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3rd Annual HBFF Film Finance & Distribution Summit

Moderator — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 21:40:51 GMT

September 14, 2009
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3rd Annual HBFF Film Finance & Distribution Summit
Saturday, October 10, 2009 * 8am - 6pm * Writers Boot Camp

"Informing. Inspiring. Empowering."
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Dear Friends:
If
you're looking to get the hook-up, gather information and gain insights
from a wide array of leading film financing and distribution
professionals, don't miss this opportunity to connect with insightful
discussions and focused networking. The 3rd Annual HBFF Film Finance
& Distribution Summit takes place on Saturday, October 10 from 8am
to 6pm at the Writers Boot Camp, Bergamot Station Arts Center, 2525
Michigan Ave., Bldg. I in Santa Monica, CA.
At the day-long HBFF Film Finance & Distribution Summit, a senior
roster of industry professionals will address key issues relevant to
the opportunities and barriers to success in securing film finance

sales and distribution for independent filmmakers. Speakers will offer
up detailed information on new trends in private ?nancing, strategies
to raise money for your ?lm, putting together a ?lm funding
package

dissecting distribution deals, new distribution methods, and
understanding what ?lm buyers are looking for. Plus, if you register
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Panelists will include venture capitalists, private equity ?nanciers

accountants, corporate ?nance executives, bankers, entertainment
attorneys and distribution executives.
The following speakers just confirmed for the summit:
STU POLLARD, President, Pollard FIlm has been making films for more than a decade

emerging as a highly sought after collaborator in the independent film community.
His recent producing credits include TRUE ADOLESCENTS, a Seattle-based coming of
age comedy, DIRTY COUNTRY, a documentary about country singer Larry Pierce, and
IRA & ABBY, a neurotic romantic comedy set in Manhattan. Among Pollard's projects
in development are HARMONY, a dramedy written by Brad Riddell, THE BUFFALO SOLIDER

a drama based on the Chris Bohjalian bestseller, and the southern comedy WONDERDOG

based on the novel by Inman Majors. Pollard also freelances as a consultant and
producer, specializing in private equity financing, investor relations, and distributor
delivery. His clients include filmmakers such as Ryan Harper (STEEL CITY) and Jeffrey
Schwarz (SPINGE TINGLER), and companies such as Your Half Media, Furnace Films

and Half Shell Entertainment. His business plans have raised nearly $7 million
in development and production funds.
ROY SALTER is a Founding Principal based in the Los Angeles Office where he co-manages
the firm's overall practice and project management efforts. The Salter Group is
a leading independent financial and strategic advisory firm specializing in providing
business and intangible asset valuations, financial opinions, financial and strategic
analysis, forecasting, and transaction support covering a broad spectrum of industries
and situations to both middle market and Fortune 500 companies and capital market
constituents. Over the past six years The Salter Group has completed over 700 engagements
representing over $70 billion in asset and business values.
JEFF GONZALEZ, COO and CFO of Maya Entertainment, is responsible for the
overall operations and financial functions of the company. With nearly
two decades of experience in corporate financing and accounting, Jeff
has an impressive track record for successfully building, strengthening
and leading both private and publically traded entertainment
corporations.
Jeff has an 18 year career in the entertainment industry as a financial
executive. He has been the CFO of four publicly traded entertainment
companies, including Trimark Holdings, Inc., National Lampoon, Inc. and
Interplay Entertainment. He was also an officer at Morgan Creek
Productions. Mr. Gonzalez was instrumental in the sale of Trimark to
Lionsgate in 2000. He has also established or facilitated various debt
and equity structures for both corporate and film financing.
DOUGLAS LOWELLis a well-regarded financial executive in the Hollywood
entertainment industry. Mr. Lowell has worked with and been a
consultant for a number of leading privately held and publicly traded
film and television companies. From 2001 through 2002, Mr. Lowell was Chief Financial
Officer of
Premiere Marketing and Distribution Group, a start-up, wide release
theatrical distribution company, where he oversaw all financial and HR
operations and arranged $80 million financing of senior and
subordinated debt. Prior to this, Mr. Lowell was Vice President of
Business Development for Concorde-New Horizons where he launched their
DVD division, restructured Home Video operations, produced over 100
DVDs for domestic distribution, oversaw collection of company
receivables and led special domestic television distribution projects.
He also spent several years at Trimark Pictures, where he initiated and
closed a $75 million credit facility with Chase Securities, while
heading all investor relation responsibilities including SEC filings
for that publicly traded company. Before joining Trimark Pictures, Mr.
Lowell worked in business development at The Kushner-Locke Company
where he helped arrange over $20 million in convertible securities, and
headed all corporate financial relations activities.
Here's Why You Can't Afford To Miss This Summit:

* Attracting investors-how to?

* Are individual private equity investors still active?

* Who's
in the film finance business? Which banks, investment companies

specialized film finance companies, and institutional investors like
hedge funds and wealth funds are financing indie films, and what types
of financing are they offering?

* Untapped treasures for financing an independent film in foreign markets

* Taking advantage of film production tax incentives

* The benefits of co-financing and co-productions

* The finer points of structuring a good deal

* How dead is theatrical? Can a filmmaker really make money in secondary markets
and alternative distribution channel?

* New distribution models, digital distribution platforms and direct to DVD models

* Focused networking opportunities
More speakers, more content, more features - make sure the 3rd Annual HBFF Film
Finance & DIstribution Summit
is on your calendar for October 10. You will leave with an accurate
reflection of the state of the industry and in-depth knowledge of the
latest funding and commercial opportunities in film . The Film Summit
is also the perfect occasion to boost your contacts and form meaningful
relationships with key players from the film business.
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I look forward to seeing you there.
Yours sincerely

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Founder & Executive Director
Hollywood Black Film Festival, LLC
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Multicultural Open Casting Call

Moderator — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 11:43:25 GMT

--- On Thu, 9/10/09, JIM WILLIAMS <t5050_2000@yahoo.com> wrote:

From: JIM WILLIAMS <t5050_2000@yahoo.com>
Subject: Major Casting Call For Actors & Prod. Crew!!
To: t5050_2000@yahoo.com
Date: Thursday, September 10, 2009, 3:05 AM

Multicultural Open Casting Call Presented By The Peachtree Village International Film Festival
Come out and meet some of the country's hottest independent filmmakers who are
looking for new acting and production talent.

What: Open Casting Call (For ages 17 to 60 male & female) Looking for: African American, Caucasian,Latino and Asian actors and production people. When: Friday September 26th 2009 Where: Underground Atlanta (Event Loft)- Lobby50 Upper Alabama St., SW Atlanta, Ga 30303 Time: 6:45pm to 7:15pm Production people bring your resumes.Actors & models bring any photo of yourself. Recording artists bring copies of your music demo. Who should attend to
drop off their resumes and headshots: All Actors, behind the scenes production people, models, recording artists, music producers, make up artists and anyone who wants to be a part of Atlanta's growing multi million dollar filmproduction scene.For more info on the film festival log onto: http://www.PVIFF.COM
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The Official Director Workshop: Through The Director's Eye
Featuring:Malcolm Lee - Director ("The Best Man," "Roll Bounce," "Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins" Etc.)

The Spike Lee Protege Jeff Byrd Shares His Knowledge About The Art Of
Directing Feature Length Motion-Pictures And TV Shows.
Credits: ("Soul Food"- Showtime Series, "Jasper Texas," "Kings Ransom," Etc.)
For More Info. On Jeff Byrd Visit:

A CONVERSATION WITH TYLER PERRY STUDIO'S ROGER BOBB(PVIFF 2009 CONVERSATION SERIES)
UNDERGROUND ATLANTA EVENT LOFT Tyler Perry Studios Executive Producer And First Assistant Director Roger Bobb (EP Of The Hit TV Show "Meet The Browns, Co. Producer Of Madea Goes To Jail

Cast
Me If You can Panel:Stephen Harris, Director, Non Fiction And Alternative Programming A&E Television Network Directed Episodes Of: "Wife Swap," "The Montel Williams Show," "Ron Hazelton's Housecalls"

E! Entertainment, Commericial For "Color Purple," "Executive Producer HAMMMERTIME" And More..Bryce Wilson - Actor/Music Artist/Producer & More. Tim Greene - Songwriter/Producer, Award Winning Filmmaker - Films: Creepin, Ya Grandmas A Gangsta, LiL Homeez, LiL Homeez 2 (Summer Vacation) And LiL Homeez 3 (Back 2 School) Etc. http://www.youtube.com/user/timgreeneWWW.TIMGREENEFILMS.COM Kaira Akita-Actress: "Why Did I Get Married," "The Family That Preys," Etc.

Denise Hendricks
Denise Hendricks Is An Award Winning Producer, Writer And Journalist. She Currently Works As A Producer For The New Late Night Talk Show The MoNique Show Debuting On BET In The Fall Of 2009. From 2004 To 2009, Denise Worked As An Associate Producer For The # 1 Daytime Talk Show In The Country, The Oprah Winfrey Show. She Was Also A News Producer For CNN And ABC, CBS, NBC, And FOX News Affiliate Television Stations Throughout The Country.

MODERATOR

Evelyn D. Mims
WXIA-TV, Atlanta & Company, Associate Producer
Past President And National Trustee For NATAS And The Daytime
Emmys

You Can Women in Business Training Program

amanipublishing — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 15:18:01 GMT

You Can Women in Business Training Program is proud to announce their first online class:

Creative Business Financing: 9 Things to do when the bank says, NO!

This will be a three-day online class beginning on September 14th.
Instructor: Barbara Joe Williams, M.Ed., owner of Amani Publishing, LLC

For complete details and registration, please visit:
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Special introductory price only $30.00

Dealine Friday, September 11th.

Upcoming Conferences &

Moderator — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 16:04:33 GMT

Barbara Joe Williams <amanipublishing@aol.com> wrote:
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> August 15th
> Tallahassee Authors Network meeting, Program Room A
> Special guest presentation on producing audiobooks
> Main Library (downtown), Tallahassee
> Contact: http://www.TallahasseeLocalAuthors.ning.com
> Or call Barbara, at 850-264-3341
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> August 15th
> Art & Wine Show, 7:00 10:00 p.m.
> Windsor Parke Golf Club, Jacksonville, Florida
> Contact: melissa@myoccasionjax.com
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> Cape Cod Writers Center Annual Summer Conference
> Craigville Conference Center in Centerville, Massachusetts
> Contact: http://www.capecodwriterscenter.org
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> You Can Women in Business, In the Spotlight on WCTV
> Check your local listings for broadcast times
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> Tallahassee Writers Association meeting, 6:30 p.m.
> American Legion Hall by Lake Ella, Tallahassee
> Contact: Meredithds@comcast.net
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> August 20th
> Black on Black Rhyme Night, 9:00 p.m.
> Amen-Ras Bookshop, 812 S. Macomb Street, Tallahassee
> Contact: Keith@blackonblackrhyme.com
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> August 22nd
> 3rd Annual You Can Women in Business Expo
> Workshop presentation on Creative Business Financing
> Tallahassee Community College, 10:00 4:30 p.m., Tallahassee
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> August 22nd
> Los Angeles Black Book Expo, 11:00 a.m.
> Expo Center, Los Angeles, California
> Contact: http://www.labbx.com
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> August 23 29th
> SORMAG (Shades of Romance Magazine) Online Conference
> Free registration for readers and writers, 24/7
> Contact: http://www.sormag.blogspot.com
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> August 27th
> Black on Black Rhyme Night, 9:00 p.m.
> Amen-Ras Bookshop, 812 S. Macomb Street, Tallahassee
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> Hawaii Writers Conference and Retreat, Honolulu, Hawaii
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> Jacksonville Zoo, all inclusive day package
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> 2009 Purple Power Seminar, Black Female Development Circle, Inc.
> Spellman College, Manley Student Union, Atlanta, Georgia
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New and Established Writers

akoroves — Thur, 06 Aug 2009 15:51:51 GMT

Please check out Kasma Magazine, and if you have a good story to tell, don't hesitate to submit it.

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A Literary Retreat in Washington, DC

avivatravel — Sat, 01 Aug 2009 18:41:35 GMT

A Literary Retreat in Washington, DC.    $129.00    Date: Saturday, Sept. 26, 2009

Location: Washington Marriott, 1221 22nd Street, NW, Washington, DC 20037

                               Our Literary Events
Literary Salons, facilitated by Avid Readers Saturday Morning
Literary Luncheon with our wonderful Authors
Authors Showcase, Book Discussion and Booksigning
African American Literature on sale and other vendors in our Marketplace

                            Our Washington, DC Authors
Sandra Mitzell Chaney              Joyce V. Gray               Maurice M. Gray, Jr.
J. Moffet Walker                       Victor McGlothin            Kimberla Lawson Roby
Gregory Morris                         Sharon Ewell Foster   and more...

Questions, contact Ruth Bridges, avivatavel@aol.com, or call 815-267-7828
            Visit us at http://www.literarysisters.com

CALIFORNIA BOOK CLUB SUMMIT - "An African American Literary Experience"

Moderator — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 02:37:54 GMT

CALIFORNIA BOOK CLUB SUMMIT - "An African American Literary Experience"

San Ramon Marriott Hotel
2600 Bishop Dr., San Ramon, CA 94583
Thursday thru Sunday | Sept. 10-13, 2009

A weekend long book club meeting:
Come out to hear, meet, greet and learn from your favorite
fiction and nonfiction authors! Numerous best-sellers among them!!

Book club members, book collectors, book lovers are invited to REGISTER NOW! http://www.thecaliforniabookclubsummit.com/home2.htm
No "day-of" registration!

REGISTRATION FEE INCLUDES:
Thur: pre-summit wine-tasting reception with authors/participants
Fri: breakfast, break-out sessions with authors, lunch, meet & greet reception
Sat: breakfast, book signings, dinner, entertainment & author award presentations
Sun: continental breakfast and gospel showcase

Join us for this relaxing and entertaining weekend getaway!
Registration fee does not include nightly accommodations.
Excellent room rates available ($89 per night). 925.867.9200

Northern California is about to experience its first official celebration (of this magnitude) of African American authors, literary giants in their fields, and the book lovers who support them. California Book Club Summit will be a weekend filled with inspiration, motivation and memories to cherish for years to come. Festivities and events will be held at the San Ramon Marriott Hotel. Bookseller is Marcus Books, one of the few remaining independent African American-owned bookstores in the nation.

FEATURED AUTHORS:
Vincent Alexandria, Tina McElroy Ansa, China Ball, Steven Barnes, Peggy Brooks-Bertram, P.H., Ph.D. & Barbara A. Seals Nevergold, Ph.D., ReShonda Tate Billingsley, Cheryl Broussard, J. California Cooper, Virginia DeBerry & Donna Grant, Tananarive Due, Anjuelle Floyd, Nina Foxx, Nirvana Reginald Gayle, Donna Hill, Trice Hickman, Margaret Johnson-Hodge, J. D. Mason, Bernice McFadden, Victor McGlothin, Mary Morrison, Kimberly Terry, Victoria Christopher Murray, Electa Rome Parks, Francis Ray, Earl Sewell, Alretha Thomas, Omar Tyree, Pamela Samuels Young, and many more.

AUTHOR HIGHLIGHTS: http://www.thecaliforniabookclubsummit.com/authors.htm
PARTICIPANT REGISTRATION: http://www.thecaliforniabookclubsummit.com/home2.htm

Book club members, book collectors, book lovers, if you want to spend the weekend with your favorite author, register now to attend Northern California's largest African American book club summit. Registration fee $325. Registration for groups of 10 is $275. LIMITED VENDOR BOOTH SPACE AVAILABLE! Participant activities commence on Thursday, September 9th (on-site registration, booth set-up, wine-tasting reception featuring African American vintners).

SPONSORS ARE WELCOME!
http://www.thecaliforniabookclubsummit.com/SponsorshipProposal.pdf

The California Book Club Summit is produced by Sigrid R. Williams
http://www.thecaliforniabookclubsummit.com
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Upcoming Conferences and Exhibits

Moderator — Fri, 08 May 2009 11:07:30 GMT

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ANNOUNCEMENT:

Amani Publishing, LLC, located in Tallahassee, Florida, is pleased to announce the Sistahfaith Conference Writing Contest. The winner will be awarded a publishing contract with Amani Publishing, LLC. For more details, please contact Marilynn Griffith at: Marilynngriffith@gmail.com
amanipublishing@aol.com

May 9 & 10th
Women in Business Expo for Mothers Day
At Tallahassee Mall, 10:00 9:00 p.m., Tallahassee, Florida
Contact: Katina Amoah, Youcan413@embarqmail.com

May 16 -17th
National Black Book Festival, Houston, Texas
Contact: http://www.nationalblackbookfestival.com

May 18 31st
Book Expo America Conference
Jacob K. Javits Center, New York, NY
Contact: http://www.bookexpoamerica.com

May 19th
Tallahassee Writers Association meeting, 6:30 p.m.
American Legion Hall by Lake Ella
Contact: Meredithds@comcast.net

June 6 7th
Sisterhood Showcase Conference, Memphis, Tennessee
Contact: http://www.sisterhoodshowcase.com

June 11 13th
Florida African Dance Festival
Tallahassee Community College
Lifetime Sports Complex, Tallahassee, Florida
Contact: Jevelle Robinson, acdt93@aol.com

June 18 19th
Black Writers Reunion & Conference, Las Vegas, Nevada
Contact: http://www.blackwriters.org

July 9 15th
American Library Association Conference, Chicago, Illinois
Contact: http://www.ala.org

July 16 -19th
Faith & Fiction Conference Power of the Pen
Orlando, Florida
Contact: http://www.faithandfictionretreat.com

July 31 August 2
National Book Club Conference, Atlanta, Georgia
Contact: http://www.nationalbookclubconference.com

August 7 10th
Society of Childrens Book Writers & Illustrators
Los Angeles, California
Contact: http://www.scbwi.org

August 22nd
3rd Annual You Can Women in Business Expo
Tallahassee Community College, 9:00 4:00 p.m., Tallahassee, Florida
Contact: Katina Amoah, youcan413@embarqmail.com

September 18 - 20th
Writers Digest Conference, New York, NY
Contact: http://www.writersdigestconference.com

September 20th
Tallahassee Writers Association meeting, 6:30 p.m.
American Legion Hall by Lake Ella
Contact: Meredithds@comcast.net

October 15th
Tallahassee Writers Association meeting, 6:30 p.m.
American Legion Hall by Lake Ella
Contact: Meredithds@comcast.net

November 8 15th
Miami Book Fair International, Miami, Florida
Contact: http://www.miamibookfair.com

Stay tuned for more great happenings, send me yours, or

Check out: http://www.MoreThanYouThought.com
For more local happenings

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Washington Blvd. to be Renamed John Conyers Blvd.

Moderator — Wed, 06 May 2009 13:17:10 GMT

----- Original Message -----
From: gjrassoc@aol.com
Sent: Monday, May 04, 2009 2:52 PM
Subject: Washington Blvd. to be Renamed John Conyers Blvd.

Please be advised that a major street in Detroit, Washington Blvd., is being renamed to John Conyers Blvd. This is the first major street in Downtown Detroit to be renamed after an African-American. A dedication ceremony will be held. If you would like to be part of the ceremony committee, please inform my office this week by email so we can provide you with additional information.

The proposal to rename the street was engineered by our office along with the Detroit Legacy Committee. The proposal was approved in 2 days, a process which normally takes 6 to 8 weeks.

Gregory J. Reed, Chair of the Detroit
Entertainment Commission and
Detroit Legacy Committee Members,
Hon. JoAnn Watson
Hon. Alberta Tinsley-Talabi
Charles H. Brown, Esq.
Donald Davis
Karen Lloyd
Sherry Washington
Angela Austin

The Mandatory PLACE For Every AUTHOR

tenacity2004 — Fri, 01 May 2009 05:43:05 GMT

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Want your music heard, your song, film, or play produced? Read This Month's BLP Newsletter

Moderator — Sun, 01 Mar 2009 03:25:54 GMT

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WebsiteMakeoverWorkshop.com Announces Its Book Marketing and Virtual Tutorial Members Site Beta-Launch

tenacity2004 — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 20:16:26 GMT

WebsiteMakeoverWorkshop.com Announces Its
Book Marketing and Virtual Tutorial Members Site
Beta-Launch

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Atlanta, GA, February 07, 2009 -- The Website Makeover Workshop, The
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marketing resource. "A multi-media website enabling members to learn how
to market a book online as well as website marketing optimization tips at any
given time" and powered by "streaming and downloadable audio and video
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Website Makeover Workshop users are authors, writers, publishers, and
entrepreneurs who are learning and implementing new techniques and
strategies at their own pace. Site feature highlights include: a forum, fully
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Brooklyn, New York Author Danny Simmons set to headline 2nd Annual I Love to Read Book Fair 2009

philandrews — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 05:46:26 GMT

Contact: Basha Riddick

718-436-1079 (Office)

Brooklyn, New York Author Danny Simmons set to headline 2nd Annual I Love to Read Book Fair 2009 /Black History Month Celebration & Obama Victory Celebration February 2009.

HONORING DOMINIC CARTER- SENIOR POLITICAL ANCHOR/ NY 1

AUTHOR OF NO MOMMAS BOY

Brooklyn, New York Author Danny Simmons set to headline 2^nd Annual I Love to Read Book Fair 2009/Black History Month Celebration & Obama Victory Celebration February 2009 .

Barack Obama 1^st African American President of United States of America

2^nd Annual I Love to Read Book Fair 2009 will also be commemorating the historic election of Barack Obama as the 1^st African American President, in the history of the United States during this groundbreaking milestone.

Danny Simmons Artist, Novelist, Poet and creator of HBOs Groundbreaking Def Poetry

Author Danny Simmons (Danny Simmons is an Artist, Novelist, Poet and creator of HBO's groundbreaking Def Poetry) set to headline 2^nd Annual I Love to Read Book Fair 2009. 2^nd Annual I Love to Read Book Fair 2009 is currently announcing early author sign up and registration. The Basha Riddick Show will be documenting the Book Fair via Live Taping.

Basha Riddick Producer of the Basha Riddick Show and of

The2^nd Annual I Love to Read Book Fair 2009

Basha Riddick Producer of the Basha Riddick Show and of

The2^nd Annual I Love to Read Book Fair 2009

The Basha Riddick show connects with the human spirit and an environment for self-expression, with unlimited celebrity entertainment for enlightenment, education, and empowerment. It is a well established fact that The Basha Riddick Show focuses on issues that continue to have an important impact on our community, highlighting Celebrities i.e. Danny Glover, Debbie Allen; Artist Melba Moore, Norman Connors; Political Anchors /Authors Dominic Carter Senior Political Anchor NY1 News/Author, Hillary Clinton Secretary of State Elected, Barbara Walters; as well as Entrepreneurs, Clergy; Young Adults, Heroes, Unsung Heroes and Seniors within our communities. Basha Riddick is the Producer of the I Love to Read Book Fair 2009, along with Phil Andrews, host of the Power Networking Business Series.

Multi-Cultural books have experienced a tremendous amount of growth over the last several years, and are fueling growth in the book industry, while also informing the public of the importance of media coverage.

The Book fairs essential goal is to enhance the quality of life of those affected, through positive entertainment, enlightenment, education and empowerment. We all know someone who is in a crisis, whether financially, emotionally, mentally, or physically. The Book Fair intends to Entertain, Enlighten, Educate and Empower individuals and communities to find positive ways to conquer their challenges and keep a healthy attitude while doing so.

That is our hope for your book(s) that they relate a positive message, compelling stories, and ways to transform lives through challenges and adversity while entertaining the public.

OPENING RECEPTION

BROOKLYN CHRISTIAN CENTER

1061 Atlantic Ave., Brooklyn N.Y.

Produced by Basha Riddick & Phil Andrews

Hosted by Pastor Dennis A. Dillon - Editor in Chief the Christian Times/Author

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2009 6:00 p.m.-9:00pm

Directions: Take the "A or C" Train walk over one block to Atlantic Ave.
or take B25 OR B26 Bus to Atlantic Ave. near Franklin Ave. @ Class on Ave.

Tickets Available for Reception

Call for information 718-436-1079See website

http://www.BookFair.4t.com

BOOK FAIR WILL BE HELD SATURDAY

BOOK FAIR (ALL DAY)

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2009 12:00-9:00pm
BOOK FAIR "ALL DAY"
NEW BAPTIST TEMPLE CHURCH
360 Schermerhorn St., Brooklyn, N.Y.

Hosted by Pastor Edwin Gomez & Pastor Gus Rodriguez

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2009 12:00-9:00pm

Directions: Take the "2, 3, 4" Trains to Nevins Street
Walk one Block to 3rd Ave. @ Schermerhorn Street
Nevins Street across from the Brooklyn Academy of Music

AUTHORS SLAM 5:00PM - 7:00PM

First Ten Authors that register early compete in a special Authors Slam. Deadline, January 31, 2009

PLEASE NOTE: AUTHORS BRINGS YOUR BOOKS,
TABLES AND DISPLAYS IF YOU HAVE THEM.

Sell & Read Books - 12:00pm - 9:00pm Authors (ALL-DAY)

Dominic Carter "Inside City Hall Headlined the 2008 Black History Month I Love to Read Book Fair.

Authors nationwide from a variety of genres participated in the 2008 I Love to Read Book Fair.

Official Book Fair Web Site

http://www.BookFairs.4t.com

http://thebashariddickshow.4t.com

I Love to Read Book Fair recently launched its official registration web site at http://thebashariddickshow.4t.com in 2008. I Love to Read Book Fair is geared toward African American and Multicultural Authors and serves as a tribute to their contribution to the literary arena.

Multi-Cultural books have experienced a tremendous amount of growth over the last couple of year, and are fueling growth in the book industry.

I Love to Read Book Fair looks to engage the whole family annually in America's pastime love for reading I Love to Read Book Fair/Black History Month & Women's Month Celebration goal is to reach out to authors who want to turn their literary works into screenplays.

Authors who register early compete in a special Authors Slam if they have a Manuscript and register before the special designated early registration deadline.

HONORING DOMINIC CARTER SR. POLITICAL ANCHOR/ NY 1 /AUTHOR @ "I LOVE TO READ" BOOK FAIR 2009.

About: Dominic Carter

Senior Political Reporter

"Inside City Hall" Host

Veteran newsman Dominic Carter has been described as the best

Political Reporter working in New York television today. A fixture at NY1 since the news channel launched in 1992, Carter in 2007 released a book on his life, titled No Momma's Boy, in which he chronicles his triumphant struggle to overcome his mother's mental illness while growing up in a Bronx housing project.

As the host of NY1's nightly political show, "Inside City Hall,"

Carter has handled some of the station's most challenging assignments and has interviewed every major political player in the state, as well as many national and international leaders.

His numerous exclusive interviews include former President Bill

Clinton, the late John Cardinal O'Conner and the parents of police-

Brutality victim Amadou Diallo. As a radio reporter he conducted an exclusive interview with Nelson Mandela during Mandela's historic visit to the United States an interview he conducted as thousands of journalists from around the country pursued the South African President.

He twice traveled to Israel to cover visits to the region by

Then- Mayor Rudy Giuliani; he has reported on the famine from Somalia; and he has spent time in the Persian Gulf.

No Momma's Boy, his self-published memoir, was released in May 2007 to critical acclaim. Newsday said, "No TV anchor has ever produced a memoir as grippingly honest as this." The book is available at Barnes and Noble stores and online at barnesandnoble.com.

Vending Space Available!!

Book Fair Free to the Public Authors must register.

Log on to I LOVE TO READ BOOK FAIR official book fair web site today at http://thebashariddickshow.4t.com for more information and complete vendor registration details, and early vendor sign up for the 2009 Book Fair.

Phil Andrews

PA Public Relations Company

http://www.papublicrelations.com

BLP Newsletter Reminder

Moderator — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 21:34:48 GMT

Read this months On-line News Update: http://www.bapwd.com

African American Authors Speak Out About Their Latest Publications

dweiums — Sun, 30 Nov 2008 17:17:06 GMT

November 13, 2008 The Black Author Showcase will hold its annual Holiday Book Fair on Saturday, December 13, 2008 at The Show Place Arena & Prince George's Equestrian Center, 14900 Pennsylvania Avenue, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772. The event will present national and local Black authors who will speak or perform their latest literary works. The event is free to the public with book giveaways and prize drawings.

Attendees are encouraged to bring a new or gently used Book and a Buck to support the literacy in Kenya. BAS is partnering with Books For Africa in a book drive to benefit the White Cots School Centre.Project. The press is encouraged to attend and interview new and established African American authors.

WHAT: Black Authors Speak About Their Books

WHERE: The Show Place Arena, 14900 Pennsylvania Avenue, Upper Marlboro, MD

WHO: The event is presented by the Black Author Showcase and 22nd Century Press

WHEN: Saturday, December 13, 2008; 10 AM to 5 PM

WEB LINKS:

http://www.basbookfair.com

http://www.blackauthorshowcase.com

http://www.abuck4books4kenya.com

http://22ndcenturypress.com

Diane Williams

info@blackathorshowcase.com