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Push by Sapphire (November BOM) Push by Sapphire (November BOM)

November 2009 Book of the Month Push by Sapphire PUSH by Sapphire Vintage, April 1997 192 Pages, Paperback, $13.00 ISBN-10: 0679766759 ISBN-13: 9780679766759 BOOK... 

The Wedding by Dorothy West (Nov 2009 Alternate BOM) The Wedding by Dorothy West (Nov 2009 Alternate BOM)

November 2009 – Alternate Book of the Month THE WEDDING by Dorothy West Anchor, January 1996 265 Pages, Paperback, $13.95 ISBN-10: 0385471440 ISBN-13:... 

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FEATURED COLUMNS

Writing for the Short Market by Dyanne Davis Writing for the Short Market by Dyanne Davis

Hello RAW family, In the past months I’ve been researching where to send shorter pieces of fiction.  I’ve decided it’s time to find out more about markets that would pay for... 

November 9, 2009 | Continue Reading »

And the reason you don’t have a website? by Yolanda M. Johnson-Bryant And the reason you don’t have a website? by Yolanda M. Johnson-Bryant

I got the inspiration to write this article in regards to a conversation that a few people, including myself had on a Facebook post. Someone responded to a RAWSISTAZ post regarding... 

November 6, 2009 | Continue Reading »

6 Tips for Parents:Encouraging Your Teen to Read by Shelia M. Goss 6 Tips for Parents:Encouraging Your Teen to Read by Shelia M. Goss

As parents or guardians, finding ways to encourage your teenager to read may be difficult but it’s not an impossible task. Below are a few tips: 1. Show by example. Let your kids... 

November 4, 2009 | Continue Reading »

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BOOK TRAILERS

Interruption: The Gospel According to Crystal Justine (Book Trailer) Interruption: The Gospel According to Crystal Justine (Book Trailer)

The second book in Tracey M. Lewis’ exciting Gospel Trilogy, Interruption: The Gospel According to Crystal Justine is a fascinating journey through the life of Crystal Justine... 

Banned from Vegas with Jean Holloway (Book Video) Banned from Vegas with Jean Holloway (Book Video)

Black Jack by Jean Holloway ISBN: 978-0982447505 Genre: Erotic Thriller Price: $14.00 Book synopsis Lead Homicide Detective Shevaughn Robinson has gone from the cop everyone, including... 

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BLACK BOOK TALKS

Black Book Chat with Carleen Brice Black Book Chat with Carleen Brice

If you remember, we had a book chat with Carleen Brice earlier in the year to discuss her first book, Orange Mint & Honey and we’re back for a book discussion... 

November 10, 2009 | Continue Reading »

Black Book Chat – Mama Dearest by E. Lynn Harris Black Book Chat – Mama Dearest by E. Lynn Harris

Welcome to another Black Book Chat as we discuss our October Book of the Month, MAMA DEAREST, by the late E. Lynn Harris.  Readers everywhere mourned the death of E.... 

November 3, 2009 | Continue Reading »

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BLOG TOURS

Marriage 101 Blog Tour with Jewell Powell Marriage 101 Blog Tour with Jewell Powell

**BLOG TOUR DRAWING** At the end of the week, one winner (randomly chosen from all participating blogs) will receive a  $30 DATE NIGHT gift certificate to the restaurant... 

November 17, 2009 | Continue Reading »

The Lovechild Blog Tour with Ashea Goldson The Lovechild Blog Tour with Ashea Goldson

Ashea Goldson, originally born in Brooklyn, NewYork  is a wife of twenty three years, a mother of two daughters, a grandmother of one,a  graduate of Fordham University,... 

November 10, 2009 | Continue Reading »

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IN THE KNOW (LITERARY NEWS/EVENTS)

The Mosaic Literary Conference (November 7)

The Mosaic Literary Conference is ONE WEEK AWAY! Register at http://mosaic.eventbrite.com. -... 

Black Books Weekend (November 27-29)

Black Books Weekend Totally Online, November 27-30, 2009 Connect.Communicate.Community For... 

Write Away Workshop (November 7th)

Write Away Workshop Saturday, November 7, 2009 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM Location: 2191 Northlake... 

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LITERARY SPOTLIGHTS

Introducing Ella Curry of EDC Creations (Lit Spotlight) Introducing Ella Curry of EDC Creations (Lit Spotlight)

Many of you have heard of Ella Curry and/or EDC Creations, but some of you may not have, so in this month’s literary spotlight, we’d... 

November 5, 2009 | Continue Reading »

Introducing LaShaunda C. Hoffman of SORMAG Introducing LaShaunda C. Hoffman of SORMAG

It gives me great pleasure to spotlight one of the first people I met in the literary world who also had a passion for books and promoting... 

September 16, 2009 | Continue Reading »

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