Yolanda Johnson-Bryant and Literary Wonders! (Lit Spotlight)

Yolanda is one of our members and a staunch supporter of writers, so we’re glad to spotlight her on RAWSISTAZ today.  I’ve shared a lot of laughs with Yolanda and also quite a few conversations on the many things in the industry that concern not just us, but the market as a whole.  With organizations like Literary Wonders! surely we can continue to make a change in the African-American literary market and beyond. Be sure to also check out her articles here on the site: Articles by Yolanda Johnson-Bryant. RAWSISTAZ Interview – Winter 2010 Interviewed by Tee C. Royal RAW:... 

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... 

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 Showcase section, she does so much more that I wanted to showcase her here instead.  Pay special attention to her beautiful Jewelry Marks, too. RAW:  Who is Shawneda Marks?  The author, activist, mother, entrepreneur & more… Shawneda Marks’ true identity is found in Christ, which is funny cause I don’t like to be called religious.  After my relationship with God, most important to me is being a good wife to hubby, and mother... 

Introducing Ella Curry of EDC Creations (Lit Spotlight)

Many of you have heard of Ella Curry and/or EDC Creations, but some of you may not have, so in this month’s literary spotlight, we’d like to share a One-on-One interview I did with her recently. RAW: Thanks so much for letting us share more about you with our members & site guests.  I met you a few years ago when you came on the online scene, but for those who are not familiar with you, tell us who Ella Curry is and how you started your business(es). EDC Creations / Ella Curry Lit Spotlight Ella Curry: It’s kinda hard to really talk about yourself … huh? Well here... 

Introducing LaShaunda C. Hoffman of SORMAG

It gives me great pleasure to spotlight one of the first people I met in the literary world who also had a passion for books and promoting Black writers: LaShaunda C. Hoffman. IN HER OWN WORDS: In the real world, I’m a mother of three, wife to my hero and caregiver to my mother. I work for the government and am a military vet – Navy. In my fantasy life, I’m the publisher of SORMAG an online magazine for readers and writers of multi-cultural literature – http://sormag.com – http://sormag.blogspot.com. We celebrated seven years online this month. I’m... 

Kimberly Linton & Living The Fit Life (Spotlight)

We’re doing something a bit different this month with our spotlight.  While I know it’s not literary, it fits, since a lot of us are looking to add living fit to our TO DO list.  (And one of these days, I look forward to seeing the Living the Fit Life book on the shelves.  I met Kimberly on Twitter earlier this year and have been a fan of her no-nonsense tweets and information on fitness & food.  So, this month (August) she’s doing a fitness challenge and I want to invite all the RAW family & site visitors to join us.  Better hurry though, the last day... 

Simply Said Reading Accessories

Debra Owsley turned her love for reading and her hobby, to support her book habit, into a reading accessory and consulting business. She works with several major authors, and book stores creating unique gift-marks, book thongs and creative displays promoting literary. She loves working at book events and book festivals, meeting authors, readers and book clubs. INTERVIEW RAW: Debra, it is so wonderful to see someone take a love for something and turn it into more than just a hobby.  What was your process and was it an easy move for you? The process was as easy as breathing for me. I’m a... 

Written Magazine’s 30 Books in 90 Days Challenge (Jun 15-Sep 15)

Written Magazine launched its 30 Books in 90 Days Challenge this week, scheduled to run June 15-September 15 and RAWSISTAZ is joining in on the fun.  The RAWSISTAZ definitely know how to get their read on, so this should be a blast!  For those who would like to participate, please see below. Sign up for the 30 books in 90 days group via the Written Ning Group (you will have to create an account). Then start reading and start writing. Let us know what book you’re reading by placing it in the group discussion. Recommend it to others and start a dialogue with your bibliophiles. ... 

Chanel Smith & Web Presence Designs (Lit Spotlight)

Chanel Smith is a freelance web designer and the owner of Web Presence Designs, which has been in business since 2004.  With web design as her first love, she began dabbling in graphic design and added services such as book cover design, as well as print material for advertising and marketing.  In fall 2009, Chanel will receive her Associates degree in Web Design and plans to pursue her Bachelor’s degree.   She currently resides in Metro Atlanta.  Her resume and portfolio can be seen at http://www.chanelrsmith.info. Web Presence Designs is based in Stone Mountain,...