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November 2009 Blog Posts (8)

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Five people who should never be in publishing.

It goes without saying, that I love books and I love the act of reading. Having said that, I think there needs to be a discussion on how to make books, and particularly, the African American book industry better. Since I entered publishing almost 10 years ago, I've learned a lot that I want to pass on to others to help them and subsequently help myself enjoy reading and this industry more.

Here are five people, I never want to see in publishing:



1) People who won't/don't work… Continue

Added by Michelle on November 23, 2009 at 11:19pm — No Comments

Authors Virginia DeBerry and Donna Grant write Oprah

Written is publishing the viral letter from the two authors who graced our cover this spring. It has not been edited from the original email.



Dear Oprah:



We don't sing karaoke or dance with the stars, we have been contributing to the cultural landscape long before Jon & Kate, Britney,Rhianna and Chris or Stephanie Meyer and most of America, including you have probably never even heard of us.



We have railed against Kanye's proud pronouncement upon the… Continue

Added by Written Magazine Administrator on November 23, 2009 at 4:41pm — 1 Comment

Precious is as Precious Does

The movie Precious, inspired by the novel PUSH by Saphirre, is having its national release this weekend. I am officially encouraging everyone to see the movie for different reasons than others.

I am not in the business of promoting books or movies because they are black. I don't believe we serve any interest but someone's pockets by doing that. I wouldn't want people to subscribe to Written simply because its black owned. I want them to subscribe to Written because it is good. Which is the… Continue

Added by Michelle on November 19, 2009 at 8:24am — 3 Comments

Book Intro: Color Me Jazzmyne by Marian L. Thomas



Color Me Jazzmyne by Marian L. Thomas

Read Chapters 1-3 and give us your opinion in the comments below.

http://www.freado.com/book/4169/Color-Me-Jazzmyne

ISBN-10:… Continue

Added by EDC Creations on November 15, 2009 at 1:06pm — No Comments

Book Intro: Color Me Jazzmyne by Marian L. Thomas



Color Me Jazzmyne by Marian L. Thomas

Read Chapters 1-3 and give us your opinion in the comments below.

http://www.freado.com/book/4169/Color-Me-Jazzmyne

ISBN-10:… Continue

Added by EDC Creations on November 15, 2009 at 1:06pm — No Comments

A excerpt from my new book. "From Gigolo to Jesus" Set for release in spring 2010

Hello guys,,

K. L. here. I want to wish everyone a blessed up coming winter season. This is a down time for me. However I am working on big things for next year from Confrences, Book Fair and Seminars @ colleges and even one on a cruise set for later July early August. With all I am working on I am setting up for the release of my next book. It will be a book of non fiction. It will tell the story of man behind "A Man in Transition" I am sure you will enjoy the ride.

I am working on… Continue

Added by K. L. Belvin on November 8, 2009 at 2:38pm — No Comments

The Book You Can't Put Down - Dreams Thrown Away by Dilsa Saunders Bailey



Dreams Thrown Away, the dramatic new novel by novice author, Dilsa Saunders Bailey, is one that transports its reader, not only to the space and time of the characters, but also into their minds. Amazingly, the reader begins to anticipate the next move of the characters. At some point, one begins to feel that this is not a book, but a movie. The readers become voyeurs of the characters as they follow a young southern girl who is whisked away… Continue

Added by Dilsa Bailey on November 4, 2009 at 7:09pm — No Comments

National Urban Fellows pays tuition for MPA + $25K Tuition

National Urban Fellows (NUF) is seeking applicants for its 2011 fellowship class. The organization will host a recruitment reception for those interested in the fully paid fellowship program that is designed to develop individuals into leaders who will help solve urban issues.



The Atlanta Recruitment Reception will be held on Thursday, November 5, 2009, at the Atlanta Marriott Downtown, located at 160 Spring Street, NW. The event will begin at 5:00 p.m. with a networking session. The… Continue

Added by Michelle on November 2, 2009 at 5:18pm — No Comments

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