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SLS Presents

THE SAGA OF TWO FAMILIES Rehoboth Road and The Dancing Willow Tree Location: Rehoboth, Georgia A Fictitious Community Located Thirty Minutes South Of Macon, Georgia Rehoboth Road opened in 1950 Rev. John Turner was a tall, well built, plea...

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Black Expressions Author Returns to Rehoboth Road

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Contact: A. Jones Black Deer Books P.O. Box 841 Henderson, NC 27536 Telephone: 252- 432-1518 Email: ABallardjo@aol.com Website: http://www.anitaballard-jones.com Black Expressions Featured Author Returns to Rehoboth...

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Old Age, I decided, is a gift...

Old Age, I decided, is a gift.......... I am now, probably for the first time in my life, the person I have always wanted to be. Oh, not my body! I sometime despair over my body, the wrinkles, the baggy eyes, and the sagging butt. And of...

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Sisters presented by Kim Sims

Sisters A young wife sat on a sofa on a hot humid day, drinking iced tea and visiting with her Mother. As they talked about life, about marriage, about the responsibilities of life and the obligations of adulthood, the mother clinked the ...

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A FANTASY OF LOVE APRIL 24

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, April 24, 2008 CONTACT INFORMATION Josie M. Greene 804-475-1235 NU CHERTE PUBLISHING DEBUTS WITH NEW BOOK BY LORETTA R. WALLS A FANTASY OF LOVE APRIL 24 Original Urban Romance author Loretta R. Walls rev...

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Based on a lifetime of experiences, the poems in Who I Am are designed to help the reader deal with a vast array of emotional issues, including relationships, life, love, and loss. In her debut collection of poetry, Tonya Sims wants the reader to know that, above all else, s/he is never alone.

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Check out fantastic authors on the BAN Network, explore BAN eTV, and read the BAN eMagazine. Visit our site often because these segments are updated weekly! Take part in our community center weekly to share your love of books and the authors who create them. Leave your book reviews and comments here. Purchase all featured books at the SLS special events bookstore, you are going to love it!

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Savvy Sister Blog---April 6-12, 2008 all week
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SLS Paradigm Shift: Moving Literature to New Dimensions

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New Book Review From the Entertainment Critic: The Whole Truth by David Baldacci

The Whole Truth THE ENTERTAINMENT CRITIC BOOK REVIEW, BY JAMES MYERS www.theentertainmentcritic.com www.theentert WHOLE TRUTH By David Baldacci Published by: Grand Central Publishing Publication... Continue

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New Book Review From the Entertainment Critic: Hollywood Crows by Joseph Wambaugh

Hollywood Crows THE ENTERTAINMENT CRITIC BOOK REVIEW, BY JAMES MYERS www.theentertainmentcritic.com www.theentert CROWS By Joseph Wambaugh Published by: Little, Brown & Company Publication D... Continue

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Started by James Myers 22 hours ago

New Book Review From the Entertainment Critic: The Host By Stephenie Meyer

THE ENTERTAINMENT CRITIC BOOK REVIEW, BY JAMES MYERS www.theentertainmentcritic.com www.theentert HOST By Stephenie Meyer Published by: Little, Brown & Company Publication Date: May 6, 2008... Continue

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Started by James Myers May 8

WHEN STREET FICTION TAKES AN UNUSUAL TURN

Blessings. I have a topic that is heavy on my heart for young readers. I have heard countless stories about people who have read horrible street fiction. They speak of the robotic plots, out landis... Continue

Tagged: king, aaron, raw, hot, black

Started by Teresa Rae Butler May 6

New Movie Review From The Entertainment Critic: Ironmam

Movie Review: Ironman The Entertainment Critic www.theentertainmentcritic.com www.theenter Theatres Now Review Opened May 2, 2008 By James Myers Rating: 9 of 10 Director: Jon Favreau Writers (W... Continue

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Started by James Myers May 5

A Good Book

Located in Woodlawn, Maryland A Good Book is an AA owned bookstore that sells literature that inspire, educate, empower and promote wellness. Stop by this bookstore at 2101 Gwynn Oak Avenue, Baltim... Continue

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Started by A Good Book May 4

SLS Audio Book Preview: Minister Celeste Kelley

Order ". . . It's Not That Serious!!" NOW IN THE STORES!! Cost: $15.00 YOU DON'T WANT TO MISS OUT ON BEING BLESSED! "If a person happens to be on the wrong road this book will take them right... Continue

Tagged: creations, celeste, edc, kelley

Started by Sankofa BookClub Center May 1

LuvMe and Wait for Love: A Black Girl's Story
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Newly Released LuvMe and Wait for Love: A Black Girl's Story by Wanda D. Hudson Wanda D. Hudson doubles as the fabulous comedian Miss WandaLuv. Her first novel, Wait for Love: A Black Girl's ... Continue

Tagged: d., hudson, creations, wanda, edc

Started by Sankofa BookClub Center. Last reply by Sankofa BookClub Center Apr 16.

Grown and Sexy Weekend Saturday, April 19, 2008

Hello, The Black Authors Network is inviting you to our show, which will air Saturday, April 19, 2008, at 8:00pm-10:00pm EST. We look forward to having you on the show at 8:30pm-10:00pm EST. Prepa... Continue

Tagged: and, weekend, sexy, creations, edc

Started by Sankofa BookClub Center Apr 16

New Book Review From The Entertainment Critic: Hungry Girl by Lisa Lillien

Hungry Girl: Recipes and Survival Strategies for Guilt-Free Eating in the Real World THE ENTERTAINMENT CRITIC BOOK REVIEW, BY JAMES MYERS www.theentertainmentcritic.com www.theentert GIRL: RECIP... Continue

Tagged: girl, books, theatre, book, television

Started by James Myers Apr 16

Promo Opp

Hello all, I'm having two book events this month and invite any and all who is interested in sending promotional materials, cds or even books to be given out in raffles, goodie bags and/or part of ... Continue

Tagged: raffle, promo, gift

Started by NikkiNicole Apr 11

How Low is the Down Low?! How Do I Confess to My Wife?

Just How Low is the Down Low! Reading is What We Do Bookclub hosts a community forum discussion based on an anonymous blog post, left on author G-natti's MySpace blog. Meet us on Friday, April 19... Continue

Started by Sankofa BookClub Center Apr 11

Characters of Lust by LeBlanc

Attention Readers: Qboro Books presents "Characters of Lust" by LeBlanc $14.95 US / ISBN: 1-933967-39-0 Get your copy today at Walmart, Amazon. com, Barnes & Nobles, Waldens, Urban Knowledg... Continue

Tagged: network, sankofa, authors, black, creations

Started by Sankofa BookClub Center Apr 4

Monica Carter Tagore: 'Hope', 'change' have impact beyond presidential stump speeches

Knowledge Wealth Series P. O. Box 52482, Shreveport, LA 71135; (318) 364-8413 Contact: A. Tagore (318) 364-8413 a@knowledgewealthseries.com March 28, 2008 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 'Hope', 'chang... Continue

Tagged: ella, network, monica, sankofa, authors

Started by Sankofa BookClub Center Apr 3

Monica Carter Tagore Launches eTour with EDC Creations
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Author and speaker Monica Carter Tagore Monica Carter Tagore is a successful business owner and award-winning author, who reveals her key to achievement, in her book Zoom Power: Your Key to ... Continue

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Started by Sankofa BookClub Center. Last reply by Sankofa BookClub Center Apr 3.

A Letter To Relentless Aaron

Relentless Aaron, My name is Monique and I am writing to commend you on your accomplishments in the “writing game”. You are not only an inspiration but a walking billboard to success. I recently ... Continue

Tagged: relentless+aaron, novels, books, readers, book+fans

Started by Relentless Aaron Apr 1

Are There Rules for Christian Writers?
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In a different group a fellow author asked whether or not it is appropriate for a Christian writer to give thanks to God if his/her book contains excessive profanity, sex, and/or violence. On the h... Continue

Tagged: christian, books, fiction, truth, writers

Started by Karen O'Bannon. Last reply by Karen O'Bannon Apr 5.

SLS Intimate Conversations Showcase with author Linda Herman

SLS Intimate Conversations Showcase with author Linda Herman Recently Ella Curry, CEO of EDC Creations (www.edc-creations.com) and founder of the Sankofa Literary Society (www.sankofaliterarysoc... Continue

Tagged: network, ban, authors, sankofa, xpress

Started by Sankofa BookClub Center Mar 21

Award Winning Author Cheryl Lacey Donovan to Host Series of Teleconferences for Upcoming Release

For Immediate Release April 2008 Shayla Simone Peace In The Storm Publishing P.O. Box 1152 Pocono Summit, PA 18346 (862) 215-2980 phone (570) 643-6424 fax books@peaceinthestormpublishing.com Tele... Continue

Tagged: violence, release, abuse, mother, parenting

Started by Cheryl Mar 19

Award Winning Author Cheryl Lacey Donovan to Host Series of Teleconferences for Upcoming Release

Tagged: violence, mothers, release, abuse, parenting

Started by Cheryl Mar 19

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