Archive for June, 2009

Practicing What You Preach by Vanessa Griggs

By • Jun 30th, 2009 • Category: Discussion Guide

Practicing What You Preach by Vanessa Griggs Discussion Questions  1. Melissa Anderson admitted to having problems saying no. What are your thoughts when it comes to things like that?  2. Do you believe Nae-nae was a true friend? Why or why not?  3. What were your views when it came to Marcus Peeples? Did those [...]



Let’s Get It On by Jill Nelson

By • Jun 30th, 2009 • Category: Book Review 2009

In Let’s Get It On, a group of savvy friends start what they couldn’t find elsewhere—a “full-service spa” that caters to professional women. After opening a wildly successful spa in Reno, Lydia Beaucoup and her friends decide to grow their business—with a new spa on a boat moored off the shore at Martha’s Vineyard.



Hold Love Strong by Mathew Aaron Goodman

By • Jun 29th, 2009 • Category: Book Review 2009

Imagine sitting down listening to a friend describe their life growing up before you knew them. A life you did not know he lived. This is how you will feel when reading Hold Love Strong by Mathew Aaron Goodman.



Life is Too Short by Rambling Raven

By • Jun 29th, 2009 • Category: Rambling Raven

On June 25, 2009 the world of music was shaken to its core. Michael Jackson, the King of Pop, passed away from cardiac arrest at the age of 50. Michael was the top-selling recording artists of all time.



The Way We Roll by Stephanie Perry Moore

By • Jun 28th, 2009 • Category: Book Review 2009

I recommend The Way We Roll to all readers who enjoy a well-told, timely story about sororities, friendships and learning to trust.



It’s a Curl Thing by Jacquelin Thomas

By • Jun 27th, 2009 • Category: Book Review 2009

Rhyann Hamilton could not be more jazzed for her sophomore prom. The big event is one day away, and getting prepped is a family affair: thanks to her aunt’s designing magic, she’s got a dreamy Valentino look-alike gown, and her sister Tameka’s doing her hair.



Friday Fill-Ins, June 26, 2009

By • Jun 26th, 2009 • Category: Free Flow Friday

And…here we go! 1. She had a great _____. personality and disposition. 2. _____ is by my side, always. Jesus 3. I know this: _____much is true…Michael Jackson’s legacy will live on. 4. _____ still.  It’s so surreal… 5. These words apply to me: _____.  I will never forget Michael Jackson 6. _____ the sun [...]



Rest in Peace Michael Jackson

By • Jun 26th, 2009 • Category: Musings of a Mid-Life Diva

I had a post all planned for today. Just couldn’t write it last night.



Worth a Thousand Words Book Blog Tour Featuring Author Stacy Hawkins Adams

By • Jun 26th, 2009 • Category: Virtual Book Tours

Life has always gone Indigo Burns’s way. She’s smart, pretty, and talented, and she knows exactly what she wants. A photography internship at her hometown’s local newspaper is the next step in her well-laid plans for her future.



Keep It Movin’ by L. Divine

By • Jun 25th, 2009 • Category: Book Review 2009

Keep it Movin’ is a delightful journey into the life and mind of a young woman who accepts her special gifts, while navigating her teen years.