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Book Release Keeping Secrets and Telling Lies by Trice Hickman - Jun 24,2009
Keeping Secrets and Telling Lies by Trice Hickman ISBN-10: 0979561817 Readers, join us on a treasure hunt of Trice's site to win books and other prizes from EDC Creations. What would you do if the secret you were keeping could set you free, yet ultimately devastate the ones you love?.........After six years of marriage, Victoria and Ted are the ultimate power couple. She's a beautiful, business savvy sister who owns one of Atlanta's most sought after event planning companies. He's a powerful, blue-eyed CEO who knows how to take care of business in and out of the boardroom. But their seemingly happy life begins to unravel in the blink of an eye when long held desires and decades old secrets come back to haunt them. Victoria's road to deceit begins when Parker Brightwood re-enters her life. She thought she'd gotten over the brazenly handsome surgeon who once stole her heart, but an unusual set of circumstances ushers the ebony prince back on the scene, and this time he's determined to win her back at any cost. Ted's undoing begins with his mother's sudden death, and a mysterious secret that leads to unexpected places. When the truth is finally revealed, it's a realization so shocking, it threatens the life and marriage he holds so dear. As Victoria and Ted journey down a road filled with uncertainty, they're forced to take a hard, honest look at themselves and confront their hidden fears. Can they repair the damage before it's too late, or will they follow a path headed toward destruction? About the Author Trice Hickman, is the author of Unexpected Interruptions, which won the Southeastern Virginia Arts Association's 2008 Afr Am Literary Award for Best New African American Voice, and the Best Romance Novel Award at the 2008 African American Literary Awards Show. Visit her website at: www.tricehickman.comUnexpected Interruptions
| Keeping Secrets and Telling Lies | Trice Hickman | Ella Curry | EDC Creations EDC Creations Literary Spotlight - Jun 23,2009
Join us in meeting the authors, poets and community leaders. We celebrate African American literature weekly! You can join our blog family to share your news too. BAN Blog: www.profilesinblack.blogspot.comEDC Creations
| Ella Curry | Publishing | Books | Literature Release Party Children of the Waters by Carleen Brice - Jun 21,2009
The author of the #1 Denver Post bestseller and Essence Book Club Pick Orange Mint and Honey explores the connection between love and race, and what it really means to be a family, in her new book Children of the Waters. Meet bestselling author Carleen Brice as she shares her new book, Children of the Water, with Ella Curry. You can read an excerpt at her website www.carleenbrice.com. The ladies will discuss the following topics: --- Paths toward love, healing, and true reconciliation --- Feeling secure in your own identity --- Surviving a messy divorce --- Raising teenage sons --- Effects generational racism --- Handling of Lupus --- Hidden secrets and adoption --- Embracing a bi-racial heritage --- The importance of sisterhoodCarleen Brice
| Children of the Waters | Ella Curry | books | sisterhood Black Pearls Fathers Day Tribute - Jun 19,2009
8-9pm EST: Join us as we celebrate our male leaders and authors. We are showcasing fathers who are doing great things with their children and the community. Meet musician Russel Blake as he discusses his latest CD and upcoming book, The Virtuous Black Woman. "Quiet Strength" is available for purchase on iTunes and Amazon.com MP3 downloads. 9-10pm EST: Meet authors David Miller and Matthew P. Stevens will join us to discuss their new book, Raising Him Alone Things Black Women Can Do to Raise Boys to be Men. Parents, call in and join the show. We want to hear your parenting advice and comments. You can read more interviews about outstanding men at the Black Pearls Magazine at: www.blackpearlsmagazine.com Raising Him Alone (RHA) is dedicated to researching, designing, and implementing a campaign to support the social well being of single mothers raising boys. Through a series of intense community forums, workshops and support group initiatives, RHA seeks to increase access to resources in the areas of Health & Well Being (Mental Health), Educational Support & Advocacy, as well as Financial Literacy. Visit the website at: http://www.raisinghimalone.comElla Curry
| Russel Blake | David Miller | Raising Him Alone | Matthew P. Stevens Crazy Faith: Ordinary People; Extraordinary Lives - May 19,2009
Rev. Dr Susan K. Smith discuses her book, Crazy Faith: Ordinary People; Extraordinary Lives. The book examines the premise that real faith is crazy; people believe that they can do the impossible. I have defined faith as vision fueled by action, and have suggested that faith is not necessarily an exclusively religious notion. The book takes the stories of some Biblical characters who have done extraordinary things, just because God said do it and they believed God and that they could do what God said do. The book also examines the lives of some so-called "ordinary" people who did remarkable things,including Mary McLeod Bethune, Mother Teresa, Harriet Tubman, John Roebling ... people whose faith was just amazing ... and crazy. BAN Blog: www.profilesinblack.blogspot.comEDC Creations
| Ella Curry | Publishing | Books | Literature Book Spotlight:When Life Becomes A Love Story - May 14,2009
When Life Becomes A Love Story by Sonia Matthews After gathering the strength to leave her volatile marriage, Ayo is determined never to feel pain again. Confused and disillusioned, she struggles to come to terms with the traumatic abuse she has endured and with deep-rooted issues from her childhood. Funny, heart-wrenching, and poignant, When Life Becomes A Love Story is a powerful story of one woman’s triumph over shame and heartbreak. It is for every woman who struggles to keep her heart open to the promise of true love and happiness. Target Audience: young adult; Primary subject matter: survival, independence, emotional abuse, verbal abuse. Author website: www.soniamatthews.comWhen Life Becomes A Love Story
| Sonia Matthews | strength | marriage | abuse Book Spotlight: When Lightning Strikes by Keya - May 13,2009
When Lightning Strikes by Keya
How can you have it all – education, personality, and beauty - yet your life is flooded with a sea of troubles?
Imminent, new author Keya answers this question and more in When Lightning Strikes, a novel about Ms. Taylor Devereaux, her three best friends, and her spiraling-out-of-control life. Taylor is on the road to happiness and success. She is a gorgeous and classy woman with a thriving career and a wonderful fiancée. One day, Taylor’s near perfect world is turned upside down when she discovers her future husband is cheating.
To make matters worse, while trying to put the pieces of her life back together, she finds out someone at her job has filed a sexual harassment complaint against her. She realizes someone is out to ruin her life. With Taylor’s personal life, profession, and overall reputation at stake, can she overcome it all? Or, will the stress of it all bring out another side of Taylor? See how Taylor reacts “When Lightning Strikes.”
Website: http://www.keyalit.com
Read the first chapter online:
www.keyalit.com/WhenLightningStrikes-Chapter1.pdf
Black Pearls Magazine Christian Showcase - May 08,2009
Christian, Motivational and Non-fiction authors reading from their books for the book club presidents. Many of the books are not on the shelves yet, join us for this great audio book preview! You may view the written magazine at: www.blackpearlsmagazine.comElla Curry
| Black Pearls Magazine | EDC Creations | BAN Radio | Christian Book Club Presidents Showcase - May 07,2009
We are celebrating the literary supporters. Join us in meeting those literary leaders. Ask questions, share your book reviews and check out the live author readings too!EDC Creations
| Book Club | Author | Publishing | Reader Honoring All Reader's Groups and Book Clubs - May 06,2009
You may read their histories on the front page of Black Pearls Magazine at: www.blackpearlsmagazine.com.book clubs
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Calling All Authors: Black History Internet Book Fair
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The Black Authors Network Radio Show is hosting 42 days of Black History and we would like to include you on the program and in the Black Pearls Magazine. We are seeking authors and business owners to host daily workshops on our BAN Radio Blog. You can hold a workshop on any topic related to books and starting your own business! Email us and submit a workshop idea. If we accept the pitch, we will promote it for you. We will also post interviews with any author or business owner who conta… Continue
The Black Authors Network Radio Show is hosting 42 days of Black History and we would like to include you on the program and in the Black Pearls Magazine. We are seeking authors and business owners to host daily workshops on our BAN Radio Blog. You can hold a workshop on any topic related to books and starting your own business! Email us and submit a workshop idea. If we accept the pitch, we will promote it for you. We will also post interviews with any author or business owner who conta… Continue
Posted on January 17, 2009 at 1:00pm —
A New Conversation with Men
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Author Michael Taylor Creates a Revolution for the 21st Century Male
Author and motivational speaker empowers men of all ages, races and religions to embrace new ways of being men in today’s ever-changing society.
Houston, Texas – January 7, 2009… Continue
Author Michael Taylor Creates a Revolution for the 21st Century Male
Author and motivational speaker empowers men of all ages, races and religions to embrace new ways of being men in today’s ever-changing society.
Houston, Texas – January 7, 2009… Continue
Posted on January 9, 2009 at 8:00am —
Imagine Living Healthier: Mind, Body, and Soul
Imagine Living Healthier: Mind, Body, and Soul
by Bridgette L. Collins (Author)
ISBN-10: 0979093201
ISBN-13: 978-0979093203
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Imagine a novel tailor-made for individuals who struggle with implementing healthier lifestyle habits in the midst of daily dem… Continue
Posted on July 1, 2008 at 8:22pm —
God's Best Man
God's Best Man (tentative name)
Hanifa Curvey-Brown
A mother's plea for peace in the African American community. A book written to commemorate the death of her son in a meanless unsolved crime.
God's Best Man
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Hanifa Curvey-Brown
A mother's plea for peace in the African American community. A book written to commemorate the death of her son in a meanless unsolved crime.
God's Best Man
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Chi Town Twist
Chi Town Twist
Fresh from college, new graduate Sydney Wallace accepts an accounting position with the federal bank of Illinois. There she meets "wild child" Michelle "Michie" Bond. Chi Town Twist takes a look at two young women from very different social and economical b… Continue
Posted on July 1, 2008 at 8:16pm — 1 Comment
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No one listens to hacks like this. And for someone who is so "intolerant" he (or she) sure knows a hell of a lot about black comic superheroes.
This is the same kind of crap that keeps my material from even being considered by the bigger companies. That's okay, someday I'll be laughing all the way to bank. (If I can stay out of the poor house.) lol
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Author Stafford L. Battle (AfroCyberspace) has won 2nd prize for his story 'The Legend of Shango' in the First Annual Sword and Soul Short Story Competition on BlackScienceFictionSociety.com and his story 'The Lynching' is published this month in ...
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Good to hear from you. Visit my website: www.timeinconflict.com to learn more about my two books: Mother Africa: Thou Art A Continent A Collection Of Essays and Time In Conflict: My Poetry Collections With An African Flavor By Theresa Kwofi.
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This is just a heads up - A new company is starting in 2009. It will publish novels for women over 40. In other words, the main character has to be a female, over 40 years of age. She does not have to be black. The writer's gender and age is not an issue. All genres welcome: general, mystery, romance, historical, etc. Write to Brenda Frazier for more information. Her email address is: writingtimes@aol.com
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How to Self-Publish & Market Your Own Book: A Simple Guide for Aspiring Writers
by Mack E. Smith (Author), Sara Freeman Smith (Author)
ISBN-10: 0966232887
ISBN-13: 978-0966232882
Book Description
This book provides easy yet effective tools used in publishing and marketing books successfully. The authors, Mack E. Smith and Sara Freeman Smith, include their personal experiences in publishing their books. The book list many resources in the appendix, such as production timelines, printers, trade associations, etc. It explains how to: get free advertising, avoid common publishing mistakes, prepare a marketing plan, complete important registrations, select a book printer, and much more.
How to Self-Publish and Market Your Own Book includes sample forms, pricing information, and budget worksheets. The book also includes a special section of tips and resources for minority and women writers. Every aspiring writer can understand this simple guide.
Life's Spices from Seasoned Sistahs: A Collection of Life Stories from Mature Women of Color by Vicki L. Ward (Editor)
ISBN-10: 0975516205
ISBN-13: 978-0975516201
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"Life's Spices From Seasoned Sistahs" A Collection of Life Stories From Mature Women of Color These are true stories and poems from the voices of women of color. These "seasoned sistahs" hail from all across the United States and also include a sistah living in India. They boldly share the defining events in their lives. They tell of relationships, parenting, family, self esteem, mothers, forgiveness, death, and finding a spiritual path. They describe how they walked these journeys in their lives.
This first volume of stories and poetry is for younger women just experiencing life, and for mature sistahs alike. As these "seasoned sistahs" share their lives they enable others to learn from, and gain support through their trials, and triumphs. When you share their stories, you learn the importance of knowing there is similarity of life's experiences for all women everywhere. The book also contains an extensive state by state resource guide for women, which includes many US territories.
About the Author
Vicki Ward, writes poetry, fiction and non-fiction. She has written for Roots Magazine reporting on the Bay Area entertainerment scene through artist interviews, and CD, and stage play reviews. She is editor, and publisher of Life's Spices From Seasoned Sistahs" A Collection of Life's Stories from Mature Women of Color, Nubian Images Publishing.
My Reflections Up Close and Personal
by Bella Donna - Gail Langford
ISBN-10: 061518409X
ISBN-13: 978-0615184098
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The Book is a book of poems. I had never written a poem before until my son was killed. It helps with the pain when you lose someone. Not to just grieve inside to get by. But put it on paper to remember their faces and not just there resting places. Dedicated to my Son my Family and those who have lost a loved one especially the parents who have lost a child.
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