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Is it possible to create a buzz for your new book if you are still in the process of writing it? If so, how can this be done without giving away your content (Copyright infringement)?

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Something About Me and My Book:: Donald G. Payne is a Christian author/entrepreneur who believes in taking the principles of Christianity and applying them in a practical way into our everyday lives. Through his writing, Donald seeks to bring awareness to the common pitfalls that life can bring without using fancy gimmicks so that fewer people are taken advantage of and strung along for the rides he has both personally experienced and seen with others. Born and raised in the Motor City (Michigan) Donald has seen it all, good times, bad times but has persevered remaining positive and encouraging others to do the same.

Donald has had a long history of helping others. His approach is unique and his wisdom captures the reader as each example paints a clear picture of how to protect yourself as well as better yourself so that your life will have purpose.

Website:: http://www.mrdonaldpayne.com

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At 11:32am on May 18, 2011, Author Collective said…: The 2011 Nashville International Book Festival takes
place June 3rd through 5th at RiverGate Mall in Goodlettsville, Tennessee.
Throughout the mall will be local television, government and sports
personalities reading for 30 minutes to a group of children or students.
Authors will also sell and sign their books and novels and there will be several
no cost literary workshops, classes and panel discussions open to the general
public. For more information or if you want to participate please go to www.NashvilleInternationalBookFestival.info
or you can call us at 313.862.5000. Thanks and we hope to see and hear you at
the "Celebrity Read Out".

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At 9:26am on February 23, 2010, Author Collective said…: Authors, Writers and Novelists,

Would you like more exposure for your book? Do you want to go to those always "Talked About" tradeshows but know you just cannot afford them? Are you aware of how much networking can help boost your sales?

What would you pay to attend the following events?

South Carolina Book Festival in Columbia S.C. $375
American Library Association Convention in Washington D.C. $2,200
Book Expo America in New York City $4,500
Texas Book Festival in Houston SOLD OUT
Baltimore Book Festival in Maryland $450
Miami Book Festival in Sunny Florida $600
Printers Row in Chicago $750
National Association of Public Schools Administrators $4,000
Great Lakes Independent Booksellers Tradeshows $1,100

How about $375 for all of these plus twenty-four more. The Author Collective is here to help you sell your work. We exhibit at these shows and others with one goal in mind... SELL BOOKS! Joining the Author Collective allows you access to these events for just the cost of your yearly *membership. We also offer our members no cost access to discounted literary services like, editing and proofreading, graphics and design, isbn's and copyrighting, video services and more. We provide our members invaluable information to self-publish and get deep discounts on book printing too. Saving money is the first step in making money!

The Author Collective is here to help the unknown, little known and soon to be well known self-published author put their writings in the faces of the people who buy in quantity. Call today and ask to become a member...

Michael Williams
313.446.2262
www.AuthorCollective.com

*Yearly membership provides member admission to the convention floor and access to our exhibit booth. Member's transportation, costs of meals and lodging fees are not included.

At 8:44am on February 11, 2010, DonaldPayne said…: Sorry I am unable to attend. Is it possible to send my books for promotion?

At 5:55pm on February 9, 2010, Karen Kennedy said…: Hello, Man I earlier contacted your about our book explosion in March on the 13. The deadline for payment is March 3.
We hope that will attend.
for more info call me Karen
1-269-925-1636

At 3:17pm on January 18, 2010, Karen Kennedy said…: Man of God the deadline is March 3rd.
Once you send in you payment you will be sent a confirmation.
Send your check:
Gwen Spinks
P. o. Box 672
Benton Harbor, mi 49023

At 12:56pm on January 17, 2010, Karen Kennedy said…: Hello, I don't know if you remember but, I had you on as a guest.
DESTINY EXPO WANTS TO PROMOTE YOU!!

JOIN US AT THE DESTINY BLACK EXPO EXIBITION
WHICH WE BE HELD
MARCH 13TH 2010 5:00 PM EST

THERE ARE TWO PACKAGES AVAILABLE

PACKAGE ONE

PACKAGE ONE WILL INCLUDE A BOOTH TO SELL YOU PROJECTS ( BOOKS. CDS ETC,)
THERE WILL BE BOOK SIGNINGS
THERE WILL BE A PROMOTION PACKAGE
WHICH WILL ENCLUDE FREE ADVERTISING
TELEVISION & RADIO MEDIA INTERVIEWS
AND MUCH MORE
YOU WILL BE ELIGIBLE TO WIN UP $ 1,500
THIS PACKAGE WILL ALSO ENTITLE YOU TO A SPACE AT
THE MEGA GOSPEL SUPERFEST WHICH WILL BE HELD
AUGUST 7,2010

THE COST OF PACKAGE IS $ 45.00

PACKAGE TWO

PACKAGE TWO IS FOR THOSE WHO WANT TO PARTICIPATE
BUT, ARE NOT ABLE TO ATTEND.
( DO NOT NEED TO BE PRESENT)
YOU WILL BE ABLE TO SHIP YOUR PRODUCTS TO THE EXPO
A MINISTRY STAFF PERSON WILL BE ASSIGNED TO YOUR BOOTH
FOR YOU. (ALL PROCEEDS WILL BE SENT TO YOU AFTER THE
EXHIBITION)
THERE WILL ALSO BE A PROMOTION PACKAGE
RADIO MEDIA ADVERTISING
OPPORTUNITY TO WIN UP TO $ 1,500
THIS PACKAGE ALSO ENTITLES YOU TO A BOOTH AT
THE 2010 MEGA GOSPEL SUPERFEST, WHICH WILL BE HELD IN AUGUST

THE COST OF PACKAGE TWO $125.00

FOR MORE INFORMATION:
CONTACT Karen Pfeifer at karengod4me@aol.com

join these websites:
http://morningvibesradio.ning.com
http//megagospelsuperfest.ning.com
http://destinyandpurposetelevision.ning.com
http:womenofdestinyandpurposeintl.ning.com

At 8:46am on December 24, 2009, Noble Ojigwe said…: Hi Donald, thank you so much for accepting my hand of friendship. looking forward to sharing from your ideas. Please check out my poems.

At 11:58pm on November 19, 2009, Gary Eby said…: Thanks for responding to my discussion about Hub Pages. Hope we can be friends....Gary.

At 12:26pm on October 29, 2009, Terry Johnson said…: Hey Don, the book sounds interesting, I'm Terry from Chicago, a first time self published author using this site to network, and find out what others are doing to get their work exposed. My book is Comlok, Eye of the keeper, and check out my web page for a brief description. I've sold over 2,000 copies to date. Hope things are going well with your efforts!