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Hometown:
United States of America
Currently Reside In: (City, State, Country)
United States of America
I'm a . . .
Reader, Writer, Artist, Performer, Book Club Member, Literary Service Provider
Website:
http://blackauthors.ning.com/profile/AfrikaMidnightAshaAbney
Bookclub you belong to (include bookclub name & state):
(Partial Listing) -

Shelfari - www.shelfari.com

Gather - www.gather.com

Book Marketing Network - www.bookmarket.ning.com

Goodreads - www.goodreads.com

Black Author Showcase - www.blackauthors.ning.com

Black Author Network - http://blackhistory365.ning.com

Library Thing - www.librarything.com

Black Authors on Fire
Have You "Freed Your Inner Book" Yet?
Yes
What You Need to Know About Me:
Freelance Artist, Traditional West African Dancer, Freelance Poet, Freelance Writer, Author, Former Host/Producer/Event Coordinator, Consultant, and Proud Mother

Influences:
Art: Jorge Somarriba, Marvin Sin, Lois M. Jones, Romare Bearden, Jacob Lawrence, and Sam Gilliam

Dance: Debbie Allen, Dr. Pearl Primus, Melvin Deal, and Katherine Dunham

Literary: E.Ethelbert Miller, Eloise Greenfield, Nikki Giovanni, Langston Hughes, Gil Scott - Heron and Lucille Clifton

Life: My Family

Affiliates:
(PARTIAL LISTING)

Fine Art America, EditRed Writing Community, Sojournals, African American Art Collectors, Aesthetic Ascension, Art Life Style, Black Writers Connect, Black Authors Network, Black Authors Showcase, Black Authors on Fire, Black Unity, Living in Black & SoulGriots

Network Level:
Social, Business, Collaborative, Expert Knowledge, Career Building, Learning/Methods, Media Sharing, Other

Industry or Career Field:
Art/Entertainment, Research/Education, Non-profit/Community Building, Marketing/Promotion, Other

Services:
ARTISTIC SERVICES, MARKETING & PROMOTING, FREELANCE WRITING, WORKSHOPS/CAREER PRESENTATIONS OR SEMINARS. For rates and additional information by contacting Afrika at Aashawarrior@aol.com

Read Postings Entitled: Flyer Design Services by Afrika Midnight Asha Abney at http://blackauthors.ning.com/profiles/blog/show?id=837758%3ABlogPost%3A38911 ; Services Offered and Provided by Afrika Midnight Asha Abney at http://blackauthors.ning.com/profiles/blog/show?id=837758%3ABlogPost%3A38911 and Photography Services by Afrika Midnight Asha Abney at http://blackauthors.ning.com/profiles/blog/show?id=837758%3ABlogPost%3A82940

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Literary Site: http://www.authorsden.com/afrikamaabney

Writings of Afrika Midnight Asha Abney at www.clearblogs.com/afrikamaabney

Book Marketing & Publicity for Authors at
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Artist Guide to Promoting and Marketing
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Useful Resources for Authors and Writers

Useful Resources for Authors and Writers by Afrika Midnight Asha Abney This is a short article that contains a listing of useful resources for authors and writers. Authorsden "Where readers and authors come together..." www.authorsden.com Black Authors Showcase created by Diane Williams "Agents of Literary Change" http://www.blackauthors.ning.com Black Writers Connect created by Lashanda Henry "A place for writers who love to write..." www.blackwriters.ning.com Book Marketing Network create… Continue

Posted on September 3rd, 2008 at 5:00pm — No Comments (Add)

Attn: BAS Members - Check Out - Red Room: Where the Writers Are

Red Room: Where the Writers Are Red Room "(redroom.com) is the online home of many of the world's greatest writers. Red Room provides authors and members with free, easy-to-use, elegant online homes. It's a place for the literary community to promote their work, express themselves, and connect with their favorite authors. " Visit http://www.redroom.com

Posted on September 1st, 2008 at 5:35pm — No Comments (Add)

Labor Day

Labor Day by Afrika Midnight Asha Abney Labor Day is supposed to be a day where people do not have to work. Well, in my personal view, I believe that there are many people who do not really take off from work. In reality, you can never stop working! Why? - It takes a village to keep a community and nation from falling apart. - To raise a child/dren who must work to provide for them. - To keep your career going, you must keep doing something to promote, market or build a name for yourself. - To… Continue

Posted on August 30th, 2008 at 12:38pm — No Comments (Add)

Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Inc presents 2008 Book Festival Press Release

For Immediate Release Contact: Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Inc 1720 Massachusetts Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20036 Phone: 202-263-2800 Fax: 202-775-0773 info@cbcfinc.org http://www.cbcfinc.org/ Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Inc presents 2008 Book Festival (Washington,DC) – August 27,2008 - Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Inc presents 2008 Book Festival which takes place from September 25,2008 - September 27,2008 at Washington Convention Center (**Exhibit Hall A** Bo… Continue

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2008 African American Literary Awards Press Release

For Immediate Release Contact: The African American Literary Awards Show, Inc. ATTN: Yvette Hayward P.O. Box 162 New York, NY 10039 yvette@literaryawardshow.com http://www.literaryawardshow.com 646.338.3811 2008 African American Literary Awards Press Release

(New York,NY) – August 8,… Continue

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Announcement: Book Marketing and Publicity for Authors

Announcement: Book Marketing and Publicity for Authors

Since July 12,2008, Book Marketing and Publicity for Authors has been using www.widgetbox.com, there have been 1,140 hits Book Marketing and Publicity for Authors is also using several other feeds. One of them includes www.feed… Continue

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Photography Services by Afrika Midnight Asha Abney

For Immediate Release Contact: Afrika Midnight Asha Abney at Aashawarrior@aol.com Photography Services by Afrika Midnight Asha Abney

(Washington, DC) - July 27, 2008 - Photography Services by Afrika Midnight Asha Abney is currently being offered for interested individuals, organiz… Continue

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Tips on making your page lively

Tips on making your page lively by Afrika Midnight Asha Abney This is a brief article that will offer some useful tips on making your page lively. 1) Design. Add extra spice to your page by putting some flare under the header background or sub header background, or perhaps even in the body background. 2) Slide Shows. Create slide shows adds visual component and taste to your page and makes people stay longer on your page. 3) RSS. Do you have a blog about yourself or creations? If so, then ad… Continue

Posted on July 24th, 2008 at 9:30pm — No Comments (Add)

Attn: Black Author Showcase Members - Black Heritage Month in August Announcement

Greetings Fellow Black Author Showcase Members,

I would like to bring to your attention that Black Heritage Month is coming up next month and if you have a book that is geared to reflection of our heritage and that is on the topics of art, poetry or children literature. And… Continue

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Book Marketing & Publicity for Authors Site Has Been Updated

Greetings Everyone, I'm delighted to inform you that I have updated one of my main blogs and it is Book Marketing and Publicity for Authors. Feel free to check it out when you have a moment. It can be viewed at http://bookmarketingandpublicity.blogspot.com

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Posted on July 11th, 2008 at 9:00am — No Comments (Add)

Youth African American Readers of Today, Tommorow & Future

Youth African-American Readers of Today, Tomorrow, and Future by Afrika Midnight Asha Abney

Youth African-American Readers of Today, Tomorrow, and Future full of inspiration, knowledge and curiosity learning words planting seeds spreading wings glowing and glid… Continue

Posted on July 10th, 2008 at 5:57pm — No Comments (Add)

Xpress Yourself Publishing, LLC - www.xpressyourselfpublishing.org

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Xpress Yourself Publishing, LLC P.O. Box 1615 Upper Marlboro, MD 20773 Phone: 202.528.0450 | Fax: 202.478.3447 www.xpressyourselfpublishing.org Xpress Yourself Publishing, LLC

(Upper Marlboro, MD) - Xpress Yourself Publishing, LLC, now h… Continue

Posted on July 8th, 2008 at 8:30pm — No Comments (Add)

Sites for Authors, Writers, Readers, and Book Lovers

Greetings, Below is a listing of sites that I believe you will find very resourceful for authors, writers, readers, and book lovers. Preditors & Editors http://anotherealm.com/prededitors Authorsden www.authorsden.com Shelfari www.shelfari.com Goodreads www.goodreads.com Gather www.gather.com Edit Red Writing Community www.editred.com AuthorNation www.authornation.com Black Author Showcase Networking http://blackauthors.ning.com Book Marketing Network bookmarket.ning.com SoulWrite… Continue

Posted on July 8th, 2008 at 8:19pm — No Comments (Add)

Remarkable Book for Children: No Mirrors in My Nana's House by Ysaye M. Barnwell (Author), Synthia Saint James (Illustrator)

Title: No Mirrors in My Nana's House Author: Ysaye M. Barnwell Illustrator: Synthia Saint James Reading level: Baby-Preschool Hardcover 32 pages Publisher: Harcourt Children's Books; 1st ed edition (September 1, 1998) Language: English ISBN-10: 0152018255 ISBN-13: 978-0152018252 A g… Continue

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Books on African American Art

Greetings, For those of you who like collecting African - American art books, might be find these links helpful which are http://www.aviscafineart.com/Books_on_African_American_Art_/books_on_african_american_art_.htm http://www.biblio.com/catalogs/sub/157/African_American_Art.html http://www.amazon.com/Life-Art-Lois-Mailou-Jones/dp/087654104X http://catalog.ci.glendale.ca.us/ipac20/ipac.jsp?session=12X3X7063V296.121717&profile=brand&source=~!horizon&view=subscriptionsummary&… Continue

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We Had a Picnic This Sunday Past by Jacqueline Woods

We Had a Picnic This Sunday Past Author: Jacqueline Woods Illustrator: Diane Greenseid Reading level: Ages 4-8 Format: Hardcover Pages: 32 Publisher: Hyperion; 1st ed edition (June 15, 1998) Language: English ISBN-10: 0786802421 ISBN-13: 978-0786802425 Available at… Continue

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Nice Book For Children:Did I Tell You I Love You Today?

Did I Tell You I Love You Today? By Deloris Jordan With Roslyn M. Jordan Illustrated by Shane W. Evans Publisher: Simon & Schuster/Paula Wiseman Books - www.simonsays.com Publication Date: December 2004 Format: Hardcover Pages: 32 ISBN-10: 0-689-85271-1 ISBN-13… Continue

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Book Recommendation: Sweet Potato Pie by Kathleen D.Lindsey, Illustrated by Charlotte Riley-Webb

Book Recommendation: Sweet Potato Pie by Kathleen D.Lindsey, Illustrated by Charlotte Riley-Webb

Interest level – K- 3 Reading level: Ages 9-12 Format: Hardcover Pages:32 Publisher: Lee & Low Books; 1st ed edition (September 2003) - www.leeandlow.com Language: English… Continue

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Non BAS Members' Children's Books

Title: Destiny's Gift Author: Natasha Tarpley Illustrator: Adjoa J.Burrowes List Price: $16.95 Reading level: Ages 4-8 Format: Hardcover Publisher: Lee & Low Books (October 30, 2004) - http://www.leeandlow.com Language: English ISBN-10: 1584301562 ISBN-13: 978-1584301561 Theme… Continue

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Adjoa J.Burrowes, Children's Book Author and Illustrator

Adjoa Burrowes is a children's book author and illustrator. She is a member of Black Artists of DC and has illustrated many children's book. Among them include Destiny's Gift, My Steps, Everybody Wears Braids, Grandma's Purple Flowers and many others. Adjoa was interviewed by Afrika Mid… Continue

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At 7:46pm on September 6th, 2008, MIchael Boyd said…
Thanks for the Welcome! Looking forward to learning my way through the site!
At 8:07pm on September 3rd, 2008, Nanette Buchanan said…
Thank you
At 7:22pm on September 3rd, 2008, Nanette Buchanan said…
Hi,

You know a lot more about posting than I do. What is press format? I tried to enter it as an event. I'm getting the hang of the postings but still learning and oh so ready to learn the correct way.
At 6:48pm on September 3rd, 2008, Milbourne Stafford said…
Believe it or not I'm really starting to enjoy romance novels. I like Christian humor books, autobiographies and self help books. AT this point I'm reading just about anything. I didn't like reading before, but now I'm like a kid in a candy shop. I would like to add you as a friend if it is ok with you. Take care and stay strong. Peace and blessings to you.
Biddy
At 4:02pm on September 3rd, 2008, Persia said…
Thank you for the kind welcome. I'm glad to be here.
At 3:39pm on September 3rd, 2008, Savaslas Lofton said…
No, no, no, it's an expression. It wasn't about your graphics, I was talking about the drive (smile). Integrity and character for me is something I will not compromise. No need to worry. (*smile)
At 2:41pm on September 3rd, 2008, Mimi Malaika said…
I'm sorry about that, try it now.
At 11:47am on September 3rd, 2008, Savaslas Lofton said…
I need to borrow some of your creative juices (lol)
It's going fine, just need to do some tweeking.
Thanks for asking.
How are you?
At 10:30am on September 3rd, 2008, Savaslas Lofton said…
Stopping by to say hi my sister. Great to see you on today.
Be blessed,
Savaslas
At 11:17pm on August 31st, 2008, Fafanta said…
Thank you for all of this wonderful info, I will look into them.

Assalamu Alaykum wa rahmatu-I-lah (Peace be on you and the mercy of GOD)

Fafanta
 
 

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