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Kittentrice69

Kittentrice69

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My name is Patrice Smith. I live in Charleston, SC and I love african american books. I work at a small library in the heart of Charleston. In the library I work in young adult section and also I am the storytime programmer.
  • Charleston, So, US
  • member since August 16, 2007

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  • Jaree F

    Jaree F says

    Heyyyy =) What's going on, Ms. Patrice? I'm 30 now, too! I hope all's well on your side of things. I do kinda miss RIM(the old RIM). If you get a chance, please check out the book trailer for my debut novel....METRA CITY: DESTINY'S KISS http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TXX76O4XZ6A Thanks in advance!

    - Jay

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • C.K.C. A

    C.K.C. A says

    Excerpt from Writer's Block

    K. Caprice Arradondo

    Michael Collier

    Michael Collier…

    You left me here without a father figure.

    Who would have known you’d go before I got bigger?

    Birthdays, holidays, and seasons have gone.

    Did God take you intentionally to see me do wrong?

    Memories of you in my mind aren’t close to visual.

    It’s like I knew you, but lost you when it all got critical.

    A black child with no father—it’s typical.

    In your case, to me, it’s sort of pitiful,

    but I forgive you for losing direction.

    Wish I was old enough to tell you sex is a weapon,

    but I couldn’t, and now it’s too late,

    so I’ll see you when I get there and greet you at heaven’s

    gate!(Wrap it up) R.I.P Michael Collier.

    posted 2 years ago. ( send a note )
  • A. Michaelson

    A. Michaelson says

    Hi, Patrice. I’m the author of The Sandal Maker, a new novel about the public ministry of Jesus from a unique point of view. A story that will take you on a fascinating journey in first century Galilee. I’m including here the publisher's notes from Amazon.com. You can read samples at shelfari.com by entering the title. Let me know what you think. The honor would be mine.


    Book Description
    Caleb, an elderly Jew, leaves the safety of his home in Cana on a mission to find a man he believes is in Jerusalem. Miriam, Caleb’s only remaining child, accompanies him disguised as a boy. In the desolation of the war struck Galilean countryside, father and daughter risk their lives to journey south on the Jordan River trail. As they walk, Caleb intrigues Miriam with a captivating story of his youth that will change her future destiny. A story of a time forty years prior when he became a sandal maker in order to observe a man some called the Miracle Worker. Caleb secretly kept notes of the events he saw and heard as he followed the crowds. With his objective, skeptical point of view, he reveals the fascinating ministry of the one he called the “Master.” Heart pounding perils and the threat of death endanger the two travelers, but nothing could foretell the fate awaiting them in Jerusalem!

    From the Publisher
    A. Michaelson's new novel, The Sandal Maker, takes the reader on a fascinating journey back to the year 70 A.D. in worn torn Palestine. The author creatively weaves two stories together, one in the present, the other in the past. Heartwarming, enlightening and tragic, The Sandal Maker paints a portrait of one man's life and his involvement in how the gospel came to be.

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  • Jaree F

    Jaree F says

    Hey, ma! Thanks so much for putting me up on readersinmotionbookclub.ning.com Where you been though, ma? I just wanted to let you know that my urban fiction novella "There's No Tomorrow, Only Today" is available at http://metracity.wordpress.com/2009/07/31/theres-no-tomorrow-only-today/ for FREE. It's hard hitting urban fiction with twists and turns and a passionate plot. Please find out why 'There's No Tomorrow, Only Today."

    -Jaree Francis

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  • Debra Phillips

    Debra Phillips says

    Poignant. Shocking. A page turner. These are some of the words found in the good reviews of d.y. phillips’ new book: Love Trumps Game. Reviews can be found on
    Amazon.com.

    Love Trumps Game by d.y. phillips

    For an excerpt of the book, check out the author’s website at. www.debraphillips.homestead.com .

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  • Jaree F

    Jaree F says

    I'm loving readersinmotion. It's a good look. Did you see the post i put up on Thursday? It's the introduction to my novella that'll be out July 31st. That's the trailer http://www.youtube.com/v/Bg0AKYC9Lbk

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  • 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 2 years ago. ( send a note )
  • LATRIECE THOMAS

    LATRIECE THOMAS says

    HOW WAS PRADA PLAN?

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  • America K

    America K says

    The Author of this book America King(alias Kevin Lee)is historically one of most important people of this century. With heritage that include Mohamed Ali, Coretta Scott King, Supreme and more . Being the first man reincarnated makes America unique if not iconic figure in american society .The last reining King (King George) of the 19th and 20th century . With the King reaching acurate age
    he steps back in family business . His love is music playing a behind the scenes role as ghost writer for many years . Now helping the future take Hip Hop to the next .... with a chapter included for everyone in the entertainment industry .
    So remember "The Children are the future and the future is bright"

    http://hiphopthelastreligion.com
    Buy online at Amazon.com OR LULU.COM

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  • Jassafari

    Jassafari says

    Kittentrice69:

    How have you been? Just stopping by to say hello? And to find out what are you reading?

    JASS!

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  • Alprentice Davis

    Alprentice Davis says

    AUGUST 2009 RELEASE
    URCHIN SOCIETY (The Memoirs of a Black Panther Cub)

    Alprentice David Emory Davis, Releases New Memoir Discussing growing up as a child of a Black Panther Leader, and discovering his family’s lineage as slaves on Confederate President Jefferson Davis’ Plantation.

    “I was born in Queens, New York, on August 12, 1970. My Father (Robert "Big" Bay) was sent to NY to represent the Party's leadership after the BBP 21 and the New York leadership were indicted, in turn being responsible for BBP affiliates on the entire eastern seaboard of the United States. He served as Huey P. Newton’s top advisor and point man on the east coast. Named after BPP Hierarchy "Alprentice (Bunchy) Carter, "David Hilliard" and Emory Douglass", Davis has felt a sense of obligation to the cause. After the FBI successfully launched the (COINTELPRO), their “Assassin’s Creed” for eliminating the Black Panther’s leaders, an entire nation of children became the collateral damage of J. Edgar Hoover’s poor domestic policy.”

    ] – April -Aug , 2009: Former United States Navy Petty Officer, Operation Desert Storm/Desert Shield Veteran and respected New York City Youth Community Organizer, is promoting his new book, scheduled for release in August of 2009. In his book “URCHIN SOCIETY” (America’s Gift To Urban America) Alprentice tells what is was like growing up in a house with parents who wanted to bring “CHANGE” to the government, before change was accepted. In the 1970’s Alprentice David Emory Davis, grew up as a child of parents - considered social/community activists and entrepreneurs. Was their path to entrepreneurial parenting by default or by conscious choice? At a time when association with The Black Panther Party could mean life in jail or a death sentence, how does one raise politics, social ideology, enterprise and family all under one roof? In his upcoming book, URCHIN SOCIETY: America’s Gift to Urban America - Mr. Davis discusses his experiences and what it was like growing up; as a “Black Panther Cub”. The book is scheduled to be released by iUNIVERSE Publishing House and is available through www.iuniverse.com. The book will also be made available at www.barnesandnoble.com and www.alprenticebooks.webstoresondemand.com .

    “URCHIN SOCIETY” is a memoir of an interesting life of a child who grew up in a family of social activists and leaders of the Black Revolution. Alprentice tackles socially taboo subjects like, Reaganomics, The State of Hip-Hop Today, Race, Crime and Punishment as well as America’s Role in Drug trafficking. Alprentice also explores his athletic back round and discusses community building and running a youth based program in New York City on a shoe string budget. Mr. Davis is giving exclusive interviews to all forms of media while on tour, and is open to discuss issues closely related to his book on record.





    "Urchin Society gives a clinic on Slavery, Hip-Hop and Politics and serves as our generation's guide through the Reaganomics era"

    Khalil Almustafa - Author and 2002 Nuyorican Grand Slam Champion, and author of "Growing Up Hip-Hop". 2008

    Alprentice is in the middle of a promotional tour, meeting and greeting book stores, public officials, making speaking engagements from state to state, as well as attending black literary events throughout the country before the book’s release.

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  • 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?

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  • Jassafari

    Jassafari says

    I Joined the group;

    Right?

    JASS!

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  • zluv

    zluv says

    Good Morning Kittentrice69 - Thanks for accepting my friend request.

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  • Bunnitaz

    Bunnitaz says

    Hi, I just wanted to let you know that there's something new going on with our group (I Love Reading Challenges) please go to the group to check it out!!! Happy Reading

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  • Jassafari

    Jassafari says

    Thanx!

    JASS!

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  • Jassafari

    Jassafari says

    The url Please:

    JASS!

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  • Jassafari

    Jassafari says

    Krittenthrice:

    How are you doing to day? Please, can you send me the url to the book membership site? Please?

    JASS!

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  • 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.

    Prologue:

    [A mind full of shadows which form long, dark points that pierce the heart through and bring to consciousness the fierce pain of reality. Hooded specters that travel through space and time gathering up pieces of memory and bringing them together to form one melted block of pain and pleasure called the past.

    Were it possible to disintegrate as happens to dreams and tender moments. As powerful as these dreams and tender moments seemed at their inception, we come to realize that they are made of invisible particles of nothingness. Were it possible to just vanish like hopes made of tiny particles of nothing so would I be free of reality. And in that vanishing, would I finally be able to find peace.]

    Those thoughts flooded Tige’s mind as he sat and watched the pointed shadows caused by the brand-new-morning sun crawl across the floor in front of him. He had been all alone in the solarium since the middle of the night awaiting the sunrise as he did on many nights since he was put into that place. It was his favorite time of day. Anymore, each minute of the day was filled with painful recollection and doubt except for this brief, fleeting moment. It was a time, it seemed, that the earth, like him, was confused. It brought him solace to think that at this very moment, the entire universe, or so it seemed, was in a state of doubt and he was not alone. It was the time when day was pushing back night, eliminating the last vestiges of darkness to assume domination and live out its brief lifetime before dying and willing its realm to its brother called ‘tomorrow’. It was a time of starting over, of another chance. Days rolled in one after the other like the waves at the beach. It made one think that no matter how tragic the events that occurred in one solar period, there was always another; there was always another wave.

    Tige sat in his robe and pajamas on one of the couches in the solarium watching the morning sun get stronger, watching the streams of light come through the bars on the windows, hoping that the attendant would not yet realize that he was not in his room, which was where he should have been until breakfast which was still two hours away. He had done this so many times in the past but he was never discouraged from continuing to enjoy his moment of peace, but rather would endure the lectures from the staff about how everyone there must obey the rules so that all there could accomplish what they came there for.

    The reward that he got from this solitude was worth any reprimand which may have followed from the staff. He knew that his time remaining there was brief and he could continue this practice somewhere else. This was his time to savor the self-induced, companion-until-death torment brought about by events which had happened before and could not be changed. This was his time to not only enjoy the companionship of hope for tomorrow, but also to flog himself with memories and guilt for things that he had been instrumental in bringing to existence. He had to torture himself for what he had done or for what he had not done. With an almost painful enjoyment, Tige watched the single line of gray smoke from his cigarette and recalled the days past. He watched the ashes fall off like expended days gone by. He watched the orange line of fire racing toward its end.

    Again, comments welcome.
    The book can be purchased at barnesandnoble.com, amazon.com, authorhouse.com and many more sites. Thank you. Tony Carmine.

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