Gayla’s last login was Friday, September 24, 2010.
Hello my friend I hope all is well with you? I pray you have a blessed day!
See Shelfari Profile for excerpt from new poem "Ghetto Intellect" by Nathan M. Richardson, Poet/Author
Just in case you’re not our friend on Facebook, Twitter or on our mailing list, we wanted you know that “It's Official-Uptown Has Landed” and should be on the shelves at bookstores near you! We say should, because, well, lets just say, sometimes they don't make it out of the stockroom in time for their big debut. This is where we need your help. We’ve heard from many friends & readers that they can't find Uptown in their local bookstore. Then we discovered that it's only available by order in most "non-urban" chains (We know exactly what THAT means. Sad, but true, segregation is alive and well in the book store industry.) If you go to look for Uptown and it's not where it should be, first, please ask a sales associate to find it for you. And if they tell you they don't have it, be sure to let us know (even if they offer to order it for you, which is fine)! We need to know the store name and address so we can report it to our publisher. They are looking closely at early sales numbers (a lot like that first weekend at the box office for movies), but if the books aren't out they can't be purchased, so we need to be on top of this! So consider yourselves deputized as the Uptown Patrol! A book launch is still both exciting and scary, but we're strapped in for the ride. We thank you for continuing to take the ride with us and we look forward to your comments about Uptown. “Prepare for a steamy, provocative, sexy, turbulent read…” "Uptown has all the ingredients that offer ardent readers a satisfying read: relatable characters we either love, or love to hate; contemporary issues that are pertinent to those of us who care about our people and our heritage; and a strong believable plot infused with passionate conflict---ALL set in Harlem, a place which still holds the aroma of Langston Hughes' dreams: "What happens to a Dream deferred? Does it dry up like a raisin in the sun . . . or does it explode?"---Angela Reid, President of Imani Literary Group "...smart and compelling. ...a novel that is both relevant and entertaining." -Publishers' Weekly "We women battle so much in life, and at times, we give our pasts a home in our present rendering our futures bleak with no room for sunshine. DeBerry and Grant crafted a story that speaks true to the bondage women refuse to let go...Uptown captures its readers in the chaos of family secrets, taking them on a rugged emotional course full of passion and suspense. A provocative read with a lesson on forgiveness, and the beautiful unfolding of self-discovery."-SistahFriend Book Club As always, thank you for your friendship and support.V&Dhttp://www.amazon.com/Uptown-Novel-Virginia-DeBerry/dp/1439137765/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1266081476&sr=1-4
Make Merry.... "Better your anger and fears flow like ink from a pen onto the page, or paint onto a canvas, than blood on the sidewalk. Better your blows strike the faces of drums or cords of melody, than the faces and backs of women and children!" - Nathan M. Richardson, Poet & Author www.scpublishing.
Hello My Sister, Please browse my new web site and tell me what you think @ www.scpublishing.com
Dear Gayla: Thank you for getting back to me about the Brenda Jackson book Seduction Westmoreland Style. How are you and your family. I'm fine. We seem to like similar books. Please write back. Sincerely, Judy
Good Day Gayla!How are you? It havs most def, been a while. Is it possible that I get a note from you letting me know that all is in fact well with you?JASS!
Dee here from your Black Romance Book Club.http://www.shelfari.com/groups/12038/aboutOne of our very own has a new book out. Let's Read When Love Comes Around by Victoria Wells! We'll start discussion on April 3,2009. You are cordially invited to attend the 15 year anniversary of the Romance Slam Jam conference. This is the only conference that celebrates readers and authors of Black romance. For full details, view the website at: http://www.romanceslamjam.org/Conference/Newsletter/Articles/RSJCruise2010.htmSpread the word. Happy ReadingDeatri King-Bey
REMINDER - The launch of my new novel, "The House on Monroe Street" is this Saturday, March 21st at 4pmA short reading will be followed by a signing at Anthony's Corner1421 St. John's PlaceBrooklyn, NY 11213718-771-3939I look forward to seeing you there. Thank you for your support.Be Blessed,Jacquie Bamberg Moorewww.ReadingTimePublishing.com
Hey there Clear Lake girl.... Haven't said "HI" in a while... Hope to bump into you at Half-Price or one of our other haunts someday... Barnes & Noble or Boarders. We should make a time to meet at the bookstore. No Favorites??? I see you like LUUUVVV stories too! Do you like memoirs?? I just finished one of THE BEST books I have ever read... Called, The Glass Castle by Jeannette Walls. It is such as unbelievable story... Very inspirational.
HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!
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.htmSpread the wordPeaceDeatri
You've won a copy of Angela Benson's Up Pops the Devil. Please send your mailing address by private message to Angela Benson.
Thanks for the friendship!! Happy Reading!Check out Gwyneth Bolton in the Kimani Press Myspace Lounge @ www.myspace.com/kimanipress
Gayla, glad you accepted my invite. I'm still trying to figure out my way around Shelfari. I'm thinking of creating a group for the new book so we can talk about it and where I can announce related contests. I have two contests in mind right now that I think you're going to like. I'll keep you posted.
Hi Gayla! Thanks for finding me on Shelfari! It as great meeting you at RSJ, and seeing you again in Houston, too! Keep in touch!
Hi Gayla,Just passing thru to wish you a wonderful weekend!!Ty~
hi Gayla, check my site; http://saturdaydigest.com
Gayla, Come now, can you tell me why you are not a member of Flappers, Musicafari, Saving The Classics, ect. and what? (Smile) we are friends yet! My God, I requested your friendship, every bit of 10 minutes ago. What's the hold up? Man, why a brother have to wait so long?JASS!PEACE!
I DID??? I had no idea. COOL. So ... How was the book store? We need to meet-up some time at B&N for some coffee and girl...Er... book talk!! *wink
