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February 2010 Book Releases

By APOOO • Feb 6th, 2010 • Category: New Releases

FEBRUARY 2010
Chocolate Goodies by Jacquelin Thomas

Cool Like That by Nikki Carter
Diary of a Mad First Lady by DiShan Washington
Dirtier Than Ever by Vickie Stringer

The Girl Who Fell from the Sky by Heidi W. Durrow
If You Were My Man by Francis Ray
In My Sister’s House by Donald Welch
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Wench by Dolen Perkins-Valdez

By APOOO • Feb 6th, 2010 • Category: Book of the Week

I rated Wench a 5, as it is the first historical fiction book I’ve read personally that delves into the hearts, minds and emotions of slave women. The stories I’ve read and things I’ve been taught do teach about the things read in Wench, so yes, I knew about them happening but this book allowed me to really go deep with the subject matter. It was painstakingly raw and full of emotion.



On the ‘Net with Author Kimberla Lawson Roby

By APOOO • Feb 6th, 2010 • Category: Author of the Week

Roby is the NYT bestselling author of the acclaimed novels A Deep Dark Secret, The Best of Everything, One in a Million, Sin No More, Love and Lies, Changing Faces, The Best-Kept Secret, Too Much of a Good Thing, A Taste of Reality, It’s a Thin Line, Casting the First Stone, Here and Now, and Behind Closed Doors.



Healthy Heart Blog Tour Featuring Rhonda McKnight

By APOOO • Feb 5th, 2010 • Category: Virtual Book Tours

Hop on the Healthy Heart Blog Tour. Rhond McKnight will be giving away a few door prizes/gifts including one in honor of her birthday on Feb. 6th – a $10 Barnes and Nobles, Borders or Starbucks Gift Card will be given to the 3rd person whose name is pulled in the drawing. (winner chooses).



Building the Author’s Ethos – Part One: Writing Philosophy by Shonell Bacon

By APOOO • Jan 31st, 2010 • Category: The Write Life for You

One book written does not a writing philosophy make. Your writing philosophy will no doubt change as you move through your newness as a writer and develop yourself.



Virtual Book Tour for Beautiful Ugly by Shelia Lipsey

By APOOO • Jan 29th, 2010 • Category: Virtual Book Tours

Author Shelia E. Lipsey is a multi-award winning author. Her novels are available at most bookstores nationwide as well as online. Lipsey’s books have been called gripping, life-altering, memorable and realistic.



On the ‘Net With Author Terra Little

By APOOO • Jan 26th, 2010 • Category: Author of the Week

Terra Little lives in Missouri with her teenage daughter. Downtime will usually find her reading, writing, or a combination of both, and surfing the web. She drinks entirely too much Coca-Cola and she’s a rerun junkie. She makes a mean meatloaf and her pot roast has been known to make somebody want to slap their mama.



Have Mercy by Earl Sewell

By APOOO • Jan 25th, 2010 • Category: Book Trailer

Check out the book trailer for Have Mercy by Earl Sewell. If the trailer whets your appetite, don’t forget to visit amazon to order a copy today.



Virtual Blog Tour for Do You Wanna Be Made Whole?

By APOOO • Jan 22nd, 2010 • Category: Virtual Book Tours

Pastor James Maxwell knows the pain of making poor choices that damages families. He has dedicated his life to helping men avoid the mistakes that he has made in his life. Now he walks through the valley with three of his spiritual sons as they try to find their way to wholeness.



On the ‘Net With Author Rhonda McKnight

By APOOO • Jan 17th, 2010 • Category: Author of the Week

Rhonda McKnight is a Christian, a mom, a daughter, sister, employee, friend and writer. She loves reading and watching movies, especially classics like some of the old Alfred Hitchcock movies.She likes to sing although she has been told it is not a gift and she loves writing, talking about writing and learning about writing.