Award-winning author comes to Prince George's County on Nov. 6, 2016

Hello Readers,

An exciting event will be held on Nov. 6 in Prince George's County, Maryland.


Meet Ella Curry and Eartha S. Dunston at Bus Boys & Poets in Hyattsville, MD. Book giveaway. Gift Basket. Author's Marketing Plan brochure!

Book Signing for Author Eartha S. Dunston 
Sun, Nov 6, 2016 at: 5:00pm - 6:30pm 
Busboys and Poets Hyattsville Location
5331 Baltimore Ave., Hyattsville, MD 20781

Live lecture on writing, publishing and marketing children's books. Ella Curry of EDC Creations conducting a Marketing Resource segment for authors and small business owners.

The Nook



Updates will be posted about this blog. Thank you for your interest.

Patricia Johnson-Harris presents the 6th Annual African American Authors Expo in Timonium, MD on Aug. 15. Please read her guest blog post.

Are you a book lover? The 6^th Annual African American Authors Expo will be held at the Radisson North Baltimore Hotel this weekend. The address of the venue is 2004 Greenspring Drive in Timonium, MD. Patricia Johnson-Harris stopped by the blog to explain what she does and why. I hope that you enjoy her five minute interview at The Nook.

 

 

Behind the scenes with Patricia Johnson-Harris

RAABN: What you do?

PJH: I  am the founder and visionary for the African American Authors Expo and Multi-Cultural Book Festival.

RAABN: What is your mission?

 

PJH: Our mission is to create a platform that exposes local  and independent authors of all nationalities to the general public, and have dedicate ourselves to helping authors connect with national and local book clubs, organizations and readers abroad.

RAABN: How did you get started with the African American Authors Expo?

PJH: I was working with my husband, Roger Harris, producing jazz concerts and my first contacts with independent authors were as vendors at the various jazz events.  That’s where my vision through pray came to fruition.  

RAABN: Why did you do it and when? 

PJH: I began to talk with the authors when they would vend at our events. I discovered the struggles they faced in publishing, editing, printing, and getting recognition. It heavied my heart and something needed to be done to help these authors, but I had no experience with authors or publishing, so I did the one thing I  knew at the time, to do and that was pray. I prayed for months and was finally given an answer to have an event that highlight and showcase local authors. Why do we have to always pick up a book by a national author, when we have so many talented authors right here In our own back yard? This platform to support authors at the time was for our local authors, but it has grown so much for authors all over. My very first expo was in August of 2009 in Columbia, Maryland. Today, we are still going strong.

RAABN: Do you have a favorite book genre?

PJH: I do. Romance. It's nothing like reading a good love story because you also get a little bit of suspense in romance novels. 

RAABN: How many authors will be at the expo? Are they all local? Are they traditionally and self published? 

PJH: At the 6^th Annual African American Authors Expo, we will have about 50 exhibiting authors from all over the states like New Jersey, New York, Cleveland Ohio, North Carolina, Atlanta and Pennsylvania. Yes, we will have just as many authors who were published through a traditional publishing company as self-published authors at this year’s expo.

RAABN: Tell me a little about the event and activities that will be held.

PJH: The event is a great networking opportunity for authors, aspiring authors and entrepreneurs. We are hosting 7 workshops for the author and business-minded individual.  You can attend a workshop on how to start your writing project, to branding your book or business, so there is a workshop  designed for almost everyone.  We have author speaking panel, a book club panel for anyone wanting to learn how to have a successful book club, and a publishing panel. We also host the Youth Writers challenge. We support our youth who have a desire to write. All of the participants get school supplies to prepare them for the upcoming year.  There are games and actives for children. The expo is a free, family fun event.

RAABN: Why should book clubs and readers attend this?

 

PJH:  I encourage books clubs to attend the expo so that they get the opportunity to meet our independent authors, and the authors get to connect with clubs who enjoy reading. This is the place where we bring the clubs and authors face-to-face and make connections.

RAABN: What is one thing people don't know about you?

PJH:  Let’s see. One, I love roller skating. I get on the floor and just skate away. It’s a great way to exercise, but it also allows me to leave everything at the door and just have fun.  I also love to sit at home with a bowl of popcorn in the middle of me and my husband, Roger and watch Law & Order SVU. I love that show.

Please visit  www.aaaexpo.net for more information. Grab your bookish friends in the DMV and attend this event!


Have you read my recent interview with Victoria Christopher Murray? She will be there, too. Click here.

 

Local authors showcase in celebration of black history month in Prince George's County, MD to be held Feb. 21

 

 

 

 

Sharon Lucas

Sharon Lucas, a literary advocate, avid reader and book club president of The Reading Divas, stopped by The Readers and Author's Nook. She offered thoughtful words about the value of African American literature, along with information about an upcoming literary event in Maryland.

"One cannot celebrate Black History Month without celebrating the rich history of literature in the Black community.  From the African American literary societies of the 1800's, to the Harlem Renaissance of the 1920's, to Terry McMillan and Oprah in the 1990's - we have read! So it is with great pleasure that we present - in celebration of Black History Month - twenty talented, local authors who represent many genres at the first Local Author's Showcase to be held at the Prince George's Sports & Learning Center on February 21.  Please come out in support of Black History Month and literacy in our county!" Lucas said.

 Date:

Saurday, February 21, 2015

Time:

9 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.

Place:

 The Prince George's County Sports & Learning Complex

8001 Sheriff Road, Landover, MD

 

Please consider attending and spreading the word about this first event that will be held this weekend.

For more information about Sharon and her event picks, please visit http://www.realdivasread.com/144064639.
The Prince George's Arts & Humanities Council ( PGAHC ) is a partner for Saturday's event. 

 


 

 

 

 

Book festival in Memphis Sept. 19-20. Listen to the interview.

http://m.mywdia.com/onair/bev-johnson-2788/literacy-rocks-12774584/

Talk A Good Game by Angie Daniels.

Talk A Good Game

By Author Angie Daniels

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bio

Angie Daniels has released over two dozen novels. She has won or been nominated for four RT Book ReviewsReviewers’ Choice Award and numerous Emma Awards. She began her road to publication in 2001 with Genesis Press. In 2002, she signed with BET/ Arabesque which was purchased by Harlequin/Kimani Romance in 2005. Angie joined Kensington Publishing in 2003. In 2010 she unleashed her alter ego, Sasha Campbell, a free spirit who isn’t afraid to say what’s on her mind or even better, write about it. Since strutting onto the literary scene in five-inch heels, she’s been capturing her audience’s attention with her wild imagination and style for keeping it real. This vivacious woman knows exactly what her readers want and is always ready to deliver. The two have a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration. She is also honored to be the Romance Slam Jam 2014 Keynote Speaker.

 

Blurb

After years of failed relationships, two sexy single best friends decide to take their chances at on-line dating. At first the experiences are interesting and exciting, but it isn’t long before the women discover things aren’t always as they seem…

Air Force officer Nyree Dawson meets Howard Sinclair online, and as far as she’s concerned, he’s everything she’s ever wanted in a man. He’s spiritual, educated, and a beast in the bedroom. She thinks the ex-wife is a fool for divorcing such an amazing man, and before long they start planning a future together. It isn’t until after the couple is married that the lies begin to surface, and the relationship goes from “I do” to what in the world has she done?

Restaurant owner, Janelle Fox has always had a spare boo in her back pocket, but when she meets Kaleb Kerrington on a dating site, the rules suddenly change. He’s gorgeous and wealthy and she can’t believe her luck. Only Kaleb has been burned so many times he doesn’t trust his woman any further than he can see her. At first Janelle finds the jealousy cute and she’s determined to be the one to teach him how to trust. However, after a while the accusations get to be too much and she realizes the confident man she craved is insecure and unforgiving.

And that’s only the beginning…

 

Getting To Know Author Angie Daniels

 Can you tell us about your upcoming project(s)?

 

Sasha Campbell and Angie Daniels are busy planning for the future! I am planning an exciting year starting with Talk a Good Game, a Sasha Campbell/Angie Daniels collaboration; the next volumes of The Decadent Delight and The Sexy Simmons Series that readers have been asking for; and possibly one more special surprise.

 

 

Contact

angiedaniels.com

 

https://www.facebook.com/AuthorAngieDaniels

@AuthorAngieD

http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/376036.Angie_Daniels

 

                                                              links

www.amazon.com/Angie-Daniels/e/B001IU51B4

http://www.barnesandnoble.com/c/angie-daniels

 

Georgia Le Carre releases Besotted today! (Erotic romance for mature readers.)

Besotted

(The Billionaire Banker Series - Book 3)

 AN EROTIC ROMANCE

(18+ due to mature themes and sexual content)

Blurb/Synopsis:


In Forty 2 Days we cheered as we learned of Lana's opportunity for a second chance to put things right with our wounded hero, Blake. We read with joy at the news of baby Sorab's birth, and with tension in our bodies as the spirited Lana fought and finally overcame the might of Blake's powerful family to win the heart of the man she adored.

But Lana still needs answers to many burning questions?
The secrets are many and tangled? Will she get the answers she seeks?

Blake finally lays it on the line to Victoria, and declares his true love for Lana, but will that be the end of the matter?

Then there is the re-appearance of Marcus.

Can Lana keep her resolve and overcome all obstacles to claim her man forever?




Besotted excerpt:

The knock on the Lanesborough Suite's door is firm and unhesitant.  I glance at my watch.  Very punctual.  I like that.  I open the door and… My, my, she is a beauty: waist-length, straight blonde hair, gorgeous big eyes.  And scarlet lips.  Lana almost never colors her lips so red.  She is wearing a long, white coat belted at the waist and really, really high heels.  They remind me of the shoes Lana wore the first night I met her.

She is chewing gum, though.  I hate that.  She must watch too many movies about big-hearted hookers.  I put my hand out, palm outstretched.  For a moment she looks at me, clueless.  I raise my eyebrows and she hurriedly takes the gum out of her mouth and puts it into my hand.  Then she raises her own eyebrows and cheekily stretches her hand out.

‘Don't you want to come in first?' I ask, amused but not showing it.

‘Of course,' she says and walks past me.  Her accent is odd.  She must be making it up as she goes along.

I close the door and watch her walk ahead of me.  She has a good walk.  I like a woman who can walk with grace.  She stops in front of the low table where there is a platter of fresh fruit and a bottle of champagne cooling in an ice bucket, then turns around to face me.  For a moment I am distracted by the picture she makes standing in the agreeably English decor of traditional prints and chintzes teamed with bold choices of acid greens and Schiaparelli pinks.

‘I'm sorry, what's your name?'

‘Rumor.'

I smile.  The name suits her.  She looks like a rumor.  Couldn't possibly be true.

‘Would you like a glass of champagne?'

She lifts one foot and lets it swing back.  It is impossibly erotic.  ‘I'd like to be paid first.'

I don't react to the provocation.  ‘The money is by the lamp.'

She glances at the neat pile of money as she works the two buttons on her coat. The coat lands on the sofa behind her.  She is wearing a very short white dress.   Wordlessly, she turns away from me and bends from the waist, so her ass is pushed out and her skirt rides up to where her smooth thighs indent and I glimpse the other thing I had specified-a freshly waxed pussy.  The lips are already swollen and reddened, and as I watch moisture starts to gather.

Immediately I am hard as hell.

Slowly, holding that position, she counts the money.  The desire to ram her while she is counting her money is strong, but I resist.  She puts the last note on top of the pile she has counted, and turns to face me.

‘All there?'

‘Yeah,' she says slowly, her acquired accent undergoing another change. ‘All there.'

I move towards her and put my hand between her legs.  Obligingly, she parts them and my fingers start to play with the soaking flesh.

‘So Rumor, what shall we do with you?'

‘Mr. Barrington-'

‘Blake,' I say persuasively, as I continue to explore the silky, wet folds.

Author Bio

Georgia Le Carre lives in England, in an old 19th century romantic cottage surrounded by a magical garden filled with fruit and walnut trees.

When she is not feeding words into her laptop, she is either curled up in bed with a box of chocolates and a good read, or lost in a long walk in the woods. Especially on moonlit nights.  And often with the man of her dreams.



Links


Facebook -  https://www.facebook.com/georgia.lecarre


Twitter - https://twitter.com/GeorgiaLeCarre


Goodreads - https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/20641211-besotted

           
Email:  georgialecarre@gmail.com


Amazon links:


http://www.amazon.com/Besotted-Billionaire-Banker-Georgia-Carre-ebook/dp/B00KBI0P06


http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00KBI0P06


http://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B00KBI0P06


https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B00KBI0P06



The ISBN number for Besotted is  978-0-9928249-4-5.

HOW TO MAKE IT IN HOLLYWOOD: The Inside Story by Rick Friedberg. A book review.

A Realistic Career Story

http://www.amazon.com/Rick-Friedberg/e/B00C8D95F8

It's not every day that an award-winning writer/director of movies, documentaries, reality TV, music videos and commercials will reveal what really goes on in Hollywood, from a business and creative perspective. However, Rick Friedberg's 'How to Make it in Hollywood: The Inside Story' is a five star read. In today's instant gratification culture, this book provides realistic tidbits, a  dose of sobering reality, and a lesson in persistence regarding what it takes to make it in the Hollywood film business. Friedberg comes across down to earth, tells it like it is, chronicling his own professional ups and downs, while citing his body of work to demonstrate his expertise.

By rule 32, it's easy to respect the author's rocky journey. The chapters are well organized and full of tips for readers who would like a taste of Film Business 101. Any writer who has ever dreamed of bringing a book to the big screen, a recent film screen graduate, an individual considering making the big move to Hollywood, indie film makers, movie buffs and others would likely embrace the contents of the author's account. If you think you've done adequate research about film, Friedberg lends plenty of vicarious lessons to readers with a dash of humor, while proving that experience is the best teacher.  For example, Friedberg wrote "Just last week I committed a maverick sin. I didn’t follow Rule # 9: Never Get Your Hopes Up Higher than the Lowest Drawer in Your Desk. Once again, I did." The author follows up with a supporting story, appropriately demonstrating the rule. As a result, it's easy to regard him as an expert looking back over his victories and missteps. In that way, the title of the book may mislead some who may not expect Friedberg's method of showing what it takes to make it in Hollywood. He also uses some industry jargon, and references snippets of film scenes.

Overall, I enjoyed reading this insider's story. It delivered enough of what it should've. If a realistic account of making it is what you're seeking to read, you will find it between these pages.

5 stars