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WARRANTED RAGE The shiny and new COLT hammer rest on top of the vintage dresser crowded with recent and back-in-the-day photos of the family, of the friends, an assortment of MAC makeup, an array of very expensive diamonds and gold jewelry ranging in prices of more than $10,000. Perfumes and what-nots, as I pace back and forth, from the den to the back bedroom, considering how I should be reacting, as Reginald, Ashy and Compton bang unmercifully, like convicts on lock-down, on my burglar-barred… Continue

Added by Kim Wilson on October 12, 2009 at 12:49am — 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

Cheryl Donovan wins award for non-fiction at the African American Literary Award Show

To God be the Glory for the things He has done! Thank you to everyone that voted prayed, sent kind words, or whatever you did to make this moment possible.

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Added by Cheryl on September 27, 2009 at 9:56am — 1 Comment

WARRANTED RAGE

The shiny and new COLT hammer rest on top of the vintage dresser crowded with recent and back-in-the-day photos of the family, of the friends, an assortment of MAC makeup, an array of very expensive diamonds and gold jewelry ranging in prices of more than $10,000. Perfumes and what-nots, as I pace back and forth, from the den to the back bedroom, considering how I should be reacting, as Reginald, Ashy and Compton bang unmercifully, like convicts on lock-down, on my burglar-barred back door; they… Continue

Added by Kim Wilson on September 5, 2009 at 7:08pm — No Comments

Come Celebrate with Us

Don't Forget to Vote! http://www.literaryawardshow.com

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Added by Cheryl on September 1, 2009 at 6:13pm — No Comments

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Added by Deborah Simpson on August 22, 2009 at 12:28pm — No Comments

When a Storm is Just What you Need

African American Literary Award Nominees

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Added by Cheryl on August 7, 2009 at 1:30pm — No Comments

African American Literary Award Show Nominees

African American Literary Award Nominees

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Added by Cheryl on July 23, 2009 at 7:20pm — No Comments

EveryDay Life Selected as a Finalist in Literary Awards

EveryDay Life tells the story of L a hardworking young father trapped between the world he lives and the life he wants. After shootings, police searches, and a lot of shenanigans L has an epiphany and decides against all odds to better his life for himself and his daughter. Reviewers, radio hosts, and college professors have called the book "Ground-Breaking", "Realistic", "A Masterpiece", “Unexpected”, “New Literary Standard”, “Passionate", and “Brilliance!” Now this surprising boo… Continue

Added by MG Hardie on February 27, 2009 at 1:20am — No Comments

Literary Reality Show Names Judges for San Francisco Auditions

There is something new coming to television this summer, and it is just "write" for those who are looking for a brand new show that is entertaining, educational and inspiring. It is called The Write Stuff and now MG Hardie has been added as a guest judge."The Write Stuff" literary reality show has begun to hold nationwide auditions in select cities across the country. The Write Stuff has held auditions in Houston Texas, Atlanta Georgia, and Chicago Illinois and now on February 22, 2009 Californi… Continue

Added by MG Hardie on February 10, 2009 at 2:00am — No Comments

Excerpt from Where Souls Collide

Prologue May 9, 1990 St. Louis, Missouri “Daddy’s dead!” Navena came running through the kitchen, back screen door slamming in her wake. “I saw it, Mama. I saw it.” Then she fainted at her mother’s feet. “Not my husband! Not today!” Audrey Ann Larimore spun toward the window above the sink. Outside, the wind hissed. Silence pierced the air. There were no strains of “God Bless the Child” that always accompanied her husband’s work. No click-chop whirring from his manual push mower. Audrey Ann… Continue

Added by Stefanie Worth on October 21, 2008 at 12:25am — No Comments

RELENTLESS AARON @ STARBUCK'S -- YEARS OF AUTHORS HAVE BEEN HERE.

IT'S RELENTLESS TIME!

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Added by Relentless Aaron on September 21, 2008 at 3:44pm — No Comments

$50 Vendor Tables Available with Purchase of Gala Ticket and Promo Donation!

$50 Vendor Tables Available with Purchase of Gala Ticket and Promo Donation! * If you purchase a Detroit Empowerment Literary Black Tie Gala Ticket for August 22, 2008 @ The Charles H. Wright Museum and donate 5 books (or $50 dollars in services and/or products)* to The Essence of Motown Literary Jam, you can receive a Full Access Pass to The Essence of Motown Literary Jam, which takes place at the Sheraton Riverside Hotel November 6th – 8th, 2008. Your full access ticket will include the Lite… Continue

Added by Monica Marie Jones on August 12, 2008 at 12:10pm — No Comments

What's Killing Your Publishing Career?

What's Killing Your Publishing Career? By CF Jackson With the large increase of books being published by self-publishers, and the up-rise of print on demand, there is still a lot of death taking place in the publishing industry. Thus far, 175,000 books have been published in 2005. Are you a part of this population? There are many aspects that make up these individuals. However, let us target just three that are undeniable to anyone reading this article. As in anything we do, a large p… Continue

Added by C.F. Jackson on April 15, 2008 at 1:08am — No Comments

IT'S ON!!!!! Black CapaCity Literary Arts Festival 2008!!!!

The Prosser-Truth division #456 of the Universal Negro Improvement Association and African Communities League (UNIA-ACL) proudly presents the First annual Black Capacity Literary Arts Festival! The festival will be held on Saturday, April 19, 2008, from 1pm-7pm in Richmond, VA. The festival location will be at the NUBIAN VILLAGE ACADEMY, 2022 Sledd Street in Northside community of Richmond. Last minute vendors are welcome! If you still want to participate, ple… Continue

Added by Black CapaCity Literary Arts Festival on April 1, 2008 at 11:21am — No Comments

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