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Ebay for Books
Where are your books available for purchase? Amazon? That's great but are you lost among the hundreds of millions of books there? And, Amazon takes such a large chunk of your book sales. Fine, if y...
Tagged: sales, promotion, marketing, books
Started by Gene Cartwright Nov 3.
PR Firm in search of authors for upcoming events! 1 Reply
Detroit based PR firm is in search of new authors to add to our family. We are currently booking now for the following 2010 events: Book Signings Radio Interviews Speaking Engagements Seminars Boo...
Started by Business Support by Mittie. Last reply by Nefertari Imani Baraka Nov 1.
The Importance of Blogging
Villagers, Good News! You may now post your WordPress blogs on iFOGO Village. To do so, click the 'Blogs' Menu tab in our main menu. You will see the WordPress sub-tab. We are happy to bring to...
Tagged: ifogo, blogs, wordpress
Started by Gene Cartwright Sep 19.
An Amazing Resource/Contact List For Authors
Here's a link to one of the most detailed, valuable, entertaining contact resource I have found in years. EVERYONE WHO'S ANYONE IN ADULT TRADE PUBLISHING, NEWSPAPERS, MAGAZINES, BROADCASTING AND T...
Tagged: tv, film, publishers, agents, contacts
Started by Gene Cartwright Jul 10.
Mahogany's Soul 3 Replies
I finally did it! My first book is done and available for purchase on Amazon.com: Mahogany's Soul by S.M. Gant - Thanks for the support!
Started by Sonji Gant (Johnson). Last reply by Anthony Beal May 29.
DON'T GET DOWN...GET UP & DO MORE! - A Note to ALL Self Published Authors
Hello Fellow Authors, My name is Tracie E. Christian and I just wanted to take a minute to offer some words of encouragement to everyone here. With the economy being at a virtual stand still (to p...
Tagged: Authors, Published, Self, More, Do
Started by Tracie E. Christian May 5.
About Love (Spoken Word Poem)
The below is an excerpt from my new book: Speaking As A Man: Poetry & Prose. Available now at www.createspace.com/3369256. Available soon on www.amazon.com. About Love (For the spoken word) ...
Tagged: as, a, man, book, speaking
Started by Christopher Bynum Apr 23.
Summary of Vengeance Is Mines
The title of my debut novel is called Vengeance is Mines, The unfathomable voyage of passionate love to candid payback, which sums up the whole vibe of the book. The main character, Neisse finds he...
Tagged: violence, domestic, vengeance, novel
Started by Ywndricka Jan 25.
Damaged Goods - From My Upcoming Novel, "Vengeance is Mines"
Damaged Goods If you take my clothes If I am left nude from within Who Am I For when I see you In my dreams Will I die? Afraid to move on Tempting my fate I cradle your lies Hopelessly wonderin...
Tagged: goods, damaged, mines, is, vengeance
Started by Ywndricka Jan 25.
Excerpt From My Forthcoming Novel "The Hitman Chronicles" 2 Replies
PROLOGUE The Kanto Plain, Japan Fifteen Years Ago “How many have you killed?” she asked. Duncan opened his eyes and looked up at her. The apartment’s tiny air conditioner hadn’t kept pace with...
Started by Christopher Bynum. Last reply by Christopher Bynum Dec. 10, 2008.
Planning Future All Genres Event
I'm in the 1st stages of planning a new project and I'd like everyone's input, participation, contribution &/or opinion. I'm thinking of trying to put together a mid 2009 1-day 4 hr. 'Quadruple...
Started by Jean Holloway Nov. 21, 2008.
I had to SHare This....
I woke up early this morning and headed out to the polls. I got there around 6:30 a.m. and there was already a line (PA polls opened at 7 a.m.). I stood in line chit chatting with my fellow voters ...
Started by Cee Brooks Nov. 4, 2008.
Push Comes To Shove by Oasis
Push Comes To Shove Oasis 978-0-9800512-4-7 $14.95 The bills are due again for Greg "GP" Patterson...but this time they won't get paid. He and his Latina wife face robbery charges when a simple a...
Started by Oasis Oct. 28, 2008.
Our First Review for "Steppin' Out Of The Darkness" 1 Reply
My husband, Roderick O. Solomon, has just released a new book entitled Steppin' Out Of The Darkness, "When Good People Become Great." Here is the front cover: According to one book reviewer: "Wh...
Started by KWiz. Last reply by Nefertari Imani Baraka Aug. 31, 2008.
Support an up an coming southern black writer-ME!
Hi, my name is Patricia Neely-Dorsey. I am from Tupelo,MS. I have just recently published my first book of poetry entitled "Reflections of a Mississippi Magnolia: a life in poems". There are so man...
Started by Patricia Neely-Dorsey Jul. 10, 2008.
Self published = success (at least for me!) 9 Replies
Hi everyone. I initially used a POD cmpany (Lulu) to get my novel out. After 10 months, I recently went a different route purchasing my own ISBN's, re-editing, new cover design, and everything. I h...
Started by Daphine Glenn Robinson. Last reply by Geoffrey D. Holman a.k.a. PRIEST Jun. 19, 2008.
My New Book "A Southern Belle" is Out
Whew! Another book down, so many more bouncing around in my head. Think 1949, in segregated Murfreesboro, North Carolina. Think about a woman of wealth and privilege who has everything she wants, ...
Started by Christopher Bynum Jun. 11, 2008.
Just published - A Little Bit of Sin 1 Reply
Now available, my novel A Little Bit of Sin. My novel is now available thru www.iuniverse.com and I am waiting for it be entered into the online stores of other book-selling sites like amazon.com a...
Tagged: iuniverse.com, bit, little, a, novel
Started by NikkiNicole. Last reply by Cee Brooks Jun. 3, 2008.
BLESSED ASSURANCE 1 Reply
I'm just in receipt of "Blessed Assurance" my third and most recent release. The only thing that I could do was spread my arms far and wide. Feeling just a crisp breeze, the stream rolls and I sa...
Tagged: jesus, assurance, devotional, blessed, calling
Started by Clevette Harris. Last reply by Clevette Harris May. 29, 2008.
Promote your Book on our TV Show
Hot Black Talent TV Network Online, promoting authors, actors, singers, dance groups, rappers – content sensitive, comedians, gospel performers, mime, poetic expressions/spoken word, short films, s...
Started by E. Simmons May. 17, 2008.
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Comment by Eric at BooksofSoul.com on October 2, 2009 at 1:59am -
Books of Soul (www.booksofsoul.com ) has posted interviews with multi-award winning author, Sharon M. Draper, and first-time author, Michele L. Waters.
Sharon M. Draper is a highly regarded educator and author. She has been honored as the National Teacher of the Year, is a five-time winner of the Coretta Scott King Literary Award, and is a New York Times bestselling author.
Similarly, Michele L. Waters has achieved success in her own right as an entrepreneur. She has now struck out in the literary world with her first novel, Can't Let Go.
These interviews, as well as interviews with new authors and with noted authors -- Shelley Parsons, Cheryl Robinson, Laura Castoro, Pamela Samuels Young, Leslie Banks, to name a few -- can be found at http://booksofsoul.com/category/author-interviews/.
In addition to our listings of new and soon-to-be-released books, a monthly bestseller lists of black books is featured. This month's special feature is the top-selling mysteries of the year.
Check out BooksofSoul.com for upcoming releases of black books and other literary works and to promote your new book.
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Comment by Shakeera Frazer on September 30, 2009 at 10:20am
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Here's an excerpt from my new novel, FAST LANE! Visit www.shakeerafrazer.com for more information!
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Trish had seen him at three other parties over the past few months. He was always with an entourage of people and surrounded by two or three body guards. She could never get to him. But last night he was alone and she was going to get him! He was at the bar in V.I.P and when Trish spotted him she left Nina, Paulette, and Crystal in an instant.
Trish walked over to V.I.P. and began to work her magic. She could feel all eyes on her as she glided across the room and she loved it. Trish was not your typical beauty but she had a natural sex appeal that almost everybody, guy or girl was drawn to. She was about 5’7” with chocolate brown skin, bright brown almond shaped eyes and a curvy shape. Trish adjusted her white A.B.S strapless mini dress and glanced down at her perfectly French manicured toes peeking through her silver rhinestone encrusted Jimmy Choo stilettos. She grabbed her Louis Vuitton handbag and took out her perfect shade of MAC lip gloss, Oh Baby, and put on a coat as she ran her fingers through her brown long curls. Pleased with herself she strutted through the crowd and thought of what she would say to her mystery man.
When she reached V.I.P a heavily built burly dark-skinned man that resembled the late Biggie Smalls guarded the roped area.
“May I help you?” he asked in a deep voice.
“Yes you can by letting me in” Trish said as she batted her long naturally curled eyelashes. Trish usually didn’t have to say anything to get her way.
“Who are you with?”
“Excuse me?” Trish asked with an attitude.
What the fuck is his problem? He must be gay.
“I said who are you here with, you don’t have on a band”
“Him” Trish said as she pointed to a random man sitting on the couch in the V.I.P section.
The man took one look at Trish and smiled and nodded his head.
“Aight” The guard said as he opened the rope and let her pass.
Trish walked up the steps and looked around for her man.
She spotted him and was about to make her way over when someone tapped her shoulder and said
“Where you going?” The man asked
“Excuse me?” Trish turned around and asked with an attitude. Then she realized that it was the guy she pointed to on the other side of the ropes.
Trish sized him up quickly; he was okay, but definitely not her type. He was light skin, with light brown eyes, curly hair and a little on the chunky side. He was rocking tan slacks and Bill Cosby sweater, definitely not her style, he looked broke, but what the hell, she could have a drink with him.
“Come over to my table and get yourself a drink” He said
“Okay”
When Trish sat down there was a bottle of Rose sitting on ice, Dom Perignon at that.
Maybe he’s not broke. Trish thought, because she new that a bottle of Rose was at least $350 and at a club it was going to be double, she did her homework.
Maybe I’ll give him a little of my time.
He poured Trish a glass and handed it to her.
“So what’s up gorgeous? What’s your name?”
“Trish”
“I’m Walter, nice to met you”
“Nice to meet you too”
Trish really didn’t give a damn about meeting him. Just make this shit fast.
Walter began to talk about his self. His life, his job and Trish was bored to death.
She began to ignore him as she looked around to make sure who she really came to see didn’t leave.
“Are you looking for somebody?” Walter asked annoyed.
Trish ignored him. She had completely tuned him out by this time; she didn’t even know he was asking her a question.
“Hello, Trish are you looking for somebody” Walter raised his voice over the music.
“Actually I am, thanks for the drink” Trish said as she got up and walked away.
Trish walked right over to the other side of the room where she saw him. He was sitting on a couch in the corner sipping on a drink. He had on some dark True Religion jeans, black Gucci Sneakers, a black fitted T- shirt and a black blazer.
Trish walked over and stood in front of him with her legs slightly open.
“Hi I’m Trish, nice to meet you” She said confidently
“I’m Jay, have we met before?” He asked as he gently took her hand
“No, I’m sure you would have remembered me.” Trish said as she licked her lips and ran her fingers through her long brown flowing curls.
“So you here by yourself beautiful?” Jay asked
Looking at him he was not typically her type but she was attracted to him anyway. He was sexy. He just had a swagger about him. He was very laid back and confident and she loved that.
“No I’m with my girls, but you looked so lonely I decided to come keep you company”
“I’m chilling. I just got off work and wanted to stop and get a drink before I went home.” Jay said
“What kind of work do you do?” Trish asked.
“I’m a producer and I’ve been in the studio all night.”
“So are you going home alone?” Trish asked getting right to the point.
“Why you want to join me?”
“I was waiting for you to ask”
Jay grinned and finished the last sip of his drink and called the bartender over so he could close out his tab.
“You want something before we go?” He asked Trish
“No I’m good”
“You ready? Jay stood up and asked.
“Yeah, let me just tell my girls I’m leaving. I’ll be back in a minute”
Trish turned around and walked very slowly. She knew Jay was staring at her ass. She walked over to Nina, Paulette, and Crystal and she said “I’m leaving with Jay. I’ll call you guys in the morning.”
Who the hell is Jay? Nina asked.
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Comment by Gene Cartwright on September 18, 2009 at 10:09pm
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Comment by Eric at BooksofSoul.com on September 8, 2009 at 1:14am
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Latest postings at Books of Soul:
* The Great Invitation by Aaron Jones
* News: The Gertrude Johnson Williams Fiction Contest Winner
* The Bum Magnet by K. L. Brady
* Sins of the Father by Angela Benson
* On the Line by Serena Williams
* Holiday Brides
* Everything I’m Not Made Me Everything I Am by Jeff Johnson
* Baltimore Book Festival
* Never Make the Same Mistake Twice by Nene Leakes
* Buying Time by Pamela Samuels Young
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Comment by Kim Wilson on September 7, 2009 at 4:19am -
I think
I harnessed
a fever
because I
feel hot
inside or has
my imagination
went on the run
to the sun.
I’ll catch up
before I reach
that unknown
hemisphere.
Escape,
escape,
from me
before I divulge
your inside
entity.
Kim Wilson
OOWEE
kimkologne.synthasite.com
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Comment by Eric at BooksofSoul.com on August 19, 2009 at 3:25am
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Latest postings at Books of Soul
# Trading Dreams at Midnight: A Novel by Diane Mckinney-Whetstone
# Interview with Sharon M. Draper
# Bestselling African American Books, July 2009
# Kanye West Presents Thank You and You’re Welcome
# Color Online’s Color Me Brown Book Challenge
# Thoughts on the People of Color Challenge
# The Enchanted Library by Karen Andrea
# Deception and Vows by Seitress
# Interview with John A. Andrews
# The Kat Trap: A Novel by Cairo
# She Had It Coming by Mary Monroe
# The Speech: Race and Barack Obama’s “A More Perfect Union” by T. Denean Sharpley-Whiting
# Making Great Decisions: For a Life Without Limits by T.D. Jakes
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Comment by karen andrea on June 3, 2009 at 9:33am -
Hi, I'm a newbie from London UK. Thanks for all the inspirational postings, and book news.
For any of you interested in mid-grade fiction, please check out my new book on amazon. THE ENCHANTED LIBRARY is an uplifting adventure about a boy from a care home who discovers a magical library when he moves into his grandpas's home. It aims to encourage self-belief and promote literacy - a challenge pronounced in the Black community both in the UK and USA.
It's getting great reviews in the UK, but I'd love to get an American perspective on it.
Thanks and happy reading!
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Comment by Sonia Matthews on May 27, 2009 at 10:11pm - I too am a new author. When Life Becomes a Love Story. Not only can you check out my first chapter online but you can also hear one of the poems from the CD you get with the book. check me out. soniamatthews.com
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