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 2011-2013  "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    

Shop EDC Creations Bookstores
http://astore.amazon.com/edcmagazine-20  
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EDC Creations Newsletters
Book Clubs: http://www.feedblitz.com/f/f.fbz?html=352823 
BAN Community: http://www.feedblitz.com/f/f.fbz?html=301498 

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 Arlinda McGlothin Spotlights 
Website: www.lindarinsights.blogspot.com  
Lindar Publishing is dedicated to publishing positive and motivating written works from unknown authors and poets. We are also dedicated to providing programming for women and young ladies dealing with self-esteem and self-confidence issues.
Arlinda McGlothin has a new book released, Ghetto Chick.

Ghetto Chick is on sale at:  http://www.lulu.com/content/paperback-book/ghetto-chick/7313130 

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. 

Xpress Yourself Publishing, LLC
An entity of the Jessica Tilles Corporation 
Home: http://www.xpressyourselfpublishing.org 
Blog: http://www.xpressyourselfpublishing.blogspot.com 

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.

Motown Writers Network 
Founded by Sylvia Hubbard
Website: http://mwn.homestead.com
Website: http://sylviahubbard.com
Website: http://motownwriters.com 
Blog: http://motownwriters.blogspot.com
Website: http://facebook.com/sylviahubbard 


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.

Unika Molden The Unique Reviewer
Website: http://www.theuniquereviewer.blogspot.com 

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 Radio Talk Show
http://www.BlogTalkRadio.com/Lady-Serenity 

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  

Creative Soul Radio Show
Host: John R Williams, author
Website: http://www.theauthor.us/10.html
Show: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/THE-Author.rss 

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

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. 

Write The Vision Radio Show
Write The Vision: http://www.PraizPR.com  
Website: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/Write-The-Vision 

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.

Tru Vue Radio with Roland Hinds
Website: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/truvueradio 
TruVue Radio: http://www.myspace.com/TruVueRadio  

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.

Urban Literary Review
Tiah Short, Founder and Executive Producer 
Martin Pratt, Co-producer and Host  

Website: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/urbanliteraryreview 
ULR: http://www.myspace.com/urbanliteraryreview 

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. 

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.

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