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On The ‘Net With Author Cheryl Robinson »
Cheryl Robinson was born and raised in Detroit, but when presented with a spur-of-the-moment opportunity for a lateral corporate relocation that would take her out of Michigan after thirty-one years, she reluctantly accepted. She knew one day she’d probably leave her hometown…
Book of the Week
Color Me Jazzmyne by Marian L. Thomas »
In the excerpt posted the reader finds Naya Monà married and finding that her voice can move the bones of those who listen to her but she is still looking for love. She is at this point, hurt, angry and ready to lose the haze of young and naive that she had been caught up in. Or is she?
Book Club of the Week
A Taste of Honey Book Blurb by Jabari Asim»
From Crispus’ tender innocence to Ray Mortimer’s near pure evil, to Rose’s quiet determination, the characters in this book and their journeys showcase a world that is brimming with grace and meaning and showcases the talents of a writer at the top of his game.
Motivational Monday
Triumphant Tuesday
The Warmest Wednesday
Tell It Like It Tis Thursday
Free Flow Friday
Saturday Stories and Songs
Sunday Salon
Home Wrecker by Dwayne Joseph»
APOOO Blog Talk Radio Show is on hiatus indefinitely. However, you can tune in and listen to our show with author Dwayne Joseph. Joseph discuss his latest release, Home Wrecker, with host, Yasmin Coleman, and the APOOO Books listeners.
HOTTER THAN JULY BOOK GIVEAWAY, DAY ONE WINNERS»
Congratulations to yesterday’s winners:
Jennifer C.
Candace K.
Flashette Shirer
Shelia G.
Joan
Jessica
If you haven’t done so, please forward your mailing address to yasmincoleman at gmail dot com.
For those who are interested in today’s book giveaway, the following books are still available.
The Fearfully and Wonderfully Made Diamond Blog Tour Featuring Author Chizelle’ T. Archie»
Chizellé T. Archie is an author, registered school nurse, mother and wife for thirteen years to her husband John Archie. She works for a private school and lives in Atlanta, GA with her family.
Too Many Sisters by Nina Guilbeau»
Callie Armstrong’s personal life was already in turmoil. Now circumstances are forcing her to share her successful music production company with three business partners. One partner wants her husband. One partner wants her money. One partner wants her trust- even while keeping secrets.
Color Me Jazzmyne Book Trailer»
How do you tell your son that your father is his? That is the question that Naya Moná must answer as she confronts a son she hasn’t seen since birth. Filled with a jazz singer’s heart, a flair for Rhythm and a ear for Blues, the drama in her life unveils as she is forced to go back into her past.
African American Titles That I’ve Read and Enjoyed This Year»
Island Beneath the Sea by Isabel Allende–My #1 FAVORITE READ FOR 2010!!!!!!!!!
Dancing With the Stars–March 29th 2010»
Just turned on Dancing With the Stars–saw the tale end of Shannon Doughtery’s routine. Was she the first? How did she do?
Here We Go Again by Djuanna Brockington»
All these changes confound the young mind. Most of the time the kids don’t realize what is going on. Not so with us adults.
Pet-Peeves: Co-workers by Rambling Raven»
The latest statistics say that another 400,000 new people have filed for unemployment benefits. Every time you turn around you hear about yet another company laying off employees. The numbers of the unemployed continues to rise, it is frightening. I thank God everyday when I wake up that I have a job to go to
Answering Readers’ Questions by Shonell Bacon»
Every day, I receive questions from writers. Some of them just want a quick answer, and some have become good friends through constant communication. I never have a problem with answering a question from a writer. If I have the answer, I’ll willingly give it.
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