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Black Author wins The Matrix Copyright Infringement Case
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Zhana 6 hours ago.
PEN/FAULKNER FOUNDATION CONTEST FOR FICITION
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Bianca Walker Sep. 4, 2008.
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The part was offered to Will Smith, but he turned it down.
There are many legitimate publishers, such as myself, who will not rip you off and who want to promote your work. It is to our mutual benefit to do so. Do be careful and copyright your work before sendig it out. But don't let this put you off. Mos...
Brilliant. That's fantastic. I heard about this some years ago. It must have been a very tough fight.
Hetep and Respect sesh McNair, I just received information that this story may be false. Please review this link and advise.
Hetep and Respect Sesh Marcia L. McNair, Thanks for the 411 on the source of the Matrix and the forces of Ma'at restoring balance to the Third Eye in nature. Now let me add my Cultural Health two cents.
Cultural Literacy Minute: I
"...Sophia, th...
i am happy for her.
When I first heard this news a few years back, it surprised me. Now I am skeptical. Why is there only one online article pertaining to this news? I can find no other news about this. It would at the very least be all over sci-fi sites. I guess the...
I had also been following her case especially when she initially revealed that she had written the lead role in the Matrix for a black man but as America would have it no black man would get it.
Hollywood tried to bankrupt her with court cost but...
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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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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
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* 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,
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Thanks.
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Sarah
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My name is Janie De Coster and I am the author of Broken Commandments which is due to be release in the spring of 2010. My novel is about Pastor Sidney Teal and his fall from grace. It is not your usual married pastor in the church with a wonderin...
This group is for all—published and unpublished authors. Here you may announce your forthcoming titles, place images, details and blurbs.
The part was offered to Will Smith, but he turned it down.
There are many legitimate publishers, such as myself, who will not rip you off and who want to promote your work. It is to our mutual benefit to do so. Do be careful and copyright your work before sendig it out. But don't let this put you off. Mos...
Brilliant. That's fantastic. I heard about this some years ago. It must have been a very tough fight.
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November 29, 2009 from 1pm to 2pm
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You can hear more interviews at J...
Hetep and Respect sesh McNair, I just received information that this story may be false. Please review this link and advise.
Hetep and Respect Sesh Marcia L. McNair, Thanks for the 411 on the source of the Matrix and the forces of Ma'at restoring balance to the Third Eye in nature. Now let me add my Cultural Health two cents.
Cultural Literacy Minute: I
"...Sophia, th...
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