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BOOK TRAILER | Them

Nov 08, 2007 Comments Off by

  Nathan McCall’s novel, Them, tells a compelling story set in a downtown Atlanta neighborhood known for its main street, Auburn Avenue, which once was regarded as the "richest Negro street in the world." Using a blend of superbly developed characters in a story that captures the essence of this country’s struggles with the unsettling [...]

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INTERVIEW | Nicole Tadgell

Oct 16, 2007 Comments Off by

Nicole, describe yourself for our visitors. I enjoy hiking, birdwatching, gardening, quilting, and of course, reading. Who are your favorite authors? Favorite books? When I was a child, my favorite books were: “Big Sister, Little Sister” “What’s in the Dark?”, and “Rain Makes Applesauce”. When I was a little older, I loved books by Laura [...]

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LITERARY NEWS | Kickoff!

Sep 27, 2007 Comments Off

Kickoff! by Tiki & Ronde Barber with Paul Mantell Tiki and Ronde’s twelfth summer is winding down — the nights are getting shorter and the evenings cooler. That means two things: The first day of junior high is just a few days away, and it’s almost the start of football season at last. With two [...]

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INTERVIEW | Monica Carter Tagore

Sep 26, 2007 Comments Off

Monica, describe yourself for our visitors. Hi, I am Monica Carter Tagore and I’m inspired by life. I have a range of interests, so there is always fodder for creative projects. I love watching football — especially the Dallas Cowboys. I enjoy spending time with my husband — doing pretty much anything, traveling, watching movies, [...]

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INTERVIEW | Fon James

Sep 25, 2007 Comments Off

Fon, describe yourself for our visitors. My name is Fon James and I am often described as a fun-loving person! I am a wife, sister, daughter, author, and an active member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. I have a Bachelor of Science degree in Mass Communications with an emphasis in journalism, and a MBA.  [...]

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INTERVIEW | Brittney Holmes

Sep 13, 2007 Comments Off

Brittney, describe yourself for our visitors. I am currently a senior at Redan High School, where I am actively involved in various activities. I love to read, write, sing, dance, and I enjoy spending time with my friends. I like music that has meaning or a message within its lyrics. I usually find myself enjoying [...]

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Prayer Changes Children

Jan 15, 2007 Comments Off

Prayer Changes Children by Dr. Terita Gusby-McCauley “That ye shall call upon me, and ye shall go and pray unto me, and I shall hearken unto you. And ye shall seek me, and find me, when ye shall search for me with all your heart.-Jeremiah 29:12-12” We often find ourselves in situations of hopelessness when [...]

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Kissmas Time

Dec 11, 2006 Comments Off

Kissmas Time An excerpt from Mommy’s Day Out: Gospel Deliverance for the Single Christian Mother By Davidae Stewart About five years ago my boyfriend, let’s call him Trucker Troy, stood me up on New Year’s Eve for the second time in the row. Actually-he didn’t stand me up. Apparently all the other truckers at his [...]

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