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My interest was recently piqued by a trailer which appeared here plugging a novel dealing with metaphysics, a subject which intrigues me, and because the succinct synopsis that accompanied the promo showed promise of this work being a well-written exception to the rule when it comes to self-published books, I decided I wanted to check out “The Savion Sequence” by D. Amari Jackson. Last year I posted a review of “The Lost Symbol” by Dan Brown, and upon completing “The Savion Sequence,” I found myself suspended in the realm of de ja vu as once again I had completed a book that delves into the esoteric and deals with the interpretation of cryptic paradoxes. What was dif…

STREET LIT GOES LEGIT By Mark Allwood Columbia News Service, 3/17/06 In the world of rap music, street credibility is everything. The same is true in the growing genre of writing known as street fiction. With titles like “Gangsta Lean,” “No More Baby’s Mama Drama” and “Blood Money,” street lit is often written by authors who come from hardscrabble backgrounds, some having served time in jail. And mainstream publishers have started to take notice of what street vendors and readers across the country have known for several years. K’wan Foye published his first novel, “Gangsta,” with Triple Crown Publications, which was founded by Vickie Stringer, who…

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WHEN KEEPIN’ IT REAL GOES WRONG: Is Fiction More Powerful than Nonfiction? I am a “Conscious Brother”. What is that, you ask? “A Conscious Brother” is a Black man who possesses a knowledge of – and love for – his history, culture and people. He knows that, because of the color of his skin, he is – by law, or tradition – politically, economically and socially discriminated against and he works – in a myriad of ways – to fight against said discrimination. Of course, there are also “Conscious Sisters”. I hang out with Brothers and Sisters who are both “conscious” and not-so-“conscious”. Now, talk to most “conscious” people and they are intelligent and very well …

Queen of Pain – Free Limited Time Tara Wilson married one of the wealthiest men in the world when she wed friendworld social media site creator Brandon Larson. Tara grew up poor and lived in a single wide mobile home off a blacktop road with her family when she was young. All of her life Tara was trying to prove that she was not poor white trash like she was called all those years ago. Tara’s efforts to prove her worth caused her to impose deep emotional pain in men that dared to love her over the years, but the cruelest blow was to be inflicted upon her. Tara was blindsided by a betrayal so cruel that it shook her to the core of her being. Would Tara deal with the …

I have not watched all the videos All the back peddling on the use of the term "African American," at the beginning of this video was pretty funny. However, I could relate as it is a surprisingly controversial term that I've had to defend many times. She does a good job explaining it. Though it won't change anyone's opinion or the term, those who don;t have a clue will learn about the controversy.

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Hello. Given the passing of the Greatest, the chapter Muhammad Ali in my book White Man's Disease (available 6/20 http://www.whitemansdisease.com/) takes on new poignancy for me. Here is a brief excerpt: https://www.facebook.com/WhiteMansDisease/posts/978867358848399:0

I am requesting a review of my first book, a biography of my father. Title: Eddie Green The Rise of an Early 1900s Black American Entertainment Pioneer ISBN: 978-1-59393-966-3 Publication Date: July 15, 2016 Book Description: This is an inspiring rags-to-riches biography of legendary Eddie Green, pioneering Black filmmaker, movie and Broadway star, Old Time Radio icon, and composer, who rose against all odds from poverty to prominence with talent and determination to become one of America's most beloved comedians. A good man is hard to find, as the famous 1919 song by Eddie Green attests, but the pioneering entertainer established himself as the l…

This is Science Fiction’s new Golden Age. That is what they would have you believe. Short fiction markets are better than ever before, exploring ideas of equality, gender, sexuality, neurodivergence, disability, and most of all what it means to be human. It really is science fiction’s new Golden Age. If you’re white. What does it mean to be black and look at intersectional issues of equality through the lens of science fiction and fantasy? Where are those stories in the canon? There is black excellence out there waiting to be discovered and not tokenized. Octavia Butler is our past and she is an amazing ancestor, but she should not be our only storyteller. …

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Where: October 4 and 5, 2019 Where: Harborside Hotel, Oxon Hill, MD Info at www.blackauthorsandreadersrock.com BARR is a two day literary conference that offers readers the opportunity to meet and mingle with new, emerging and nationally recognized African American authors from all writing genres, and offers authors the opportunity to greet old friends, meet new readers and sell their works. Though BARR's focus is on authors of color, because they are traditionally underserved by the publishing industry, the conference is open to everyone. BARR brings value to the community by providing attendees the opportunity to learn about the c…

Dear Indie Authors, Word Lovers Book & Literary Club is accepting book review requests. To request a review for your book, click the link below. Also, we publish Knowing, a publication that focuses on literacy and indie authors. To learn more about our Club, visit http://taniscawilson.com/word-lovers/ If you have questions, please email us at wordloversbookclub@gmail.com Want us to review your book? Complete a Book Request Form Check out our indie author publication, Knowing by clicking here

This is too cool. A celebrity doing something substantive to support a Black-owned bookstore! Eso Won bookstore in Los Angeles, CA. ...I guess I should give Google some credit too 😉

Tessa Thompson is moving into production in a major way with a new production company, a first-look deal at HBO and HBO Max and exec producing two big book adaptations – Who Fears Death by Nnedi Okorafor and The Secret Lives of Church Ladies by Deesha Philyaw (AKA @FerociousKitty) The Westworld star has launched Viva Maude with a two-year deal at the WarnerMedia-owned cable network and streaming service. Thompson said, “I’m beyond thrilled to officially launch my production company, Viva Maude, which has been a real passion project and labour of love over the last few years. I’m elated to begin this partnership and to bring entertaining and impactful tele…

Like many of you, my writings are inspired by the Black experience in America. I have just finished publishing the second of my first two fiction books 'Mama Dee' and other is called 'Merchants of Souls'. They are both offered on am*zon. So please stop by my web page and check them out at Earllynn.com. I would love to have them reviewed. Mama Dee; DeEtta lives much of her life carrying two huge secrets, and praying they will never be revealed. Merchants of Souls; Willie flirts with the beautiful Althea, little does he know his very soul is what she desire.

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Hello All, I am still reading like nobody's business. I had to sneak a couple of books by white authors, gods in Alabama by Joshilynn Jackson (good book) and The Last Child by John Hart (EXCELLENT!!), in because I was moving a little fast. I finished Glorious by Bernice McFadden and the book is perfectly titled because it is glorious! I loved it! I just finished J.D. Mason's latest, Take Your Pleasure Where You Find It! I did not care for it! I'm surprised to be saying this about a J.D. Mason book because you all know how much I love her...but I'm afraid I'm going to have to cut her. This book sucks! I'm going to tell you why...Remember me telling you a…

“READ MY LIPS” PROJECT”, by Cyrus A. Webb, 5.10.07 MIKA MILLER: MOVING CONFIDENTLY IN THE DIRECTION OF HER DREAMS Bestselling author, MIKA MILLER has been a creative individual all of her life. Born and raised in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, she has always enjoyed writing poetry, short stories and plays, so it seemed like a natural revolution that she would write a book. In talking with her in our exclusive interview, MIKA MILLER told Conversations that she “never had any doubt” when it came to the success that is now hers. “Even when things do go the way you expect, you can’t dwell on the trouble.” She was working a corporate job tha…

What We Can Learn From The Chinese Author Neil Gaiman shared a fascinating fact. While appearing as a Guest of Honor at China’s largest state approved Science Fiction convention, Neil decided to enquire why Science Fiction, once frowned upon by the Chinese government, was now not only approved of, but encouraged, with China now the world’s largest market for Science Fiction, with the highest circulation of Science Fiction magazines and the largest Science Fiction conventions. The answer Neil was given is very interesting. China is the world’s manufacturing powerhouse. But it doesn’t invent or design most of the things it manufactures. China wants to capture the cre…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Publication Date: November 2013 Publicity Contact: Vanesse Lloyd-Sgambati, Tel.215- 877-2012 vlloydsgam@aol.com Lathea Williams, Tel. 212-553-4206 E-mail: Lathea_Williams@Harlequin.ca New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author BRENDA JACKSON CELEBRATES HER 100TH NOVEL A Madaris BRIDE FOR Christmas Brenda Jackson, in many ways, has become an extended family member to her countless loyal readers and fans. They regularly interface with Jackson online at Facebook, Twitter, and her Web site. Jackson keeps readers abreast of what’s happening with new books and other projects via her popular e-newsletters. …

Support The Black Authors & Readers Rock Weekend This campaign is in support of The Black Authors & Readers Rock Weekend, an annual networking conference for authors, book club members and avid readers. Visit their website: http://www.realdivasread.com/

Veritasium produces videos that I look at regularly, because I'm interested in science. This one however was an unexpected surprise as it digressed from their usual subject matter This video fills in the gaps in what I've observed but could not come up with a satisfactory explanation. Over the years my Facebook fans has increased while engagement has gone down. I assumed this was simply a strategy by Facebook to encourage you to buy more ads, but it runs much deeper than that. Last year the Washington Post reported that The US Department of State spent $630,000 (of OUR money) to acquire 2 million page likes and then realized only 2% were engaged. If yo…

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Hello, Ii'm excited to share the news of our publishing company on your forum! M.J.S. Publishing Group, LLC. is a small, black owned publishing company. We have been in business for just over a year. We recently published a short story of an independent author and are looking forward to four additional releases by this summer. Be sure to check out our website at, www.mjspublishinggroupllc.com. We're looking forward to hearing from you. Sincerely, T. Stanley CEO/ Founder of M.J.S. Publishing Group, LLC.

Javaka Steptoe read from his award winning children's book Radiant Child: The Story of Young Artist Jean-Michel Basquiat. I worked with the Queens Public Library on this event. It went really well. Seems like everyone brought a book a few purchased 3 or more. Javaka is a very warm Brother and talented artist. Both f his parent are artists. His father, John Steptoe is also in the site.

Years ago, while still in college, a "foine" sister I was infatuated with, recommended that I read The Clan of the Cave Bear. It was not a book I would have ever picked up on my own in fact the title made no sense to me. For no other reason than her recommendation, I read and ultimately and I enjoyed the book a great deal. The story and the woman are perhaps the only reason I recall the book to this day The book, like all books I really enjoy is a love story. In this case familial love. Not one of biology, but adoption. It is not like any adoption story that you'll ever read. The story came to my mind during a dragged out debate I'm…

The Dark Universe Anthology tells the origin story of the Cassad Empire, from its ambitious beginning to its evolution to the first great human Galactic Empire and its eventual fall. Milton Davis, Gene Peterson, Balogun Ojetade, Penelope Flynn, Malon Edwards, K. Ceres Wright and DaVaun Sanders are the storytellers that lay the foundation of this amazing empire. Dark Universe is space opera like you've never seen. Robert J 5.0 out of 5 stars Epic science fiction/space opera done awesomely well D. Newell 5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent world building M Horton 5.0 out of 5 stars Beautifully imagined and written Order you book today! Dark Universe ISBN: 978-0…

Found on Instagram: * Always avoid annoying alliterations.* Never use a long word when a diminutive one will do.* Parenthetical phrases (the ones that break the flow of a sentence, no matter how relevant or insightful) are not necessary.* Eliminate quotations. As Ralph Waldo Emerson said, “I hate quotations. Tell me what YOU know.”* Don’t be redundant; don’t use more words than necessary; don’t go on and on and on and on; just say it and move on.* Be more or less specific when writing about most things.* One word sentences? Reject. Eliminate. Avoid.* It’s not cool to use colloquialisms, and I ain’t whistling Dixie.* Even if a mixed metaphor sweetens the pot, t…

Review copies available for new poetry collection by Chicago poet W.C. Aldridge. Book info plus sample poem

Media Contact: Delmarie Cobb Phone: 773-373-3860 Email: dlcobb@thepublicityworks.net THIRD WORLD PRESS 55th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION It is incredible that in the year 2022, many Americans are learning, for the first time, the many contributions that individual Black people have made to America and the world. For centuries, the history of America has been slanted, misleading and distorted. This “his-story” has been a means to keep African American contributions hidden. For fifty-five years, Dr. Haki Madhubuti MFA, Ph.D (poet, editor, publisher, educator and activist), has pursued the singular mission of counteracting the myth that Black pe…

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Good Day: I would appreciate it if you would consider reviewing my upcoming historical nonfiction book "Hamilton Heights and Sugar Hill" being released April 2nd by Fordham University Press. All requested details follow. Thank you so much Davida Siwisa James HAMILTON HEIGHTS and SUGAR HILL: Alexander Hamilton's Old Harlem Neighborhood Through the Centuries by Davida Siwisa James Fordham University Press: Empire State Editions Nonfiction; 432 pages; 126 illustrations: PUBLICATION DATE: April 2, 2024 ISBN-13: 978-1531506148 Hardcover $34.95; available for presale on Barnes & Noble, am*zon and major outlet websites …

Black Butterfly [Verse 1] Morning light Silken dream take flight As the darkness gives way to the dawn You've survived Now your moment has arrived Now your dream has finally been born [Chorus] Black Butterfly Sail across the waters Tell your sons and daughters What the struggle brings Black Butterfly Set the skies on fire Rise up even higher So the ageless winds of time can catch your wings Ooh, ooh [Verse 2] While you slept The promise was unkept But your faith was as sure as the stars Now you're free And the world has come to see Just how proud and beautiful you are [Chorus] Black Butterfly S…

The Center for Black Literature at Medgar Evers College, CUNY Presents The Tenth National Black Writers' Conference And Then We Heard the Thunder: Black Writers Reconstructing Memories and Lighting the Way Featuring Toni Morrison Nobel Prize Winning Author as Honorary Chair, Kamau Brathwaite, Amiri Baraka and many more! Thursday, March 25, 2008 - Sunday, March 28, 2010 A Message from the Center for Black Literature… Greetings Everyone: The Center for Black Literature would like to remind you that if you are planning to stay at the NY Marriott while attending the Tenth National Black Writers Conference the cut – off to make your reservation is February …

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Hair Chat: Overcoming Obstacles Friday, October 23, 6:30pm - 8:30pm A heartfelt conversation with Miko Branch, Best Selling Author and CEO of Miss Jessie's. Miko Branch is the co-founder and CEO of Miss Jessie's LLC, the company behind the premium hair care product line that exclusively caters to the diverse spectrum of all curly hair types. Miko founded the company with her sister, Titi, and they named it after their much beloved and fiercely independent "do-it-for-yourself," and "tell-it-like-it-is" paternal grandmother - Jessie Mae Branch. As the visionary behind the Miss Jessie's brand, Miko revolutionized the haircare industry and became a leading pio…

I self published a poetry book titled, The Sun Came out Last Night... Rated D, and am having very little success getting an audience. I'd like to solicit both feedback about my writing and your suggestions on necessary steps in which to promote. Here's an example of one of my poems. Timing is everything when 'No' means 'Yes'. No means yes when he places his lips on the left side of her neck, just below her ear...gently places his hands on the small of her back...and presses her body against his so close that she can hear his every breath...and she tingles from the full body workout. Timing is everything when 'No' means'Yes'. No means yes when shemoans in delight as his …

So I'm watching a 3 hour interview with Walter Mosley, 'cause that's what I do for fun, and he actually shouts out AALBC.com. He even got the site's awkward acronym out (you could see it was a little tough but he did it!). At any rate, this is what we have to do to ensure the viability of our institutions; acknowledge, recommend them, and patronize them. Stay tuned...

I had the pleasure of attending the Mississippi Book Festival, which is held each August in the state's largest city, Jackson. I was able to see a wide variety of interesting authors including Jon Meacham, Rick Bragg, and the author of one of my favorite books, Cold Mountain, Charles Frazier. Jackson is a city that is over 80% Black, so I expected to see a significant number of Black authors. While the number of Black authors showcased were in the minority numerically; there were plenty in attendance. I saw writers like; children's book author and actress, Quvenzhané Wallis; social justice activist, Janet Dewart Bell; former…

Good Day! My name is Sherabim Joy and I am requesting a book review for my first Christian novel “After The Benediction.” Any assistance you can provide is appreciated. ISBN: 978-1724978721 Publication Date: September 2018 Amazon Link: After The Benediction (After The Storm Publishing Presents) https://www.amazon.com/dp/1724978721/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_FH6fDbGCJM8PF Synopsis: After the Benediction will take you on an extraordinary journey… Evangelist Jacey Joyner is loved and admired by as many people who envy her. To the untrained eye, she appears to have it all together; a beautiful family, a thriving ministry, a…

I was just on Lip Alley where they have a much more vibrant Black book discussion than AALBC. I wish that were not the case, but anywho ... Someone there just recommended a book, by N.K. Jemisin, whose work I follow, so I was surprised to learn about a book i never heard of (image below). The book is not in distribution -- it isn't even in Books in Print's database. So I mosey on over to Amazon and see that it is an "Amazon Original Stories." I was like WTF!!? So Amazon is now selling books that they have the exclusive right to sell and Black writers are signing up for this bullshit?! This is outrageous. Amazon is the same company …

I'm a longtime reporter at the Globe, and author of "You Are Here," a book on the modern history of navigation. But now I've written my first novel. It's called "Power In The Blood," and it's a different kind of thriller. It tells of journalist Weldon Drake. Sardonic, cold and uncaring, Drake is an unlikely man of faith. So when he was appointed a deacon in Boston’s most prominent African-American church, Drake figured it was a mistake. Maybe he was right. Because serving God could get him killed. After a brilliant and beautiful computer scientist is nearly murdered in the church, Drake wants to know why. Soon, he's fallen afoul of …

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I recently finished reading "Standing" by Ernest McMillan, purchased during Tulisoma Book Fest at the Dallas African American Museum last month.

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