4th Annual Boston Book Bazaar

Boston’s Fourth Annual Book Bazaar
October 18, 2008 12-7pm
Roxbury Center for Arts at Hibernian Hall
182-186 Dudley Street
Roxbury, MA 02119




The Boston Book Bazaar has returned!

For it's fourth year, the Boston Book Bazaar is the largest book fair in the New England area hosting over 30 best selling and emerging authors all under one roof. Created by best selling author Nishawnda Ellis in 2004 with a mission to add more color and diversity to the Boston literary community and support small press and self published authors, the Boston Book Bazaar has been a tremendous success. Each year as the doors open, thousands of book lovers attend to purchase hot titles, meet their favorite authors, acquaint themselves with new authors,
participate in panel discussions, and win free books and giveaways! Plus aspiring writers have the opportunity to learn how to get their book published. It's definitely the place to be for all things literary this fall.


This event is free to the public.
Don't miss this chance to be apart of Boston's hottest literary scene

For more info contact:
Nishawnda@nishawndaellis.com

The fourth annual Boston Book Bazaar is dedicated to
the memory of Lloyd Hart Jr. of The Black Library Booksellers

Isaac Hayes Tribute

Isaac Lee Hayes, Jr.
August 20, 1942 - August 10, 2008


He'll always be a bad mutha (shut yo' mouth!).
Rest in Peace.

Actor and Comedian Bernie Mac Dies

Actor and comedian Bernie Macsuccumbed to complications from pneumonia this morning. He was only 50 years old. Fans of the sometimes controversial but wildly funny comedian are shocked and saddened to learn of his passing. Please click on the link below for an article that briefly chronicles the South Side Chicago native's life and career. You can also enjoy this Youtube video of the Mac doing what he enjoyed... making us laugh. I'm sure he'll be making them laugh in heaven now. Our thoughts and prayers are with the his family. May God's peace, grace and mercy surround you.

Bernie Mac article

Bernie Mac talks to Tavis Smiley about his love for comedy.



Clip from the movie Guess Who



Please note: This video contains strong language.
Hey, it's stand-up comedy!


Books by Bernie Mac

Tyler Perry's The Family That Preys

Urban Books Presents "From My Front Porch"

About the book:

From My Front Porch

After college graduation, Rayanne Wilson leaves her small South Carolina town for New York City to chase her dream of being a wealthy, famous playwright. She meets Ralph Underwood, a wealthy man ten years her senior, falls deeply in love with him and begins living the life of a young, wealthy socialite. When a family crisis takes Rayanne back to South Carolina to care for her mother and nurse her alcoholic brother, she and Ralph are faced with the challenge of a long distance relationship. Under the strain of all of her responsibilities, Rayanne’s relationship with Ralph flounders and she is devastated when she learns he’s been unfaithful. Rayanne discovers love again when she meets Scott Christopher, a wonderful man ten years her junior. Her failed relationship with Ralph takes a new turn when he tries to rekindle their romance. But Rayanne has learned the hard way that love is as love does. Saying no to Ralph and yes to Scott is one of the easiest decisions she’s had to make in a very long time.


Pick up your copy today!
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Waldenbooks, Friday, Aug 29, Columbia, SC
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All signings are from 2 - 6 PM

About the author:

Writing sensation Minnie Dix wants her fans to know that she is writing as Leigh McKnight for the rerelease of her classic novel, From My Front Porch. Ms. Dix is
a South Carolina native. After living in New York for twelve years and working at Reader’s Digest, she moved back to South Carolina where she currently resides. Minnie also has a series of children's books designed to teach children a variety of age appropriate life lessons. The Oak Trees That Talk (one for each season) are found to be impressive by parents and educators.

About this edition:
Paperback, 304 pages
Urban Books
August 01, 2008

ISBN13: 9781599830438

ISBN: 1599830434

Writers Looking for Funds Find Hope!

Writers at every stage of their career need funds to continue their work. Whether you're an emerging author, a freelance writer or a seasoned novelist, you will find yourself searching for the next payday at some point.

Perhaps you are in need of information on a specific writing aspect instead. That is precisely how I came across the web site Funds For Writers. Writers, meet C. Hope Clark,
author and freelance writer. Hope offers writers sage advice and many avenues to find the money needed to further their careers.

Funds For Writers makes available a wealth of free information for writers trying to find a bit of help. In addition, Hope has several books available for purchase to guide writers along their chosen career path. Her web site has garnered the 101 Best Web Sites for Writers award - by Writer's Digest - for the past eight years. That honor speaks for itself.




Writers, whether you are looking to find money to print or market your book or words of wisdom and encouragement to inspire you, you'll certainly find it all and a little Hope (pun intended) at the Funds For Writers web site. Sign up for Hope's free newsletters -- there's even one for children.
Browse information on grants, contests, markets for your work and other resources.

The path to becoming a successful writer is difficult at best. Hope is making it a bit more tolerable for us all! Thanks, Hope! Did I mention that she's a Carolina Girl? Oh yeah!

Paris Hilton's Reply to John McCain

See more funny videos at Funny or Die

Morgan Freeman, Bernie Mac Remain Hospitalized

Actor Morgan Freeman, who has a long and distinguished career as one of Hollywood's leading men, remains hospitalized after a car accident on Sunday night. It is being reported that Freeman thinks he may have fallen asleep at the wheel of his passenger's 1997 Nissan Maxima but he is not certain. A witness told the Mississippi Highway Patrol that he saw the vehicle flip several times before coming to rest upright in a ditch.


Freeman had surgery to his left arm and hand to reconnect nerves and repair damage suffered in the accident which required the use of the jaws of life to remove him and the passenger from the wreckage. He is said to be in "good spirits" and looking forward to a speedy release.


The 71-year-old actor won an Oscar for his performance in the film Million Dollar Baby and stars in The Dark Knight which is currently in theaters. Other films include The Bucket List, Kiss The Girls, The Shawshank Redemption, Seven, Driving Miss Daisy, Gone, Baby, Gone, Amistad, Lean On Me, and Glory.


Also hospitalized is popular comedian and actor Bernie Mac of The Bernie Mac Show and The Kings of Comdey. Mac is undergoing treatment for pneumonia. He also suffers from an obscure condition known as sarcoidosis, which is said to be in remission. Reportedly, the actor has not suffered with symptons since 2005.



Although the condition affects tens of thousands in the U.S., it is still not a well known illness. Categorized as an immune system disorder, sarcoidosis causes difficulty breathing, inflammation in the neck and chest lymph nodes, and the breakout of bumps and ulcers on the skin. African Americans are more prone to this illness than whites with African America being affected twice as much as the men. Currently, no cure for sarcoidosis has been discovered. For additional information on sarcoidosis, please visit these websites... The Mayo Clinic, The American Lung Association. In addition, Judith Graham of the Chicago Tribune has an excellent blog on this and other medical conditions.

Wendy Williams' Interview with Omarosa

Syndicated radio talk show host Wendy Williams has a new talk show that is currently showing in limited areas (Los Angeles, New York and another city or two). Here is a two part video clip of the interview that she did with Omarosa. Can you say "cat fight"?

Michael Angelo Batio Double-Guitar Solo

My son, who is determined to teach himself to become a metal guitarist, showed me this video. He thought that this guy is absolutely amazing. I agree. At one point, he turns the guitars upside down, still playing. Fascinating!

Jennifer Hudson Spotlight

I heard this song on the radio and loved it instantly even though I had no idea who the artist was with the powerful pipes. It's none other than Jennifer Hudson doing her thang! Take a listen.

Congratulations on 25 Years of Your Best Work, Dee!

To my dear friend, Dee,

You must have done something right for IBM to keep you
around for 25 years! I commissioned this poem just for you.

Love,
Connie E. Lewis


Congratulations on 25 Years of Your Best Work, Dee!

You’ve given 25 years of dedicated service to IBM
This is truly a milestone in your stellar career
IBM is commemorating your achievement with your induction to the
Quarter Century Club
Debora “Dee” Carey, it couldn’t happen to a better person, my friend
so dear

As an exemplary employee, you set standards others strive to attain
Always on time, attentive to your duties and giving more than is required
You’re enthusiastic about your work and it shows
Dee, your career has been brilliant… absolutely inspired

But to me, your best work has been rendered as a God-fearing yet
fearless warrior for God, a devoted mother and a true friend
That is what has impressed me the most, I must say
So witty, funny, pleasant and caring, you bring joy to our lives
As you continue with your career and move forward in life may God
grant you divine favor, blessings and peace each day


Sunida E.York ©2008 All Rights Reserved

A Good Book Bookstore & Gift Shop

A Good Book Bookstore & Gift Shop

Just Too Good To be True
by E. Lynn Harris

Harris serves up a treat that will capture and enchant audiences everywhere-a big, bold, and irresistible novel about football, family, and secrets.

Brady Bledsoe and his mother, Carmyn, have a strong relationship. A single mother, faithful churchgoer, and the owner of several successful Atlanta beauty salons, Carmyn has devoted herself to her son and his dream of becoming a professional football player. Brady has always followed her lead, including becoming a member of the church's "Celibacy Circle." Now in his senior year at college, the smart, and very handsome, Brady is a lead contender for the Heisman Trophy and a spot in the NFL.

As sports agents hover around Brady, Barrett, a beautiful and charming cheerleader, sets her mind on tempting the celibate Brady and getting a piece of his multimillion-dollar future-but is that all she wants from him, and is she acting alone?

Carmyn is determined to protect her son. She's also determined to protect the secret she's kept from Brady his whole life. As things heat up on campus and Carmyn and Brady's idyllic relationship starts to crumble, mother and son begin to wonder about the other-are you just too good to be true?

A sweeping novel about mothers and sons, football and beauty shops, secrets and lies, JUST TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE has all the ingredients that have made E. Lynn Harris a bestselling author: family, friendship, faith, and love.


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Contest for Children's Book Writers

Moonbeam Children's Book Awards

"Celebrating youthful curiosity, discovery and learning through books and reading."

Entry now open in 30 categories - Just $95 per entry until August 16th
New categories include Children's Poetry, Environmental Issues and Spanish Language Book
Click here to download complete guidelines and entry form:
http://www.moonbeamawards.com/Moonbeam2008GuidelinesFinal.pdf

Announcing the call for entries into the second annual Moonbeam Children's Book Awards www.MoonbeamAwards.com, designed to honor the year's best children's books, authors and illustrators. The new book awards program is accepting entries until August 16th, 2008 for books with 2007 or 2008 copyrights or that were released in 2007 or 2008, and is open to authors, illustrators, and publishers of children's books written in English and intended for the North American market.


Presented by Jenkins Group and IndependentPublisher.com, the Moonbeam Children's Book Awards are intended to bring increased recognition to exemplary children's books and their creators, and to support childhood literacy and life-long reading. Awards will be given in 30 categories covering the full range of subjects, styles and age groups that children's books are written and published in today.

The inaugural Moonbeam Awards were a huge success, says Jim Barnes, Awards Director at Jenkins Group. We had a great turnout of support from the children's book publishing community, and we're going to make this year's awards even better. Last year we recognized a wonderfully diverse group of authors and publishers, from first-timers to seasoned veterans, and the award-winners make up an amazing "must-read" list of books for kids.

Click here to view last year's results, photos, etc: http://www.independentpublisher.com/article.php?page=1192
Jenkins Group has been involved in book packaging, marketing and distribution since 1988, and many of its founders and employees now have children and grandchildren who strongly influence the company culture with their youthful exuberance and love of books.



We all have kids, grandkids, nieces and nephews, and we all recognize the role books play in enriching children's lives, says company founder Jerrold Jenkins, father of four children ranging from ages 5 to 15. As our society has gotten more complex and growing up has become more complicated, children's book authors and publishers have risen to the occasion, creating books that not only celebrate the joys of childhood, but also help families deal with its challenges. We want to recognize and reward the best of these books and bring them to the attention of parents, booksellers, librarians and to the kids themselves.

Click here to enter online:
http://www.moonbeamawards.com/entry.php

Click here to download complete guidelines and entry form:
http://www.moonbeamawards.com/Moonbeam2008GuidelinesFinal.pdfTo learn more about the Moonbeam Children's Book Awards visit www.MoonbeamAwards.com

Questions? Contact Jim Barnes, Awards Director
email: jimb@bookpublishing.com
phone: 1.800.644.0133 x1011

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Judge Hatchett Puts Another Child on "New Hope Road"

This young man was on an episode of Judge Hatchett that aired today. His mother had written in to the show asking for assistance to turn her son's life around before it ended in tragedy. He had joined a gang and she was afraid for his life. You Judge Hatchett fans know that she always knows exactly who to call for a little help. This time, she called on a young R&B artist named Lyfe Jennings and Cle "Bone" Sloan to intervene on Tre's behalf. Lyfe helped him make the following video.

Judge Hatchett passed along some sage advice that she received from her father which I will attempt to quote here... "No matter what type of problems you have in your life, if you'd just continue to move forward, you'll get to a point in the road where you can't see the problems anymore when you look back. Just turn the corner and head down New Hope Road."

I think that for a 15-year-old (maybe only 14-years-old), he did a great job! Check him out on Youtube and leave him an encouraging comment. Tre said that he plans to encourage his friends to turn the corner and change their lives for the better as well.

Barack Obama... The Next U.S. President

I wrote this in February but never got the chance to type it up.

Congratulations on your Democratic Presidential nomination, Senator Obama!


Obama


I used to think that I’d vote for Hillary
But I think that Obama is the man to set us free
We’ve been held hostage now for eight long years
By overspending on a fraudulent war and exaggerated fears

No need to dwell on the past with the future in front of us,
bright as the morning sun rising
Of course, that’s Senator Obama… an intelligent, charismatic,
innovative, refreshing, strong, capable leader who’s enterprising
Barack has the vision… he shares Martin’s dream
To unite America… not have it separated by an economic or
racial seam

He wants to help the poor and minorities cross the great divide
With decent jobs, affordable health care, access to an education
and restoration of self-pride
“Yes, we can!” It’s Barack’s belief. It’s his motto
If you believe, vote for Obama! Put him in the White House
and watch America grow!

Barack Obama has inspired scores of young people to vote
And prompted those who can remember to reminisce on
a Kennedy, King note
He is exactly what this ailing country needs to heal and improve
With Obama at the helm, the United States of America can, in a
positive direction, turn and move



Sunida E. York ©2008 All Rights Reserved

Get Published Through This Book Contest

This one's for the writer in you! If you are an unpublished author,
this may be your ticket to getting your book published. Get those
fingers typing... the deadline is July 1, 2008!!



220 Communications Announces Book Contest To Publish an Author

Chicago IL- 220 Communications is looking to assist a new author
in realizing their dream by publishing their debut title. The
"Publishing Your Dream" contest will award a one book contract
to the winner along with a one year marketing contract with
220 Communications.

Entrants will provide:
* Biography
* The first 3 chapters of their book
* A one page synopsis of the story from beginning to end

A panel of judges will select three finalists to be announced
in August 2008. The winner will be announced at the 5th Annual
Authors and Artists Chicago event in September. Winners will
receive a one year marketing services contract with
220 Communications, their title published in early 2009, a launch
event marking the release, and participation in 220 Communications
book events including Authors and Artists 2009. The book will be
the debut title on the "220 Books" Imprint.

Contestants can e-mail their entries to:
info@220communicat ions.com (mailto:info@220communications.com) .
Entries must be complete, incomplete entries will not be accepted.
Deadline for entries is July 1st, 2008


220 Communications is the parent company for online art gallery
Kreationsart. com and online media (books, music, film)
site BUY220.com.

The company is dedicated to the marketing and promotion of the
arts using a positive and innovative approach. The organization
stresses unity through diversity and supports a diverse clientele
including visual and musical artists, and published authors.
220 Books is the company's latest venture. 220 Communications
hosted or participated in over 20 events last year.

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LeBron James

I don't usually follow sports programs but this was worth noting.

Happy Birthday, Luther!

Today, April 20, marks the birth of Luther Vandross. Any connoisseur of great music, especially love songs, knows his work. For a detailed biography, click here. If you are interested in hearing song clips or adding to your Luther Vandross collection, click here.

I wrote this poem back when this soulful singer was still trying to recover from his stroke. His Mom had been on the Tom Joyner Morning Show doing an interview. She said he was worried that his fans would forget him. That could never happen!

What's your favorite Luther tune? He has so many that it's difficult to choose. I think my all time favorite is There's Nothing Better Than Love, his duet with Gregory Hines. But then there's A House Is Not A Home, If This World Were Mine, Dance With My Father, Never Too Much,Any Love, Stop To Love, Your Secret Love, She Loves Me Back, If Only For One Night... woo! Luther was a bad boy (and still is)! Notice the number of times the word "love" appears in the titles of his songs. He was all about love. A Luther fix follows the poem. Enjoy!

And Luther, if you're listening, we still love you!


Dear Luther


When I heard that velvety voice for the first time
I thought a voice so smooth, sexy, and inviting should be a crime
And so I was hooked, effortlessly reeled in from the start
The sensuous, soulful singer known as Luther musically captured my heart

He could sing anything at all and grab hold of my ear
Luther sang ballads and fun up-tempo tunes with an ease crystal clear
Emotion flowed freely from his soul through that handsome voice
Making him not only mine, but legions of fans’ choice

Truly a talented force, Luther writes, sings, and produces as well
One listen to his magic and you’re hopelessly under his spell
For years, fans of all ages have been touched and blessed by his music
It’s the serious, really-can-sing, no fluff lyrics that get to the bones and stick

Now recovering from a setback that I call a much needed rest
Sir Vandross, fans are patiently awaiting the return of the best
You have our love and devotion always and forever
Remember you? Dear Luther, we will forget you never!


Sunida E. York ©July 28, 2004 All Rights Reserved

Martin Luther King, Jr. --- A Heart Full Of Grace

A Heart Full of Grace

Completing high school at the tender age of fifteen was just the
beginning of an impressive legacy…
A life defined by a quest to ensure that blacks could truly live free
No matter where he had to travel, wherever he was needed,
Martin Luther King, Jr. was there
The burdens of the poor, the down-trodden, the beleaguered to share

He organized marches, sit-ins and boycotts and participated in them without pause
He wrote and delivered speeches and sermons and published books
and articles to further Black America’s cause
Then a single bullet found its mark on April 4, 1968
Silencing the voice of an orator known as a powerful force for peace
and love but a threat to hate

That piece of metal fueled and driven by hate did not succeed as planned
Forty years after Dr. King’s assassination, he is still respected as a
national hero, a leader and a great man
His speeches are still played and quoted. They still inspire those who
pursue justice, peace and equality…
Those who fight for the rights of those who are unable to, just as
Dr. King fought for a better life for you and for me

He worked tirelessly to break the bonds of racism, injustice and
inequality that ensnared the black race
Without anger, without hostility, without violence; but, with a
heart full of grace
Martin embodied his own words… “…a soul generated by love”…
And his teachings guide us even as he is watching from a
mountain top or a place in the promised land above



Sunida E. York © 2008 All Rights Reserved