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Added by Random Thought on September 30, 2008 at 10:29pm — No Comments

Married Strangers Synopsis

Married Strangers will hit national bookshelves on November 25, 2008. Check out the synopsis below and pre-order your copy today!



What do you do when you think you've married the wrong person? If anybody has ever found themselves asking that question, it's Rayna. And coming up with the answer is no easy feat as far as she's concerned. Shortly after getting married, Rayna discovered that marriage is not all it was cracked up to be. On the outside, she appears to be the happily married… Continue

Added by Dwan Abrams on September 30, 2008 at 1:49pm — No Comments

Published Authors!!!!

I wanted to let all authors know that From A Writers POV is now doing interviews with book ads for as low as $15. You get a full page ad all about you and your book. You also get an interview that will be published on the website for readers to know all about you and your book.



If there's anyone who is interested, please check out From A Writers POV Advertisement Info here: http://fromawriterspov.webs.com/advertisementinfo.htm



You can get a sample of this ad and interview… Continue

Added by Dominique on September 30, 2008 at 12:47pm — No Comments

NADA-FOR THE BAILOUT

NADA-FOR THE BAILOUT Posted by Karl Anthony on September 29, 2008 at 8:13pm



Wow! Unbelievable! The bill went down to a political defeat 228-205. I cannot phantom why the bill wasn’t passed. According to Rep. Barney Frank, D-Mass., chairman of the Financial Services Committee, “Because somebody hurt their feelings, they decided to punish the country." Rep. Frank was referring to the Republicans. This is ludicrous! This was a straight forward bill that was worked out by both parties.… Continue

Added by Karl "The Pathfinder" Anthony on September 29, 2008 at 8:00pm — No Comments

The connection of American Segregation and African Apartheid...

The legacy of white Supremacy has a long and rich tradition that 21st century adults rarely acknowledge. In America the struggle for freedom is celebrated by the minority and loathed by the majority causing many people to disengage from a very relevant conversation. The term "race card" is readily avaliable to those who like to argue that race really isn't that important anymore. I liken this sentiment to the the big joker in a heated spades game at the family barbeque.Yeah I know what you're… Continue

Added by Andrew Patton on September 29, 2008 at 6:45pm — 2 Comments

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Added by C.F. Jackson on September 29, 2008 at 1:30pm — 1 Comment

THAT WAS THEN, THIS IS NOW, THIS BROKEN VESSEL RESTORED

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How could God have a purpose for me amidst this mess? Why do such bad things happen to good people? If you’ve recently asked yourself these questions, Paulette Harper’s That was Then, This is Now has the answers. Struggling to recover from a broken marriage and disappointed dreams, Paulette Harper gropes for meaning and understanding, and through her searching, God reveals Himself to her in ways she never before imagined possible. By sharing her struggles with… Continue

Added by Paulette Harper on September 29, 2008 at 1:01am — No Comments

THE BAILOUT

Finally, the leaders of congress and the White House have come to an agreement concerning the $700 billion bailout. I, for one was absolutely stunned that the House Republicans would hold up such an important legislation from being passed. I have spoken to a number of people who are against the bailout; and the polls taken nationwide have proven this also. However, if the bailout doesn’t happen the situation which is already bad, will only get worst. I’m in no way inclined or in favor of… Continue

Added by Karl "The Pathfinder" Anthony on September 29, 2008 at 12:17am — No Comments

A SINGLES EVENT AT A MANSION WITH BOOK RELEASE? A PERFECT MATCH!

2 National Book Releases for Relentless Aaron in October. We'd say that's reason enough for CELEBRATION!





For those of you who know me, or who know about me, I'd like to invite you to another of my big October events.

RSVP:… Continue

Added by Relentless Aaron on September 28, 2008 at 4:20pm — No Comments

How a "Quiet Revolution" Empowered Africans Around The World

Greetings!



That's the title of an upcoming book -- that NEEDS to be written. . . Perhaps one of you will take up the challenge!



The internet and it's countless offerings of free resources is awesome. Add the ability to create meaningful networking communities and the possibilities for nation building become endless. As our people around the world are facing the most difficult social/economic challenges since the advent of chattel enslavement, we the Pan-Afrikan community… Continue

Added by YEisHere on September 27, 2008 at 3:20pm — 1 Comment

Day 9: Life Lessons Writing for A Purpose

We had only four participants today. The writing class consists mostly of men and the majority of them went out-of-town to a spiritual retreat. We still had four participants in the class. We spent the bulk of the session discovering where they were in their 12 Step NA Recovery process. Each of them identified which step they were on and reflected in their journals about that particular step. I also asked each of them to describe in writing what they are doing to work the 12 Step NA Recovery… Continue

Added by Lynn Pinder on September 26, 2008 at 11:31pm — No Comments

COULD IT BE THREE OF ME?..DON PIGFORD..2008...LIBRA ...STAND UP!

BORN AND RAISED IN BED-STUY,DON GREW UP KNOWING THAT LIFE WASNT A JOKE.HE ADMIRED BIGGIE SMALLS,TUPAC AND ALL THE PIONEERS OF HIP HOP.GRANDMASTER FLASH AND THE FURIOUS FIVE..RUNDMC,KURTIS BLOW,WHODINI,SUPREME TEAM,ERIC.B AND RAKIM,PUBLIC ENEMY,EPMD,TREACHEROUS THREE,DR.ROCK.STEVIE.D.AND MERCURY,COLD CRUSH BROTHERS,WU.TANG,MOP,BUSTA RHYMES,QTIP,SLICK RICK,NAS,AZ,FREDDIE.B AND THE MIXMASTERS...EVEN HIS OWN CREW THAT WAS ESTABLISHED BACK THEN,THE… Continue

Added by DON PIGFORD on September 26, 2008 at 8:23pm — No Comments

LOOK DEEP INTO MY EYES

ONLY MAGIC THAT IS REAL MAGICAL,IS HARD WORK AND DEDICATION...STRIVE ON MY PEOPLE,STRIVE ON......www.lulu.com/content/2128372

Added by DON PIGFORD on September 26, 2008 at 8:12pm — No Comments

TWO OF THE GREATEST AUTHORS OF ALL TIME

FEAST YOU EYES ON THIS.....FEATURING...WAKIEM FREEMAN,AUTHOR OF SEVERAL NOVELS..'.NO ONE TO BLAME' AND 'DOWN LOW SISTAS'..ONE OF THE MOST CONTROVERSAL MASTERPIECES OUT TODAY.....AND LAST BUT DEFINITELY NOT LEAST...DON PIGFORD,AUTHOR OF 'CAN YOU STAND THE PAIN' AND HIS UPCOMING SEQUEL,'THE SAGA CONTINUES'....ALSO DON HAS WORKED HAND IN HAND WITH TYESHA RIDDICK,WHO CREATED'USED CAUTION' A HEARTFELT NOVEL TO BE… Continue

Added by DON PIGFORD on September 26, 2008 at 8:04pm — No Comments

THE BLACKMAN WILL BE RESPECTED.....

THROUGH OUR STRUGGLE AND PAIN,A LIGHT SHINES.IT ILLUMINATES OUR DESTINY..WE ARE GREAT,WE WILL PREVAIL..LOVE ONE ANOTHER,RESPECT AND LOVE YOURSELF...THE 21ST CENTURY..BLACK AUTHORS LET YOUR VOICE RING OUT LOUD...REACH FOR THE STARS IN THE SKY...HEAVEN WILL RESPOND TO YOUR GREATNESS....GOD BLESS ALL... FROM THE BOTTOM OF MY HEART,DON… Continue

Added by DON PIGFORD on September 26, 2008 at 7:52pm — No Comments

www.lulu.com/content/2128372 CAN YOU STAND THE PAIN? BY DON PIGFORD

ITS A METHOD TO HIS MADNESS,READ THIS QUICK NOVEL OF MISCHIEF AND MAYHEM.WITHOUT LOSING A BEAT,CATCH THE STRUGGLE AND STIFE OF A YOUNG COUPLE TRYING TO OBTAIN THE REWARD OF THE TWO CAR GARAGE,WHITE PICKET FENCE,AND THE WALK THROUGH CLOSET SPACE.ONLY PROBLEM DO THEY CHOOSE THE RIGHT PATH,OR IS THEIR FATE DETINED TO FAIL...DONT MISS THIS SAGA OF STRUGGLE AND LOVE LIVING ON THE EDGE....CAN YOU STAND THE…

Added by DON PIGFORD on September 26, 2008 at 7:43pm — No Comments

SaddleBags available in Print!



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SaddleBags, my first full length sci-fi novel is now available in Print and can be ordered through Lulu.com. It has been an amazing journey, getting to the point where I went from walking around a lonely desert to holding my first…
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Added by M. Jeanette Mays on September 26, 2008 at 1:38am — No Comments

MY POETRY

MY POETRY

Posted by Karl "The Pathfinder" Anthony on September 10, 2008 at 10:18pm



My poetry is unlike any other

It is harsh, it is cold, it is reality

It is not pretentious, no, not at all

My poetry speaks of the ills, that many

will dismiss and say it has a weird twist

But what is Poetry? If it is not dealing with my realism,

my socialism, my voice, my thoughts and daily action

My poetry is gang-bangers hanging on the street… Continue

Added by Karl "The Pathfinder" Anthony on September 25, 2008 at 11:56pm — No Comments

Join Author Lily L. Ratliff this weekend!

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Join me this Saturday, September 26, 2008 from 2:00-4:00P.M. at the Borders Bookstore in Stonecrest Mall, Lithonia, GA. Contact me at lily.ratliff@thelifeofalily.com for further… Continue

Added by Author Lily L. Ratliff on September 25, 2008 at 11:17pm — No Comments

CAN YOU STAND THE PAIN?BY DON PIGFORD

THE NEWEST DRAMA FILLED NOVEL OF THE 21ST CENTURY.GET CAUGHT HANGIN OFF THE EDGE OF YOUR SEAT,AS DAVID AND KIM TAKE YOU ON THE RIDE OF A LIFETIME.THIS ROLLERCOASTER OF MISCHIEF AND MAYHEM,IS A MUST READ.......DECISIONS WE MAKE IN LIFE,DETAIL OUR FUTURE.CAN YOU STAND THE PAIN? READ AND SEE.......DON PIGFORD GOES FOR BROKE AS HE GIVES A SHOT BY SHOT DECRIPTION OF THE LIFESTYLE SOME CHOSE TO LIVE..CHECK OUT THE… Continue

Added by DON PIGFORD on September 25, 2008 at 9:11pm — No Comments

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