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The Love He Saved Best Book Ever on Superstar Michael Jackson

If you're fearful of using PayPal on Tip-Top Websites - you're going to be missing out on the best book on the Market about entertainer, Michael Jackson. "This is it," -The Love He Saved - written by award winning Bay Area writing star,… Continue

Added by Denise Coulter on October 12, 2009 at 12:13pm — 1 Comment

EveryDay Life Named Title of the Year

MG Hardie's book EveryDay Life has been named winner at the Afr-Am Literary Gala. EveryDay Life tells the humorous story of a hardworking young father trapped between the world in which he lives and the life he wants. After shootings, unwarranted police searches, and a lot of shenanigans he decides against all odds to better his life for himself and his daughter. EveryDay Life was announced as a nominee at Afr'Am Labor Day Festival, which was held in Virginia and headlined by Salt & Pepper,… Continue

Added by MG Hardie on September 11, 2009 at 8:00am — No Comments

THE ADVENTURES OF NIHU

This novel is a classic legend of a young hero’s magical journey through a fantasy world where he is tested with incredible challenges that can only stem from the soul of the author’s genuine African culture and vivid imagination. Being falsely accused of a crime, Nihu, a tribal African boy, is banished to the Lonely Forest. In order to regain his freedom, he must find a way to defeat the undefeatable and front challenges that draw analogies to our own realities. Like The Lord of the Rings, th… Continue

Added by Omoruyi uwuigiaren on August 14, 2009 at 12:57pm — No Comments

An excerpt from "Just a Season" - "Granddaddy’s Lessons" - A must read

A few months ago I posted this excerpt from my novel "Just a Season". I received a very special heartfelt request from a devoted follower asking me to repost “Granddaddy’s Lessons”. Although she calls herself “a fan of my thoughts,” I call her my friend. Therefore, I am honored to repost this message that I feel delivers a powerful message and I hope it will enlighten, empower, motivate, and touch your heart as well. Today we live in a world where there is no more Granddaddy to share that preci… Continue

Added by John Wills on August 9, 2009 at 7:18am — No Comments

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Added by Michael Volkmann on July 18, 2009 at 4:36am — No Comments

National Black Book Festival and Other Book Signings

This weekend there's a special book festival happening in Houston on Saturday May 16. http://www.examiner.com/examiner/x-3098-Houston-Romance-Novels-Examiner~y2009m5d15-Writing-events-in-the-Houston-area Have a great weekend! Teri Continue

Added by Teri Thackston on May 15, 2009 at 7:02am — No Comments

Coming to a full Circle - Mother/Daughter - Breast Cancer - A Family Affair!

Special Guest: Desiree Jacobsen, MSMC, a recent graduate from Texas Christian University Topic: Coming to a Full Circle – Mother-Daughter – Breast Cancer – A Family Affair. In 2007, approximately 40,460 women were expected to die from breast cancer. Only lung cancer accounts for more deaths in women. Guided by… Continue

Added by Johnny Tan on May 11, 2009 at 7:08pm — No Comments

Nigeria, West-Africa!!! Why me???

So I beat-up on two kids half my age and landed them in the emergency room with cracked ribs. "What's the big deal?" You ask from the side or your mouth, not letting go of the Nintendo cruiser you clutch in your hands. Well, the big deal is that my par… Continue

Added by Joan Peck on April 30, 2009 at 10:13am — No Comments

Jeez! How was I to know???

You’ve been waiting to hear what I did to merit a punishment as extreme as boarding school in AFRICA of all places. Okay, I’m totally gonna tell you. But bear in mind that this happened a long time ago, like when I was twelve. At that time, I guess I must have been a really frustrated kid, full of angst and bitterness at the failing relationship between my parents. How was I to know, at that time, that trying to be a punk was not the best of solutions to an impending family divorce? I was o… Continue

Added by Joan Peck on April 29, 2009 at 5:00pm — No Comments

A Place Called Hitch Village and the Federal Economic Stimulus Package

Artist drawing of Hitch Village, courtesy of Savannah Morning News, circa 1957. As a home to more than 200 families, Robert M. Hitch Village is the largest government housing project in Savannah, Georgia, and just happens to be the place where this particular author… Continue

Added by Author-Poet Aberjhani on April 13, 2009 at 3:47pm — No Comments

Whaddya know? Meet my family...

So, I am the only child in my family–can’t say whether this is good or bad, but that’s just the way it is. My dad’s name is Richard, and like I said before, he is a physician. He’s really tall (like, above six feet), dark and handsome. When people meet him these days, they keep saying he looks like Barack Obama!!! Lol!!! I guess they’re kinda right, after all, my dad, like our dear Mr. President, is a half-breed too. His dad (my grandfather) is from somewhere in Anambra State, Nigeria (I think… Continue

Added by Joan Peck on April 10, 2009 at 5:30am — No Comments

Stuffs you wanna know...

About Me... Umm…yeah, I’m sure it’s no secret anymore that I was born in San Francisco, in August of 1995. That should make me like what…? Yep, 13 years old as of 2008 when I featured in the novel, FEDDIE GIRL. Being from California and all, you all would think that I’m all flashy, bitchy, snooty and bratty, right? Well, you’re right… Okay, no, I used to be like a total bitch before I went to school in Nigeria. I had like a ‘don’t mess with me’ attitude which got totally worse when my p… Continue

Added by Joan Peck on April 8, 2009 at 6:30pm — No Comments

Hi, welcome to my world!

(From the Feddie Girl Blogs. Copyright, April 2009 http://bernardbooks.com) My name is Carlotta Ikedi, better known as Feddie Girl. I am the major character in the FEDDIE GIRL novel by Nona David. I was born and bred in San Francisco, California, USA, where I spent the first twelve years of my life. Right after my twelfth birthday, my parents thought it would be a good idea to relocate to Owasso, Oklohoma. Dumb, right? I thought so too. Anyways, I spent se… Continue

Added by Joan Peck on April 5, 2009 at 2:30am — No Comments

GHETTOETRY:A COLLECTION OF POETRY AND ILLUSTRATION by Geoffrey D. Holman ak PRIEST

GHETTOETRY: A COLLECTION OF POETRY AND ILLUSTRATION from PUBLISH AMERICA is available now and will be in book stores within the month (JUST IN TIME FOR POETRY MONTH!) To place an order feel free to contact ghettoetry.0928@yahoo.com to order your copies now! Continue

Added by Geoffrey D. Holman a.k.a. PRIEST on March 28, 2009 at 8:30pm — 1 Comment

THE REALM-lulu.com

Hello all! this is a Caribbean Science Fiction/fantasy with a futurstic twist. It is written by Irene Stephney and available on Lulu.com. Blaine and Leah are two Califia Amazons who live in their home world, the Realm. Blaine's job as a Harvester (collecting psychic energy from humans)with the company Zenith, takes her to the island of Caribea on a regualr basis. Leah is co-owner of Zenith, and she is a Channeler, processing the energy the Harvesters collect to be sold to other Realm dwellers as… Continue

Added by Irene Stephney on March 13, 2009 at 11:00am — No Comments

EveryDay Life Named Finalist in Literary Awards

EveryDay Life tells the story of L a hardworking young father trapped between the world he lives and the life he wants. After shootings, police searches, and a lot of shenanigans L has an epiphany and decides against all odds to better his life for himself and his d… Continue

Added by MG Hardie on February 27, 2009 at 10:30am — No Comments

Breaking the Mold in Black History

When I think of how far we’ve come in the world of poetry I’m reminded of the greats that made it all possible for the African American Poets. I think back to Jupiter Hammon, the first African American poet ever published. Most know there was controversy about this title belonging to… Continue

Added by Mary on February 6, 2009 at 11:17am — No Comments

My Weekend with Two Poets

Those of us––whether writers, editors, or production personnel––who long ago cast our professional lot with the publishing industry, know that it can be as volatile and unpredictable as any other. Unless you are sitting on a stack of raving reviews for a bestseller (or at least a moderate seller) on its way to a tenth printing and adaptation to a major film, the crucial motivation to stick to one’s literary guns can sometimes simply vanish and leave you floundering for reasons and means to carry… Continue

Added by Author-Poet Aberjhani on January 27, 2009 at 2:17pm — No Comments

Finally here!

Journeys of A Soul is now available from my website! I do hope anyone who purchases will be kind enough to place their review. Journeys of A Soul will soon be available at online bookstores. Happy New Year to all! Continue

Added by Mary on January 5, 2009 at 9:30am — No Comments

Church "Booty" Easter Sunday

Back when I first got married, we lived on the south side of Chicago for a short while. It was Easter Sunday “our first” and Zion Lutheran Church was three blocks away, so we decided to walk. I had on my Sunday best. A beautiful knee length cream colored dress, with shear long sleeves that slightly belled at the wrist. It was tapered at the waist with a silk tie, and although I can’t recall the true fabric the dress itself was made of, it just flowed with the wind and every step I’d make. It re… Continue

Added by Dena on January 3, 2009 at 10:00am — No Comments