ANNOUNCEMENT by Kelly Starling Lyons, author of One Million Men and Me, Just Us Books, 2007 and NEATE: Eddie’s Ordeal, Just Us Books, 2004 According to the Cooperative Children’s Book Center (CCBC), less than two percent of children’s books published last year were written by African American authors. Want the raw numbers? That’s just 87 [...]
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 [...]
National Comic Book Day is September 25th Celebrate by letting your audience know about an exciting comic book line coming out this fall, especially for the Christian market! UMI (Urban Ministries, Inc), the largest independent African American media firm and a leader urban Christian and positive media content, announces the biggest launch in comics� history [...]
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 [...]
