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October 2011 Blog Posts (29)

Artist Lepadah Weekend

Monday, October 31, 2011



Artist Lepadah Weekend



The weekend was simply interesting and full. . . New York's unexpected snow storm wet, cold and windy for October oh well I dug it. Love wrapping myself my body locking in the heat and venturing out into the day; especially night.

First after all my Saturday errands to the bank, important all the time. After the chaos of the day a visit to my Forest Hills man in my life at present; enjoyed the conversation our usual… Continue

Added by Lydia Elizabeth Percy on October 31, 2011 at 11:30 — No Comments

Get yourself a Literary Mentor

I am now taking clients.

Having a literary mentor is good for your literary career. It's having someone in your corner that 100% supports you and your dreams for your career. There are sometimes questions that authors and writers have that can't be answered with a simple google. Writing comes with frustration, headaches and an urge to write but nothing comes out or in others words, writer's block.

 

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Added by Dominique on October 27, 2011 at 10:15 — No Comments

Where Do You Draw The Line?

'Treat others as you would like to be treated, 'unconditionally'. Sounds good doesn't it? But lets get real. 'Unconditional' doesn't exist. There are always conditions. There are always expectations whether large or…

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Added by Valerie Moore on October 26, 2011 at 12:41 — No Comments

The God of Pyramids by Obatala

The God of Pyramids (oba)





I am a god

living in some

orgasmic paradise

where the night crawls

into new midnight where

the corners of my skin

creeps into the breaks

between my body when you

are away, just, just a little,

a little out of reach. I am

the god who tucks all lovers

into bed leading them into deeper

embraces. I am the god of a billion

laughs who presses each tear away from

all dreamer's doors. When… Continue

Added by Lydia Elizabeth Percy on October 24, 2011 at 14:21 — No Comments

phati'tude Literary Magazine Publishes 9/11 Commemorative Issue

My name is Gabrielle David and I the Editor-in-Chief of phati’tude Literary Magazine. I am pleased to announce the publication of phati'tude Literary Magazine's Fall issue, BRIDGING THE CULTURAL DIVIDE, Remembering September 11th, and it is available for sale at…

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Added by Gabrielle David on October 21, 2011 at 19:52 — No Comments

Story Structure: Getting Started

Story Structure: Getting Started

by Tyora Moody





A few years ago, I was talking with a woman from my church. I made the mistake of confessing to her I wanted to write a book. She proceeded to ask me a question that put a damper on my spirit. "But Ty, there are so many books in the world, what could you write that's any different?" Yeah, that's a real "encouraging" statement. I want you to believe you can get over the hurdle of writing your first…
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Added by Tyora Moody on October 21, 2011 at 11:30 — No Comments

Get your event in our magazine as the Cover Story

Are you hosting a literary event in the future? Let From A Writer's POV do a cover story on you and your event.

Check out details here:

http://fromawriterspovmagazine.webs.com/coverstoryfeature.htm

Added by Dominique on October 21, 2011 at 9:29 — No Comments

Is There A Difference Between Homosexual Love and Heterosexual Love?

http://search.barnesandnoble.com/SWITCHING-SIDES/Raymond-Sturgis/e/2940013301702



Available through Barnes & Noble, Amazon.com, Smashwords,… Continue

Added by Raymond Sturgis on October 18, 2011 at 13:51 — No Comments

Secret Affair! Everybody has a secret, what's yours?

 

                                                                    Carter Perry’s world had turned upside down when he found out that his wife of four years had being keeping a secret behind his back.

            Carter suspect Keisha had been sleeping around with his…

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Added by melissa love on October 17, 2011 at 0:59 — No Comments

The “N*ggerhead” Offensive

 

Republican presidential candidate, Rick Perry, has found himself on the defense, after it was reported by The Washington Post earlier this week that the Perry family once owned a Texas ranch called “N*ggerhead”. The racial slur was painted on the face of a flat slab of rock that “greeted” Perry family and business guests to the entrance of the ranch.  The Post indicates that while cattle ranchers named the property well before Perry’s family owned it in the 1980′s,…

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Added by BW BlackWorthy on October 13, 2011 at 19:56 — No Comments

Them Troubles; them mine ... by Lepadah

Rising aside light of God

his sunshine

troubles along the way

force one to brave this time alone



they belong to me and only to me they belong

showing up the void of notice

electricity turned off; i'll wait for turn on

phone shut; wait for the tone

and the sound of the Beep!



but the eviction

holds one to tremble in entirety

wandering, walking for days

careless through one's fathom the way

pirouette breath complicate… Continue

Added by Lydia Elizabeth Percy on October 13, 2011 at 16:04 — No Comments

Trust & Treachery Anthology Update - Seeking Submissions (December 15 Deadline)

I just realized that the post below probably belongs here rather than in the Discussions section.  Mea culpa.
Thank you, thank you, thank you everyone who has submitted so far to Trust & Treachery. We have received some amazing stories and poems. In fact, at last count, we are just shy of 250 submissions!



For those wondering about the process, Trust & Treachery has two editors and 5 readers. Each submission is…
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Added by Day Al-Mohamed on October 13, 2011 at 15:42 — No Comments

BlackRelationships.Org Wants To Feature You!

BlackRelationships.org is a website dedicated to sharing the Black relationship experience. We would love to publish any articles, blog posts, questions or comments that you have about relationships on the site. Black relationship authors are also featured. Visit http://BlackRelationships.org for more info.

Added by Jessie Annie on October 12, 2011 at 10:40 — No Comments

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Place your business information on our Business List. Get your company name and logo in the eye of our readers. Business Placement is $5. Inquire by emailing us at

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Added by Dominique on October 11, 2011 at 10:33 — No Comments

Publishing on Kindle - Ebook Publishing

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Making Money Publishing on Kindle it’s Simply Easy Because Making Money with Anything

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The more people you can reach, the more money you may make…

So with that…

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Added by JaWar on October 9, 2011 at 16:23 — No Comments

Happy to be here!

Hi everyone, I am new to this site and I just want to take the time out to introduce myself. My name is Kataurus "King" Braswell and I am the CEO of Black Convo Media! My company is dedicated to the discussion of black issues,and solutions for our community. I am also a hip hop muzik producer. My company consists of www.blackconvo.com the social netowork, my blog www.blackconvo.info, and I am launching Black Convo… Continue

Added by Kataurus Braswell on October 9, 2011 at 15:32 — No Comments

Be The Author Of Your OWN Story

 

To many times we allow other people to write our story. We try to live the way others think we should live, do what others want us to do, think the way others feel we should think, and act the way others expect us to act. We…

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Added by Valerie Moore on October 9, 2011 at 14:30 — No Comments

Authors, Get featured on From A Writer's POV Magazine

From A Writer's POV is making an announcement!

We are looking for authors and writers to feature on our magazine. If you need additional exposure for your book or writings, inquire with us today to be featured. We give writers of all genres and stages a face in our publication. No matter where you are in your literary career, if you want the exposure we have it to give.

Contact us today about getting on our schedule for a future feature in our magazine. We are in print and…

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Added by Dominique on October 8, 2011 at 11:54 — 1 Comment

East Village Paper, Pen and Pocket Knife by Lepadah

As I walk the streets of the East Village

a bag full of paper, pen and a pocket knife

the tight fright upon the face

obvious I'm in the right place at the wrong time



band of banshees

sadistic meth heads

one possibly could be the next vic

tomorrow's daily news



tonight unhinged

faux fear; I'm really scared

an alley cat timidly stalking the dark side

near the watchmen of life

wait to harvest unsettled bones

rattling along… Continue

Added by Lydia Elizabeth Percy on October 5, 2011 at 12:55 — No Comments

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