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Meet ReShonda Tate Billingsley - today at All the Buzz
The Devil is a Lie Blog Tour with ReShonda Tate Billingsley starts today. Stop by All the Buzz this morning to learn more about ReShonda and the book, The Devil is a Lie, and then come back this af...
Tagged: reshonda-tate-billingsley-t..., the-devil-is-a-lie
Started by Renee Williams 2 hours ago.
It's Brenda Jackson day - contests, interview & more!
In celebration of her 66th release, Intimate Seduction, today has been declared Brenda Jackson day. Brenda is one of my all-time favorite authors, so I am proud to bring the celebration to All the ...
Tagged: author, romance, intimate-seduction, brenda-jackson
Started by Renee Williams Jun 30.
Brand New Reviews & Interviews!
All new literary treats for your enjoyment! Among our latest offerings: a moving collection of poignant verse, a cautionary tale of the damning effects of compulsion, and a mystery within a mystery...
Tagged: publishers, interviews, authors, apex, reviews
Started by Apex Reviews Jun 26.
Worth a Thousand Words by Stacy Hawkins Adamsn
It's all about Worth a Thousand Words by Stacy Hawkins Adams today at All the Buzz! Stop by and check it out! http://allthebuzzreviews.com/?p=1226 Thanks Williams All the Buzz
Started by Renee Williams Jun 25.
June 30, 2009 has been declared author Brenda Jackson Day
FOR UPCOMING RELEASE Contact: The GRITS COM Literary Service 526 Kingwood Drive, Ste 404 Kingwood, TX 77339 281-973-6919 June 30, 2009 has been declared Brenda Jackson Day Romance readers get re...
Tagged: author, best-selling, Brenda-Jackson, fiction, romance
Started by Marlive Jun 24.
Final day - Isaiah 40:31 Blog Tour with Kimberly Cash Tate
It's the final day of the Isaiah 40:31 Inspirational Blog Tour, and I invite you to stop by All the Buzz today and be inspired by the message Kimberly Cash Tate has shared. Stop by and check it out...
Started by Renee Williams Jun 19.
Day 4 - Isaiah 40:31 Inspirational Blog Tour wih Lily Ratliff
It's day four of the Isaiah 40:31 Inspirational Blog Tour, and I invite you to stop by Urban Christian Fiction Today today and soar like an eagle with Lily Ratliff. Lily has a "right on time" devot...
Started by Renee Williams Jun 18.
Day three - Isaiah 40:31 Inspirational Blog Tour with Sherri Lewis
It's day three of the Isaiah 40:31 Inspirational Blog Tour, and I invite you to stop by All the Buzz today and be encouraged by the wonderful message Sherri Lewis has for today. Stop by and check i...
Started by Renee Williams Jun 17.
Be inspired by MaRita Teague - today at All the Buzz!
Facing uncertainty in your life? Don’t know if you can hold on for one more second? Is worry burdening you down? If so, stop by All the Buzz today and read MaRita Teague's inspirational message, a...
Started by Renee Williams Jun 15.
Get ready to be inspired!
Facing uncertainty in your life? Don’t know if you can hold on for one more second? Is worry burdening you down? If so, I encourage you to follow the Isaiah 40:31 Inspirational Blog Tour the week ...
Started by Renee Williams Jun 14.
Brand New Reviews & Interviews!
A veritable cornucopia of new literary treats! Included among our latest offerings: a stirring account of the vicissitudes of love, a dynamic tale of a post-apocalyptic pre-teen badass, and an insp...
Tagged: publishers, interviews, authors, apex, reviews
Started by Apex Reviews Jun 14.
Summer reading with Anointed Authors - today at All the Buzz!
Anointed Authors on Tour consists of seven award-winning, bestselling authors of Christian fiction and non-fiction publications with a commitment to write and/or publish integrity-based literature,...
Started by Renee Williams Jun 8.
Meet MaRita Teague
Stop by All the Buzz today and meet debut Christian Fiction author MaRita Teague! http://allthebuzzreviews.com/?p=971
Tagged: the-taste-of-good-fruit, christian-fiction, all-the-buzz, marita-teague
Started by Renee Williams Jun 2.
Brand New Reviews & Interviews!
Delicious new literary treats for every appetite! Among our latest offerings: an inspiring instant poetic classic, a moving story of enduring love, and a cautionary tale about discovering the true ...
Tagged: publishers, interviews, authors, apex, reviews
Started by Apex Reviews May 21.
Join the Victorious Magazine Launch Celebration
Stop by All the Buzz today to learn more about Victorious Magazine and featured columnist, Carla Nix. VICTORIOUS Magazine is the cornerstone of our public communication, providing access to articl...
Tagged: victorious-magazine, virtual-tour
Started by Renee Williams May 16.
Mom's the Word Blog Tour with Marilynn Griffith
Marilynn Griffith stops by All the Buzz today to provide a peek into her world of motherhood and family. She’s the author of eight novels, mother to seven children, wife to a deacon and proof of Go...
Tagged: virtual-book-tour, mom's-the-word, marilynn-griffith
Started by Renee Williams May 12.
Live Your Joy by Bonnie St. John - Virtual Book Tour
Stop by All the Buzz today to learn how to Live Your Joy! Download joy tips & learn more about the author Bonnie St. John. http://allthebuzzreviews.com/?p=732 You can also view the Live Your ...
Tagged: inspirational, motivational, books, author, bonnie-st-john
Started by Renee Williams Apr 28.
Win a copy of Live Your Joy by Bonnie St. John
This week at All the Buzz, enter to win a copy of Live Your Joy by Bonnie St. John. The contest starts today, and ends April 19, 2009. Remember, only one entry per person. Please feel free to forwa...
Tagged: motivational, inspirational, live-your-joy, author, bonnie-st-john
Started by Renee Williams Apr 9.
Celebrate the South today!
Celebrate the south with author Patricia Neely-Dorsey today at All the Buzz! http://www.allthebuzzreviews.com
Tagged: author, poetry, books, virtual-tour, patricia-neely-dorsey
Started by Renee Williams Apr 6.
When Love Comes Around by Victoria Wells
When Love Comes Around' by Victoria Wells is on sale now where ever books are sold and online at Amazon.com! Hear the Author Podcast!
Tagged: Wells, Victoria, romance, fiction
Started by Marlive Apr 5.
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Comment by Author Stephanie Morris on May 9, 2009 at 11:33am -
Better Late Than Never has received a glowing review! Check it out!
Better Late Than Never Book Review
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Comment by kimberly reese on May 7, 2009 at 8:15am - i ove black books is anyone reading any good books
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Comment by KIM HAFFORD on April 28, 2009 at 1:04pm -
TO ALL OF US WHO HAS TEENAGERS HERE ARE SOME BOOKS NOT THEY WOULD INTERESTING BUT SO SHOULD WE
THE BULLY BY PAUL LANGAN
SOMEONE TO LOVE ME BY ANNE SCRAFF
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Comment by KIM HAFFORD on April 28, 2009 at 1:02pm
- thanks for the invite. If you have check it out LIL LOUIS BOOK THE DIARY OF A MAN (SEARCHING FOR A GOOD WOMAN) IT IS VERY GOOD BOOK
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Comment by Author Stephanie Morris on April 12, 2009 at 5:42pm
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TITLE: Better Late Than Never
AUTHOR: Stephanie Morris
AUTHOR URL: http://www.stephaniemorris.webs.com
GENRE/THEME: Interracial Sensual Romance
PUBLISHER: Amira Press
ISBN: 978-1-935348-31-3
RELEASE DATE: April 10, 2009
URL TO THE BUYING PAGE: http://www.amirapress.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=37_43&products_id=211
BLURB:
Kristen Smith loves to work with children and her life-long dream of opening her own childcare center has finally come true. Everything couldn’t be more perfect until her high school sweetheart walks through front door with his son in tow. Randy Stroud was the "one" that she has never gotten over. She has never understood why he’d ended their relationship but it was obvious that he’d moved and she was more than willing to pretend that she has.
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Comment by Tabitha = The Edutainer on March 3, 2009 at 2:05am
- Hey everyone. It's been a minute since I stopped by. I wish all of you continued success in your endeavors.
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Comment by K iesha B on January 7, 2009 at 6:20pm
- hello! all
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Comment by Voncele Savage on December 23, 2008 at 6:02pm -
Hey out there. Just joined. Looking forward to meeting and greeting online. I have 2 books under my belt, about domestic violence. Working on my 1st fiction. Wish me luck.,
Voncele (www.savagehouse.net)
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Comment by TL James on December 23, 2008 at 5:50pm
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So what does the bailout plan give us . . . 16 Replies
Millions of taxpayers, thousands of businesses and groups as diverse as solar power developers and natural disaster victims will see tax relief with the House vote Friday to approve and send to the...
Tagged: bailout-plan, economic-crisis
Started by Marlive in Politics. Last reply by wizthom Nov. 1, 2008.
Remembering 9/11 4 Replies
I'll personally never forget that fateful day... working from home, I watched it all unfold right before my eyes, on the television... it was horrifying. My favorite American city... my favorite ...
Tagged: centers, center, 911, September, 11
Started by Wil in Remembering When.... Last reply by Leslie May 24.
Remembering Hurricane Katrina 6 Replies
August 29th marks the 3rd anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. Let us all take a moment to stop and reflect, remember, and pray for all those affected by the storm.
Started by Renee Williams in General Discussions. Last reply by Wil Sep. 1, 2008.
obama shame on obama ,,georgia envaded by russia may have sealed obama fate
A Trip of a Different Kind Much hoopla surrounded Barack Obama's recent trip to the Middle East and western Europe: his quick drop-ins to Iraq and Afghanistan ("Hi! Bye!"); the faux "listening...
Started by wizthom in Politics Aug. 16, 2008.
why obama wont get elected ,yes blacks do read seee
ANN COULTER Jonathan Livingston Obama I’ve caught Obama fever! Obamamania, Obamarama, Obama, Obama, Obama. (I just pray to God this is clean, renewable electricity I’m feeling.) Only white guilt...
Started by wizthom in Politics Aug. 15, 2008.
Time To Save Our Children 7 Replies
LET THEM KILL ONE ANOTHER by: David W. Johnson, Jr. Why should our enemies care if we rob and kill one another If we destroy one another, it saves them from having to do it African Americans, wake...
Started by David W. Johnson, Jr. in Social Leaders. Last reply by David W. Johnson, Jr. Aug. 18, 2008.
There's Self-Publishing Wealth In Your Future
Hi Everyone! Finally, what we promised is ready!!! Self-publishing Your Way to Wealth. It is in your future because it is a positive impact in the lives of those you touch. It overpowers inflation...
Tagged: resources, succeed., success, teleseminar, ebook
Started by Martha Tucker in General Discussions Jun. 23, 2008.
Win A Book: Meet Author Ivan Wright Here at The Urban Book Lounge 3 Replies
Join Author Ivan Wright on his virtual book tour! Ivan will be available on The People's Lounge ( Urban Book Lounge) for questions June 9th - 15th Those of you who have enjoyed his first nove...
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Started by Dawnny Ruby Platinum Book PR in General Discussions. Last reply by Dawnny Ruby Platinum Book PR Jun. 16, 2008.
Starting a Music Blog, feeling a bit lost. 2 Replies
First of all, I would like to introduce myself. My name is Demi'urge. It's not my real name but it's one of my most comfortable ones (hey I can use that in a poem.) I am a poet, a somewhat music en...
Started by Demi'urge in General Discussions. Last reply by Kevin Fulton Sep. 7, 2008.
Getting healthy is killing me! 12 Replies
I can honestly say that I am completely amazed that I'm actually contributing to this forum discussion about weight! But I have to go on the record and say -- getting in shape . . . getting healthy...
Started by Marlive in Healthy Living. Last reply by slaine Apr. 18, 2008.
iTunes Top 10 SPOKEN WORD. Click to visit the Apple iTunes Store to view the rest or buy your favorites!
7. The Mining Economy - Robert Martinez
The Mining Economy by Robert Martinez from the album Puerto Rico: Its History: Pre-1943 to the Present1. Who’s On First - Abbott & Costello
Who’s On First by Abbott & Costello from the album Who's On First2. The Dongle of Donald Trefusis: Episode 1 - Stephen Fry
The Dongle of Donald Trefusis: Episode 1 by Stephen Fry from the album The Dongle of Donald Trefusis: Episode 19. The Indians - Robert Martinez
The Indians by Robert Martinez from the album Puerto Rico: Its History: Pre-1943 to the Present3. The Declaration of Independence - George Flynn
The Declaration of Independence by George Flynn from the album Words of Freedom - Men of Honor6. The Sugar Cycle - Robert Martinez
The Sugar Cycle by Robert Martinez from the album Puerto Rico: Its History: Pre-1943 to the Present4. Farewell Speech (1939) - Lou Gehrig
Farewell Speech (1939) by Lou Gehrig from the album The Pride of the Yankees & Great Baseball Moments8. The Spanish Conquerors - Robert Martinez
The Spanish Conquerors by Robert Martinez from the album Puerto Rico: Its History: Pre-1943 to the Present5. Guided Meditaion: Guided Yoga Meditation With Dr Marcus Daniel for Deep Meditation & Sleep - Yoga Meditation Music
Guided Meditaion: Guided Yoga Meditation With Dr Marcus Daniel for Deep Meditation & Sleep by Yoga Meditation Music from the album Guided Meditaion: Guided Yoga Meditation With Dr Marcus Daniel for Deep Meditation & Sleep - Single10. The Land - Robert Martinez
The Land by Robert Martinez from the album Puerto Rico: Its History: Pre-1943 to the Present© The People's Lounge. All rights reserved.
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