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Michelle
Newbie Poster
Username: Michelle
Post Number: 4
Registered: 03-2004
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, May 13, 2004 - 05:42 pm: | 
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I noticed that there are a few authors that post here regularly. Some of your names are familar to me and some aren't.
If it's not asking too much to ask, could you please tell me your real name (if you are posting undering another one) and what are the titles of your books. I would love to check them out.
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Linda
Regular Poster
Username: Linda
Post Number: 28
Registered: 01-2004
Rating: N/A
Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, May 13, 2004 - 11:07 pm: |
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Hi Michelle
I'll start the ball rolling and toot my horn.
Linda Watkins, author of Althea |
Carey
Newbie Poster
Username: Carey
Post Number: 12
Registered: 05-2004
Rating: N/A
Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, May 13, 2004 - 11:14 pm: |
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Hello Michelle
You are correct, many that post on this site are authors however most come by here as readers and have too much class to toot their own horn. I will list a few for you but I am sure I will forget many. Linda correct me if I'm wrong but I think the name of your book is ophiela? I know I've blown the spelling buy hey that's me usually gig. Kathleen Cross's book is Skin Deep. Cynique's is ...I believe,....our heck....something...something familysomething (lol)..HELP. . Nichelle Tramble's stops by She writes under the Strivers Row print. Passion's title is LONG TRAIN to the redeeming SIN. Marcus Major is known to visit, one of his books is 4 Guys and Trouble, Solomon Jones Penned a very good book that is also under Strivers Row. Chris Hayden is a poet who is about to get picked up by (this is a secret sorry ). Brian, Thumper's nemesis is Brian Egeston the author of Granddaddy's Dirt and other books. C Web is Carl Weber the author of Baby Moma Drama. K Elliott is the author of Entangled an Urban novel. Delores Thrnton is the author of the delightful books Ida Mae and Babe. Electa is Electa Rome Parks the author of The Ties That Bind. Of course you know that Zane is the ultra popular (and rich I my add) author of the hot romance novel. She stops by until the native start getting silly *smile*
Okay Michelle, that should hold ya. Some use their real names and some don't for obvious reason. Again, because they were readers before they were published author they too want to here the what's up on the AA scene and to discuss the issues.
There are of course many more lurking in the wings. Hey, write to them you'll be surprised at their response.
Carey |
Linda
Regular Poster
Username: Linda
Post Number: 29
Registered: 01-2004
Rating: N/A
Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, May 13, 2004 - 11:15 pm: |
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Hi Michelle
I'll start the ball rolling and toot my horn.
Linda Watkins, author of Althea |
Carey
Newbie Poster
Username: Carey
Post Number: 13
Registered: 05-2004
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, May 13, 2004 - 11:16 pm: |
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Boy Linda, did I blow the title or what *lol*.
Sorry
Carey
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Linda
Regular Poster
Username: Linda
Post Number: 30
Registered: 01-2004
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, May 13, 2004 - 11:17 pm: |
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Sorry about the double post. My fingers move too fast at times |
Carey
Newbie Poster
Username: Carey
Post Number: 14
Registered: 05-2004
Rating: N/A
Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, May 13, 2004 - 11:20 pm: |
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Linda your post must have been in the works as I was typing, sorry. That's so funny about the tootin' the horn thing, oh well, it's your horn .
Carey |
Linda
Regular Poster
Username: Linda
Post Number: 31
Registered: 01-2004
Rating: N/A
Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, May 13, 2004 - 11:22 pm: |
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Carey
It's okay. I forgive you. (smile) |
Passion
Regular Poster
Username: Passion
Post Number: 28
Registered: 03-2004
Rating: N/A
Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, May 13, 2004 - 11:54 pm: |
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Michelle, you'll probably REALLY love my new one--"Flesh and the Devil"--which comes out next week in hardcover.
It's a black love story spanning 26,000 years. The feedback has been tremendous!!
Even blck men...who usually feel I'm bashing them...are LOOOVING this book.
Warning--it's fulla hot sex and it's definitely for the thinking woman. Very serious issues raised.
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Michelle
Newbie Poster
Username: Michelle
Post Number: 5
Registered: 03-2004
Rating: N/A
Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Friday, May 14, 2004 - 09:48 am: |
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Thanks for the feedback. Passion and Linda, I will be checking out your work. |
Bookgirl
AALBC .com Platinum Poster
Username: Bookgirl
Post Number: 83
Registered: 01-2004
Rating: N/A
Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Friday, May 14, 2004 - 02:29 pm: |
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Linda: I have your book on my list to read for the summer. I'll get back to you when I do.... |
Carey
Newbie Poster
Username: Carey
Post Number: 19
Registered: 05-2004
Rating: N/A
Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Friday, May 14, 2004 - 03:17 pm: |
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Huh....huh...well some will not toot their own horn but some will bring out the band **eyebrow lifted above** .
Carey |
Emanuel
Newbie Poster
Username: Emanuel
Post Number: 16
Registered: 03-2004
Rating: N/A
Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Friday, May 14, 2004 - 03:38 pm: |
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Hi Michelle,
My humor book is "A Job Ain't Nothing But Work: Confessions of a Corporate Negro". I am currently shopping my novel about love, sex, and relationships to major publishers. I also write reviews for The Midwest Book Review.
-Emanuel Carpenter |
Carey
Newbie Poster
Username: Carey
Post Number: 21
Registered: 05-2004
Rating: N/A
Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Friday, May 14, 2004 - 04:29 pm: |
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Hello All
Well I guess it's time to get my ....huh....well lets just call it my offering on.
If any authors are trying to find a voice for their book, published or unpublished authors, I'd be glad to read you works and tell the world about it. I've been doing this for several years and it's a win-win for both of us. Thump calls it begging for books (while he hasn't paid for a book in a thousand years *lol*), I call it smart business . Anyway, I'm not going to print names but many authors have taken me up on my offer. I'm not a professional reviewer oh no, I leave that sort of language for the paid reviewers, those middle of the road hacks *LOL* that write in that reviewer speech, if you know what I mean. I simply, post at other sites as well as this one what I thought/think about the book and my opinion of the authors prospects. Now, if the book is funky don't expect me to call it sweat, I ain't with that although I can always find some positives within/beneath dust. So if you have something that has not reached an audience, or one that has, but is slipping, hit me and we'll talk.
Thank you
darn1719@mchsi.com
Carey
Carey |
Linda
Regular Poster
Username: Linda
Post Number: 33
Registered: 01-2004
Rating: N/A
Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Friday, May 14, 2004 - 05:23 pm: |
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Bookgirl
I am honored to be on your to read list and blushing. You have made my day! LOL |
Dmello
Newbie Poster
Username: Dmello
Post Number: 3
Registered: 01-2004
Rating: N/A
Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Saturday, May 15, 2004 - 04:49 pm: |
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Hi all,
I'm actually fairly new to this site but find it quite entertaining as well as informative. My name is Deborah Fletcher Mello and I'm currently writing for BET's Arabesque imprint.
My first book, Take Me To Heart was released this past November. The second, A Love for All Time, will be available in stores this June and a third, The Right Side of Love, will drop in November. I'm learning and always looking for feedback so please let me know your thoughts.
Warm regards, Debby
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Bookgirl
AALBC .com Platinum Poster
Username: Bookgirl
Post Number: 85
Registered: 01-2004
Rating: N/A
Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Saturday, May 15, 2004 - 05:42 pm: |
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Like Carey; I'm getting my book beg on too. LOL Gotta love the brother.....All of you authors out there.... I'm a reviewer for Flavah Reviewers. Check us out at:
http://flavahreviewers.homestead.com
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Carey
Regular Poster
Username: Carey
Post Number: 27
Registered: 05-2004
Rating: N/A
Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, May 16, 2004 - 08:32 am: |
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Now Bookgirl, you could have at least started a new thread, gee wiz . But hey I ain't mad at chew. So you're a reviewer huh, well you might want to read my Sunday Morning Wake-Up Post, I gotta little something in there for ya.
Carey |
D_hunt
First Time Poster
Username: D_hunt
Post Number: 1
Registered: 08-2004
Rating: N/A
Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, August 05, 2004 - 11:11 pm: |
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Michell, my name is Doris Hunt, I write under Doris Hunt Jorden. My debut novel is Sister Katie published by Authorhouse at www.dhuntjorden.com I am a new member. what are you writing? |
Carey
"Cyniquian" Level Poster
Username: Carey
Post Number: 122
Registered: 05-2004
Rating: N/A
Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Friday, August 06, 2004 - 03:54 pm: |
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Hello Doris
What brings you to The Corner? What's your pleasure, it's always nice to see new readers drop in. What, what , what, what can we do for you?
Carey |
D_hunt
Newbie Poster
Username: D_hunt
Post Number: 2
Registered: 08-2004
Rating: N/A
Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, August 11, 2004 - 07:47 pm: |
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Hey, Carey, thanks for the welcome mat. I need help getting my novel Sister Katie out to the public. I have a story that needs promotion. I am trying any thing and everything. Budget is zero, so my advertising has been word of mouth and I was hoping to get to the grapevine of literature and on to the public. I teach literacy and English courses. the literacy with teen parents, and English at community college as lecturer. This story, Sister Katie, was ten years in the making, with working and all the other stuff-smile. I like story telling that draws from a well of my primary years in a small midwestern, southern town, although I have lived in Chicago for 40 years--that is what attracts my attention. I enjoy reading books in a southern setting, but certain authors approaches to the north are strong and biting-Richard Wright and then David Bradley in Pa. I think its because they have a sense of the place, not that the setting makes the story. I want the people to know about Sister Katie www.dhuntjorden.com I like to give advice and offer writing solutions. I have taught composition and creative classes for many years, a little fiction writing too. Nice chating Carey. |
Electa2004
First Time Poster
Username: Electa2004
Post Number: 1
Registered: 08-2004
Rating: N/A
Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, August 15, 2004 - 11:12 pm: |
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Hi Carey and everyone,
It's been awhile since I last posted. . . So much has happened; I have wonderful news to share. I think the last time we talked, you were familiar with my book, THE TIES THAT BIND. In fact, Carey, you reviewed it(again, thanks so much!)and initially thought I was a man. (smile)
Well, since that time I've released LOOSE ENDS, the sequel. I'm happy to share that both were picked up by Penguin Group/NAL.
Life has a wonderful way of fulfilling our dreams. . . just wanted to share.
Peace,
Electa Rome Parks
www.electaromeparks.com
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Carey
"Cyniquian" Level Poster
Username: Carey
Post Number: 134
Registered: 05-2004
Rating: N/A
Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, August 16, 2004 - 01:24 am: |
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HI Electa
A BIG HELLO and CONGRATULATION!!! I Knew you had it in you. Thanks for sharing that with us. Tell ' em Electa, I've been trying to tell them about the rewards of letting me holler about their book. Wow, how long has it been since you drop in on us with your first book? Let's see, I'm reaching over to my autographed copy (LOL), oh here it is. What do you know, it's been 3 years to the month. If you don't mind, I'm going to share what you wrote on the cover *smile*,
Lets see, "Carey, You never know who you might meet in Thumper's Corner! Don't be too hard on me".
Well dear, ya done good, you're back like an alumna, and with a smile on your face too. I can't tell you how that makes me feel. Someone was raving about you on the board a few months back. Yep, they sure was. I think it was Zane, are you hooked up with her in any copacity?. Heah, you know I gotta get a copy of your new book. I'm at the same old address. That's a secret of course and if you've forgotten it or misplaced it let me know. Okay Electa, thanks again for gracing our block. It's Electa not Electra .......oh how I remeber (lol).
See yawl, I've been tryin' to tell ya. I still have shelf space.
Carey
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Electa2004
Newbie Poster
Username: Electa2004
Post Number: 3
Registered: 08-2004
Rating: N/A
Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, August 16, 2004 - 09:21 am: |
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Hi Carey,
Has it really been three years? My. . . time flies! Thanks for the kudos and yes, you're right. . . I guess I am back like a proud alumni with a big Kool-Aide smile. (smile)
Somebody was raving about lil ole me? (LOL) No, I'm not affiliated with Zane. However, I did have the opportunity to meet her last week for the first time in Atlanta.
Please hit me up offline with your address and I'll forward you a copy of my new book when it hits in October. And. . . you've got to check out LOOSE ENDS; it ties questions all up from THE TIES THAT BIND.
Best,
Electa, not Electra (lol)
www.electaromeparks.com
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Djoseph
First Time Poster
Username: Djoseph
Post Number: 1
Registered: 08-2004
Rating: N/A
Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, August 16, 2004 - 08:55 pm: |
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Sup all.. Dwayne S. Joseph here..author of September release The Womanizers. Contributing author also to the anthologies A Dollar And A Dream and Around The Way Girls. Glad to be here!! |
Carey
"Cyniquian" Level Poster
Username: Carey
Post Number: 137
Registered: 05-2004
Rating: N/A
Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, August 16, 2004 - 10:53 pm: |
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Hello Dwayne
Welcome to Thumper's Corner. The H.N.I.C., is on sort of a vacation, he's probably and likely reading his board but I don't think he will jump in until he's rested and such. So, I thought I'd extend a hand to you and say thanks for stopping by the block. As you continue to stroll around the neighborhood you'll find an array of information, much of it of course, is related to books. But if we happen to go off and clown around don't worry about it, because let me tell you, you can bet your bottom dollar that we are serious about the world of AA books, and you can take that to the bank.
Check this out Dwayne, I've been to a few places in life including Hong Kong and the Philliphines, so I've seen a couple of Around The Way Girls, huh...what, in fact there's a few on my block. Anyway, there's a possibility that you might have something interesting in your new book. Hit me if you think I would like it and wish for me to let others know. Okay, that's it and Good Luck
btw, I'm a little behind in my reading and have others to get to, nevertheless hit me and we'll talk.
Csrey
Carey |
Djoseph
Newbie Poster
Username: Djoseph
Post Number: 3
Registered: 08-2004
Rating: N/A
Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, August 16, 2004 - 11:26 pm: |
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Hey Carey...thanks for thw greeting! Yeah...we all know some around the way girls LOL. As for The Womanizers, I think you'll really enjoy it. There's aa lot of buzz going on about it, especially from the people who've read it. I deal with real issues in the book... nothing is over the top. Definitely check it out! |
Bmcn
First Time Poster
Username: Bmcn
Post Number: 1
Registered: 08-2004
Rating: N/A
Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, August 18, 2004 - 05:40 pm: |
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Greetings:
I ocassionally lurk observing this board -- today I decided to join the party. I hope you all don't mind.
My name is Bernard Alexander McNealy. I am the author of a detective-mystery novel called "A Perfect World: A Perry Richards Novel." I recently became listed on AALBC's author's profile. I like that. Now its time to get the work and sell.
I really appreciate the passion and insight exhibited by the participants on this board. I never feel that my time is wasted coming here because I always learn something useful.
I will comment though that at times I'm like a fly on the wall of an extended family's Sunday dinner. You have it all, people: A know-it-all, wiser-than-wise self-convinced partiach..an opinionated uncle hollerin' about whoziz 'n whozain't between bites of fried chicken feet..a fine as wine, stacked aunt who ain't really related to anyone..a scrawny cat floating on a sixties high..a blushing church lady wearing a laced up blouse and holding a bottle Kool-aid spiked by some JB..and a girl in a Bill Duke smile with an obnoxious additude. Opps..*&$*! I'm sorry, I was viewing a home-movie as I typed this. That's my family I'm looking at. Darn!
Anyway, I hope you catch the humor. As time goes by, I hope that I can participate a word or two.
I hope to contribute something of interest.
Bernard Alexander McNealy
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Cynique
"Cyniquian" Level Poster
Username: Cynique
Post Number: 1036
Registered: 01-2004
Rating: N/A
Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, August 19, 2004 - 02:57 pm: |
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Welcome aboard, sweetie. Be sure and bring you life jacket. The swill in here might wash you overboard. |
Bluefreezy
First Time Poster
Username: Bluefreezy
Post Number: 1
Registered: 08-2004
Rating: N/A
Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, August 19, 2004 - 05:59 pm: |
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hello. i'm new in the area and have enjoyed y'all's postings. if ya get the chance, check out my first novel, available at the end of aug 04, enemy fields. it's a novel about a young, interracial couple living in kentucky in 1971. if you read it, let me know what you think.
bluefreezy |
A_womon
"Cyniquian" Level Poster
Username: A_womon
Post Number: 496
Registered: 05-2004
Rating: N/A
Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, August 19, 2004 - 06:18 pm: |
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BMCN,
hahahahahaahA! that was funnnnnnneeeee!!!! |
Bmcn
Newbie Poster
Username: Bmcn
Post Number: 2
Registered: 08-2004
Rating: N/A
Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Friday, August 20, 2004 - 11:35 am: |
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Hello A_womon, Cynique, and all:
Cynique, did you say swill? Hmm. That's strong, but its better than being cast adrift in a cesspool of misguided ramblings. Don't think I can swim in that.
Thank you for the welcome. I've observed some of the discussions. I must say, some of it is like observing written throw-down ala Sugar Ray Leonard and Tommy Hearns. Seriously, more often than not, the exchanges are insightful and I find myself learning something worthwhile.
A_womon, thank you for appreciating the attempted humor. Honestly, there is a sense of kinship, like a family here. It's a pleasure to be a
part in some small way -- even if its causing someone to smile.
Bernard |
Cynique
"Cyniquian" Level Poster
Username: Cynique
Post Number: 1047
Registered: 01-2004
Rating: N/A
Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Saturday, August 21, 2004 - 12:30 am: |
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OK, Bernie-Baby. Don't be shy. Post something controversial so everybody can jump on your case and give you a chance to hone your skills at going for the jugular. Jes kiddin.
Aunty Cynique |
Demi
Newbie Poster
Username: Demi
Post Number: 2
Registered: 08-2004
Rating: N/A
Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, August 30, 2004 - 01:07 pm: |
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Hi Michelle,
Author of Dark Echoes (New Thriller), Bedside Fairy Tales, and Brandon's Chamber of Amazing Tales (Coming 10/04)
Demetria Brandon / http://www.demetriabrandon.com |
Djeliba
First Time Poster
Username: Djeliba
Post Number: 1
Registered: 09-2004
Rating: N/A
Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, September 01, 2004 - 12:08 pm: |
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California Author Unveils the Epic Story of Hannibal Barca
Scholars admire him. Military academies study him. Now, Rafael Scott brings to life the celebrated military genius, “Hannibal” of Carthage, in his first novel of the epic trilogy — The Lion’s Brood: The Story of Hannibal.
It is 238 B.C. The First Punic War has ended and dark times have befallen the great African empire of Carthage. The struggle with Rome for domination of the Mediterranean has left the Carthaginians with shrinking provincial territories and increasing tributes to their merciless northern enemies... the Romans. The famed Carthaginian General Hamilcar Barca has sworn to never give in to these conquerors... and to destroy Rome at all costs. His eldest son, Hannibal, shall be his weapon. At the age of nine, Hannibal is torn from his tight circle of brothers and whisked away to study the strategies of warfare with his father in the distant land of Hispania. And over the next twenty years, a warrior is fashioned... a warrior is born.
The Lion's Brood serves as a portal into a time where massive armies collided and destruction reigned over ancient kingdoms. Based on true accounts of the Second Punic War, The Lion's Brood provides a unique point of view of the Carthaginian general as never told. It was written to engage the reader's emotional and visual senses and its fast-paced storyline is indeed a “movie-going” experience from cover to cover.
“Two men in history brought the Roman Empire to their knees. One was the son of a carpenter. The other was the son of Hamilcar. This is the story of the greatest military strategist that ever lived... Hannibal.”
The Lion’s Brood is available through major book retailers as well as most popular online retailers.
The Lion's Brood: The Story of Hannibal
ISBN: 1-4137-1260-6
Rafael Scott
www.authorsden.com/rafaelscott
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Plewis
First Time Poster
Username: Plewis
Post Number: 1
Registered: 09-2004
Rating: N/A
Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, September 23, 2004 - 03:01 am: |
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Hey you-all,
P. Lewis here. Yet another black author and first-time poster. I wrote "Life of Death" and published it with FC2 back in 1993. John A. Williams called it "raging, raw, murderously truthful in statement and vision" and said it had the "power of a nuclear fusillade." Needless to say, I've hardly had shit published since.
Oh, well. Just letting you know that I'll be adding my own barbed, wicked, keen and hopefully none-too-mean-spirited observations to the mix as time goes on. My new novel NATE is coming out next February by Back House Books. (Okay, it's my own imprint.) You can read some of it here at http://www.backhousebooks.com/nate_one.pdf
P. Lewis |
Philly_bbw
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Username: Philly_bbw
Post Number: 2
Registered: 09-2004
Rating: N/A
Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Saturday, September 25, 2004 - 02:26 pm: |
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Hello Michelle,
I am the author of Stories To Excite You. A collection of erotique short stories...
Anna Forrest
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Erroline
First Time Poster
Username: Erroline
Post Number: 1
Registered: 09-2004
Rating: N/A
Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, September 29, 2004 - 12:16 pm: |
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Hi, Michelle:
Thanks for this thread. My name is Erroline. I'm the newly published author of "A Man Like Richard."
I'm also a computer graphics artist. Before the release of "Richard," I had a very active website with well-known celebrities that I drew with my computer-mouse. Today, I still have Left-Eye on display, but October 1st hers will come down and be replaced with Aaliyah dressed in the vampire costume she wore in her last movie.
I'd like for all of you reading this thread to stop by: http://www.cmyjoy.com to see my book cover then click on "artworld" to see Left-Eye.
Thanks.
Erroline |
Nancylee
First Time Poster
Username: Nancylee
Post Number: 1
Registered: 10-2004
Rating: N/A
Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, October 03, 2004 - 08:42 pm: |
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Hi all I just though I would toot toot. I'm the author of "In Her Presence: A Husband's Dirty Secret". You can find out about my book at my website www.timeandchancepublishing.com
Thanks
Nancy weaver |
Lawchic
First Time Poster
Username: Lawchic
Post Number: 1
Registered: 10-2004
Rating: N/A
Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, October 20, 2004 - 05:32 pm: |
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Hi All: Ya'll are a little scary up in here. I dropped in at the suggestion of a sister who owns a reviewing site - and NAW - I ain't begging for books. I don't need 'em - got plenty. Now, with that said, I wanted to share that I have a blog where I deal with literature and politics of interest to black suburban women. Please feel free to read it, post your comments, flame me or whatever. But just do me a favor, and pass it on. Thanks. And ya'll need to lighten up on each other. Where is the love?
www.suburbansista.blogspot.com |
Crystal
"Cyniquian" Level Poster
Username: Crystal
Post Number: 145
Registered: 01-2004
Rating: N/A
Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, October 20, 2004 - 07:16 pm: |
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Welcome Lawchick! Nice blog. I loved Miracle at St. Anna too and there should be a thread in the archives where we talked about it a little.
Yea, things are a little crazy around here right now. It gets like that sometimes. [Abm started it!] But come on in and join us anyway - we's family.
P.S. I LOVE The American President. |
Lawchic
Newbie Poster
Username: Lawchic
Post Number: 3
Registered: 10-2004
Rating: N/A
Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, October 21, 2004 - 06:44 pm: |
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Thanks, Crystal. Sounds like we have a lot in common. But I'm still laying low. Lot of hostility here sometimes (smile). |
Aprior7
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Username: Aprior7
Post Number: 1
Registered: 10-2004
Rating: N/A
Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, October 28, 2004 - 04:42 pm: |
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Hello, my name is Anthony E. Prior I have written a book called Faith On 40 Yards. I am eleven-year professional football player. I spent seven years with the NFL, three of those years with the New York Jets, and four years with the CFL. I am one of the few professional athletes willing to discuss the state of football that the general public never sees, one where racism is subtle, but prevalent. I was voted player representative to the Canadian Football League Players Association by my teammates during the 2003 season. I participated in the evaluation of potential recruits for the Calgary Stampeders.
"Faith on Forty Yards says what Lawrence Taylor wanted to say but couldn’t. It says what Barry Sanders should of said but didn’t and what many expected Robert Smith to say but wasn’t voiced. Keyshawn Johnson tried to say it but he wasn’t heard. This book expands on Warren Sapp’s description of the NFL “as a slavery system.” I respect all these men for their contribution to the pro football industry. However, their silence has inspired me." The players that speak up usually get ostracized, labeled as troublemakers or diagnosed as a potential cancer to the team. You known what happens to cancer man! Surgery or chemotherapy! If you buck the system, you’re definitely are a prime candidate for re-education, better known in pro leagues as the trade.
Many black players say it’s a slave system, but give us details, give us emotions, give us something to read to articulate, to share with friends, family and ultimately the world. There has been so much talk about the NFL being modern day slavery, but fast talk and useless words can't paint the picture. This book will take you through my career in which I have experienced hypocrisy either personally or through the eyes of my teammates. These experiences will heighten the consciousness of the thousands of young men in pursuit of an NFL career.
I believe in the near future, black players will unite and establish a strong voice within the NFL. It has been 102 years since Charles W. Follis took the field, making him the first black NFL player with the Shelby Athletic Club in 1902. We are still competing, not leading. If the slave of the 19th century was in the same arena as the 21st century black pro football player, who would be more influential? Let me know what you guys think I need advise on how to get my book out to the public. Thanks
For further information on Anthony Prior please contact him at Jyd41ap@aol.com or Please feel free to visit his website at www.stoneholdbooks.com.
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Lawchic
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Welcome, brotha. Jump over to the race & culture board. Your views will have some impact over there. |
Aprior7
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okay thanks |
Purpose
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Peace,
C.F. Jackson chiming in. I'm the author of Won’t Be Denied: a suspense novel -- a portrait of an obsessed, single African American female.
BOOK SUMMARY
Maré darted into a bookstore to take shelter from a downpour of rain. To pass the time, she searched for a few home improvement books. Not only did her attention gravitate to the books, but also to an attractive man, who blessed her, after she sneezed.
An ordinary day will lead into some unordinary nights. Little did Travis know he was in the wrong place at the wrong time.
Maré’s heart fell for a kindred spirit; she refused to let go. Love won’t be denied.
Where does her desires take her?
"It is an easy, suspenseful read."
"The character-driven plot is a page-turner."
Visit my website to read an excerpt of Won't Be Denied to be available Nov. 9, 2004.
www.cfjackson.us
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Reader23
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Hi Michelle,
I am the author of Emani's Choice, a new novel. My name is C. Shane' Lanier. |
Philly_bbw
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Excerpt from: My Woman, His Wife
By: Anna J.
in stores 12/20/04
Totally different from the down stairs, her bedroom was decked out in neutral colors. Dark browns, honey, tans, hunter, and maroon made this room look very sexy. Her sleigh bed set up off the floor, and you had to walk up about four steps to climb into it. The furnishings were made out of heavy cherry wood that she has definitely paid some money for. I stood just inside the doorway taking it all in.
Monica turned on the stereo, and I felt like I was listening to a late night smooth grooves session on the radio. She walked over to me and took my hand leading me to the steps that lead up to her bed. No words were needed as she slowly undressed me, kissing the body parts that she revealed on the way down. My head was screaming, “get the hell out of here”, but the rest of my body was whispering, “girl, you about to explode so chill.”
She walked me up to her bed, and told me to lay flat on my stomach. I did what I was told and closed my eyes, listening to the melody in the background. She straddled me, her warmth and wetness seeping into my pores, and causing a puddle of my own nectar to form under me. The oil she poured onto my back was cool on my already hot skin, but her hands warmed it up in no time. The room smelled like chocolate instantly. Monica was good at what she did, causing all of the tension in my body to leave almost instantly. James became a distant memory as I moaned under the hands of this woman.
She kissed the center of my back as she massaged me, her juice caressing my skin from her pressing her clit against me. She ran her hands down between my thighs, her thumb entering my tunnel then pulling out quickly. She traced the outside of my lips with her welled oiled finger, and I moaned like she done put something in me. I don’t even remember turning over, but Monica was kneeling on my right side massaging the front of me, her tongue feeling hot on my sensitive nipples. I tried to stay cool, but my back arched to meet her lips. I was about to cum, and we hadn’t done anything yet.
Monica tied a silk scarf around both of my wrists, and attached both arms to the headboard. Now, I was like hold the hell up. I don’t even let James tie me down, but Monica didn’t give me room to protest. She was between my legs and on my clit before I could say anything. It was a good thing my hands were tied because otherwise they would have been holding her head while I glazed her face completely.
She took her time “inspecting” me. Monica held both lips open, leaving room for her tongue to explore all of me. My legs were spread into a perfect V while she sucked and licked on me. She put her tongue so far up in me you couldn’t have told me she didn’t touch my cervix. I moaned like crazy and tried to catch my breath because she was pulling orgasms out of me left and right.
I felt something cold slide up inside of me, and almost lost it completely. On the side of the bed I noticed amongst the bottles of oils and body butters sat two long and thick dildos made of ice. She must have had three, because one was inside of me driving me crazy. I was exploding all over it, almost ashamed because I was messing up her bedspreads. She sucked on my clit, and worked the ice in and out of me until there was only a small piece left. Silly me thought she would just toss it out. Monica put the ice in her mouth, and pushed it into my cave using her tongue. She would push it up, and suck it out causing a whole ‘nother explosion until it was gone.
The fact that my thighs had her in a serious headlock didn’t seem to bother her or mess up her rhythm. She continued to push and pull on my clit until I was screaming for mercy, opening my legs wide so that she could move her head. She leaned up to look at me, her wild hairstyle still in place. She licked my essence off her lips seductively while her middle and forefinger still played around my insides. My walls were gripping her like she had a penis, and soon I found myself exploding again.
“Now, I’m going to let you go,” Monica said in a soft sexy voice, “but only if you’re ready to go there.”
“Go where?” I asked already knowing the answer. She just gave me one of those “stop playing with me” looks before leaning over to the table next to the bed.
“If you don’t know I guess I need to use another one of these,” she said referring to the ice shaped penises she had sitting on the side. I knew for sure I couldn’t take any more of that.
“No, I got you. You can untie me now.”
She motioned for me to scoot down to the middle of the bed. I did as I was told with my arms still stretched out. She stood over me with her legs on either side of my head. Slowly she bent her knees until her lips rested on mine. My tongue found her opening instantly. She untied one hand, and undid the other once I captured her clit between my lips. I could see Monica’s hands on the wall helping her keep her balance over top of me.
I was barely able to reach the table, but was able to snag one of the ice pieces without missing a beat. I continued to stimulate her clit while teasing her with the ice just at the opening of her tunnel. She moaned in appreciation as I teased her with just the head before sliding it all in. Positioning the ice cold sculpture on my chin, she road my face like she was riding a real dick with me capturing her clit in my mouth when she came down, and her pulling it out on the way up. The ice melted quickly from her warmth. Her juices flowed effortlessly. I stuck my index finger in her asshole for good measure, and my girl went wild.
She stood up off my face and placed herself softly on my stomach, her explosion running down my sides and forming puddles on both sides of me. She rotated on me with her eyes closed, moaning until it was over. I rubbed her clit with my thumb until her shaking subsided and she was able to open her eyes and look at me. I blushed a little at what just went down, partly because I didn’t think I had it in me to please another woman. Besides the bullshit orgies I had in college, it never got this intense and I never had to use as much of my imagination. I never wanted to. I was always on the receiving end and never had to put much into a performance, so this was something new.
Don’t ask what made me do it, but for some reason I looked across the room toward the dresser and the clock caught my eye. I thought my eyes were playing tricks on me until I sat up in the bed…
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Always_lurking
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Hey all. I wanted to wait before I jumped in on the roll call. Didn't want to be the first to toot and all that . Anyway, I am the other of Drama Factor going on full blast soon. Carey, I will take you on your offer. Expect an e-mail from me . Anywho, my website it http://www.wandatoby.com. As always, I'm not much of a poster but always lurking.
Peace and Love! |
Adrianerik
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Hey Folks.
I´ve just completed my first book and would welcome folks to check out my site at www.geocities.com/distantwhispers. (I am in the process of moving my site to a regularly host server). Being from Philly and regularly encountering folks (and friends) like Karen Quinones Miller, Jill Scott, Ian Glispy, I´ve chosen to go the self-publishing route. My book is three stories of romance that situates itself in the complicated yet exotic minefield of relationships between couples from the various African Diasporan communities (African-American, Afro-Brazilian, Afro-Caribbean, Afro-Europan). Many situations in my stories also reflect the social realities that makes some of those hyphens have very little meaning. I would be interested in any feedback from anyone who visits the site, including discussion on other literature that dwells in this area (inter/intra-cultural relationships)
Adrian Erik |
Sisg
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Adrian,
I checked out your website and was very impressed with what you are doing. I also read an excerpt and found myself caught up, so much so...I ordered a book. Good luck to you in all your endeavors. |
Mahoganyanais
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Hello...just wanted to add my intro to the mix:
I am at work on my first novel, but because of a persistent need for instant gratification, I also write short stories. It's a race to the finish: the novel or a collection of stories.
For even more immediate gratification, I am also a columnist online at:
http://www.literarymama.com/columns/thegirlismine/ (For literarymama, I also do occasional profiles, reviews, and poetry. When the mood strikes.)
and
http://www.parentsaction.org/share/parentsstories/mommyjournal/
Peace! |
Almondmami7
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if you like reading stories by zane, carl weber, shannon holmes, omar tyree, eric jerome dickey, etc. make way for new author Eniyah Jade. her book "what goes up must come down" is now being sold on authorhouse.com and it is a great novel about a woman who swear she was "untouchable" and out of the norms reach she falls in love with a "not so perfect" man and goes through drama, drama, drama. makes u think about what u once thought was perfect. for more info go to authorhouse.com and enter eniyah jade under authors and get a lil sample a brief summary of the book and of the author her self |
Adrianerik
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Hey Sisq...thanks a lot!
Sorry for taking so long to respond. I live most of the year in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil and have to access the internet from Internet Cafes.
I am still looking into the mechanics of creating a CD with an author's reading of one of the stories. If that is possible, I will send it with the book.
Take Care,
Adrian |
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