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February 2010 Blog Posts (28)

Poetry Week moved to April!

We are inviting poets to join us all of April to celebrate Poetry Month. I have moved our Poetry Week for the POV Lounge to April. If you are interested in celebrating Poetry Month with us, find out how you can get your writing showcased on our website and spotlight on the POV Lounge. All Poets are welcome!!!

http://fromawriterspovevents.webs.com/poetryweek.htm

Start submitting your poetry…

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Added by Dominique on February 28, 2010 at 16:26 — No Comments

JoeyPinkney.com's 5 Minutes, 5 Questions With... Kendra Norman-Bellamy, author of Fifteen Years

A veritable veteran of the literary industry, Kendra Norman-Bellamy is well-known inside and outside of books. Her latest novel, Fifteen Years, will endear her to the huge fan base from previous titles. Fifteen Years will gain new readers through its dealings with kidnap and the journey back to the family never known.

Who's next in the "5 Minutes, 5 Questions With..." series?

Kendra Norman-Bellamy, author of Fifteen Years…

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Added by Joey Pinkney on February 27, 2010 at 22:25 — No Comments

JoeyPinkney.com's 5 Minutes, 5 Questions With... Pauline Evans, author of Winter's Kisses

Pauline R. Evans explores the depths of a marriage torn apart by affairs and mended by the Grace of God. With her debut novel, Winter's Kisses, she takes readers through a love unraveled.

Writing purely from the heart, Winter's Kisses is less about destructive lust and more about constructive love between husband and wife.

Who's next in the "5 Minutes, 5 Questions With..." series?

Pauline R. Evans, author of Winter's Kisses…

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Added by Joey Pinkney on February 27, 2010 at 22:20 — No Comments

Got a Craving for a good read? Let this exerpt quench your thirst- "Bruised Love"- by Nanette M. Buchanan

Chapter 50....

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Added by Nanette Buchanan on February 25, 2010 at 18:55 — No Comments

Apple's iPad and Your Books

Authors: If you have not read this CNN article, you must!

(link) Print media hail iPad's…

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Added by Gene Cartwright on February 24, 2010 at 19:17 — No Comments

Freeport, New York - 8th Annual Harlem Book Fair on Long Island Saturday, September 18, 2010

Freeport, New York - 8th Annual Harlem Book Fair on Long Island Saturday, September 18, 2010…

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Added by P Andrews on February 23, 2010 at 23:02 — No Comments

Self Published?? Are You Really An Author???

I really found this conversation quite interesting. Being a self

published author and consistently looking for opportunities which

include, literary agents, publicist and other avenues, I've found that

each path has it's ups and downs. It depends on what you're willing to

pay for, have the patience for or have had an experience with. I

decided to self publish, not to duck the traditional guidelines but

after being scammed by a few of the "so-called" people of the… Continue

Added by Nanette Buchanan on February 22, 2010 at 21:34 — No Comments

Black History - Small Island

People who live in the UK are well aware of the BBC's recent broadcast of Small Island, a film based on the novel of the same name by Andrea Levy. Small Island depicts the lives of Black men and women from the

Caribbean during and after the Second World War, and their interactions with white people whom they meet when they come to Britain. It is due to be screened on PBS in the U.S. as well.

I was privileged to attend a…

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Added by Zhana on February 22, 2010 at 9:30 — No Comments

The Knowledge of Psychological War!

I wonder if young people understand they are at war with the devil! I

didn't understand the war until I heard Minister Farrakhan lecture on

"War Time Against The Mind of Satan." I got a hold of the tape while I

was in prison. I listened to it many times. I can only imagine the path

of life I would have taken had I known of the teachings of The Honorable

Elijah Muhammad when I was a child. By 19, I was deep into the war; I

could have used the guidance of The… Continue

Added by Kevin H. Muhammad aka: Kevin 6X on February 21, 2010 at 23:32 — No Comments

Advertise with us. Prices as low as $5

Advertise with From A Writer's POV. Our prices are as low as $5. We are placing ads in our newsletter that our subscribers will see when we send out our newsletter.

We are taking submissions right now for our newsletter to go out on monday. Do you have something to advertise?

Book Signing

National Event

Web Event

Book Release

Party

Sale etc

Advertise with us. Our prices start as low as $5 and their are two…

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Added by Dominique on February 20, 2010 at 0:42 — No Comments

BLACK DONT CRACK THE BOOK INCLUDES O/G THE MENTOR 4 SHORT STORIES BY GIL WAINWRIGHT FOUNDER AND C.E.O UNITED COAST TO COAST AND ONE LOVE ENTEPRISES 2010

Added by Gilbert Wainwright on February 18, 2010 at 16:30 — No Comments

Promoting Your Book, Twitter Tips, Self Publishing + one more...

Attention Black Writers:

It's Black History Month SO I wanted to take a moment to share a few great discussions for black writers started by JaWar, a motivational speaker and author. A big part of getting your books out there is networking, exchanging ideas, being apart of the mix ... lets start talking more about Black Books and Marketing on Black Writers Connect.…

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Added by LaShanda Henry on February 17, 2010 at 15:13 — No Comments

JoeyPinkney.com's 5 Minutes, 5 Questions With... KR Bankston, author of A Deadly Encounter

As an author, KR Bankston created a character for the world to love to hate. Dezi is the crown jewel of her novel A Deadly Encounter, and Bankston is on a mission to get the world to know about him.

Who's next in the "5 Minutes, 5 Questions With..." series?

KR Bankston, author of A Deadly Encounter

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Added by Joey Pinkney on February 17, 2010 at 14:39 — No Comments

Authors are you looking for promotion?

Authors!! I have some great things going on. I want to be involved in everything you have going on. Have you seen the Publisher's Choice website? It was built over the weekend. Join today and submit your book to be read, reviewed and promoted! http://publisherschoice.webs.com

Also authors, do you have a newsletter? Respond to the blog and post a link so that I can be added to your emailing list.

I'd like to know…

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Added by Dominique on February 16, 2010 at 11:08 — No Comments

Why Getting Published Can Help Your Business

This is a great article: Why Getting Published Can Help Your Business

Plus, check out my new ebook, Write Your Book in Two Days

This book is for writers of, and those who want to write, articles, blogs, student essays and nonfiction books and ebooks.… Continue

Added by Zhana on February 15, 2010 at 9:00 — No Comments

Free Book Give-A-Way - Financial Fitness for Life - A Guide to Improving Your Finances

Pastor Elizabeth will be giving away 1 Free Copy of "UnStoppable Financial Fitness for Life" (mini) when you subscribe at http://financialfitnessforlife.ning.com

You can read an…

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Added by Authors & Speakers Network on February 13, 2010 at 15:32 — No Comments

Who Was the First African American Woman to Win a Pulitzer Prize?

Find the answer to this and other questions at Black History Questions and Answers on Black History International.

Have a great day!

Added by Zhana on February 13, 2010 at 6:00 — 1 Comment

Poetry Week on The POV Lounge

Join us on Poetry Week at the POV Lounge. I want to spotlight some poets in March.

I'm looking for five poets to submit their best work to me so that I can get it on the POV Lounge. Read the guidelines below and follw the directions if you are interested:

Your poem can only be about one of the topics below

1. Love

2. Luck

3. Inspiration

4. Passion

5.…

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Added by Dominique on February 11, 2010 at 11:06 — No Comments

I would LOVE to read your book!

Submit your book info to me. I will determine which book(s) I am interested in and will contact you, the author. You will need to send me a free copy of your book for me to read, give my opinion on as well as encourage my subscribers to purchase your book. This feature is proposed under my list of literary services and is NO LONGER free. The price of your book will be determined by the length of your book. Prices range from $10-$25. Once I have read the book, I will display it on my…

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Added by Dominique on February 10, 2010 at 13:46 — No Comments

As They Slept - A Tribute to Black History

While they slept.....

Their life was torn from it's roots

The land robbed and invaded.

While they slept....

They were shipped across the world,

Their freedom masqueraded.

While they slept....

The women were raped,

The men were abused.

While they slept....

They became a part of a manipulative scheme.

They were in a world frightened and confused.

While they slept....

More and more mentally they began to… Continue

Added by Nanette Buchanan on February 9, 2010 at 11:23 — No Comments