Dijorn, describe yourself to our visitors I am someone who truly enjoys his solitude. I have an introverted personally so it takes me awhile to open up to people. Most days I like to read and watch movies, but occasionally my wife manages to get me out of the house by challenging me to a [...]
Author and poet Vanessa Richardson shares her testimony about being diagnosed with a rare disesase, Catamenial Pneumothorax. Resources are included after the article. The year: 1999 – Age: 24 – Am I forsaken? “Ms. Richardson?” My name being hailed pulled me from my quiet appraisal of the handsome soap opera star I was watching on [...]
Greensboro, N.C.—October 2, 2008—Linda Leigh Hargrove, who touts two published novels and owns 1721 Media, LLC, a graphic design company, has a reconciliation mission. Her love of books has driven her to devote her blog, 17Seeds.com, to a celebration of books with reconciliation themes during the month of October, National Book Month.
Greensboro, N.C.—October 2, 2008—Linda Leigh Hargrove, who touts two published novels and owns 1721 Media, LLC, a graphic design company, has a reconciliation mission. Her love of books has driven her to devote her blog, 17Seeds.com, to a celebration of books with reconciliation themes during the month of October, National Book Month.
11TH ANNUAL 25 INFLUENTIAL WOMEN IN BUSINESS AWARDS Call for Nominations, Deadline: October 17, 2008 New York, NY (BlackNews.com) – The Network Journal is currently seeking nominations for its 11th Annual 25 Influential Black Women in Business Awards. The selected group of honorees will be recognized for their contribution to the community and the success [...]
Brown Bookshelf Opens Submissions for 2009 28 Days Later Campaign When The Brown Bookshelf (BBS), a website designed to push awareness of the myriad of African American voices writing for young readers, launched last Fall, the founders knew they were filling a void. But the authors, Varian Johnson, Paula Chase, Carla Sarratt, and Kelly Starling [...]
Written Voices Blog will highlight the latest in AA Christian Fiction. We encourage you to spend quality time in God’s Word this month.
Stephanie, describe yourself for our visitors. First and foremost, I am a child of God. More and more I’m beginning to understand what that means, and it excites me! Besides reading, I don’t have any other hobbies. I subscribe to and read a lot of books, magazines, and newspapers. My heart goes out to the [...]
Words are the most powerful vehicle of expression on the earth. God has given man this unique ability as we are made in His image to have power, authority and dominion. Words are invisible containers of power that are released from the heart of the individual who is speaking. Is faith or fear the force [...]
A word of caution when deciding to get someone to edit or proofread your book: Don’t get your mother, friend, or sister to edit your book unless they are professional editors! When it comes to editing your book, you should not cut any corners. A professional-looking book should have the expertise of a professional editor. [...]
The storms of life in this world have reached beyond the crisis mode. At every turn there is something occurring to attack the Believer. In every situation from sickness, disease and financial stress, there is an increase in the intensity of the attack of the enemy. The focus and pressure would crush the strength that [...]
Tips from a Self-Publishing Newbie by Adrienne Thompson Newbie, first-timer, novice, freshman–all distinctions assigned to writers like myself, but there is yet another label that can be attached to me–published author. I self-published my first novel in July of this year and have even sold my books at a respectable pace (and not just to [...]
