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Karen Steffans Interviewed by AALBC.com

by Troy Johnson

Karen Steffans Interviewed by AALBC.com Troy Johnson Article Karrine Steffans is the author of the New York Times bestsellering books The Vixen Diaries (2007) and the wildly sucessful and scandelous...

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Introducing Bestselling Author Nina Foxx

by Troy Johnson

Introducing Bestselling Author Nina Foxx Troy Johnson Article Editor’s Note: (Foxx received a nomination for an NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Literary Work)! Nina Foxx is an award-winn...

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AALBC.com May 2013 eNewsletter Book Highlights

by Troy Johnson

AALBC.com May 2013 eNewsletter Book Highlights Troy Johnson Article AALBC.com Best-selling Books - March to April 2013 This version of AALBC.com's eNewsletter, which focuses on book rela...

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The Lit Bit Celebrates Women’s History Month

by Charisse Carney-Nunes

The Lit Bit Celebrates Women’s History Month Charisse Carney-Nunes Article Welcome to Women’s History Month! So often we African Americans complain that the preceding month of February, Bla...

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An UPTOWN Continuing Literary Tradition (Harlem 1986 - 1996)

by Marie Brown

An UPTOWN Continuing Literary Tradition (Harlem 1986 - 1996) Marie Brown Article ’ An UPTOWN Continuing Literary Tradition (Harlem 1986 - 1996) by ’Marie Brown (presented a...

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Youth Poetry Contest Guidelines

by Troy Johnson

Youth Poetry Contest Guidelines Troy Johnson Article 20 02 THE ETHERIDGE KNIGHT 8TH ANNUAL YOUTH POETRY CONTEST GUIDELINES Open to Elementary, Middle and High School Students O...

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Our 10 Most Popular Discussions (and Why Discussion Forums Matter)

by Troy Johnson

Our 10 Most Popular Discussions (and Why Discussion Forums Matter) Troy Johnson Article Our discussion forums have been running for more than 17 years. According to Google's Analytics, these are the...

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Ben-Jochannan, Clarke & Van Sertima's Reading Lists

by Troy Johnson

Ben-Jochannan, Clarke & Van Sertima's Reading Lists Troy Johnson Article Dr. Ivan Van Sertima (Jan 26, 1935 – May 25, 2009), Dr. Yosef “Dr. Ben” Ben-Jochannan (Dec 31, 1918 - March 19, 2015), and Dr...

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New Books Worth Checking Out - July 2013

by Troy Johnson

New Books Worth Checking Out - July 2013 Troy Johnson Article At least once a month, on my Blog, I will share information about new books that I think you will enjoy. If you subscribe to my blog, v...

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What Happened to the Best African American Literary Magazines?

by Troy Johnson

What Happened to the Best African American Literary Magazines? Troy Johnson Article I'm a collector. My family calls it hoarding. While I'm a big proponent of electronic books, I still love to sur...

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Come on Florida, Let’s Race to the Top!

by Gina Wilson Beckles

Come on Florida, Let’s Race to the Top! Gina Wilson Beckles Article Dr. Gina Wilson Beckles As a fourth generation Floridian, I am appalled and embarrassed that four of the eight school distric...

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Google Should Pay for Content We Produce Which They Use to Generate Revenue

by Troy Johnson

Google Should Pay for Content We Produce Which They Use to Generate Revenue Troy Johnson Article When you ask Google Home’s Smart Assistant to “Name some African American websites,” Google pulls the...

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Amazon‘s Echo Look: Exploiting Our Inner Narcissist

by Troy Johnson

Amazon‘s Echo Look: Exploiting Our Inner Narcissist Troy Johnson Article The depth to which a corporation will sink to exploit our insecurities and separate us from our money knows no bounds. ...

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September eNewsletter: Bestselling Books, 118 Book Events, and More

by Troy Johnson

September eNewsletter: Bestselling Books, 118 Book Events, and More Troy Johnson Article July/August 2016 Bestselling Books Titles on Go On Girl! Book Club's reading list are prominent on our best...

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3 Must Read Books for Social Media Advocates, Addicts & Sharecroppers

by Troy Johnson

3 Must Read Books for Social Media Advocates, Addicts & Sharecroppers Troy Johnson Article These are three books I recommend we should all read. The strength of the Internet and promise it held ...

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Harlemnite Prays for Shootings... So Say the New York Times

by Troy Johnson

Harlemnite Prays for Shootings... So Say the New York Times Troy Johnson Article Someone forwarded me a NY Times Article. The Times usually pisses me off when they write about Black folks 'cause they...

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We are offering a Great New Service

by Troy Johnson

We are offering a Great New Service Troy Johnson Article I must say after a almost 15 years of building web pages and even longer surfing the net, there is very little that make me say "wow". Recentl...

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So You Think You Want a Grant!

by Gina Wilson Beckles

So You Think You Want a Grant! Gina Wilson Beckles Article Gina Wilson Beckles, Ph.D. Program Evaluation Services, Inc. With the Gates and Buffetts of the world pledging to give away half of t...

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Seven Reasons Why Grant Proposals Fail to get Funded

by Gina Wilson Beckles

Seven Reasons Why Grant Proposals Fail to get Funded Gina Wilson Beckles Article Gina Wilson Beckles, Ph.D. Program Evaluation Services, Inc. Life is about opportunities. They are ever present ...

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Marketing Your Book – Eight Unique Ways to Promote Your Book

by Desiree Day

Marketing Your Book – Eight Unique Ways to Promote Your Book Desiree Day Article Marketing Your Book - Eight Unique Ways to Promote Your Book by Desiree Day Whether you have just completed yo...

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2004's List

by Troy Johnson

2004's List Troy Johnson Article Making the Best of the World Wide Web or Troy's Top 10 Web Resources (October 2004) by Troy Johnson, Founder AALBC.com The World Wide Web (WWW) continues ...

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September Newsletter: Recommended Reads, the MS Book Festival, and More

by Troy Johnson

September Newsletter: Recommended Reads, the MS Book Festival, and More Troy Johnson Article Recommended Reads N. K. Jemisin the Only Writer to Win the Best Novel Hugo Award in three Consecutive Yea...

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39 Bestselling Books and More About #ReadingBlack

by Troy Johnson

39 Bestselling Books and More About #ReadingBlack Troy Johnson Article New Video Highlights 3 Books that Epitomize #ReadingBlack Spotlight is a new feature where I share, in short videos, informat...

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Google’s, Facebook’s, and Amazon’s Adverse Impact on Us All

by Troy Johnson

Google’s, Facebook’s, and Amazon’s Adverse Impact on Us All Troy Johnson Article This lecture describes how these powers have taken control of the world wide web and how we are adversely impacted...

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Notes: The Impact of Amazon, Google, and Facebook on the “Black Book Ecosystem”

by Troy Johnson

Notes: The Impact of Amazon, Google, and Facebook on the “Black Book Ecosystem” Troy Johnson Article Presented at the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority’s House in Sacramento CA, June 3rd 2017 Amazo...

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50 Best Places to Meet Other Book Lovers Online

by Anna Miller

50 Best Places to Meet Other Book Lovers Online Anna Miller Article Editor’s Note: This article was updated in April 2017 to show sites that are no longer active or have completely shut d...

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25 African Women Writers You Should Read

by Troy Johnson

25 African Women Writers You Should Read Troy Johnson Article These wonderful writers hail from every corner of the African continent and write across all genres. Learn more about their books; there ...

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March 28, 2017 Newsletter — Book Recommendations, News, Contests, and More

by Troy Johnson

March 28, 2017 Newsletter — Book Recommendations, News, Contests, and More Troy Johnson Article Top 120 Children’s Books from the Past 50 Years Our list of the Top 120 Children’s Books published ove...

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Simon & Schuster Gives Racist Troll $250K Book Deal, But Boycotting Them Makes No Sense

by Troy Johnson

Simon & Schuster Gives Racist Troll $250K Book Deal, But Boycotting Them Makes No Sense Troy Johnson Article Editor’s Note: Subsequent to the publication of the article, a video of Milo making commen...

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100 Bestselling Authors, New Books, and More: October 2016 eNewsletter

by Troy Johnson

100 Bestselling Authors, New Books, and More: October 2016 eNewsletter Troy Johnson Article Our Top 100, All-time, Bestselling Authors We are excited to present our regularly updated list of our top...

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The Louisiana Girls Trilogy from Jewell Parker Rhodes

by Troy Johnson

The Louisiana Girls Trilogy from Jewell Parker Rhodes Troy Johnson Article The Louisiana Girls trilogy from award-winning author Jewell Parker Rhodes brings together three heroic girls from acros...

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June 2016 Newsletter Celebrating the Best in Black Literature

by Troy Johnson

June 2016 Newsletter Celebrating the Best in Black Literature Troy Johnson Article Subscribe to AALBC.com’s eNewsletter Carter G. Woodson Award Winning Books The National Council for the Social...

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378 Excellent Books, 77 Important Events

by Troy Johnson

378 Excellent Books, 77 Important Events Troy Johnson Article Top 100+ Recommended Children’s Books Children book authors, industry professionals, and avid readers contributed their favorite chi...

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Serious Problems With Facebook Promotion

by Troy Johnson

Serious Problems With Facebook Promotion Troy Johnson Article Writers, if you are using Facebook to promote your work—especially paid promotion— invest 30 minutes of your time to watch these two vide...

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Power List Best-Selling Books • Spring 2015

by Troy Johnson

Power List Best-Selling Books • Spring 2015 Troy Johnson Article Multi-Title Authors Find Success on Spring 2015 Edition of the Power List of Best-Selling African-American Books May 22, 2015 ...

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36 African-American Nominees for National Book Awards

by Troy Johnson

36 African-American Nominees for National Book Awards Troy Johnson Article November 11, 2015 Update: A complete list of National Book Award Honorees, of African descent, is now available. The mi...

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By 2034 95% of Americans Will be Obese or Overweight

by Troy Johnson

By 2034 95% of Americans Will be Obese or Overweight Troy Johnson Article I saw the new documentary film Fed Up and was both outraged and saddened. Simply put, food companies are killing us and this...

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Mixed Race or Just Mixed Up? Children's Books Provide Answers

by Troy Johnson

Mixed Race or Just Mixed Up? Children's Books Provide Answers Troy Johnson Article I noticed a surge in the number of books I sold, over the last two months (see best-selling books list), that dealt ...

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Harlem Book Fair 2013: Video, Photos & Awards

by Troy Johnson

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African-American Literature Web Sites Launch “Power List” of Best-Selling Books

by Troy Johnson

African-American Literature Web Sites Launch “Power List” of Best-Selling Books Troy Johnson Article FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Troy Johnson: troy@aalbc.com Gwen Richardson: grichardson@cu...

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The 100 Best Films of 2012

by Troy Johnson

The 100 Best Films of 2012 Troy Johnson Article Kam Williams’ Annual Assessment of the Cream of the Cinematic Crop It’s impossible for me to limit my favorite films of 2012 to just 10 of the year’s ...

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7 Free Tools Guaranteed to Make Your Website Better!

by Troy Johnson

7 Free Tools Guaranteed to Make Your Website Better! Troy Johnson Article   Managing a large website can be a difficult, requiring a wide variety of skills. As the sole developer of AALBC.c...

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An Author You Should Know (Married Couples Edition)

by Troy Johnson

An Author You Should Know (Married Couples Edition) Troy Johnson Article “An Author You Should Know” is a regular feature of AALBC.com where we promote noteworthy authors on our homepage, blog (see r...

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Reflections on Black Book Reviews

by Troy Johnson

Reflections on Black Book Reviews Troy Johnson Article For more than a decade I, through AALBC.com, have published hundred's of reviews of books written by or about Black people. Over the years thi...

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Black Book Websites Need Love Too

by Troy Johnson

Black Book Websites Need Love Too Troy Johnson Article Over the last decade there has been a great deal of lamenting over the closing of Black owned, independent brick and mortar book stores. Recent...

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Visitor’s day at Camp Grant – Research & Share Your Family History (Part 3)

by Troy Johnson

Visitor’s day at Camp Grant – Research & Share Your Family History (Part 3) Troy Johnson Article The author of the next installment of "Research & Share Your History" is my virtual friend Connie ...

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Vote for the Best Book Trailer of 2010!

by Troy Johnson

Vote for the Best Book Trailer of 2010! Troy Johnson Article There are only 2 days left to cast your vote for the finalists of the Best Book trailer of 2010. Cast you vote now: https://bit.ly/best...

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The Days of Being Gouged by Cable TV Companies Are Over...

by Troy Johnson

The Days of Being Gouged by Cable TV Companies Are Over... Troy Johnson Article ...well almost. Two services, reported by the Wall Street Journal this morning, look very promising FilmOn.com and ...

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Racist Hate Mail

by Troy Johnson

Racist Hate Mail Troy Johnson Article I was listening to the radio (1010 AM, WINS, New York) this week and heard a report of some Jewish people in Roslyn, LI who received some Jewish hate mail.Appare...

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Terry McMillan Speaks out on the ill of the publishing industry

by Troy Johnson

Terry McMillan Speaks out on the ill of the publishing industry Troy Johnson Article The following link points to a letter, written by Terry McMillan, on the ills of the publishing industry. The let...

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BET's Hot Ghetto Mess or Stop supporting the negative literature

by Troy Johnson

BET's Hot Ghetto Mess or Stop supporting the negative literature Troy Johnson Article A prominent individual in Black publishing recently suggested that “I choose a side”. Basically I need to stop su...

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African Americans Figure Prominently in Presidential Debate

by Jamie Walker

African Americans Figure Prominently in Presidential Debate Jamie Walker Article African Americans Figure Prominently in Presidential Debate by Jamie Walker Washington, DC&...

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12 Axioms for Understanding the Book Business

by Troy Johnson

12 Axioms for Understanding the Book Business Troy Johnson Article Based upon my experience; selling books (on-line and off); publishing book reviews; witnessing the careers of many authors for a dec...

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It’s Been Fun, Kids! C. Kelly Robinson Retires

by C. Kelly Robinson

It’s Been Fun, Kids! C. Kelly Robinson Retires C. Kelly Robinson Article Family, friends, and loyal readers, This week’s passing of acclaimed author and journalist BeBe Moore Campbell mov...

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“...what, he think he live in a white neighborhood or sumptin?!”

by Troy Johnson

“...what, he think he live in a white neighborhood or sumptin?!” Troy Johnson Article I'll never understand, why people feel it is okay to litter. I can go outside, right now and watch an adult fini...

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The Best of The Black Book Web Sites - and other thoughts

by Troy Johnson

The Best of The Black Book Web Sites - and other thoughts Troy Johnson Article Having published and monitored the activity of on-line newsletters for over 7 years I have a good feel for what subjects...

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The Power of Blogs Part 4

by Troy Johnson

The Power of Blogs Part 4 Troy Johnson Article Well it has been three weeks since the last post to my Blog. Hey it has been a busy three weeks with Christmas, New Years and everything else that goes ...

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It’s All About Love: Romance Readers Speak Out

by Gwendolyn Osborne

It’s All About Love: Romance Readers Speak Out Gwendolyn Osborne Article Many Americans hold preconceived notions about romance fiction without having read one of these books. Their knowledg...

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List of Contributors to Step into a World

by Kevin Powell

List of Contributors to Step into a World Kevin Powell Article The Following is the List of Contributors to This Amazing Volume Toyin Adewale is a native of Emure-Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeri...

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Chester Himes

by Michael Marsh

Chester Himes Michael Marsh Article Long before becoming a famous novelist, Chester Himes was a budding criminal. But his life changed after he was arrested in Chicago. His approach to his fir...

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Gloria Naylor Discusses Her Novel The Men of Brewster Place on Barnesandnoble.com

by Gloria Naylor

Gloria Naylor Discusses Her Novel The Men of Brewster Place on Barnesandnoble.com Gloria Naylor Article Moderator: Welcome, Gloria Naylor! Thank you for taking the time to join us online this evening...

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Top Ten Reasons Why African American Bookstores Are Closing

by Gwen Richardson

Top Ten Reasons Why African American Bookstores Are Closing Gwen Richardson Article Editor’s Note: On March 25, 2012 we published our new bookstore database.  At the same time we also publ...

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Can I Get An Amen?

by Ruth C. Taylor

Can I Get An Amen? Ruth C. Taylor Article This article was originally published on now defunct, but historically significant, The Black World Today website and is shared here for archival purposes....

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Visitor’s day at Camp Grant – Research & Share Your Family History (Part 3)

by Connie Bradley

Visitor’s day at Camp Grant – Research & Share Your Family History (Part 3) Connie Bradley Article The author of the next installment of “Research & Share Your History” is my virtual ...

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Why Take the Lull by the Horns!: Closing the Leadership Gap is important all all business leaders and employees

by Lee E. Meadows

Why Take the Lull by the Horns!: Closing the Leadership Gap is important all all business leaders and employees Lee E. Meadows Article What leadership opportunities did you miss today? The inhe...

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Why Fertile Ground is an Important Work

by Kalamu ya Salaam

Why Fertile Ground is an Important Work Kalamu ya Salaam Article These Are The Lyrics, Our People Are The Music   WHAT EVER HAPPENED TO THE SPIRIT OF BLACKNESS, the spirit of doing for self...

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Hyena Women and Other Strange Tales of Social Chaos

by L. E. Rainey

Hyena Women and Other Strange Tales of Social Chaos L. E. Rainey Article Several years ago I watched a documentary about a pride of lions and a pack of hyenas living in the African savannah. By e...

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Women’s Fiction and Diversity

by Renee Swindle

Women’s Fiction and Diversity Renee Swindle Article Renee SwindleI’ve been reading what the publishing industry has dubbed “women’s fiction” since books by autho...

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Voices of The Harlem Renaissance

by Alain Locke

Voices of The Harlem Renaissance Alain Locke Article From Locke’s essay “Harlem,” published in the March 1925 issue of Survey Graphic. If we were to offer a symbol of what Harlem...

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AALBC.com Workshops for Writers

by Troy Johnson

AALBC.com Workshops for Writers Troy Johnson Article Self-Publishing Workshop Saturday, December 6th 2008 - Harlem, New York Postponed until March 2009 Co-sponsored with ...

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Black Americans in Publishing

by Troy Johnson

Black Americans in Publishing Troy Johnson Article This orgaization is no longer active. Information provided here is for archival purposes. Black Americans in Publishing, Inc P.O. Box 6275 FDR S...

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Dark Matter II

by Troy Johnson

Dark Matter II Troy Johnson Article The Call for submission has ended DARK MATTER II : Speculative Fiction from the African Diaspora Edited by Sheree R. Thomas GUIDELINES FOR SUBMISSION...

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What is a Editor and Copyeditor?

by Troy Johnson

What is a Editor and Copyeditor? Troy Johnson Article Answer supplied by Anita Diggs What is the difference between an Editor and Copyeditor? An editor looks for the strengths and weaknesses o...

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Macavelli Press

by Troy Johnson

Macavelli Press Troy Johnson Article Macavelli is currently reviewing manuscripts: Macavelli Press Mission Statement http://www.macavellipress.com More than fifty thousand books are publ...

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On-Line Newsletters

by Troy Johnson

On-Line Newsletters Troy Johnson Article The following on-line newsletters (listed in no particular order) are an extremely valuable and informative resource to anyone with an interest in African...

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Book & Author Promotion

by Troy Johnson

Book & Author Promotion Troy Johnson Article There are several excellent organizations which provide a host of services to help you promote your books and authors. In fact, you'll find many s...

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Publishers Indemnity Insurance: What is it, and how do you get it?

by Troy Johnson

Publishers Indemnity Insurance: What is it, and how do you get it? Troy Johnson Article "One of the key components necessary for self-published authors to get their book into Bla...

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The Cartel Publications, CEO, T. Styles

by Troy Johnson

The Cartel Publications, CEO, T. Styles Troy Johnson Article There comes a time in every industry when a company enters into it, propelling the enterprise forward. This usually ins...

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Up & Coming Magazine

by Troy Johnson

Up & Coming Magazine Troy Johnson Article Editor's Note (13 Jan 2013): We bleieve this magazine may be out of print. Their old domain has be claimed by a diiferent magazine with the same name....

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Writers Digest

by Troy Johnson

Writers Digest Troy Johnson Article Subscribe to These Resources for Writers and Readers of Literature Book (Click Title to Order) Book is a magazine is no longer published ...

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African Influence on Easter (Ancient & Modern)

by Cinque Brown

African Influence on Easter (Ancient & Modern) Cinque Brown Article Many African American will be celebrating the religious holiday of Easter this weekend. It is interesting that many of us only thin...

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