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August 2009 Blog Posts (21)

Book I'm working on "Nothing but the Devil

One night the Devil came home beat up pretty bad. He almost fell to the floor, but Mama was there to catch him; blood was everywhere. She gently sat him down in his recliner.

“Candice, throw some clothes on we taking your Daddy to the hospital.” I just stood there staring, wondering who the hell did he piss of to deserve a beat down like that.

“I don’t want to go to no damn hospital woman, just get me some alcohol and bandages.”

“Thomas I think you need some stitches… Continue

Added by Kesha on August 30, 2009 at 2:21 — No Comments

Insert from BEASTMODE by MARCUS HASTY.

December 25, 2001 The 16 year old twins Twon and Qwon rose from their beds anxious to see if the mom who very rarely keeps her word just happened to keep it this year and get them those Jordans they had been hounding her for. As they looked into the living room two shoe boxes wrapped in newspaper sat under their tree, which was really a plant with some school ornaments on it they had made when they were young. It was what it was in the projects. As they raced across the living room, damn near… Continue

Added by Lady Blocklife on August 30, 2009 at 1:57 — No Comments

Blocklife Books brings you Beastmode Insert by Marcus Hasty

,December 25, 2001 The 16 year old twins Twon and Qwon rose from their beds anxious to see if the mom who very rarely keeps her word just happened to keep it this year and get them those Jordans they had been hounding her for. As they looked into the living room two shoe boxes wrapped in newspaper sat under their tree, which was really a plant with some school ornaments on it they had made when they were young. It was what it was in the projects. As they raced across the living room, damn near… Continue

Added by BLOCKLIFE on August 29, 2009 at 17:49 — No Comments

a short scenario

A short scenario 8-25-09

“Gentlemen , please forgive me for calling this meeting on such short notice.” Sam turns to quickly intercept at the doorway the approach of one of the younger office administrative assistants . As part of her duties she has noticed the select clutch of officials gathering in the conference room . Seeing no one present from…

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Added by diallo sekou on August 26, 2009 at 14:51 — No Comments

Helping you with your manuscript!

We are continuing today with "The Writing Season" Articles. Tune in today and the rest of the week for the articles on The POV Lounge.

These articles contain info on how to complete your manuscript. Please leave your thoughts and advice on these articles on the blog.

I look forward to hearing from you!

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Added by Dominique on August 25, 2009 at 10:52 — No Comments

SNEAK PEEK- BRUISED LOVE -EXCERPT

Ms. Smith

Look, there out the window, isn’t that Ms. Smith?

She’s so well dressed; her beauty truly a gift.

You say those children all belong to her

Oh what a blessing to a proud husband, I’m sure.

What, no husband?

One, two, three boys and the girl carrying the bags,

My, my, what happened on the path she chose?

She had blossomed to be a rose.

No, no don’t say that, her life is a common fad…

Wait one minute that limp she never… Continue

Added by Nanette Buchanan on August 24, 2009 at 21:33 — No Comments

Creating and Selling Your Own eBooks Online

A Guide for Writers and Newbie Internet Entrepreneurs

Selling eBooks (view my ebooks here) is by far my favorite and one of my most profitable ways to make money online. If you enjoy writing, it's easy to do, there are practically no production costs. The best part about creating your own eBooks is that you can make as much money as you want if you know how to write well, market your product, and create the kinds of eBooks that people want… Continue

Added by LaShanda Henry on August 23, 2009 at 16:26 — No Comments

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Added by Brittanie McClain-Jones on August 21, 2009 at 11:14 — No Comments

Affirmative Action: A Myth of Mental Slavery? By Arra Allen

Affirmative Action and Education

Even though affirmative action was designed to eliminate discrimination, affirmative action has become an effective tool in creating opportunities for minorities in Corporate America and in the Higher Education system. For years minorities have struggled for equality and acceptance in the “Land of Opportunity” and for years they have been barriers put in place to keep minorities “in their places”. However, President John F. Kennedy issued an Executive Order… Continue

Added by Arra Hamilton on August 17, 2009 at 17:00 — No Comments

Submission Guidelines for "Street Smarts: An Anthology of Urban Survival Strategies"

There’s a New Anthology in the works…

Call for Manuscripts: Street Smarts… The deadline for submissions has been extended to December 31, 2009.

Louis Reyes Rivera and Bruce George, co-editors of the critically acclaimed The Bandana Republic, are now accepting submissions for their latest effort, Street Smarts: An Anthology of Urban Survival Strategies.

Street Smarts is another literary first, this one focusing on the urban working class and the ability to enhance… Continue

Added by BRUCE GEORGE on August 17, 2009 at 14:39 — No Comments

Living in the 21st Century With the Devil Advocate

The saga begins and ends here. I moved to a college town a little over two years ago. I worked for a real estate company, the biggest mistake of my life. I remember the very first day I saw him with his red devilish eyes. He was recently divorce and later I learned why. I enjoyed my first few months in the company because I sat in a quiet office with a few nice young ladies we would have the normal office discussions and they were a few people in the office that I became real cool with at least… Continue

Added by Arra Hamilton on August 16, 2009 at 15:28 — No Comments

Fungus Among Us

Check this people. My people those of you who Understand their plan.

ADD, ADHd is it real? Or is it their way of saying your child has the capability of seeking the truth. So let us prescribe these drugs to control his thought process. To make him seem dumb lets create standardize bias testing planted with their truth. YOU are inferior.

When you know the truth. We will set out to divide and conquer in gain control. They don't want the cure to the fungus to infiltrate. Why… Continue

Added by Arra Hamilton on August 16, 2009 at 15:21 — No Comments

Arra and Compromise: Arra Allen

I would say I don’t need you but who would I call on in my time of sorrow

You extend your ear I extend my heart

You make me laugh when I really want to cry

You help understand me

You help me realize my strengths

There are times that I may hurt you

It’s never intentional

I am insecure at times and my mind plays tricks on me

Making me believe that you are against me

So for that I apologize

I must inform you that there is only one me

The… Continue

Added by Arra Hamilton on August 16, 2009 at 15:19 — No Comments

The Responsibilites of a Godly Mother By Ms. Arra

Of all His creations, God gave the most precious responsibility to woman.

The responsibility of being a Godly Mother, a Godly Mother’s responsibilities go far beyond her biological children.

A Godly Mother is responsible for her nieces, nephews, and cousins, the children down the block and the neighbor’s children.

Many women believe that she must only be responsible for the nurturing and caring of her own children. This is not the characteristic of the GODly Mother.

What if… Continue

Added by Arra Hamilton on August 16, 2009 at 15:17 — No Comments

Cutting To The Chase has received an Awesome Review!

Cutting to the Chase has received a rave review! Come check out the review and if you haven't picked your copy, it isn't too late!

Blurb:

Ashley Bennett is a physical therapist burnt out from the job because of all of the rich, spoiled patients she has had to put up with. She moves back to San Angelo, TX to be closer to her family and friends. She has made enough money to live comfortably for a little… Continue

Added by Stephanie Morris on August 16, 2009 at 13:38 — No Comments

COMING THIS FALL- BRUISED LOVE BY NANETTE M. BUCHANAN

Added by Nanette Buchanan on August 14, 2009 at 22:51 — No Comments

Intro.

Hello and thank you's to everybody that visited my page, and who added me. I look forward to some interesting Chats with everyone. And hopefully get to know everyone on a first name basis. I wish everyone good luck and prosperity in all that they do. i'm here for any questions you may have and anyway i can help. Thank You.

Added by Cee-Jay Saunders on August 14, 2009 at 15:12 — No Comments

Playing For Keeps has received a Rave Review!

Playing For Keeps has received "5 Nymphs" from Literary Nymphs! Come check out the review and if you haven't picked your copy, it isn't too late!

Blurb:

Keirra Smith has never met a man more self-confident, overbearing and irritating and she wants him. Only she isn't willing to admit that she does. Eric Brooks lives a lifestyle that she doesn't want any part of but he wont take no for an… Continue

Added by Stephanie Morris on August 8, 2009 at 14:49 — No Comments

"So Many Questions"

It's the questions, the questions, the questions, the questions....

Well, this is my first blog to date and I am recovering from an emotionally draining heartbreak. After many debates, fights, talks and strain things still make no sense. They say if you love someone and you let them go and if they come back they were yours....but what if they never come back, do you just sit and try to accept the fact that they never will and try to hydrate your dried our heart. Or do you engulf… Continue

Added by Monique Reynolds on August 3, 2009 at 21:34 — No Comments