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May 2010 Blog Posts (12)

New Look 4 Code-47

This is the new cover for Code-47: Memoirs of a Hip Hop Heist, front and back. Available soon.…

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Added by Justin Thomas on May 31, 2010 at 12:10 — No Comments

Editing, editing, editing. I have been busy at work re-designing a new cover for Code-47. I made a complete edit of 12 Stories High's stories and its cover (to be displayed when the proof is received and approved), and I'm awaiting the proof at the moment.

Writing is a serious business for me. I've been doing it since I was four. I like to have a correct presentation of my work,…

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Added by Justin Thomas on May 30, 2010 at 22:42 — No Comments

Forgive & Forget

FORGIVE AND FORGET

Forgive and forget? How about if I just forget you….

Cause each time I remember, I let you…..

Let you walk into my world and cause confusion,

Let you into my life, so you can continue to create the illusions,

But I can’t forget, the feeling of love, the feeling of warmth and

comfort…

The feeling you shared……

Shared with another, shared the promises you made, the hurt I forgave,

Cause each time I remember, the life that… Continue

Added by Nanette Buchanan on May 23, 2010 at 16:30 — No Comments

JoeyPinkney.com Book Review: The Only Way is Up by Folake Taylor

JoeyPinkney.com Book Review

The Only Way is Up: The Journey of an Immigrant

by Folake Taylor

From the JoeyPinkney.com Book Review: "Folake Taylor’s The Only Way is Up: The Journey of an Immigrant gives interesting perspectives on various topics from a woman who is not native to America but is well versed in…

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Added by Joey Pinkney on May 23, 2010 at 8:17 — No Comments

Love & War, Love In War, Love Of War!

Yesterday, I was taught a very valuable lesson. Erika (with Khalil in

the womb), Jacobi and I jumped in Erika's car to chill at a local park.

Well, prior to leaving home, I heard Erika tell Jacobi to put his

flip-flops on, since it was a hot day. I decided to wear my flip-flops,

or what I prefer to call them from my prison days, shower shoes. I think

back to the days when I was locked up, and my Ansar El Muhammad brother

Mumit Ameer Muhammad, would tell me that… Continue

Added by Kevin H. Muhammad aka: Kevin 6X on May 16, 2010 at 21:24 — No Comments

"Supermarkets Streets"

"SUPERMARKET STREETS"

LET ME EXPLAIN IT FIRST, ITS ABOUT A PROTEST IN FRONT OF A SUPERMARKET TO GAIN FREEDOM OR RIGHTS OF BLACK PEOPLE OR ANYONE WHO FEELS THEY HAVE BEEN DISCRIMATED AGAISNT, NOT JUS T FOR BLACK PEOPLE.

"SUPERMARKETS STREETS"

MENDED SPEECHES FLAG TORN DOWN THE MIDDLE NEEDS STICTHES.

PEOPLE STANDING IN THE RAIN TRYING TO…

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Added by Larry E. Toombs on May 14, 2010 at 12:58 — No Comments

ANOTHER AWARD WON BY AUTHORS RICHARD BROWN & MIKAL EL-AMIN FOR THEIR OUTSTANDING DEBUT NOVEL "187 IZ AN ART"

Another book award won by Authors Richard Brown & Mikal El-Amin for their outstanding debut novel “187 Iz An Art”.

Long Beach, CA, May 07, 2010: Double-Up Publishing announced that authors Mikal H. El-Amin & Richard L. Brown have won a…

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Added by Mikal El-Amin on May 13, 2010 at 0:30 — No Comments

Mama, Mama, Mama

Mama, Mama, Mama

The most significant name is a child’s vocabulary.

One that…

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Added by Nanette Buchanan on May 9, 2010 at 11:43 — No Comments

Celebratring the Men!!!

We are celebrating men next month! We are now taking submissions from anyone that wants to submit a writing celebrating the men in our lives. Information can be found here: http://fromawriterspovcommunity.spruz.com/mens-celebration.htm

Thanks!

Dominique

Added by Dominique on May 7, 2010 at 20:05 — No Comments

This Book Changed My Life!!!

This Book Changed My Life!!! Super Vita-Minds: How to Stop Saying I Hate You...To Yourself by Daya Devi-Doolin.
Reader Rating 5 Stars
"When I first bought this book, I really didn't know what to expect. I was not looking to change my life in any way. Boy was I surprised! Not only have I applied Daya's teachings to myself, but also to my family and friends! Daya has a way of making everything wonderfully easy and she is very encouraging! I love her dearly!" Anonymous

Added by Daya Devi-Doolin on May 6, 2010 at 17:13 — No Comments

We are looking for a Male Business Owner to Spotlight!!!

Hello Everyone!

From A Writer's POV is looking to spotlight a male business owner in our June Edition as we celebrate the men. Are you a male business owner? Contact me today if you would like to be spotlighted!…

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Added by Dominique on May 4, 2010 at 17:25 — No Comments

Can we do a cover story on your event?

From A Writer's POv is looking for a cover story for it's June 2010 Edition. If you have a literary event going on that needs a little but more light, please contact me and tell me about it and I'll let you know if it fits into our criteria.

Thanks!

Added by Dominique on May 1, 2010 at 12:48 — No Comments