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EVENTSWriting…Reading…and Internet RadioTorrian Ferguson, Essence Magazine Best Selling Author of Swingers and Scandalous, began The Ferguson Literary Hour in June 2007. Since its first airing Torrian has interviewed some literary greats, including Mary B. Morrison, Donna Hill, Heather Hunter…and more. Date: March 13, 2008 For more details and to register visit: http://torrian.niapromotions.com. RAWSISTAZ REVEALED!!!Ever heard of RAWSISTAZ? No? Here’s your chance to get caught up because we’ll have the one and only Tee C. Royal. Join us as we discuss: Date: March 20, 2008 For more details and to register visit: http://teecroyal.niapromotions.com Stop Chasing Something Shiny:
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Tiara’s loyalty to her friends was undeniable. The crew consisted of, Tiara, Tamika, Shavon, Renee, Ke Ke and Karen. They jumped, robbed and fought other girls who stood in their way. When trouble surfaced, the crew had no problems with getting their hands dirty. Tiara was faithful to her crew handling any drama that presented itself. But when jealousy get’s the best of friends, things continued to get ugly. With an older brother Tre James wrapped deeply into the streets
becoming a drug dealer at 13, their younger brother Sharod
had no choice but to admire both Tre and Tiara’s lifestyle.
Tragedy continued to hit home and Tiara’s life continued
to go down hill. She lost people who she loved and trusted
the most to death, jail or betrayal. From welfare, section
8, jail, drugs, abusive relationships and lies, Tiara’s
future seems uncertain. Will she finally rise above the drama
that meets her at every corner, or remain trapped in the jaws
of the hood? Brace yourself as Tiara James takes you on a
rollercoaster ride in her footsteps, in her hood, telling
her story. |
Date: March 4, 2008 |
Drama
is no stranger to Tiara James. When it felt like the world
had finally changed the hand that she’d been dealt,
reality continued to creep up on her. With a mom on the verge
of becoming an alcoholic and an alcoholic crack-addicted father
who use to beat her mom in front of her, who could blame Tiara
for finding a family on the streets.| The Boss: The Story of a Female Hustler |
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 Kayla “Bossy” Tucker is a bona fide product of the streets, spending her time on the grind and settling scores. Years after forming alliances with a couple of the city’s most notorious gangsters, she creates a formula to cook cocaine with a potency most dealers would pay top dollar to get their hands on. Now in her prime, “Bossy” has gotten tired of
looking over her shoulder and watching her own back. The death
of her mentor hastens her decision to walk away from the hustle
until a new enemy forces her to fight one final battle. Can
“Bossy” make it off the streets before it’s
too late or will the streets claim her like they have all
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This book provides for each reader their own mini-revolution. This revolution is awakened by the personal stories, life-changing examples and opportunity for self-exploration that Ken offers. Are You Fascinated? is not for everyone . . . just that person who is fed up with the same old thing and hungry to do something positively new and different with their life. When was the last time you took a real look at where you are and where you are going? Recently? Or has it been awhile? Are You Fascinated? provides practical strategies to ‘fire
up’ the “fascination” that will energize
you to clarify what it is you really want out of life, and
provide you with practical tools to achieve your goals. You can experience more and greater success. The time is
now, and fascination, is the dynamic power that the four people
who help you succeed, can and will use - If you are willing? |
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Date: March 25, 2008 Time: 7:00 CST (Time Converter) Register Here. Registrants are entered to win an autographed book. You’ll also receive an excerpt from Extreme Circumstances and an exclusive excerpt from Insanely in Love. For more details visit: www.niapresentscereka.com. |
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OTHER EVENTS
Support our featured authors as the visit other tour stops.
Ferguson Literary
Hour
Who: Ken Tucker, author of “Are You Fascinated?”
When: March 25, 2008
Time: 6:00 CST / 7:00 EST
Who: Anita Bunkley
When: March 25, 2008
Time: 8:00 CST / 9:00 CST
BOOK REMARKS
Book Title: Between
Goodbyes
Author: Anita
Bunkley
Release Date: December 18, 2007
Grab a sit and enjoy the ride...
Niya Londres--and her three loves--and her brother Lorenzo Londres take readers on a lyrical journey that starts in Cuba and ends in a lavish surprise wedding.
Readers should beware. Ms. Bunkley and the characters of "Between Goodbyes" will take you from warm nights in Cuba to cold winters in New York. Along the way we're introduced to Niya Lourdes a driven, talented dancer as she realizes her dreams and fights to find "true" love.
But don't be mistaken this is not a "love story." Every chapter takes the reader to new heights as Ms. Bunkley carefully reveals another level of each character. They deal with immigration issues, drug addiction, manipulation, heartbreak and more. You'll become invested in their success and heartbroken when life deals someone a rotten hand.
This book is a great read. And the twists and turns end in a dramatic,
surprising fashion which left me floored. You won't regret buying
this book.
Book Title: Are
You Fascinated? The four people you need to succeed.
Author: Ken
Tucker
Release Date: February 25, 2008
Dear Reader Stop Now If…
“…deep down inside, you know that you are not living up to your potential.”
Do you lead a life fascinated by life’s possibilities? Do you yearn to shift your life into another direction? Yes? Then you should read this book.
In all honesty, I briefly hesitated before responding to a request to review the manuscript for this book. Mainly because, I rarely, if ever, review manuscripts; however, I found the book title intriguing. “Are You Fascinated?” As a result, I committed to reading the introduction and the first chapter.
But after reading the introduction I became engulfed in this book that I’ve struggled to classify. Why? Well, because Mr. Tucker’s book carried me through a string of emotions while providing some great life and business advice. I found myself physically moving closer to the book as if I could somehow affect the outcome of the stories before my eyes. Such provoking stories and life experiences invoked a sense of urgency for action—and transformation.
Mr. Tucker then takes things a step further. He identifies the key people needed in your life to make your transformation achievable—the impossible possible. And he walks you through the process of giving, or receiving, what’s needed in those relationships to bring about fascination in your life and the lives of others.
While reading this book you’ll ask yourself, on more than one occasion “am I fascinated?” And as you read the last pages you’ll learn many things. But two lessons, I can assure you will become clear:
(1) You’ll discern whether you’re fascinated—engaged by life and those around you—and
(2) If you learn that you’re not fascinated, you’ll have the resources to identify those four key people that are needed to make your transformation possible.
Get engaged. Become fascinated.
BLOGGING
FORGET WHAT YOU HEARD…BLOGGING BASICS
Why would we consider discussing blogging first? Three reasons come to mind.
First, many of our clients read daily (in trade magazines, newspapers, online articles) about other businesses utilizing blogging as a method of marketing. And the same goes for authors. There are many authors that are blogging to general a buzz about their books.
Second, although blogging is really taking off many people don’t get it. But they want to. They want to understand the fascination that the world has with blogging. And they want to understand how writing in this virtual journal can benefit their business.
Lastly, I believe there are some basic things to consider before signing up to blog—whether your interests are personal or professional because blogging is no cake walk.
What this article is not?
This article is not the end all be all—i.e., I’m no expert. But I’ve been around the virtual block a time or two. Running a website development company for the past seven years has afforded me a lot of experience. But I, like you, am learning new things daily. So take this for what it’s worth.
Do you?
Use what you can and trash the rest.
What is a blog?
Blog is short for “web log”. I’d define a blog as a series of entries that contain the author’s—i.e. bloggers—thoughts, pictures, poetry, articles, etc.
A blog can be written and maintained by an individual writer or a group of writers.
It can be focused on one topic or area of expertise—or the content can vary. This content is gathered and “posted” as an entry in the blog.
For example, a marketing company may chose to start a company blog. This blog could include the individual thoughts and ideas of a single employee. Or the company could collectively house articles and written pieces from various employees.
As a result of this vast flexibility every blog can be different. You’ll find bloggers that post several entries a day. To others that post less frequently.
Who’s blogging?
Everyone. No really…everyone is blogging. Teachers, writers, consultants, authors, lawyers, mothers, runners, stay-at-home dad…(need I go on).
The list is—literally—endless.
What are they blogging about?
Everything and anything….
- I have a cold today.
- How to market your book on a budget?
- How to pick a good-running shoe?
- Life as a first-time father.
Again, the list goes on.
People are blogging about their life experiences. Others track their careers and business experiences.
Blogs are like an infinite file cabinet. You can file away thoughts is these dated entries for the world to read. And comment on.
Furthermore, what’s interesting is that the entries can be categorized by subject based on the content of each entry.
Why should I blog?
Honestly, only you can answer this question. But I’ll list a few pros and cons to help you out.
Pros
- It’s interactive. Blogging can serve as a massive brainstorming
session. You present your ideas to the world and receive feedback
via comments, providing a constant connection prospective and
existing readers.
- Informative blogs demonstrate your knowledge in a given area,
which attracts new visitors and/or clients.
- It’s entertaining and fairly easy to learn.
Cons
- It’s time consuming. Since many visitors will expect
frequent updates.
- Writing alone is not enough. To have a “successful”
blog you must find ways to attract interested readers.
How do I begin?
Other than writing the content, you can start by visiting a few of the resources given below:
Blogcast – Blogging and Podcast in one place.
Blogger - A blog is your easy-to-use web site, where you can quickly post thoughts, interact with people, and more. All for free.
Entrepreneur.com Article: Should You Start a Business Blog
wikiHow Article – How to Start a Blog
WordPress – Express yourself. Start a blog.
And others…. Run a general search under “blog,” “start a blog,” etc.
Additionally, some people find ghostwriters to assist starting and maintaining a blog.
In conclusion….
This article was meant as a general overview on blogs. There is a ton of information available online about starting and maintaining a blog. Search wisely and decide what’s best for you.
Good luck!
APRIL QUESTIONS
Every month we will focus our newsletter on spotlighting our events and addressing one topic. April’s newsletter will consider virtual marketing.
Do you have questionings about virtual marketing?
Submit questions or information to monthlyquestion@niavirtualbooktours.com.
Note: Contact information
will do not share our contacts with third parties. However, upon
submitting your information you are granting us permission to use
your question or blog address in future publications.
APRIL SNEAK PEEK
Next month is full of surprises…but here’s a Sneak Peek
The
Mpire: In Search of The Lost
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We do not endorse, recommend or guarantee any product or service
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DANA'S CORNER
Hello
Everyone,
In February, Nia Virtual Book Tours spotlighted some great authors. During those calls several people won autographed books. I’d like to once again congratulate: Niambi, Edwina, Renee, Connie, Rhonda, Denise, Tysha, Susan and Linda. Enjoy your books!
And I can’t forget to congratulate Mimi and Elsbeth. They both won some special giveaways during our chat with Rita Mills.
March is FULL of events. To in the know about our events visit our monthly calendar.
Thank you to our wonderful authors and professionals that have trusted us to host their events. Take advantage of their knowledge by submitting your questions. Get to them while we have them.
Lastly, join us during 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.
Stay tuned….
Warmest regards,
Dana Pittman
www.niapromotions.com
www.niavirtualbooktours.com
P.S. Did you miss one of our events? It’s not too late to listen to the audio. Here’s the links to help: Evelyn Palfrey, Anita Bunkley and Rita Mills.
P.P.S. Let us host your next virtual event. Contact
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