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Atlanta's Hot with Conventions Next Week

I'll be in Hotlanta next weekend to attend and work at the National Medical Association yearly conference (no, not a dr. - a techie with a biomed engineering background - and a husband that teaches at the conference). The last weekend in July has both the Blogging while

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Posted by Diane on July 19, 2008 at 10:13am — No Comments

Burn out

With all the writing I have been doing on abuse of various sorts, and the terrible reports in the news, I had to take a little break. A short while ago I ordered and read Wooffer: stories you can read to your dog, by Betty Fasig. It was a great escape from the mundane troubles of the world. Here is my review of this marvelous little book: Wooffer, by Betty Fasig

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Posted by Zada Connaway on July 6, 2008 at 2:14pm — No Comments

Homeless USA

We as Americans will soon celebrate our independence with parades, fireworks and bar-b-que but how did we get to this point and what price did we really pay for our freedom? Is freedom really free and if this country is so grand why are there so many homeless people? I sit here at my desk typing this article and I am thankful that I live in a country where I have such a right but I also wonder what I had to sacrifice to have this freedom. Our country is downtrodden with heavy burdens and no sol… Continue

Posted by Debra Ann Elliott on July 4, 2008 at 8:57am — No Comments

Life Through the Rearview Mirror Published!

Life Through the Rearview Mirror was released on June 9th 2008: Publisher: Publish America Pub. Date: June 2008 ISBN-13: 9781606100394 paperback 60pp. Press Release: Elliot publishes compilation of poems FROM STAFF REPORTS / Posted: Tuesday, June 24, 2008 2:12 PM CDT PublishAmerica will soon publish "Life Through the Rearview Mirror," a collection of poems written by Debra Ann Elliott. One of the poems was written in memory of her brother James "Beatle" Lindsey, who was murdered in Columbiana… Continue

Posted by Debra Ann Elliott on June 27, 2008 at 12:15am — No Comments

Just a little kindness

In this busy world we live in, it is often easy to completely overlook the people who surround us. It only takes a moment to smile, and what is the cost of holding a door for someone? You just might make someone's day a little brighter. Have you ever noticed how difficult it is to frown at someone who is smiling? For me, it is almost impossible. And usually, if I smile at someone who is frowning, they return my smile. Smiles seem to be contagious. I have been told that it takes only a f… Continue

Posted by Zada Connaway on May 24, 2008 at 3:00am — No Comments

The MoonQuest Wins its 4th Award, its 2nd for Visionary Fiction

Los Angeles, CA -- The MoonQuest: A True Fantasy by Mark David Gerson was named a Gold Medal IPPY winner today in the international Independent Book Publisher Awards "The quality of this year's entries is totally amazing," says the IPPY press release, "and judging was difficult, as we saw better designed books, read higher quality writing and were exposed to a more sophisticated concepts." The MoonQuest won in the Visionary Fiction category, one of 64 nati… Continue

Posted by Mark David Gerson on May 21, 2008 at 7:00pm — No Comments

Raw Deception Two

She is diabolical, she is deceitful, she is dreadful, she is a killer, and she's a mother that no child wants to have. She is the nightmare no real man wants to have. Kidnapping and murder have devoured her fat soul. My skillfully written crime fiction novel is heart pounding, thought provoking, jaw dropping, and wickedly informative. Its funny buy very serious. In Raw Deception Two, Dee Moore is going to get very pissed. She meets and falls in love with her garbage man and he winds up breaking… Continue

Posted by George Wilder Jr. on May 9, 2008 at 10:59am — No Comments

Keeping women and vulnerable adults safe - don't be a victim

It is very good to be aware of where our children are and what they are doing; but what about women and other vulnerable adults staying safe as well? As adults, we are the only ones who can tell ourselves what we can do to stay safe. Here are a couple of pointers: Don’t park in an area that will be dark and shielded from view, especially if you know it will be after nightfall when you go to retrieve your car. Use valet parking when it is available. Always be aware of your surroundings, and thi… Continue

Posted by Zada Connaway on May 9, 2008 at 7:40am — No Comments

Mother's Day Writings and Writings for Mothers by Afrika Midnight Asha Abney

Greetings To All Mothers, I invite you to check out several writings that I written for Mother's Day and for mothers. Among them include: A Message to All Mothers - http://clearblogs.com/afrikamaabney/107832/A+Message+to+All+Mothers.html Happy Mother's Day - http://clearblogs.com/afrikamaabney/107361/Happy+Mother%26%23039%3Bs+Day.html Mother's Day - http://clearblogs.com/afrikamaabney/105253/Mother%26%23039%3Bs+Day.html Eyes of A Mother – http://clearblogs.com/afrikamaabney/88683/Eyes+of+a+… Continue

Posted by Afrika Midnight Asha Abney on May 9, 2008 at 6:20am — No Comments

CHAPTER ONE SNIPPET VAMPIRES QUEST

France: Chateau Grimaldi October 1898 Henri Gramaldi, the patriarch of the Grimaldi clan paced the ancient hallway of Chateau Gramaldi. The Grimaldi's had tried to live in peace among the villagers since he built the chateau in 1620 for Serifina his life mate. But now a village girl was missing, taken from her bed while she slept. He knew chaos would soon ensue.The villagers would be quick to accuse one of their three sons, all bearers of the Grimaldi Curse, all vampires. He must protect his son… Continue

Posted by Debra Ann Elliott on May 7, 2008 at 1:14pm — No Comments

Self-Published Author Wins Prestigious National Award

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Posted by Mark David Gerson on May 1, 2008 at 3:04pm — No Comments

Writings of Afrika Midnight Asha Abney

Writings of Afrika Midnight Asha Abney contains poems, book reviews,entertainment reviews, excerpts, articles, opinions, literary resume, and statements written by Afrika Midnight Asha Abney. Visit it at www.clearblogs.com/afrikamaabney Continue

Posted by Afrika Midnight Asha Abney on April 16, 2008 at 6:59am — No Comments

Happiness Is optional

If one wishes to be happy, they must remember that happiness is not having what you want, but rather, wanting what you have. It is also a choice that one makes. We can live in the misery with painful memories of the past. Or we can choose to let go of the pain and start fresh. The experiences we have had can become tools we use to have empathy for others. When we have been in the same painful spot as another individual, we can ease their burden by sharing our own trials. Sometimes our own expe… Continue

Posted by Zada Connaway on April 1, 2008 at 12:37pm — No Comments

Raw Deception

This was his first marriage; he wanted everything to go right. His name, Eric Moore. He wanted a family to call his own; instead he got a wife named Dee. She, at first glance, seemed to be just what he was looking for until he moved in with her and the children. The house was untidy. Soon the deception started and arguments filled the house almost every night. Continue

Posted by George Wilder Jr. on March 19, 2008 at 2:14pm — No Comments

This is no musical

Willie Robertson, Jr. is about to become the first African-American President of the United States of America. The votes have been tallied and the results are in-he wins in a landslide victory over his opponent and all the non-stop mud slinging. But suddenly a grisly discovery is made: corpses are found in the Lincoln Bedroom of the White House. The President is handcuffed and arrested in the Oval Office during a National televised speech. Derrick Sweat, must seek the truth, One or another. The… Continue

Posted by George Wilder Jr. on March 18, 2008 at 1:02pm — No Comments

A Rich Harvest of Empowering Inspiration

(photo of Susan L. Taylor by Marc Brasz) When the NAACP in 2006 presented author and social activist Susan L. Taylor with its President’s Award, the organization publicly acknowledged what readers of Essence® Magazine had been experiencing for nearly four decades. Namel… Continue

Posted by Author-Poet Aberjhani on March 16, 2008 at 4:38pm — No Comments

His name is Johnny M.

Derrick Sweat Returns; this time he comfronts the mobster Johnny Macaroni, who also moonlights as mild-mannered Harold Rinehart. The mobster masterminded five in-air helicopter robberies in broad daylight. Suddenly there is a freak snowstorm in the middle of June catching everyone off guard. Soon the mobster's daughter is killed by a hurricane in the Caribbean and now he holds the National Weather Service Hostage. Also, the Nation is under harsh budget cuts across the board. Johnny takes his rag… Continue

Posted by George Wilder Jr. on March 12, 2008 at 4:42pm — No Comments

Sweat

Corruption fighting Special Agent Derrick Sweat returns in his second action packed thriller, Derrick Sweat Midwest Deep Freeze. This time the African-American blue eyed blues musician confronts Chicago mobster, Johnny Macaroni, who is living a double life as mild mannered family man, Harold Rinehart. When Harold Rinehart’s teenage daughter is killed in a freak Caribbean storm. Johnny Macaroni blames the National Weather Center for inaccurate reporting for her death. The gangster seeks revenge.… Continue

Posted by George Wilder Jr. on March 10, 2008 at 4:14pm — No Comments

In Your Name

In Your Name by Afrika Midnight Asha Abney In Your Name lies supreme nobility kindess life hope joy elevated enlightening moments 2008 by Afrika Midnight Asha Abney Continue

Posted by Afrika Midnight Asha Abney on March 6, 2008 at 3:00pm — No Comments

My books

Hey, always exercise your brain it's good health so, therefore, curl up with a very good book. Book ordering information below. Have a great day. And have much fun steering your way around this colorful website. And thank you very much. Stephen King wrote: Books are perfect entertainment: no commercials, no batteries, just hours of enjoyment for every dollar. I say that: there are no big crowds, no noise, just sheer comfort relaxing with real good book. When books are adapted into movies, most… Continue

Posted by George Wilder Jr. on March 5, 2008 at 10:33am — No Comments

Announcing companion workbook

In Helen Wisocki and Curt Szajnecki’s blockbuster book, “Innocence Betrayed - A Dad's Story of Clergy Misconduct', they deftly illustrate what any family can suffer at the hands of a less than scrupulous spiritual figurehead. In order to assist those who are at risk, they have developed a workbook with tips and exercises for those who have been abused or suspect abuse from their clergy members. The cover states: “Protecting Children and Vulnerable Adults from Clergy Misconduct.” And that is exa… Continue

Posted by Zada Connaway on March 4, 2008 at 10:32am — No Comments

Our latest project just released!

Our new INNOCENCE BETRAYED WORKBOOK is now available as a "quick fix" for those in trauma right now. Ten years ago, when my co-author, Curt, was looking for answers on where to go for help when he found his trusted pastor was "grooming" his wife to become the pastor's new companion after his present wife died, Curt searched for help and found none. We wrote the book to sound the ALARM of what was going on in churches of all denominations when those in authority used that imbalance of power to g… Continue

Posted by Helen Wisocki on February 21, 2008 at 11:59am — No Comments

Love vs.lust

Love is truly magic lust is ultimately tragic Love is shown with pride lust is something you hide Love is always accepting lust is endlessly expecting Love is intense lust is pretense Love is earned trust lust turns to dust Love is a Worldly treasure lust is mere pleasure lust is never confessed True Love is blessed Copyright ©2007 JillD. Continue

Posted by Jill on February 20, 2008 at 9:10pm — No Comments

The Year of Living Wondrously

"There's a scene in my novel The MoonQuest where the main character, upset by a vision of the slaying of loved ones from his past, is told to look ahead not backward.

"It seems a thoughtless, almost cruel injunction. But when we find ourselves at the intersection of Old and New, the only way to honor what has passed is to move forward, even as our natural tendency is to want to reach back.

"After all, we gain our grounding from t… Continue

Posted by Mark David Gerson on January 16, 2008 at 12:04pm — No Comments

Happy New Year from Ladies' Success Magazine

Happy New Year from Ladies’ Success Magazine

“We all have FACETS, we all go through PHASES and we are all going to be…

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Posted by Bernice Angoh on January 14, 2008 at 9:12am — No Comments

The Great Debaters and the Harlem Renaissance

When reading about what may be described as the lesser celebrated heroic figures of the Harlem Renaissance, we rarely get a definitive look at just how complicated and sometimes dangerous their everyday lives were.…

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Posted by Author-Poet Aberjhani on January 5, 2008 at 5:22pm — No Comments

Online Interview at www.kctu.com Dec. 27 at 7 to 8 p.m. Central Time

My co-author Curt and I were invited to be guests tonight, Dec. 27, on www.kctu.com at 7 to 8 p.m Central time, and people can call in with questions and comments at 1-866-905-8855. We'll be discussing our book, "Innocence Betrayed - A Dad's Story of Clergy Misconduct" and announcing our latest endeavor. Please tune in! Continue

Posted by Helen Wisocki on December 27, 2007 at 6:39pm — No Comments

The Art of Getting a Good Book Published

CTI News Room, Dec 26, 2007––Connect Savannah, the weekly news and entertainment magazine famous for its balanced coverage of cultural activities and events in Savannah, Georgia, published an in-depth update on ELEMENTAL, the somewhat legendary book project featuring the metaphysical art of Luther E. Vann and poetry by Aberjhani at http://www.connectsavannah.com/g…

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Posted by Author-Poet Aberjhani on December 27, 2007 at 2:41pm — No Comments

live phone interview online discussing their book, "Innocence Betrayed - A Dad's Story of Clergy Misconduct," tomorrow night, Dec. 27, at 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Central time.

I just received this announcement, and wanted to share it here. This should be a great interview. Be sure to tune in: Hi Everyone, We wanted to let you know of our live phone interview online discussing our book, "Innocence Betrayed - A Dad's Story of Clergy Misconduct," tomorrow night, Dec. 27, at 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Central time. It is shown live on the Internet on www.kctu.com and people can call in with questions and comments. We also have some exciting news to announce. Please tune in on you… Continue

Posted by Zada Connaway on December 27, 2007 at 1:37pm — No Comments

Looking toward the New Year!

(I want warmer weather Too!)

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Posted by Julia Johnson on December 25, 2007 at 6:14pm — No Comments

Once Upon a Christmas Tree Miracle

(Christmas tree art courtesy of Mega Screen Savers)

From “Thorns of Sorrow and Blossoms of Grace”

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Posted by Author-Poet Aberjhani on December 23, 2007 at 4:19pm — No Comments

Excerpt from Step Up to the Mic: A Poetic Explosion entitled Living Love

Living Love
by Afrika Midnight Asha Abney

Live my life by loving
'cause love sings on forever.

Live my life by loving
'cause love plays like music flowing in the river
fluid and vibrant.

Live my life by l…

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Posted by Afrika Midnight Asha Abney on December 14, 2007 at 5:48am — No Comments

The Day I Went Bald

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George Wilder Jr.

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Posted by George Wilder Jr. on December 6, 2007 at 8:17pm — 1 Comment

The Bridge of Silver Wings

CTI News Room--Within weeks of the release of his first novel, the controversial “Christmas When Music Almost Killed the World,” American author Aberjhani made a surprise move with the early-December release of a powerf…

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Posted by Author-Poet Aberjhani on December 5, 2007 at 1:13pm — No Comments

A Special Invitation

I am inviting you all to celebrate the Official release of my book--which is today. Right now, you can buy a copy of my award-winning collection from all major online bookstores including those in Europe and Abroad. "Lemonade Street" is my baby and I hope you enjoy reading it as much as I enjoyed writing it.

Please sign my guest book so I know you stopped by at:…

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Posted by Bernice Angoh on December 4, 2007 at 11:47pm — No Comments

Two Powerful Women and Ladies' Success Magazine

Two Powerful Women and Ladies’ Success Magazine

The December issue of Ladies’ Success Magazine is honored to feature for the first time, two powerful women whose stories and triumphs will blow your mind away. Interviewed this month, is…

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Posted by Bernice Angoh on December 2, 2007 at 6:28pm — No Comments

THIS HAD ME IN TEARS...

Lemonade Street

Bernice Angoh

ISBN: 1-4241-9667-1

Publish America, 2007

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Posted by Bernice Angoh on November 22, 2007 at 8:32pm — No Comments

DECEMBER CONTEST STARTS NOW!

All answers can be found on my website(http://www.lemonadestreet.net) and in the book(Get a copy from my site, amazon.com, barnesandnobles.com, target.com, etc).

1-What poem in Lemonade Street was one of my very first poems written?(When I started writing)
2-What is the name of the homeless guy who lived by the beach?
3-What poem talks a…

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Posted by Bernice Angoh on November 19, 2007 at 6:06pm — No Comments

Editors and Uncut Goodies

Some Hollywood directors are famous for the “ruthless” manner in which they cut precious scenes from a given film, and many music producers have similar reputations for what they will or will not allow on a final recording project. What both have in common is the wisdom to save their deleted jewels a…

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Posted by Author-Poet Aberjhani on November 15, 2007 at 6:05pm — No Comments

Our latest Press Release!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

November 13, 2007
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Posted by Helen Wisocki on November 13, 2007 at 9:12am — 1 Comment

Meeting the Challenge of Perseverance

(ISBN 0816045399)

I finally gave in and told Sandra West that, pending the approval of her agent and the encyclopedia’s publisher, Facts On File, I would accept the challenge of co-authoring the Encyclopedia of the Harlem Renaissance. My one major regret was that the dea… Continue

Posted by Author-Poet Aberjhani on November 5, 2007 at 12:37pm — No Comments

"The MoonQuest" Wins National Award

The MoonQuest: A True Fantasy by Mark David Gerson has been named a finalist in the Visionary Fiction category of the 2007 Best Books Awards. The national awards, sponsored by USA Book News, the premiere online magazine and review website for mainstream and independent publishing houses, were announced today in Los Angeles.

This is the second award for The M… Continue

Posted by Mark David Gerson on November 2, 2007 at 2:32am — 1 Comment

My new mystery release, Fatal Kidnapping

Katie Stone felt all alone. At the same time, however, she never felt alone. Katie was constantly checking over her shoulder in fear, a perpetual and eerie feeling that someone was watching or following her. Unfortunately, no one would believe her. In Fatal Kidnapping, Tracy B. Evans’ new book of love, death, and abduction in a small town, the refusal to believe Katie turns into disbe

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Posted by Tracy B. Evans on October 25, 2007 at 12:25am — No Comments

Amazon Contest for Breakthrough Novel.

I just heard that Amazon is hosting a contest seeking the next breakthrough novel. The grand prize winner’s book will be published by Penguin Group. There seems to be quite a few prizes as well for those who don't get the grand prize.

Does anyone know about this? The deadline for entries is Nov. 5, and I believe the site said the contest would be limited to 5,000 entries.

If you are interested, you can check it out here:

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Posted by Zada Connaway on October 17, 2007 at 9:40am — No Comments

Poets of the Angels

Feet sandaled with dreams
tread paths of visio…

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Posted by Author-Poet Aberjhani on October 6, 2007 at 3:14pm — No Comments

Thank You Soulwriters for the Honor

Thank you Soulwriters for the honor of being chosen Soulwriters Author of the Week. It is my hope that my work every and now does make some small or large difference in an individual's life but that's never a guarantee, so I figure the most any writer can do is continue to exercise faith and personal artistic integrity to the best of his or her ability. Recognition of the effort helps make it possible to "keep on keeping on."

By way of celebrating, I will follow this post with one…

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Posted by Author-Poet Aberjhani on October 6, 2007 at 3:06pm — No Comments

Let’s talk about respect

When a person treats others with respect, it is natural to expect the same in return. When one is disrespected, they tend to avoid those who do it to them. Or they dish out some of what they have received. Either way, it is abuse; it can be in the written, physical or verbal form. I have received emails that contain what can only be described as ‘text speak’. If one is text messaging others, this is probably quite appropriate.

However, in written communication, this is not acceptab…

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Posted by Zada Connaway on September 28, 2007 at 9:29pm — 2 Comments

Just Released! Innocence Betrayed - A Dad's Story of Clergy Misconduct

My co-author, Curt Szajnecki, and I are proud and excited to begin promoting our first novel. When a trusted pastor uses manipulation and deception to groom his unsuspecting wife, the father of four daughters is lost and confused. But he refuses to give up the fight. He goes to the church administrators, but they try t… Continue

Posted by Helen Wisocki on September 28, 2007 at 5:21pm — 7 Comments