Gather Together in My Name by Tracy Price-Thompson

JUNE 2009 BOM From the nationally bestselling and Hurston/Wright award-winning author Tracy Price-Thompson comes a heartbreaking story of loyalty and love that goes beyond the ultimate sacrifice. Coming of age in the heart of crime-ridden Brooklyn, Shyne Blackwood is one in a set of triplets born into poverty and great tragedy. While his brothers are raised to seek a life of promise, Shyne’s path veers early on. A street-seasoned hustler, he becomes known as a liar, a thief, and ultimately, a killer. Personifying many of the negative stereotypes attributed to black men, Shyne is accused and... 

Sharing Literary Resources by Tee C. Royal

Below you will find a list of literary resources, for both readers and writers.  Please don’t feel slighted if your company or website is not listed.  Instead, share your information (or any other links) you’d like to recommend in the comments section. This article was originally written for my column on Blogging in Black. RECOMMENDED BOOKS (FOR WRITERS) Guide To Book Publishers, Editors & Literary Agents, 2006: Who they are! What they want! How to win them over! by Jeff Herman Kirsch’s Guide to the Book Contract : For Authors, Publishers, Editors and Agents by Jonathan... 

Cover to Cover Literary Talk Show

NEW LITERARY TALK SHOW DEBUTS ON HOUSTON’S FM RADIO (HOUSTON / TX April, 2009) Two bestselling authors with extensive media experience, ReShonda Tate Billingsley and Pat Tucker have joined creative forces to launch From Cover to Cover Literary talk show. The show, which is designed to help authors promote their work, and explore aspects of the literary industry, will debut on Houston Radio Station, KPFT 90.1 FM, on April 22, 2009 from noon to 1p.m. CST. Send via Email, Print or Share with Social Networks  Read More →

The Taste of Good Fruit by MaRita Teague

Two sisters and their close friend wrapped up in unforeseen and devastating circumstances. Is their faith in God strong enough to weather Sydney’s dream husband’s untimely death, the devastating secret revealing that Sherese is not Syd’s biological sister, or Chanel’s temptation to give herself over to adultery? Angry, frustrated, and grieving – these three take a road trip to find some answers. Send via Email, Print or Share with Social Networks  Read More →

The List by Sherri Lewis

Single and satisfied? Not Michelle, Angela and Lisa. These saved but sexy, successful black women think they’re getting too old to keep waiting on God to send their soulmates. Under the protective eye of their more spiritual sistergirlfriend, Vanessa, and the scrutiny of newly saved manhater, Nicole, the ladies go on a hilarious adventure to “be found” by their husbands. Armed with their list of essential must-have’s, would-be-nice’s, icing-on-the-cake’s, and total-deal-breakers, they start their search – but soon encounter issues specific to the saved woman on the dating scene. Send... 

A.C. Arthur (Interview)

Artist C. Arthur was born and raised in Baltimore, Maryland where she currently resides with her husband and three children. An active imagination and a love for reading encouraged her to begin writing in high school and she hasn’t stopped since. Determined to bring a new edge to romance, she continues to develop intriguing plots, racy characters and fresh dialogue-thus keeping the readers on their toes! Send via Email, Print or Share with Social Networks  Read More →

Niambi Brown Davis (Interview)

RAWSISTAZ One-On-One Interview w/Niambi Brown Davis (2008) RAW: Niambi, first of all congratulations! We are very proud of you over at RAWSISTAZ because you’ve been a long-time member and we like to think we knew you “before”…lol. It is so rewarding to see you take your dream of being a writer and fulfill it. How does it feel? Niambi: Thank you! You sure did know me “before.” I remember that summer day when I typed in a GOOGLE search and found RAWSISTAZ. It was the beginning of so many good things. When I went to this year’s Romance Slam Jam, it finally... 

The Law of Desire by Gwyneth Bolten

Release Date: December 2008 Format: Mass Market Genre: Romance ISBN-10: 0-373-86094-3 ISBN-13: 978-0-373-86094-4 Purchase: http://www.kimanipress.com Book Blurb: Decorated police detective Lawrence Hightower’s instincts click into high gear when a beautiful but suspicious stranger appears in his stakeout zone. Soon he realizes Minerva Jones is in danger and needs protection. He can’t trust her. But he can’t get this tough, feisty, stubborn siren out of his head. Send via Email, Print or Share with Social Networks  Read More →

Night Biters by A. J. Harper

Paperback: 344 pages Publisher: BookSurge Publishing (August 8, 2008) Language: English ISBN-10: 141961312X ISBN-13: 978-1419613128 Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.2 x 0.8 inches Shipping Weight: 1 pounds Product Description: NIGHT BITERS is the first in a series of young adult novels targeted toward readers who enjoyed Harry Potter and the Twilight series but yearn to read about characters that reflect their own rich diversity. Send via Email, Print or Share with Social Networks  Read More →