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PEN/FAULKNER FOUNDATION CONTEST FOR FICITION
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Bianca Walker Sep. 4, 2008.
Publishing Question
Replied Jul. 12, 2008
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The Heat Is On!
It's social and personal commentary from an African American female perspective, just like the play, Sistas on Fire!
That's the spirit! In this day and age of "instant gratification" we've lost sight of the positive aspect of any struggle. You enjoy success so much more when you've worked hard for it!
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- Hometown:
- Summit
- Currently Reside In: (City, State, Country)
- Long Island, NY
- I'm a . . .
- Reader, Writer, Performer, Publisher
- Website:
- http://sistasonfire.ning.com/
- Bookclub you belong to (include bookclub name & state):
- Uptown Harlem Girls Book Club
- Have You "Freed Your Inner Book" Yet?
- Yes
- What You Need to Know About Me:
- Author of E-Males
Co-Author of the Play, Sistas on Fire
ANNOUNCEMENTS!
E-MALES IS AVAILABLE AT BARNES AND NOBLE RETAIL STORES NATIONWIDE!
Sistas on Fire RADIO
ALL OF MY SHOWS ARE INFORMATIVE, AND THE DRAMATIZATION OF MY NOVEL IS ENTERTAINING AS WELL, BUT PLEASE SHOW YOUR SUPPORT FOR THE FOLLOWING BAS MEMBERS BY LISTENING TO MY INTERVIEWS WITH THEM
VALERIE AUGUSTE-PARTIN, THE POWER OF POETRY, MARCH 2009
BEA JOYNER, IN SEARCH OF KNOWLEDGE, FEBRUARY 2009
BRENDA FARRAR-EJEMAI, AMERICA'S SECRET HOMELESS, MARCH 2009
Sistas on Fire RADIO
ALL OF MY SHOWS ARE INFORMATIVE, AND THE DRAMATIZATION OF MY NOVEL IS ENTERTAINING AS WELL, BUT PLEASE SHOW YOUR SUPPORT FOR THE FOLLOWING BAS MEMBERS BY LISTENING TO MY INTERVIEWS WITH THEM
VALERIE AUGUSTE-PARTIN, THE POWER OF POETRY, MARCH 2009
BEA JOYNER, IN SEARCH OF KNOWLEDGE, FEBRUARY 2009
BRENDA FARRAR-EJEMAI, AMERICA'S SECRET HOMELESS, MARCH 2009
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KEEP FOLLOWING YOUR DREAMS!
Going the self-publishing route is not easy, but nothing in life is worth having unless worked for!
I just wanted to let all my fellow BAS members know that after two years of trying, Barnes and Nobel retail has finally agreed to carry my novel, E-Males. They have placed an order for 200 copies.
As you know, it's far easier to get B&N on line to carry your book on their website than to get it into their retail stores. However, I'm here to tell you: Don't give up! Rewrite your proposal and… Continue
I just wanted to let all my fellow BAS members know that after two years of trying, Barnes and Nobel retail has finally agreed to carry my novel, E-Males. They have placed an order for 200 copies.
As you know, it's far easier to get B&N on line to carry your book on their website than to get it into their retail stores. However, I'm here to tell you: Don't give up! Rewrite your proposal and… Continue
Posted on March 6, 2009 at 10:06am — 6 Comments
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Posted on December 7, 2008 at 5:51pm — 1 Comment
AMAZON BREAKTHROUGH NOVEL AWARD CONTEST FOR 2009
I just received an email from Amazon regarding its Breakthrough Novel Award Contest. I'd like to suggest that anyone with an unpublished manuscript enter this contest. You can get the details by visiting http://CreateSpace. If Obama can "breakthrough"---so can you!
Posted on December 4, 2008 at 5:35pm —
BAS Hall of Shame
Besides Martin Johnson-Pratt of Kulturefirst, I'd like to add another opportunist to the list, Anisa Tahir of Tahir Books as per a former BAS member who quit this site in disgust. Here's the email he sent me:
----Original Message-----
From: Christopher Davis
To: ayapressbooks@aol.com
Sent: Mon, 1 Dec 2008 10:49 am
Subject: RE: BAS
Marcia I dont even know where to begin. I'll start by saying I have been the victim of online publishing scams. Those people are sick stupid people who toy with their… Continue
----Original Message-----
From: Christopher Davis
To: ayapressbooks@aol.com
Sent: Mon, 1 Dec 2008 10:49 am
Subject: RE: BAS
Marcia I dont even know where to begin. I'll start by saying I have been the victim of online publishing scams. Those people are sick stupid people who toy with their… Continue
Posted on December 1, 2008 at 10:44pm — 1 Comment
Creative Writing Courses Available at NCC
Creative Writing at Nassau Community College:
You're Invited!
* Do you have an idea for a novel or a screenplay, but don't know how to get started?
* Are you ready to write the poetry you've always thought you had in you?
* Have you been writing in a notebook and finally want to share it with others?
* Do you want to take your writing to the next level?
Writers at every level are welcome in our small, student-oriented workshops. Beginners receive the encouragement they need while more advanced… Continue
You're Invited!
* Do you have an idea for a novel or a screenplay, but don't know how to get started?
* Are you ready to write the poetry you've always thought you had in you?
* Have you been writing in a notebook and finally want to share it with others?
* Do you want to take your writing to the next level?
Writers at every level are welcome in our small, student-oriented workshops. Beginners receive the encouragement they need while more advanced… Continue
Posted on October 19, 2008 at 10:06am —
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- At 11:02pm on October 16, 2009,
Kim Wilson said…
- Calling al literary minds; when you have time please visit my sites and pass the addresses to your friends and family and the like; a sista' needs all the eyes she can get!
Thanks.
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Again, thanks.
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- At 8:54pm on July 27, 2009,
Fabiola Sully said… - hello
- At 8:30pm on April 3, 2009,
Fabiola Sully said…
- hey girl. How are you? is the show at the africamn american museum?
- At 5:41am on March 15, 2009,
missscorpio1029 said… - Thank you so much for this, I sure will look into this company.
- At 8:04pm on March 14, 2009,
Sarah Williams said… - I didn't think you meant the success happened overnight. As a writer, I understand that, but I am proud of you. Keep up the good work.
Sarah
- At 4:56pm on January 26, 2009,
Brenda Farrar-Ejemai said… - Yes Marcia, I'm available.
Brenda
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