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May 2009 Blog Posts (37)

No Apology Needed- My answer to the crab in a barrel mentality

No Need To Apologize

My motives, through my writings, give an image with no explanation

Causing you to question my travels through life,

My background, learning experiences and occupation.

You felt I climbed the rope of success

Using the platform of the unfortunate's chest

The choices I made in life paved by way,

I learned to work hard, give back and understand the game's society plays.

You questioned my education,

"Why Prep School,… Continue

Added by Nanette Buchanan on May 31, 2009 at 19:10 — No Comments

dr. ivan van sertima has gone on to the ancestors-rest in peace--ashe ashe

dr van sertima, historian from guyana,and professor at rutgers university in the Us, was best known for his book about the early african presence in the americas, "they came before columbus"…

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Added by diallo sekou on May 31, 2009 at 17:00 — No Comments

More Great News About My New Book - Sneak Preview of Book Cover Summary

That Which Awakens Me: Kreative Grooviness (2005)

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Copyright 2009 by Madelyn C. Leeke

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Official Logo for That Which Awakens Me products and apparel

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Copyright 2009 by Madelyn C. Leeke

Photo Credit: Leigh Mosley -… Continue

Added by Ananda Kiamsha Madelyn Leeke on May 31, 2009 at 16:22 — No Comments

Be a Guest Speaker!

Be a Guest Speaker on The POV Lounge. Do you have some tips and advice on writing, marketing, editing, publishing, etc. We want to hear your advice and tips. http://fromawriterspov.webs.com/guestspeaker.htm

I would love to feature you! I hope to hear from you soon!

Thanks, Dominique

Added by Dominique on May 31, 2009 at 14:16 — No Comments

Check out what's new on From A Writers POV

I hope that you will be celebrating with us this month. We have published 20 issues of From A Writers POV!!!!

In honor of the 20 Celebrations, we are running an event this month. "The Best Synopsis" Each week this month, we will feature a new writer and their synopsis. YOU get the opportunity to vote for each writer. Your votes will determine the winner at the end of the month.

This Week we are featuring: Cynthia Brooks. Vote for her synopsis here:… Continue

Added by Dominique on May 30, 2009 at 22:32 — No Comments

Advertise your Event

Do you have a book signing, release party, speaking engagement or some type of event coming up? If so, From A Writers POV wants to do an interview & ad with you about your event. This feature is only $10 for your ad & interview. Your ad & interview will be on our magazine for one full edition for the month you choose. You must have an event going on in the month you choose.…

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Added by Dominique on May 30, 2009 at 22:31 — No Comments

Looking for Monthly Article Writers on Various Topics

From A Writers POV is looking to sign up articles writers for our magazine. We are looking for dedicated writers to become apart of our POV family to submit articles on various topics.. If you are interested in submitting articles please read our guidelines carefully here.

http://fromawriterspov.webs.com/monthlysubmissions.htm

Added by Dominique on May 30, 2009 at 22:30 — No Comments

Submit your inspirational writing!

Do you have an inspirational message you would like to submit to encourage someone else? Submit your inspirational message today and it will be published in next month’s newsletter.

We encourage those who love to write and love to inspire through their writing to submit a writing today. Your inspirational words could help someone else.

We allow writings on varies topics such as:

Spiritual Growth and Relationship With God

Praising God

Fighting the… Continue

Added by Dominique on May 30, 2009 at 22:13 — No Comments

Better Late Than Never has received 3 great reviews!

Writing is my biggest passion and I love it when people enjoy my work. Better Late Than Never has received 3 Great Book Reviews! Check out the Reviews!

Happy Reading!
Stephanie Morris

Added by Stephanie Morris on May 28, 2009 at 22:07 — No Comments

Tuesday Afternoon

I'm sleepy. I think President Obama made a great decision and picked Sonia Sotomayor to serve as justice on the United States Supreme Court. I've done some work on my main blog, http://luckyrooster.net as well as my other blogs so maybe why I'm feeling a little weary. Hope all of you have a blessed week.

Added by David Rosser on May 26, 2009 at 20:30 — No Comments

Let Me Introduce Myself

Some men choose to vent anger through violence

Some men choose to vent passion through sex

Some men choose to vent ignorance through hatred

Some men choose not to see what comes next

Some men live a life without reason

Some men live a life without rhyme

Some men live a life in blunder

Some men live with no worth to their time

Some men seek to pour bitterness outward

Some men seek to find nothing within

Some men seek to birth battle… Continue

Added by Kevin J Bates Jr on May 26, 2009 at 13:22 — No Comments

Your Purpose To Others

The world has no need for another weakling.

Another person dragged down by life and trial and circumstance to the point that they simply will not. Will not move, will not stand, will night fight, will not try, will not live and will not be strong. Never mind the fact that there are so many looking at them.

Have you ever taken the time to look about you and see how many eyes are on you? How many of those eyes are of people looking to you for strength and as an example?

There are… Continue

Added by Kevin J Bates Jr on May 26, 2009 at 13:22 — No Comments

New Blog

An introduction to I up and coming projects.
http://www.empressnajah.wordpress.com

Added by najah on May 25, 2009 at 19:38 — No Comments

EasyAmazonReviews.com

We post Reviews on Amazon.
If you're interested you can get all the details at
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Thanks for your time.

Added by EasyAmazonReviews.com on May 24, 2009 at 1:30 — No Comments

Friday

Just got back in.and feel a little tired and energized at the same moment. I'm energized from a biography I'm reading again. A week or two ago I ended up watching "Cadillac Records" one Sunday afternoon. Even with all the mistakes, the movie kept me interested because I'm a guitar player and remember listening to old Muddy Waters records a long time ago. I've still got bootlegs of him live and so I'm reading his bio once again and digging thru old LPs. The story telling aspect is one thing I've… Continue

Added by David Rosser on May 22, 2009 at 23:00 — No Comments

Propositioned

I would like to invite everyone to come check out my Free short story Propositioned. You will love Kristina and Robert's story.

Blurb:

Kristina Ward is looking for a fresh start. She has just gotten out of a relationship with a married man who also had children. She would have never guess a woman as intelligent as her would miss the warning signs of his deception. But she had. There was nothing like a heartbreak to make a woman reevaluate her life. Too bad… Continue

Added by Stephanie Morris on May 22, 2009 at 0:11 — No Comments

Thursday

Been on a conference call with the Obama Campaign as we ramp up health care reform. Went out for a long walk this afternoon down a gravel road. Found a dead snake and have no idea how it died or what kind it was. I just moved a little more to the middle of the road away from the weeds along the ditch bank. Fed the cats some leftover chicken and dumplins' and they are so happy right now just stretched out on an old throw rug in the backyard. Talk to ya'll later.

Added by David Rosser on May 21, 2009 at 19:50 — No Comments

Wednesday

The cold spell began to lift this afternoon. I think I'm making progress and will be writing me a list of must-do activities just so I can jog my memory. On the political front, the health care debate heats up. I'm completely behind a single-payer system because I know that the insurance industry has run health care for way too long and they don't deserve a seat at the negotiation table. It's time for a fresh, liberal approach which will enable all of us to have affordable health care in this… Continue

Added by David Rosser on May 20, 2009 at 19:30 — No Comments

Tuesday Morning

Got to drive over to the hospital and visit. then back home to work on some projects.

Added by David Rosser on May 19, 2009 at 5:51 — No Comments

Chilly Monday

I didn't realize how cool it has turned. You folks up north go ahead and chuckle. The temperature dropped into the low 50s and now is about 55 F. The forecast predicts lows tonight in the 40s. A little cool for South Carolina this time of year.

Added by David Rosser on May 18, 2009 at 13:23 — No Comments