During an author interview several months ago, the interviewer asked, “So, tell me, what genre do you write?” I thought about the question for a moment, and proudly replied, “Old School Romance.” Now you’re probably wondering exactly what old school romance is! Well, I grew up during the era when groups like the O’Jays, The [...]
Are you an author or writer? Have you ventured to book social networking Web sites like Shelfari.com, GoodReads.com and Book Marketing Network yet? Word of mouth is still the best form of marketing. If you haven’t, set-up a page at either of the sites above and start conversations with fellow bookworms or fans of your [...]
A CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS – THE GUY HANKS & MARVIN MILLER SCREENWRITING PROGRAM Los Angeles, CA (BlackNews.com) – Starting its fifteenth year, THE GUY HANKS & MARVIN MILLER SCREENWRITING PROGRAM will be accepting applications from July 15th to September 15, 2008. This program was established by Drs. Bill and Camille Cosby at the University of [...]
Written Voices has the pleasure of hosting Kimberly Cash Tate, author of Heavenly Places her first 7-day, “In Love Virtual Book & Podcast Tour” with The GRITS COM Literary Service! If you missed it, check out the “What Does It Mean To Be In Love? Podcast from Tuesday, May 27. Kimberly, describe yourself for our [...]
The In Love Virtual Book & Podcast Tour is uderway and our second tour stop is at the Faith Channel @ AAKultureZone.com where Kimberly Cash Tate ask tour travelers: What does it mean to be in love? Have you ever been in love or fantasized about being in love? How did being in love make [...]
All it takes is faith…Sweet Georgia Brown had it…and so do I As I sat in my writing office of my two bedroom apartment in Keller, Texas, a suburb wedged between Dallas and Fort Worth, in 2001, I had faith that I would fulfill my fifteen-year goal to write. Six months later, Memories of [...]
Marilynn Griffith is mom to a tribe, wife to a deacon and proof that God gives second chances. While best known for her colorful novels about friendship, family and faith, Marilynn is also a speaker and nonfiction writer. Her nonfiction has been included in CHICKEN SOUP FOR THE CHRISTIAN WOMAN’S SOUL and several other devotionals [...]
LaConnie Taylor-Jones holds advanced degrees in community public health and business administration and has written several scientific research publications for the past fifteen years. When not writing, she’s involved with the Contra Costa Alumnae chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., the African American Community Health Advisory Committee, and Black Women Organized for Political. An [...]
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 [...]
