The RAW Celebration Schedule (Week 1)

(Click the image to join the conversation on Facebook!) The 10 Year Anniversary of RAWSISTAZ is later this month and we have kicked off our 30 Day Anniversary Celebration which is being held online the entire month of September.  I wanted to take this time to thank those who contacted us to participate, donate books and/or who have been sharing our information via the various social media outlets, their sites, blogs & more.  Also a special thanks to all our members, friends, and those who have supported us over the years.  We love and appreciate each of you! In addition to what we’ll... 

Call for Reviewers – Fall 2010

It’s that time of the year and we’re gearing up for our anniversary event next month and the holiday season, both of which sometimes delay our book review process.  In order to stay on top of the 100’s of books coming in for review, we are in need of a few more avid readers/writers interested in reviewing for The RAWSISTAZ Reviewers (TRR).  So, if you love to read and can share your opinions on a book in a way that is constructive & helpful to those reading the review, then consider joining us! We are looking for both guest reviewers and team members. This is not a paid... 

A Look Back – What We Read in 2000 & 2001

As we continue our 30 Day Celebration, we will be taking a stroll down Literary Lane and sharing many things about RAWSISTAZ, our members, authors & literary trivia. Does anyone know what the first reading selection for our online book club was?   :::::drumroll please:::: Our complete reading lists for 2000 and 2001 are below.  Anyone read any of these titles and remember the book discussions? 2000 READING LIST October Not a Day Goes By by E. Lynn Harris November Temptation by Victoria Christopher Murray December Addicted by Zane 2001 READING LIST January Sugar by Bernice McFadden Their... 

A Tribute to RAWSISTAZ — A Member Speaks

Hey all and thanks SO MUCH for joining us for our month-long anniversary celebration.  10 Years and counting!! Our site was down this morning, so we’re a bit delayed kicking things off, but we are here and ready to go!!  Our actual anniversary is on the 16th, and yes, we’re celebrating 10 years of our literary group, online book club and our members as a whole.  It’s been a wonderful, wonderful ride! Today, we’re opening up with a testimony from Hope Murphy, one of our members and guest reviewer, and we’d love you to share your experiences with RAWSISTAZ, too! ... 

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-08-29

DRUM ROLL PLEASE!! The winners of yesterday's FIND A BOOK FRIDAY contest are Jas Lashanda Hanna and Barbara… http://fb.me/FOfTrRI4 # DRUM ROLL PLEASE!! The winners of yesterday's FIND A BOOK FRIDAY contest are Jas Lashanda Hanna and Barbara… http://fb.me/HhLCSpav # RAWSISTAZ 10-Year Celebration — September 1-30th (online) http://fb.me/A14S9a8D # Last call for FIND A BOOK FRIDAY! Are you looking for a thriller with a kick-butt protagonist? What about a story… http://fb.me/GtMcSSFR # BTW, 2 people will WIN a free copy of either the recommended books (or one similar)... 

Suwanee Festival of Books (Aug 28-29)

2010 Suwanee Festival of Books Saturday, August 28, 2010 from 10:00 am – 6:00 pm – Sunday, August 29, 2010 from 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm The love of a good book has the power to change lives. The festival will promote literacy awareness and education through the Suwanee Festival of Books Foundation, a 501(c) (3) non-profit organization. Over 100 Authors – Including over 40 Award Winning Authors and Illustrators. Saturday, August 28th – Keynote address by Terry Kay,Georgia Hall of Fame author Sunday, August 29th – Keynote address by Rick Smith, best-selling author... 

Black Book Chat with Angelia Vernon Menchan & Dera R. Williams

We’re excited to welcome Angelia Vernon Menchan and Dera R. Williams for our Black Book Chat today. They will be sharing more information about their recently released book Mother Wit: Stories of Mothers and Daughters, how they came up with the idea and more! If you haven’t purchased a copy, be sure to do so via Amazon.com or via Smashwords. —————————— MOTHER WIT explores the complicated relationships between mothers and daughters, stepmothers and stepdaughters and it encompasses the romantic and family relationships that bind,... 

Reading, Reading, Reading!

Usually, I’m working, working, working, so there’s no time to do what I’d rather be doing: reading, reading, reading, but I see light at the end of the tunnel.  I will catch up, I will catch up, I will catch up.  I said it three times, so it’s gonna happen, right? So, with all the great books coming out and already released this year, what are YOU reading? What are you anticipating? Let’s hear from ya! Lastly, for those participating in Written’s 30 Books in 90 Days contest, share what you’ve read thus far and if you think you’re going to get the... 

The Fearfully and Wonderfully Made Diamond Blog Tour w/Chizellé T. Archie

ABOUT THE AUTHOR Chizellé T. Archie is  an author, registered school nurse, mother and wife for thirteen years to her husband John Archie.  She works for a private school and lives in Atlanta, GA with her family. Several years ago, after noticing the alarming statistics of the HIV rate of African American women, Chizellé became fed up with the way her African American  brothers  and sisters (young alike), were beginning to settle for any and everything, in that having safe sex was not an option anymore. As far as the women, as long as he drove a nice car, lived in a fine home, of better... 

RAWSISTAZ Complete 2010 Book of the Month List

January – Best of the Best (5 Star Reads from TRR & RAW Members) **Each member will select their own book selections** February – Lotta Love (Romance) Heated by Niobia Bryant Wrapped in Pleasure by Brenda Jackson March – Foot in the door (1st time authors) Wench by Dolen Perkins-Valdez Holler at the Moon by Tiniesha Davis April – Payback is a Mutha (Drama, Betrayal) Where There’s Smoke 2 by Terra Little Reverend Feelgood by Lutishia Lovely May – Practice What You Preach (Christian Fiction) In the Midst of It All by Tiffany Warren Beautiful Ugly by Sheila... 

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