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The Urban Book Lounge

The Urban Book Lounge is a place for African-American Authors, Poets and aspiring Writers. Here we expose the world to reading, writing, resources, interviews, book reviews, self-publishing, and much more.

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Meet Life Changing Books Authors

Meet Life Changing Books Authorsand the CEO Azarel SmallwoodLife…Continue

Started by Ella Curry Mar 1, 2011.

What Mother Never Told Me Blog Tour

The What Mother Never Told Me Blog Tour with Donna Hill starts today atAll the Buzz!  Stop by, listen to an audio excerpt from the book, jointhe discussion and be entered to win an autographed novel…Continue

Started by Renee Williams Apr 19, 2010.

Book Promo: Need a Valentine?

Ladies, are you partial to sexy men who play smooth jazz? Can you appreciate aman who knows how to wine and dine a woman, right? But more importantly, do youneed a Valentine Sunday 2/14/2010?If you…Continue

Tags: Raphael-Baptiste, LaConnie-Taylor-Jones, contemporary-romance, protagonist, twitter

Started by Marlive Feb 12, 2010.

SistahFaith Blog Tour - It's Time to Heal

This five day blog tour will introduce you to the contributing writers behind the anthology, Sistahfaith: True Stories of Hope and Healing.ABOUT THE BOOKIs there no balm in Gilead? Is there no…Continue

Started by Renee Williams Feb 8, 2010.

Open Hearts Blog Tour with Victoria Wells

Please join Victoria today and all this week as she celebrates the release of her new book, Key To My Heart, during her Open Hearts Blog Tour! It starts today at…Continue

Started by Renee Williams Feb 8, 2010.

The Healthy Heart Blog Tour with Rhonda McKnight, author of Secrets and Lies

Stop by, learn more about Rhonda and enter to win some great prizes!…Continue

Started by Renee Williams Feb 1, 2010.

How would you define Victorious Living?

I invite you to stop by All the Buzz today and share your thoughts!Check it out! - http://allthebuzzreviews.com/?p=1660Have a great…Continue

Started by Renee Williams Jan 11, 2010.

THE CHRISTMAS STORY-POEM

MAN WITH THE GOLDEN WINGSbyVernon J. Davis Jr.It is Christmas Eveand the snow is fallingon a lonely little housein the countryside.Come..., let us go inside and listen.In this house, a little girl…Continue

Tags: Golden, Wings, Mother, Girl, Man

Started by VERNON DAVIS JR. Dec 4, 2009.

Meet Aisha Gant, aka A. Life, today at All the Buzz

I invite you to stop by All the Buzz today and meet author Aisha Gant aka A. Life, author of the new book, Secret Wounds and Hidden Pain.Check it out! -…Continue

Started by Renee Williams Dec 4, 2009.

Meet Jewell Powell, author of Marriage 101

I invite you to stop by All the Buzz today and meet author Jewell Powell, author of the new book, Marriage 101. Join in the discussion and be entered to win a great gift pack!Check it out! -…Continue

Started by Renee Williams Nov 16, 2009.

Ingredients for Prayer Blog Tour

I invite you to stop by All the Buzz and meet Christian author Eric Lambert, Jr., author of the new book, Ingredients for Prayer.Check it out! -…Continue

Started by Renee Williams Oct 26, 2009.

Endless Love Virtual Tour day 14 - Holly Jacobs and Staying in Love

It's day fourteen, the final day, of the Endless Love Virtual Tour and Holly Jacobs is sharing her thoughts on staying in love. You don't want to miss this! Stop by A Hopeful Romantic and check it…Continue

Started by Renee Williams Oct 17, 2009.

Endless Love Virtual Tour day 13 - Evelyn Palfrey and Happily Ever After

It's day thirteen of the Endless Love Virtual Tour and Evelyn Palfrey is sharing her thoughts on happily ever after. You don't want to miss this! Stop by A Hopeful Romantic and check it out. Stop by…Continue

Started by Renee Williams Oct 16, 2009.

Endless Love Virtual Tour day 12 - Beverly Jenkins and Romantic Destinations

It's day twelve of the Endless Love Virtual Tour and Beverly Jenkins is chatting about her most favorite romantic destination. You don't want to miss this! Stop by A Hopeful Romantic and check it…Continue

Started by Renee Williams Oct 15, 2009.

My Muse Whispered to me Last Night...

ONLYI'm only without YouBefore,We were seenAs only WeOnly UsNow,I am seenAs only me...OnlyI'm only without You(c)10/13/2009 Vernon J. Davis Jr.Read more Poetry at…Continue

Tags: Vernon, Only, Jr., Poetry, Black

Started by VERNON DAVIS JR. Oct 14, 2009.

Endless Love Virtual Tour day 11 - Maureen Smith and Romantic Essentials

It's day eleven of the Endless Love Virtual Tour and Maureen Smith is sharing her top five romantic essentials. You don't want to miss this! Stop by A Hopeful Romantic and check it out. Tell us what…Continue

Started by Renee Williams Oct 14, 2009.

LaConnie Taylor Jones and How We Met

It's day nine of the Endless Love Virtual Tour and LaConnie Taylor Jones is sharing a heartwarming story of how she met her husband. You don't want to miss this! Stop by A Hopeful Romantic and check…Continue

Started by Renee Williams Oct 12, 2009.

Endless Love Virtual Tour day six - Brenda Jackson and First Kisses

It's day six of the Endless Love Virtual Tour and Brenda Jackson is chatting about first kisses. It's a great story! Stop by A Hopeful Romantic and check it out. Leave your comments, share the story…Continue

Started by Renee Williams Oct 9, 2009.

A. C. Arthur and the ultimate romance cd

It's day five of the Endless Love Virtual Tour and A. C. Arthur is sharing songs that have been on her romance cd's! It's a great story! Stop by…Continue

Started by Renee Williams Oct 8, 2009.

Adrianne Byrd and The One That Got Away

It's day three of the Endless Love Virtual Tour and Adrianne Byrd is chatting about the one that got away! It is definitely hilarious!!! LOL Stop by…Continue

Started by Renee Williams Oct 6, 2009.

Comment Wall

Comment by Lacresha Hayes on July 31, 2008 at 10:28pm
Hello everyone.

I'm new here and hope to make many friends. I hope to hear from you all soon. God bless you.
Comment by Marlive on August 5, 2008 at 8:12pm
Lacresha,

Welcome to The Urban Book Lounge at TPL. We look forward to all the information you will share with us and getting to know you too! Again WELCOME!
Comment by Marcia L. McNair on August 17, 2008 at 5:04am
Thanks for inviting me to join the group!
Peace, Marcia L. McNair, Author: E-Males: A Novel
info@Emalesonline.com
Comment by bria on August 17, 2008 at 12:01pm
Hey Marlive...long time no hear! how r u and thx for the invite!!
Comment by R. C. BECKOM on August 18, 2008 at 3:37am
it is a pleasure to join your group. much success in all your ventures.
Comment by Kevin Fulton on August 19, 2008 at 5:03am
Sorry i missed the recent question and answer event. Hopefully i'll get a chance to look into the story about AJ and Victoria, and submit my opinion. Then again, let me just add this, either homeboy was sho nuf rich, or very insecure. For Victoria to have helped him change his perception, she must have been very influential, or driven beyond Mans insecure feelings and humble enough to let actions speak louder than words. AJ had room for growth, and his acceptance provided that growth and maturity. To answer the question, " YES AND NO ". Why ?
Because to me its a " two sided coin ".

Kevin.
Comment by Makenzi on December 3, 2008 at 3:38pm
International Baller
new novel releasing 2009


Sean Weaver is an International Baller. Born and raised in Charlotte, North Carolina he has traveled to places he never imagined. Dated some of the worlds finest women and experienced things only he could enjoy.

Sean has been given many great opportunities in life. His selfish ways does not allow him to appreciate these opportunities or the people who support him. Instead he allows his greed for money and women to take over his focus in life.

Sean's life quickly changes when he hooks up with his childhood friends Ron and Jay. The decision he makes leads him to prison to face his consequences.

www.authormakenzi.com
Comment by TL James on December 23, 2008 at 5:50pm
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)
Comment by Tabitha Vinson 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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