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The #1 Site for African American

by Troy Johnson

The #1 Site for African American Troy Johnson Article Social Media 101 Social Media Marketing Tips by AALBC.com Founder Troy Johnson I've been actively selling books on-line since...

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Notes on “Quotes” from An American Marriage

by Tayari Jones

Notes on “Quotes” from An American Marriage Tayari Jones Article “But home isn’t where you land; home is where you launch. You can’t pick your home any more than you can choose your...

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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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Use Tweedeck

by Troy Johnson

Use Tweedeck Troy Johnson Article Use Tweedeck Related Links Back to Social Media 101 Social Media Marketing Tips http://socialmedia101.biz

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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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Becoming an Great Talk Radio Guest

by Troy Johnson

Becoming an Great Talk Radio Guest Troy Johnson Article 10 TIPS FOR BECOMING AN EXCELLENT TALK RADIO GUEST (PART 3 OF A 5-PART SERIES) by Marsha F

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Celebrating the Best in Black Literature (May 31, 2016 Newsletter)

by Troy Johnson

Celebrating the Best in Black Literature (May 31, 2016 Newsletter) Troy Johnson Article Subscribe to AALBC.com’s eNewsletter Books to be Published in June Summer will heat up with some great new ...

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Mary Monroe’s New Book, REMEMBRANCE, "A Cozy Holiday Read!"

by Troy Johnson

Mary Monroe’s New Book, REMEMBRANCE, "A Cozy Holiday Read!" Troy Johnson Article It’s the most wonderful time of the year and Kensington’s got you covered when it comes to cozy holiday reads! In t...

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Social Media Conversation with Two Successful Webmasters

by Troy Johnson

Social Media Conversation with Two Successful Webmasters Troy Johnson Article Here Ron Kavanaugh, founder of Mosaicbooks.com and I, founder of AALBC.com, speak with Darryl J. Jenkins (my cousin) ...

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10 Keys to Writing Successful Grant Proposals

by Gina Wilson Beckles

10 Keys to Writing Successful Grant Proposals Gina Wilson Beckles Article Dr. Gina Wilson Beckles Let’s say you’ve been given the task of writing a grant proposal, even though you a...

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5 Books for the Holidays! - Spotlight - December 17, 2017

by Troy Johnson

5 Books for the Holidays! - Spotlight - December 17, 2017 Troy Johnson Article “The Spotlight” a New Video Feature on AALBC.com. Your browser does not support HTML5 video. The Books highlight...

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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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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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Why Diversity in Children’s Literature is Important

by Jewell Parker Rhodes

Why Diversity in Children’s Literature is Important Jewell Parker Rhodes Article A Keynote Address Delivered by Jewell Parker Rhodes April 30, 2015, during the American Booksellers Association&rs...

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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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Please Donate to the Literary Freedom Project

by Troy Johnson

Please Donate to the Literary Freedom Project Troy Johnson Article The Literary Freedom Project (LFP) and Mosaic magazine are fighting to keep immersive reading, literary arts, expository writing...

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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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Documentary Film on History of Blacks in Fantasy, Horror, and Science Fiction Books

by Troy Johnson

Documentary Film on History of Blacks in Fantasy, Horror, and Science Fiction Books Troy Johnson Article https://www.youtube.com/embed/uvDW5z0b9po “The Invisible Universe documentary reveals the his...

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How do I get my book featured on AALBC.com (for free)?

by Troy Johnson

How do I get my book featured on AALBC.com (for free)? Troy Johnson Article “How do I get my book featured on AALBC.com?” is a question often posed to me by authors, publishers and publicists. Of...

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★ AALBC Now Sells Audiobooks and Accomplishes a First

by Troy Johnson

★ AALBC Now Sells Audiobooks and Accomplishes a First Troy Johnson Article 12 Audiobooks You’ll ♥ Libro.fm Helps AALBC Sell Digital Audiobooks Membership Supports AALBC$14.99 m...

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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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March 26th 2013 – eNewsletter Highlights

by Troy Johnson

March 26th 2013 – eNewsletter Highlights Troy Johnson Article Read Our Complete eNewsletter AALBC.com mourns the passing of Nigerian novelist and poet Chinua Achebe (November 16, 1930 — March ...

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What does Steve Harvey Know About Relationships?

by Troy Johnson

What does Steve Harvey Know About Relationships? Troy Johnson Article My intent is not to pick on Steve Harvey personally, because I’m sure he is no worse, or better, than any of us. I just chose hi...

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Myths about Single Mothers

by Joy Thomas Moore

Myths about Single Mothers Joy Thomas Moore Article ❖ Majority of single mothers are irresponsible, single from the outset and minority. REALITY: Around half of single mothers have never ...

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Book Club Kit: The Thing About Home

by Rhonda McKnight

Book Club Kit: The Thing About Home Rhonda McKnight Article Download the Book Club Kit Dear Reader, I am delighted you choose The Thing About Home for your book discussion. In the story you&rsq...

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SECRETS World Premieres, September 16 at 8:00 p.m. on BET

by Troy Johnson

SECRETS World Premieres, September 16 at 8:00 p.m. on BET Troy Johnson Article One Man’s Lustful Affair, A Brother's Jealousy and A Wife’s Suspicions Collide and Unravel a Once Perfect Home in Debu...

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A Special Note for Authors, Publishers, and Book Promoters

by Troy Johnson

A Special Note for Authors, Publishers, and Book Promoters Troy Johnson Article “There are some online services that specialize in books for blacks…The most successful is the African American Literat...

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Black Writers Dominate the 2017 Pulitzer Prizes

by Troy Johnson

Black Writers Dominate the 2017 Pulitzer Prizes Troy Johnson Article Back in January of this year, I took the time to try to figure out how many Black writers have won Pulitzer Prizes in the six ...

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Authors Don't Need Twitter

by Troy Johnson

Authors Don't Need Twitter Troy Johnson Article Many authors invest a great deal of time managing their Twitter accounts. Hours a day are spent attracting new followers and keeping them engaged with...

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5 Things Writers Must Do To Survive Online

by Troy Johnson

5 Things Writers Must Do To Survive Online Troy Johnson Article Today, despite all the technology and social media at our disposal, it is becoming increasingly difficult for the average writer to ear...

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"Troy's Triangle" for Publishing Success

by Troy Johnson

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Rappers Delight – Jay Z’s new book and the RZA interviewed

by Troy Johnson

Rappers Delight – Jay Z’s new book and the RZA interviewed Troy Johnson Article “My life after childhood has two main stories: the story of the hustler and the story of the rapper, and the two ov...

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Anthony Anderson Expounds on Everything from Watts to New Orleans to His New Movie

by Kam Williams

Anthony Anderson Expounds on Everything from Watts to New Orleans to His New Movie Kam Williams Article Anthony Anderson was born in Compton, California on August 15, 1970, and attended t...

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Connor Literary Agency

by Troy Johnson

Connor Literary Agency Troy Johnson Article The Connor Literary Agency is a full service agency dedicated to advising and guiding writers in every aspect of their literary career...

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Every Generation Media

by Troy Johnson

Every Generation Media Troy Johnson Article www.everygeneration.co.uk EVERY GENERATION SEEKS TALENTED JOURNALIST AND MEDIA PERSONNEL 'Every Generation Media and Foundation is a social...

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Hilton Publishing

by Troy Johnson

Hilton Publishing Troy Johnson Article http://www.hiltonpub.com The Hilton Publishing Company has been established to promote the successful and profitable publication of two kinds of manuscri...

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Publishing Consultant

by Troy Johnson

Publishing Consultant Troy Johnson Article Under construction.... Earl Cox started his career in publishing nearly eighteen years ago as a shipping and receiving clerk at the Baruch College Books...

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Skyelight Literature

by Troy Johnson

Skyelight Literature Troy Johnson Article FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Skye Phillips Toll Free: 877‐335‐4874 Fax: 516 345 0652 info@skyelightbooks.com ...

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National Book Awards Honors IBPA Members’ Impact

by Troy Johnson

National Book Awards Honors IBPA Members’ Impact Troy Johnson Article This article was originally published in the April 2025 issue of the IBPA Independent magazine, the magazine for members of the I...

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We Must Patronize Black-Owned Websites or Lose Them

by Troy Johnson

We Must Patronize Black-Owned Websites or Lose Them Troy Johnson Article Part of AALBC.com’s mission is to help support Black-owned websites. Historically, I've focused on sites related to books i...

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Ten Steps to Promote Diversity in Children’s Literature

by Troy Johnson

Ten Steps to Promote Diversity in Children’s Literature Troy Johnson Article Ten Steps to Promote Diversity in Children’s Literature by Wade Hudson This Diversity Books Pledge was developed after a...

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Why Black Owned Websites Fail

by Troy Johnson

Why Black Owned Websites Fail Troy Johnson Article A few days ago a friend came across an article in, WhereItzAt Magazine. In the magazine was an article, “In defense of Black Bookstores,” addressed ...

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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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Great Books, Events, Films & More - October 2015 eNewsletter

by Troy Johnson

Great Books, Events, Films & More - October 2015 eNewsletter Troy Johnson Article AALBC.com’s Best Selling Books — July/August 2015 We just published our ten best selling fiction, nonfiction, and ...

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New List! Best-Selling Children’s Books

by Troy Johnson

New List! Best-Selling Children’s Books Troy Johnson Article We've Just Added an Additional Category to Our Popular Best Sellers List—Children’s Books! Over the years, there has always been a gre...

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AALBC.com eNewsletter – December 31st 2012 – Issue #197

by Troy Johnson

AALBC.com eNewsletter – December 31st 2012 – Issue #197 Troy Johnson Article AALBC.com eNewsletter – December 31st 2012 – Issue #197 I hope you enjoy AALBC.com's last eNewsletter for 2012. Please ta...

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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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The Top 7 American Writers of the 20th Century

by Troy Johnson

The Top 7 American Writers of the 20th Century Troy Johnson Article [caption id="attachment_948" align="alignnone" width="500" caption="AALBC.com Founder, Troy Johnson on James Baldwin"][/caption] ...

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Google Worsens Web Experience by Retuning Poor Search Results

by Troy Johnson

Google Worsens Web Experience by Retuning Poor Search Results Troy Johnson Article Please read the notes at the end of the article for important updates to this Blog post (the last note added Februar...

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Tavis Smiley is no good for Black folks!

by Troy Johnson

Tavis Smiley is no good for Black folks! Troy Johnson Article Actually, I believe the exact opposite, strongly. I used the provocative title to draw attention to this blog post. My hope is that y...

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Of Thee I Sing: A Letter to My Daughters by Barack Obama - Book Review

by Troy Johnson

Of Thee I Sing: A Letter to My Daughters by Barack Obama - Book Review Troy Johnson Article "Of Thee I Sing is basically a baker’s dozen of brief biographies of important figures in American hist...

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I'm Voting for Barack Obama - Period!

by Troy Johnson

I'm Voting for Barack Obama - Period! Troy Johnson Article He is Black and that is all I care about period.I don't give a crap if he has funny colored lips, a white mother, and African Father.I don't...

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The Power of Blogs Part 3

by Troy Johnson

The Power of Blogs Part 3 Troy Johnson Article OK, so I built this blog almost a week ago but how will anyone know to visit it? As with a web site, I have to believe content is the most important th...

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Clinton as Vice President Would be a Disaster for Obama

by Gwen Richardson

Clinton as Vice President Would be a Disaster for Obama Gwen Richardson Article As Senator Barack Obama wrapped up the Democratic nomination on Tuesday, Senator Hillary Clinton and h...

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Colin Channer On His Novel, Satisfy My Soul

by Colin Channer

Colin Channer On His Novel, Satisfy My Soul Colin Channer Article What is SATISFY MY SOUL saying about the American experience?  That the destruction of African gods has shaped the destiny of...

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On Percival Everett

by African American Literature Book Club

On Percival Everett African American Literature Book Club Article I think Erasure by Percival Everett is the first great manifesto for literature by African Americans in the 21st century. I beli...

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Why I Wrote One Blood

by Denene Millner

Why I Wrote One Blood Denene Millner Article I discovered my adoption certificate at age twelve, while snooping in my parents’ private papers. They’d kept it a secret because doing so mad...

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BCP Digital Printing

by Troy Johnson

BCP Digital Printing Troy Johnson Article BCP Digital Printing Visit them at http://www.bcpdigital.com SPECIALIZING IN DIGITAL COLOR, SHORT RUN AND JUST-IN-TIME ...

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Black Renaissance Noire

by Troy Johnson

Black Renaissance Noire Troy Johnson Article Selected by Library Journal as one of the ten best magazines of 1996 Vol. 3 No. 1 Fall 2000 Manthia Diawara Editor-in-C...

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Gentle Pen Editorial Services

by Troy Johnson

Gentle Pen Editorial Services Troy Johnson Article http://www.gentlepen.com Behind Every Good Writer is a Great Editor! A good story is crafted with solid writing. A great book is well edit...

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mosaicbooks.com

by Troy Johnson

mosaicbooks.com Troy Johnson Article Mosaicbook.com ceased operations in 2014 it was a tremendous loss. However they carry on our proud literary tradion with Mosaic Literary Magazine. Launch...

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