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Marcia L. McNair
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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
Professor Marcia L. McNair's Page
Latest Activity
Celebrating the Tenth Anniversary of the Harlem Book Fair: An Intimate Conversation with Founder Max Rodriquez at http://www.blogtalkradio.com
July 2, 2009 from 11am to 11:45am
The Harlem Book Fair is the oldest, largest, and most well-known African American literary festival in the United States. Located in the vicinity of the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture and the Harlem Y (where Langston Hughes stayed ...
Celebrating the Tenth Anniversary of the Harlem Book Fair: An Intimate Conversation with Founder Max Rodriquez at http://www.blogtalkradio.com
July 2, 2009 from 11am to 11:45am
The Harlem Book Fair is the oldest, largest, and most well-known African American literary festival in the United States. Located in the vicinity of the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture and the Harlem Y (where Langston Hughes stayed ...
- Celebrating the Tenth Anniversary of the Harlem Book Fair: An Intimate Conversation with Founder Max Rodriquez on July 2, 2009 from 11am to 11:45am
- BRONX LITERATURE FESTIVAL SAT.JUNE 27, 2009 on June 27, 2009 from 10:30am to 6:30pm
- Sistas On Fire! on April 25, 2009 from 2pm to 4pm
The event has been posted at the Books of Soul website.
Sistas On Fire! at Hofstra University, Nassau Community College, Adelphi University
April 25, 2009 from 2pm to 4pm
SISTAS ON FIRE!
A Newsical
by Marcia McNair, Anissa Moore, and Sista Girl (Gail Halliburton)
Featuring *Angela s. Arnold * Amber Harris * Ericka m lee * Erica Watson
Directed by Pat Floyd Musical Director and choreographer Juson Williams.
THE ECON...
Greeting Cousin, How are you? I've been looking for you but couldn't find you until I went on Ancestry and looked you up, that's how I landed her, LOL! anyway, we need to get together and do some talking so you can help me do some research and we ...
Profile Information
- Hometown:
- Summit
- Currently Reside In: (City, State, Country)
- Long Island, NY
- I'm a . . .
- Reader, Writer, Performer, Publisher
- Website:
- http://ayapressbooks.com
- Have You "Freed Your Inner Book" Yet?
- Yes
- What You Need to Know About Me:
- Author of E-Males
Co-Author, Diary of a Mad Black Feminist
DIARY OF A MAD BLACK FEMINIST RADIO SHOW Airs Thursdays at 6:30 pm--Call or Listen In!
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
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 — 4 Comments
DMBF RADIO SHOW: TH. 12/11 5:30-7:00 PM
TUNE IN FOR A HOT DISCUSSION OFHOW AFRICAN AMERICAN WOMEN ARE PORTRAYED IN THE MEDIA. I'M MAD THAT I SEE ME EVERYWHERE, BUT IT'S NOT THE REAL ME! MY FEATURED GUEST, UMOJA OF UMOJA COMMUNICATIONS, IS MAD, TOO! AND HE'S DOING SOMETHING ABOUT IT! WANT TO KNOW WHAT? LISTEN IN ON THURSDAY!
Call-in Number: (347) 215-9345
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Call-in Number: (347) 215-9345
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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 —
Comment Wall (129 comments)
- 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
www.TheFamilyInTheCar.com
www.youtube.com/thefamilyinthecar
ISBN 978-1-58909-485-7
- At 9:35pm on January 23, 2009, Fabiola Sully said…
- hi. how are you? How's your book coming.
- At 7:16pm on January 23, 2009, Brenda Farrar-Ejemai said…
- Hi Marcia,
Yes, I received your book. Thank you. I'm reading it now.
I forgot to autograph mine for you. Please forgive me.
Brenda
- At 1:40pm on January 13, 2009,
Karen Deadwyler said… - Blessings Marcia I just happen to be in Larry office as you two were doing the show...It was a blessing to listen and hear what you are doing. May God continue to bless you on the radio..I am looking at doing something on books in July would you be interested in speaking? Let me know and I will email you a flyer for my booksigning event in Brooklyn if not busy maybe you can come..
- At 10:26pm on January 6, 2009,
The Cushite said… - Hi Marcia, I just made it in. It's a little late so I will call tomorrow.
- At 1:21pm on January 6, 2009, The Cushite said…
- Hello Marcia, I will give you a call this evening if that good with you.
Vince
- At 8:50pm on November 30, 2008,
Eric B Harvey said… - Hi Marcia, I would be honored to sit in on the discussion. Do I need any certain type of connection ?
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