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July 2008 Blog Posts (76)

Searching for New Readers

Well, I've been at it for a little over 10 hours now. It is my goal to have 200 of my books sold by the end of the day on Saturday, August 2nd. I'm not sure if I'll make it, but I'm certainly trying.



If you haven't purchased your copy of The Rape of Innocence: Taking Captivity Captive or Becoming: My Personal Memoirs, now is the perfect time. Help me meet my quota of 200 books by Saturday afternoon. When you… Continue

Added by Lacresha Hayes on July 31, 2008 at 10:26pm — No Comments

Finally Get To See My Name In Mary B. Morrison's Book... OH YEA!!!!

Hey Family I was in the mall today trying to get the local book wagon to take on a copy of my book. While I was there trying to be all smooth and suave with the young lady who was digging the big man, I noticed that Mary B. Morrison's book "Who's Loving You" was out..



Now this was big to me because I signed the release to have something I had written placed in the novel. I have to be real about all this.… Continue

Added by K. L. Belvin on July 30, 2008 at 10:00pm — No Comments

Brand New Reviews & Interviews!

Spicy summer reads are starting to heat things up! Among our latest offerings: a compelling tale of life and death (literally), a healthy dose of inspiration from an indomitable spirit, and a classic mystery thriller that hits a little too close to the literary home...



Visit us today and enjoy:



The MPire: In Search Of The Lost (T.L. James) – 4.5 Stars!

Broken (Robin Ayele) – 4 Stars!

Sassy (Valerie Howard) – 3.5 Stars!

Sleuth Slayer (Bruce…
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Added by Apex Reviews on July 30, 2008 at 7:57am — No Comments

New contest on All the Buzz

Wanna win a free book?? Well check out the new Contest page on All the Buzz and enter for a chance to win the upcoming release from Michelle McGriff! Enter now as the contest ends soon!

Added by Renee Williams on July 30, 2008 at 7:32am — No Comments

Buzzin' about with Stacy Hawkins Adams

Hi Stacy! Thank you so much for allowing me the opportunity to interview you, one of my favorite Christian fiction authors.



For those who may not be familiar with your writing, and just as a recap for those who are, please tell me about your three published works – Speak to My Heart, Nothing But The Right Thing, and Watercolored Pearls.

Renee, thank you for featuring me on All the Buzz. I’m honored to be a guest and to have your support.

In answer to your question, my first… Continue

Added by Renee Williams on July 29, 2008 at 10:19am — No Comments

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Added by George Griffin on July 29, 2008 at 9:04am — No Comments

HELP

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CAN SOMEBODY JUSTIFY,GIVE THIS WRITE ,

RHYTHM AND RHYME,TO ENERGIZED CHAOTIC MINDS,

WIZTHOM COME ON AND TESTIFY



whats become of reality lost ,in humanity,



it's a high crime of the first degree,



strife malice human greed ,



somewhere along the line,



man kind stepped out of time… Continue

Added by wizthom on July 28, 2008 at 7:00pm — No Comments

The MPire: In Search of the Lost Review Trailer

Added by TL James on July 27, 2008 at 4:14pm — No Comments

We can only choose one... which is your poison of choice?

"The lesser of two evils" has always been the grain of salt and a part of the electoral process here the the U.S. and any other places where officials are elected into office. Which is to be your evil of choice? The a-typical war mongering "Good 'ole boy" with out-dated ideology that will maintain the current Bush policy that is tearing this country and the rest of the world apart? Or what appears for now to be the only other choice, someone who may not be perfect but is a far cry from "McBush"… Continue

Added by J.D. Chapman on July 27, 2008 at 3:05pm — 1 Comment

Barack Obama throws a head-fake in the Middle East

You like Obama? Please read this!



A letter from a good and honest friend about the recent visit from the insensitive, phony Barack "The Buster" Obama:



Hello everyone,



As you know I am not a very political person. I just wanted to pass along that Senator Obama came to Bagram Afghanistan for about an hour on his visit to "The War Zone". I wanted to share with you what happened. He got off the plane and got into a bullet proof vehicle, got to the area… Continue

Added by Barack Obuster on July 27, 2008 at 9:11am — 1 Comment

A Study in Red - Another Nomination - Win a Copy of the book!

A Study in Red - The Secret Journal of Jack the Ripper has been named as Book Cover of the Week on the website of Erin Aislinn

http://www.erinaislinn.com/index.html



The book will now be included in the poll for Erin Aislinn's Book cover of the month for July and the voting will open very soon. Anyone who places a vote for the book will be included in a free draw with one lucky person winning a copy of the e-book edition of the book. I will of course post the link… Continue

Added by Brian L Porter on July 27, 2008 at 8:30am — No Comments

WITH ALL YOUR GETTING, GET UNDERSTANDING. Posted by. George Griffin.

With all your getting, get understanding. Posted by George Griffin .



Dear family , if anyone in f.o.m was asked the question why we do what we do,you may get alot of different answers . for me the answer would center around a spiritual awakening experienced about fourteen years ago.,which I may discuss later ,we all must develope a personal relationship with God by studying his word ,daily prayer ,and church worship , I encourage everyone in F.O,M to seek these attributes in order to… Continue

Added by George Griffin on July 25, 2008 at 7:19pm — No Comments

THIS WEEK IN MOVIE OVERVIEWS

Wait...I bet u think that I am doing these little overviews just so I can tell u ALL ABOUT the latest movies ahead of time--detail for detail. U wanna know what happened, who did it and why. Ooh.....you so nosy. LOL. We're not going to do that, k?



But I see and HAVE SEEN just about everything...I am also a screenwriter and I WILL let you know how I FEEL about the latest films that are out there. Deal? As if you had a choice! LOL.



You KNOW I saw The Dark Knight.… Continue

Added by LaDeana Michelle on July 25, 2008 at 5:59pm — No Comments

As Barack Obama Goes Global

Any commentary on a speech by Barack Obama is pretty much superfluous since no one speaks for the man better than he. Therfore, here he is in Berlin, Germany, not just wowing the crowds, but generating real hope and proposing real solutions to a world so hungry for exactly… Continue

Added by Author-Poet Aberjhani on July 25, 2008 at 1:46pm — 1 Comment

Confession of a Sinner ( Song and Praise) POETOGRAPHY, HEAR ME THOUGH.

Coming Soon !!!!!!!

My Story in the way of Poetry and Song from the written words and inspirational lyrics, from " POET-OGRAPHY, HEAR ME THOUGH ". A God inspired collection of literary works written about the trials and tribulations of a sinner caught in the grips and lifestyle of hustling, scrambling, addictions, failure, and a soul searching journey for spiritual peace. Kevin is a survivor in the struggle of life pursuing changes with a desire… Continue

Added by Kevin Fulton on July 23, 2008 at 8:30am — No Comments

'A Study in Red' Still Holding Top Spot in Amazon.uk Chart

I'm absolutely delighted to see that 'A Study in Red - The Secret Journal of Jack the Ripper' continues to hold the number 1 slot in the Amazon UK chart which displays all Jack the Ripper books in their catalogue in order of 'best by average customer review.' The listings can be seen at http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/qid=1216816200/ref=sr_st?keywords=jack+the+ripper&rs=266239&page=1&rh=n%3A266239%2Ck%3Ajack+the+ripper&sort=reviewrank



In terms of the Jack the Ripper… Continue

Added by Brian L Porter on July 23, 2008 at 5:42am — No Comments

Our Latest Book Video Trailer: Abandoned

When Detective Cal Fisher is called to investigate the disappearance of shop girl Tess Hardy, it appears that the woman has simply run away; but, as he looks closer into Tess' life, he discovers all is not as it seems. Tess' boyfriend, Mike, is also not all he seems: a deeply traumatized ex-soldier, Mike is fated to continually repeat the pattern of abandonment that has shaped his troubled life. Left alone without food, shelter, or warm clothing on a remote Scottish island, Tess has… Continue

Added by Ghostwriter Extraordinaire on July 21, 2008 at 6:09pm — No Comments

Faye Tollison gets a new logo... WillowRaven style.



A new logo to compliment her new website, Faye Tollison -- Romantic Suspence Novelist, wanted a logo for her author business cards, bookmarks and letterhead.



Tell me what you guys think of her custom logo… Continue

Added by Aidana WillowRaven on July 21, 2008 at 4:50pm — No Comments

obama .iraq.iran ,world affairs









ur opinion of me makes no never mind i only speak facts .i have no pride nor whorship any man made religions .as a spiritual walker better known as time keeper note taker of world events .yes i know this is mumble jumble to your limited intellect ,so lets get to it the point ,

first of all like you i have no love for obama see how the wise seek to have… Continue

Added by wizthom on July 20, 2008 at 1:30pm — No Comments

UN-EDUCATED POET

UN-EDUCATED POET



enthused with emotions, searching for words, expressions, definitions, visions emerged,

freedom of expression, words of wisdom, inspired to write, "STRESSED OUT", ease the tension.



place of peace, blessing in disquise, a scholars dimension, creativity realized.

the art of grammar, meaning to the words, universal study-hall, this place have you heard ? opportunity is here, utilize the time, search for the knowledge quietly walking the rows, books… Continue

Added by Kevin Fulton on July 20, 2008 at 12:16pm — No Comments

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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…Continue

Tags: bailout-plan, economic-crisis

Started by Marlive in Politics. Last reply by wizthom Oct 31, 2008.

Remembering 9/11 6 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…Continue

Tags: centers, center, 911, September, 11

Started by Wil in Remembering When.... Last reply by James Miles Aug 21, 2011.

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 Aug 31, 2008.

obama shame on obama ,,georgia envaded by russia may have sealed obama fate

A Trip of a Different KindMuch hoopla surrounded Barack Obama's recent trip to the Middle…Continue

Started by wizthom in Politics Aug 15, 2008.

why obama wont get elected ,yes blacks do read seee

ANN COULTERJonathan Livingston ObamaI’ve caught Obama fever! Obamamania, Obamarama,Obama, Obama, Obama. (I just pray to God this isclean, renewable electricity I’m feeling.)Only white guilt could…Continue

Started by wizthom in Politics Aug 15, 2008.

Time To Save Our Children 7 Replies

LET THEM KILL ONE ANOTHERby: David W. Johnson, Jr.Why should our enemies care if we rob and kill one anotherIf we destroy one another, it saves them from having to do itAfrican Americans, wakeup…Continue

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 2 Replies

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. It…Continue

Tags: resources, succeed., success, teleseminar, ebook

Started by Martha Tucker in General Discussions. Last reply by nwabueze eleke Oct 22, 2010.

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 - 15thThose of you who have enjoyed his first novel, BLACK…Continue

Tags: Book-Marketing, Publicity, Author-Promotion, Mystery-Books, Black-Authors

Started by Dawnny Ruby Platinum Book PR in General Discussions. Last reply by Dawnny Ruby Platinum Book PR Jun 16, 2008.

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