Author Explosion- May 16-17, 2014

Are you a published author (Christian, Motivation, Inspiration - includes children, photography, and poetry)?
Would you like to be honored for your accomplishments?
Would you like to come to Maryland for a 2-day weekend?
Would you like t...o meet your readers and "potential" new ones?
This will be an event you don't want to miss!!!!

10 slots ONLY for EXCLUSIVE vendors. This means there will be ONE of an item (jewelry, purses, etc.)

100 Authors! 10 Vendors! Free to public....... May, 2014

Contact Pam Mintz for more information

Zane's Writing and Publishing Boot Camp

Enrizon World Wide, Inc. Presents
"Zane's Writing and Publishing Boot Camp"
Saturday, November 16th, 2013
11 AM-4 PM
Oxon Hill Library-Auditorium
6200 Oxon Hill Road, Oxon Hill, MD 20745...
Cost: $75.00 (includes lunch)

If you are serious about writing and/or publishing, you do not want to miss this event. There are many writing workshops, publishing workshops, and conferences around the globe, but this is the first one conducted by New York Time Bestselling Author, Publisher, Screenwriter and Executive Producer Zane. While most events of this nature typically cost upwards of a hundred dollars and while Zane could arguably charge triple that, this event is only seventy-five dollars. Zane wants everyone to have a chance to attend.

Learn how to:
Create unforgetabble characters
Outline the perfect storyline
Avoid typical writing mistakes
Discover your writing style
Become disciplined enough to meet deadlines-whether self-imposed or given by a publisher.
Market your book through social media platforms
Increase your readership base
Select the appropriate outlets for your books
Get distribution for your books
Hire the right editor for your projects
Distinguish the difference between being a writer and being an author
Write fiction, nonfiction, television, and film
Approach literary agents
Submit to publishers
Negotiate a book deal that makes sense
Understand today's publishing climate and realistic expectations
...and much more.

This boot camp is not for those individuals who believe that writing is all about making a fast buck. This class is for those who are serious about the craft of writing and passionate about the art. Whether you are an aspiring writer or already published, there will be valuable information for all in attendance. This is not a pitch session for Zane. If you want to submit something to Strebor Books/ATRIA Books/Simon and Schuster, please bring it with you and provide to Nakita West at the event. Since everyone is paying for the experience, it would be unfair for time to be taken away for individual projects. However, there will be plenty of time for a Q & A about general questions, concerns, and topics. 

  If you wish to bring books for Zane to sign, she will do so at the conclusion of the event, after 4 PM. No videotaping will be allowed during the session, but photography is allowed.
For more information on the event, please contact Nakita West at ZanesRightHandChick@gmail.com.

This event will likely sell out quickly so please reserve your space as soon as possible. This event is a rare opportunity. In fact, it is the first of its kind.

BIO: Zane is the New York Times Bestselling Author of more than thirty titles, the Publisher of Strebor Books/ATRIA Books/Simon and Schuster and the Creator, Scriptwriter and Executive Producer of two Cinemax series: Zane's Sex Chronicles and Zane's The Jump Off. Her novel, Addicted, has been produced for the big screen by Lionsgate. Zane has published hundreds of titles by other authors, including 60 in 2013. She has won numerous awards, including the 2006 NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Literary Fiction. She has been featured in numerous documentaries, including HBO's "The Black List" alongside Colin Powell, Toni Morrison, Russell Simmons and Sean Combs. She is one of Ebony 2012 "Power 100" and was recently placed at the top of Hollywood Reporter's "Authors to Watch" on the "Most Powerful Authors in Hollywood" list. She is one of the top 20 authors on Facebook, listed at #12 between Agatha Christie and J.K. Rowling. In 2010, Black Voices on Money listed Zane as number three on the "African American Women in Business: 10 Hottest Business Divas" list. Oprah was number one and Beyonce was number two. Zane has been featured in numerous media publications, including People, has been interviewed by various outlets, including The CBS Early Show, and has spoken at dozens of universities, including Yale University.

To register, please send the $75.00 fee (per person) via PayPal.com to Planetzane@gmail.com and includes name(s) of registrants. You will be sent a confirmation number and ticket to print out. You can also register on http://zanestore.com/bosano1520.html

 

COVER REVEAL: Reverse Seduction and Chronicles of a Betrothed by Annetta Hobson

Reverse Seduction

Early in life Jessica Monroe carefully planned out her future, but at age 26, she has deviated from her original plans. She attained nothing she wanted, even after strategically hooking her boyfriend Joseph McCoy. She has dated him since her sophomore year in high school. His career as an actor was nearly set in stone, rather than her intended life of luxury, Jessica has been left with a son and dead-end job. Adding to her disappointment, as an out of work actor Joseph attends a very expensive acting school, which she pays for. Trapped and without options, Jessica learns from Joseph's best friend, Marcus Gibson, that his wealthy womanizing boss, Mr. Gerald Carson needs a new assistant. Jessica views this as an opportunity to get all that she has ever wanted and mor...e. She plans to seduce and manipulate her way into his bed without anyone realizing it. Can she play the innocent culprit in order to obtain her every desire?



 Chronicles of a Betrothed

 19 year old Chakori is the daughter of Prime Minister Roshan Desai. In a desperate attempt to end his nation's devastating battle avoiding anniliation between their war stricken islands, the Prime Minister offers Chakori as a pawn in an unfavorable treaty. Gifted to Monarch Pavan Khattris's son, Daler Khattris. for marriage, Chakori sees her father's act as betrayal. She escapes with her soldier boyfriend Elliot Lockhart, but soon after their plight, they are discovered. Chakori is whisked away to live on the Prime Minister's rival island, which has everything she ever wanted. Upon her arrival; however, it is revealed that her husband to be is as evil and murderous as his father, and as she tries to hate him his charisma overpowers her disgust. Before she can protest, Chakori is living an adventurous, but treacherous life and she is faced with a dilemma . . . should she give in to desire or uphold her morality and senses for right or wrong?


 

REVIEW: Bona Fide Hustler by Caleb Devine

Congratulations to Caleb Devine on the release of his debut novel.

In this novel, Caleb takes you on his journey from childhood until he is released from prison. He was raised by his grandmother until she passed as his mom was in the streets doing her thing and disappearing for days and weeks at a time. Being the oldest and having three siblings, he was forced to hit the streets to make money. This book will make you cry as you feel the pain of the abuse and neglect and other times, you will be like "damn" as it does get raw and gritty.

Caleb takes you through the drug life to the pimp life to the jail life all in the 136 pages of his book. I don't think there is anything that Caleb has not been through which is why I think it is important to let the youth read his book. I think even some inmates will benefit from reading his story and how he overcame obstacles that would cause others to be dead or jailed for life.

I rate this book 4 stars as it does become a bit wordy but I enjoyed the storyline. I look forward to reading more works by this author.

http://www.amazon.com/Bona-Fide-Hustler-ebook/dp/B00FBSY80O

Review: The Forbidden Secrets of the Goody Box

The Forbidden Secrets of the Goody Box by Valerie J. Lewis Coleman

My rating: 4 of 5 stars



Debra Hampton is an independent woman who continues to make bad choices in men which becomes apparent when she comes home to see her man, Vincent in an unfortunate position. She knows she needs to break the cycle and with the probing of her friend, she seeks help from a relationship guru. Through this guru, it is supposed to help Debra deal better when being in a relationship. Does it help? You would have to read to find out.

The Forbidden Secrets of the Goody Box is an entertaining yet informative read. We as woman give so easily to get our man but more goes into a lasting relationship than that as this book outlines. Sometimes men catches us with our guard down and proceeds to "prey" on it. Know your worth and when you should not settle!

I think all women will find some value with this book whether they are single or in a committed relationship. It will also help us to raise our daughters in a way to protect their "Goody Box."

The author has a great storyline to help with navigating through relationship perils and the characters are well developed. Great job. I will definitely be checking out your other works.



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BRANDING by Author Brian W Smith

I'd like to share my thoughts on the sensitive topic of BRANDING. To be more specific - book covers. Please take a moment to read. I hope this helps someone.



My 14 year old son attempted to walk out of the house the other
day without allowing me to do my customary “sag check.” Wrong answer. I’m not new to this “daddy” thing so I peeped what he was trying to do and I stopped him before he could escape. Sure enough, his pants were a few inches lower than he knew I would authorize. As you might expect, he wasn't pleased with the lecture he received from me about the importance of presenting himself in a respectable way. But, I’m his father so he had no choice but to listen. Along with my customary “boy... you know I don’t play with you look”, I also explained to him that his image is his BRAND. I told him that while living in these suburbs he is being stereotyped and racially profiled every time he walks out that door. Perception often becomes reality; therefore, he needed to understand that when someone is looking to shoot him (figuratively speaking of course) he should never give that person the bullets. As I look around at the literary scene, I see a lot of young authors who would benefit from someone doing a literary “sag check” on them. Yes, it’s your novel, so you can use vulgarity in the title. Yes, it’s your novel, so you can put thugs holding glocks and stacks of money on the cover. Yes, it’s your book, so you can put a scantly clad female or male model on the cover. But understand this, if your novel gets dismissed as “porn on paper” or “hood ignorance”, and readers choose not to sit their prejudices to the side and give it a chance, it’s no one’s fault but your own. YOU chose to BRAND your work in that fashion. YOU chose to run the risk of being pre-judged and stereotyped in a negative manner. The outcome of your BRANDING choices start and stop with YOU. Just like my son can’t control public perception (and the subsequent public reaction) to his appearance, YOU as an author can’t control the way people perceive and treat your novel based on its appearance.


Moral to this story: Choose your BRAND wisely because once you get that literary tattoo, it takes a lot of time and money to have it removed.

Review: No Boundaries

No Boundaries by Allison Hobbs

My rating: 4 of 5 stars



Fonia is a young lady with a low self-esteemed due to watching her mother enter into the world of bondage and submissiveness with her boss. Her mother's master and former boss, Mr. Harrison Lord decides to take Fiona under his wings after her mother becomes disobedient.

Mr. Lord uses Fiona's youth and innocence to get what he wants from her. He doesn't actually take advantage of her sexually in the beginning but let's just say, he uses her in a way that he gets pleasure from. Being that Fiona has always been under the lock and key of Harrison Lord's watchful eye, when the opportunity is opened for her to escape from that life, she runs like hell and vows to do everything she missed out on life. Being oppressed for so long causes Fiona to sleep with any and every thing with a penis between their legs.

Along the way she meets Jaguar who is fresh out of law school. Jaguar is bartending to get himself out of debt. He has had his share of sexual trysts but something in Fiona makes him re-think his position on sex for fun.

Will Fiona break free from the chains of Harrison Lord? Will Fiona and Jaguar live happily ever after? You have to one click to find out as Allison Hobbs takes us on another ride of twists and turns with a dosage of hot sex in between.



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