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News From The Michigan Literary Network | 7/19/2010

Written on July 19th, 2010 by Sylvia Hubbardno shouts

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Idlewild Conference Schedule Announced Aug 14th

Written on July 18th, 2010 by sylviahubbard1no shouts

(Don’t forget MWN’s regular meeting will be pushed to Aug 21st)


OFFICIAL SCHEDULE Idlewild Writers & Poets Conference
August 12-14, 2010

Only $65 for the Entire Weekend!
  • Workshops
  • Master Classes
  • Book Fair
  • Public Readings
  • Panel Discussions
  • Witness the fabulous Idlewild Week celebrations
Daniel Hale Williams historic marker
Daniel Hale  Williams historic marker

THURSDAY, AUGUST 12, 2010

LOCATION:  Yates Twp. Municipal Building

Noon-5 p.m.                         Registration

Book Fair

Noon-2 p.m.                         Welcome

Meet & Greet; light refreshments

2-4 p.m.                               Greetings from Idlewild

Idlewild History Video

4-6 p.m.                                Reception

Reading:  Gloria House, PhD; Willow Books Poets of Aquarius Press;

Open Mic

FRIDAY, AUGUST 13, 2010

LOCATION:  Idlewild Park

8:30-9:45 a.m.                      Registration & Continental Breakfast in the Park

LOCATION:  Yates Twp. Municipal Building

10 a.m.-Noon                       General Classes

Master Classes

Noon-1:30 p.m.                    Luncheon wsg Quraysh Ali Lansana of the Gwendolyn Brooks Center

2-4 p.m.                               General Classes

Master Classes

4:30- 6 p.m.                          Reading:  Derrick Harriell, author of Cotton and Tara Betts, author of

Arc & Hue

6:30-8 p.m.                           Repast (location and details TBA)

8 p.m. until                            Open Mic

SATURDAY, AUGUST 14, 2010

LOCATION: Yates Twp. Municipal Building

8:30-9:30 a.m.                      Continental Breakfast

9-10:45 a.m.                         General Classes

Master Classes

11 a.m.-1 p.m.                       Panel Discussion: “Literary Legacies”

2 p.m.                                     Historic tour of Chesnutt House

Conference ends

IDLEWILD HOTEL DISCOUNT DEADLINES
Hurry, hotel discount deadlines are fast approaching! Additional hotel, motel and cottage rental information can be found HERE

Thursday, July 22
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STANDARD ROOMS, KING SUITES $95-$106/NIGHT + TAX (231) 796-4400

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Pretty sure you ARE planning to attend our conference, but haven’t registered yet? No problem, just email the word “YES” to aquariuspress@gmail.com to include you in the count! Remember, we also have single-day registrations for only $22.

CONFERENCE REGISTRATION NOW OPEN THRU 7/31
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REGISTER FOR A MASTER CLASS

Learn from the best! Register by 7/31. For $40 more, get one-on-one assistance in one of these classes:

Randall Horton, Ph.D., Poetry

Music in the Break:

A Look at How We End and Begin

This two-day workshop is designed for poets interested in generating new poems or sequences of poems from exercises in the elegy, definition and ekphrastic poetic forms. Since how we end and begin language within a poem is crucial to the poem’s overall effectiveness, each class will begin with a lecture/conversation on how the line break can facilitate beautiful music in the poem. Participants will be asked to send five poems for the workshop and a 350 word statement about the current project they are working on or would like to work on.

Gloria House, Ph.D., Poetry

A Different Image: Inspiration from Broadside Legacy Poets

Participants in this workshop will read closely some of the most beautiful poems of the Black Arts Movement, mining the works for their brilliant gems of style, technique and vision. We will then reflect upon writings by workshop participants in light of the principles of craftsmanship we have observed in the poetry of the Broadside legacy poets Brooks, Lorde, Knight, Madhubuti, Randall and Sanchez.

Desiree Cooper, Fiction

Personal Writing: Editing Your Life

In the age of memoir, blogging, YouTubing and Tweeting, there is little about our personal lives that isn’t shared freely in the public realm. But what is really worth sharing with others?Writers will learn how to deploy creative writing tools to achieve human connection through personal writing. Writers will use peer critique and writing exercises to understand the difference between narcissism and powerful personal storytelling. The goal of the workshop will be to leave with three solid ideas for personal essays. ASSIGNMENT: Writers should arrive with 6 copies of a DRAFT of a personal essay/blog/column of not more than 700 words. Please, no erotica.

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Registration for the conference and retreat is open through July 31, 2010, but early registration is strongly suggested, as slots are filling quickly. Late registration and onsite registration is open thru August 12, 2010, but an additional $10 fee will be assessed.

Regular Registration: $65
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Attendees wishing to register for the Master Classes (an additional fee) should submit a 5-10 page sample of work by July 31, 2010. For more details, click here. Your manuscript will be forwarded to the Master Class instructor, who will be prepared to discuss it with you during class.

Master Class Registration for entire conference, includes Regular Registration: $105
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GENERAL WORKSHOPS OFFERED

Quraysh Ali LansanaWALKING THE DISTANCE OF YOUR VISION–Every neighborhood possesses sounds, smells, sights, and characters. Yet, often we bustle down the block taking those elements for granted, oblivious to change all around us. Employing sensory prompts, community awareness identifiers, and “verse journalism” techniques created by Pulitzer Prize winner Gwendolyn Brooks, this essay/exercise will empower students to see their neighborhood and neighbors through a different lens, offering them the awareness of their own power in changing the world, starting with their block. The notions of a concentration of place, how place and geography inform identity, and individual world view/relationship to others, the environment that creates elements of self. By examining where a poem takes place-with natural ties to social justice issues-students may examine together how geography and topography inform self, relations, etc., from both individual and classroom/community inquiry for all to experience.
Sharon Stanford

WRITING DYNAMIC FICTION–This workshop will cover the basics of short and novel length fiction writing: plotting your story, character development, having your work properly edited and putting your manuscript together for publication. New and experienced writers will find the information in this workshop very helpful.Sylvia Hubbard-Internet Marketing for WritersINTERNET MARKETING FOR WRITERS–Learn how to promote your book in today’s most important medium-the internet. Sylvia Hubbard, a veteran blogger and noted expert on the internet, will guide you through cyberspace and the blogosphere. Open to writers in all phases of the writing process-new and evolving information will be shared.

Curtis L. CrislerOUTSIDE THE BOX: THE WRITING LIFE OF RISKS–What happens when you pull off a scab? Why pick at it at all? Some just seem curious with what’s beneath the surface? Using samples from the collection Pulling Scabs and other resources, we’ll risk going beneath surface writing to examine optional writing concepts/approaches. Basically, we’re going to run with scissors. For all participants signing up for Crisler’s workshop, the book Pulling Scabs will be provided.

Karen S. WilliamsDROP THAT BAGGAGE! A FOR WOMEN-ONLY POETRY WORKSHOP!–This fun, insightful and inspirational workshop invites poets and writers of all levels to creatively confront and quash their inner critic while writing a poem that pushes them from fear to freedom! Be sure to bring writing implements, a notebook or a laptop and get ready to fire up! This workshop will get you on your way to becoming the free, creative and wildly purposeful woman and writer you are meant to be!

Robin MorrisWRITING FOR CHILDREN: 10 THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE SUBMITTING YOUR WORK FOR PUBLICATION–Workshop participants will engage in discussions about the writing process and learn about the current children’s publishing market, agents and publishers. Participants will also learn effective ways to market their writing by using social networking tools (Facebook, Twitter, etc.) This workshop is for beginning writers with 0-5 years writing experience who are interested in writing and publishing children’s literature. Participants will also engage in group discussions about the writing process.

About Idlewild

Idlewild is a vacation and retirement community in Yates Township located in a small rural northwestern part of Michigan near the southeastern border of Lake County. It was one of only a few resorts in the country where African-Americans were allowed to vacation and purchase property before this discrimination became illegal in 1964. Called the “Black Eden” from 1912 through the mid-1960s, Idlewild was an active year-round community and was visited by well-known entertainers and professionals from throughout the country. Famous Idlewilders include W.E.B. DuBois, Madame C.J. Walker, and Charles W. Chesnutt.

Book Fair –Only $60 for the Entire Weekend!

Our book fair is open to all writers and publishers (with the exception of urban lit. and erotica). Download a registration form here or email aquariuspress@gmail.com.

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Author Spotlight: JReal of DRAW

Written on July 17th, 2010 by Sylvia Hubbardno shouts

Book Title: DRAW

 

ISBN# 978-0615377414

Author Name: JREAL

 

Author’s Website Realinkpublishing.com

 Purchase Your copy  at Amazon.com 

 Synopsis

Author, JRealTerrell (A.K.A) Pharaoh a well known drug lord who runs the streets of Yonkers New York, is facing problems everywhere he turns.  With people out to kill him and the police hot on his tracks Pharaoh’s empire is soon to crumble.  After reportedly being dead, he leaves behind his protégé and younger brother (Serious) who tries to cope with the mysterious death of his brother, holding down the family, and the temptation of the streets. Strapped with anger and greed young Serious is ready to lay law to all who opposes his movement and seek revenge on those who were linked to his brother’s death. With his child hood sweetheart ( Laura) a well educated diva assisting his campaign serious quickly builds his own empire while taking no shorts. With all the power and respect in the palm of his hands, Serious quickly learns that his life in the fast lane comes with consequences he never expected. The harsh reality of the streets and the cardinal rule of draw first ask questions last.

Draw is a book about how crime led life can start from the infection of one individual and ripple through a family to a community and through a city take a journey into this cinematic street epic.

 

Genre of Book: Street Urban Fiction

 

How do you come up with your characters? I try to develope my chracters by taping into my own life experieneces and interactions and use my vivid imagination to make relatable personalites for readers.

 

When and how do you write? I write mostly in the evening and at night and when I travel. I mostly do all my writing on paper folded in half like book pages.

 

What other authors inspire you? I got some of my inspiration from authors like Relentless Aron, Sister Souja and Donald Goines.

 

How long does it take you to write a novel? I just finished up Draw 2 in like 5 months and A Hard Price To Pay in like 6 with breaks so I would say 3 months if I werent to stop.

 

How do you over come writers block? Normaly taking a road trip out of town helps clears my mind and put me in a good creative space to write.

 

How long have you been writing and how did you get started? I’ve been writing for a little over 6 years. I just started writing reading other novels which inspired me to tell my own storys.

 

How does your backround influence your books? Growing up in a urban setting were alot of crimanal activity took place and having the passion to express that perspective through words, gives me the opportunity to touch on real life situations and depict the harsh realites of project life and relationships in my books.

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Authors Contact Info: myspace.com/jrealpublishing

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                                  Wholesale Info 313-282-1377

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News From The Michigan Literary Network | 7/16/10 | Open for weekend events and call for author notices!

Written on July 16th, 2010 by sylviahubbard1no shouts

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Access the Teleseminar Recording Now! Hear Pam Perry & Nancy Juetten

Posted: 15 Jul 2010 07:46 PM PDT

Hear Pam Perry interview Nancy Juetten on “How to Kick Your Boring Bio to the Curb to Attract Money, Clients and Media Attention Now” Nancy Juetten, Extreme Bio Makeover Expert Social Media Strategist and Media Coach Pam Perry During this complimentary teleseminar, Nancy Juetten will share some of the biggest bio writing blunders business owners make that stand in their way of

Is your business hot or not? Do they even know you are open for business? Expires July 16th & Event is July 17th

Posted: 15 Jul 2010 04:53 PM PDT

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103rd & Hale Street Fest in Chicago | Vending Available

Posted: 15 Jul 2010 12:20 PM PDT

“103rd & Hale Street Fest” Friday August 6, 20103 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Author, Dara Nichole presents Called Out

Posted: 15 Jul 2010 12:12 PM PDT

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DARA NICOLE – CALLED OUT – Promoted by Urban LIfe Promo

My Vision Works My Vision Works Publishing in partnership with VKI: Call for writing/art submissions

Posted: 15 Jul 2010 11:41 AM PDT

Call for Writing/Art Submissions Entries due August 1, 2010 Anthology Overview Coming of age is all about transitioning from childhood into adulthood and a young lady’s experience during this very special time in her life can bring about many questions. Welcome Home – A coming of age anthology, will answer the hard questions about adulthood while educating, inspiring and

Facebook, Twitter and Linked in – you got them, but how do you effectively use them?

Posted: 15 Jul 2010 11:25 AM PDT

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Voice Over Productions – Media Ministry – Professional Television & Radio Award Winning Production Team

Posted: 15 Jul 2010 11:24 AM PDT

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July Author Event at Shrine of the Black Madonna

Posted: 15 Jul 2010 11:23 AM PDT

E B O N Y   V O I C E S A Series of Book Signings by Today’s Progressive Black WritersJuly 2010  Greetings from the Shrine of the Black Madonna Cultural Center! JOIN US AS WE  CELEBRATE!   We wish to convey to you our heartfelt thanks, your loyalty and support have allowed us to reach this very

Press Release: DALNET Celebrates 25 Years of collaboration, creativity and community

Posted: 15 Jul 2010 11:19 AM PDT

In celebration of 25 years as a consortium, the Detroit Area Library Network (DALNET) recently held an anniversary luncheon to commemorate 25 years of fulfilling its mission of working together to advance research and learning.  The DALNET Board of Directors and invited guests enjoyed a presentation by former DALNET Director, Louise Bugg.  Bugg’s speech “DALNET—The Good

Father, daughter write books to help teach ‘Rockin’ Root Words’

Posted: 15 Jul 2010 11:17 AM PDT

By GABI JAYESpecial to The Oakland Press Click to enlarge 18-year-old West Bloomfield Township resident Manisha Kaura and her father Dr. Sita Kaura, M.D. are on a mission to reform education nationwide. The recent Detroit Country Day graduate and family-practice doctor have created Rockin’ Root Words. West Bloomfield Township resident Manisha Kaura and her father, Dr. Sita

Are you trying to get an agent? AUDIO PODCAST

Posted: 15 Jul 2010 10:39 AM PDT

I wanted to get this to you right away.  It’s an audio strategy session I just recorded with my friend Michele Wallerstein who was a literary agent for 25 years and now works as a consultant helping writers get their work into shape so that it is marketable to Hollywood.     In this FREE 15 min. audio strategy session, Michele and I talk about how to get an agent — how many scripts a writer

Fw: Book Reviews: The Quickening, I Curse the River of Time

Posted: 15 Jul 2010 10:34 AM PDT

ForeWord This Week July 15, 2010   HISTORICAL FICTION The Quickening by Michelle Hoover Other Press, 978-1-59051-346-0 “Her heart beat through her skin and the skin jumped, the hard bone of a child’s elbow or knee in its womb.” Michelle Hoover documents the difficult lives of two farmwomen who raise crops and families and even assist each other in childbirth in the upper

ArtServe Michigan — E-Edition July 2010

Posted: 15 Jul 2010 09:55 AM PDT

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Electronic Books Seminar (Understanding and Looking Into the Future of Publishing) July 22, 2010 $

Posted: 15 Jul 2010 08:38 AM PDT

‘Mcomb internet marketing and Real Investors Meeting proudly hosts: The leading writer of eBooks and Master Internet Marketer Sylvia Hubbard will be the Macomb Internet Marketing Club Speaker for July 22, 2010 Little Bit About Sylvia Hubbard Author of over 4 paperbacks & 15 e-books Selling e-books since 2000 Been teaching Internet Marketing to Writers since 2002 Author of

SAVE THE DATE! The Youth Connection’s 9th Annual After-School | Registration for After-School Agencies and Vendors is Now Open!

Posted: 15 Jul 2010 08:37 AM PDT

Register Today for the 9th Annual After-School/Back-to-School Enrollment Fair! FAIR LOCATION: Belle Isle ParkCasino Way, Belle IsleDetroit, MI 48207(Entrance is 2 miles E. of I-75 @ E. Grand

EVENT: Talk & Signing with Leon Hank at Schuler Books & Music, Okemos

Posted: 15 Jul 2010 06:43 AM PDT

Schuler Books & Music, Okemos1982 Grand River Ave Okemos, MI 48864

I’m so excited! Meet me FACE to FACE This Saturday. OR see my video here!

Posted: 15 Jul 2010 05:44 AM PDT

Meet Pam Perry LIVE. Go to http://youaskandwetell.eventbrite.com and register for EVENT this Saturday, Downtown Detroit. She will be presenting on social media marketing and search engine marketing for businesses today. THOSE THAT SHOW UP, GO UP! Facebook comes to life! FACE to FACE contact……DETROIT.   Ten-Year-Old Public Relations Firm Reinvents to PR 2.0

What’s New from Gail Gaymer Martin July/August 2010

Posted: 15 Jul 2010 05:41 AM PDT

What’s New?  From Author  Gail  Gaymer Martin  July/August 2010 Gutten Tag means good day in German. It’s the natural greeting, but in Bavaria the greeting is most often Grüß Gott which means God’s greeting. My college German got a workout while visiting that wonderful country where I sang with a Christian chorale in a variety of

Social Media Marketing Workshops at the Harlem Book Fair in New York July 17th

Posted: 15 Jul 2010 05:25 AM PDT

Social Media Marketing Workshops at the 2010 Harlem Book Fair (Supplement) in New York
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Concert of Colors Rocks This Weekend!

Posted: 15 Jul 2010 05:23 AM PDT

Arab Community Center for Economic and Social Services
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7TH ANNUAL ESSENCE OF MOTOWN LITERARY MEET AND GREET IN AUGUST! Call for Authors and Presentations!

Posted: 15 Jul 2010 05:13 AM PDT

bringing Metro Detroit together one page at a time!! IMPORTANT NOTE: Essence Of Motown Literary Meet & Greet has moved to August 21, 2010 Objective: To bring together the literary community and leaders for reading fun and author showcase. THIS EVENT IS FREE TO THE PUBLIC WHERE: BARNES & NOBLES 82 W WARREN DETROIT, MI 48202 TIME 11AM TO 2PM Note: We are very interested in

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News From The Michigan Literary Network | Open ASAP! | July 15th

Written on July 15th, 2010 by Sylvia Hubbardno shouts

important news: CALL FOR AUTHORS AND PRESENTATIONS FOR

7TH ANNUAL ESSENCE OF MOTOWN LITERARY MEET AND GREET AUGUST 21, 2010

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PR 2.0: THE NEW BRAND OF PAM PERRY at OneTrueMedia.com

Posted: 14 Jul 2010 09:07 PM PDT

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Still Time To Register Students For Art And Music At The Carr Center

Posted: 14 Jul 2010 01:00 PM PDT

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Idlewild Writers Conference Update – Register Now!!

Posted: 14 Jul 2010 12:58 PM PDT

REGISTER TODAY     Idlewild Writers & Poets Conference August 12-14, 2010    Only $65 for the Entire Weekend! Workshops Master Classes Book Fair Public Readings Panel Discussions CONFERENCE REGISTRATION NOW OPEN THRU 7/

Flint Public Library July-August 2010 Calendar

Posted: 14 Jul 2010 12:52 PM PDT

July-August 2010 Our mission is to provide access for all to collections, community, experiences, experts, ideas and information.

2010 Election Strategy from ArtServe Michigan from Arts Council of Greater Lansing

Posted: 14 Jul 2010 11:02 AM PDT

ArtServe Michigan   2010 Election Strategy: Building a Foundation of Support for the Arts, Culture and Arts Education   This November, Michigan voters will go to the polls to elect a new Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, Secretary of State, at least 29 of 38 State Senators, and 53 of 110 State Representatives. This

Fw: REMINDER: Get seen, heard, celebrated & COMPEN$ATED? Free Teleseminar to show you HOW! July 15th

Posted: 14 Jul 2010 10:17 AM PDT

My PR Pal, Nancy Juetten Attention: Coaches,Consultants, Solopreneurs, Aspiring and Thriving Authors, Speakers and Infopreneurs who want EXPERT STATUS Now! Hey there Branding Superstar! READY TO REALLY Get seen, heard, celebrated & COMPEN$ATED! If you’ve been wondering how to write a bio for your business that attracts money, clients, and media attention, mark your

Get YOUR PR Mojo moving! Get EXPERT STATUS Now! Free Teleseminar with Pam Perry on Thursday

Posted: 14 Jul 2010 09:40 AM PDT

Attention: Coaches, Consultants, Solopreneurs, Aspiring and Thriving Authors, Speakers and Infopreneurs who want EXPERT STATUS Now! Hi There — It’s Nancy Juetten.Join me and Pam Perry for this FREE, one-time teleseminar TOMORROW! Nancy JuettenExtreme Bio Makeover Expert Author — Bye-Bye Boring Bio Action Guide Kick your boring bio to the curb and make more money, attract quality

Ebook Seminar July 22nd in Metro Detroit | 10 Cool Facebook Status Tips & Trics

Posted: 14 Jul 2010 08:12 AM PDT

Internet Marketing For Writers & Businesses
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EVent: Talk and Signing with Jackson Kaguri at Schuler Books & Music, Okemos

Posted: 14 Jul 2010 07:43 AM PDT

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Back to School: Three Great Learning Opportunities for Detroit Business Owners from Miller Design Studios

Posted: 14 Jul 2010 07:09 AM PDT

Back to School: Three Great Learning Opportunities for Detroit Business Owners
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The Moth Radio Hour returns Monday, July 19th through Monday, July 26th at 1PM on WDET

Posted: 14 Jul 2010 07:07 AM PDT

The Moth Radio Hour returns Monday, July 19th through Monday, July 26th at 1PM on WDET July 13, 2010 The Moth Radio Hour Returns The Moth Radio Hour returns for an hour each weekday Monday, July 19th through Monday, July 26th at 1PM.Episodes feature true stories told live on stage

podcast: An easy way to get publicity

Posted: 14 Jul 2010 06:51 AM PDT

Do you want more free publicity by being written-up in top magazines, newspapers and websites?   Do you want to be interviewed on radio/TV shows?  If so, this new free service makes it easy:  http://www.reporterconnection.com/joinfree/?

ARTICLE: 3 Techniques for Crafting a Better Villain

Posted: 14 Jul 2010 06:43 AM PDT

3 Techniques For Crafting a Better Villain July 12, 2010by  Hallie Ephron Create a villian that captures the imagination of your readers and challenges your main character throughout your novel by using these three techniques.  Today’s villain is no Snidely Whiplash standing there twirling his moustache and sneering, a neon arrow blinking “BAD GUY” over his head. In a good

Superior Book Promotions Newsletter

Posted: 14 Jul 2010 06:37 AM PDT

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New Books  In March 2008, Randy Broad was diagnosed with Stage 3 Lung Cancer. After he got over the initial shock and fear this knowledge caused him, he decided that rather than fight his cancer, he would choose to live with it

Legal Matters that Matter to Writers — from Legal Write Pub!

Posted: 14 Jul 2010 06:24 AM PDT

Summer Teleclasses from Legal Write Publications Info for writers and other creative folks on the go! July 13, 2010 Dear

Get-A-Clue Mystery Reading Club welcomes Richard Baldwin at Schuler Books & Music, Okemos

Posted: 14 Jul 2010 05:52 AM PDT

Schuler Books & Music, Okemos1982 Grand River Ave Okemos, MI 48864

PODCAST: Recording of Lulu University Think Outside the Bookstore Box

Posted: 14 Jul 2010 05:48 AM PDT

Sylvia Hubbard, Coordinator of Motown Writers Network http://motownwriters.comCo-Founder of The Essence of Motown Literary Conference Jamhttp://EssenceOfMotown.com Author of Suspense and Romance in Detroit http://SylviaHubbard.com  Highlight your book or Check out our spotlight authors: http://HubBooks.biz    — On Tue, 7/13/10, Penny Sansevieri <penny@amarketingexpert.com> wrote:

EVENT: The Main Course (hosted by Marsha Carter) Thursday, July 15, 2010

Posted: 14 Jul 2010 05:41 AM PDT

Date: Thursday, July 15, 2010 Time: 7:30pm – 10:30pm Location: They Say Restaurant Street: 267 Joseph Campau City/Town: Detroit, MI View Map Description Rhonda Welsh will perform poems from her new book, Red Clay Legacy, at one of Detroit’s hottest spots for poetry. Hosted by the incomparable Marsha Carter, it promises to be a great evening!   for more

News from Shrine of the Black Madonna Cultural Center & Bookstore

Posted: 14 Jul 2010 05:14 AM PDT

July 2010 Greetings from Shrine of the Black Madonna Cultural Center & BookstoreYou are Invited To Join Us For our 40th Anniversary Celebration!  On Sunday July 25th we will hold the first of

EMEOC Summer Writer’s Workshop & Book Fair August 21, 2010 in Chicago

Posted: 14 Jul 2010 05:13 AM PDT

Can’t see this email?  Click here:http://emeocworkshopregistration.eventbrite.com                   Presented by Executive

Are you building your business or tearing it down?

Posted: 14 Jul 2010 05:06 AM PDT

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July Upcoming Events from Detroit’s Young Professional including: Monday, July 12th – Friday, July 16th: Backyard Book Club

Posted: 14 Jul 2010 05:03 AM PDT

July 2010 Upcoming Events <!– –> Connect With DYP Online

EVENT: Author,Les Brown & Dr. Frankie H. Young, Apostle at Hope Evangelical Ministries July 24th

Posted: 14 Jul 2010 05:02 AM PDT

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Hope Evangelical

Back by Popular Demand: Finding A Place Where Love Hides

Posted: 14 Jul 2010 05:01 AM PDT

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O/T: Target Store Grants

Posted: 14 Jul 2010 05:00 AM PDT

Target Store Grants Target stores provide direct support to schools and nonprofit organizations that foster a love of reading, provide art experiences to schools, and field trips to students.  Info: http://sites.target.com/site/en/company/page.jsp?contentId=WCMP04-031881  Target store grant applications are accepted at two different times per year:   ·        Arts and Early Childhood Reading

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7TH ANNUAL ESSENCE OF MOTOWN LITERARY MEET AND GREET IN AUGUST!

Written on July 15th, 2010 by Sylvia Hubbard2 shouts

bringing Metro Detroit together one page at a time!!


IMPORTANT NOTE:
Essence Of Motown Literary Meet & Greet has moved to August 21, 2010

Objective:
To bring together the literary community and leaders for reading fun and author showcase.

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25th Anniversary Celebration PRO-LITERACY DETROIT with Rochelle Riley

Written on July 9th, 2010 by sylviahubbard1no shouts

25th Anniversary Celebration PRO-LITERACY DETROIT – Promoted by Urban LIfe Promo click through for more information…


25th Anniversary Celebration
PRO-LITERACY DETROIT
presents
Literacy Event to Benefit Detroit’s Unemployed
Looking to Gain Vital Skills to Find Jobs

The first of two events celebrating our 25th Anniversary!
An Evening with
Rochelle Riley
Lessons on
Life &amp; Literacy
Thursday, July 15, 2010 5:30-8pm
Gem Theater Detroit
$35 ticket
(Ticket price includes autographed copy of book and light refreshments. A cash bar will be available.)

Enjoy an evening with journalist, author and commentator Rochelle Riley as she
unveils her brand new book to benefit Pro-Literacy Detroit’s 25th Anniversary
of providing free tutorial services to Detroiters who struggle with reading.

About Pro-Literacy Detroit

Pro-Literacy Detroit is a nonprofit organization that has served Michigan residents for more than twenty years, making basic literacy services more accessible by utilizing print, electronic media and the Internet. Trained tutors are available to tutor learners at community centers, churches, libraries, schools and in the workplace. Throughout the course of their existence, the organization has trained over 6,000 volunteer tutors, and assisted over 11,000 learners. In the metro Detroit area, more than 400 volunteers provide 56,000 hours of service each year.

For more information , visit www.proliteracydetroit.org or call 313.872.7720 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 313.872.7720 end_of_the_skype_highlighting.

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News From The Michigan Literary Network | Open ASAP! | Support ProLit Annual Event& Advertise with the Network

Written on July 9th, 2010 by sylviahubbard1no shouts
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TELESEMINAR: Learn how to sell books to the military — fiction and non-fiction | July 12th

Posted: 08 Jul 2010 12:47 PM PDT

Do You Want to Sell More Books to Buyers in the Military?Tips for fiction and non-fiction titles Get a Personal Consultation on Your Particular Title Book-Marketing Webinar Next Monday, by Brian Jud Discover how to sell your book – not

Fw: Arts Education Toolkit from ArtServe Michigan from Arts Council of Greater Lansing

Posted: 08 Jul 2010 11:43 AM PDT

ArtServe Michigan   Arts Education Toolkit and Resource Guide   ArtServe is pleased to announce the release of its Arts Education Toolkit and Arts, Culture and Arts Education Resource Guide. Made possible by a grant from the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts and the Kennedy Center National Partnerships Program, the toolkit was

Idlewild Conference Hotel Deadlines

Posted: 08 Jul 2010 11:17 AM PDT

IDLEWILD HOTEL DISCOUNT DEADLINES  Hurry, hotel discount deadlines are fast approaching! Additional hotel, motel and cottage rental information can be found HERE Monday, July 12 COUNTRY INN & SUITES BIG RAPIDS STANDARD ROOMS $89-$99/NIGHT + TAX (231) 527-9000 OSCEOLA HOTEL/SUPER 8 EVART STANDARD ROOMS

Fall Fiction Fest – September 25, 2010 in Milwaukee, WI – Author slots available

Posted: 08 Jul 2010 09:04 AM PDT

Hello. My name is Radiah Hubbert and I’m the co-founder of Urban Reviews (www.UrbanReviewsOnline.com or www.Urban-Reviews.com). We have a book event in the fall called the FALL FICTION FEST on Saturday, September 25th at Brooklyn’s Restaurant and Lounge (4610 W Fond Du Lac Ave) in Milwaukee, WI from 1pm-4pm. The headline author will be ReShonda Tate Billingsley, and we are personally

Motown Writers Meetup Group Monthly Meetup July 10th- Looking for Sci Authors 2Present

Posted: 08 Jul 2010 08:57 AM PDT

Jul 10 Sat 10:00 AM Location Barnes and Noble Warren & Cass in Detroit, MI 48202 Detroit, MI 48202 Who’s hosting? Sylvia Hubbard and Sylvia/MotownWriters This Meetup repeats on the 2nd Saturday of every month.     Currently

Building Self-Esteem in Young Girls | Children’s Book Author Caters To Young Girls With Monthly Princess Tea Parties

Posted: 08 Jul 2010 08:28 AM PDT

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Children’s Book Author Caters To Young Girls With Monthly Princess Tea Parties   For Immediate Release                                   Contact: Cheryl Pope (313)412-9053     July 6, 2010-(Detroit, MI)-For many years, helping girls to realize the princess within

EVENT: 25th Anniversary Celebration PRO-LITERACY DETROIT with Rochelle Riley

Posted: 08 Jul 2010 08:28 AM PDT

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Caesars Windsor presents Detroit Black Expo IV “A Weekend of Economic, Networking and Entrepreneurship Empowerment”

Posted: 08 Jul 2010 08:20 AM PDT

Caesars Windsor presents Detroit Black Expo IV “A Weekend of Economic, Networking and Entrepreneurship Empowerment”

Twitter, Facebook, Linked In Oh My – Learn how to use these tools

Posted: 08 Jul 2010 08:19 AM PDT

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Check Out KBI–New Look, New Book, Cool Program and Cool Summer Vacation Give-a-Way

Posted: 08 Jul 2010 08:16 AM PDT

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OH  MY  GOODNESS! We are so excited at Ken Brown International (KBI) that we are going to burst, literally burst out of our seams if we don’t tell you what Ken Brown is up to now! Grab your coffee and a snack…make

Flag this message Is your website traffic in the slow lane? Spell Chic – Webnostics

Posted: 08 Jul 2010 07:55 AM PDT

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Spell Chic™ Announces…Webnostics! – Promoted by Urban LIfe Promo

Final weeks of the Summer season at Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit

Posted: 08 Jul 2010 07:31 AM PDT

UPCOMING SUMMER PROGRAMS ARTIST PRESENTATION

Hear Concert of Colors Artists on Last.fm

Posted: 08 Jul 2010 07:23 AM PDT

Arab Community Center for Economic and Social Services
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Electronic Books Seminar (Understanding and Looking Into the Future of Publishing) July 22, 2010 $

Posted: 08 Jul 2010 07:22 AM PDT

Electronic Books Seminar (Understanding and Looking Into the Future of Publishing) July 22, 2010 $ If you are having trouble with any links, please visit our blog archive at: http://motownwriters.blogspot.com
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Mama’s Boyz: The Big Picture: What You Need To Succeed! Black Book Reviews by RAWSISTAZ

Posted: 08 Jul 2010 06:24 AM PDT

Date Reviewed:  Jun 20, 2010   The third book in the Mama’s Boyz series by Jerry Craft is MAMA’S BOYZ: THE BIG PICTURE: What You Need to Succeed!  In this collection of comic strips, Craft tells a familiar story with a twist.  We meet 16-year-old Yusuf, his brother, Tyrell, his family and friends.   Yusuf is

FYI: UM, MSU, WSU Summer Film Institute Opens

Posted: 08 Jul 2010 06:13 AM PDT

UM, MSU, WSU Summer Film Institute OpensJul 08, 2010 06:31 am | WWJ Newsroom Gov. Jennifer Granholm says the state’s Big Three public universities are strengthening Michigan’s burgeoning movie industry by collaborating to train students in film making. The 2010 Creative Film Alliance Summer Film Institute opened Wednesday and runs for eight weeks. It’s being held at the KBS Conference

Can we talk? Married and NOT Having S*x by Author, Ty Adams

Posted: 08 Jul 2010 05:35 AM PDT

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Lifestyles Newsletter for Dearborn Public Library

Posted: 08 Jul 2010 05:31 AM PDT

Dearborn Public Library – Lifestyles
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Lulu Teleseminar: 10 Super Savvy Ways to Promote Your Book without Setting Foot in a Bookstore

Posted: 08 Jul 2010 05:18 AM PDT

Lulu Blog
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Latest news from Ken Hebenstreit, Michigan Bookseller

Posted: 08 Jul 2010 05:14 AM PDT

July 7, 2010

[Book Marketing Expert] Ten Ways to Know if Your (Internet) Marketing is Paying Off

Posted: 08 Jul 2010 05:07 AM PDT

[Book Marketing Expert] Ten Ways to Know if Your (Internet) Marketing is Paying Off ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ THE BOOK MARKETING EXPERT NEWSLETTER! A newsletter all about SUCCESSFUL publishing and POWERFUL promotion. July 8, 2010

Vanessa Lynn’s hit stage play “Unequally Yoked” back for the 4th year August 8, 2010

Posted: 08 Jul 2010 05:05 AM PDT

TICKETS AVAILABLE ONLINE NOW AT http://www.gospelplay.net/EAST-Pretty Pieces Clothing Store – Eastland Mall -18400 Vernier, Harper WoodsWEST-God’s World – 13533 W. Seven Mile, DetroitBack for the 4th year! Vanessa Lynn’s hit stage play “Unequally Yoked” is coming for ONE BIG SHOW & DVD taping!Who

C. Hope Clark FROM fundsforwriters.com: BARTLEBY SNOPES DIALOGUE CONTEST

Posted: 08 Jul 2010 05:00 AM PDT

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July 10th, still looking for sci authors for presentations & listen to Podcast from Author Promo Expert and Audio Book Author

Posted: 08 Jul 2010 04:55 AM PDT

Michigan Literary Network…Motown Writers Network
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Interactive Storytelling with Master Storytelling Ivory D Williams July 10th

Posted: 08 Jul 2010 04:49 AM PDT

Gimme dem kids, an interactive and fun storytelling family event with master storyteller, Ivory D Williams, will be held on Saturday, July 10 noon til 1pm at the Virgil H Carr Cultural Center in downtown Detroit, 311 E Grand River on Harmonie Park. Tickets are free for families, schools and community groups. For information, call Ivory D at 313.822.6483 or visit http://IvoryD.homestead.com SEE

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Michigan Literary Network Update for 7/8/10 – Open for upcoming weekend events, author opportunities and Reading Fun!

Written on July 8th, 2010 by Sylvia Hubbardno shouts

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    Listen & Learn how to Use Social Media to Market your Book Or business

    Posted: 07 Jul 2010 09:21 PM PDT

    FREE EVENT…… How To Use Online Video And Social Media Sites To Grow Your Website Traffic and Sales http://bit.ly/a3rUR8 SEE EVENTS BY ESSENCE OF MOTOWN LITERARY NETWORK | Click Here! Visit our website for featured authors!

    Fw: Metro Times Update – Hemingway in Michigan

    Posted: 07 Jul 2010 04:42 PM PDT

    Hemingway’s ‘Last Good Country’ Northern Michigan as he knew it | By John Cohassey   It’s great northern air. Absolutely the best trout fishing in the country. No exaggeration. Fine country. Good color, good northern atmosphere, absolute freedom, no summer resort stuff and lots of paintable stuff. —Ernest Hemingway to his friend Jim Gamble, 1919 For Ernest Hemingway, northern Michigan was an

    Holly Rollers Author, ReShonda Tate Billingsley at The Detroit Public Library July 17th

    Posted: 07 Jul 2010 04:38 PM PDT

    #yiv957739696 p {margin:0;} Join us Saturday, July 17, at 4pm for a special visit by Essence bestselling, inspirational fiction author ReShonda Tate Billingsley. Ms. Billingsley will talk about her new book, Holy Rollers. Q&A, book signing, and refreshments to follow. This event will take place in the Old Fine Arts room at Main Library, 5201 Woodward, north of Warren in Midtown Detroit.  Info

    Southfield Public Library PR Teen Summer Reading Game

    Posted: 07 Jul 2010 12:37 PM PDT

    Phone 248.796.4362 Fax 248.796.4365  News Release Date: June 24, 2010 Contact: Community Outreach For Release: Immediate                            Teen Summer Reading Game @ the Southfield Public Library   Southfield, MI – Make Waves at the Southfield Public Library.  Teens are invited to record their

    News from Wayne State University Press

    Posted: 07 Jul 2010 12:02 PM PDT

    June 24, 2010 Upcoming Events!Through July 31A photo exhibit of the pictures from Up the Rouge! by Joel Thurtell and Patricia Beck will be on display from June 1 to July 31, 2010 at the Caroline Kennedy Public Library in Dearborn Heights (24590 George Street).Thursday, June 24Summer Discovery

    July Events at Schuler Books & Music, Alpine

    Posted: 07 Jul 2010 11:52 AM PDT

    Schuler Books & Music, Alpine Ave.3165 Alpine Ave.Walker, MI 49544

    July Events at Schuler Books & Music, 28th St.

    Posted: 07 Jul 2010 11:52 AM PDT

    Schuler Books & Music, 28th St.2660 28th Street SE Grand Rapids, MI 49512

    July Events at Schuler Books & Music, Okemos

    Posted: 07 Jul 2010 11:48 AM PDT

    Schuler Books & Music, Okemos1982 Grand River Ave Okemos, MI 48864

    July Events at Schuler Books & Music, Eastwood

    Posted: 07 Jul 2010 11:17 AM PDT

    Schuler Books & Music, Eastwood2820 Towne Center Blvd.Lansing, MI 48912

    Warren Public Library udpated

    Posted: 07 Jul 2010 09:45 AM PDT

    Warren Public Library
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    Free marketing webinar tonight – with Dan Poynter, Brian Jud, Judith Briles

    Posted: 07 Jul 2010 09:35 AM PDT

    Free Webinar Tonight 6:00 – 7:00 pm Eastern Time  (You don’t even have to pay for the phone call if you use your computer speakers)How to Sell More Books with  Tips from Three Book-Marketing Pros Spend an hour with Dan Poynter, Judith

    blacksmithenterprises Upcoming Events: The Next Bash | Murder Mystery Theatre | The Breaking Point Stage Play

    Posted: 07 Jul 2010 08:33 AM PDT

    My New Newsletter Home Upcoming Events The NEXT Bash On July 10,2010, Detroit’s hottest artists will take center stage at the Max M. Fisher Music Center to celebrate academic excellence with Michigan high school and middle school honor roll students for an unforgettable night of fun!If you are an honor roll student, or the

    Writing for the Lord Press Announcement

    Posted: 07 Jul 2010 07:31 AM PDT

    PRESS RELEASE July 6, 2010 For Immediate Release Contact: Kevin Wayne Johnson 410-340-8633 Writing for the Lord Ministries www.writingforthelord.com Give God the Glory! The Power in the Local Church Writing for the Lord Ministries announces 60-day pre-publication launch at discounted