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SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: Holloway's Holiday BOGO Sale

Hey Y'all, I know with the holidays coming up folks are looking for a bargain. So I thought I'd let my friends on Black Author Showcase know that until 12/31/09, with every Amazon purchase of a NEW personally signed copy of Black Jack, I will add a signed copy of Ace of Hearts (1st edition) FREE with no additional shipping charge! That's right! Get Ace of Hearts AND Black Jack for only $14.00 plus $3.99 shipping! http://bit.ly/Holloways_Holiday_Sa… Continue

Added by Jean Holloway on November 20, 2009 at 10:34pm — No Comments

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: Holloway's Holiday BOGO Sale

Added by Jean Holloway on November 20, 2009 at 10:34pm — No Comments

YAY! I'M A PUBLISHED AUTHOR!!

After 18 years of effort, I am proud to announce that my first children's book, "The First Trip" is online and available. The story is one of Bubba Oodle, the news reporter for the Oodleville News, and his arrival in "The Land Beyond" (our Earth) from his imaginary world of "Oodleville." There is also an introduction of the other "Oodles" and some of their adventures In coming stories, Bubba will be exploring and making friends to share our lives with those in "Oodleville," and sharing the "Ood… Continue

Added by Paris E. Tompkins on November 16, 2009 at 4:59pm — 2 Comments

Got Your Thanksgiving Recipes?

Remember those mouth-watering recipes for turkey with all the trimmings, sweet potatoes, mac and cheese, and mince pie? Are you ready for the holidays? Click here to download my Black Holiday Gifts Guide now. We have all the traditional African American cookbooks you need to recreate those wonderful meals for your family and loved ones. Plus recipes for an African Christmas. The Guid… Continue

Added by Zhana on November 15, 2009 at 9:00am — No Comments

Demand to see the Up in the Attic Movie in Your City!

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Added by Kamal Imani on October 16, 2009 at 1:04pm — No Comments

Our Latest Book Video Trailer: Now You Wanna Come Back

Letting go is not always easy, and in some cases it can be close to impossible - just ask Leila Vampelt. Still stuck on her lying, cheating husband, she suffers in stifling silence until the amazing Rayshon Johnson comes to the rescue, giving her back all the things that her husband took away. Not to be denied, though, Leila's husband refuses to move on without her, and he's determined to get his good thing back - no matter what the cost... Click the following link to visit our YouTube Channel… Continue

Added by Ghostwriter Extraordinaire on October 16, 2009 at 6:35am — No Comments

POETRY MONTH SUBMISSION --OCT. 8, 2009

Black like… Black like sand is infinite And ice flows in rivers that once ran in clouds Black like night is a dandelion rising in the noonday sun And blue is the final flame of the cool dung Black like coal is hot diamond on the hand of a young couple promising eternity Black like time is never done Black like on and on And every sum was a black one Black like me Continue

Added by oronde ash on October 8, 2009 at 5:00pm — No Comments

MG Hardie Wins Literary Award

EveryDay Life is MG Hardie's debut book, for which he is already drawing comparisons to playwright/director Tyler Perry and George C. Wolfe. Hardie's book has even been compared to such movie titles as, The Wood and The Best Man. EveryDay ! Life tells the humorous story of a hardworking young father trapped between the world in which he lives and the life he wants. It is the tale of one man' struggle against his environment and against the odds. EveryDay Life is a humorous, eye-opening philosoph… Continue

Added by MG Hardie on October 1, 2009 at 7:00am — No Comments

I'm on the Radio Saturday 5th September!

I will be interviewed by Diana Broomfield on her radio show this Saturday, 5th August, 4 p.m. EST (9 p.m. UK time). I hope you will join us! Click here to listen online. I will be talking about my books, my courses, Nonviolent Communication (NVC) and much more. Click here for more about NVC and empathy. Continue

Added by Zhana on September 1, 2009 at 9:30am — No Comments

I'm on the Radio Saturday 5th September!

Added by Zhana on September 1, 2009 at 9:30am — No Comments

My Film Was Chosen!

I am delighted to announce that the short film based on my choreopoem, Harriet, about the life of Harriet Jacobs (author of Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl), has been chosen to be screened during the London Black Film Festival 2009. “Harriet” was written as part of a project funded by Arts Council England to commemorate the bicentenary of the end of the Transatlantic trade. For more details and to see the film, go to http://www.kuumba-survivors.com/harriet.htm Please let me know what yo… Continue

Added by Zhana on August 18, 2009 at 9:30am — No Comments

Middle Man - Second Excerpt

L skipped up the walkway with extra pep. This hood wasn’t kosher at all. Keep ya eye off the prize and niggas would be up in ya shit, unknowingly kidnapping the bastard seed in the process. “Come on girl,” L groaned quietly while bangin’ on the door. Time was of the essence and he had to move fast. L could smell the intoxicating aroma of money in the air. He knew the bitch was home, heard Nickelodeon blastin’ loud than a muthafucka. “What you want nigga?” The door swung open with Krystal stand… Continue

Added by Contel Bradford on August 14, 2009 at 9:15pm — No Comments

Middle Man - Excerpt

Middle Man is a story I wrote that is featured in the anthology aptly titled, "Bitch I'm From the D". The project also includes stories by Dennis Reed II, Renita M. Walker, Deanna Michelle Smith, T.C. Littles and multi-time Essence Best-Selling author, Michel Moore. Being Detroit authors, all six of us crafted stories about hard-living it in the D. And even though written individually, each tale coincides in the end, resulting in what I call a certified masterpiece. Without further ad… Continue

Added by Contel Bradford on August 9, 2009 at 6:49pm — No Comments

Hello

Glad I found this place, especially after wearing out MySpace for a few years. I'll be using these blogs as a platform to showcase excerpts and samples of my work. Check me out from time to time. Peace, Contel AKA Count www.countkrewpublications.com Continue

Added by Contel Bradford on August 9, 2009 at 5:51pm — No Comments

An excerpt from "Just a Season" - "Granddaddy’s Lessons" - A must read

A few months ago I posted this excerpt from my novel "Just a Season". I received a very special heartfelt request from a devoted follower asking me to repost “Granddaddy’s Lessons”. Although she calls herself “a fan of my thoughts,” I call her my friend. Therefore, I am honored to repost this message that I feel delivers a powerful message and I hope it will enlighten, empower, motivate, and touch your heart as well. Today we live in a world where there is no more Granddaddy to share that preci… Continue

Added by John T. Wills on August 9, 2009 at 9:19am — No Comments

Could this be???

I heard a radio pundit recently scold his listening audience about the condition of our minds. He was talking about what he called the “Tim Man Syndrome” that many are experiencing in our culture. I must admit, I was a bit confused as to the point of his commentary until I made the connection to the Wizard of Oz where the Tim Man was lost, searching for a brain, and wanted the Wizard to give him one; when in fact he had a brain all along. He just needed to use it. The pundit’s closing statement… Continue

Added by John T. Wills on August 1, 2009 at 6:59am — No Comments

Last copy sold

The last copy of my second book, Black Dolls: A Comprehensive Guide to Celebrating, Collecting, and Experiencing the Passion sold this morning (pending receipt of mailed payment). A few discounted, remainder copies with slight cover imperfections are available in my online store. Distribution of an electronic version of this title is forthcoming. Via the "find" feature, the electronic version will provide easy access… Continue

Added by Debbie on July 28, 2009 at 3:00pm — No Comments

Grand Ol’ Party v Supreme Court Nominee Sonia Sotomayor = WTF (http://justaseason.blogspot.com/)

I am going to start by saying I am appalled by the actions of the Grand Ol’ Party’s treatment of Supreme Court Nominee Judge Sonia Sotomayor. Since I’ve lived through segregation, Jim Crow and have experienced racism - I should not be surprised. Actually, this behavior was reminiscent of days long past when the likes of Strom Thurmond and George Wallace espoused their vision of America. The tone used against the justice during nominating hearings was such a sad commentary on the part of these “S… Continue

Added by John T. Wills on July 18, 2009 at 3:11pm — No Comments

Michael Jackson and the Nation in the Mirror

Michael Jackson was just a few weeks shy of his ninth birthday on August 13, 1967, when he and his brothers won the amateur-night competition at Harlem’s famous Apollo Theatre. Two years later, with the release of ‘I Want You Back’, ‘ABC’, ‘I’ll Be There’, and ‘The Love You… Continue

Added by TS Aschenge on July 11, 2009 at 4:22pm — No Comments

LABBX Bookfair July 19, 2009

July 19 – Los Angeles, California Barnes and Noble at the Grove Bookfair. 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM The Los Angeles Black Book Expo in association with Barnes and Noble at the Grove presents a New Authors Spotlight featuring Sophia Simmons (Love Again), Michele Waters (Can’t Let Go), Ben Foster (Kid Patrol), filmmaker and the first LABBX teen poetry fest winner. The authors will be on a panel discussing books, the writing biz and their experiences as new published writers.… Continue

Added by Charles Chatmon on July 9, 2009 at 2:00am — No Comments

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