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Darlene P Winston

Darlene P Winston

I grew up in Sussex County (Waverly), VA and dreamed of studying to become an electrical engineer but later changed my mind and instead earned a b.s. and a masters degree in Business Administration.

Ten years ago, I wrote my first novel and has spent just as much time pursuing my dream of getting it published.

Currently I... more »
  • Chester, VA, USA
  • member since July 8 2008

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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 6 hours ago. ( send a note )
  • zluv

    zluv says

    Ok - I added your book to my bookshelf, it sounds like something I would like to read. Yes, we must keep in touch to discuss other books.

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

    zluv says

    Hello Darlene - Thanks accepting my friend request. I will have to check out your book.

    posted 7 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Harriet W

    Harriet W says

    Do you have an editor for your novel, or do you need an editorial review for final changes in your edited manuscript? My name is Harriet Wilson, owner of VIP Editing, and I would love to be the editor for your manuscript. I would like to offer you a free first chapter edit for your novel to show how my editing service can enhance your manuscript. Contact me at your earliest convenience for more information. I hope to hear from you soon.

    posted 9 months ago. ( send a note )
  • ssunshine

    ssunshine says

    lol yup!

    posted 9 months ago. ( send a note )
  • ssunshine

    ssunshine says

    I am reading your book now!!!!!!

    posted 10 months ago. ( send a note )
  • ssunshine

    ssunshine says

    Great, I will keep you posted!

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

    ssunshine says

    I have a book club so I will let them know!!!!!

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

    ssunshine says

    I ordered it last night!!!!!!

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

    ssunshine says

    I'm going to look for it. I will be in touch with you!!!!!

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

    ssunshine says

    What's the name of your book?

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

    DeBerryandGrant says

    Thanks for accepting our friendship and joining us on Shelfari! In case you're interested, there is DeBerry & Grant group here and in addition to keeping up with us on Shelfari and on our website, we blog regularly (Chapter 1 and an audio excerpt of What Doesn't Kill You are on the blog now) and are also on Myspace, Facebook and Twitter--all of which is very nearly another full time job! We even have YouTube videos and will be making another one next week in the new Simon & Schuster studio! Please visit our Tours page on the website and come out and see us if we're coming to your city with the new book.
    Again, thanks for supporting our work & have great 2009!

    http://deberryandgrant.com
    http://twomindsfull.blogspot.com
    myspace.com/twomindsfull
    facebook.com
    twitter.com/deberryandgrant
    http://youtube.com/watch?v=W7zB01MdqEE
    http://youtube.com/watch?v=BCsO-OpsMAo

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

    Cinnamon says

    Hi Darlene, thanks for friendship. Have a blessed Christmas with your family and friends.

    posted 12 months ago. ( send a note )
  • GwynethBolton

    GwynethBolton says

    Hi Darlene,

    Thanks for accepting my friend invitation. Best of luck with your writing. Please let me know the title of your book so that I can read it when I get some free time. Happy reading...

    much love and peace,

    Gwyneth

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • Niobia Bryant | Meesha Mink | Simone Bryant--Author

    Niobia Bryant | Meesha Mink | Simone Bryant--Author says

    Hi Darlene,

    I definitely will add it to my growing list of books to read once I'm done with my latest deadlines. Good luck with your writing and stay determined.

    Best Niobia | Meesha

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • Niobia Bryant | Meesha Mink | Simone Bryant--Author

    Niobia Bryant | Meesha Mink | Simone Bryant--Author says

    Hi Darlene,

    Thanks for reading my books. I truly appreciate each and every reader.

    Best,
    N.

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )