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Diversity in Reading 2010 (Our Monthly Themes) Diversity in Reading 2010 (Our Monthly Themes)

We will announce our first set of Book of the Month (BOM) selections for the first quarter shortly, but below you will find our reading themes for 2010. ... 

Holiday Reading Challenge – Halfway Point Holiday Reading Challenge – Halfway Point

We’re a bit past the middle of our Holiday Reading Challenge and it is going wonderfully.  I, for one, am very glad to be doing the challenge since... 

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FEATURED COLUMNS

On No They Didn’t… Tee Speaks Out on BIB On No They Didn’t… Tee Speaks Out on BIB

**My apologies, but I didn’t know the Blogging in Black site would be down for maintenance today, so for those who have emailed me, I have updated this post to include the entire... 

January 31, 2010 | Continue Reading »

Selling Out or Making a Sell (Part 2) by Dyanne Davis Selling Out or Making a Sell (Part 2) by Dyanne Davis

This week, we continue with Part 2 of Dyanne Davis’ article, Selling Out or Making a Sell. Be sure to check out Part 1 of Selling Out or Making a Sell if you haven’t already... 

January 28, 2010 | Continue Reading »

Selling Out or Making a Sell (Part 1) by Dyanne Davis Selling Out or Making a Sell (Part 1) by Dyanne Davis

Happy New Year, everyone!  I hope you had a really wonderful holiday. Here’s to the best possible year for all of us! This article is about the little concessions that most writers... 

January 14, 2010 | 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 & CHATS

Amazon, Publishing & Popcorn Amazon, Publishing & Popcorn

I’m sorry (okay, no I’m not), but I need a nice comfy spot and a bag of popcorn.  I am one of the biggest advocates you’ll find for all things literary;... 

February 1, 2010 | Continue Reading »

Black Book Chat with Jacquelin Thomas (Book: The Ideal Wife) Black Book Chat with Jacquelin Thomas (Book: The Ideal Wife)

Welcome! Welcome! The time has gone by pretty quickly and our Holiday Reading Challenge closes out with today’s book discussion of The Ideal Wife by Jacquelin Thomas. ... 

January 12, 2010 | Continue Reading »

Black Book Chat with Darnella Ford (Book: Finding Me) Black Book Chat with Darnella Ford (Book: Finding Me)

Welcome everyone!  I have been up all night with Finding Me by Darnella Ford and just finished about an hour ago.  I almost started the chat then, just so I could... 

January 8, 2010 | Continue Reading »

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BLOG TOURS

Healthy Heart Blog Tour with Rhonda McKnight Healthy Heart Blog Tour with Rhonda McKnight

The Broken Heart The LORD is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.~ Psalm 34:18 See details below on how you can participate in the Healthy... 

February 2, 2010 | Continue Reading »

Beautiful Ugly Blog Tour with Shelia E. Lipsey Beautiful Ugly Blog Tour with Shelia E. Lipsey

A Man To Call Her Own Kacie Mayweather, stricken with cerebral palsy, has had her share of men—five baby daddies for six children, in fact. But she’s never had one... 

January 26, 2010 | Continue Reading »

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IN THE KNOW (LITERARY NEWS/EVENTS)

Authors Guild launches WhoMovedMyBuyButton.com

Today, the Authors Guild launched WhoMovedMyButton.com, a beta site for authors to track their... 

The Brown Bookshelf’s 28 Days Later

PRESS RELEASE Saluting The Unsung The Brown Bookshelf Announces 2010 Spotlight Authors &... 

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LITERARY SPOTLIGHTS

Introducing Shawneda Marks & Jewelry Marks (Lit Spotlight) Introducing Shawneda Marks & Jewelry Marks (Lit Spotlight)

Join me in welcoming Shawneda Marks as our Literary Spotlight for the month.  While she is an author and could have been under our Author... 

December 4, 2009 | Continue Reading »

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BOOK REVIEWS

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