Ella D. Curry's Posts - The Book Marketing Network2024-03-28T20:39:34ZElla D. Curryhttp://thebookmarketingnetwork.com/profile/EllaDCurryhttp://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2977822043?profile=RESIZE_48X48&width=48&height=48&crop=1%3A1http://thebookmarketingnetwork.com/profiles/blog/feed?user=376gwjaws8bu1&xn_auth=noIntimate Conversation with author Rachel Berrytag:thebookmarketingnetwork.com,2010-10-13:523145:BlogPost:3837512010-10-13T20:38:54.000ZElla D. Curryhttp://thebookmarketingnetwork.com/profile/EllaDCurry
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<p><br></br><strong><span style="FONT-SIZE: 18px">Intimate Conversation with author Rachel Berry<br></br><br></br></span></strong><br></br> <strong>Author Rachel Berry</strong> grew up in Newark, East Orange, and Orange, NJ. She is a wife, proud mother of four adults, grandmother of two gorgeous girls, a published author and poet, motivational speaker, radio talk show host, columnist for SORMAG and community leader. As founder and president of a social group, this artist juggles a full schedule. "Black…</p>
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<p><br/><strong><span style="FONT-SIZE: 18px">Intimate Conversation with author Rachel Berry<br/><br/></span></strong><br/> <strong>Author Rachel Berry</strong> grew up in Newark, East Orange, and Orange, NJ. She is a wife, proud mother of four adults, grandmother of two gorgeous girls, a published author and poet, motivational speaker, radio talk show host, columnist for SORMAG and community leader. As founder and president of a social group, this artist juggles a full schedule. "Black Pearls United INC" (an African American sister-circle) was founded in 2000.<br/><br/><br/></p>
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<div>Rachel is an alumni of Toastmasters International where she served as Sergeant at Arms, earned her CTM and Toastmaster of The Year award. Rachel’s book ‘Family Pictures’ made the EDC Creations 2009 best books list and she is an AFLA 2010 nominee. Mrs. Berry's speaking engagements include ILMW (The International League Of Muslim Women), Hampton Social Services, Heritage Elementary School, Healthy Family Partnership, The Red Hat Society, Norfolk Methodist Church, Sixth House and Everest College to name a few.<br/><br/></div>
<div>Rachel puts family first and enjoys life in Virginia. When she's not writing, she also enjoys reading, dining out, traveling, and watching movies. She accredits her gain in blessings and achievements to her relationship and guidance from her creator, association with great women, positive family members, loyal friends, the upbringing of an amazing woman-her mother, and the support and love of her husband and children.</div>
<div><br/><br/><strong>BPM: Rachel, introduce us to your book, A Slip In The Right Direction, and the main characters. <br/></strong>RB: A Slip In The Right Direction – The Clifton Henderson series is a coming-of-age book written especially for tween and teen boys. The story takes place in Chicago and speaks to you through the eyes of 14 year-old Clifton Henderson aka Slip. Slip isn’t happy about his recent move, or having to start all over in a new school, and make new friends. <br/><br/>Also, a crush on a schoolmate who in the beginning doesn’t notice him, the yearning for his father’s approval as a young man, sibling rivalry, the gift of premonition, and a certain mysterious neighbor, all add color to his daily life. However, things really heat up for this young man when he’s kidnapped by gang members and his home training and family values are tested. Slip’s parents are Evelyn and Morris Henderson, and they too find themselves dealing with a few familiar challenges of their own as a couple, parents, dealing with career changes, and personal struggles.</div>
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<div><br/><strong>BPM: What specific situation or revelation prompted you to write your book?<br/></strong>RB: I wrote this book because I want young men to have more available to read than just sports, comics, and SCI FI. I want young men to read and rise above the stigma that they don’t. I want our young boys to have someone to relate to that’s going through some of the things they’re experiencing and to know good guys have a life too and it’s alright to have values and principles. And, I want young ladies to understand some of the things young men go through.</div>
<div><br/><br/><strong>BPM: Take us inside the book. What are two major events taking place?<br/></strong>RB: One major event that takes place is when Slip is kidnapped by gang members and unwillingly becomes involved with a robbery. Since he has been raised with family values he knows stealing and robbery is wrong. But when he finds himself in a good place at a bad time, he does what he believes is in the best interest of the people being robbed and goes along with the robbery as if he’s a willing participant. Once he’s alone and in the company of this bad influence he experiences what so many youth find happens to them, he begins to question his home training.</div>
<div>Also another ongoing event or more of a growing revelation throughout the story is the relationship and challenges that Slip’s parents discover, face, and eventually resolve. The father is very strict and believes his wife babies their son, yet he spends very little time with him because he’s trying to make money for the family. The mother is unhappy having given up her career for the move and has become a housewife looking for fulfillment. However, I’m proud that both situations provide enlightenment and growth for Slip, his parents, and other people around them.</div>
<div><br/><br/><strong>BPM: Who were your favorites? Are your characters from the portrayal of real people?<br/></strong>RB: Slip is definitely my favorite because we get to see him grow. We watch him go through some of the natural occurrences of young manhood and also see him help others. I like the fact too that through him we get to witness how our young people sometimes see, feel, and experience their family life. I also like Zena, the object of his puppy love: she’s a feisty character like many young ladies her age. Evelyn Henderson I think surely portrays the thread of her family, I like her spirit. And yes, I think these characters portray people most of us are familiar with in one way or another.</div>
<div><br/><br/><strong>BPM: What are some of their specific issues, needs or problems addressed in this book?<br/></strong>RB: Well this is a coming-of-age story so I wanted to address a few things 14 year-old boys go through at that age. Things like: first kiss and puppy love, sibling rivalry, wanting to be heard, recognized and understood: in this case Slip wants all this from his dad. The story also briefly addresses and without being preachy the importance of staying a virgin until married, the perils of bad association, drinking, and smoking. Also, I show how family issues affect our children whether they speak on it or not. As parents we can’t be with our children all the time and there are times our kids are faced with tough people and touch choices, but if we raise them right most of the time then can prevail over them. This story shows that and also shows how we as parents have growing to do as well.</div>
<div><br/><strong>BPM: What do you think makes your book different from others on the same subject? Share a few of your reviews.<br/></strong>RB: My story is different because I chose to write it from a child’s point of view and simply show realistically that as parents and a family unit that we all have growing to do. I also feel my story is different because it also shows that while a two parent home is best for a child, providing is not all there is. <br/><br/>A child needs a parent’s attention and time as well. Then, to add entertainment and excitement for the young curious mind I gave Slip the whimsical gift of premonition, an asset that adds a bit of mystery to his life almost as much as his quest to discover who his mysterious neighbor is. So you have a mixture of real life issues and discoveries, sprinkled with a little mystery and suspense. I’ve also included 10 workbook questions at the end of the book to query the reader about what they got from the story and to address some things going on in their own life. Also, as a poet I wanted to entertain the reader in another way and did the synopsis poetically and included another poem at the end.</div>
<div><br/><br/><strong>Early reviews for Young Adult Novella: A Slip In the Right Direction<br/></strong> "A Slip In The Right Direction speaks to an all too familiar reality of America's Black and Brown folk who are in a day-today struggle to survive."<br/><strong>---Bruce George, Co-Founder of Def Poetry Jam and Founder of The Bandana Republic</strong></div>
<div><strong><br/><br/></strong> "...Thought provoking and well written. Young readers will be texting their friends about the book and eagerly awaiting the sequel."<br/><strong>----Brian W. Smith, bestselling author of the novel BEATER</strong></div>
<div><br/><br/><strong>BPM: What makes you powerful as a person and a writer? Who are your mentors?<br/></strong>RB: I believe my power comes from the love of people and getting to know the “human condition.” I care about people, who they are, and why they do what they do, what motivates and drives them. I try to relay what I learn through my characters. My greatest mentor is my mother. Even now as a senior citizen she’s teaching me and showing me about how the twilight years of ones life can be. But seasoned writers like Alice Walker, Maya Angelou, Toni Morrison, J California Cooper and Zora Neale Hurston are on my list of admired wordsmiths. But trust me, that list is extended by a lot of new artists too, too long to list here.</div>
<div><br/><strong>BPM: A Legacy is something that is handed down from one period of time to another period of time. Finish this sentence: My writing offers the following legacy to future readers... <br/></strong>RB: My writing offers the following legacy to future readers... write from your heart & soul, believe in yourself, and your message will touch the heart & soul of others.<br/></div>
<div><br/><strong>BPM: Share with us your latest news or upcoming book releases.</strong> <br/>RB: I am working on a few things which include two adult novels. How Easy We Forget which is the story of a bored housewife and mother who goes outside her family looking for gratification and brings back serious problems for herself and family, but ultimately learns the lesson of being thankful for what you have or you can lose it. Also another family saga, Between The Tears And The Laughter, which takes place in Louisiana and is about the squabbles, lives, loves, and lessons of five siblings and how they gain insight into the real relation and secrets between their parents.</div>
<div>Also, I’m working on another chapbook of short stories and poetry entitled, It Just Ran Across My Mind. The Clifton Henderson series also continues next year with part 2 – A Stranger Called Me. This time Slip is about 16 in this story, now he’s got the girl, he’s a little cockier, a bit wiser, very popular, and just like his family and friends sometimes he doesn’t recognize who he has become or his own actions. His gift of premonition has increased and he’s weighed down with the knowledge of what to do about his neighbor who is no longer a mystery.<br/></div>
<div><br/><strong>BPM: How can our readers reach you online?</strong></div>
<div>RB: I can be reached at my cyber home which is <a href="http://www.rachelberry.webs.com/">http://www.rachelberry.webs.com/</a> and upcoming a home for Slip and his readers at: <a href="http://www.thecliftonhendersonseries.com/blog">http://www.thecliftonhendersonseries.com/blog</a>. I’m always happy to hear from my readers and can be reached at: <a href="mailto:rachelwrites2@yahoo.com">rachelwrites2@yahoo.com</a><br/></div>
<div><strong>BPM: Connect with Rachel Berry, CEO Kimathi Enterprises & Publishing Company</strong><br/><a href="http://www.rachelberry.webs.com/">http://www.rachelberry.webs.com/</a><br/><a href="http://www.blogtalkradio.com/Lady-Serenity">http://www.BlogTalkRadio.com/Lady-Serenity</a><br/><a href="http://www.google.com/profiles/AuthorRachelBerry">http://www.google.com/profiles/AuthorRachelBerry</a></div>
<br/><br/>Seeking Online Blog Tour Hoststag:thebookmarketingnetwork.com,2010-10-13:523145:BlogPost:3837532010-10-13T20:30:00.000ZElla D. Curryhttp://thebookmarketingnetwork.com/profile/EllaDCurry
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<p>My name is Ella Curry and I own <a href="http://www.edc-creations.com">EDC Creations Media Group</a>. We host five virtual author book tours per month through my company. We are currently seeking bloggers, radio hosts and book reviewers to join the 2011 virtual media tours! The hosts are rewarded with books and prizes from the authors and the publishing houses.…</p>
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<p>My name is Ella Curry and I own <a href="http://www.edc-creations.com">EDC Creations Media Group</a>. We host five virtual author book tours per month through my company. We are currently seeking bloggers, radio hosts and book reviewers to join the 2011 virtual media tours! The hosts are rewarded with books and prizes from the authors and the publishing houses.</p>
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<p>If you would like to have a few of today's most talented authors stop by your blog and discuss their books, please email me at: <a href="mailto:edc_dg@yahoo.com">edc_dg@yahoo.com</a> Please use this subject line: <em>Blogging for Black Books</em>. It is not a hard task to become a host blogger. I will send you the material from the author's tour and you would post it to your blog. Once the information is on your blog, you would ask your network to stop by and chat with the author. The host blogger decides what genre and type of books that they will feature and how often they would like to participate.</p>
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<p>Our primary goal is to have as many readers meet the author in one month as possible. It would be a pleasure to add your blog to the virtual author tours. If you have an online magazine, newsletter, radio show or chat board, we would love to bring exciting authors your way. Bookclubs, we host weekly video chats just for you too! All of our book promotions are geared toward introducing readers to books that they might not know about yet.</p>
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<p><strong>We are also seeking book reviewers for the blog tours.</strong> We would send the host about 4 books per month to review in a two week period of time. The host would write a review for the book, giving their honest opinion of the quality of the writing and the overall book. This is a fabulous way to read books from various genres. If you like the author this time, you might consider purchasing other books. If you would like to become a book tour reviewer, email me at: <a href="mailto:edc_dg@yahoo.com">edc_dg@yahoo.com</a> I would love to have you!</p>
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<p>Share this email with your friends and any book lovers that you know. The publishing houses send me about 50 books per month to have reviewed, we would love to share these with the every day reader too. We need people who are NOT in the publishing industry to review these books.</p>
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<p>Ella Curry, president of Black Pearls Magazine</p>
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<p></p>Raising Him Alone: An Interview with David Millertag:thebookmarketingnetwork.com,2010-09-15:523145:BlogPost:3840152010-09-15T20:00:00.000ZElla D. Curryhttp://thebookmarketingnetwork.com/profile/EllaDCurry
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<p align="left">Across America, in the inner-city and in suburbia, single mothers struggle with raising boys alone. This issue has clearly emerged as one of the most consequential trends facing society today. And David Miller, co-author of the book, Raising Him Alone, is on a personal mission, standing watch, doing his part to support single mothers – Black single mothers in particular – and the positive development of Black males.</p>
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<p align="left">During my interview with Miller at the 2010 National Congressional Black Caucus Book Pavilion, his passion was contagious. Miller’s vision is for the well being of everyone involved in the struggle from the son to the mother or caregiver to the absent-father alike. Therefore, it is only natural that he would be co-founder of the Raising Him Alone Campaign, a national movement that executes the foundational principles he and co-author Matthew P. Stevens address in their book [Raising Him Alone].</p>
<p align="left"><br/>Single mother parenting was long thought to be primarily an African-American problem, stemming from poverty and poor education. However over the last decade, it has become an epidemic crossing both racial and class lines. “We started the campaign to really focus on Black and Latina moms,” says Miller. “But we get a tremendous amount of calls from White mothers. The issue is beyond an epidemic.”</p>
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<p align="left"><strong>BMIA: What is the Raising Him Alone campaign about?<br/></strong>D. Miller: The campaign is a movement to provide greater access to resources for single mothers and grandmothers throughout this country.</p>
<p align="left"><br/><strong>BMIA: Where does your passion for this movement or your connection to this issue come from?<br/></strong>D. Miller: When I was a freshman in college, my best friend was shot and killed standing next to me and I was 19-years-old. I was at Morgan, he was at Morehouse; some guys tried to rob us...they shot my friend in the back and he died in my arms. And since then I’ve dedicated my life to really improving the lives of children and families in this country. And so, I’m real clear that we’ve got to do this work in our communities, or else we’re not going to make it.</p>
<p align="left"><br/><strong>BMIA: When does the campaign kick-off? <br/></strong>D. Miller: The campaign kicked-off in January 2009, however we are still providing a strong front in 2010. We did a major launch in two cities: Baltimore and Newark, New Jersey. I invited some dynamic mothers who’ve raised sons to come and help me kick it off. Common’s [rapper, actor] mother, Dr. Mahalia Hines; Mos Def’s [rapper, actor] mother, Sheron Smith; and Talib Kweli’s [rapper, activist] mother, Dr. Brenda Greene. I brought them on-board to help me launch the two cities, and now we’ve expanded to Chicago and Philadelphia. These are our four main cities. But we’re working in communities across this country really doing some very interesting viable Web-based things like using Facebook to create discussion groups with moms. We’re creating a tremendous movement around serious parenting.</p>
<p align="left"><br/><strong>BMIA: What has been the response to campaign?<br/></strong>D. Miller: The response has been absolutely overwhelming. We average about forty phone calls and E-mails a week from mothers who are in some of the roughest parts of say, maybe Memphis, DC, or Newark, New Jersey, to moms that have MBA degrees, PhD degrees from excellent colleges and universities, who got divorced and for whatever reason, dad hasn’t stepped up. And so it’s been an amazing cross-section of parents from different socioeconomic backgrounds.</p>
<p align="left"><br/><strong>BMIA: Have you in any way included fathers in the campaign? <br/></strong>D. Miller: Yes. Historically, my background is I’ve written two other books about responsible fatherhood. And so, year one was really to launch the campaign and raise money. Year two has really been focused on launching the largest responsible fatherhood Web site you’ll find in this country which we’re gonna try to connect it with President Obama’s Responsible Fatherhood Initiative. I was in Washington three weeks ago speaking to all of the federal grantees that received responsible fatherhood money. The Web site is going to be for any dad: married dads, divorced dads, military; dads that are incarcerated, to really talk about what does it mean to be an exceptional father. And so dads are an integral part of the campaign.</p>
<p align="left"><br/><strong>BMIA: What type of information can single mothers expect from the book, Raising Him Alone?<br/></strong>D. Miller: In the book, we kind of roll out a blueprint of how to raise a son, as well as things like mentoring. Susan Taylor has a national initiative; Michael Baisden has a national initiative on mentoring. The reality is in all those initiatives, we’ve not gotten enough black and brown men to sign up and honor their commitment. So one of the things we talk about is, while we’re trying to find a mentor for the boy, there’s things mom has to do in the home. For example, number one is the boy can never be the man of the house. That’s a mistake that I think mothers make, particularly as boys get to adolescence. Moms say you’re the man of the house because your father is not here. And what happens with a lot of boys is they think because dad’s not here I need to step up and bring money in. So a lot of boys will start steeling cars, selling drugs…</p>
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<p align="left">You start to see a lot of pathologies exist because mom has told this 13-year-old that he’s man of the house. So a lot of what we’re trying to do is really work with community-based organizations and work with schools. We’ve created an awesome learning community so mothers can go to our Web site, sign up and they can receive free text messages, free voicemail message about being a good parent…about financial literacy tips. We send out an e-mail blast that goes out to about 11,000 mothers and grandmothers across the country.</p>
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<p align="left">We’ve created a Facebook group, Single Mothers Raising Boys, with over 1,000 mothers connected to that. The goal is also connecting mothers to resources, things like mental health; things like credit repair; a lot of stuff on co-parenting. I mean when you look at the divorce rates in our community, we’re in trouble. We’re in serious trouble.</p>
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<p><br/><strong>BMIA: Have you had any testimonials on the impact of the work you’re doing?<br/></strong>D. Miller: We’ve had some amazing testimonials. I’ll start with Ms. Mildred, a 74-year-old great-grandmother living in the projects in the West Ward in Newark, raising five boys by herself… hypertension and diabetes. When we went to go interview Ms Mildred, we were able to stop her from getting evicted from her apartment. We were able to connect her to free mental health services for both herself and for those boys. Even though the boys are all under 12-years-old, you started to really see some behavioral challenges with those boys. We can document many of the families that we’ve reached as well as the dads that we’ve reached.</p>
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<p>And that’s one of the reasons why we decided to create the fatherhood Web site. We met a brother in Michigan whose children lived in Atlanta, Georgia and we were able to re-connect him with his children. Because he was a long distance dad, we were able to work with him and work with the mom to develop some strategies. One of the first things we did was recommend that the dad buy a cell phone and mail it to the boy so the boy could call his dad. But we had to go through the mom to help her work through her own issues because they didn’t get married to say, this is something that can happen. And so, even being able to work through something as simple as communication with the father and son is another example.<br/></p>
<p>The Raising Him Alone Campaign seeks to create a larger community dialogue around the importance of supporting single mothers raising boys. Through partnerships with a host of organizations, they are mobilizing single mothers and absent-fathers to save our future, particularly our boys.</p>
<p><br/>The siren is blaring. The call to engage the issues in raising healthy, positive boys demands our attention. What price will society ultimately play if this trend continues? The clock is ticking.<br/>To learn more about Raising Him Alone, the book, and the work co-founders, David Miller and Matthew P. Stevens are doing with the Raising Him Alone Campaign, visit <a href="http://www.RaisingHimAlone.com">www.RaisingHimAlone.com</a>. <br/></p>
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<p><strong>BMIA.com Reporter Vanessa Werts and David Miller <br/></strong>David C. Miller, M.Ed. is the co-founder and Chief Visionary Officer of the Urban Leadership Institute, LLC, (<a href="http://www.urbanyouth.org">www.urbanyouth.org</a>) a social enterprise that focuses on developing positive youth development strategies. ULI provides strategic planning, professional development, positive youth development concepts and crisis management services.</p>
<p><br/>Thank you Lee McDonald from The Renaissance Group (TRG) for making this interview possible. View more articles on the BMIA blog: <a href="http://bmia.wordpress.com">http://bmia.wordpress.com</a><br/></p>
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<br/><br/><br/>Event Invite: Atlanta July 29 Black Pearls Chocolate Socialtag:thebookmarketingnetwork.com,2010-07-24:523145:BlogPost:3423442010-07-24T15:11:08.000ZElla D. Curryhttp://thebookmarketingnetwork.com/profile/EllaDCurry
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<p>It is indeed a great pleasure to invite you to Black Pearls Magazine's Bookclub Appreciation in Atlanta, GA. This fabulous night of live author readings and networking is scheduled for <strong>Thursday night, July 29, 2010</strong> at 7.00 pm. at the chic Hyatt Regency Atlanta.</p>
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<p><strong>Authors, this is the networking event of the summer!</strong> There will be 42 bookclub presidents, 3 TV/film executives, 4 magazine editors and 4 different newspapers attending this party. We also have 3 major publishing house reps and 3 literary agents as our special guests. Join us in Atlanta to announce your book to the insiders of the publishing industry!</p>
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<p>The <strong>Chocolate Social</strong> literary event is for all avid readers, journalist, local media, poets, artistsand authors to meet in an intimate setting in order to discuss the latest book releases. Black Pearls Magazine would like to honor the bookclubs and readers who create our foundation. FR*EE books will be given away to all the readers and bookclubs!</p>
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<p><strong>Ticket Information can be found here:</strong> <a href="http://bpmchocsocial.eventbrite.com"><strong>http://bpmchocsocial.eventbrite.com</strong></a> <strong><br/></strong>We look forward to partying with you at the ATL Chocolate Social. Each guest will receive a gift bag with a hard cover book valued at $20.00 or more. We have 6 titles that are not on the shelves yet!</p>
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<p><strong>Delicious food. Incredible books. Talented authors. What a combination for a memorable celebration!</strong> The event will start with a dinner buffet and hourly book giveaways. Over four hours, readers will meet 25 talented authors and poets. Each guest will receive a priceless gift bag filled with new books! One lucky guest will receive a $250.00 gift bag filled with books! This is sure to be a reader's paradise. Join us to meet the authors and to tell us about your readers group!</p>
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<p><strong>Date: Thursday Night, July 29, 2010 <br/>Time: 7:00 pm- 11:00 pm EST<br/>Location: Hyatt Regency Atlanta<br/>265 Peachtree Street, NE, Atlanta, Georgia 30303</strong></p>
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<p><strong>Please confirm your attendance by reserving your seat at the ATL Chocolate Social today.</strong> Your presence will be an encouragement for all the authors. This event will give youfour hoursto interact with your colleagues and meet new authors in the publishing industry. Ticket sales end on July 27, 2010. I can't wait to meet you and your guest!</p>
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<p></p>Conversation with author Nakia R. Laushaultag:thebookmarketingnetwork.com,2010-06-12:523145:BlogPost:3224542010-06-12T00:31:14.000ZElla D. Curryhttp://thebookmarketingnetwork.com/profile/EllaDCurry
<br></br><br></br><strong><span style="FONT-SIZE: large"><em>The Truth As I See It</em> by Nakia R. Laushaul</span></strong> <br></br><span style="FONT-SIZE: large"><font size="4">Author's Personal Introduction…</font></span><br></br><br></br><br></br>
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I love the written word. Ever since I was nine years old I knew that I wanted to write. I still remember the first real novel I ever read, and the impact that novel still has over my life. Somehow, life, love, and discontentment squeezed itself in between the coils of Gods purpose for my existence. I buried my dreams. <br/><br/>Whatever the case, it doesnt matter anymore. What is important is that I am here now and oh how happy I am to be exactly where I am, introducing myself to you. I commit to the integrity of my thoughts soulfully arranged on paper. <br/><br/><strong>I know this is the first you may have heard of me, but it won't be the last.</strong> <br/><br/>This is my dream, not to write poetry, but to tell stories. Stories that bruise, scab over, and finally heal as though there was never a bruise. There were so many nights I lie awake crying and thinking about what it really meant to be a woman, a mother, a sister, a daughter, a member of society, and most importantly a child of God. I thought it was insomnia (smile), but it was purpose calling out to me. <br/><br/>Finally, I put pen to paper and I let my fingers tap incessantly across my keyboard until the joy and pain within poured out of my spirit. I offer to you my stories in the form of poetry & prose. This is The Truth A I See It. Please enjoy.<br/><br/><b><span style="FONT-SIZE: large">Brink of Submission by Nakia R. Laushaul</span></b> <br/> <object width="445" height="364"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/vq5T85tMQ68&hl=en_US&fs=1&rel=0&color1=0x3a3a3a&color2=0x999999&border=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="never"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/vq5T85tMQ68&hl=en_US&fs=1&rel=0&color1=0x3a3a3a&color2=0x999999&border=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="never" width="445" height="364"></embed></object>
<br/><br/><br/><br/><strong><span style="FONT-SIZE: large">Intimate Conversation with author Nakia R. Laushaul</span></strong> <br/>Nakia R. Laushaul is currently employed as a Finance Administrator. She is a poet, novelist, and inspirational blogger. In her free time, she enjoys performing her poetry and hanging out with her teenage son. Nakia serves on the Board of Directors for a non-profit, KCCP, purposed to encourage arts participation in youth. Nakia is committed to challenging everyone in her reach to find compassion and empathy in the differences that exist among us all. <br/><br/><strong>View the video book introduction here: <a href="http://www.audioacrobat.com/note/CP8jN9GQ">http://www.audioacrobat.com/note/CP8jN9GQ</a></strong> <br/><br/><strong><br/>BPM: What makes you powerful as a person and a writer?</strong> <br/>The God in me makes me feel powerful. I have overcome so many obstacles in my life that tried, yet failed each time to break me. I woke up one day and felt like yeah I finally got this, I got me. I am no longer ashamed of where I come from, who I am, what I lack, what I have, or where I’m going. All I know is that I am writing with the authority of God and that makes me a powerful woman. <br/><br/><strong>BPM: Finish this sentence- My writing offers the following legacy to future readers...</strong> <br/>My hope is to inspire generations to come. I want future readers to know— if you follow the hollow ground I’ve walked on, it will take you generations to be free. Learn from the past and take the shortcut, young one — here, take this shortcut. <br/><br/><br/><strong></strong> My book is called, <em>The Truth As I See It: In Poetry & Prose</em>. It’s an inspirational collection of poetry and essays about everyday life from my point of view. Although I absolutely love poetry, I am a storyteller to the depths of my soul. Therefore, you will see a complete story in every poem. Every chapter tells a poetic story about You and Me, Love, God, Life, and how I came to be free in a way that every reader, no matter their favorite genre, will enjoy. <br/><br/><br/><strong>BPM: What specific situation or revelation prompted you to write your book?</strong> <br/>I have been (and still am) working on a novel for many years. I won’t even tell you exactly how many years it has been, not just yet (smile). All those years, I was afraid to write because I feared what I would come out of my pen and the impact it would have on others. I knew that whatever I wrote would be so drenched in truth that some people were bound to get their feelings hurt. In the process of avoiding what I was born to do, I was disobedient to God’s purpose, and my life was a mess. I woke up before dawn one day feeling distressed because God fills my head with so many thoughts, I don’t sleep well. <br/><br/>I found underneath my desk, a beautiful journal that I had never opened. Inside was an inscription by Picasso that read, “Everything you can imagine is real.” I wrote underneath, Then I imagine I love myself. I turned the page and wrote down all the reasons I loved myself. Those reasons turned into the first poem I wrote for this collection, <a href="http://www.audioacrobat.com/sa/WhdpHtk4">“I Am A Tree.”</a> By that evening, I had a title for the entire book, The Truth As I See It. It was all poetry in the beginning, but I was hooked on blogging; hence, prose entered the book. <br/><br/><br/><div style="BORDER-BOTTOM: medium none; BORDER-LEFT: medium none; BORDER-TOP: medium none; BORDER-RIGHT: medium none"><a style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 1em; FLOAT: left; CLEAR: left; MARGIN-RIGHT: 1em; cssfloat: left" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_0x79pr8wvas/TBKfrrnOsgI/AAAAAAAAC2U/RJwMwSAcxLQ/s1600/nakiafan2.jpg"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_0x79pr8wvas/TBKfrrnOsgI/AAAAAAAAC2U/RJwMwSAcxLQ/s320/nakiafan2.jpg"/></a><strong>BPM: Whom do you want to reach with your message in The Truth As I See It?</strong></div>
<p>Initially, The Truth As I See It was God’s attempt to reach me. God was calling out to me through my own voice, God to Nakia. Come in Nakia. I discovered so much about myself during the writing process. Now I know I can’t force anyone else to change. However, my goal is to encourage a positive and willing acceptance of what is true and right. (photo: fans at a special event for Nakia)<br/><br/><br/><strong><br/></strong></p>
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<p><strong>BPM: What are some of their specific issues, needs or problems addressed in this book?</strong> <br/>The thing with writing poetry is that others always assume every poem is about the poet. I can’t tell you how many poems are actually about you and what you are going through in your life, what I’ve read, or what I’ve overheard. I am a thief of juicy conversations. I wrote a poem about abortion, “Liberated,” that spawned from reading a Gwendolyn Brooks poem called “The Mother.” I heard the testimony of a famous gospel singer and wrote “Happy Mother’s Day.” <br/><br/>I wrote a poem that deals with what will surely happen to our future if we don’t do something called, “Deuteronomy.” Many of my messages are a bit taboo and I wrestled intensely with writing them, but either I stand up for what I believe in, or I should have called my book, The Lies I Tell Myself. That was not going to happen because I’m done with lying to myself just to make someone else feel comfortable. <br/><br/><br/><strong>BPM: How will reading your book shape the readers lives?</strong> <br/>When my readers put my book down, I want them to imagine me saying personally to them, “You are strong, you are beautiful, you can make it, and you are uniquely fashioned in His image. You are A Tree!” I want my readers to concentrate more on being who they are and not what others want them to be. I would like them to feel empowered enough to break away from generational curses and self-defeat, find their purpose, and truly live.<br/><br/><br/><strong>BPM: What was the most powerful poem in The Truth As I See It?</strong> <br/>I cannot pick a most powerful poem as each one tells a story that is special to me. I would very much appreciate if my readers would send me an email letting me know which poem affected them the most and why. On the other hand, my novel, <em>Running From Solace</em> is my baby waiting patiently to get here. I can’t wait to hear your thoughts on the excerpt I included at the end of The Truth As I See It.<br/><br/><br/><strong>BPM: What do you think makes your book different from others on the same subject?</strong> <br/>Ecclesiastes 1:9 What has been will be again, what has been done will be done again; there is nothing new under the sun. Since there is nothing new to be done, the only difference between my book and others’ is the way I choose to offer my poetic stories. I give them in a page turning, here’s the truth, now deal with it—plain and simple sort of way. You will not need a decoder to decipher the message because I give it straight up—no chaser, so be ready. <br/><br/><br/><strong>BPM: Share with us your latest news, awards or upcoming book releases.</strong> <br/>Presently, you can purchase and autographed copy of <em>The Truth As I See It: In Poetry & Prose</em> on my website. It will soon be available online at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and through other Internet sources where books are sold. I am currently working on my novel, <em>Running From Solace.</em> <br/><br/><br/><strong>BPM: How can our readers reach you online? Share with us your online contact info.</strong> <br/>I am a real life Social Butterfly, so I welcome you to rant it up with me on my blog, Random Rants of Truth of a Social Butterfly: <a href="http://nakialaushaul.blogspot.com/">http://nakialaushaul.blogspot.com/</a>.<br/></p>
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<p></p>MY WRITING GETS NO ATTENTION by Marc Lacytag:thebookmarketingnetwork.com,2010-03-14:523145:BlogPost:2901332010-03-14T15:39:49.000ZElla D. Curryhttp://thebookmarketingnetwork.com/profile/EllaDCurry
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<p><br></br>No attention? I know this is not coming from you because your friends and family are ecstatic at the fact that you’ve written a book and are a published author. Your former high school English instructor and her current writer’s guild have been following you as you’ve become versed in article publishing and blogging. Meanwhile, your name has a certain “buzz”…</p>
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<p><br/>No attention? I know this is not coming from you because your friends and family are ecstatic at the fact that you’ve written a book and are a published author. Your former high school English instructor and her current writer’s guild have been following you as you’ve become versed in article publishing and blogging. Meanwhile, your name has a certain “buzz” attached to it via the internet and your popularity has been increasing gradually. You recently found out a New York Times Best-Selling author has acquired a copy of your monthly e-newsletter and now wants to keep in touch with you. Things seem to be going very well. Fruits of your hard literary labor have become manifest at a quicker rate than your reading radar could have ever forecasted. You now feel “all things literary” while promises from your prose passion seem to be fulfilled generating a smile on your face. You’re saying to yourself how easy you could get accustomed to “this literary thing.”</p>
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<p><br/>Several months later, you reach a lull and all the writing (no pun) on your publishing wall leads to the fact that the honeymoon is over! No longer are you a fresh and new face in the game. The initial buzz people acquired from meeting you and reading your material for the first time exists no more. You feel like calling Dr. Phil because you’ve been a victim of a “one write stand.” The book review, tour stop inquiries, and interview requests have waned. Your amazon sales have dried up and you’ve exhausted all of your local contacts by which a booksigning or discussion could be scheduled. Your publishing bank account has been emptied, shaken, and turned upside down for loose change.</p>
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<p>But the only thing that falls out is a note that reads, “I need money.” At this point you are frustrated because everywhere you go, people are asking, “hey man, how’s the writing going?” Then while you’re in Wal-Mart shopping, the proverbial “Didn’t you write a book or something?” will most definitely be asked…even if it is six months after the release. You’ve reached a place where you just want to toss your pen and pad into the river and call it a career.</p>
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<p><br/>Go ahead and react the ways in which you want to react. But after the feelings wear off, make sure you leave the door cracked enough for common sense to seep back in. After it settles into your head, you’ll soon realize…it just “seems” as if your writing gets no attention because you are not getting the reaction now that was received months ago when your book first came out. Hello! Welcome to the life of a writer/author. One of these days you’ll realize that there is a difference between “inside the literary circle” and “outside the literary circle.” If someone is outside of the circle, they may know of one or two household names as far as authors and writers are concerned…but that’s it.</p>
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<p>However, with brand-new to mid-level authors (via popularity standards), it is almost a guarantee that the person will not be familiar with that author’s work. That is just how the cookie crumbles in the literary community. And if this fact alone depresses you, you may as well write your eulogy, climb into the wooden box, and just wait on the funeral. Keep in mind, some friends inquire about how your writing is going because they are genuinely happy for you. Do not expect them to know the nuances of what you do (unless you take time to break everything down). All they know is, “My boy gotta book and I’m happy for him. He’s successful…and I want to say I knew him when…” All of that is fine and dandy. Just remember, it is not up to them to know all of what you know about your career.</p>
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<p><br/>Writing can be a glamorous profession in some cases; but 90 percent of writers will tell you; there’s nothing glamorous about it. Factor in the business and political aspects and you’ve got yourself a crazy grind. But still, you must find a way to get past the various elements that govern/control the writing/authoring “business.” Understand the God given gift that allows you to put a “spin” on your writing belongs to you. God gave this to you. This is what should bring you joy. Then when another person gains some form of uplift or is impacted in a positive way…and let’s you know…THAT IS YOUR REWARD. That is all of the attention you need to stay influenced to keep churning out books/articles. Remember, your literary creative genius in a published format, may not yield an immediate financial return on investment.</p>
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<p><br/>Also, you may never be able to sell everyone inside/outside the literary circle on your writing; because EVERYONE IS NOT A WRITER. With that being the case, they may not be able to appreciate what you go through to be able to do what you do. Regardless of how anyone reacts, your passion is what drives you. If you are applying the level of passion needed daily in your writing; trust me, your writing will get all of the attention it needs and then some. It may not be today or tomorrow. But when it is time…IT’S TIME. I can’t wait to see you there!</p>
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<p><strong>About the Author</strong><br/></p>
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<p>Marc Lacy, a graduate of Alabama A&M University is a nationally renown, award winning poet/author and spoken word artist. He has performed all of over the country for many national literary events and spoken word venues. Marc is the author of Rock & Fire - Love Poetry from The Core, and The Looking Heart - Poetic Expressions from Within. He is also the producer of REFlux, RTIQLation, and LyriCode 256 spoken word CDs.</p>
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<p>Marc is the contributor to many anthologies such as: The Soul of a Man, Step up to The Mic, and Witness the Truth. Marc is a member of ArtNSoul Society of Expression, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Church Street CPCA, Huntsville Literary Association, and National Society of Black Engineers. He credits his faith in God and love of family for providing energy to succeed.</p>
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<p>Checkout his latest fiction book, Wretched Saints - When the Righteous Path Leads to Hell's Doorstep at: <a href="http://www.marclacy.com">www.marclacy.com</a>, <a href="http://www.myspace.com/mlacy">www.myspace.com/mlacy</a>, and <a href="http://www.facebook.com/marclacy">www.facebook.com/marclacy</a>.</p>
<p></p>Intimate Conversation with author Marc Lacytag:thebookmarketingnetwork.com,2010-03-14:523145:BlogPost:2901312010-03-14T15:36:31.000ZElla D. Curryhttp://thebookmarketingnetwork.com/profile/EllaDCurry
Intimate Conversation with author Marc Lacy<br />
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Meet Huntsville’s own Marc Lacy, a graduate of Alabama A&M University. He is a nationally renown, award winning poet/author and spoken word artist. He has performed all of over the country at many national literary events and spoken word venues. Marc is a contributing writer to RADAR<br />
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In The Summer…
Intimate Conversation with author Marc Lacy<br />
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Meet Huntsville’s own Marc Lacy, a graduate of Alabama A&M University. He is a nationally renown, award winning poet/author and spoken word artist. He has performed all of over the country at many national literary events and spoken word venues. Marc is a contributing writer to RADAR<br />
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In The Summer of 2009, Marc met up with the co-founder of HBO’s Def Poetry Jam, Mr. Bruce George and Poet Rene Reyes in Los Angeles to serve on the panel at The Annual “So you Think you can Spit?”poetic symposium for youth. Lacy credits his faith in God and love of family for providing energy to succeed.<br />
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<strong>Ella: Let the party begin! Marc, what makes you powerful as a person and a writer?</strong> Marc: I would not necessarily deem myself as a powerful person; but I do think that there is power in the written word. The more we learn about the craft and our abilities, the better off we will be in positioning ourselves to get the message out to the people. Thus creating a powerful force in the act alone.<br />
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<strong>Ella: Who are your mentors? Where do you find your inspiration?</strong> Marc: I have several mentors (who actually do not know that they are my mentors)...too many to name. But they are fiction, non-fiction writers as well as poets/spoken word artists. My hunger to become a better writer and a voice for the people, with faith in God, keeps my engine churning.<br />
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<strong>Ella: Finish this sentence- My writing offers the following legacy to future readers...</strong> Marc: A creative instinct which is the by-product of a hunger to always be the best that I can be...no matter what. Write better...and write the best.<br />
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<strong>Ella: Before we go too deep, Marc, I would like to take a minute to shine the light on your fabulous co-author.</strong> Assuanta Howard was born and raised in New York City. Howard is known for her dynamic and innovative persona. She began her career in higher education, serving over 17 years in various leadership roles. She managed grant funded programs with budgets over 3 million dollars. Howard is qualified to administer the Myers Briggs Type Indicator, a psychometric questionnaire designed to measure psychological preferences in how people perceive the world and make decisions. Howard took her extensive literacy and ESOL experience, leadership and program development expertise and established several business entities within the literary industry.<br />
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She is the proud founder of Asta Publications, LLC, a mainstream and self-publishing company and Asta Public Relations Services, a public relations firm that focuses on brand management and marketing campaigns for literary professionals.<br />
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<strong>Ella: Introduce us to Wretched Saints and the main characters.</strong> Marc: My book is a fiction short story collection which touches upon very sensitive matters...mainly "so-called" good people who call themselves walking the righteous path; but living an unrighteous lifestyle.<br />
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Wretched Saints provides a literary window through which we may possibly see traits of ourselves within one or more of the characters as they learn the hard way to listen when God is talking. Thus His signal, when digested properly allows suppression of sinful urges opening up the door, for spiritual growth.<br />
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<strong>Are you a Wretched Saint? Open the covers...and see.</strong><br />
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Of course our desire is to walk within The Kingdom's Neighborhood, but it can be very difficult leaving the alluring amenities of home. We have the protocol down pat; especially when others can witness us witnessing.<br />
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However, when backs are turned and the sun has set, the righteous hotness of the self-proclaimed saint can suddenly turn lukewarm. Although the tongue can no longer house rationalizations, we still find a way to verbally cover spiritual deficits...thus casting us further into a pit of unrighteous debt surrounded by several unused shovels.<br />
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<strong>Ella: What are some of their specific issues, needs or problems addressed in this book?</strong> Marc: Self-righteousness, reactionary, impulsive, arrogance, and hard-headedness just to name a few.<br />
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<strong>Ella: Who do you want to reach with your book and the message within?</strong> Marc: I honestly feel that saints, sinners, churched, un-churched, educated/uneducated, young/elderly professionals, and people of all races can identify with this book. However, if I had to choose a specific demographic, it would be those who want to "do right," but seriously struggle with it.<br />
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<strong>Ella: Ultimately, what do you want readers to gain from your book, Wretched Saints?</strong> Marc: God never stops working on us or others.<br />
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<strong>Ella: Share with us your latest news, awards or upcoming book releases.</strong> Marc: I (Marc Lacy) have been nominated as AAMBC Poet of the Year for 2010. Also, there are several spoken word products coming out during the summer and fall of 2010.<br />
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<strong>Ella: How can our readers reach you online?</strong> <a href="http://www.marclacy.com/">http://www.marclacy.com</a><br />
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<p></p>Make The Dream Happen by Pamela Samuels Youngtag:thebookmarketingnetwork.com,2009-11-01:523145:BlogPost:2461662009-11-01T09:03:09.000ZElla D. Curryhttp://thebookmarketingnetwork.com/profile/EllaDCurry
This year is slowly winding down. It is time to think about the New Year and what it will bring. Do you ever fantasize about leaving your current career behind and pursuing something totally different? Perhaps you've thought seriously about it for a day or a week, but then the fear of leaving the virtual security of your current job floods your head with dozens of sound reasons why you should stay put. Whether your dream is to write a novel, start your own business or go back to school, you can…
This year is slowly winding down. It is time to think about the New Year and what it will bring. Do you ever fantasize about leaving your current career behind and pursuing something totally different? Perhaps you've thought seriously about it for a day or a week, but then the fear of leaving the virtual security of your current job floods your head with dozens of sound reasons why you should stay put. Whether your dream is to write a novel, start your own business or go back to school, you can make it happen. Here are five tips that will help you begin your journey.<br />
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1. Find Time To Plan Your Career Move<br />
With the demands of work, family, church and community activities, you may feel you don't have a spare moment to even think about, much less pursue, your dream career. You're wrong. It may not be easy, but you can find free time where you least expect it. The next time you're taking a neighborhood jog or walking on the treadmill, use the time to mull over the plot for that book you've been wanting to write or to think about possible locations for the day spa you've dreamed of opening. Instead of listening to your favorite CD during your morning and evening commute, use the time to work on the business plan for your catering business. Even if it's only an hour a week, use it.<br />
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2. Don't Reinvent The Wheel<br />
You may not realize it, but you have a multitude of resources all around you – family, friends, colleagues, church members, sorority sisters, and even strangers. Don't be afraid to request an informational interview. People love to talk about themselves and many will be flattered to have someone asking them for advice. The Internet is also an invaluable resource.<br />
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3. Join Professional Organizations<br />
It's a good idea to surround yourself with others who share your interests and passion. There are dozens of professional groups whose sole function is to help their members develop their creative talents and realize their business goals. Find the organizations that can be most helpful to you and join them.<br />
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4. Understand That It Won't Happen Overnight<br />
Achieving your goal will take time. I recently read an article in Writer's Digest about a writer who received more than 400 rejection letters before getting his first book deal. Now that's what you call perseverance! There will no doubt be disappointments when things don't happen in accordance with your time schedule. But if you remain faithful and focused on your goal, it will happen.<br />
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5. Ignore The Naysayers<br />
We all know people who believe you should find a good job, work as hard as you can for 30 years, then retire and enjoy life. For them, the thought of leaving a secure, well-paying position for the uncertainties of entrepreneurial life is unthinkable. That kind of limited thinking won't help you realize your dream. You have decide what you want to do and go for it. And don't be surprised if you turn out to be your biggest obstacle. When that happens, just look your self-doubt squarely in the face and command it to go away.<br />
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So don't just dream your dream, make it happen!<br />
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Pamela Samuels Young is the Essence bestselling author of Murder on the Down Low, In Firm Pursuit, Every Reasonable Doubt and the newly released Buying Time. The former journalist and Compton native is the fiction writing expert for BizyMoms.com and is on the Board of Directors of the Southern California Chapter of Mystery Writers of America.Pamela served as legal consultant to the Showtime television series Soul Food. She is a frequent speaker on the topics of writing and self-empowerment. View her books here: <a href="http://www.pamelasamuels-young.com">http://www.pamelasamuels-young.com</a><br />
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<b>One Night with You by Francis Ray</b><br />
New York Times bestselling author Francis Ray continues her captivating series about the Grayson family and their circle of friends with One Night With You, as two people with no plans for romance find themselves blindsided by desire…<br />
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<b>When you first started writing, did you think you would ever write as many books as you have and have such a loyal following?</b><br />
Francis: I had no idea I would write this…
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<b>One Night with You by Francis Ray</b><br />
New York Times bestselling author Francis Ray continues her captivating series about the Grayson family and their circle of friends with One Night With You, as two people with no plans for romance find themselves blindsided by desire…<br />
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<b>When you first started writing, did you think you would ever write as many books as you have and have such a loyal following?</b><br />
Francis: I had no idea I would write this many book or have such a loyal following when I started writing. I simply keep trying to write the best book possible, and was blessed to find an editor who kept buying my books.<br />
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<b>What has been the best and the worst experience you've had on your literary journey?</b><br />
Francis: The best is after I sold my first book, I've never had a book that was rejected. The worst was walking away from one publisher and unsure if I'd find another publishing house that wanted my books. Scary. Scary.<br />
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<b>How long does it take you to write a novel?</b><br />
Francis: The time frame differs. I wrote ONE NIGHT WITH YOU, my November 03, release in 3 months. IT HAD TO BE YOU, Book #4 in the Grayson Friends series, and the last book I wrote took six weeks.<br />
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<b>Have you always wanted to be a writer?</b><br />
Francis: No, the writing bug didn't hit me until I read SHANNA by Katherine Woodewiss. By her third book I knew I wanted to write similar books. The difference was I wanted people of color to take center stage.<br />
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<b>How did you get started writing?</b><br />
Francis: I joined my local chapter of Romance Writers of America, North Texas Romance Writers of America. I'm proud to say I won the first service award, The Yellow Rose. The friendships and mentors were invaluable. I can honestly say that without them I would not be published now.<br />
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<b>Do you remember the very first story you ever wrote? What age were you when you wrote it? Was it romance even then?</b><br />
Francis: I had no idea I wanted to write until Woodewiss' third book. The first story I wrote was Wife For Hire for Black Romance. I was an adult.<br />
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<b>Since romance novels have a pretty set formula that they follow, how difficult do you find it to continue to write stories that will make loyal romance readers overlook that aspect of the book?</b> Francis: The only set formula I can see is that hero and heroine are at odds, but by the end of the story they're in love and the writer has tested that love so the reader knows that whatever happens in their lives their love is strong enough to endure. I'd say the possibilities are endless. My plotting skills, not the parameters, is the challenge I face.<br />
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<b>Several romance authors have ventured into writing in other genres such as mystery, etc. Have you ever considered taking that step also?</b><br />
Francis: I wanted to write Christian fiction and was blessed to have been given that opportunity when Harlequin publishes, HOW SWEET THE SOUND. I've thought of writing young adult but I haven't gotten past three pages.<br />
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<b>What is your favorite part of the writing process?</b><br />
Francis: The actual writing is probably my favorite part. Starting a new book is always scary. I plot slow. And despite my best intention, I always have loads of research on my character's profession, the setting, even the cars they drive..<br />
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<b>What is the hardest part of writing for you?</b><br />
Francis: I guess the hardest part of writing is plotting. If I can't see it, no matter how wonderful the story might be, I can't write it.<br />
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<b>What challenges have you faced in your literary journey? How did you overcome them?</b><br />
Francis: Probably the biggest challenge in my literary journey was finding a publisher who wanted to publish African-American romances. Then, when I did find a publisher, distribution was spotty at best. If the book did make it to an outlet, the challenge was getting readers not to think the book was badly written because it was written by an African-American. I overcame the challenge by continuing to write and believing that I had a story to tell that people wanted to read.<br />
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<b>What are your best and worst experiences as a writer?</b><br />
Francis: The best is after I sold my first book I have never had a book that was rejected. The worst was walking away from one publisher and unsure if I'd find another publishing house that wanted my books. Scary. Scary.<br />
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<b>What is the one thing that has surprised you the most during your writing career?</b><br />
Francis: That people think all published authors are wealthy.<br />
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<b>What authors influence your work?</b><br />
Francis: Katherine Woodewiss, Elizabeth Lowell, Amanda Quick, and Nora Roberts.<br />
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<b>What are you currently working on?</b><br />
Francis: I'm working on BECAUSE OF YOU, Book # 6 in the Grayson Friends series.<br />
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<b>How may we contact you online?<br />
</b> Website: <a href="http://www.francisray.com">www.francisray.com</a><br />
Blogspot: <a href="http://www.francisrayblog.com">www.francisrayblog.com</a><br />
Myspace: myspace.com/francisray<br />
Fanclub: readersoffrancisray@yahoogroups.com<br />
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<b>Latest Release: One Night with You</b><br />
November 03, 2009<br />
Series: Grayson Friends Series<br />
ISBN-13: 9780312365066<br />
ISBN-10: 0312365063<br />
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Hello Martha! It is such a pleasure to have you on The Black Authors Network author's tour. The Give the Gift of Knowledge tour is used to expand the variety of books that our readers receive each month. Your book is a welcomed edition. Tell us a little about you and your passion for writing.<br />
MAT: I am a sixty year old grandmother of four. My writing career, until the last few years, has been one of those “don’t quit your day job arrangements”. I am…
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Hello Martha! It is such a pleasure to have you on The Black Authors Network author's tour. The Give the Gift of Knowledge tour is used to expand the variety of books that our readers receive each month. Your book is a welcomed edition. Tell us a little about you and your passion for writing.<br />
MAT: I am a sixty year old grandmother of four. My writing career, until the last few years, has been one of those “don’t quit your day job arrangements”. I am a tax professional who discovered early on that my creative writing skills came in handy when writing client letters to the IRS. My passion for writing becomes evident in my books. It is a blessed opportunity to give birth to a character and watch them grow throughout the development of the story.<br />
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Introduce us to the story behind the book, In the Land of Cotton:</b><br />
MAT: As a child growing up in Memphis I could not have known that the Boyd family, the main characters in In the Land of Cotton, would have such a haunting effect on me. Last fall, their indelible personas became overwhelming. They were all I could think about. I sat down one afternoon and the book began to flow to paper. I still had vivid memories of Cypress Grove, a primitive farm the Boyd family had lived on since the days of the Civil War. They had no electricity, no running water and certainly no refrigeration yet they wanted for nothing. It was a step back in time but, as a child, I wanted to be part of that. As the reader journeys through the 1960's, they travel along side the Boyd family as they experience the historic events of that decade. You will find as a reader that you will become immediately vested in the characters. The Boyd's have the voice for every Black American that lived through those turbulent times.<br />
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We would like to explore some of the Intimate moments in the book. Read on as Martha takes us inside.<br />
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Martha, in your own words, tell us why this book was meant to be written.<br />
MAT: In the Land of Cotton is a provocative and emotional chronicle of a young, inquisitive white girl coming of age in the color divided South of the fifties and sixties. My story places you smack dab in the middle of the Civil Rights Movement. It’s a heart-felt journey through American history that weaves a tale of forbidden friendships, misconceptions and human nature… human nature at its best and worst.<br />
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After all of these years I suddenly became compelled to write the story of Silas and his family. I wanted this new generation to know that it hasn’t been that long since black families lived in seclusion with no electricity…no running water or sanitation…no telephones or refrigeration. My heart is always in my words as I define that sole-mates are forever and true love..really is colorblind. I wanted to remind the people of my generation of how long this journey has been; and to the younger generations, I wanted to present a time capsule of events so they would never forget the anguish, fear and tremendous sacrifices of their ancestors. In light of this year’s Presidential Election, In the Land of Cotton defines a beacon of hope for any individual, who has ever felt different or longed for more out of life.<br />
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Beside Lucy, the part-time maid for the family, what made you so drawn to the woods?<br />
MAT: It was the “not knowing”. It was the excitement of going somewhere no white person had ever been. It was the wanting to belong to something bigger than myself.<br />
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(Snippet From Cotton) Not smoke like the woods was on fire but smoke like came out of a fireplace; soft, mesmerizing smoke that called you to come explore the woods, smoke that carried your imagination and made promises of a different life, far far away from the one you were living.<br />
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When did you know you were in love with Silas your childhood friend?<br />
MAT: One evening after Silas walked me back to the “white neighborhood.” We were always terrified someone would see us. It would have been tragic. Silas, who was an African American male, could have been killed but, we always took the chance.<br />
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(Snippet From Cotton) I stood there holding my bike like some anchor that tethered me to the ground I was standing on. I watched Silas until he completely disappeared into the woods then waited a few more minutes after that, in case he returned.<br />
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At the peek of the Civil Rights Movement when did you realize there still remained tension between the North and the South?<br />
MAT: When martial law became the order of the day. When southern Governors stood chained to university doorways. When buses were bombed and almost daily we heard about some southern Black school that had been burned.<br />
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(Snippet From Cotton) Martial law was declared in the South. Robert Kennedy, the Attorney General got involved and once again, Walter Cronkite had a television camera in every nook and cranny, capturing every slur and clubbing. For days he regurgitated the entire travesty right into our living rooms. The majority of country was enraged but here in the south, it was just another day in Dixie.<br />
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Did Silas share your feelings and deep emotional bond?<br />
MAT: Silas always appreciated the unspoken line in the sand. Inter-racial marriages were against the law in most states and prejudice ran high. “The Dream” was spoken of often by everyone; trouble was it was totally out of everyone’s reach and we all knew it.<br />
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(Snippet From Cotton) We finished our picnic with small talk about his daily routine and the friends he’d met. Even Silas used color as a first descriptor. We were a long way from Martin Luther King’s dream. We were certainly a long way from mine.<br />
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Was there a sense that time was short for you and the Boyds? Did you feel complete racial equality would ever be realized?<br />
MAT: The country had come so far in such a short period of time I knew we had reached the point of no return. Civil Rights and racial equality were marching through the streets of the South. At the same time, I felt it would be generations before racial equality would become the way of life.<br />
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(Snippet From Cotton) I thought about what Lucy had said about poverty being generational. I thought the advancement of civil rights would most probably be generational also. I thought that the Wallace’s (Governor of Alabama) of the world would eventually die off and each generation that followed would be raised to be less prejudice. I thought surely at some point all the seedlings that had been planted would eventually grow into strong trees and under their branches we would all live in harmony. I hoped that would be in Silas and my lifetime.<br />
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Thank you Martha for sharing with us! How may the readers contact you?<br />
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Martha A. Taylor, Author, "In the Land of Cotton"<br />
Email: Taylortsg@Aol.com<br />
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ISBN:978-1432734718<br />
Purchase is In the Land of Cotton by Martha A. Taylor from AmazonCapital BookFest 5th Anniversarytag:thebookmarketingnetwork.com,2009-09-17:523145:BlogPost:2365842009-09-17T13:00:20.000ZElla D. Curryhttp://thebookmarketingnetwork.com/profile/EllaDCurry
Hello! I would love to meet any of the fellow booklovers from DC/MD/VA area at the Capital BookFest 5th Anniversary, Saturday, October 3, 2009. I will lead a reading session and this would be a great place for us to meet! If you love books and want to share with us your favorites, come on out and join us. Email me at: edc_dg@yahoo.com if you are attending this year. Ella Curry, EDC Creations<br />
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Hello! I would love to meet any of the fellow booklovers from DC/MD/VA area at the Capital BookFest 5th Anniversary, Saturday, October 3, 2009. I will lead a reading session and this would be a great place for us to meet! If you love books and want to share with us your favorites, come on out and join us. Email me at: edc_dg@yahoo.com if you are attending this year. Ella Curry, EDC Creations<br />
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<div><strong><span style="font-size:180%;">5th Anniversary Capital BookFest</span></strong> Saturday, October 3, 2009
Time: 10am-7pm EST<br />
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Boulevard at the Capital Centre<br />
900 Capital Centre Boulevard, Largo 20774<br />
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<div><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">Celebrating 5 Years of Strengthening Families through Reading</span></strong>
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<div>Event Description: Presented in partnership with the Department of Parks and Recreation, the Bookfest features author readings, publishing workshops, poetry performances, children's storytelling, teen programs, and over 75 vendors. Free books to the first 1,000 people.
The authors talks include discussions with Nelson George, Tim Reid, Liza Mundy (Michelle Obama: Biography), Sonya Sones, Marita Golden, Lori Nelson, Ronald Cotton (Picking Cotton), Chef Gillian Clark, Sahar Simmons, Le Hinton, Victoria Christopher Murray, W. Ralph Eubanks, Lucille Clifton, Omar Tyree, Kimberly Seals Allers (The Mocha Moms Manual), Charisse Nunes (I am Barack Obama children’s book), and several teen authors.<br />
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This year, in response to President Barack Obama’s call to service, the Capital BookFest and the Prince George’s County Department of Social Services will team up to promote healthy homes for children in foster care. Meet Ella Curry of EDC Creations for live reader interviews! Visit <a href="http://www.capitalbookfest.org/">http://www.capitalbookfest.org/</a> for a schedule of events. All ages welcome. Cost: FREE admission<br />
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Kwame Alexander, a poet, publisher, playwright, producer, dynamic speaker, and performer, is the author of eight books -including the best-selling Do The Write Thing: 7 Steps to Publishing Success, Kupenda: Love Poems, Dancing Naked on the Floor: poems and essays, and The Way I Walk, a collection of young adult short stories.<br />
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He has conducted standing-room only publishing workshops, delivered awe-inspiring keynote speeches, and performed his cutting-edge brand of poetry to audiences at numerous conferences, colleges and venues throughout the world, including: Stratford-on-Avon, Brixton Town Hall, Oberlin College, UC Berkeley, Hampton University, Duke University, University of Maryland, America's Choice National Conference, Baltimore Writers Alliance, and the Gwendolyn Brooks Writers Conference.<br />
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Alexander has produced over two-hundred literary related special events, the most recent being the First Annual Capital BookFest, a major literary arts festival sponsored by The Washington Post, Chick-fil-A, and The Literacy Council of Prince George's County. Dubbed a "phenom" in the poetry world by The Charleston (SC) City Paper, Alexander has wowed audiences with his electric readings and performances at coffeehouses, theatres, and universities across the country and abroad. In 2002, 2004, and 2005 Alexander was selected as a special guest author for the Library of Congress Poets at Noon Series, and The Washington Post-Maryland Center for the Book Evening in The Stacks Gala.<br />
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The founder of two book publishing companies, BlackWords Press and Do The Write Thing , this publishing veteran of over fifteen years is responsible for some of the most progressive, original and exciting fiction and non-fiction on the shelves today. He has published over forty authors in different genres, including: M. Dion Thompson, former Baltimore Sun reporter and author of the critically-acclaimed historical novel Walk Like A Natural Man; Lalita Noronha, author of the short story collection, Where Monsoons Cry; and Michael Datcher, Today Show Book Club Awardee and editor of Tough Love: The Life and Death of Tupac Shakur . Kwame Alexander has served as a judge for several local and national literary awards, including the Georgia Writer's Awards, and the Washington, DC Parkmont Poetry Awards. Among his many board appointments are The CityLit Project, Baltimore's Artscape Festival, and the Hippodrome Arts & Education Committee. Alexander is a graduate of Virginia Tech, where he studied under renowned poet Nikki Giovanni.<br />
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He lives in Northern Virginia with his wife and daughter, where he hosts a weekly radio program, Word of Mouth, and serves as poet-in-the-schools for Crossland High School/Prince George's County Schools. When not working on several new and exciting book and TV/film projects, he enjoys reading, writing, and a good game of chess.</div>Murder on the Down Low Book Tourtag:thebookmarketingnetwork.com,2009-09-10:523145:BlogPost:2351012009-09-10T13:28:43.000ZElla D. Curryhttp://thebookmarketingnetwork.com/profile/EllaDCurry
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<h2>Join Pamela Samuels Young on a virtual tour…</h2>
EDC Creations and the Sankofa Literary Society announces the official virtual book tour of Pamela Samuels Young, the critically-acclaimed author of In Firm Pursuit, Every Reasonable Doubt, Murder on the Down Low and the upcoming anticipated thriller, Buying Time. From September 1 to October 30, 2009, follow Pamela on an interesting journey all over the Internet from the comfort of your home. This…
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<h2>Join Pamela Samuels Young on a virtual tour…</h2>
EDC Creations and the Sankofa Literary Society announces the official virtual book tour of Pamela Samuels Young, the critically-acclaimed author of In Firm Pursuit, Every Reasonable Doubt, Murder on the Down Low and the upcoming anticipated thriller, Buying Time. From September 1 to October 30, 2009, follow Pamela on an interesting journey all over the Internet from the comfort of your home. This virtual book tour is brought to you by EDC Creations Media Group. To learn more about Pamela’s virtual tour, visit her <a href="http://www.blackpearlsmagazine.com/pamelasyoung.htm" target="_blank">online media center.</a><br />
<h2>Give the Gift of Knowledge Campaign</h2>
<p>EDC Creations announces the launch of the 2009-2010 Give the Gift of Knowledge Campaign, bringing readers and authors together to help improve literacy and change lives through the gift of books. Explore our tour to meet authors on book tours and our virtual tour partners as well. Share with us all of your favorite books, poetry, plays and offer the authors some insider information. If you would like to become one of our virtual tour partners, feel free to mail the founder, Ella Curry, with your request. Email Ella at: <a href="mailto:elladcurry@edc-creations.com">elladcurry@edc-creations.com</a>
A sincere thank you to all of our wonderful tour hosts, readers and book club members who continue to support us and our authors and business owners. During our travels, we meet so many wonderful people and we look forward to meeting more of you, getting to know you and providing what you need to satisfy your literary appetite.<br />
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If you have not done so already, please sign up for our newsletter to stay abreast of new literary events and the latest book news, reviews and author tours. We select 4 newsletter subscribers each week to review newly released books for us. Register here for the <a href="http://www.feedblitz.com/f/f.fbz?Sub=301498" target="_blank">Sunday News from EDC Creations Media Group</a>.<br />
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<b>Prizes for Bloggers and Reviewers</b><br />
We offer special gifts for those who support the authors during our <i>Intimate Evening</i> reading series and to those who respond to the posts! To become eligible to win 1 of 5 copies of <i>Murder on the Down Low</i> by Pamela Samuels Young, follow Pamela on her virtual tour and leave comments at the blog stops and interviews. The lucky winners will be announced on EDC Creations' <a href="http://edcmagazine.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Black Pearls Magazine blog</a> on November 7, 2009!<br />
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<b>How to join the Murder on the Down Low Tour</b><br />
If you would like to follow Pamela Samuels Young's, Murder on the Down Low virtual book tour, visit her <a href="http://www.blackpearlsmagazine.com/pamelasyoung.htm">online media center</a> frequently at for the tour schedule. Meet her on the sites listed and add your comments or reviews.<br />
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If you would like to host author Pamela Samuels Young on your site, blog, radio show or magazine, please visit her online media center and select promotional material that will Give the Gift of Knowledge to your network.<br />
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Thank you all for Giving the Gift of Knowledge! Make sure to check out our bookshelves for gifts and books that change lives!<br />
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Ella Curry, president of EDC Creations<br />
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<b>EDC Creations- Book Stores<br />
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<p><strong><span style="font-size:180%;">Pamela Samuels Young's Schedule</span></strong></p>
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<h2>Audio Presentations</h2>
<b>Radio Interviews</b><br />
<b>Murder on the Down Low Book Launch Party</b><br />
Author: Pamela Samuels Young<br />
<a href="http://www.blogtalkradio.com/Black-Author-Network/2009/08/18/Murder-on-the-Down-Low-by-Pamela-Samuels-Young">Black Authors Network Radio Show</a><br />
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<b>Urban Literary Review Radio Show</b><br />
Sept. 11, 2009 at 9:00pm EST<br />
Call in number is (347) 215-8932<br />
<a href="http://www.blogtalkradio.com/urbanliteraryreview">Host Martin Pratt</a><br />
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<strong>AAMBC Showcase Radio Show<br />
</strong> Sept. 17, 2009 at 7:00pm CST<br />
Call in number: (646) 716-4093<br />
<a href="http://www.blogtalkradio.com/AAMBC/2009/09/18/Get-to-Know-Pamela-Samuels-Young-Sherryle-K-Jackson">Host: Tamika Newhouse</a><br />
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<strong>Off the Pages podcast at TalkShoe</strong><br />
Oct. 7, 2009 at 9:00 pm EST<br />
Call in number: (724)444-7444- Call ID:60248<br />
<a href="http://www.offthepagespodcast.com/">Host: LaTricia Smith</a><br />
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<h2>Intimate Evening Reading Series</h2>
<strong>Murder on the Down Low Introduction</strong> <a href="http://www.audioacrobat.com/play/WhLPNrBQ">Pamela shares the plot of MODL</a><br />
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<strong>Pamela Samuels Young, Chapter 8, Murder on the Down Low</strong><br />
<a href="http://www.audioacrobat.com/play/WHcpQgFQ">"Meet Auntie Pearl Washington from Murder on the Down Low"</a><br />
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<strong>Pamela Samuels Young, Chapter 2, Murder on the Down Low</strong><br />
<a href="http://www.audioacrobat.com/play/WRMgpywQ">"Meet Special from Murder on the Down Low"<br />
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<h2>Week 1 Meet the Author</h2>
<p><strong>EDC Creations Media Launch</strong> <a href="http://www.blackpearlsmagazine.com/pamelasyoung.htm">Announcing Murder on the Down Low to Bookclubs</a>
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<strong>EDC Creations Best Books Summer 2009<br />
</strong> <a href="http://edcmagazine.blogspot.com/2009/06/first-quarter-best-books-2009.html">Top books reviewed by EDC Creations review team</a><br />
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<strong>Black Pearls Magazine Online</strong><br />
<a href="http://www.blackpearlsmagazine.com/home.html">September Issue-Legends and Leaders</a></p>
<p><strong>Black Pearls Magazine Blog</strong> <a href="http://edcmagazine.blogspot.com/2009/09/audio-murder-on-down-low.html">Audio Preview and Reading of Murder on the Down Low</a>
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<strong>Authors on Tour Reading Room</strong><br />
<a href="http://www.blackpearlsmagazine.com/readingroom.html">Bookclub suggested reading material</a><br />
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<strong>Sweet Soul Sisters Bookclub</strong><br />
<a href="http://www.facebook.com/search/?q=sweet+soul+sisters&init=quick#/posted.php?id=1814106434">Facebook Notes and Links<br />
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<strong>Author Arlinda McGlothin Spotlights</strong><br />
<a href="http://www.lindarinsights.blogspot.com/">http://www.lindarinsights.blogspot.com</a><br />
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<strong>Unika Molden The Unique Reviewer</strong><br />
<a href="http://www.theuniquereviewer.blogspot.com/">http://www.theuniquereviewer.blogspot.com</a><br />
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<strong>AAMBC Book Tours Spotlight</strong><br />
<a href="http://www.aambcbooktours.blogspot.com/">http://www.aambcbooktours.blogspot.com</a><br />
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<strong>Create A Unique Xperience with Unika<br />
</strong> <a href="http://createauniquexperience.blogspot.com/">http://createauniquexperience.blogspot.com</a><br />
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<strong>Motown Writers Network</strong><br />
<a href="http://motownwriters.com/">http://motownwriters.com</a><br />
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<strong>Michigan Murder and Mayhem<br />
</strong> <a href="http://michiganmurderandmayhem.com/">http://michiganmurderandmayhem.com</a></p>
<p><strong>Black Authors Network Community</strong> <a href="http://profilesinblack.blogspot.com/2009/09/murder-on-down-low-book-launch-party.html">Book Launch Party on BAN Radio
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</a> <strong>The International Book Club Guild</strong><br />
<a href="http://slsbookclubcenter.ning.com/">http://slsbookclubcenter.ning.com</a><br />
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<strong>Black History 365 Network</strong><br />
<a href="http://blackhistory365.ning.com/">http://blackhistory365.ning.com</a><br />
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<strong>EDC Creations 2009 Fall Authors on Tour<br />
</strong> Eblast: <a href="http://tinyurl.com/fallauthorspart1">http://tinyurl.com/fallauthorspart1</a><br />
Purchase books: <a href="http://tinyurl.com/supportfalltour">http://tinyurl.com/supportfalltour</a><br />
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<h2>Week 2 Live Your Dreams</h2>
<p><strong>EDC Creations Facebook Notes</strong> <a href="http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/note.php?note_id=123900654345">Murder on Down Low Intro</a></p>
<p><strong>Black Authors Network at Facebook</strong> <a href="http://www.facebook.com/topic.php?uid=21472583329&topic=10497">Murder on Down Low Interview</a>
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<strong>Black Business Women Online</strong><br />
<a href="http://sistapreneurs.ning.com/forum/topics/make-the-dream-happen-by">Meet the community<br />
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</a> <strong>Momlogic Community</strong><br />
<a href="http://momlogic.ning.com/forum/topics/make-the-dream-happen-by">Meet the community</a></p>
<p><strong>"Write It Down"-A Website for Writers</strong> <a href="http://www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=63552&trk=hb_side_g">Meet the community</a>
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<strong>Published Authors Network<br />
</strong> <a href="http://www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=84480&trk=myg_ugrp_ovr">Meet the community</a><br />
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<strong>Reader's Entertainment<br />
</strong> <a href="http://www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=85248&trk=myg_ugrp_ovr">Meet the community</a><br />
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<strong>The Write Group</strong><br />
<a href="http://www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=113797&trk=myg_ugrp_ovr">Meet the community</a><br />
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<strong>Chocolate Pages Network</strong><br />
<a href="http://www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=1245907&trk=myg_ugrp_ovr">Meet the community</a></p>
<p><strong>Suspense and Thrillers at Shelfari</strong> <a href="http://www.shelfari.com/groups/11778/discussions/141056/What-are-you-reading-in-September-">Meet the community</a></p>
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<strong>Sankofa Literary Society</strong> <a href="http://paradigmshiftaap.vox.com/library/post/new-thriller-tackles-important-topic-for-black-women.html">Meet the community<br />
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<strong>Black Enterprise at LinkedIn</strong><br />
<a href="http://www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=81431&trk=myg_ugrp_ovr">Meet the community</a><br />
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<strong>Black Authors Network at LinkedIn</strong><br />
<a href="http://www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=163616&trk=hb_side_g">Meet the community</a><br />
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<strong>African American Female Leaders</strong><br />
<a href="http://www.linkedin.com/groupAnswers?viewQuestionAndAnswers=&gid=2048882&discussionID=6975197&goback=%2Eanh_2048882">Meet the community</a><br />
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<strong>WomenSuite at LinkedIn<br />
</strong> <a href="http://www.linkedin.com/groupAnswers?viewQuestionAndAnswers=&gid=166955&discussionID=6975383&goback=%2Eana_166955_1252531836661_3_1%2Eanh_166955">Meet the community</a><br />
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<strong>Authors of Fiction at LinkedIn</strong><br />
<a href="http://www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=92623&trk=myg_ugrp_ovr">Meet the community</a><br />
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<strong>Black Enterprise Networked<br />
</strong> <a href="http://www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=122845&trk=myg_ugrp_ovr">Meet the community</a><br />
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<strong>The Inklings</strong><br />
<a href="http://theinklings.groups.vox.com/">http://theinklings.groups.vox.com</a><br />
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<strong>The Beautiful People</strong><br />
<a href="http://hot.groups.vox.com/">http://hot.groups.vox.com</a><br />
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<strong>Verbal Penetrations</strong><br />
<a href="http://verbalpenetrations.groups.vox.com/">http://verbalpenetrations.groups.vox.com</a><br />
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<strong>African American by Association</strong><br />
<a href="http://africanamerican.groups.vox.com/">http://africanamerican.groups.vox.com</a><br />
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<strong>Monthly Book Club at Vox<br />
</strong> <a href="http://monthlybookclub.groups.vox.com/">http://monthlybookclub.groups.vox.com</a><br />
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<strong>Girl Talk at Vox<br />
</strong> <a href="http://chic.groups.vox.com/">http://chic.groups.vox.com</a><br />
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<strong>BeYourOwn.Personal.Library</strong><br />
<a href="http://byopl.groups.vox.com/">http://byopl.groups.vox.com</a><br />
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<strong>Mahogany Book Club at Vox</strong><br />
<a href="http://mahoganybookclub.groups.vox.com/">http://mahoganybookclub.groups.vox.com</a><br />
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<strong>Moms Who Shop at Vox<br />
</strong> <a href="http://shoppingmoms.groups.vox.com/">http://shoppingmoms.groups.vox.com</a><br />
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<h2>Week 4 Make Your Dreams Happen</h2>
<strong>Book Blogs</strong> <a href="http://bookblogs.ning.com/forum/topics/if-dan-brown-can-do-it-so-can">Meet the community</a><br />
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<strong>Tyra Show Community</strong><br />
<a href="http://tyrashow.ning.com/forum/topics/if-dan-brown-can-do-it-so-can">Meet the community</a><br />
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<strong>ESSENCE.com<br />
</strong> <a href="http://community.essence.com/forum/topics/make-the-dream-happen-by">Meet the community</a><br />
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<strong>Black Book Clubs</strong><br />
<a href="http://blackbookclubs.ning.com/profiles/blogs/female-mystery-writers-bring">Meet the community</a><br />
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<strong>Suspense/Thriller Writers on FB<br />
</strong> <a href="http://www.facebook.com/topic.php?topic=18581&uid=2397748813">Meet the community</a><br />
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<strong>Writers and Readers Unite<br />
</strong> <a href="http://www.facebook.com/topic.php?topic=10723&uid=69073710111#/topic.php?uid=69073710111&topic=10723">Meet the community</a><br />
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<strong>The Professional Black Woman</strong><br />
<a href="http://www.facebook.com/topic.php?topic=11683&uid=88527845274">Meet the community</a><br />
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<strong>Working Mother Magazine</strong><br />
<a href="http://www.facebook.com/topic.php?topic=10721&uid=6094538558#/topic.php?uid=6094538558&topic=10721">Meet the community</a><br />
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<strong>The Thinking Woman</strong><br />
<a href="http://thinkingwoman.groups.vox.com/">http://thinkingwoman.groups.vox.com</a><br />
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<strong>The Book Club at Vox<br />
</strong> <a href="http://bookclub.groups.vox.com/">http://bookclub.groups.vox.com</a><br />
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<strong>Social Media Group at Vox</strong><br />
<a href="http://socialmedia.groups.vox.com/">http://socialmedia.groups.vox.com</a><br />
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<h2>Week 5 The Making of Murder on the Down Low</h2>
<p><strong>EDC Creations Bulletin for Murder on the Down Low</strong> <a href="http://bulletins.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=bulletin.read&authorID=167145449&messageID=6550130536&hash=MIG%2fBgorBgEEAYI3WAOsoIGwMIGtBgorBgEEAYI3WAMBoIGeMIGbAgMCAAECAmYDAgIAwAQINN%2fEPd%2beTPUEEK1GYXesrteX1hJc20lprnsEcKsvy%2bapkzcOlB0RZg6eiLC3o2quex%2fNndpLqcy9QR8UQFVObftTVAjtmXUPnXCMBH7Dhj81ZejvqzX2QEy1Dvj4%2bcmTSxqSxlzdTByehSFOdH0JObuLG4luWKS0q4ydTF72dJWV%2b74R%2f3D0aJHHpFQ%3d">Meet the Myspace community</a>
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<strong>EDC Creations Myspace</strong><br />
<a href="http://www.myspace.com/edc1creations">Read the blog</a><br />
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<strong>Writing and Poetry Exposed<br />
</strong> <a href="http://forum.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=messageboard.viewThread&entryID=74500915&groupID=101363609&adTopicID=19&Mytoken=666A05C3-0AAE-416E-8D488362847EFBEF23541909">Meet the community</a><br />
<a href="http://groups.myspace.com/writingandpoetry">http://groups.myspace.com/writingandpoetry</a><br />
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<strong>Myspace Book Club</strong><br />
<a href="http://forum.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=messageboard.viewThread&entryID=74500931&groupID=100860442&adTopicID=19&Mytoken=D4FD449F-CEF7-45AC-BEBF4B9909D09F8C441743527">Meet the community</a><br />
<a href="http://groups.myspace.com/MyspaceBookClub">http://groups.myspace.com/MyspaceBookClub</a><br />
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<strong>African American Intellectuals</strong><br />
<a href="http://forum.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=messageboard.viewThread&entryID=74500942&groupID=100155232&adTopicID=8&Mytoken=142F8381-58B4-46A1-BA34543DD111714325108070">Meet the community</a><br />
<a href="http://groups.myspace.com/AfricanAmericansIntellectuals">http://groups.myspace.com/AfricanAmericansIntellectuals</a><br />
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<strong>Book Lovers Book Club</strong><br />
<a href="http://forum.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=messageboard.viewThread&entryID=74500960&groupID=100466260&adTopicID=19&Mytoken=8D3DE495-CEDF-40A9-BF946F2D8053F1FD926586">Meet the community</a><br />
<a href="http://groups.myspace.com/ddouglasbookclub">http://groups.myspace.com/ddouglasbookclub</a><br />
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<strong>Black Book Love</strong><br />
<a href="http://bulletins.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=bulletin.read&messageID=12323706&groupID=104350596&Mytoken=FB52AC98-0B80-44D3-972AE2A332D5A947442598916">Meet the community</a><br />
<a href="http://groups.myspace.com/Blackbooklove">http://groups.myspace.com/Blackbooklove</a><br />
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<h2>Week 6 Celebrating with Facebook Groups</h2>
<p><strong>Reading is Sexy</strong> <a href="http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=2204385425#/topic.php?uid=2204385425&topic=11706">Meet the community</a>
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<strong>Beautiful Black Women</strong><br />
<a href="http://www.facebook.com/topic.php?topic=11614&uid=10900812810">Meet the community</a><br />
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<strong>Passion for Books</strong><br />
<a href="http://www.facebook.com/topic.php?topic=12561&uid=13284802558">Meet the community</a><br />
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<strong>African American Fiction Book Club</strong><br />
<a href="http://www.facebook.com/topic.php?topic=9845&uid=137548895169">Meet the community</a></p>
<p><strong>Books by Black Authors</strong> <a href="http://www.facebook.com/topic.php?topic=11713&uid=9848856129">Meet the community</a></p>
<p><strong>Support Black Writers in the World</strong> <a href="http://www.facebook.com/topic.php?topic=31241&uid=6146709139">Meet the community</a>
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<strong>African American Books<br />
</strong> <a href="http://www.facebook.com/topic.php?topic=13424&uid=2204629692">Meet the community</a><br />
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<strong>African American Literture Society (AALS)</strong><br />
<a href="http://www.facebook.com/topic.php?topic=12051&uid=2351527493">Meet the community</a><br />
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<h2>Week 7 Celebrating with Shelfari Groups</h2>
<p><strong>Sankofa Literary Society Book Club</strong> <a href="http://www.shelfari.com/groups/13544/discussions/141543/Interview-with-Pamela-Samuels-Young">Meet the community</a>
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<strong>Readers Of African-American Authors<br />
</strong> <a href="http://www.shelfari.com/groups/10043/discussions/141526/Meet-author-Pamela-Samuels-Young">Meet the community</a></p>
<p><strong>Real Divas of Literature</strong> <a href="http://www.shelfari.com/groups/12546/discussions/141538/Intimate-chat-with-author-Pamela-Samuels-Young">Meet the community</a>
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<strong>Mahogany Book Club<br />
</strong> <a href="http://www.shelfari.com/groups/25873/discussions/141541/Murder-on-the-Down-Low-by-Pamela-Samuels-Young">Meet the community</a><br />
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<strong>African American Books<br />
</strong> <a href="http://www.shelfari.com/groups/10759/discussions/141536/Why-Write-Murder-on-the-Down-Low-">Meet the community<br />
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<strong>Suspense and Thrillers at Shelfari<br />
</strong> <a href="http://www.shelfari.com/groups/11778/discussions/141056/What-are-you-reading-in-September-">Meet the community</a><br />
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<strong>SistahFriend Book Club</strong><br />
<a href="http://www.shelfari.com/groups/12916/discussions/135448/Currently-Reading-or-and-Last-Read">Meet the community</a><br />
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<strong>Book Chat at Shelfari<br />
</strong> <a href="http://www.shelfari.com/groups/10398/about">Meet the community</a><br />
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<h2>Week 8 Celebrating with Book Lovers and Authors</h2>
<strong>Genre Book Club</strong> <a href="http://www.facebook.com/topic.php?topic=12437&uid=14208283911">Meet the community<br />
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<strong>African Americans on the Move Book Club</strong><br />
<a href="http://www.facebook.com/topic.php?topic=12790&uid=64452765038">Meet the community<br />
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<strong>Lovers of Books by Black Authors</strong><br />
<a href="http://www.facebook.com/topic.php?uid=2204790186&topic=9954">Meet the community<br />
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</a> <strong>Aspiring Black Authors</strong><br />
<a href="http://www.facebook.com/topic.php?topic=10383&uid=47295776891">Meet the community</a><br />
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<strong>African American Authors (Book Club)<br />
</strong> <a href="http://www.facebook.com/topic.php?topic=11208&uid=110315165721">Meet the community</a><br />
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<strong>FB AA BOOK CLUB</strong><br />
<a href="http://www.facebook.com/topic.php?topic=10532&uid=50129897140">Meet the community</a><br />
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<strong>African American Relationships</strong><br />
<a href="http://www.facebook.com/topic.php?topic=10998&uid=233343860373">Meet the community</a><br />
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<strong>Black Sistah's Connect</strong><br />
<a href="http://www.facebook.com/topic.php?topic=10349&uid=124788998155">Meet the community</a><br />
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<strong>African American Authors<br />
</strong> <a href="http://www.facebook.com/topic.php?topic=10349&uid=2232481317">Meet the community</a><br />
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<strong>Reading Divas at FB<br />
</strong> <a href="http://www.facebook.com/topic.php?topic=9667&uid=14296838762">Meet the community</a><br />
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<h2>Contact Pamela</h2>
<p>Pamela Samuels Young is a practicing attorney and author of the legal thrillers, Murder on the Down Low, Every Reasonable Doubt, In Firm Pursuit and Buying Time. You can find Pamela’s articles on writing at BizyMoms.com, where she is a featured fiction writing expert. Author Pamela Samuels Young is available for literary events, speaking engagements, tele-conferences, bookclub chats and interviews.
<strong>Submit all requests at:</strong> <a href="http://www.pamelasamuelsyoung.com/">http://www.pamelasamuelsyoung.com</a><br />
<strong>Author Website:</strong> <a href="http://www.pamelasamuelsyoung.com/">http://www.pamelasamuelsyoung.com</a><br />
<strong>Author Email address:</strong> <a href="mailto:author@pamelasamuelsyoung.com">author@pamelasamuelsyoung.com</a><br />
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To host author Pamela Samuels Young on your site, blog, radio show or magazine,</strong> please visit her online media center and select promotional material to that will Give the Gift of Knowledge to your network. After posting, <a href="http://www.blogger.com/author@pamelasamuelsyoung.com">please email Pamela</a> with the links.<br />
Enter here: <a href="http://www.blackpearlsmagazine.com/pamelasyoung.htm">http://www.blackpearlsmagazine.com/pamelasyoung.htm</a></p>
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<p></p>SLS Literary Review Summer 09tag:thebookmarketingnetwork.com,2009-07-14:523145:BlogPost:2165442009-07-14T12:37:13.000ZElla D. Curryhttp://thebookmarketingnetwork.com/profile/EllaDCurry
<div align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:180%;">Sankofa Literary Watch Summer 2009</span></strong><p></p>
Website: <a href="http://blacklitmedia.wordpress.com">http://blacklitmedia.wordpress.com/</a></div>
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<strong>The Sankofa Literary Society Review</strong> is focused on the issues and lifestyles that define the avid American Reader -- what they read, what they want out of their careers, how they connect to each other, what motivates them and how they feel about the community as a whole. Join us today to add your voice and experiences to our union. We are offering you the best in literature period, from our perspective. Come on in and join this celebration to Giving the Gift of Knowledge!<p></p>
<strong>Listed below are some of the best community forums, blogs and websites representing the literary world and the arts.</strong> Please take your time and expand your reading territory by saluting these new literary greats and community leaders listed below. This list is not in any certain order of importance, all the sites listed below are 5 stars! If you are on the list below, please tell us your latest news. Make sure you tell any of your friends if they are listed too. We will post new lists every 3 months.<p></p>
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<strong><span style="font-size:130%;">Best New Book Covers</span></strong><br />
01. The Birthday Storm (Sassy) by Sharon Draper<br />
02. The Listeners by Gloria Whelan<br />
03. In the Land of Cotton by Martha Taylor<br />
04. America I AM Legends by Smiley Books<br />
05. Prize of a Lifetime by Donna Hill<br />
06. Snapped: A Novel by Tracy Brown<br />
07. Another Memory by Pamela Ridley<br />
08. Too Much of a Good Thing Ain't Bad by Clarence Nero<br />
09. Kissing The Man Next Door by Devon Vaughn Archer<br />
10. Hideaway (Jammed Up) by Stirling Noh<br />
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<strong><span style="font-size:130%;">Books to Watch<br />
</span></strong> 01. Raising African American Girls by Linda Ellis Eastman<br />
02. Junebug by Alice Mead<br />
03. November Blues by Sharon M. Draper<br />
04. Coming Across Jordan by Mabel Elizabeth Singletary<br />
05. Naughty 2 by Brenda Hampton<br />
06. Holy Seduction by Jessica A. Robinson<br />
07. Somebody's Sinning in My Bed by Pat G'Orge-Walker<br />
08. A New Kind of Bliss by Bettye Griffin<br />
09. Lovers & Liars by Teri Denine<br />
10. Unsigned Hype: A Novel by Booker T. Mattison<br />
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Authors You Should Know</span></strong><br />
01. <a href="http://www.anthonysamad.com/">Anthony Asadullah Samad</a><br />
02. <a href="http://www.pageturner.net/bernicemcfadden">Bernice L. McFadden</a><br />
03. <a href="http://www.candicepoarch.com/">Candice Poarch</a><br />
04. <a href="http://www.angelanissel.com/">Angela Nissel</a><br />
05. <a href="http://www.callmetwist.com/">Angie L. Jennings</a><br />
06. <a href="http://nikkijenkins.com/">Nikki Jenkins</a><br />
07. <a href="http://www.readytobeawife.com/">Christine Pembleton</a><br />
08. <a href="http://www.jacquelinthomas.com/">Jacquelin Thomas</a><br />
09. <a href="http://www.sherrilewis.com/">Sherri Lewis</a><br />
10. <a href="http://www.hankstewart.net/">Hank Stewart</a><br />
11. <a href="http://www.rochellealers.com/">Rochelle Alers</a><br />
12. <a href="http://www.rachelkramerbussel.com/">Rachel Kramer Bussel</a><br />
13. <a href="http://www.mariemockett.com/index.html">Marie Mutsuki Mockett</a><br />
14. <a href="http://www.kwanfoye.com/">K'wan</a><br />
15. <a href="http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/1195467.Gail_McFarland">Gail McFarland</a><br />
16. <a href="http://www.staceycovingtonlee.com/abouttheauthor.htm">Stacey Covington-Lee</a><br />
17. <a href="http://dimartin01.books.officelive.com/default.aspx">Diane Martin</a><br />
18. <a href="http://www.lisagriley.com/books.html">Lisa G. Riley</a><br />
19. <a href="http://valeriejoyner.com/">Valerie Joyner</a><br />
20. <a href="http://www.bette-ford.com/">Bette Ford</a><br />
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<strong><span style="font-size:130%;">Best Author Websites</span></strong><br />
01. <a href="http://www.jamesmcbride.com/">James McBride</a> '<br />
02. <a href="http://www.miasha.com/">Miasha</a><br />
03. <a href="http://www.hankstewart.net/">Hank Stewart</a><br />
04. <a href="http://noeljones.org/">Noel Jones</a><br />
05. <a href="http://www.aworthylegacy.com/">Tomi Akinyanmi</a><br />
06. <a href="http://www.readytomale.com/">Lamar Ariel</a><br />
07. <a href="http://www.omarosa.com/">Omarosa</a><br />
08. <a href="http://www.wclarkpublishing.com/">Wahida Clark</a><br />
09. <a href="http://dhfanclub.ning.com/">Donna Hill Fanclub</a><br />
10. <a href="http://www.pamelasamuelsyoung.com/index.html">Pamela Samuels Young</a><br />
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<strong><span style="font-size:130%;">Best Social Networks</span></strong><br />
01. <a href="http://sistahfaith.ning.com/">Sistah Faith</a><br />
02. <a href="http://sormag.blogspot.com/">SORMAG</a><br />
03. <a href="http://www.apooobooks.com/">APOOO</a><br />
04. <a href="http://www.goodgirlbookclubonline.com/">The GOOD GIRL Book Club™<br />
</a> 05. <a href="http://www.iseecolor.com/">ISeeColor</a><br />
06. <a href="http://community.essence.com/">Essence Community</a><br />
07. <a href="http://community.tyrashow.com/">Tyra Banks Community</a><br />
08. <a href="http://shepreneur.ning.com/">Shepreneur</a><br />
09. <a href="http://blackhistory365.ning.com/">Black History 365 Network</a><br />
10. <a href="http://realurbanfans.ning.com/">Real Urban Fans</a><p></p>
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<strong><span style="font-size:130%;">Best Amazon Reviewers and Listmania Creators</span></strong><br />
01. <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/pdp/profile/A1I6ZCHKMNQI1V/ref=cm_lm_fullview_about_name">Sistagirl</a><br />
02. <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/pdp/profile/A1I6ZCHKMNQI1V/ref=cm_lm_fullview_about_name">Urban-Reviews.com</a><br />
03. <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/pdp/profile/A2SPDLFMCDXDCY/ref=cm_pdp_pop_prof_name">Sistahs on the Shelf</a><br />
04. <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/pdp/profile/A1XX7ZG1DI7E39/ref=cm_rp_lm_list_profile">ABookGroupie</a><br />
05. <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/pdp/profile/A2JILMHY7ZAEVD/ref=cm_lmt_fvlm_p_2">Cydney Rax</a><br />
06. <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/pdp/profile/A210SPRGOOG2D0/ref=cm_lmt_fvlm_p_5">PrinceLuva</a><br />
07. <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/pdp/profile/AQ9JTZBF30IW0/ref=cm_pdp_friends_img_4">Urban Fiction Queen</a><br />
08. <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/pdp/profile/A2VKWLCNZF4ZVB/ref=cm_pdp_friends_img_1">RAWSISTAZ Reviewers</a><br />
09. <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/pdp/profile/A1EXM5J5V7I27H/ref=cm_psrch_profile">Yasmin Coleman</a><br />
10. <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/pdp/profile/A18RWUG5OVTR1O/ref=cm_psrch_profile">OOSA Online Book Club</a><br />
<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/pdp/profile/A3IH5KNPMYJAQ5/ref=cm_psrch_profile">*** Note: EDC Creations CEO Listmanias</a><br />
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<strong><span style="font-size:130%;">Top EDC Creations Networks</span></strong><br />
<a href="http://paradigmshiftaap.vox.com/">Sankofa Literary Society Bookclub</a><br />
01. <a href="http://www.edc-creations.com/">EDC Creations Billboard</a><br />
02. <a href="http://www.edc-creations.com/banradiopromo.htm">Black Authors Network</a><br />
03. <a href="http://www.feedblitz.com/f/f.fbz?Sub=352823">EDC Creations Sunday News</a><br />
04. <a href="http://twitter.com/EDC1Creations">Ella at Twitter</a><br />
05. <a href="http://www.blackplanet.com/EDC1Creations">Ella at BlackPlanet</a><br />
06. <a href="http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=21472583329">Black Authors on Facebook<br />
</a> 07. <a href="http://slsbookclubcenter.ning.com/">SLS Bookclub Center</a><br />
08. <a href="http://astore.amazon.com/sanklitesoci-20">EDC Creations Bookstore</a><br />
09. <a href="http://www.myspace.com/edc1creations">Ella at Myspace</a><br />
10. <a href="http://www.linkedin.com/in/edccreations">Ella at LinkedIn</a><br />
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<strong><span style="font-size:130%;">Literary Blogs to Watch</span></strong><br />
01. <a href="http://crimesistahs.blogspot.com/">The Crime Sistahs</a><br />
02. <a href="http://bookslut.com/">The Book Slut</a><br />
03. <a href="http://blackbooks.blogspot.com/">Black Book Blog</a><br />
04. <a href="http://www.tayarijones.com/blog">Tayari's Blog</a><br />
05. <a href="http://www.profilesinblack.blogspot.com/">Profiles in Black (BAN)</a><br />
06. <a href="http://www.lolitafiles.com/">The Lo Zone</a><br />
07. <a href="http://www.cortneygeeonline.blogspot.com/">Cortney Gee</a><br />
08. <a href="http://www.chocolatecity.cc/">Chocolate City Blog</a><br />
09. <a href="http://blogs.blackvoices.com/">Black Voices Blogs</a><br />
10. <a href="http://j-kaye-book-blog.blogspot.com/">Kaye's Book Blog</a><br />
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<strong><span style="font-size:130%;">Bookclubs and Reader's Groups to Watch</span></strong><br />
01. <a href="http://aabookclubs.ning.com/">African American Book Clubs</a><br />
02. <a href="http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DivasIncorporated">Divas Inc.</a><br />
03. <a href="http://www.oosaonlinebookclub.com/">OOSA Online Book Club</a><br />
04. <a href="http://www.dvercity.com/book_club.html">DrumBeats Book Club</a><br />
05. <a href="http://www.book-clubs-resource.com/">Book-Clubs-Resource.com</a><br />
06. <a href="http://www.myspace.com/forbiddenfruitclub">Forbidden Fruit Book Club</a><br />
07. <a href="http://www.booksofsoul.com/">Books of Soul</a><br />
08. <a href="http://www.booksandbeignetsbookclub.com/">Books And Beignets</a><br />
09. <a href="http://blacklitmedia.wordpress.com/">Sankofa Literary Review</a><br />
10. <a href="http://www.sistahsontheshelf.com/">Sistahs on the Shelf</a><br />
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<strong><span style="font-size:130%;">Best Online Magazines<br />
</span></strong> 01. <a href="http://www.blackexpressions.com/ecom/pages/nm/nmhomepage.jsp">BlackExpressions.com</a><br />
02. <a href="http://www.meetup.com/BlackSinglesMagazine">Black Singles Magazine</a><br />
03. <a href="http://www.blackpearlsmagazine.com/">Black Pearls Magazine</a><br />
04. <a href="http://faithwebbin.net/">Faithwebbin Online Magazine</a><br />
05. <a href="http://www.affairedecoeur.com/">Affair de Coeur Magazine</a><br />
06. <a href="http://emergingminds.org/">Emerging Minds, Inc</a><br />
07. <a href="http://blackwealthandfortune.com/">Black Wealth and Fortune Magazine</a><br />
08. <a href="http://wordswithoutborders.org/">Words without Borders</a><br />
09. <a href="http://www.faithfilledstilettos.com/">Faith Filled Stilettos</a><br />
10. <a href="http://www.meetup.com/ChocolateSinglesMagazine">Chocolate Singles Magazine</a><br />
***Note: <a href="http://www.feedblitz.com/f/f.fbz?html=352823">EDC Literary Magazine</a><br />
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<strong><span style="font-size:130%;">Best MySpace, Twitter and Facebook Sites</span></strong><br />
01. <a href="http://www.myspace.com/azareltheauthor">Azarel and Life Changing Books</a><br />
02. <a href="http://www.myspace.com/joeyreviews">LifeCoach2Women</a><br />
03. <a href="http://www.myspace.com/joeyreviews">Joey Pinkney</a><br />
04. <a href="http://twitter.com/SassyStilettos">Sassy Stilettos</a><br />
05. <a href="http://twitter.com/twookclub">Tweet Bookclub</a><br />
06. <a href="http://www.facebook.com/s.php?q=bookclub&n=-1&k=400000000010&sf=r&init=q&sid=7b17d4bafd6bab4034646b40368c76de#/group.php?gid=2204629692">FB African American Books</a><br />
07. <a href="http://www.facebook.com/s.php?q=bookclub&n=-1&k=400000000010&sf=r&init=q&sid=7b17d4bafd6bab4034646b40368c76de#/group.php?gid=2232481317">FB African American Authors</a><br />
08. <a href="http://www.facebook.com/s.php?q=bookclub&n=-1&k=400000000010&sf=r&init=q&sid=7b17d4bafd6bab4034646b40368c76de#/group.php?gid=2231386047">FB African American Fiction</a><br />
09. <a href="http://www.myspace.com/peaceinpages">Peace In Pages</a><br />
10. <a href="http://www.myspace.com/dynahzale">Dynah Zale</a><br />
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<strong><span style="font-size:130%;">Best Community, Family or Literary Forum<br />
</span></strong> 01. <a href="http://www.raisinghimalone.com/">Raising Him Alone</a><br />
02. <a href="http://www.meetup.com/Commuting-Readers">Commute Reading Co-ed Book Club</a><br />
03. <a href="http://www.blackbarbershop.org/index-4.html">Black Barbershop Health Outreach Program</a><br />
04. <a href="http://www.facebook.com/s.php?sid=7b17d4bafd6bab4034646b40368c76de&init=q&sf=p&k=400000000010&n=-1&q=african%20american&__a=1&o=4&s=10&hash=9147002668a15bb03942a9cbb03e27ac#/group.php?gid=5013939839">FB African American History</a><br />
05. <a href="http://www.partofthecure.org/">Heal a Woman to Heal a Nation</a><br />
06. <a href="http://www.soros.org/about">Open Society Institute</a><br />
07. <a href="http://www.anewconversationwithmen.com/">A New Conversation with Men</a><br />
08. <a href="http://www.daughtersisterfriend.com/">Daughter, Sister, Friend</a><br />
09. <a href="http://radiobroadcastersnetwork.ning.com/">ESpiritE Radio Broadcasters Network</a><br />
10. <a href="http://www.isispublishingusa.com/index.html">Kenneth E. Pollock</a><br />
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<strong><span style="font-size:130%;">Best Literary Resource Site</span></strong><br />
01. <a href="http://www.publishersmarketplace.com/">Publishers Marketplace</a><br />
02. <a href="http://www.hurston-wright.org/">Hurston/Wright Foundation</a><br />
03. <a href="http://www.urban-reviews.com/">Urban Reviews</a><br />
04. <a href="http://romanceincolor.com/">Romance in Color</a><br />
05. <a href="http://www.blackwritersontour.com/">Black Writers On Tour</a><br />
06. <a href="http://www.booktalk.org/">BookTalk.org</a><br />
07. <a href="http://www.bookreporter.com/">Book Reporter</a><br />
08. <a href="http://www.newandusedbooks.com/index.cfm">Reader to Reader</a><br />
09. <a href="http://www.blackwritersontour.com/">Black Writers On Tour</a><br />
10. <a href="http://www.book-remarks.com/">Book-Remarks.com</a><br />
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<strong>Enjoy and tell at least 10 people about this wonderful list of leaders!</strong><br />
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<strong>Ella Curry, founder of the Sankofa Literary Society<br />
</strong> EDC Creations Website: <a href="http://www.edc-creations.com/">http://www.edc-creations.com/</a><br />
Email me at: <a href="mailto:edc_dg@yahoo.com">edc_dg@yahoo.com</a><p></p>
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<p></p>Live Interview with Mr. John Kremer TONIGHT on BAN Radiotag:thebookmarketingnetwork.com,2008-10-20:523145:BlogPost:1329732008-10-20T06:33:22.000ZElla D. Curryhttp://thebookmarketingnetwork.com/profile/EllaDCurry
Literary Family,<br />
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Please join us <b>Monday, October 20, 2008</b> as we meet author and speaker John Kremer! If you need help with your book promotions---this is the show for you!<br />
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Writers and authors who have questions about marketing their books, don't miss this defining moment in BAN history. Prepare your 3 most important marketing and promotions questions and ask John on the air. Join us on the phone lines and in the chat room to ask those book marketing questions that might take you on to…
Literary Family,<br />
<br />
Please join us <b>Monday, October 20, 2008</b> as we meet author and speaker John Kremer! If you need help with your book promotions---this is the show for you!<br />
<br />
Writers and authors who have questions about marketing their books, don't miss this defining moment in BAN history. Prepare your 3 most important marketing and promotions questions and ask John on the air. Join us on the phone lines and in the chat room to ask those book marketing questions that might take you on to the bestseller's circle.<br />
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<b>Readers, this is a fantastic chance to ask those marketing questions of John Kremer on BAN radio. Chat with John 2-hours about the publishing world up close and personal.</b><br />
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<b>Meet us at: 8pm-10pm EST</b><br />
Authors dial-in number: (646) 200-0402<br />
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<b>Chat live with the Ella, John and the guests in our chat room during the show</b><br />
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<b>The Black Authors Network wants to be the Internet's #1 radio show for authors, poets, spoken word artists, writers, and publishing professional.</b><br />
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Our extensive network through EDC Creations and the Sankofa Literary Society cares about helping you impact lives, world wide, while building your personal brand in the process. We can help promote your books or business, if you are seeking a broader influence, maximum exposure for your new book, increased exposure on the Internet and truly want to take your business or book to the next level--we are the people to see!<br />
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For community leaders and motivational speakers, perhaps your heart's desire is not to promote a book nor a business, but a movement. If your spiritual mission is simply to touch the lives and concouisness others with your unique testimony, life experiences, or life enhancing message of hope, renewed faith, and deliverance--we warmly welcome you!<br />
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Here at the Black Authors Network and EDC Creations, we give African Americans the freedom to be heard. Our mission is to improve literacy in our community and to help improve relationships, all relationships in the African American community globally! If you're not a part of the movement, don't let another day go by without joining us.<br />
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Listed below are all the details for the Black Authors Network Radio show. We invite you to join us 3 times a week as a listener or as a special guest. Spread the word to your network, BAN wants to unite our people and bring the PRIDE into our communities through a collective union.<br />
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<b>Black Authors Network Radio show<br />
http://www.blackauthorsnetworkradio.com<br />
Meet us at: 8pm-10pm EST Mon., Wed., and Friday nights<br />
Authors dial-in number: (646) 200-0402</b><br />
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Chat live with the guests in our chat room during the show.<br />
Tune in 3 times a week for the most stimulating conversation on the planet.<br />
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Come join our round-table discussions each week as we tackle a number of topics relevant our community. Each week, the Black Authors Network Show interviews special guest authors, community leaders, educators, and experts from various fields in publishing, who want to make a difference in the lives of Americans.Faith, Hope & Inspiration: Surviving Mothers of Breast Cancer Tributetag:thebookmarketingnetwork.com,2008-05-05:523145:BlogPost:945642008-05-05T11:51:21.000ZElla D. Curryhttp://thebookmarketingnetwork.com/profile/EllaDCurry
<b>"Faith, Hope & Inspiration: Surviving Mothers of Breast Cancer Tribute"<br />
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Seeking poems that focus on MOTHERS and strong WOMEN to be read on the BAN Mother's Day Tribute Show.</b><br />
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On Thursday, May 8, 2008 8pm-10pm EST, <b>The Black Authors Network (BAN)</b> will open its phone lines for any callers who wants to tell the world how much they love their mothers!<br />
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It is also an opportunity for those who have survived breast cancer to speak out and…
<b>"Faith, Hope & Inspiration: Surviving Mothers of Breast Cancer Tribute"<br />
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Seeking poems that focus on MOTHERS and strong WOMEN to be read on the BAN Mother's Day Tribute Show.</b><br />
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On Thursday, May 8, 2008 8pm-10pm EST, <b>The Black Authors Network (BAN)</b> will open its phone lines for any callers who wants to tell the world how much they love their mothers!<br />
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It is also an opportunity for those who have survived breast cancer to speak out and for those who have lost a loved one to breast cancer, to remember and pay tribute to their life in a inspirational Mother’s Day Salute. I hope the literary community will join us in this open forum to address breast cancer and to thank the mothers, aunts, daughters, and sisters who are working towards a prevention and eventual cure for breast cancer in our global community.<br />
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<b>We invite all authors, poets, women groups, ministers, and educators to join us and show your love for the women in our community.<br />
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The statistics state that 10 million people around the world could die from breast cancer in the next 25 years without the cures to prevent it. <b>BAN</b> would like to enlighten African American women of the realities behind breast cancer, while paying tribute to survivors of breast cancer.<br />
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If you are a 'survivor mom' or you know someone who would like to participate in our Mother's Day Tribute, please email Ella to schedule your speaking engagement at: ellacurry@edc-creations.com<br />
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If you have <b>a book or poetry related to breast cancer, women health advice, death and grief counseling</b>, or if you are a community leaders working with survivors, please email Ella to schedule your speaking engagement at: ellacurry@edc-creations.com<br />
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<b>Breast Cancer Survivorship Tribute at BAN</b><br />
Thursday, May 8, 2008 8pm-10pm EST<br />
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<b>Authors and Speakers call-in number: 1-646-200-0402</b><br />
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<b>Topics Discussed on the BAN Show:</b><br />
What does it mean to be a survivor?<br />
Life After Treatment: What Now?<br />
Discussing Coping & Quality of Life<br />
My Mom Is The Best Shout out<br />
Pay Tribute to a Mother Who Has Passed On<br />
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<b>Sponsored by:</b><br />
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<b>EDC Creations Marketing and Branding Consultants</b><br />
http://www.edc-creations.com/banhome.html<br />
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<b>Black Authors Network</b><br />
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/Black-Author-Network<br />
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Warmest regards,<br />
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Ella Curry<br />
President/CEO EDC Creations<br />
Black Author Network Radio-Founder<br />
Sankofa Literary Society-Founder<br />
A Good Book-Marketing Director<br />
WoMEN-NPower (DC Chapter) MemberFaith, Hope & Inspirationtag:thebookmarketingnetwork.com,2008-05-05:523145:BlogPost:945612008-05-05T11:46:06.000ZElla D. Curryhttp://thebookmarketingnetwork.com/profile/EllaDCurry
Greetings!<br />
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On Thursday night at 8pm-10pm EST, the <b>Black Authors Network</b> will host a Mother's Day tribute night. I am inviting you to prepare a 5-10 minute statement on MOTHERHOOD, or WHAT IS A STRONG WOMAN, or on THE MAKING OF A VIRTUOUS WOMAN. Your contribution can be a brief essay, quote, scripture, or poem. Your contribution can also be a dedication to a particular woman or group of women. We welcome shout-outs to any mother that you think needs to be showcased for her work and…
Greetings!<br />
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On Thursday night at 8pm-10pm EST, the <b>Black Authors Network</b> will host a Mother's Day tribute night. I am inviting you to prepare a 5-10 minute statement on MOTHERHOOD, or WHAT IS A STRONG WOMAN, or on THE MAKING OF A VIRTUOUS WOMAN. Your contribution can be a brief essay, quote, scripture, or poem. Your contribution can also be a dedication to a particular woman or group of women. We welcome shout-outs to any mother that you think needs to be showcased for her work and support in the community!<br />
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I am inviting you to call in to the <b>Black Authors Network Radio show</b> to share your contribution with our listeners on Thursday, May 8, 2008 8pm-10pm EST. The information for the event is listed below. If you can make it please let me know, if you can not make it---please spread the word to your network and maybe someone else would like the opportunity. I would love to have you and look forward to working with you.<br />
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<b>"Faith, Hope & Inspiration: Surviving Mothers of Breast Cancer Tribute"</b><br />
Thursday, May 8, 2008 8pm-10pm EST<br />
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/Black-Author-Network<br />
Authors and Speakers call-in number: 1-646-200-0402<br />
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Ella Curry<br />
EDC Creations<br />
<a href="http://www.sankofaliterarysociety.org">www.sankofaliterarysociety.org</a>Grown and Sexy Weekend at the Black Authors Networktag:thebookmarketingnetwork.com,2008-03-21:523145:BlogPost:859332008-03-21T03:25:17.000ZElla D. Curryhttp://thebookmarketingnetwork.com/profile/EllaDCurry
Greetings!<br />
What is true Sexual Freedom? And, more importantly, why should you care about it? Get the answers at Black Authors Network!<br />
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<b>Friday, March 21 and Saturday, March 22, 2008 is Grown and Sexy Weekend at the Black Authors Network!</b> BAN is hosting a night of exploration and learning, followed by an exploration into sexual freedom as a fundamental human right. Erotica writers, Urban Lit authors, Spoken Word artist, and sexy poets are all invited to showcase your "Grown and Sexy" book…
Greetings!<br />
What is true Sexual Freedom? And, more importantly, why should you care about it? Get the answers at Black Authors Network!<br />
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<b>Friday, March 21 and Saturday, March 22, 2008 is Grown and Sexy Weekend at the Black Authors Network!</b> BAN is hosting a night of exploration and learning, followed by an exploration into sexual freedom as a fundamental human right. Erotica writers, Urban Lit authors, Spoken Word artist, and sexy poets are all invited to showcase your "Grown and Sexy" book this Saturday night. Friday will showcase all books that deal with RELATIONSHIPS.<br />
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We are talking about African American relationships, Tantric Sex, bi-sexuality, alternative sexual lifestyles (Bondage, Fetishes, Polyamory, etc.), seeking to really explore ways to strengthen our relationships and educate ourselves on the benefits of true sexual freedom. This show is dedicated to the free thinkers of the world! Those who ask why? and are open minded enough to look at alternatives may find something that will interest them.<br />
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If you are an author or a speaker, who would like to educate the BAN listeners on healthy and satisfying relationships, join us Saturday night at 8pm-10pm EST. Send your book details or your topic of discussion to Ella at: ella at edc-creations.com or ella@edc-creations.com<br />
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<b>Black Authors Network Radio show</b><br />
Meet us at: 8pm-10pm EST Friday and Saturday night<br />
Authors dial-in number: (646) 200-0402<br />
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<b>Chat live with the guests in our chat room during the show</b><br />
<a href="http://www.blogtalkradio.com/Black-Author-Network">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/Black-Author-Network</a><br />
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<b>Tune in 3 times a week for the most stimulating conversation on the planet. Spread the word.....</b><br />
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Thank you, Ella Curry<br />
President/CEO EDC Creations<br />
Black Author Network-Founder<br />
Power Magazine-Literary Director<br />
A Good Book-Marketing DirectorTHE SCIENCE OF MARKETING YOUR BOOK EFFECTIVELYtag:thebookmarketingnetwork.com,2008-03-05:523145:BlogPost:835662008-03-05T15:30:00.000ZElla D. Curryhttp://thebookmarketingnetwork.com/profile/EllaDCurry
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THE SCIENCE OF MARKETING YOUR BOOK EFFECTIVELY<br />
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Have you wondered how to effectively market you and your book, online and offline?<br />
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<a href="http://sankofaliterarysociety.org/eseminars.html">Register here for this entertaining yet informative E-seminar</a><br />
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Are You Branded?<br />
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Is Your Blog Optimized?<br />
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How to Create Successful PR Campaigns That Generates Publicity<br />
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We Will Also Cover These Subjects:<br />
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10 Worst Mistakes Of The Newly Published<br />
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THE SCIENCE OF MARKETING YOUR BOOK EFFECTIVELY<br />
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Have you wondered how to effectively market you and your book, online and offline?<br />
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<a href="http://sankofaliterarysociety.org/eseminars.html">Register here for this entertaining yet informative E-seminar</a><br />
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Are You Branded?<br />
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Is Your Blog Optimized?<br />
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How to Create Successful PR Campaigns That Generates Publicity<br />
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We Will Also Cover These Subjects:<br />
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10 Worst Mistakes Of The Newly Published<br />
20 Resources Every Self-Publishing Author Needs<br />
20 Terms Every Authors Needs To Understand<br />
Audio Commercials That Produce Results<br />
How Do You Get Your Book Into Libraries<br />
How To Be Your Own Publicist<br />
How To Create An Author’s Marketing Plan<br />
How To Make The Best Use Of Social Networks<br />
How To Schedule Cross State Book Signing Tour<br />
How To Setup Web 2.0 Sites And Profiles<br />
How To Submit Your Book For Results<br />
Should You Do A Virtual Book Tour—Why/Why Not<br />
The Law Of Press Kits And Press Releases<br />
What Are The 10 Best Promotional Sites<br />
What Do Book Coaches Do To Improve Sells<br />
What Is A Literary Resume Or Speakers Press Kit<br />
Why Book Trailers Should Be Commercials Not Trailers<br />
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<b>This online seminar also includes:</b><br />
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30 mins of personal one-on-one telephone support<br />
Newsletter of checklists and key points, along with mp3 file of session<br />
PDF Contact Sheet for all RADIO STATIONS in USA that target African Americans<br />
120 Min LECTURE and DISCUSSION on How to Effectively Market and Promote your Book!<br />
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For More Details and to submit payments, visit:</b> <a href="http://sankofaliterarysociety.org/eseminars.html">http://sankofaliterarysociety.org/eseminars.html</a>2008 Black History Month Online Book Fairtag:thebookmarketingnetwork.com,2008-01-25:523145:BlogPost:753652008-01-25T14:50:04.000ZElla D. Curryhttp://thebookmarketingnetwork.com/profile/EllaDCurry
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<div><font class="size12 Helvetica12" color="#E8B900" face="Arial"><strong>EDC Creations and The Sankofa Literary Society will host 29 days of Black History! The 2008 Holiday Online Book Fair was as outstanding hit! We want to give even more readers the opportunity to experience greatness from the comforts of…</strong></font></div>
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<div><font class="size12 Helvetica12" face="Arial" color="#E8B900"><strong>EDC Creations and The Sankofa Literary Society will host 29 days of Black History! The 2008 Holiday Online Book Fair was as outstanding hit! We want to give even more readers the opportunity to experience greatness from the comforts of their homes.<br/></strong></font></div>
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<div><font class="size12 Helvetica12" face="Arial" color="#E8B900"><strong>This spectacular, totally ONLINE event will be the first of its kind! An entire month long celebration brought to the world via the Internet and modern technology. You can meet today’s brightest literary stars from the comfort of your own home!<br/></strong></font></div>
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<div><font class="size12 Helvetica12" face="Arial" color="#E8B900"><strong>You are cordially invited to take part in the 2008 SLS Black History Month Book Fair! We will showcase authors, poets, business greats, and community leaders who are fighting to make a difference in the African-American community. <br/></strong></font></div>
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<div><font class="size12 Helvetica12" face="Arial" color="#E8B900"><strong>Each day of February, 2008, there will be a featured day to discuss Everything About People of Color! Celebrating our past, future, and the life-changing successes we are creating NOW. Daily we will host noon-day radio chats, blog chat tours, and all day chat-room visits with readers, video blogging, and e-workshops. <br/></strong></font></div>
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<div><font face="Arial"><strong><font class="size12 Helvetica12" color="#E8B900">Each night there will be exclusive private chats with authors and book clubs on the phone chat line, as well as public panel discussions on HD Internet radio. All panel discussions will be recorded and streamed to an open SLS site for the world to hear and take part in. Society will be able to view our community leaders, literature, music, and arts in an entirely new light, at the</font> <a href="http://edc1creations.squarespace.com/welcome/" target="_blank"><font class="size12 Helvetica12" color="#800080">SLS Black History Site</font></a></strong></font><font class="size12 Helvetica12" face="Arial" color="#E8B900"><strong>!<br/></strong></font></div>
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<div><font class="size12 Helvetica12" face="Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" color="#E8B900"><strong><font face="Arial">2008 should be a year of change and growth; we need your wisdom to make it happen. We are asking people in the community to take part in this event too! We want readers and book lovers around the world to let their voices be heard! This event's goal is to empower us to do better in promoting positive images for our youth.</font></strong></font></div>
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<div><font class="size12 Helvetica12" face="Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" color="#E8B900"><strong>The SLS kicks off the 2008 month long Black History Month Online Book Fair! You are invited to take part too. Please visit the main website and explore the fantastic video presentations. Leave your comments for other visitors to enjoy. If you have articles, short stories, poems, or want to be promoted at the book fair, please add your interest to the site.</strong></font></div>
<div><font class="size12 Helvetica12" face="Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" color="#E8B900"><strong>-Main Black History Month Website-<br/></strong><a href="http://edc1creations.squarespace.com/welcome"><strong>http://edc1creations.squarespace.com/welcome</strong></a></font></div>
<div><font face="Helvetica" color="#E8B900"><strong>Creata a free podcast to be played on the Black Authors Network Radio Show. The topic is: Why is Black History Important 365. Why Black History is Important Call in number: 365-(214) 615-6505 ext 5986</strong></font></div>
<div><font class="size12 Helvetica12" face="Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" color="#E8B900"><strong>Thank you, Ella Curry<br/></strong><a href="http://www.sankofaliterarysociety.org"><strong>www.sankofaliterarysociety.org</strong></a></font></div>
<div><font class="size12 Helvetica12" face="Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" color="#E8B900"><strong><br/>For more information about the event, email Ella at: <a href="mailto:elladcurry@edc-creations.com">elladcurry@edc-creations.com</a></strong></font></div>
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