Afrika Midnight Asha Abney

- http://www.lulu.com/content/711771

Excerpt

Don’t be scared to speak the truth

Free your self and speak your mind

Today is the day you come out

Loose those chains… let them go… and free yourself

Tell it

You’re beautiful, strong and smart

Don’t let them lock you up and put chains on your heart

Ain’t nothing wrong with you

Show them… Tell them… Be yourself

Today is the day they’ll listen to your words

Today is the day they’ll see your truth

Free yourself and speak your mind

Don’t be scared to speak the truth

Tell it… Shout it... Speak it

Loose those chains and free your mind

Loose those chains and free your heart

Loose those chains and free your soul

Tell it… Shout it... Speak it

You’re beautiful, strong and smart

Don’t let them lock you up and put chains on your heart

Tell it

Don’t be scared to speak the truth

Free yourself and speak your mind

Today is the day you come out

Loose those chains… let them go… and free your soul

About the Author, Kyndall Brown

Kyndall Brown is 11 years old and attends Anne Beers Elementary School in Washington DC. She is a member of the poetry group, Girls and Boys with Hearts (GBWH), founded and directed by Ladi Di (the Love Poet). Kyndall also participates in DC Scores at Anne Beers, a program that provides creative writing and soccer activities each day after school. Anne Beers has won
the DC Score’s Poetry Slam four of the last five years. Kyndall also enjoys music, art, and other sports.She is the author of I Ain’t Ascared of Nutin’… The Evolution of Me.

Additionally, Kyndall won first place prize in the 2005 Washington DC Poetry Fest Slam Championship. She has performed her poetry on various stages in the DC metropolitan area including the Pantene Totally You Tour at the Washington Convention Center,
the DC Poetry Festival at the Carter Baron and the Langston Room at the Busboys and Poets Café. She also performed at the HBO Theater in New York City, as well as at community rallies and festivals, including the October 2006 rally to reopen the Anacostia Public Library, the Black History Poetry Festival at Iverson Mall, in Hillcrest Heights, MD and the Black LUV Festival
in Washington D.C.

In addition, Kyndall had a cameo appearance in the Larry Neal Award winning dramatic play “Prison Poetry” by “Papi” Kymone Freeman at the Lincoln Theater and was also a featured poet on the 2KNation radio program (WPFW 89.3FM) in Washington DC.

Her work has been published in the “Beltway Poetry Quarterly”, “ECHOES: Voices from Prince George's County Poets” and the just released “Family Pictures: Poems and Photographs Celebrating Our Loved Ones”, which features poetry from such greats as E. Ethelbert Miller and Tony Medina. She is active in the community.

To request copies of her book contact Buddafly Books at bud_da_fly@hotmail.com

Wisdom for the Soul of Black Folk

Title: Wisdom for the Soul of Black Folk

Author: Various

Category: Anthology/Spirituality

ISBN 10: 0977339157

ISBN-13: 978-0977339150

Format: Paperback

Pages: 376

Year Published: 2007

Publisher: Gnosophia Publishers

Price: $19.95

Available at

- http://www.wisdomforthesoul.org/

Book Description

An anthology of quotations by Black authors from Africa and the diaspora, organized in over 200 subject categories and in chronological order from Khemetic times to the present. The selections focus on increasing awareness, empowerment and motivation. Sources include Ptahotep, Tertullian, Ignatius Sancho, Zora Neale Hurston, Wole Soyinka, Herbie Hancock, Iyanla Vanzant, Malcolm Gladwell and reggae philosopher Bob Marley.

Wisdom for the Soul of Black Folk Review

Wisdom for the Soul of Black Folk is an anthology that was recently released by Gnosophia Publishers. The anthology provides an excellent collection of quotations from various authors throughout the Diaspora. My personal favorites for the quotations that are within the context of the anthology are listed under the following titles where the quotations are inserted include: IMAGINATION, HUMOR/LAUGHTER, IDENTITY, IDEA/OPINION, JOURNEY/PATH, LEARNING, LEGACY, LIBERATION/LIBERTY/FREEDOM, LISTENING, MEANING, MEANS, MEDITATION, MEMORY, MIND, ONENESS/UNITY/WHOLENESS, OPPORTUNITY, PARTNERSHIP/MARRIAGE, PASSION, PATIENCE, PERSPECTIVE, POWER, REALITY, RELATIONSHIP, RESPECT, SKILL/TALENT/RESOURCE,SPIRITUALITY,STRENGTH, SUCCESS, VALUE/WORTH,WEALTH/PROSPERITY, and WISDOM.

Based on all of the quotations that are provided with the context of the anthology, Wisdom for the Soul of Black Folk, it clearly shows the readers that there was a lot of research conducted. However there was only slight typo, but other than that the anthology was very well thought out.

Congratulations!

Four Stars Rating

Reviewed by Afrika Midnight Asha Abney

ROCK and FIRE: Love Poetry from the Core

Title:ROCK & FIRE: Love Poetry from the Core

Author: Marc Lacy - http://www.marclacy.com/

Publisher: AVO PUBLISHING

Format: Paperback

Pages: 223

ISBN 10: 0-9749712-8-6

ISBN 13-978-0-9749712-8-5

Price: $14.00

Available at

- http://www.marclacy.com/

expressyourselfbooks@yahoo.com

Book Description

Rock and Fire - Love Poetry from the Core offers mature, realistic, fantasy, blunt, and
hard-line scribes dealing with love in all shapes, forms, and fashions. This edgy,
comprehensive lyrical package (for grown folks only) covers the spiritual, emotional, romantic,
physical, and mental aspects of love. As human beings, during our nonstop effort to evolve
toward a higher degree of existing, we all go through several phases where we expose
ourselves to different elements. In our valiant attempt to achieve, realize, and deliver this thing
called love ; love itself breaks us down and often has us indirectly touching the outer limits of
every facet of the subject as they pertain to happiness, anger, arousal, and despair. Love is
real. It sometimes prompts us to engage in real things whether good, bad, or ugly. In order to
grow, we have to acknowledge each event as it materializes into its fullest effect. Whether
we want to attest to it or not, every situation encountered dealing with love gives all the signs
and/or symbols we need in order to grow. Love, or what we think is love, can enter us into
challenging situations in which we have no business being, but we still have to use the
experience as a learning tool in order to advance in life. Some of us confuse love with lust.
Many of us strongly know the difference and still allow the lusting to run its course. After our
mind becomes clear again, we tend to ask for forgiveness and assume that our contrition in
asking for it will yield coverage until of course the next spell of temptation prompts lusting
again. In encountering love issues, it matters not whether we re saved, lost, found, anointed, or
appointed...as long as we live, love will expose itself and expose us at one point in time or
another. But, spiritual connectivity is the ultimate factor in coping with love s perils. As love
rubs, punches, bites, and stimulates, it has a track record of mastering us as we attempt to
master it. Our saving grace is us having faith to hold on as God works, continuously displaying
mercy upon us as we progress. Rock and Fire promises to cast the reader deeply into
compromising situations, revealing obvious and in some cases cavalier hints and clues as to the
true direction of each poem. Nonetheless, pleasure, pain, happiness, and sadness are just a
few of the feelings realized when rocked with the fire of the sizzling words contained within
this book! Again, grown folks only!

ROCK & FIRE: Love Poetry from the Core Review

ROCK & FIRE: Love Poetry from the Core consists of 223 pages and was written by Marc
Lacy. ROCK & FIRE: Love Poetry from the Core, published by AVO Publishing, is designed
for grown folks and broken into five chapters which include

- Chapter One – The Rock;

- Chapter Two – The Aggregate;

- Chapter Three – The Concrete;

- Chapter Four – The Spark; and

- Chapter Five – The Fire

I think both the title and cover are very eye-catching and I was completely impressed with the
layout. Furthermore, Marc's writing style and presentation is very unique and I applaud Marc
for composing and creating a dynamic book of poetry. The poems touch on various subjects
and emotions that grown folks can relate to in dealing with relationships, love or life.

Congratulations on a job well done!

Five Stars Rating

Reviewed by Afrika Midnight Asha Abney

Best Books of 2007

Best Books of 2007
Prepared by Afrika Midnight Asha Abney

Below are the following books that I believe in strong in its writing, presentation, plot and
message.

They are as follows:
- Is No Not Good Enough for You by Angelia Menchan
- Ethnic Scrapbooking by Lisa Sanford
- The Write House by Edwin Hurdle
- LOVE’S REPARATIONS by Jackie Young
- AFROETRY by Linda Hayes (Linda Salter)
- The Fulani Girls by Margaret D.Pagan
- More Than A Slave: The Life of Katherine Ferguson by Margaret D.Pagan
- From Dream to Reality: One Woman's Exciting & Emotional Journey to Make Her "Giving Back" Destiny Come True conception by Juanita Carol Britton "Busy Bee"
- Sojourner's Dream by Angeline Bandon-Bibum
- A Life Beyond Limits: Overcoming Private Pain by Nataki Suggs
- Forever In Your Eyes by Sylvia Dianne Beverly "Ladi Di"
- In the Whirlwind by Tichaona Chinyelu
- Still Living on My Feet by Tichaona Chinyelu
- Vocal Moments by Vickie M.Oliver-Lawson
- In The Quilting Tradition by Vickie M.Oliver-Lawson
- Ready for Love by Timothy Gladden
- Love Changes by Michael J.Burt
- Hope and Desire by Theresa Grant
- Experience, Strength & Hope by George E.Thompson
- Step Up to the Mic: A Poetic Explosion by various authors/poets. Edited by Michael J.Burt
- What If It Feels Good by D.J.McLaurin
- Do Me Twice: My Life After Islam by Sonsyrea Tate

Please stay tuned for additional listings of best books of 2007.

Thanks for your time.

Yours truly,
Afrika Midnight Asha Abney

Black Friday Book Recommendations

Black Friday Book Recommendations

by Afrika Midnight Asha Abney

Dear Fellow Readers,

Are you looking for a great book to read during Black Friday? If you are, then, please check out these books.

Thank you for your time and support in advance.

Be Blessed!

Cordially,
Afrika Midnight Asha Abney

The 2008 Afrocentric Book Expo

For Immediate Release

Contact: Black Writers' Guild, MD -- Prince Georges Chapter

c/o RAH Distributors

P.O. Box 83

Mt. Rainier, MD 20721

(301) 703-9849

http://www.bwgpg.org/

The 2008 Afrocentric Book Expo

In celebration of Black History Month, The Black Writers’ Guild, MD – PG Chapter. presents the 2008 Afrocentric Book Expo. It will take place in the Mall at Prince Georges located at 3500 East West Highway, (Route 410) Hyattsville, MD 20782 on February
23, 2008 from 12noon-5pm.

Now in its fifth year, the Black Writers' Guild, MD -- Prince George's Chapter will showcase African-American literary talent.

Some of the participating exhibitors in the 2008 Afrocentric Book Expo include

Clara Adams-Ender

EUSTACE BELLILLE

Laurence Chang

Alicia Coston

Alexis Dobbins

Tracee Garner

Oscar Harp, III

Sylvia Henderson

Jesse Holland

Judy Jackson

James Jimason

Katina Moore

Leroy Owens

Sharman Powell

Lisa Sanford

Jesse Sharpe

Patricia C Sluby

June D Sweeny

Paul Vann

Diane Williams

About The 2008 Afrocentric Book Expo

The 2008 Afrocentric Book Expo is an exciting educational, informative, inspirational and entertaining event to meet black writers and learn about the business of being an author. Over 30 authors, writers, agents, publishers and editors will be attending this
wonderful event.For more information about the 2008 Afrocentric Book Expo, please visit http://bwgpg.org/2008expo/main.html

About The Black Writers’ Guild, MD – PG Chapter

The Black Writers’ Guild, MD – PG Chapter is a non-profit organization that brings awareness of African-American literary talent. It is under the direction of Ms. Judine Slaughter, Executive Director. It meets on the second Saturday of the month from 5pm - 7pm, at the Karibu Books Bowie Town Center. For more information visit http://www.bwgpg.org/

About Ms. Judine Slaughter, Executive Director, The Black Writers’ Guild, MD – PG Chapter

Ms. Judine Bishop Slaughter is the content owner for the Express Yourself Books web site. She has a Bachelors degree in Organizational Management, and was nominated into Who's Who for Students in American Colleges and Universities. She is also a member of the Alpha Chi National Honor Scholarship Society. Ms. Slaughter has successfully organized the Black Writers' Guild,
MD -- Prince George's Chapter for the last three years, by inviting writers and authors to present their expertise on publishing. She uses her expertise as a Competent Toastmaster, book reviewer, book publisher, and author of “Clear Skinned” to promote writers
of African descent. For more information about her, visit http://www.eybooks.com/

For more information about the 2008 Afrocentric Book Expo, please visit http://bwgpg.org/2008expo/main.html

Sponsored by Black Writer's Guild, Karibu Books, Port-of-Harlem Magazine, Mosaic Books, Stanice Anderson, Harambee Radio, Publish Your Book, and individual donors.

Book Signing for Is No Not Clear Enough for You at Zora Neale Hurston Festival

Please join Angelia V.Menchan at Zora Neale Hurston Festival as she will be signing copies of her new release, Is No Not Clear Enough for You from January 26, 2008 - February 3, 2008.

Angelia Vernon Menchan, wife, mother, mentor,former Job Corps Counselor pens her first coming-of-age novel for emerging women. Mrs. Menchan is the author of several other books and articles. Born and raised in Ocala Florida, she resides in Jacksonville, Florida. Mrs. Menchan is the CEO of MAMM Productions. She is available for book discussions, book signings and speaking engagements. Mrs. Menchan can be contacted at acvermen(at)yahoo.com or 904- 714- 2272.

Visit her website at www.authorsden.com/angeliavmenchan

About Is No Not Clear Enough For You

At the heart of the book is sixteen year old Malaaka Green, she is growing up in a time of teen pregnancy and disease and she has decided for herself as a spiritual girl that she is not going to make choices that are not appropriate for her. She is surrounded by a supporting cast who applaud her, disagree with her and try to influence her but she is a young woman who dances to her own drummer.

For further information about Is No Not Clear Enough For You, visit http://isnonotclear.blogspot.com

Is No Not Clear Enough For You Press Release

For Immediate Release

Contact:Angelia Vernon Menchan at acvermen@yahoo.com or 904-714-2272

Is No Not Clear Enough For You

Is No Not Clear Enough For You will be released by MAMM Productions on December 1,
2007 and will be available at

- http://www.angeliavmenchan.com/

- http://www.mammproductions.com/

- books-a-million

- target.com

- walmart

- powellbooks.com

Read Interview at
http://clearblogs.com/afrikamaabney/79666/Interview+with+Lisa+Sanford%2C+Speaker%2C+Passionate+Paper+Craft+Instructor%2C+Award+Winning+Scrapbook+Artist%2C+and+Author+of+Ethnic+Scrapbooking.html

About Is No Not Clear Enough For You

At the heart of the book is sixteen year old Malaaka Green, she is growing up in a time of teen
pregnancy and disease and she has decided for herself as a spiritual girl that she is not going
to make choices that are not appropriate for her. She is surrounded by a supporting cast who
applaud her, disagree with her and try to influence her but she is a young woman who dances
to her own drummer.

For further information about Is No Not Clear Enough For You, visit
http://isnonotclear.blogspot.com/

About the Author

Angelia Vernon Menchan, wife, mother, mentor,former Job Corps Counselor pens her first
coming-of-age novel for emerging women. Mrs. Menchan is the author of several other books
and articles. Born and raised in Ocala Florida, she resides in Jacksonville, Florida. Mrs.
Menchan is the CEO of MAMM Productions. She is available for book discussions, book
signings and speaking engagements. Mrs. Menchan can be contacted at
acvermen@yahoo.com or 904 714 2272.

For further information about the author, please visit http://www.angeliavmenchan.com/

About the Publisher, MAMM Productions

M.A.M.M. Productions is a small publishing company started by Maurice and Angelia
Menchan in 2006 to publish her work and eventually the work of other authors and poets. To
date we have four published works and are in the process of a new novel and anthology.
Maurice provides book cover designs and Angelia is a book reviewer and proofreader for
other authors. M.A.M.M. is a family vision with the initials representing Maurice, Angelia,
Maurice II, and Malik our sons. For further information about M.A.M.M. Productions, visit
them at http://www.mammproductions.com/

Fall Book Selections Part 2

Prepared by Afrika Midnight Asha Abney

Past Book Reads

Ethnic Scrapbooking by Lisa Sanford

ETHNIC SCRAPBOOKING is the first culturally inspired book that offers ways to live a lifestyle of cultural awareness and preservation. This thick and juicy book contains over 100 full color images along with just as many “out of the box” tips, tricks and techniques to help scrapbookers of all skill levels put a new perspective into their layouts. This collection of ideas covers over 40 countries and cultures including the United States.

Each Chapter shows readers how to make cultural connections to their photographs, memories and activities. ETHNIC SCRAPBOOKING describes the process of creating unique layouts and memory albums with cultural flair using all types of scrapbooking supplies and tools. The book features Lisa’s guiding philosophies on ETHNIC SCRAPBOOKING and offers a fresh new perspective on cultural nuances and traditions that make it an invaluable addition to any family photo historian’s library. ETHNIC SCRAPBOOKING is an innovative approach to preserving memories and is a rich source of ideas.

Is No Not Clear Enough for You by Angelia Menchan

At the heart of the book is sixteen year old Malaaka Green, she is growing up in a time of teen pregnancy and disease and she has decided for herself as a spiritual girl that she is not going to make choices that are not appropriate for her. She is surrounded by a supporting cast who applaud her, disagree with her and try to influence her but she is a young woman who dances to her own drummer.

Can I Have Some Money Please? by Twyla Prindle

Follow Little Twyla through a lesson on prosperity, as she learns the keys in tithing, giving and helping those in need, by asking a very simple question..."Can I have some money please?"

Where Is My Money? by Twyla Prindle

Join Little Twyla on a journey to learning how to keep track of her money as she is taught the essentials of cash flow and earning extra money so she can know where her money is.

Past Fall Author Interviews

Lisa Sanford - Speaker, Passionate Paper Craft Instructor, Award Winning Scrapbook Artist,
and Author of Ethnic Scrapbooking

Lisa Sanford is a speaker, passionate paper craft instructor and award winning scrapbook
artist. Lisa has multiple publications to her credit, including articles, stories and interviews.
She was a contributor to Chicken Soup for the Scrapbooker’s Soul and a guest on DIY TV
Scrapbooking. You can find Lisa’s most recent articles at http://www.scrapsofcolor.com/ where she is a contributing editor. Lisa has designed scrapbooking products and participated on design
teams for manufacturers all while teaching around the country. Her design work appears at
trade shows and her photography graces product packaging and book jackets.

Lisa has been an instrumental advocate for diversity in the scrapbooking industry for over nine
years. Being a champion for diversity has been a part of her 21 year career in government
contracting for two Big Four Accounting firms. Lisa currently serves on the supplier diversity
task force at the largest public accounting firm and whole-heartedly lives a lifestyle of cultural
awareness. She believes that being exposed to traditions and experiences that are different
from our own will teach us all to be more sensitive and understanding of people in general.

For further information about her, please visit http://www.ethnicscrapbooking.com/

Melvia Miller - Educator, Trainer, Certified Herbalist, Entrepreneur, Poetess, and Author

Melvia Miller is an educator, trainer, certified herbalist, entrepreneur, poetess, and author. She
has appeared on several TV and radio shows as a guest, discussing her books and works. Melvia has received numerous honors and awards, including being named: "Young Professional Woman of the Year"--by NANBPW, Inc.---and being named to "Who's Who in American Universities and Colleges." She is also a member of Delta Sigma Theta Public Service Sorority, Authorsden and AuthorNation. For further information, visit http://www.authorsden.com/melviafmiller

Read Interview at
http://clearblogs.com/afrikamaabney/82073/Interview+with+Melvia+Miller.html

Georgia Woodbine - National Best Selling Author/ Speaker/Life Coach

Georgia Woodbine is a woman with a mission to continue to touch millions that encounter daily
social, economic, political and financial struggles in life and are looking for way out. She
partners with community organizations to foster positive growth in individuals to live to be their best. Ms. Woodbine focuses on showing others how to own their power. She teaches
personal, spiritual and business development.Ms.Woodbine is a National Best Selling Author/
Speaker/Life Coach.For further information about her, visit http://www.spiritualfocuspublishing.com/

Read Interview at http://newyork.broowaha.com/article.php?id=2614

Angelia Vernon Menchan, Wife, Mother, Mentor, Former Job Corps Counselor, Author and
Publisher

Read Interview at
http://clearblogs.com/afrikamaabney/82222/Interview+with+Angelia+Vernon+Menchan%2C+Wife%2C+Mother%2C+Mentor%2C+Former+Job+Corps+Counselor%2C+Author+and+Publisher.html

For further updates, comments or questions, please direct them to Aashawarrior@aol.com

Thank you for your time and interest in advance.

Cordially,

Afrika Midnight Asha Abney

Authors Exhibit at 17th Annual BZB Black Gift and Art Show

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Ms. Juanita “Busy Bee” Britton

c/o Anacostia Art Gallery & Boutique

2806 Bruce Place SE

Washington, DC

http://www.bzbinternational.com/

busybee@bzbinternational.com

202-610-4188

17th Annual BZB Black Gift & Art Show

Washington, DC - 17th Annual BZB Black Gift & Art Show will take place on Saturdays, November 24, Dec 1, 8, 15* & 22*, 2007 from 10am-7pm @ Shiloh Baptist Church, 1510 9th St, NW, Washington, DC. The largest upscale African-African American,” SHOP til you DROP”, department store on the EAST Coast featuring 2 floors* of shopping with over 75 artists, artisans & entrepreneurs selling dolls, books, holiday cards & ornaments, leather goods, crafts, African fabric & clothes, shoes, toys, fine art, gold & silver jewelry, designer clothing, Black Memorabilia, Negro League collectibles and much more.

The event is free and open to the public.

About the producer, BZB Public Relations and Marketing Consultants

BZB Public Relations and Marketing Consultants, specializing in community relations, retail marketing, corporation promotions and special event coordination. It is under the operation of Ms.Juanita "Busy Bee" Britton. For further information, visit http://www.bzbinternational.com/

About Ms.Juanita "Busy Bee" Britton

Ms. Juanita "Busy Bee" Britton has been an entrepreneur since she was ten years old. Currently, she is a partner in several retail stores including Brooks Brothers, PGA Stores and CNBC News, at the Ronald Reagan National and Dulles International airports.
Additionally, she is the owner of BZB Public Relations and Marketing Consultants, specializing in community relations, retail marketing, corporation promotions and special event coordination.
Ms. Britton, a Detroit native and long time resident of Washington’s historic Anacostia is a hands-on mentor for area youth and passionate about elevating the interest and image of her neighbors and community. “I love Anacostia; it has so much beauty and a lot of potential. I’ve heard some developers refer to this community as ‘the last holdout,’ but as a resident, I believe that we have to take immediate charge of Anacostia’s economic future while we still can.” says Ms. Britton. For further information about the author, visit http://www.authorsden.com/msjuanitacbritton

Fall Upcoming Book Reads

Fall Upcoming Book Reads

by Afrika Midnight Asha Abney

Below are the listing of books that I plan on reading. Among them include:Can I Have Some Money Please? by Twyla Prindle, Where Is My Money? by Twyla Prindle & Cut Loose the Body: An Anthology of Poems on Torture and Fernando Botero's Abu Ghraib Paintings.

Title: Can I Have Some Money Please?
Author: Twyla Prindle
Format: Hardcover
Pages: 32
Publisher: Prindle House Publishing; 1 edition (December 31, 2005)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0975952730
ISBN-13: 978-0975952733
Price: $14.95

Available at
- http://www.prindlehouse.com/
- http://www.amazon.com/
- http://www.powellbooks.com/
- http://www.abebooks.com/
- http://www.barnesandnoble.com/
- http://www.aalbc.com/

Book Description

Follow Little Twyla through a lesson on prosperity, as she learns the keys in tithing, giving and
helping those in need, by asking a very simple question..."Can I have some money please?"

Title: Where Is My Money?
Author: Twyla Prindle
Format: Hardcover
Pages: 32
Publisher: Prindle House Publishing; 1st edition (December 22, 2006)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0975952781
ISBN-13: 978-0975952788
Price: $14.95

Available at

- http://www.prindlehouse.com/
- http://www.amazon.com/
- http://www.powellbooks.com/
- http://www.abebooks.com/
- http://www.barnesandnoble.com/
- http://www.aalbc.com/

Book Description

Join Little Twyla on a journey to learning how to keep track of her money as she is taught the
essentials of cash flow and earning extra money so she can know where her money is.

Title: Cut Loose the Body: An Anthology of Poems on Torture and Fernando Botero's Abu Ghraib Painting
Editors: Rose Berger and Joseph Ross

Description:
Chapbook sponsored by American University Museum and DC Poets Against the War.Contributors include Myra Sklarew, Kyle Dargan, E. Ethelbert Miller, Consuelo Hernandez, Tala A. Rameh.

Please stay tuned for further updates...

Thank you

Cordially,
Afrika Midnight Asha Abney

ETHNIC SCRAPBOOKING REVIEW

Title: ETHNIC SCRAPBOOKING
Author: Lisa Sanford - www.authorsden.com/lisasanford
Publisher: LJS Publishing, LLC
Copyright: 2006-2007
ISBN 10: 0978661001
ISBN 13: 9780978661007
Price: $24.99

Available at http://www.ethincscrapbooking.com/

Ethnic Scrapbooking is an excellent book and model for all scrapbookers. The layout and cover were both outstanding. I was totally impressed with contents within ETHNIC SCRAPBOOKING. I believe that Ms. Sanford has done an outstanding job putting together such a wonderful dedication for her sister, Candace, and I also think that it demonstrates how proud Ms. Sanford is of her ancestry, values and beliefs. All of this is clearly displayed in her book, ETHNIC SCRAPBOOKING. This is a book that indeed will inspire and motivate all scrapbookers or aspiring visual artists/fine artists, or even professional artists.

I only wish that there were more contents for her book, ETHNIC SCRAPBOOKING. All in all, Ms. Sanford has compelled a remarkable journey and book!! Congratulations,Ms. Sanford. I look forward to reading your next book! Stay blessed~

Five Stars Rating
Reviewed by Afrika Midnight Asha Abney

Fall Book Selections Part 1

Prepared by Afrika Midnight Asha Abney

The Write House by Edwin Hurdle
ISBN-10: 1432704613

ISBN-13: 978-1432704612

Price: $10.95

Available at

- http://www.outskirtspress.com/

- barnesandnoble.com

- powellbooks.com

Book Description

The Menu For The Write House: Poetry

This book is a recipe filled with delicious poems that will feed the eyes and hearts of the reader. If you are hungry for poetry, this book will make you feel very full with the right ingredients to satisfy your taste. Come to 1600 Poetry Avenue and experience The Write House for yourself.

What If It Feels Good? by D.J.McLaurin
ISBN-10: 0979403804

ISBN-13: 978-0979403804

Price: $17.95

Available at

- barnesandnoble.com

- http://www.djmclaurin.com/

Book Description

In this story of love, betrayal, and revenge, bonds are tested, friendships are challenged, dark secrets surface and an epic romance blossoms amidst a media circus. Michael Bagley, a street savvy teenager, learned the art of the con and sleeps with older women to survive. When an accidental shooting sets off a citywide manhunt and thrusts Michael into certain danger, his mother, a stripper at a local nightclub, is finally forced to confront the biological father who didn't know Michael existed. Soon the teenager finds himself whisked off the streets of Detroit and transplanted into a world of champagne dreams with more money at his fingertips than he ever thought possible. Then Michael's life takes a bizarre turn as he bonds with his father's best friend. Chachi is a charming, down-to-earth ladies' man who awakens sensations Michael can't explain, throwing him into identity turmoil. But when the dust settles, Michael learns that neither riches, fame nor age has anything to do with love. As Michael fights to keep a relationship that may be against the odds and out of his league, he hopes the streets have toughened him enough to withstand a scorned woman's wrath, his parent's attempted sabotage-and the public's outrage.

Experience, Strength and Hope by George E.Thompson
ISBN 10: 1420891170

ISBN 13: 9781420891171

Price: $13.99

Available at

- http://www.barnesandnoble.com/

- http://www.authorhouse.com/

- http://www.authorsden.com/

- Borders

- poetry.com

Description

This is a book of poems came about after my Mother passed away on Valentine's Day. I went through my archives and found some of my older poetry and decided to take up writing again. Having been blessed by God, the poems keep pouring forth onto paper and I wish to share my experience, hope and strength with you, the dear reader. I believe in the power of words, whether written, spoken or through gestures and sign language. Words can enlighten, dampen the spirit, raise us to great heights and take us to the lowest points in our lives.

Upcoming Book Read(s)

Ethnic Scrapbooking by Lisa Sanford
127 pages, four color, 8.25”x10.875”
Coil bound Paperback
$24.99

ISBN 13: 978-09786610-0-7

Description:

About ETHNIC SCRAPBOOKING: Each Chapter shows readers how to make cultural connections to their photographs, memories and activities. ETHNIC SCRAPBOOKING describes the process of creating unique layouts and memory albums with cultural flair using all types of scrapbooking supplies and tools. The book features Lisa’s guiding philosophies on ETHNIC SCRAPBOOKING and offers a fresh new perspective on cultural nuances and traditions that make it an invaluable addition to any family photo historian’s library. ETHNIC SCRAPBOOKING is an innovative approach to preserving memories and is a rich source of ideas.

Upcoming Fall Author Interview(s)

Lisa Sanford - Speaker, Passionate Paper Craft Instructor, Award Winning Scrapbook Artist, and Author of Ethnic Scrapbooking

Lisa has designed scrapbooking products and participated on design teams for manufacturers all while teaching around the country. Her design work appears at trade shows and her photography graces product packaging and book jackets.

She believes that being exposed to traditions and experiences that are different from our own will teach us all to be more sensitive and understanding of people in general.

For further information about her, please visit http://www.ethnicscrapbooking.com/

Authors To Know

Ms. Lisa Sanford, Author of Ethnic Scrapbooking

http://www.ethnicscrapbooking.com/

D.J.McLaurin, Author of What If It Feels Good?

http://www.djmclaurin.com/

Edwin Hurdle, Poet & Author of The Write House

www.authorsden.com/edwinhurdle

George E.Thompson, Author of Experience, Strength and Hope & Poet

http://www.authorsden.com/visit/author.asp?authorid=48621

Ms. Theresa Grant, Author of Hope and Desire

www.authorsden.com/theresaegrant

Ms. Juanita "Busy Bee" Britton,Entrepreneur,CEO & Author of From Dream to Reality: One Woman's Exciting & Emotional Journey to Make Her "Giving Back" Destiny Come True http://www.authorsden.com/msjuanitacbritton

Nataki Suggs, Poet & Author of A Life Beyond Limits: Overcoming Private Pain

www.authorsden.com/natakisuggs

Ms. Angeline Bandon-Bibum, Poet & Author of Sojourner’s Dream

www.authorsden.com/msangelinebandonbibum

Ms.Vickie M.Oliver-Lawson, Poet & Author of Vocal Moments & In the Quilting Tradition

www.authorsden.com/vickiemoliverlawson

Ms. Sylvia Dianne Beverly “Ladi Di,” CEO of Golden Arts Publishing and Girls and Boys with Heart, Author of Forever In Your Eyes, Poet

www.authorsden.com/sylviadbeverly

Ms. Terren Grimble, Author of Love Lessons & CEO of Madada Publishing

www.authorsden.com/terrengrimble

Ms. Yolonda D.Coleman, Poet & Author of Sugar Rush: Love's Liberation

www.authorsden.com/yolondadcoleman

Mr. Timothy Gladden, Author of Ready for Love, CEO of Love and Art Movement, & Poet

http://www.loveandartmovement.com/

Mr.Darrell A.Cador, Author of When Seasons Change and A Good Woman is Hard to Find, CEO of Family Affair Books

www.authorsden.com/darrellcador

Fur further updates, comments or questions, please direct them to Aashawarrior@aol.com

Thank you for your time and interest in advance.

Cordially yours,

Afrika Midnight Asha Abney

Experience, Strength and Hope

Title: Experience, Strength and Hope

Author: George E Thompson - http://www.authorsden.com/georgeethompson

ISBN 10: 1420891170

ISBN 13: 9781420891171

Binding: Paperback

Pages: 120

Year Published: 2005

Publisher: AuthorHouse - http://www.authorhouse.com/

Price: $13.99

Category: Poetry

Available at

- http://www.barnesandnoble.com/

- http://www.authorhouse.com/