EVENTS

Are you an aspiring author?

Are you considering starting your own publishing company?

Are you interested in learning more about the publishing industry?

Then join us on February 25, 2008, as Nia Promotions hosts a chat with Rita Mills, of the Book Connection in Houston, Texas. We’ll talk about the changes in the publishing industry as Rita shares...

Publish or Perish

The last fifteen years has seen technology force radical changes in the publishing industry—from the way books are created to the way they are marketed and sold.

Rita Mills, a veteran of both the traditional and independent sides of publishing, will discuss this metamorphosis and its impact on authors and publishers alike. Rita will offer the tools you need to navigate the treacherous waters of this volatile industry.

Whether your goals include finding a publisher or independently publishing your work, Rita can save you a lot of time, money, and heartache with her down-to-earth knowledge, her vast reservoir of expertise, and her insight into the publishing industry today.

Registrants receive access to FOUR free handouts and one lucky participant will win free admission (valued at $125) to hear Dan Poynter’s Workshop in Houston, Texas.

Register today!

Date: February 25, 2008

Time: 8:00PM CST (Time converter)

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For more details visit: http://www.niapresentsrita.com

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FEATURED BOOKS

Join our featured others as we discuss their latest projects. Enjoy!

The Price of Passion
By Evelyn Palfrey
	"Does it have a name?" Vivian asked Walter. What would be the proper question to ask her husband of nearly twenty years, when he brings home his illegitimate baby as casually as a bag of groceries? Although Walter's frequent infidelities became increasingly obvious to Vivian, she struggled to accept them. After all, she reasoned, they came with the Mercedes, the beautiful house, and the prestige of being Mrs. Carlson, the Texas state representative's better half. Having long since abandoned her attempts at motherhood, Vivian resigned herself to her law studies and a lonely existence as the perfect political wife in suburban Austin. Buy Here!
Join us as Evelyn discusses The Price of Passion. Date: February 12, 2008 Time: 8:00 CST (Time Converter) Register Here. Registrants are entered in drawings to win autographed books and Nia T-Shirts. For more details visit: http://www.niapresentsevelyn.com Register today!

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Between Goodbyes
By Anita Bunkley
	A story of survival, triumph, and the search for true love in sultry Miami, sophisticated New York, and the rugged mountains of Colorado. Three men desire her. Three men have claimed her. Which one will Niya Londres choose? As Niya carefully weighs her decision, she discovers that all she's ever dreamed of might not be what she really wants... Long, lean, and exotically beautiful, Afro-Cuban Niya Londres has achieved a great deal since coming to America ten years ago. Through talent and hard work, she climbed her way to the top of her glittering career as an exotic salsa dancer, and then as the star of a hit Broadway musical. Now she's planning her lavish Acapulco wedding. There's just one hitch -- she hasn't said "Yes" to any of the three men who are madly in love with her! Tremont Henderson, a gifted jazz musician with a checkered past, was the first to capture Niya's heart. He pulled her out of a Florida swamp and into his exciting world of hot music and sultry dance. Broadway producer and her long-time manager, Granger Cooper, fell in love with Niya at first sight and now holds a claim on her affections. She owes him everything, as the man who made her a star. And then there's Astin Spencer, a tanned and devilishly sexy entrepreneur who calls the Nevada desert his home, and who unexpectedly comes into Niya's life and turns everything upside down..... BETWEEN GOODBYES touches on the topic of the plight of Afro-Cuban immigrants and their struggle to assimilate into American society. It also provides a glimpse into the current socio-economic conditions that exist in Cuba. Buy Here!
Join us as Anita discusses Between Goodbyes. Date: February 19, 2008 Time: 8:00 CST (Time Converter) Register Here. Registrants are entered in drawings to win autographed books and Nia T-Shirts. For more details visit: www.niapresentsanita.com. Register today!

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Extreme Circumstances
By Cereka Cook
	What happens when a devoted woman is betrayed? Come take a ride with Chanel as she takes her boyfriend, Donnell, to circumstances beyond belief after he betrays her trust with his endless infidelities. How long can Chanel's friend, Janai, use her looks to get what she wants from men before it catches up to her? Find out as Janai's gold-digging ways catch up with and she has to face the consequences of her extreme actions. Buy Here!
Join us as Cereka discusses Extreme Circumstances. Date: February 26, 2008 Time: 7:00 CST (Time Converter) Register Here. Registrants are entered in drawings to win autographed books and Nia T-Shirts. For more details visit: www.niapresentscereka.com. Register today!

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MARCH QUESTIONS

Every month we will focus our newsletter on spotlighting our events and addressing one topic. March’s newsletter will discuss blogs.

Do you have questionings about blogging? Or would you like your blog spotlighted?

Submit questions or information to monthlyquestion@niavirtualbooktours.com.

Note: We do not share our contacts with third parties. However, upon submitting your question you are granting us permission to use your question in future publications. If, you’d like for us to include your contact information (i.e., website address) in the publication please let us know in your message. Thank you!

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MARCH SNEAK PEEK

Next month is full of surprises…but here’s a Sneak Peek

A Hood Chick’s Story

Are You Fascinated? Four People You Need To Succeed

Rita Mills

Torrian Ferguson

Tee C. Royal

…okay maybe we’ll spill the beans on one more surprise.

I’ve given away a lot—but not everything.

Read next month’s issue to see what we have scheduled.

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SPECIAL THANKS

The Ferguson Literary Hour

Have you heard about the National Black Book Festival happening May 17th and 18th in Houston, Texas? For details visit: www.nationalblackbookfestival.com. See you there!

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DANA'S CORNER

Hello Everyone,

Let me begin by saying “Thank You!” You are experiencing a piece of my dream, and I hope you like it. Wait…let me back up a bit. Since this is our first issue of Nia Newsletter let me tell you a little story. (I promise not to hold you too long.)

My husband and I own, and run, a website design company. And while running this business I did some soul searching. Trying to figure out how I could best help our clients, since many of them wanted a website. But they failed to take strategic steps to make their websites work for them. In response to my growing frustration, I started Nia Promotions.

Nia Promotions is a marketing company that assists entrepreneurs, small businesses and authors with both online and traditional marketing. And while creating our online offerings I thought “what if….”

That one statement—after hours of research and millions of calls to authors, publishers, editors, bookstores and other readers—led to the creation of Nia Virtual Book Tours, a virtual book tour that spotlights the works of African-American authors.

The past few months have been crazy. I’ve remained sane due to the loving support of my husband and beautiful children. They’re the best.

I’d also like to thank our wonderful authors that have trusted me with their babies. Lastly, I want to convey my gratitude to everyone that has made this all possible.

You’re invited to join us on one—or all—of our chats. And please, please purchase the books written by our featured authors because we want to see them hit the Essence Bestsellers lists.

Feel free to visit this newsletter all month. Spread the word.

Stay tuned people because we have more coming. And we’d love for you to join us.

Best regards,

Dana Pittman

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