Call for Poetry, Romance & Street Fiction Reviewers

Want to review for RAWSISTAZ? Earlier this summer, we did a call for reviewers and got a wonderful group of women who love to read & review.  Well, we’re still in need of reviewers to review poetry, romance & street fiction.  You should be able to read/review a book in a two week window, read at least 3 to 5 books a month, and lastly, you must answer email promptly. ** This is not a paid position, but books are supplied and your byline is on all reviews. If you’re interested, please send the following information to TRR-Admin(at)rawsistaz(dot)com, and we will get back with you... 

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2009-08-30

LIT NEWS: The Future of Reading: Students Get New Assignment: Pick Books You Like http://ow.ly/15MXAJ # LIT NEWS: The Price of Colonialism – J. M. G. Le Clzio http://ow.ly/15MUzi # LIT NEWS: Graphic Memories of Katrinas Ordeal – A two-page spread in Josh Neufelds graphic novel "A.D.: New Orleans… http://ow.ly/15MUzg # LIT NEWS: Europe Seeks to Ease Rules for Putting Books Online http://ow.ly/15MLaD # LIT NEWS: Books of The Times: First Time for Taxis, Lo Mein and Loss http://ow.ly/15MIql # LIT NEWS: Dominick Dunne, Chronicler of Crime, Dies at 83 – Dominick Dunne at... 

Contest – Nappily in Bloom by Trisha R. Thomas (Coming out September 15th)

**See below for a special chance to win a copy before the book is released!!** NAPPILY IN BLOOM by Trisha R. Thomas St. Martin’s Griffin, September 15, 2009 Trade Paperback, 288 pages, $14.99 ISBN: 978-0-312-55764-5 ISBN10: 0-312-55764-7 Airic and his famous televangelist wife, Trevelle Doval, make the evening news when Airic is accused of domestic battery and his life is suddenly turned upside down. But when Venus and Jake try to suspend Airic’s visitation rights with Mya, they discover that Airic isn’t willing to go down without a fight. Meanwhile, Jake’s best friend, Legend, turns... 

Yes, I Can Set My House in Order by Keith K. Carter (Book Review)

**BOOK REVIEW by Deltareviewer Yes, I Can Set My House in Order Keith K. Carter 48hrbooks.com 978-061527-0883 January 8, 2009 5 Stars I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me (Phil 4:13).  In these deeply troubled economic times, we must reconstruct our vision to be financially independent.  Carter has carefully researched the Word of God and uncovered a plan to put every house on a solid foundation.  The plan is clear and deeply rooted in the Word: 1.       Develop a Vision 2.       Set up some Goals 3.       Put your Vision into Action and see Achievement 4.      ... 

RAWSISTAZ End of Month Contest

It’s been a while since we’ve had a contest or giveaway on the site, so I wanted to send a special announcement to share the news.  We will have at least one contest monthly on the site (under the IN THE KNOW section) and also via our Facebook Fan Page & our Twitter feed, so check both often and/or subscribe to the RSS feed so you can stay IN THE KNOW. END OF AUGUST CONTEST Five (5) winners will be selected  from the COMMENTS area of the posts from our topics this month to receive a copy of Darkness in the Mirror by Erica Lewis, Putting it Back Together by Rhonda M. Lawson, and... 

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2009-08-23

LIT NEWS: Europe Divided on Google Book Deal – Opposition is mounting to a proposed U.S. legal settlement that woul… http://ow.ly/15M6jN # LIT NEWS: Bread, Wine, Politics – Ignazio Silone in 1966. http://ow.ly/15LZhh # LIT NEWS: The Plain Sense of Things – Wallace Stevens, right, with Robert Frost in Key West, circa 1940. http://ow.ly/15LZhf # Congrats & kudos to all those participating in the #augfitchal! I am motivated once again and doing great! # LIT NEWS: Books of The Times: Delighted by the Joy of Bad Things http://ow.ly/15LQLJ # LIT NEWS: 3 Google Rivals Plan... 

Story Structure: Beginnings (Plotting Your Novel – Part 2) by Tyora Moody

Story Structure: Beginnings Plotting Your Novel Series – Part 2 by Tyora Moody In The Beginning … Anyone familiar with the first chapter of the first book in the Bible, Genesis, will recall these three words. While simple, the words in one breath dramatically draw the reader’s attention into a powerful event. With further reading, God is center stage and He “speaks” the world into existence. As a writer, it should be noted the power of words, and especially the awesome task of writing the beginning or if you want to think in theatrical terms, Act I. In the last article,... 

SORMAG 2009 Online Conference (Aug 23-29)

It’s not too late to sign up for the SORMAG 2009 Online Conference which starts tomorrow.  Visit www.sormag.blogspot.com for more information and REGISTER TODAY. CONFERENCE SCHEDULE August 23, 2009 WRITING FOR THE LORD August 24, 2009 NEW WRITERS August 25, 2009 ADVANCED WRITERS August 26, 2009 READERS August 27, 2009 SELF PUBLISHING August 28, 2009 THE BUSINESS OF WRITING August 29, 2009 PROMOTION Send via Email, Print or Share with Social Networks  Read More →

Reading Challenge Check-in #2

Where has the time gone?  We are less than 30 days out for the completion of Written’s 30 Books in 90 Days Reading Challenge and I thought this would be a great way to get back on track, catch up on some books I’ve been wanting to read, and get my reading groove back, right? I am sad to say I’m way behind, but I’m not giving up yet! I think I’m on book #10, but I’ve been able to read 20 books in a month before, sooooooooo I’m going out swinging.  Aahahha. How about you all?  How’s it going?  What number are you at? What are you reading now? ... 

The Children of Children Keep Coming: An Epic Griotsong (Book Review)

The Children of Children Keep Coming: An Epic Griotsong by Russell L. Goings Karen Hunter Publishing, February 2009 300 Pages, Hardcover, $19.99 ISBN: 1416566465 Genre: Poetry RAW Rating: 4.5 (out of 5) Alex Haley’s Roots brought to the screen a more thorough account of heritage, struggle and triumph. As I was reading the introduction to THE CHILDREN OF CHILDREN KEEP COMING: An Epic Griotsong, Roots immediately came to mind. THE CHILDREN OF CHILDREN begins with the spotlight on two runaway slaves. Their destiny is the Freedom Train where they have hopes of reaching freedom and liberation. Interestingly... 

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