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VickiJAustin

VickiJAustin

Hi, I am a friendly person. A spiritual being who loves God and of course my beautiful family. I am a divorced sista with one son now in college and a professional ICU nurse of 23 years. I have a love for books I can't began to explain. My sister and brother both much older than I always read. Our parents always read to us and the thing they... more »
  • member since February 25 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 2 days ago. ( send a note )
  • Gerald

    Gerald says

    Hey Vicki, Hope you had a wonderful holiday. Yes, I've read "The Husband" and I thought it was an excellent book. Dean Koontz is one of my favorite authors. One of my favorite books from Koontz is "The Good Guy". That book kept me up an entire night, it was that good.

    Another author you might like is Harlan Coben, who is an excellent Mystery&Suspense author.

    posted 6 days ago. ( send a note )
  • Kimani  Press

    Kimani Press says

    Thanks Vicki,

    I have you entered the anniversary contest.

    2009 marks Arabesque’s 15th anniversary!



    Help us celebrate by telling us about your most special memories and moments with Arabesque books and win one of 15 special anniversary leather duffle bags. For more information, visit http://www.myspace.com/kimanipress

    posted 1 month ago. ( send a note )
  • DeBerryandGrant

    DeBerryandGrant says

    Thanks for the great note Vicki! If you have a minute, please post a comment on Amazon.com. We would really like to bring Tee back and all the "help" we can get to convince our publisher is great!!
    V&D

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

    ElissaGabrielle says

    Vicki,

    How are you? Your notes are always so cheerful and I sure do need the love. Sorry it has taken me so long to log on. My sister died suddenly and life has been sort of hectic as of late. But God has exceedingly blessed me so I remain encouraged.

    Let's talk whenever you want.

    Kisses,

    E

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

    Jassafari says

    Why thnx myfriend!

    JASS!

    posted 6 months ago. ( send a note )
  • MARLENE

    MARLENE says

    HI VICKI.... HOW ARE YOU?

    posted 6 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Stacy-Deanne

    Stacy-Deanne says

    Hey Vicki,

    How are you? I'm doing okay, but been busy! I am working on some projects and am waiting to hear back to see if my next book is gonna be released in 2010. It takes time to get the details. I only pop on here every once in a while so I haven't gotten a chance to visit everyone like I used to, LOL! I am so glad you stopped by and let me know how you are!

    Best Wishes!

    http://www.stacy-deanne.net

    posted 6 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Jassafari

    Jassafari says

    It was great to hear from you! Truly it was!

    JASS!

    posted 6 months ago. ( send a note )
  • MARLENE

    MARLENE says

    Hi Vicki,
    Thank you so much for the request. I look forward to getting to know more about you as well. I really enjoy checking out your book shelf. i see that we have a LOT of titles in common. (smile) I definitely need to update mines. I write and promote so much that I never get the chance to enjoy what started me writing in the first place, reading. Anyway please feel free to keep in touch and i will do the same.

    posted 6 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Deatri King-Bey

    Deatri King-Bey says

    Hello,

    Dee here from your Black Romance Book Club.
    http://www.shelfari.com/groups/12038/about

    One of our very own has a new book out.
    Let's Read When Love Comes Around by Victoria Wells!

    You know how we do. We take a few months to read the selection, so 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.htm

    Spread the word.

    Happy Reading
    Deatri King-Bey

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

    DeBerryandGrant says

    We're having a CONTEST!
    EVER BEEN BROKE?
    In our new book What Doesn't Kill You, the main character, Tee Hodges, loses her job and just about everything else except her mind and her sense of humor. So we're having a contest--tell us your best BROKE STORY! And win prizes!! Visit http://deberryandgrant.com, http://twomindsfull.blogspot.com, http://blog.myspace.com/twomindsfull for contest details!!!!

    AND

    Sunday, Dec 21 6:10PM-7PM. We're going to be on Blogtalk Radio with our friend and sister author, Donna Hill. If you're free please drop by http://blogtalkradio.com/author-donna-hill at 6:10pm to listen and/or call 347 426-3649 to join in the chat.

    AND
    Did you know December is National Buy a Book by Somebody Black and Give it to Somebody Not Black Month? Check out our friend Carleen Brice at http://welcomewhitefolks.blogspot.com/

    ENJOY YOUR WEEKEND!

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

    ElissaGabrielle says

    Hi Miss Vicki,

    Just stopping through to say Hello and to send my sistah some love!

    Have a wonderfully blessed week.

    Grace & Peace,

    Elissa

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • Stacy-Deanne

    Stacy-Deanne says

    Thanks for stopping by! Enjoy your weekend too!

    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 )
  • Sidne, book club reviewer

    Sidne, book club reviewer says

    hello friend, how have you been. i have not been on here in awhile. was happy to see your friend request. take care. and lets keep reading those books!!

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • Sidne, book club reviewer

    Sidne, book club reviewer says

    hello friend, how have you been. i have not been on here in awhile. was happy to see your friend request. take care. and lets keep reading those books!!

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • LadyMeka24

    LadyMeka24 says

    I am sorry, I automatically thought you were a Victoria...My mistake...lol.

    Just checking in with ya Vicki!!

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • LadyMeka24

    LadyMeka24 says

    Hey Victoria, I just wanted to stop by and say hello... I haven't spoken to you in awhile, so I just wanted to touch base...I hope all is well with you!!

    Take Care,
    Meka

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )