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DaOnly

DaOnly

I love to read...One week it might be Dean Koontz and another week it might be Carl Weber or Kimberla Lawson Roby.......then again it might be Zane. During the years I have followed the travels of the Mayfair Witches and Anne Rice's Vampires......I have journeyed the world with Stephen King(I read my first Stephen King book 32 years ago, I am... more »
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  • Queenazsa

    Queenazsa says

    Dear Book Lover:

    You may not know me or my novels, because I am a member of a growing band of African-American writers of literary fiction who are slowly disappearing. And not because I am lacking in talent and credentials; in fact I have already published a number of books with major publishing houses and have been reviewed by national newspapers and well-respected literary journals, and have received critical acclaim and awards for my efforts. My work has been hailed as vivid, thought provoking and brilliant. I have been compared to Toni Morrison, Alice Walker, Zora Neale Hurston and Gloria Naylor.

    The fact that my novels may disappear is not due to the downward spiral of the economy or the pound of flesh it has taken from the book-publishing industry. No, my demise began long before the floor of the housing market began to rot away and the stock market crashed through.

    Why?

    I don't rightly know why publishers market fiction written by African-Americans ONLY TO African-Americans - but it has become common practice. And by doing this, they've placed all AA authors in one box forcing them to compete for the attention of ONE audience.

    The word that has been coined to describe what is happening to AA writers is: Seg-Book-Gation

    Segregation is an abominable practice no matter how you slice it - but when you apply it to art -- it becomes a sin. Art of any medium should transcend color, race, class, religion and ethnicity, but alas, that is not the case in the publishing world.

    AA literary writers like myself are being pushed out of the industry all together as we are no longer able to secure book deals, because publisher claim that AA readers are only interested in buying books about sex, street-life and drugs. We know that this is not the case. We are a diverse people, interested in a variety of subjects.

    On January 9th, 2010, my debut novel, SUGAR will celebrate its 10th anniversary. In order to commemorate this occasion It is my great hope that this moving story of friendship and acceptance will sell 10,000 copies between now and the anniversary date.

    Please try your best to purchase from an independent bookstore. It was the independent bookstores that made SUGAR the instant success it was 10 years ago. But if you're unable to do so, then place your order with AALBC or Amazon.com

    It is my dream that the surge in sales for this decade old novel, will send a message to the publishers that we readers desire ...crave and DEMAND a variety of literature from our AA writers because our stories are just as riveting, thought-provoking and universally appealing as the stories coming from our non-African-American counterparts.

    Please purchase at least one copy of SUGAR for yourself, a friend or family member. Cut and paste this message into your email program and send it out to your list. Tweet, Blog, Facebook and Myspace it.... !!

    Thanking you in advance for helping SUGAR make history!



    P.S.

    Send a picture of yourself purchasing a copy of SUGAR and I will post it on my blog: www.firstborngirl.blogspot.com
    Send your photos to: bernicemcfadden@hotmail.com and please include your name and the name and location of the bookstore.

    posted 2 months ago. ( send a note )
  • ~Diamond-Girl~

    ~Diamond-Girl~ says

    Thanks for adding me as a friend. I look forward to chatting with you. What are you currently reading ?

    posted 4 months ago. ( send a note )
  • VickiJAustin

    VickiJAustin says

    Hey Queen whats up? How did you like Soul Confessions? I loved her first book, so this is the sequel correct? Just stopping in to show a little love & respect, I haven't been here in a while so I'm playing catch up with the updates and getting recommendations for some more reads. Hit me back with your best read lately! have a great week. Blessings girl!

    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 9 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Debra Phillips

    Debra Phillips says

    Hi DaOnly:

    Would you like to know when my new book hits the book store?

    Debra Phillips (www.debraphillips.homestead.com )

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • K. L. Belvin

    K. L. Belvin says

    Ms. Morrison came through on her end.. How about that. She hooked a brother up.. Good things come to those who wait..

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • K. L. Belvin

    K. L. Belvin says

    Takes a man a min but the Lord already knew. I am happy he allowed me to get here. I am enjoying the new life I have with him. I can't complain..

    Now if Ms. Morrison had kept to her end of the deal things would be OK.. But she never sent the 10 books that was mentioned as payment.. The rich get richer.. I have sent messages but to no avail.. Oh well at least I have the book I bought to show people when they come to my table. LOL I do wish her continued success in what she is doing..

    How have you been Love? Long time huh?? How is your health? Did you ever find a house of worship?

    Take Care and God Bless.

    K. L. Belvin
    author of "A Man In Transition"
    www.KLthewriter.com

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

    Queenazsa says

    Glad you enjoyed it!
    Look for Lover Man in 2009!

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

    JDMason says

    Thanks DaOnly! Hope you enjoy the rest of them.

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

    blklacquer says

    Did you know that sony has the eReader? you purchase ebooks and store them online, a friend of mine got one for mother's day. It starts at almost $300 a little too expensive for me. I'm sure you will either have to purchase more memory or delete books. I sell my used books on Amazon, and use the money to help pay for new books!

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

    blklacquer says

    Ok I will check out Christ the Lord. I don't know what happened to EJD, I started out liking Zane, but now not too much.
    Have a good one!

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

    blklacquer says

    Hello, you have 2 books on your shelf I'm curious about Christ the Lord by Anne Rice, how was it? I wanted to read, but I just couldn't get past the whole vampire thing lol. Also Pleasure by EJD...has he made a comback? I thought his first books were wonderful..but by the time I got to Genevive..I felt as if he wasn't doing his best work anymore.

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

    sweetcakes says

    Hello DaOnly, got your interview on Sleeping With A Stangers, Did'nt like that book. Now I am reading" Biker Chick by Dakota Knight. I add you on as a friend, hope to heard from you. One Love-Peace

    posted 2 years ago. ( send a note )
  • Jacquie

    Jacquie says

    Hey Fellow New Yorker, welcome to shelfari!

    posted 2 years ago. ( send a note )
  • luvs2ryte

    luvs2ryte says

    Howdy,

    Would you be interested in reading my novel, "Coincidence" a Curvy Lit urban suspense? I read your thoughts on Omar Tyree's Last Street Novel, and would love to get your feedback...

    You can contact me at bigbonepublishing@yahoo.com

    Many Blessings,

    Shon Majette
    www.shonmajette.com
    www.myspace.com/bigbonepublishing

    posted 2 years ago. ( send a note )


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