Asante Books Grand Opening

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

July 15, 2008

Contact: Ms. LaQuita Adams
3289 B Donnell Drive
Forestville, Md 20747

Phone: 202 527-0189
Email: asante_books@hotmail.com or ladams@asantebooks.com
Website: www.asantebooks.com

Asante Books Grand Opening



(Forestville, MD) – July 15, 2008 - Asante Books has opened in Forestville Centre Park Mall on Donnell Drive in Forestville, Md. Asante Books stocks literature in the following genres:


- Children¦s
- New York Time's Best Seller' List
- Street Life
- Fiction
- Nonfiction
- Biographies/Autobiographies
- Art
- History
- Medical
- Cooking

There will be a grand opening scheduled to take place on Saturday, July 26, 2008

Featuring guest authors

R. Bubba Grimes and Bryce Bevill: Total Focus of Character, Academy,
Discipline, and Faith
Daaimah Pool: All I Want Is Everything; Diamond Playgirls
J Tremble: Naughty Little Angel; More Secrets, More Lies; Secrets of a
Housewife
Jessica Tilles: Anything Goes; Apple Tree; Sweet Revenge; Unfinished
Business
Tyrone Wallace: Double Life; Nothing Personal
Danette Majette: I should¡¦ve Seen It Coming; Deep
James Tanner: Diary of a Thug
Kenda Bell: For Every Love There Is A Reason
Sylvia Dianne Beverly: Forever In Your Eyes
And Many More..

For further information about Asante Books visit them at www.asantebooks.com

Cool Book Cover Sites

Cool Book Cover Sites


Book Cover Banter: www.bookcoverbanter.blogspot.com/

Cover: http://covers.fwis.com/

The Book Design Review: www.thebookdesignreview.com

TRIAD PUBLISHING GROUP – EXPRESSIONS POETRY BOOK BATTLE

TRIAD PUBLISHING GROUP – EXPRESSIONS POETRY BOOK BATTLE
Created and Sponsored by:
Deborah Simpson
Director of Poetry Development
http://authorsden.com/visit/author.asp?AuthorID=59677 and www.Triadpublishinggroup.com

TRIAD’s own Poetry Book Battle! TRIAD is dedicated to discovering unique, vibrant and exceptional talent. As part of TRIAD’s commitment to excellence in poetry, we are inviting everyone to take part in this exclusive and exciting opportunity.

Beginning on July 15, 2008, you will have the chance to compete for a FREE poetry book of your choosing. You will be able to select from any one of TRIAD’s published poetry books and it will be sent to you at ABSOLUTELY NO CHARGE! And it gets even better than this. There is no limit as to how many times you can be a winner! All previous contenders and prior winners are welcome to keep entering! That’s a lot of books to win!

BATTLE BOOKS: Titles are randomly selected and posted for battle by Deborah Simpson, Director of Poetry Development. On the 15th of every other month, a new title will be posted and the battle begins.

THE BATTLE: Participants must purchase the battle book. Upon receipt, participants will read the book and write their review. All reviews must include the following *:

• Your overall feeling of the collective verse
• The title of your favorite poem contained within the book and a statement as to why that is your favorite
• Commentary on the overall identifiable and/or interpretative aspects of the poetry

* Note: Reviews may also address other aspects of the book that are undefined hereinabove.

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES:

• All submissions are to be sent to expressions@triadpublishinggroup.com
• Reviews must not exceed 2500 words
• All entries must be submitted in MS Word, Times New Roman or Courier New 12pt font
• Submissions must be sent as an attachment to the email
• Subject line: Poetry Book Battle
• Your full name, complete mailing address and telephone number
• A valid email address
• The title and author of the poetry book you would like in the event you are the winner of the battle
DEADLINES:

• Review submissions must be received by the 30th of the following month. (i.e., Contest date: 7/15/08 – Deadline for review submission: 8/30/08).
• The winner will be selected by the 10th of the following month. (i.e., submission deadline: 8/30/08; Winner selected on 9/10/08).
RULES & REGULATIONS:

• TRIAD authors may not read and review their own books
• No vulgar language, obscenities or offensive criticism.
• No poet bashing

WINNERS: All winners will be notified by email. Additionally, winning reviews will be submitted to TREI Literary Magazine for posting.

NOTE TO TRIAD PUBLISHED AUTHORS: If You would like your book to be excluded from the Poetry Book Battle, please forward an email to expressions@triadpublishinggroup.com with the following information:

1. Your full name and pen name
2. Your email address
3. Your reason as to why you would like your book excluded

Questions? Comments?
Email Deborah Simpson directly at expressions@triadpublishinggroup.com

Beltway Poetry Quarterly: Call For Submissions

Beltway Poetry Quarterly: Call For Submissions





Beltway Poetry Quarterly, an online journal, seeks poems for a special themed issue celebrating museums. Poems should be about specific museums (of any kind, of any size, in any location) or specific items exhibited in museum collections. The issue will be co-edited by Kim Roberts and Maureen Thorson.

Only poets who live or work in DC, VA, MD, WV, or DE are eligible. Poems may be any length. Submit up to 4 poems by email only. Poems that have already appeared in print publications are acceptable if copyright has reverted to the author (and author secures any permissions for reprinting). Poems appearing elsewhere on the web are not eligible.

Submit poems in the body of a single email (no attachments, and please no multiple emails) to beltwaypoetryquarterly@gmail.com and please include your full contact information (snail mail address, phone, email) and a one-paragraph bio. Incomplete entries and those made outside the one-month reading period will not be considered.

The issue will be published in January 2009. All entries must be received during the month of August 2008.

About the co-editors:

Kim Roberts is the editor of Beltway Poetry Quarterly.

Maureen Thorson is the author of two chapbooks, Novelty Act (Ugly Duckling Presse, 2004), and Mayport, winner of the Poetry Society of America's National Chapbook Fellowship for 2006. She is editor of Big Game Books, a literary small press specializing in collectible, limited edition, hand-made books.

For further information about them visit Beltway Poetry Quarterly at
http://www.beltwaypoetry.com

Black Heritage Month in August Announcement

Greetings Fellow Authors & Writers,








I would like to bring to your attention that Black Heritage Month is coming up next month and if you have a book that is geared to reflection of our heritage and that is on the topics of art, poetry or children literature, then please feel free to contact me for rates and further instruction at Aashawarrior@aol.com and remember it is important for us to celebrate and recognize the beauty of our heritage!

Thank you for your time and consideration in advance.

Cordially,
Afrika Midnight Asha Abney

Book Trailers and Videos

SOJOURNER'S DREAM, A NOVEL by Angeline Bandon-Bibum
A shy graduate student meets a handsome Rwandan lawyer. Their love inspires enough maturity and courage to face unspeakable horror.

SOJOURNER'S DREAM,A NOVEL

In The Whirlwind by Tichaona Chinyelu


AFROETRY:Afrocentric Poetry that Educates and Motivates by Linda Mayfield -Hayes

Book Selections for Youth African-American Readers of Today, Tomorrow, and Future

Book Selections for Youth African-American Readers of Today, Tomorrow, and Future















No Mirrors in My Nana's House by Ysaye M. Barnwell
Paintings by Synthia Saint James


God's Quiet Things by Nancy Sweetland
Illustrated by Rick Stevens

Langston Hughes: American Poet by Alice Walker
Paintings by Catherine Deeter

The Gifts of Kwanzaa by Synthia Saint James

My Steps by Sally Derby
Illustrated by Adjoa J.Burrowes

Everybody Wears Braids by Adjoa J.Burrowes

Upcoming Book Fairs, Workshops, and Conferences

August 2008, Greater Philadelphia Christian Writer's Conference, Philadelphia Biblical University, Philadelphia, PA.

August 2008, Squaw Valley Screenwriters Workshop, Nevada City, CA.

August 2008, Willamette Writers Conference.

August 17, 2008 - 1st Annual Harlem Book Fair/Bermuda Book Festival.

August 17, 2008 – Marcus Garvey Roots Extravaganza & Pan- African Book Fest


August 2008, Bread Loaf Writer's Conference, Middlebury College, Middlebury, VT.

August 2008 - Annual Columbus Writers Conference, Columbus, Ohio.

August 2008 - Tulisoma Book Fair & Arts Festival, South Dallas, TX.

September 2008, Maui Writers Conference, Maui, HI.

September 2008, Hartford Harlem Book Fair, Hartford, CT.

September 2008, Brooklyn Book Festival, Brooklyn, NY.

September 2008, Fall for the Book Festival, George Mason University, 4400 University Drive, Fairfax, VA.

October 2008 - Collingswood Book Festival, downtown Collingswood, New Jersey.

October 4, 2008 – 4th Annual Capital Book Fest - http://capitalbookfest.org/

October 10-12, 2008, 1st Keystone Book Festival, Harrisburg, PA.

October 2008, Southern Festival of Books, Nashville, TN.

October 2008, Twin Cities Book Festival.

October 2008, Glorieta Christian Writer's Conference, Glorieta, NM.


November 2008, Write His Answer Greater Yorktown Christian Writer's Conference, Yorktown, VA.

November 2008, Louisiana Book Festival, Baton Rouge, LA.

November 2008, Texas Book Festival, Austin, TX.

November 2008, Miami Book Fair International, Miami, FL.

November 2008, 7th Annual New Orleans Book Fair, New Orleans, LA.

Other Listings

www.abaa.org/books/abaa/abaapages/upcoming-fairs

www.booktv.org/fairs.aspx

www.gvbookfair.com/

Published Authors Anthology

Published Authors Anthology

Event Details

Time: August 31, 2008 at 6pm
Location: Published Authors Forum
Website or Map: http://publishedauthors.org
Event Type: Anthology
Organized By: Shelagh Watkins

Event Description

A group of writers from the Published Authors Forum suggested an anthology of poems and short stories which I have agreed to compile. If you would be interested in contributing a poem or short story, read the following guidelines.

Guidelines for all contributors

Theme: Friendship

Short Stories - Length: 2,000-4,000 words
Poems - Length: not more than 24 lines

Biography

Brief bio of 30-40 words

All submissions should be in by August 31st 2008

Send submissions to: shelaghwatkins@btinternet.com

Selected Upcoming Book Reads

Black People Read Well by Tehuti

www.blackpeoplereadwell.ning.com/

Reflections of a Mississippi Magnolia by Patricia Neely-Dorsey
www.blackplanet.com/patricianeelydorsey

Selected Listing of Black Bookstores

Black Author Showcase Bookstore
http://blackauthors.ning.com/page/page/show?id=837758%3APage%3A9407

LTH BLACK ONLINE BOOKSTORE
http://www.letstalkhonestly.com/page/page/4310016.htm

Dar Es Salaam Bookstore
3830 34th St Mt.Rainier, MD.20712

Howard University’s Bookstore
2225 GA Ave NW
Washington,DC

A GOOD BOOK
www.agoodbook.biz

King to Bling Bling by Hassan Raheem

King to Bling Bling by Hassan Raheem

The book is an autobiographical survey of black historical perspectives starting from 1940 to present.

Hassan Raheem is the author of King to Bling Bling and creator of We Are Creative People (WACP). To order copies of his book, please visit http://wacp.tv/paypage.htm
To learn more about Hassan and WACP, please visit http://wacptv.ning.com

Spotlight - AALBC.com (The African American Literature Book Club)

Spotlight - AALBC.com (The African American Literature Book Club), is the largest and most frequently visited web site dedicated to books by and about black people. It is founded by Troy Johnson.

AALBC.com was launched, by Troy Johnson, in 1998 and has become an important resource for readers looking for interesting books and for authors trying to reach those readers. AALBC.com now publishes book and film reviews, profiles of authors, articles and vides. AALBC.com also host an on-line book club as well as several compeling and interesting blogs.

Check out this interesting promotional video displayed below!

AALBC.com Promotional Video created by Troy Johnson

Poets and Poetry Showcase Slide Show

Phosphorescence Magazine - Sixth Issue, 2008

Title: Phosphorescence Magazine - Sixth Issue, 2008

Editor: Alina Skye
Authors: Varies
Format: Paperback

Price: $14.99
Pages: 49

Purchase Copy at http://www.lulu.com/content/2771863

Free Download Copy at http://www.lulu.com/content/2766179

Phosphorescence Magazine - Sixth Issue, 2008 issue was edited by Alina Skye. It consists of 49 pages and is a special feature of musician (and granddaughter of the inventor of the 8-track!) Celeste Lear, along with art, music reviews, and film reviews.

Selected Books Written by Male Authors Slide Show

UMBC S.I.S.T.E.R.S. Present Black Author Showcase™

For Immediate Release

Contact: Black Author Showcase
Tel: 443.483.4261
Email: info@blackauthorshowcase.com
Website: http://www.blackauthorshowcase.com and www.blackauthors.ning.com

UMBC S.I.S.T.E.R.S. Present Black Author Showcase™

(MD) – April 3,2008 - UMBC S.I.S.T.E.R.S. Present Black Author Showcase™ on April 26,2008 at 12:00pm for the campus S.I.S.T.E.R.S. group. The event will be held in the Albin O. Kuhn Library & Gallery.

About Black Author Showcase™

Metro Washington, DC self-published authors will be presenting their new works. This is an event for readers, authors, and other literary professionals.

Black Author Showcase™ has been designed to assist authors in creating, preparing, writing, and marketing their works. Its’ aim is to connect authors with other literary professionals (graphic designers, copy editors, editors, reviewers, proof readers, photographers, videographers, illustrators, etc.) and with readers.

For more information about Black Author Showcase, visit http://www.blackauthorshowcase.com and http://www.blackauthors.ning.com

Selected Poetry Selections for National Poetry Month

Love Changes
By Michael J. Burt

Love Changes, Michael J. Burt’s sophomore release, is a compilation of his most personal works. Burt describes this compilation as being a diary revealing his most personal thoughts. This poetry collection takes you on a journey through love, which is subject to change.

ISBN-10: 0-9722990-6-8
ISBN-13: 978-0-9722990-6-0
Publication Date: February 5, 2007
Paperback; 80 pagesTrim: 5.5 x 8.5Qty/Case: 94
Retail $10.95
Publisher: Xpress Yourself Publishing/Poetic Press - www.xpressyourselfpublishing.org

Step Up to the Mic: A Poetic ExplosionEdited by Michael J. BurtThought-provoking, intimate, empowering, community-related, and all other areas relating to life is compiled in Step Up to the Mic: A Poetic Explosion. Featuring HBO's Def Poets Red Storm and Georgia Me, Queen Sheba, Michael J. Burt, Bill Holmes, and countless fantastic poets.

ISBN 10: 0-9792500-5-7
ISBN 13: 978-0-9792500-5-6
Pub. Date: September 25, 2007
Genre: Poetry/Anthology
Audience: Ages 15 to Adult
Page Count: 180
Time Size: 5.5 x 8.5Binding:
Format: Trade Paperback
Publisher: Xpress Yourself Publishing/Poetic Press - http://www.xpressyourselfpublishing.org/

Straight From My Heart
by Bill Holmes

Straight From My Heart is a collection of poetry and essays that represent the reflections, observations, emotions, and experiences of Bill Holmes from his continuing journey through life and its infinite possibilities. Holmes puts every ounce of his creativity, determination, and perseverance to capture a piece of his soul into the written word. Enlightening, inspirational, angry, passionate, and witty, Straight From My Heart addresses complex issues in today’s Western Society such as racism, politics, spirituality, suicide, family, and love.

ISBN: 0-9792500-6-4
ISBN: 978-0-9792500-6-4
Publication Date: June 1, 2006
PaperbackTrim: 5.5 x 8.5Qty/Case: 72
Retail $10.95
Publisher: Xpress Yourself Publishing/Poetic Press - www.xpressyourselfpublishing.org

Life is Never as It Seems

Life is Never as It Seems, published by Genesis Press Inc., will guide you through the complexities and the controversies of spirituality and religion, women’s rights, and love relationships, all seen through the life of Lindy Lee, a young women coming of age in the late sixties.

Life is Never as It Seems is available at
http://www.genesis-press.com
www.amazon.com
www.barnesandnoble.com
www.aalbc.com
www.jjmichael.org

Why I Keep U A Secret

Title: Why I Keep U A Secret
Author: Lamont Carey - www.myspace.com/lacarey
Printed: 67 pages, 6" x 9", perfect binding, black and white interior ink
(210 kb)
Price: $15.00
ISBN-10: 1430305002
ISBN 13: 978-1-4303-0500-2
Publisher: Lulu.com
Copyright: © 2006
Language: English
Book Link: http://www.lulu.com/content/429015
Country: United States
Age: Adults

Why I Keep U A Secret is available at
- www.lulu.com
- www.myspace.com/lacarey
- www. aalbc.com
- www.amazon.com

Description:

This book is a reflection of the softer side of the electrifying spoken word artist known by his birth name, Lamont Carey. Some have said he is the heart of the streets. Lamont's fans will agree that this book is representative of his body of work, and an accurate display of talent from an artist whose stage performances never reveal love as a rose.

Amani na Mapenzi Love and Peace (The Poetic Writings of a’Kihoro)

Amani na Mapenzi: Love & Peace (The Poetic Writings of a’Kihoro) speaks in a spiritual voice to young adults, African-Americans, abused women, and just plain folks. It is a collection of poems, with a touch of “Mother Wit,” that draw upon life, Agapē love, self love and the things we love with emotion and wisdom—at times with a sense of humor—from adolescence to today.

The title Amani na Mapenzi is taken from Kiswahili with a literal translation of peace and love. It is written by Sharon Moore Stenhouse (aka) a’Kihoro. Further information and purchase it visit www.lulu.com/content/1005541

ISBN: 978-1-4303-2864-3
Publisher: Lulu.com
Author: Sharon Stenhouse
Copyright: © 2008

I Ain’t Ascared of Nutin’… The Evolution of Me

Title: I Ain’t Ascared of Nutin’… The Evolution of Me

Author: Kyndall Brown

Publisher: Buddafly Books

Copyright: © 2007

Price: $9.50

Format: Paperback

Pages: 64

Category: Poetry

ISBN-10: 061514988X

ISBN-13: 978-0615149882

Available at

- http://www.amazon.com/

- http://www.aalbc.com/

- http://www.powellbooks.com/

- http://www.abebooks.com/

- http://www.lulu.com/content/711771

Excerpt

Don’t be scared to speak the truth

Free your self and speak your mind

Today is the day you come out

Loose those chains… let them go… and free yourself

Tell it

You’re beautiful, strong and smart

Don’t let them lock you up and put chains on your heart

Ain’t nothing wrong with you

Show them… Tell them… Be yourself

Today is the day they’ll listen to your words

Today is the day they’ll see your truth

Free yourself and speak your mind

Don’t be scared to speak the truth

Tell it… Shout it... Speak it

Loose those chains and free your mind

Loose those chains and free your heart

Loose those chains and free your soul

Tell it… Shout it... Speak it

You’re beautiful, strong and smart

Don’t let them lock you up and put chains on your heart

Tell it

Don’t be scared to speak the truth

Free yourself and speak your mind

Today is the day you come out

Loose those chains… let them go… and free your soul

About the Author, Kyndall Brown

Kyndall Brown is 11 years old and attends Anne Beers Elementary School in Washington DC. She is a member of the poetry group, Girls and Boys with Hearts (GBWH), founded and directed by Ladi Di (the Love Poet). Kyndall also participates in DC Scores at Anne Beers, a program that provides creative writing and soccer activities each day after school. Anne Beers has won
the DC Score’s Poetry Slam four of the last five years. Kyndall also enjoys music, art, and other sports.She is the author of I Ain’t Ascared of Nutin’… The Evolution of Me.

Additionally, Kyndall won first place prize in the 2005 Washington DC Poetry Fest Slam Championship. She has performed her poetry on various stages in the DC metropolitan area including the Pantene Totally You Tour at the Washington Convention Center,
the DC Poetry Festival at the Carter Baron and the Langston Room at the Busboys and Poets Café. She also performed at the HBO Theater in New York City, as well as at community rallies and festivals, including the October 2006 rally to reopen the Anacostia Public Library, the Black History Poetry Festival at Iverson Mall, in Hillcrest Heights, MD and the Black LUV Festival
in Washington D.C.

In addition, Kyndall had a cameo appearance in the Larry Neal Award winning dramatic play “Prison Poetry” by “Papi” Kymone Freeman at the Lincoln Theater and was also a featured poet on the 2KNation radio program (WPFW 89.3FM) in Washington DC.

Her work has been published in the “Beltway Poetry Quarterly”, “ECHOES: Voices from Prince George's County Poets” and the just released “Family Pictures: Poems and Photographs Celebrating Our Loved Ones”, which features poetry from such greats as E. Ethelbert Miller and Tony Medina. She is active in the community.

To request copies of her book contact Buddafly Books at bud_da_fly@hotmail.com

Wisdom for the Soul of Black Folk

Title: Wisdom for the Soul of Black Folk

Author: Various

Category: Anthology/Spirituality

ISBN 10: 0977339157

ISBN-13: 978-0977339150

Format: Paperback

Pages: 376

Year Published: 2007

Publisher: Gnosophia Publishers

Price: $19.95

Available at

- http://www.amazon.com/

- http://www.aalbc.com/

- http://www.powellbooks.com/

- http://www.abebooks.com/

- http://www.wisdomforthesoul.org/

Book Description

An anthology of quotations by Black authors from Africa and the diaspora, organized in over 200 subject categories and in chronological order from Khemetic times to the present. The selections focus on increasing awareness, empowerment and motivation. Sources include Ptahotep, Tertullian, Ignatius Sancho, Zora Neale Hurston, Wole Soyinka, Herbie Hancock, Iyanla Vanzant, Malcolm Gladwell and reggae philosopher Bob Marley.

Wisdom for the Soul of Black Folk Review

Wisdom for the Soul of Black Folk is an anthology that was recently released by Gnosophia Publishers. The anthology provides an excellent collection of quotations from various authors throughout the Diaspora. My personal favorites for the quotations that are within the context of the anthology are listed under the following titles where the quotations are inserted include: IMAGINATION, HUMOR/LAUGHTER, IDENTITY, IDEA/OPINION, JOURNEY/PATH, LEARNING, LEGACY, LIBERATION/LIBERTY/FREEDOM, LISTENING, MEANING, MEANS, MEDITATION, MEMORY, MIND, ONENESS/UNITY/WHOLENESS, OPPORTUNITY, PARTNERSHIP/MARRIAGE, PASSION, PATIENCE, PERSPECTIVE, POWER, REALITY, RELATIONSHIP, RESPECT, SKILL/TALENT/RESOURCE,SPIRITUALITY,STRENGTH, SUCCESS, VALUE/WORTH,WEALTH/PROSPERITY, and WISDOM.

Based on all of the quotations that are provided with the context of the anthology, Wisdom for the Soul of Black Folk, it clearly shows the readers that there was a lot of research conducted. However there was only slight typo, but other than that the anthology was very well thought out.

Congratulations!

Four Stars Rating

Reviewed by Afrika Midnight Asha Abney

ROCK and FIRE: Love Poetry from the Core

Title:ROCK & FIRE: Love Poetry from the Core

Author: Marc Lacy - http://www.marclacy.com/

Publisher: AVO PUBLISHING

Format: Paperback

Copyright: 2007

Pages: 223

ISBN 10: 0-9749712-8-6

ISBN 13-978-0-9749712-8-5

Price: $14.00

Available at

- http://www.marclacy.com/

- http://www.amazon.com/

- http://www.aalbc.com/

- http://www.powellbooks.com/

- http://www.abebooks.com/

Book Description

Rock and Fire - Love Poetry from the Core offers mature, realistic, fantasy, blunt, and
hard-line scribes dealing with love in all shapes, forms, and fashions. This edgy,
comprehensive lyrical package (for grown folks only) covers the spiritual, emotional, romantic,
physical, and mental aspects of love. As human beings, during our nonstop effort to evolve
toward a higher degree of existing, we all go through several phases where we expose
ourselves to different elements. In our valiant attempt to achieve, realize, and deliver this thing
called love ; love itself breaks us down and often has us indirectly touching the outer limits of
every facet of the subject as they pertain to happiness, anger, arousal, and despair. Love is
real. It sometimes prompts us to engage in real things whether good, bad, or ugly. In order to
grow, we have to acknowledge each event as it materializes into its fullest effect. Whether
we want to attest to it or not, every situation encountered dealing with love gives all the signs
and/or symbols we need in order to grow. Love, or what we think is love, can enter us into
challenging situations in which we have no business being, but we still have to use the
experience as a learning tool in order to advance in life. Some of us confuse love with lust.
Many of us strongly know the difference and still allow the lusting to run its course. After our
mind becomes clear again, we tend to ask for forgiveness and assume that our contrition in
asking for it will yield coverage until of course the next spell of temptation prompts lusting
again. In encountering love issues, it matters not whether we re saved, lost, found, anointed, or
appointed...as long as we live, love will expose itself and expose us at one point in time or
another. But, spiritual connectivity is the ultimate factor in coping with love s perils. As love
rubs, punches, bites, and stimulates, it has a track record of mastering us as we attempt to
master it. Our saving grace is us having faith to hold on as God works, continuously displaying
mercy upon us as we progress. Rock and Fire promises to cast the reader deeply into
compromising situations, revealing obvious and in some cases cavalier hints and clues as to the
true direction of each poem. Nonetheless, pleasure, pain, happiness, and sadness are just a
few of the feelings realized when rocked with the fire of the sizzling words contained within
this book! Again, grown folks only!

ROCK & FIRE: Love Poetry from the Core Review

ROCK & FIRE: Love Poetry from the Core consists of 223 pages and was written by Marc
Lacy. ROCK & FIRE: Love Poetry from the Core, published by AVO Publishing, is designed
for grown folks and broken into five chapters which include

- Chapter One – The Rock;

- Chapter Two – The Aggregate;

- Chapter Three – The Concrete;

- Chapter Four – The Spark; and

- Chapter Five – The Fire

I think both the title and cover are very eye-catching and I was completely impressed with the
layout. Furthermore, Marc's writing style and presentation is very unique and I applaud Marc
for composing and creating a dynamic book of poetry. The poems touch on various subjects
and emotions that grown folks can relate to in dealing with relationships, love or life.

Congratulations on a job well done!

Five Stars Rating

Reviewed by Afrika Midnight Asha Abney

Best Books of 2007

Best Books of 2007
Prepared by Afrika Midnight Asha Abney

Below are the following books that I believe in strong in its writing, presentation, plot and
message.

They are as follows:
- Is No Not Good Enough for You by Angelia Menchan
- Ethnic Scrapbooking by Lisa Sanford
- The Write House by Edwin Hurdle
- LOVE’S REPARATIONS by Jackie Young
- AFROETRY by Linda Hayes (Linda Salter)
- The Fulani Girls by Margaret D.Pagan
- More Than A Slave: The Life of Katherine Ferguson by Margaret D.Pagan
- From Dream to Reality: One Woman's Exciting & Emotional Journey to Make Her "Giving Back" Destiny Come True conception by Juanita Carol Britton "Busy Bee"
- Sojourner's Dream by Angeline Bandon-Bibum
- A Life Beyond Limits: Overcoming Private Pain by Nataki Suggs
- Forever In Your Eyes by Sylvia Dianne Beverly "Ladi Di"
- In the Whirlwind by Tichaona Chinyelu
- Still Living on My Feet by Tichaona Chinyelu
- Vocal Moments by Vickie M.Oliver-Lawson
- In The Quilting Tradition by Vickie M.Oliver-Lawson
- Ready for Love by Timothy Gladden
- Love Changes by Michael J.Burt
- Hope and Desire by Theresa Grant
- Experience, Strength & Hope by George E.Thompson
- Step Up to the Mic: A Poetic Explosion by various authors/poets. Edited by Michael J.Burt
- What If It Feels Good by D.J.McLaurin
- Do Me Twice: My Life After Islam by Sonsyrea Tate

Please stay tuned for additional listings of best books of 2007.

Thanks for your time.

Yours truly,
Afrika Midnight Asha Abney

Black Friday Book Recommendations

Black Friday Book Recommendations

by Afrika Midnight Asha Abney



Dear Fellow Readers,




Are you looking for a great book to read during Black Friday? If you are, then, please check out these books.

Thank you for your time and support in advance.

Be Blessed!

Cordially,
Afrika Midnight Asha Abney

The 2008 Afrocentric Book Expo

For Immediate Release

Contact: Black Writers' Guild, MD -- Prince Georges Chapter

c/o RAH Distributors

P.O. Box 83

Mt. Rainier, MD 20721

(301) 703-9849

expressyourselfbooks@yahoo.com

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The 2008 Afrocentric Book Expo

In celebration of Black History Month, The Black Writers’ Guild, MD – PG Chapter. presents the 2008 Afrocentric Book Expo. It will take place in the Mall at Prince Georges located at 3500 East West Highway, (Route 410) Hyattsville, MD 20782 on February
23, 2008 from 12noon-5pm.

Now in its fifth year, the Black Writers' Guild, MD -- Prince George's Chapter will showcase African-American literary talent.

Some of the participating exhibitors in the 2008 Afrocentric Book Expo include

Clara Adams-Ender

EUSTACE BELLILLE

Laurence Chang

Alicia Coston

Alexis Dobbins

Tracee Garner

Oscar Harp, III

Sylvia Henderson

Jesse Holland

Judy Jackson

James Jimason

Katina Moore

Leroy Owens

Sharman Powell

Lisa Sanford

Jesse Sharpe

Patricia C Sluby

June D Sweeny

Paul Vann

Diane Williams

About The 2008 Afrocentric Book Expo

The 2008 Afrocentric Book Expo is an exciting educational, informative, inspirational and entertaining event to meet black writers and learn about the business of being an author. Over 30 authors, writers, agents, publishers and editors will be attending this
wonderful event.For more information about the 2008 Afrocentric Book Expo, please visit http://bwgpg.org/2008expo/main.html

About The Black Writers’ Guild, MD – PG Chapter

The Black Writers’ Guild, MD – PG Chapter is a non-profit organization that brings awareness of African-American literary talent. It is under the direction of Ms. Judine Slaughter, Executive Director. It meets on the second Saturday of the month from 5pm - 7pm, at the Karibu Books Bowie Town Center. For more information visit http://www.bwgpg.org/

About Ms. Judine Slaughter, Executive Director, The Black Writers’ Guild, MD – PG Chapter

Ms. Judine Bishop Slaughter is the content owner for the Express Yourself Books web site. She has a Bachelors degree in Organizational Management, and was nominated into Who's Who for Students in American Colleges and Universities. She is also a member of the Alpha Chi National Honor Scholarship Society. Ms. Slaughter has successfully organized the Black Writers' Guild,
MD -- Prince George's Chapter for the last three years, by inviting writers and authors to present their expertise on publishing. She uses her expertise as a Competent Toastmaster, book reviewer, book publisher, and author of “Clear Skinned” to promote writers
of African descent. For more information about her, visit http://www.eybooks.com/

For more information about the 2008 Afrocentric Book Expo, please visit http://bwgpg.org/2008expo/main.html

Sponsored by Black Writer's Guild, Karibu Books, Port-of-Harlem Magazine, Mosaic Books, Stanice Anderson, Harambee Radio, Publish Your Book, and individual donors.