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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

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

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

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

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

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Announcement: Book Marketing and Publicity for Authors

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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

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

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

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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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

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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