Dallas, TX, December 13, 2008 — While many teens will spend the holiday break vegetating, bestselling fiction author and educator Michelle Stimpson hopes that some will use the time more constructively. Stimpson will oversee the “Holiday Break Short Story Writing Contest”, open from December 20, 2008 – January 17, 2009. “We’re searching for the best [...]
(Poconos, Pennsylvania, December 1, 2008) The envoy of fine story telling, Elissa Gabrielle, ushers in a new era of literary excellence with Peace in the Storm Publishing. On the tailwind of Good to the Last Drop and The Triumph of My Soul which both ignited the atmosphere of the joy of reading, Elissa continues in [...]
OBAMA: THE HISTORIC CAMPAIGN IN PHOTOGRAPHS By Deborah Willis and Kevin Merida New York, NY (BlackNews.com) – Standing on the grounds of the Old State Capitol in Springfield, Illinois, where President Lincoln delivered his famous "House Divided" speech against slavery, Senator Barack Obama kicked off an inspired run for the presidency on February 10, 2007. [...]
BEST-SELLING AUTHOR BRENDA L. THOMAS MAKES MAJOR CONTRIBUTION TO CHARITY FOR DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH During the month of October, Philadelphia-based, Essence best-selling author Brenda L. Thomas will donate 500 copies of her memoir, Laying Down My Burdens, to various shelters, conferences and individuals across the country who house and support victims of domestic violence. [...]
JUST US BOOKS CELEBRATES 20TH ANNIVERSARY WITH BOOK FAIR FEATURING BEST-SELLING AUTHOR OMAR TYREE East Orange, NJ (BlackNews.com) – Just Us Books, the nation’s leading independent publisher of Black-interest books for young people, will celebrate its milestone 20th anniversary with a children’s book fair celebration. The event will be held Saturday, October 25, from 11 [...]
Black Health Magazine, December Issue Atlanta, GA (BlackNews.com) – Curtis’ Executive Vice President, Circulation, Dennis F. Porti has announced that Curtis Circulation Company, LLC will launch BLACK HEALTH (01124) nationally and internationally, published by Household Publishing & Enterprises, Inc. on November 4, 2008. Black Health Magazine, a bimonthly healthy living publication, strives to empower African [...]
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.
New York, NY (BlackNews.com) – American Legacy magazine publisher Rodney Reynolds was reluctant to place mug shots of African-Americans on the cover of the new Fall issue because of the disproportionate amount of negative images of blacks already in the media today, but after some consideration, changed his mind. The mugshots and portraits were those [...]
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 [...]
