Give the Gift of Knowledge Campaign
Tour Host
Showcase
EDC Creations, The Sankofa Literary
Society and The Black Authors Network announced the launch of their
2010-2011 "Give the Gift of Knowledge Campaign," bringing readers and authors together to
help improve literacy. In 2004, during the Christmas holidays, Ella Curry, the
founder of EDC Creations, reached out to women's groups and literary
organizations to help promote early literacy by giving new books to children
from low income homes. Today, the "Give the Gift of Knowledge Campaign," seeks
to expand even further! “Based on the “each one teach one,” model, our goal is
to help people introduce reading and new books to their family and friends,”
says CEO and founder of EDC creations, Ella Curry. “Instead of giving expensive
gifts that don't shape lives----let's “Give the Gift of Knowledge” and help to
strengthen our future generations!”
Please join the campaign by becoming a
blog tour host, radio interviewer, chat host or by purchasing one of the books
featured here and giving it to a friend. We welcome the community into the
program and will support any of our partners with promotion in return. Spread
the word....we want to bring more entertainment, education and enlightenment to
the community!
Each year thousands of people — educators, concerned parents, community leaders,
authors, poets and publishers — devote their time and resources to presenting
the reader with great books! However, too many outstanding books do not get the
attention and reader support that they deserve. It is our mission to connect
readers with these hidden gems and bring them books that will change their
lives.
Each week EDC Creations will sponsor book club chats, live readings from authors,
podcast presentations, seminars, community relations discussions, and radio
shows that deliver the best our writers have to offer. All we ask is that the
readers of the world spread the word. Readers have an opportunity to
win books and prizes from our partners. Authors will gain more recognition and
exposure for their work. Help us Give the Gift of Knowledge
Campaign. Contact Ella Curry the founder by email to join the
campaign: elladcurry@edc-creations.com
EDC Creations and Ella Curry
If you're an author and you don't know about EDC, Sankofa, and Black Authors Network, you better ask somebody about Ella
Curry and EDC Creations Media Group! Website: www.edc-creations.com
Sweet Soul Sisters Bookclub
Myspace: www.myspace.com/sweetsoulsisters
The Sweet Soul Sisters is a book club and review team located in the MD/DC metro area. Our book club was founded in October 2005.
Our mission is to broaden our literary experience by reading books written by authors of African American descent.
Keeping abreast of the latest books and meeting the writer that wrote them all while building lifelong relationships.
We are always looking for new literary selections, if you would like to have your book reviewed or selected as our book of the month, please contact us at:
TheSweetSoulSisters@yahoo.com.
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Sweet-Soul-Sisters-Book-Club
Sweet Soul Sisters Members
Jocelyn “Jacki” Lawson
Royce Slade Morton
Shana Plummer
Carmen Plummer
Sherrie Cook
Margaret “Bunny” Ervin
Candace Moye
Cheresse Martin
Ella Curry
Author
Shelia Goss hosts
Guest Bloggers
Website: http://sheliagoss.com
Shelia M. Goss is the author of the Essence Magazine and Black Expressions Bestseller My Invisible Husband and Roses are thorns, Violets are true, Paige’s Web, Double Platinum, His Invisible Wife (July 2009) and Hollywood Deception (April 2010). She’s also the author of the young adult book series The Lip Gloss Chronicles: The Ultimate Test (June 2009), Splitsville (Sept. 29, 2009), Paper Thin (2010).
Her books are available in stores or from any of the online retailers or order direct from
www.kensingtonbooks.com His Invisible Wife is Shelia’s 5th novel released under the Kensington Books imprint Urban Soul.
In stores now. Shelia also writes young adult fiction. Be sure to share the news of her books with a teen in your life. The website is
www.thelipglosschronicles.com.
The Ultimate Test is the first book in the Lip Gloss Chronicles series. Splitsiville.
A literary journalist and publicist since 2001, Dee Stewart's writings have appeared in Precious Times, Romantic Times Magazines and Mosaic Literary Journal. Her work focuses on fiction, popular culture, and New media. She is the owner of DeeGospel PR (clients: Reshonda Tate Billingsley and more) and lives in Atlanta, GA. Visit her at
www.christianfiction.blogspot.com
DeeGospel PR is an entertainment and literary PR boutique based in Atlanta, but with clientele nationwide. DGP houses a speaker's bureau for event planners and churches, who seek media and public speaking trained authors, thespians, motivational speakers, acting and music workshop leaders, and bloggers. We also house a membership site that supports literary entrepreneurs who need group coaching, PR helpdesk, social media design strategy and book marketing consultation.
Tyora "Ty" Moody is a writer, graphic designer and online book promoter. For over ten years, she's specialized in marketing and design for authors and small businesses. As an avid bookworm, she has managed two book blogs, Christian Bookworm Reviews (2002) and Written Voices Blog (2006). She's the Books Editor for WOW! (Women of the Word) Magazine. Ty is a member of Sisters in Crime (SinC) and American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW). She has written a romantic suspense and a cozy mystery. Her Christian faith is blended into every project, whether writing or design-related.
Xpress Yourself Publishing, affectionately known as XYP, is an English-language publisher, headquartered in Upper Marlboro, Maryland. The house of national best-selling authors Bill Holmes, Kenda Bell, Victoria Wells and Jessica Tilles, XYP was founded in 2001 by Jessica Tilles. XYP's authors are scattered throughout the United States.
September 26, 2008, Harlem, New York—Xpress Yourself Publishing, LLC received the 2008 Independent Publishing House of the Year award from the African American Literary Awards Show.
Established in 2000, Motown Writers Network and The Michigan Literary Network was
created to strengthen Michigan's Literary Community. Drawing readers, writers, authors, poets and more together, the networks' mission is to connect readers to Michigan literary works, educate and connect writers and poets to resources, provide events for authors to showcase their work and a lot more. Sylvia Hubbard--Author, Blogger and Founder of Motown Writers Network & The African American Electronic Literary Network.
Author of Romance & Suspense and Internet Marketing for Writers & Business.
Create A Unique Xperience with Unika
Website: http://createauniquexperience.blogspot.com
My name is Unika Howell-Molden and I am "The Unique Reviewer". I am truly a lover of all things unique. Things that are different, authentic and not the status quo. I am an avid reader and have a strong passion for reviewing books. I specialize in finding the most unique experience in each book that I review. I am also the CEO and Founder of A Unique Xperience Publishing and Literary Group, LLC.
KC Girlfriends Book Club Radio Show
KC Girlfriends Book Club: http://www.kcgirlfriendsbookclub.com
Website: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/kcgirlfriendsbookclub
The KC Girlfriends Book Club Radio Show is a radio program that supports new or underexposed AA authors with good books! At this time, we are not taking any radio show appearance requests. We will place our new book submissions website link back up sometime in November 2009. We also hold panel discussions with sister book clubs from around the country and literary resources. We have four wonderful literary consultants that appear on the show each month:
1st Monday: Dana Pittman of Nia Virtual Book Tours 2nd Monday: Assuanta Collins of Asta Publications 3rd Monday: King, author of Black Women Are Crazy as Hell 4th Monday: Ebony Farashuu and Zaria Garrison of EKG Literary Magazine.
From The Heart & Soul with Lady Serenity
Celebrating women, their unique spirits, challenges & celebrations. Mellow music and mature conversations about relationships, life, love, children, men, finances, health, education, community issues, parenting, self-growth and so much more.
Rachel Berry is blessed to be a wife, mother, grandmother, author & poet, motivational speaker, radio talk show host, mentor, and community leader. Rachel is the founder and president of Black Pearls United INC. (an African American sister-circle) founded in 2000. Berry is an alumni of Toastmasters International where she earned her CTM and awarded as Toastmaster of the Year. Black Pearls United INC.- sister-circle: http://www.blackpearlsunited.org
It is dedicated to featuring creativity in all forms. Artists, musicians, poets, actors, photographers authors and dancers call in to share their stories and creativity with the world!
Saturdays at 10:00-12:00 noon (CST).
The Reading Circle
with Marc Medley
Host: Marc A. Medley
Website: http://www.thereadingcircle01.com Join The Group: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/thereadingcircle01
The Reading Circle with Marc Medley is aired every Saturday morning from 6:00 A.M. to 7:00 A.M. on WP88.7 FM and webcast around the world on www.wpradio887.org. The show is solely dedicated to increasing and enhancing listener's interest in reading. During the show, listeners are treated to the best in autobiographies, biographies, self-help books, and literary classics. Authors are interviewed live on the air by phone, or in the WP88.7 FM studio.
About The Host
Marc A. Medley is principal responsible for more than 700 students in a K-8 elementary school in the school district of
Paterson, New Jersey. Prior to entering the field of education, he spent 15 years with AT&T in its consumer marketing organization and in many instances served as a facilitator for corporate classes.
Mr. Medley served as an adjunct professor at the Madison campus of Fairleigh Dickinson University, where he taught Communications courses and currently serves in that capacity at Passaic County Community College where he teaches Public Speaking and Business Writing. Mr. Medley is the host of THE READING CIRCLE, a talk radio program designed to discuss books, authors, and other reading related topics. The show can be heard on Saturday mornings from 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. on WP88.7 FM and around the world through the webcast on
www.wpradio887.org
THE CRITICAL THINKER is a spin-off of The Reading Circle with Marc Medley. It is the BLOG component where you have an opportunity to debate and share your thoughts with the host of The Reading Circle. In the words of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. "Nothing pains some people more than having to think." This BLOG is for those who dare to move beyond the sound-bite. It is for those who do not rely on just the news or what they are fed. The followers of this BLOG conduct research and triangulate information and then make an informed decision or opinion. Please feel free to visit THE CRITICAL THINKER at
www.thereadingcircleblog.blogspot.com
Simply Said Reading Accessories
Blog: http://simplysaidreadingaccessories.blogspot.com
Hello, my name is Debra Owsley and my company is Simply Said Reading Accessories. I custom design and hand make reading accessories such as “Gift Marks” also known as Bookmarks, Book Thongs, Book Plates and note cards that I call Love Notes; for Authors Book Stores Book Clubs and Book Lovers.
Readers with Attitude Bookclub
Website: http://www.rwabookclub.com/3136.html
Readers With Attitude (RWA) Bookclub is passionate about reading and supporting our authors and our book stores. We are founded by an Essence Bestselling, Self Published Author Nikkea Smithers and buy our books through an Essence Reporting Bookstore, Precious Memories. Because our president understands the importance of a bookclub to the literary community we focus our energy on things that we find exclusively important. We host authors at each meeting to fully understand the unspoken values in each book. We provide reviews for authors who are interested in having honest and timely feedback. Each month we pride ourselves in the ability to share with each other and promote reading in our community.
Worth More Than Rubies
Radio Show
Host: Cheryl Donovan
Blog: http://virtuouswoman-31.blogspot.com
Website: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/worthmorethanrubies
Worth More Than Rubies is dedicated to empowering the community to empower itself. Our goal is to offer tools, resources, and commentary that inspires, encourages, and provokes members of our community to take action.
The radio show is designed to motivate, inspire and educate the listening audience by providing information and interviewing guests who have inspirational stories to tell. Advantages of being a guest: You will establish your credibility and expertise You will earn heightened respect and prestige among your peers.
Minister Celeste Kelley, Author of The "Sister Girl" Series
Website: http://www.SisterGirlSeries.com
Victorious Visionaries and Visions of the Scroll Spotlight for Authors seeks to
share and celebrate the gifts and talents of God's best in the Kingdom.
Off the Pages Podcast
Website: www.offthepagespodcast.com
Hosted: LaTricia Smith and Jackie Thomas
Off The Pages Podcast is a weekly podcast where we review and discuss books, have conversations with authors, book clubs and others in the black literary community. The show airs live on Wednesday evenings at 9:00 pm eastern, 6:00 pm pacific.
Call in number: (724) 444-7444--Call ID: 60248.
Independent Online African-American Book Store
Bookstore website: www.thebookclubhouse.com
The Book Club House, an independent online African American bookstore. We have books ranging from African American History to African American children's books. Find bestselling African American books on romance and poetry by such renowned African American authors as Maya Angelou and Zora Neale Hurston. We invite you to view our collection of Contemporary African American fiction, non-fiction and the sizzling hot urban fiction, not to mention a variety of Inspirational and Spiritual books.
We hope to continually provide you with great African American classics and young adult books, along with our steadfast commitment to bring you quality service and products at reasonable prices.
Hear Relationship Educator, Roland Hinds interviews right here on TruVue Radio. Please check the dates and who will be appearing on the show next. TruVue Radio with your host Roland is the newest internet radio show to discuss relationships online with a touch of music. The show covers a variety of areas dealing with relationships, such as itimacy, health, and communication. When available, he will always provide resources and offer tips that could help you with your relationship. The host and
relationship educator, Roland has an upcoming self-help/relationship book titled "Are You The Right One For Me?" due out later this year. He will be taking some excerpts from his book and sharing it throughout the year. Your feedback and comments are always welcomed. Express your views without censorship! Call Roland at (646)716-8385 during the show and share thoughts or interact with him in the TruVue chat room. Look out for some upcoming contest, where you can win prizes during the show. Tell your friends about TruVue Radio with Roland. The show airs live every Thursday at 5:00PM PST. Thank you in advance for listening because without you there is now show. Self-Help Book Club:
www.shelfari.com/TruVueRadio Blog Site:
www.TruVueRadio.ning.com
Authors Supporting Authors
Linda: http://www.lindarherman.org
Tinisha: www.tinishanicolejohnson.com
Authors Supporting Authors www.asanetwork.webs.com
Authors Supporting Authors, founded September 2007, by authors Linda R. Herman and Tinisha Nicole Johnson, is a place where authors network, support each other's literary efforts, and support literacy.
ASA is a networking group of authors, poets, writers, publishers and artists. We promote reading amongst everyone, and offer support for other authors. ASA is a non-profit organization. Linda R. Herman and Tinisha Nicole Johnson formed this group as a way to connect with everyone having anything to do with the literary world.
Sistah
Confessions Radio
Show
Host: Tifany Jones
Sistah Confessions: http://www.sistahconfessions.com
Website: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/SistahConfessions
Sistah Confessions, founded by author and radio show host Tifany Jones, is #1 in Inspiration and Christian Fiction. Our purpose is to provide a forum that will shed light on the dark issues of this world. Our vision is to use the confessions of the authors and special guests to heal, inspire, and elicit a change that will transform our lives. Join us to help promote empowerment and unity through fellowship. Together, with the love of Christ, we can light up the darkness! By the way, check out Faith Filled Stiletto, where walking by faith never looked so good! Now, savvy and sophisticated Christian women have a place to call their own. Join us by visiting
www.faithfilledstilettos.com.
Urban Literary
Review
Tiah Short, Founder and Executive Producer
Martin Pratt, Co-producer and Host
We invite you to join us at 9pm Tuesdays, Thursdays and 4pm on Sundays for Urban Literary Review Radio! We are dedicated to literary news and author interviews.
Erotic Expressions
Website: http://www.eroticexpressions.net
Blog: http://eroticexpressions.blogspot.com
Erotic Expressions.net is about relationships, romance and other related life lessons. This is not a porn site. If you're looking for pornography, please leave now.
At Erotic Expressions.net
you'll find poetry, erotic stories, dating tips, relationship advice, romantic ideas and much more. If you want to nurture that portion of your soul that seeks to stretch and grow--then you've come to the right place.
Attention Men: There's no need to look over your shoulder or leave. Just relax. If you're reading this page—you're smarter than most of your friends. Enjoy!
Tracy Wilson
(Beautiee)
Hosts Sexy Talk Radio
Website: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/sexytalk
As you listen to the smooth, sultry, sensual, sexy sounds I want to take you back to the first time you made love with the one you're with... the first time he touched you there... the first time she touched you there.. The first kiss... the first time you felt his tongue... the first time you felt her tongue... the first orgasm... I want you to feel it as you reminisce on those memories... I want you to make new memories... I want you to feel it as you reminisce on those fantasies you made come true... I want you to create new fantasies...and I want you to call in and talk about those memories, those fantasies, and those realities...This is 'Sexy Talk'.
Listen to a Intimate Conversation with Tracy.
Tracy Wilson (Beautiee)
lives in Westchester County. She earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration while working for the Department of Social Services. She started working on the 'Secrets' series in 2003 after reading 'Awaken the Genius - Mind Technology for the 21st Century,' by Patrick K. Porter, Ph.D., and attending the Dynamic Changes Institute in New York City for weekly hypnosis where she concentrated on Patrick Porter's 'Blue Print for Personal Success' program as well as other programs.
Her interests include writing, singing, songwriting, and reading. Her song, 'Sexy
Chocolate' was written into the plot along with a few others, and she wanted to give her family, friends, and fans a place where they could hear her songs as well as find out more about her books.
Tour: http://secretsinwestchester.com/authorsontour
The Renaissance Group, LLC
The Renaissance Group, LLC – comprised of Lee McDonald (former Karibu Marketing Director) and Charlotte Reid (CEO/Founder of Intimate Interiors) is a strategic marketing and event management firm. With over 30 years of outstanding professional event development and implementation experience, TRG specializes in communications, brand development, public relations and community outreach.
The Renaissance Group (TRG) is a strategic marketing and event management firm specializing in communications, brand development, public relations and community outreach. Headquartered in the Washington, D.C. metro area TRG, provides local and national organizations with senior-level strategic counsel and execution.
With over 30 years of outstanding professional event development.
The Risque Cafe Radio Talk Show
Blog: http://www.therisquecafe.com
Website: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/TheRisqueCafe
Every Sunday 5-5:30pm Central. Call 646-929-0523 and give your opinion and
comments. Get Up and Close with Best Selling and Aspiring Authors plus decision provocative relationship topics.
AAMBC was created in Feb. 2008 for the sole purpose of promoting black authors new and seasoned. We will not shy away from that focus, even as we continue to grow. We would love to promote and support authors, events, tours, and even have scholarships but without the help from our members and authors such things can not be done without the financial assistance. Help us give back to our black writers by donating today.
AAMBC talk radio show is focused on promoting a different genre of literary talk. We bring to you that author-reader contact allowing you, the readers, to get to know every author that we read. Every conversation will provide answers that you will like to know about the author and the novels showcased. For readers AAMBC Radio is a place to get personal with some of today’s prominent authors.
For authors AAMBC Radio is a literary source providing you with more exposure for your novels and is an avenue to meet readers who enjoy reading. Our panel discussions are informative and will give you the answers you need to know about publishing and marketing. Tune into AAMBC Radio every week for new shows debuting on the air live. All shows are available for re play; feel free to listen to some of our previous shows.
Seeking Book Reviewers
EDC Creations seeks to add avid readers to our community as book reviewers. We would like readers to share their honest opinions about the books they read on our Black Authors Network Radio Show and on our BAN blog. You do not have to be a professional writer, we want to feel your passion for reading. Reviewers receive books from EDC Creations’ publishing partners.
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Seeking Book Club Interviews
Ella Curry and EDC Creations celebrates the rise of book clubs in the publishing industry. We host monthly tributes and parties for our featured book clubs. Visit Black Pearls Magazine today to view all of our showcased clubs. You too can become a Black Pearls Bookclub Star! Request that your book club be interviewed and receive a gift bag of books!
Your book club and network of friends are invited to check all the great authors in the Bookclub Reading Room at
Black Pearls Magazine: www.blackpearlsmagazine.com
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Seeking Blog Tour Hosts
Each month EDC Creations hosts a tour of 4 wonderful authors. We travel across the web sharing our message of Give the Gift of Knowledge. We are now seeking bloggers, book clubs and book lovers to host the authors on their websites, blogs or radio shows. We will hold live readings weekly and would like for readers to share the news on Twitter, Facebook and Myspace. Gather 5 or more friends and meet us for an online party! We promote great books via the phone, Skype and the web. Great benefits available for tour hosts.
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Business Interviews Requested
Do you have a great business that serves our community? Tell Black Pearls Magazine about it!
We are seeking community leader interviews. We showcase 4 business owners per month. Email Ella Curry for more details at:
edc_dg@yahoo.com
EDC Creations, The Sankofa Literary
Society and The Black Authors Network announced the launch of their
2010-2011 "Give the Gift of Knowledge Campaign," bringing readers and authors together to
help improve literacy. In 2004, during the Christmas holidays, Ella Curry, the
founder of EDC Creations, reached out to women's groups and literary
organizations to help promote early literacy by giving new books to children
from low income homes. Today, the "Give the Gift of Knowledge Campaign," seeks
to expand even further! “Based on the “each one teach one,” model, our goal is
to help people introduce reading and new books to their family and friends,”
says CEO and founder of EDC creations, Ella Curry. “Instead of giving expensive
gifts that don't shape lives----let's “Give the Gift of Knowledge” and help to
strengthen our future generations!”
Dee
Gospel PR
Tyora "Ty"
Moody
Xpress Yourself Publishing, LLC
Motown Writers Network 
Unika Molden The Unique Reviewer
KC Girlfriends Book Club Radio Show 
From The Heart & Soul Radio Talk Show
Creative Soul Radio Show
The Reading Circle
with Marc Medley
Simply Said Reading Accessories
Readers with Attitude Bookclub
Worth More Than Rubies
Radio Show
Write
The Vision Radio Show
Off the Pages Podcast 
Tru Vue Radio with Roland Hinds
Authors Supporting Authors
Sistah
Confessions Radio
Show
Urban Literary
Review
Erotic Expressions 
Tracy Wilson
(Beautiee) 
The Renaissance Group, LLC
