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Marketing and Motivation Mondays with Monica Marie Jones – May 24,2010
Posted: 24 May 2010 05:00 PM PDT
Join Author and Motivational Speaker Monica Marie Jones as she shares Book and Business Marketing tips on a budget and Motivation to keep you striving toward your goals! This week’s show features the well known reviewer, Joey Pinkney! In addition to being an author himself, he is one of the BIGGEST author advocates in the business. His “5 Minutes, 5 Questions With…” Author interview series features and promotes self-published authors and authors from major publishing houses around the globe! This is a show that you DO NOT want to miss!
Monica Marie Jones
| Joey Pinkney | Marketing | Motivation | Michigan Literary Network
Upcoming Episodes
5/26/2010 5:00 PM – Michigan Literary Network Show
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Invest in Yourself and Your Community! CALA 2010 apps due Dec.1stPosted: 24 Nov 2009 05:21 AM PST
2010 Community Arts Leadership AcademyAPPLICATIONS DUE DECEMBER 1, 2009! 2010 CALA 2010 Community Arts
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Tentative 2010 Literary Calendar events
http://www.eventbrite.com/org/18651654?s=1477474
(authors sign up early as possible. First come first service)
Events Hosted By The Essence of Motown Writers Alliance & Motown Writers Network
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Monthly Event – Second Saturday of every month: 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM (ET)
Detroit, MI | Barnes & Noble – Wayne State |
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Sunday, March 14, 2010 from 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM (ET)
Detroit, MI | Southern Fires Restaurant |
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Thursday, March 25, 2010 from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM (ET)
Detroit, MI | TechTown |
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Saturday, June 26, 2010 at 10:00 AM – Sunday, June 27, 2010 at 2:00 PM (ET)
Detroit, MI | Barnes & Noble – Wayne State |
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Saturday, August 14, 2010 from 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM (ET)
Detroit, MI | Barnes & Noble – Wayne State |
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Saturday, October 16, 2010 from 11:30 AM – 4:30 PM (ET)
Detroit, MI | Barnes & Noble – Wayne State |
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Tags:author, authors, book club, detroit, essence of motown, grants, literacy, Literary, Michigan, monica marie jones, motown writers network, podcast, poets, Sylvia Hubbard, wayne county, writers
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Monday Morning Motivation
“Get Infected”
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September 21, 2009 |
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Greetings!
Good Morning! I want to thank all of my subscribers and welcome all of my new friends that I met at the live broadcast of the “On The Line with Rev. Horace Sheffield” radio show, or The Fuller Woman Expo this past weekend. This morning I prayed and meditated long and hard on a message that would touch at least one of you, so I hope that “Get Infected” speaks to something that’s been on your heart, or gives you some much needed confirmation.
If you know someone else that needs a little extra encouragement, forward this message to them (using the link at the bottom) and suggest that they subscribe in time to receive my Midweek Motivational Message on Wednesday Morning.
I want to personally invite all of you to join me this weekend as I celebrate the official release of my new novel, “Swag.” We will be engaging in the Swag Book Release Experience on Friday (September 25th) at the luxurious MotorCity Casino Hotel in Detroit beginning at 5pm in Lacquer (The Hotel Lobby Gift Shop) and moving to the lavish club, Amnesia at 9pm for the After Glow. When you purchase your autographed copy of Swag you will get a Swag Bag full of valuable giveaways such as books, music, art, gift certificates and jewelry.
Since the first half of the evening is in the hotel, this is a family friendly event (5pm to 9pm) so bring your children if child care proves to be a barrier. This event will also be an amazing networking opportunity because I have artists and professionals coming from all over the country to celebrate this joyous occasion with me. The event is absolutely free and the experience will be priceless.
For more information or to purchase the book if you can’t make it to the book release visit my website and click on the Events tab for the a
ddress and details.
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Get Infected!
“Surround Yourself With People That Are Driven. It’s Contagious. Get Infected.”
-Monica Marie Jones, The Inspirationista!
Close your eyes and take a moment to reflect upon the people that you surround yourself with. What are they like? How do they talk? What do they do? Now think about how the company that you keep affects you?
I’ve found that when I am negative, or when I hang around people that are negative that it is highly contagious. Minutes turn into hours of complaining and gossiping and when those conversations come to an end, we find ourselves in silence without much left to talk about.
The same is the case when I find myself in the midst of people that are positive and driven. The difference is that the positive commentary and activity is infinite.
As an entrepreneur, I’ve found that being driven is a mandatory pre-requisite. When you run your own business, or when you are pursuing your passion and walking in your purpose, the work never ends. There is always something more that can be done in a bigger and better way. There is always room for growth. Negativity is stagnant and leaves you in an abyss of bitterness. When you are driven, time and energy are precious and much better spent on working to achieve goals instead of being zapped and drained by negativity.
Now take a moment to self reflect. Are your test results negative or positive? Are you the one going around spreading the disease of negativity or sitting there talking to someone that is infected, falsely thinking that you are immune? A sneeze guard or face mask can’t protect you. This epidemic can enter through your ears, your mind and your heart.
In this rare case you want your test results to be positive. A positive test result means that you are infected with the driven virus. Let me give you a F.L.U Shot (Faith & Leadership Unlimited) to build up your supply of drive and ward off the adverse affect of the negativity.
So right now, wherever you are I encourage you to find the most driven people that you know and surround yourself with them. It’s contagious. Get Infected!
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Sponsor Spotlight
A HUGE Thank You Goes Out to All of Our Sponsors Who Have Helped to Make the Swag Book Release A Success!
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Sincerely,
Monica Marie Jones, MSW
The Inspirationista!
Author and Motivational Speaker
Radio Talk Show Host
CEO of The Literary Loft and Inspirationista Ink!
Email: monica@monicamariejones.com
Website: www.monicamariejones.com
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Biography
Ann E. Eskridge has been involved with media for almost 30 years. She holds a BA in Journalism from the University of Oklahoma, an MA in Telecommunications from Michigan State University, and an MFA in Creative Writing at Spalding University in Kentucky.
She has written freelance articles for American Visions Magazine, Learning Magazine, Detroiter Magazine, The Detroit News, and American Profile magazine—a Sunday national supplement.
She was chosen to participate in the American Film Institute’s Summer Dramatic Scriptwriting Workshop, The Warner Brother’s Regional Comedy Development Workshop, and the Sundance Institute’s Children’s Playwriting Workshop; three of the most prestigious workshops on film and playwriting in the country.
She has written for stage and screen including the PBS Wonderworks movie, Brother Future, which won a Director’s Guild Award, a CEBA Award of Distinction and a National Programming Award. She has also written special theatrical presentations for Greenfield Village at the Henry Ford, a museum that replicates historical lifestyles. Her vignettes include: The J.R. Jones Store, The Hermitage Plantation, and The McGuffey Reader.
Her book and play, The Sanctuary, Cobblehill, 1994, was chosen as one of the 400 best children’s books for that year and was optioned by Producer Bill Blinn (Fame), and Sundance. Two monologues from the play are included in Child’s Play; an anthology of children’s play monologues. The Sanctuary was also the basis for a children’s grief and bereavement program at Detroit’s Children’s Center, funded by the National Funeral Directors Association.
Her non-fiction book, Slave Uprisings and Runaways: Fighting for Freedom and the Underground Railroad, was published by Enslow Publishers in 2004. A Young Adult fiction book on the Underground Railroad is under consideration for publication.
As a producer and writer, she wrote the documentary: Echoes Across the Prairie: a documentary about Oklahoma’s black towns, which won a 1998 Gold Apple Award at the National Educational Media Network and was part of two museum displays. She is the producer and writer of a series of college “vignettes” for cell phone downloads in China called American Life, retitled: Crazy English.
She has taught writing and scriptwriting at Wayne State University and currently teaches at the University of Detroit Mercy, where she is now the Director of the African American Studies Program. She also teaches scriptwriting for various workshops and writing forums.
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Ann E. Eskridge will be The Essence of Motown Literary Jam Morning Guest Speaker for November 14, 2009.
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Marketing and Motivation Mondays with Monica Marie Jones
Listener Appreciation Episode on Michigan Literary
network Radio
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Tune into Marketing and
Motivation Mondays with Monica Marie Jones TONIGHT,
Monday August 10, 2009 at 8pm Eastern Standard Time. On
tonight’s show YOU are the featured guest. Call in with
questions, suggestions, marketing tips and your 30 second
marketing pitch for your book or service. Listen live on
Michigan Literary Network Radio and call in at (646)
915-9177
Author, Radio Show Host, Inspirationista,
Monica Marie Jones
at the Essence of Motown Literary Meet and Greet 2009
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SWAG eBOOK NOW Available!
The Official “SWAG” Book Release Experience is set for
Friday, September 25, 2009 but if you cannot wait until then
you can
Pre-Order the paperback copy and get it before everyone
else, or you can
download the eBook right NOW!
Our Price: $12.00 (Paperback) $10.00 (eBook)
List Price: $15.95
S & H: $3.00
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For Immediate Release Contact: Sylvia Hubbard
(313)289-8614
Popular Writers Group Hosts Annual Celebration of Literacy
Detroit, MI (July 31, 2009)—Motown Writers Network presents its sixth annual Essence of Motown Literary Meet and Greet showcasing local and national authors on Saturday, August 8 from 11am-2pm at Barnes and Noble (WSU Campus) 82 W. Warren, Detroit. Panelists will discuss areas such as marketing and promoting before and after publishing, finding readers and working together to create a stronger reading community.
More than 50 popular authors are scheduled to attend the event that has grown into one of Michigan’s premier literacy and literary events. Dozens of book lovers of all ages will experience the joys of purchasing autographed books, hearing passages from their favorite authors and and celebrating the written word. Some of the featured authors include:
- jessica Care moore, poet and recording artist
- Karen White Owens, best-selling romance author
- Jacqueline D. Moore, African American Literary Award Nominee
- Sandra Epps, author and artist
- Monique Mensah, new author of dramatic fiction
“In a city that plays host to a multitude of writing talent, there are, surprisingly, very few outlets for networking within the Detroit literary community,” admits Motown Writers Network founder Sylvia Hubbard. “Aspiring Metro Detroit writers and authors will be happy to forego their otherwise national travels to attend this wondrous local event.”
Motown Writers Network,which began in 2004, brings together literary groups, readers, poets, illustrators and publishing professionals in order to strengthen the literary community.
For more information or to register call (313)289-8614
Marketing and Motivation
Monday’s with Monica Marie Jones
http://blogtalkradio.com/michiganliterarynetwork
Every 2nd and 4th Monday @
8pm
“Book Marketing
on a Budget with a hearty dose of Motivation to keep you going!”
You’ve
written the book, so now what?
Have you found marketing to be
intimidating and costly?
Are you thinking about stepping out on faith to pursue your dream but you need a little extra motivation to help you take that next step?
If you’ve found yourself contemplating
these questions, then this is the show for you!
Marketing and Motivation Monday’s with Monica Marie will teach you how to market your books, services and products on a tight budget or for FREE!
Listen in for Book Marketing on a Budget tips, resources and interviews with authors, poets, journalists and marketing professionals who are making it happen. With any labor of love you definitely need some motivation to keep you going so tune in for this power packed half hour every second and fourth Monday!
Marketing and Motivation
Monday’s with Monica Marie Jones
http://blogtalkradio.com/michiganliterarynetwork
Every 2nd and 4th Monday @
8pm
You can also listen live and call in to ask questions during
show time at: 646-915-9177
If you miss our shows, all of them are available to listen to
at: http://blogtalkradio.com/michiganliterarynetwork
Sponsored by Motown Writers Network, Michigan Literary Network
and Listeners
Like You!
Would you like to be a guest? Please
Contact Us.
What made you become a writer?
As a young child, I began writing in a journal to process my emotions about
boys, teasing, and all of the other major issues in the life of a 7 year old.
I continued that throughout my teen years and young adulthood. I also
added writing short stories, and poetry. After graduation from Graduate
School in 2003 I began writing my first novel, the Ups
and Downs of Being Round. During the process of writing that, I
sent an excerpt to Chicken Soup
for the Girl’s Soul and they published it in the book in 2005. I have
been writing and publishing ever since!
Where does your inspiration and/or
passion come from to stay in the business of writing?
As strange as it may seem, much of my inspiration comes from painful
experiences. My passion comes from my ability to use my experiences and words
to inspire, motivate, educate, entertain and add value to the lives of others
who read my work.
What is your latest book?
My Latest Book is called FLOSS which is about six socialites who use money,
cars, jewelry, good looks and other material and external things to measure
their worth. They soon learn that these things came at a far higher cost
than they bargained for. FLOSS is the first of a series of books that
explore the things that Urban America equates with the pursuit
of happiness. The next release, and second installment of the
series is called SWAG which is about a talented singer who goes on a reality
show to learn how to take her talents to the next level.
List any literary endeavors or events
forthcoming?
My literary endeavors include using the issues addressed in my books as a
platform for motivational speaking and fitness coaching. I also plan to
release my second poetry book this year. I teach kickboxing at Northwest
Activities Center and I can also come to you to do a class with your group or
personal training in kickboxing, aerobics or dance.
Events for this month include the the following…
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February 11th @ 5pm - Michigan Literary Network
Radio Show – Guest Host @ http://www.blogtalkradio.com/michiganliterarynetwork
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February 12th @ 8pm – Diva TV -Appearance as a
Relationship Expert @ The Katwalk 227 Iron Street, Loft #133, Detroit,
Michigan
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February 18th-19th – Youth
Work Methods Training – Facilitator
– Boynton Beach, Florida
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February 21st @ 6pm – Brand New Woman Book Club Appearance
in Syracuse,
New York
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February 23rd-26th – Youth Work Methods Training of
Trainers -Facilitator – Clinton, Michigan
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February 25th @ 9:15pm – The Dedan Tolbert Show @ http://www.blogtalkradio/dedantolbert
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February 27th – Youth Work Methods Training Summitt for Michigan
Department of Education – Facilitator – Lansing,
Michigan
What is your web site and how can
people contact you?
http://www.monicamariejones.com
Email: monica@monicamariejones.com
You can also find me on Facebook,
Myspace
and Twitter
MORE BOOKS BY THIS AUTHOR
The
Ups and Downs of Being Round (Inspirational Fiction) – Author
Taste My Soul (Poetry) – Author
FLOSS (Urban Contemporary Fiction) – Author
Chicken Soup for The Girls Soul -Contributing Author
New Directions in Youth
Development – Contributing Author
44th – Contributing Poet
INTERNET MARKETING FOR WRITERS AND BUSINESSES by Sylvia Hubbard
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