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Ella D. Curry hosts the 15th Black Books Weekend Opening Ceremony Listen to the Black Books Weekend Opening Ceremony -  http://tobtr.com/12289058    Follow Our Black Books Weekend Events Black Books Weekend - Day 1:  Fiction, Poetry, Romance, Thriller Books - http://tobtr.com/12289060  Black Books Weekend - Day 2:  Business Discussions with Entrepreneurs & Creators - http://tobtr.com/12289061 Black Books Weekend - Day 3:  Non-fiction/Self-help/Motivational/Children's Books -...
Published 12/05/23
Ella D. Curry hosts the 15th Black Books Weekend Opening Ceremony Listen to the Black Books Weekend Opening Ceremony - http://tobtr.com/s/12289058   Follow Our Black Books Weekend Events Black Books Weekend - Day 1:  Fiction, Poetry, Romance, Thriller Books - http://tobtr.com/12289060 Black Books Weekend - Day 2:  Business Discussions with Entrepreneurs & Creators - http://tobtr.com/12289061 Black Books Weekend - Day 3:  Non-fiction/Self-help/Motivational/Children's Books -...
Published 12/04/23
Published 12/04/23
Ella D. Curry hosts the 15th Black Books Weekend Opening Ceremony Listen to the Black Books Weekend Opening Ceremony - http://tobtr.com/s/12289058   Follow Our Black Books Weekend Events Black Books Weekend - Day 1:  Fiction, Poetry, Romance, Thriller Books - http://tobtr.com/12289060 Black Books Weekend - Day 2:  Business Discussions with Entrepreneurs & Creators - http://tobtr.com/12289061 Black Books Weekend - Day 3:  Non-fiction/Self-help/Motivational/Children's Books -...
Published 12/03/23
Ella D. Curry hosts the 15th Black Books Weekend Online Book Festival Listen to the Black Books Weekend Opening Ceremony - http://tobtr.com/s/12289058   Follow Our Black Books Weekend Events Black Books Weekend - Day 1:  Fiction, Poetry, Romance, Thriller Books - http://tobtr.com/12289060 Black Books Weekend - Day 2:  Business Discussions with Entrepreneurs & Creators - http://tobtr.com/12289061 Black Books Weekend - Day 3:  Non-fiction/Self-help/Motivational/Children's Books -...
Published 12/02/23
ONE BLOOD. THREE GENERATIONS OF WOMEN, LEGACY, AND SURVIVAL. Join New York Times bestselling author Denene Millner as she explores the lives of three generations of women tied together by love, hope, dreams, ambition...and family secrets in this epic novel. Meet Grace: raised by her beloved grandmother in tension-filled, post-segregation Virginia, Grace is barely a teenager when she loses her grandmother. Shellshocked, she is shipped up North to live with her formidably ambitious Aunt...
Published 11/09/23
Praise for The Personal Librarian, a Good Morning America Book Club pick! “Historical fiction at its best…The Personal Librarian spins a complex tale of deceit and allegiance as told through books.” —Good Morning America   The First Ladies Editorial Reviews “This book will expand your perspective and keep you reading late into the night." —Dolen Perkins-Valdez, New York Times bestselling author of Take My Hand   Victoria Christopher Murray's...
Published 09/14/23
Clairvoyance - Poetic Vault Series (7 books) Clairvoyance – Insightful Lyrical Musings from the Poetic Vault Series. Clairvoyance is a collection of poetic works from speaker, writer, and producer, Marc Lacy. This publication is what Lacy is deeming the “ultimate discernment” of his deepest thoughts and contemplations. Clairvoyance is comprised of over 500 previously unreleased poems from Lacy’s sacred vault. These poetic gems are contained within 5 books, plus 2 bonus books of love...
Published 08/17/23
Afro-Bougie Blues: A Collection of Short Fiction by Lauren Wilson Step into the world of Afro-Bougie Blues and walk in the shoes of different protagonists as they struggle to move through the world. Ordinary black women and men develop tenacity when they have to deal with the reality of their choices.  Alexis finally finds love after seventeen years of a lonely existence, but life throws a curveball. Watch as she overcomes the challenge despite her past still looming over her head.  Walk...
Published 05/29/23
THE JULIUS KANE TRIFECTA PACKAGE Explore:  https://juliuskane.org/trifecta-package Select your option. Get all three of these great Julius Kane novels for one low price!  Option 1:  $17.00 Paperbacks (3) Option 2:  $25.00 E-books (3) Option 3:  $35.00 Audiobooks (3) (Available 4/20/23) Connect with Julius Kane Julius Kane is the author of dozens of titles. His resume boasts an eclectic array of genres and categories including, fiction, non-fiction, stageplays, essays, poetry, and most...
Published 04/19/23
Love Lessons - Divorce after 50 with Terri Martinez Follow Terri D as she takes you through her love journey. She shares her personal experiences and love lessons and discovers love's true meaning. Love Lessons will leave you asking. What is love? What are my expectations? Do I know how to communicate? What role do I want to have in my relationship? What do I want vs. What do I need?   Website:  http://www.authorterrid.com   Terri Martinez who also writes under the pen name of...
Published 03/26/23
"Dare to Live Your Life Like It's Golden." Shelia E. Bell is a multi-award-winning, national bestselling author with 45 books already published in faith-based fiction, women’s fiction, young adult fiction, and nonfiction. Her books have made numerous bestsellers’ lists and garnered a bevy of literary awards, some which include Black Expressions Top 25 and Top 50, Dallas Morning News Bestseller, Kindle Awards Recipient, Henri Literary Award Recipient, AAMBC Award, USA Today Honorable Mention,...
Published 03/25/23
Leadership in Action: 5 Key Principles of Racial Justice Work by Kofi Annan More about the book:  42fightingwords.com   As painful and upsetting as George Floyd’s murder was, it was encouraging to witness not just the intense condemnation–and ultimate prosecution–of the officers involved but the almost universal recognition that that incident was a mere symptom of a greater problem, systemic racism.   In the subsequent months, more resources and energy were invested into fighting systemic...
Published 02/07/23
Author Discussing the Lucy Mason Series Letrise Carter holds a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and a Master’s degree in Financials Management & Accounting.  Letrise works in corporate America by day as a Fund Manager while building her small business as CEO of Sistah’s Place & Sistah’s Creative Media.  Letrise is a writer, podcaster, and magazine editor, and media manager. She published her first novella in 2017 titled Deceitful Secrets. After a 2-year break to focus on her health,...
Published 06/08/21
New authors Mbinguni and Carol E. Massey will read from their books and discuss their journey to publication.     Looking for Hope by Mbinguni   Birth Days by Carol E. Massey     Mbinguni is a natural storyteller. An avid reader, she began composing her own narratives as a small child in grade school. With roots in West Africa and the Gullah-Geechee region of Georgia's barrier islands, Mbinguni began writing, Looking for Hope, as a labor of love. She has a background in education and...
Published 03/04/21
I watched in awe as Miz Rosa stopped those men on the bus with her clear, calm “no” and I thought about that word. What if I said no? What if I refused to follow the path these White folks wanted for us? What if I kept this precious baby? Montgomery, Alabama, 1955 On a cold December evening, Mattie Banks packs a suitcase and leaves her family home. Sixteen years old and pregnant, she has already made the mistake that will ruin her life and disgrace her widowed mother. Boarding the 2857 bus,...
Published 01/28/21
Never Close Your Heart (Book 2) by Monica F. Anderson All Faith Henry wanted was peace. She gave up almost everything to have it. She resigned from her position as mayor, filed for divorce, and sold her dream home, vowing no job or man would ever control her again.  Ten years later, her self-made perfect life is changing directions without her consent. Her popular podcast is bringing unwanted attention from a superfan. Her millennial daughter, Sloane, has returned to the nest with an...
Published 01/19/21
Your Honor, Your Honor: A Journey Through Grief to Restorative Justice by Judge Leonia J. Lloyd   In 1949, twin sisters came into this world surprising everybody including their parents and the doctor because he heard only one heartbeat. On a path ordered by God, the twins touched the lives of many in their roles as teachers, attorneys, and judges. The rocky road the twins followed to achieve these professions was God's way of preparing them for life.  In Your Honor, Your Honor, author...
Published 12/17/20
Crown Holders Unplugged:  How We Love, Heal & Empower Women How does writing and telling your story heal old wounds? We are discuss living single & saved, life after divorce, how to become your own woman when it seems as if the world is crumbling. Do long distance relationships work? Why do mothers and daughters struggle in their bonds? How do you make blended families work, especially when it's a biracial partnering? Conquering bi-polar disorder, depression and the feeling of...
Published 10/01/20
Minding Your Business (Tips on starting, scaling and promoting a business, agency or publishing house.) Let's talk about innovative ways of making money, scaling your business, investing money to create several streams of income and changing the crooked path to generational wealth. Topics of Discussion:  We will discuss how we are pivoting or adapting to business during this pandemic. The main point of this panel discussion is how we have to keep moving the needle and not just get...
Published 09/30/20
Awaken Your Inner Fire (Overcoming obstacles, tackling abuse, and recovering from health challenges.) Topics of Discussion:  The main point of this panel discussion is how do we keep moving the needle and not just get comfortable with success where we are today. How do you handle feeling judged by others and not being able to speak your truth? How do we create new adventures of your soul during this pandemic? Featured Authors and Speakers CC Fann  Taressa Stovall  Joylynn M....
Published 09/29/20
#SheDaredToDreamMC: I know this past week was such a disappointment to many with the less than favorable outcome for the Breonna Taylor's case and the passing of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. I want to try and allay the uncomfortable feelings many of us are having by bringing you 21 women Who Dared to Dream!   Sept. 27-Sept. 30 BAN Radio Show and Crown Holders Transmedia will feature women speakers and authors that are here to bring you peace, joy and tips for making a way out...
Published 09/28/20
This Time Always by Suzette D. Harrison  Vivacious Niyana Nichols isn’t looking for love. Between the demands of work as a Wellness Clinic Administrator, recent widowhood, and being there for her two beautiful daughters, love has taken a back seat for the fifty-three-year-old. To complicate matters, she’s also suffering from Alopecia. Yet, when Niyana meets her daughter’s handsome professor, she is faced with emotions she thought she’d buried with her husband. Divorced single father and...
Published 09/15/20
  Crown Holders Story Time is happening now! Sit back and enjoy several amazing authors share reading from their latest books! Featured Authors and Speakers are listed below:  * Nights Over Egypt by Barbara Keaton  * Allegra’s Shadow by Dana Sanders Hill * Rhythm Bay Love by Patricia A. Bridewell * Basketball & Ballet by Suzette Harrison * Capital Sins by Cheryl Mattox Berry * Contempt Trilogy by Becky DeWitt * Amazing Grace: A Tribute to You, The Story of Us by D. Michele...
Published 09/12/20
Crown Holders Transmedia is the parent company of EDC Creations Media Group, the Sankofa Literary Society, the Black Authors Network Radio Show and Black Pearls Magazine. The Sankofa Literary Society empowers independent and/or self-published authors through mentoring programs. The popular Black Authors Network radio program offers new authors a chance to showcase their books to thousands of international readers weekly. Black Pearls Magazine, is an online literary destination for thousands...
Published 08/13/20