CREATOR of the Triumph Series
    www.TheTriumphOfMySoul.com

    DON'T MISS A BEAT! SIGN UP FOR AUTHOR NEWS, BOOK RELEASES, CONTESTS!
    http://groups.yahoo.com/group/PeaceAuthorsNews

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • Deatri King-Bey

    Deatri King-Bey says

    Howdy,

    Sorry I’ve been away so long. I’ve been entirely toooooo busy.

    Anywhooo, in your Black Romance group, we’ll be reading Protect and Serve by Gwyneth Bolton next and start discussing it on 10 Oct. Now go ahead and purchase Gwen’s book now, even if you plan on reading it late, because it is a Harlequin book and you know they can be difficult to find.

    Have you heard about all the fun we had at the 2008 Romance Slam Jam? Well that’s NOTHING compared to what’s coming in 2010.

    It’s Romance Slam Jam’s Crystal Anniversary! Our theme is Back to the Future with Rochelle Alers as our keynote speaker! Everyone is Welcome To Join the Romance Slam Jam Crystal Anniversary Celebration Cruise departing from Miami, Florida, Sunday April 10th, 2010. We will be embarking on the five day Carnival Cruise to Ocho Rios, Jamaica and Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands on the “Destiny” Fun Ship.

    For full details go to: http://www.romanceslamjam.org/conference/Newsletter/Articles/RSJCruise2010.htm

    Spread the word
    Peace
    Deatri

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • MsLarks230

    MsLarks230 says

    Greetings,

    Urban Christian Books released my latest book, The Legacies on July 29, 2008 and I am very excited about the project. The book is getting decent reviews. Visit my website, www.MichelleLarks.com and check them out. The book is available at all major bookstores, including Target, Wal-Mart, Amazon.com and will be available at BlackExpressions.com on August 3rd.

    Michelle Larks

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • Kimani  Press

    Kimani Press says

    Stopping by to say thanks for the friendship!!

    Check out Gwyneth Bolton in the Kimani Press Myspace Lounge @ www.myspace.com/kimanipress

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • QueenBee

    QueenBee says

    It's good to hear from you, Joe. Shelfari will keep you busy answering mail. Thank you for the good will. If you're at the Harlem Hook Fair, we may meet. I wish you all the success you can handle. Fondly, Gwynne

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • Doris T

    Doris T says

    Stopping by to say, "hello"

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • cyd

    cyd says

    Struck by discussion...

    Check out my latest blog...

    http://cydwebster.blogspot.com/2008/05/struck-by-discussion.html

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • Stephanie05

    Stephanie05 says

    I recently finished this book called faith Under Fire by LaJoyce Brookshire about her life story of how her husband secrest (AIDS)changed her life forever and made her Lean to Jesus and believe in faith.

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • freshalou

    freshalou says



    Hi,
    Sorry the delay in responding to your post concerning the book, The Hand I Fan With. I enjoyed reading the book so much. It should make a great screenplay. I personally know the author and feel that her writing deal with such a broad spectrum of themes that is familiar with African Americans. If only I could wish up a wonderful man. Let me know how things turn out.
    Ava


    Do you think the novel "The Hand I Fan With" would make a great screenplay and why? I'm speaking with the person who bought the movie option. So, I wanted several readers intake on their thoughts about the novel.

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • Queenazsa

    Queenazsa says

    Hello Friend,

    Please visit my cyberspace home at: www.firstborngirl.blogspot.com where I am blogging about my current journey to publication.

    Peace & Light,
    Author
    Bernice L. McFadden

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
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