The RAW Celebration Schedule (Week 1)

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 be doing throughout the month, you will hear... 

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... 

30 Books in 90 Days Challenge 2010 (Written Mag)

Ready to get your READ on? Many of you participated in our Holiday Reading Challenge, the E-Book Reading Challenge, and even the 30 Books in 90 Days Reading Challenge of 2009, presented by Written Magazine.  Well, today is the kick-off of Written Magazine’s annual reading challenge (30 Books in 90 Days) which will run June 27th-September 27th. This is the 2nd year RAWSISTAZ online members, reviewers and local chapters have participated.  While yours truly didn’t get in the 30 books last year, I do plan to give it another go this year. I ain’t scared!! To keep up with our RAWSISTAZ... 

Black Writers Reunion & Conference Book Signing (June 26th)

Top African-American authors gather for the Black Writers Reunion & Conference Book Signing June 26 – Multi-author book signing at W Perimeter Hotel is free and open to the public Atlanta, Georgia – June 12, 2010 – America’s premier Black writing conference for professional, freelance and aspiring writers is hosting an exclusive book signing featuring several of the country’s top African-American authors and novelists. The Black Writers Reunion & Conference is proud to present the BWRC Author Expo on Saturday, June 26, 2010 at the W Perimeter Hotel (111 Perimeter Centre West,... 

Chats This Week – In the Midst of It All & Coffee Confessions

Greetings everyone! After a fun and successful two month E-Book Reading Challenge, we took a few weeks off from our Black Book Chats to rest up and get ready for sharing even more books and reading challenges. Well, we are back this week, starting at Noon (EST) with two book chats/discussions:  Tiffany Warren (author of our May BOM) and  the authors of the anthology Coffee Confessions (featured Black Book Chat). Tuesday – BOM Discussion for In the Midst of It All by Tiffany Warren Thursday – Book Discussion with the authors of Coffee Confessions edited by Dana Pittman ABOUT IN THE... 

Chats through Mid-May 2010

The Black Book Chats will now start at noon (EST) instead of 10AM EST, unless otherwise noted and will end around 8PM EST.  They are held via the comments section in blog format and you DO NOT have to sit there all day waiting on messages. If you want to attend the chat, just go to http://www.blackbookchats.com and you should see the posting for each chat or you can just go to the RAWSISTAZ main page and it’ll be there in the second column. Tuesday, May 4th - BOM Discussion with Terra Little (Where There’s Smoke 2) Tuesday, May 4th -  Blog Tour with Vanessa Richardson (Love Found Me) Friday,... 

E-Book Resources

As we continue celebrating Read an E-Book Week, we wanted to share a list of resources for those interested in e-books.  This list is by no way inclusive, but just a bit to get you started in regards to electronic publishing. E-Book Store @ ebookweek.com – official site of Read An E-Book Week African-American Electronic Literary Network (AAELN) - created by Sylvia Hubbard to promote African-American e-book writers and publishers. Epic - Electronically Published Internet Connection Kobo B00ks – e-books specifically for your mobile devices Smashwords – e-books from independent... 

3rd Annual Afr’Am Fest Literary Award Program (May 21-23)

As part of SEVAA’s literacy campaign, “Reading is a Family Affair,” launched in 2008, the organization seeks to recognize and support outstanding contributions in the literary arena by African-Americans. Nominations are currently being accepted for its 3rd Annual Afr’Am Fest Literary Awards (AFLA) Program. The program is mainly aimed at small press and self-published authors who may not be recognized by large, mainstream venues.  With exposure to our numerous supporters around the country, AFLA seeks to help these authors who may not have the resources available to be... 

Learn How to Create, Publish & Market E-Books (March 25)

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Meet Rita Y. Toews – Founder of Read an E-Book Week (March 7-13, 2010)

For those following along on Twitter, please use hashtag #ebookweek for REBW 2010. History – Read an E-Book Week (REBW) was first registered with Chase’s Calendar of Events in 2004 by founder, Rita Y. Toews.  By having the week officially recognized, e-book authors and publishers acquired a certain extra “legitimacy” during that week to promote the new technology of e-books. The public and media were initially wary of e-books and many doors were closed to promotion. With the week officially recognized by Chase’s, authors reported they now... 

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