News From The Michigan Literary Network | October 23, 2009

Written on October 23rd, 2009 by Sylvia Hubbardno shouts

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Reminder: Readers and Writers are invited to 6th Annual The Essence of Motown Literary Jam! November 2009

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Book Club @ The Carr hosted by Ladels Children Bookstore

Written on October 14th, 2009 by Sylvia Hubbard

Book Club @ the Carr

The Arts League of Michigan has just moved into a new home in the former Harmonie Center building, 311 E. Grand River Ave. in downtown Detroit, now known as the Virgil H. Carr Cultural Arts Center. The Carr Center is a state-of-the-art venue for the creation and presentation of the arts, dedicated to the African American experience within our multicultural community.

Motown Writers Network is proud to be partnering with the Arts League of Michigan, Ladel’s Children’s Books Boutique, InsideOut Literary Arts Project, and the Wayne State Press to bring Detroit a first-of-its kind book club at the Carr, combining literary, visual, and performing arts.

October’s theme is “sharing our stories.” Upcoming events are:

Thursday, October 29, 6:00 p.m.
Motown Writers Network presents member and local author Kateleen Washington. Washington will share the story of her struggle to escape a life of poverty and prostitution in Korea and to come to terms with her past after immigrating to the US.

: 2009 Essence of Motown Literary Jam & Conf Nov 13-15

Hilberry and Bonstelle Theatres

Posted: 22 Oct 2009 03:57 PM PDT

WayneState CommunityAffairs Dear Community Partners, I am writing to invite you to the Hilberry and Bonstelle Theatres for our spectacular 2009-2010 season. Live theatre at the Hilberry and Bonstelle is the perfect social outing for your group. Attending a show will provide an affordable, fun, cultural experience and a chance to

Unity Studios Moving Forward from Michigan Film Production Opportunities

Posted: 22 Oct 2009 03:56 PM PDT

posted Billy Whitehouse October 22FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Eric CedoOctober 22, 2009 Director of Marketing(313) 492-9090Unity Studios Moving ForwardALLEN PARK, Mich. — The following statement is from Jimmy Lifton, president, Unity Studios. Lifton is

Authors of Educational Books, Listen Up!

Posted: 22 Oct 2009 11:57 AM PDT

Good Day Writers, The Author Collective has confirmed a booth at the 12th Annual Michigan Charter School conference in Detroit on November 2nd and 3rd. Here is an excellent opportunity for those who have written books with educational themes to join us and have your work showcased to more than 3,500 teachers, principals, superintendents and librarians from Michigan’s 200 plus

Managing the Idea Monster by Karen White Owens

Posted: 22 Oct 2009 11:57 AM PDT

Ideas for new stories pop into my head all the time. Sometimes they slowly creep into my waking moments. On other occasions, the ideas force their way to the forefront of my thoughts. It doesn’t matter how the idea comes to life, I can’t ignore them. So that I don’t lose the idea forever, I’ve devised what I consider to be an effective way to keep the material straight in my poor

Let The Adventure Begin…Book Designing Packages Starting @ $99

Posted: 22 Oct 2009 07:09 AM PDT

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FWD: Can the Nook bring Book Community Back?

Posted: 22 Oct 2009 05:23 AM PDT

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News From The Michigan Literary Network | Oct 18, 2009

Written on October 19th, 2009 by Sylvia Hubbardno shouts

If you have trouble accessing any links, please go directly to our blog @ http://motownwriters.blogspot.com

Please forward this to a friend also and check below for immediate events that are happening very soon!

Visit our new website: http://MotownWriters.com | http://MichiganLiteraryNetwork.com

If you have trouble accessing any links, please go directly to our blog @ http://motownwriters.blogspot.com

Please forward this to a friend also and check below for immediate events that are happening very soon!

Visit our new website: http://MotownWriters.com | http://MichiganLiteraryNetwork.com

Book Club @ The Carr October 20th 6pm hosted by Citywide Poets

Posted: 18 Oct 2009 11:00 PM PDT

Book Club @ the Carr The Arts League of Michigan has just moved into a new home in the former Harmonie Center building, 311 E. Grand River Ave. in downtown Detroit, now known as the Virgil H. Carr Cultural Arts Center. The Carr Center is a state-of-the-art venue for the creation and presentation of the arts, dedicated to the African American experience within our multicultural community. Motown

The Author Collective is Headed to Miami…calling All Authors!!

Posted: 18 Oct 2009 06:54 PM PDT

Dear Novelists, Up next, the world famous Miami Book Fair International, November 13th through the 15th. Now in its 26th year, this festival brings out more than 350 exhibitors and upwards of 250 thousand buyers who love to read. We are looking to completely remodel our booth and make it friendlier, better and easier for prospective purchasers to buy and to give more

The Latest from APOOO Bookclub:Bedtime Stories by Torrian Ferguson and Brian W. Smith

Posted: 18 Oct 2009 05:21 PM PDT

Bedtime Stories by Torrian Ferguson and Brian W. Smith Posted: 18 Oct 2009 09:43 AM PDT BEDTIME STORIES is a collaboration of short stories by Hollygrove Publishing’s hottest authors: Brian W. Smith, Nikkea Smithers, Torrian Ferguson, N’Tyse and Deilra Smith-Collard. In The Babysitter by Brian W. Smith, Gracie is a 38 year-old single mother who has been lusting over her neighbor’s college-aged

Freelance Marketplace for October 20

Posted: 18 Oct 2009 04:16 PM PDT

Hello Writers: The Freelance Marketplace writing group meets this Tuesday, October 20, 2009 at the Border’s Bookstore in Rochester Hills at 7:30 p.m. in the Cafe. We meet the third Tuesday of the month to discuss the business of writing. We will also recap the success of the 2nd annual Rochester Writers’ Conference held earlier this month. The meeting usually runs to around 9:00 p.m. and

Sing, dance & laugh with The Church Folk Oct 23 in Detroit!

Posted: 18 Oct 2009 04:15 PM PDT

Click to view this email in a browser Rumors, gossip & laughs at The Church Folk Friday Oct 23, @ 8pm. The musically driven comedy will debut at The International Institute, 111 East Kirby, near the DIA in Detroit! Come see the hilarious knee-slapping comedy about a pastor and his congregation’s life after Sunday service. The show features a live band, special performance by recording

News from Royalty Industries, LLC

Posted: 18 Oct 2009 04:04 PM PDT

The Royal Gazette October 2009 Happy Sweetest Day to all the little princesses in the whole wide world. Sweetest Day is historically for adults but we don’t see why children can’t enjoy this holiday, as well. Parents, treat your little ones to a box of candy or to a favorite movie. Spend the day showing

The Taking Leaps event is scheduled for Monday 11/16/2009 at 6:30 PM

Posted: 17 Oct 2009 10:50 PM PDT

The Taking Leaps event is scheduled for Monday 11/16/2009 at 6:30 PM. The description for the event is: This encounter with imagination and invention is led by freelance journalist and author Iris Lee Underwood who presents the creative writing process in the framework of various genre assignments including the novel. Writer’s resources, class evaluations, and publication guidance assist class

Y. Marie Taylor Book-Promo-Signing Oct 20th

Posted: 17 Oct 2009 10:47 PM PDT

Making the Arts Count presents to you… Y. Marie Taylor Book-Signing/ Promo Book-Signing/ Speaking Engagement DATE: Wed., October 21, 2009 TIME: 4:30 p.m til 6 p.m. LOCATION: Main Detroit Public Library H.Y.P.E. Teen Center (Wayne State Area on Woodward) Book Price is $20 . Lots of Art work and awesome poetry. Get your signed

October 2009 news from the Michigan Humanities Council

Posted: 17 Oct 2009 10:42 PM PDT

October 2009 e-NewsletterFive-city Great Michigan Read tour by author Bich Minh Nguyen highlights events Your support

Teen Read Week @ Detroit Public Library Oct 18-24, 2009

Posted: 17 Oct 2009 10:31 PM PDT

TEEN READ WEEK!! OCTOBER 18-24, 2009Tuesday– Get Animated!!! Video Game Design, Create other worlds and explore the universe through technology4:00 pm, TLC Training LabWednesday– Yolanda Taylor, “Lonya’s Liberations” Motivation and Inspiration to think outside the box. The world is bigger than your backyard.4:30 pm, HYPE Teen CenterThursday– HYPE Theater Ensemble PresentationThe world is a

How to prepare for a writers conference

Posted: 17 Oct 2009 05:40 AM PDT

Denver Writing ExaminerMegan DiMaria MorgueFile.com photoAre you going to a writers conference this year? I hope so. Conferences can be a great boost to your writing career. If you’ve never gone to a writers conference, attending a local one is often a good way to understand the rhythm of the conference culture. But if you’re confidant, dive right into a multi-day conference. http://

Awful Library Books Presentation @ WSU Purdy-Kresge Library Oct 20th

Posted: 17 Oct 2009 02:53 AM PDT

ALB is Live at Wayne State University! Posted: 15 Oct 2009 05:48 PM PDT Hey Detroit Area Librarians and other interested parties: Progressive Librarians Guild (student chapter) at Wayne State University will be featuring a program about Awful Library Books! Please feel free to join us on Tuesday, October 20, 2009 at 7pm at Purdy-Kresge Library. Holly and I are graduates of the WSU library

For Those in Detroit! from Norma T. Hollis

Posted: 17 Oct 2009 02:47 AM PDT

Norma Thompson Hollis, Inc. Introduces Platinum Proteges Ms. Tracey Frazier and Ms. Kimberly Taylor Tracey Frazieris an award winning author, spoken word artist and Authentic Vioce

E3 Publications Event: ACW meeting update for Monday

Posted: 17 Oct 2009 02:12 AM PDT

E3 Publications October 16, 2009 The ACW meeting for Monday, October 19th has been cancelled. We will contact you with the next meeting date. Venus Mason Theus E3 Publications Forward email