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At 7:50pm on August 1, 2009, Jamel duane said…
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At 6:59pm on June 13, 2008, Dawnny Ruby Platinum Book PR said…
Hi Dwan

Please stop in The Urban Book Lounge and say hello to Ivan Wright. He is on his Virtual Tour here this week.

Good to see you
Have a great summer
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At 1:06pm on March 25, 2008, Wil said…
Hello Dwan,, nice to see you! I hope 2008 has been good to you thus far!!! Hey, may I feature you here in the next couple of weeks? Please let me know, and take care of yourself! :-) Wil
At 4:10pm on January 26, 2008, Apex Reviews said…
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At 7:21am on December 11, 2007, Shelagh Watkins said…
At 12:26pm on December 10, 2007, Dionne said…
Dwan,
Thanks for adding me. Take Care.
At 4:59pm on December 9, 2007, Kenny said…
Thanks Dwan. I appreciate the nice words. You are impressive in your endeavors, looks, kindness, positive mindset.
Today was a pretty neat day for me. My webmaster was able to put MP3 snips of some of my songs on our website. It's uplifting to go through the whole process of writing a book, coupled with CD but then to be left with the challenge that lies ahead; promoting to make the big world aware of our little but significant offering.
Life presents many gifts, one at a time. This is a good one for me to be dealing with at this time. It gives me hope of making a difference in children's lives, both in letting many learn about God's love early in their lives so He matters as they go forward but also to be close to the starting line of where we'll be able to feed children in peril.
Likely the most meaningful thing I've done to date.
Keep blessing people. You're beautiful and impressive.
At 2:36pm on December 9, 2007, Pam Osbey said…
Enjoy your holiday season too. I"m wrapping up a year of poetry programs that went really well.
At 8:23pm on December 7, 2007, Pam Osbey said…
hey lady...i see you're here. Take care.
At 11:34pm on November 30, 2007, Kenny said…
Congratulations on your accomplishments Dwan. You're doing some great things in writing and publishing.

I'm a new writer having co-written a Christian Children's book with my former father-in-law. He's 82 and pretty darned cool.
We lost his daughter in 2000 but his heart remains bouyant and he shared a beautiful poem with me last Christmas Eve and we've since turned it into a book with CD for parents and children to share and grow closer to each other and to God. Received a Book Review today that made both Donald and me flip right over the couch (speaking figuratively). It's great writing the book but now we realize how much we have to learn about promoting it.

We are embracing the challenge. We are driven to get this book out to families. It's a new twist, new passion in both of our lives. Life is great, including new people and the People's Lounge experience. Human potential, shared for the common good. Got to like that. :~)

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About Me:
Dwan Abrams is a full-time novelist, freelance editor, publisher, speaker and former radio show host. She's the best-selling author of Married Strangers, Divorcing the Devil (nominated for the 2008 African American Literary Awards Show), Only True Love Waits (winner of the 2007 POWER Award), The Scream Within and Favor (a short story appearing in The Midnight Clear anthology).

Dwan is the founder, publisher and editorial director of Nevaeh Publishing, a small press independent publishing house. Nevaeh Publishing is currently seeking submissions in various genres.
My Birthdate:
December 13
My Hometown:
Florida
My Website:
http://www.dwanabrams.com
My Favorite Website:
http://www.nevaehpublishing.com
My Favorite Places on Earth:
A beachfront condo.
My Favorite Foods:
Sushi, lobster, crab legs, lasagna and pizza.
My Favorite Beverages:
Sparkling apple juice.
My Favorite Sweets:
Sour Patch Kids.
My Favorite People:
My daughter, my niece and my man.
My Favorite Sports Team and/or Individual Sports Personalities:
N/A
My Favorite Books:
Redemption by Jacquelin Thomas
My Favorite Movies:
Too many to choose from.
My Favorite Television Shows:
The View, The Young and the Restless, Ugly Betty, The Game, Desperate Housewives and CSI: Miami.
My Favorite Music:
R&B
My School or Alma Mater:
University of Alabama in Huntsville
My Career:
Novelist and Publisher
My Accomplishments:
Inducted in the 2006 "Who's Who" in Black Atlanta.
Why I'm Here:
Professional, To Network
My Passion:
Writing and being an entrepreneur
My Hopes:
That there is hope.
My Dreams:
That if I can dream it, then I can achieve it.
What Else?:
God and my family

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Autographed Books

My birthday was this past Saturday. Some of my relatives came in from out-of-town to spend the day with me. We had a wonderful time celebrating the release of my fourth novel, Married Strangers. I actually have some books on hand. I figured that since so many of my online friends live in different states, it's difficult to include you in the festivities. So I thought of something. Here's the deal. You can order an autographed copy of Married Strangers and/or Divorcing the Devil for $15 each or 2… Continue

Posted on December 15, 2008 at 3:33pm —

Dwan Abrams

Online Writer's Conference and Scholarship

The deadline for participating in the Visions in Print Online Conference is quickly approaching. REGISTRATION CLOSES FRIDAY, MAY 30TH.

We are giving away one registration away to a needy participant. In order to qualify submit a one page essay explaining how the conference would be of benefit to you, where you are in your writing journey and why you can't afford to pay the ten dollar registration fee to visionsinprintacfw@yahoo.com with the subject Scholarship Applicant.

Conference details are… Continue

Posted on May 26, 2008 at 11:02am —

Dwan Abrams

Divorcing the Devil Book Release Party

We're counting down the days before the official release of Divorcing the Devil on April 29, 2008. Divorcing the Devil made the Top 25 Black Christian Book Distributors Independent Publishers Bestsellers List! In celebration of this momentus occasion, we're having a book release party unlike any other. On Saturday, May 10, 2008 from 4:00-7:00 p.m., we're having a book signing, fashion show, entertainment and dinner at the Gallery Bistro, metro Atlanta's premier banquet and event facility, locate… Continue

Posted on April 26, 2008 at 6:08pm —

Dwan Abrams

Book Tour

I'm so excited about my upcoming book tour. My tour dates are below. I hope to see you!

April 27 -- World National Hair and Beauty Show 240 Peachtree Street (Americus Mart), Atlanta, GA 2:00-4:00 p.m.
April 28 -- Black Authors Network Internet Radio Interview http://www.blogtalkradio.com/Black-Author-Network 8:00-10:00 p.m.
April 29 -- Official Release Date for Divorcing the Devil
April 29 -- Coffee Time Romance & More Internet Radio Interview http://www.coffeetimeromance.com/ 9:00-10:00 p.… Continue

Posted on April 26, 2008 at 6:00pm —

Dwan Abrams

I made a bestsellers list!

I'm so excited. A friend of mine called me from Ohio to tell me that my books, Only True Love Waits and Divorcing the Devil, are on the Top 25 Black Christian Small-Independent Publishers Bestsellers List (Fiction). I was even more delighted when I saw Scent of an Angel on the list, too! The author, Darn Oldham, is signed to my publishing company, Nevaeh Publishing. Yippee! Here's the link, http://www.blackchristiannews.com/bcbdbestseller.html, but I also pasted the list below.

The Top 25 Black… Continue

Posted on March 26, 2008 at 8:35am —

 
 

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