Archives for the ‘Literary Events and News’ Category

Literary News in Review

By • Sep 27th, 2008 • Category: Literary News in Review

Some things APOOO found while surfing the ‘net. Feel free to leave comments on any article that strikes your fancy. Michael Rosen: ‘Give children books, not SATs’ Why Book Publishing Is Dead (Part One) by Richard Laermer By all means develop a relationship with a Penguin – but please return it to the library, says [...]



Let’s Talk About Pep

By • Sep 27th, 2008 • Category: Literary Events and News

APOOO received the following press release for Let’s Talk About Pep…from the duo of Salt-n-Pepa.  Anyone planning to read this?  If you have already read it, share your thoughts. PEPA FROM LEGENDARY HIP-HOP GROUP SALT-N-PEPA AUTHORS NEW BOOK ENTITLED “LET’S TALK ABOUT PEP” – Book features an introduction by Queen Latifah and an epilogue by Missy [...]



Boston Book Bazaar, October 18, 2008

By • Sep 20th, 2008 • Category: Literary Events and News

Any APOOO readers looking for a book bazaar in the North Eastern region of the country?  Check out the Boston Book Bazaar, hosted by Nishawnda Ellis and coming October 18th, 2008.  For more details, check out the flyer below.



You’re Invited to Nia Promotions’ Virtual Launch

By • Sep 1st, 2008 • Category: Literary Events and News

Nia Promotions’ is hosting its company launch party online! Join us as we introduce you to some of our virtual friends in this fun video, with a little “Flashing Lights“.   Click here to learn more about the upcoming events. APOOO sends a hearty congratulation to Nia Promotions and their clients.



Romance Slam Jam Conference–15 Year Anniversary Cruise

By • Aug 28th, 2008 • Category: Literary Events and News

ROMANCE BOOK LOVERS start saving your money and SPREAD THE WORD! In April 2010, Deatri King-Bey, Gwyneth Bolton, Rochelle Alers, Angela Benson,  A. C. Arthur, just to name a few romance authors, will embark on the five day Carnival Cruise to Ocho Rios, Jamaica and Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands on the “Destiny” Fun Ship for [...]



Going Down South by Bonnie Glover

By • Jul 29th, 2008 • Category: Literary Events and News

      APOOO Congratulates author Bonnie Glover on her new release, Going Down South.



Ask Simon & Schuster US–Does Out-of-Print Exist for Digital Books?

By • Jul 29th, 2008 • Category: Literary Events and News

Should a publishing house be able to retain rights to your book when it physically goes ‘out-of-print’ and to an e-book version only?  Seems as tho’ Simon & Schuster might think so.  The dispute echoes last year’s conflict in the US, when American authors’ body the Authors Guild forced Simon & Schuster US to back [...]



In the News–LA Banks

By • Jul 29th, 2008 • Category: Literary Events and News

APOOO wants to know if there are any LA Banks fans in our midst? Source: publishersweekly.com Banks Crosses Genres St. Martin’s senior editor Monique Patterson has bought world rights to three manga by L. A. Banks via Manie Barron at Menza-Barron. The first of the three books will be a prequel to Minion, the first [...]



Lit Law for Writers on the Go–Tonya Evans-Wall, Esq.

By • Jul 14th, 2008 • Category: Literary Events and News

APOOO News–News Authors Can Use! Greetings!  My “Lit Law for Writers on the Go! ” teleclass series is off to a great start so I am writing to remind those of you who have not yet registered for class that there is still time to register early and save $5.00 off of the regular rate [...]



EKG Literary Online Magazine promises to be the pulse of the literary community.

By • Jun 30th, 2008 • Category: Literary Events and News

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: EKG Online Literary Magazine  200 K St. NW # 710 Washington DC 20001 EKG Literary Online Magazine promises to be the pulse of the literary community. Nationwide – July 1, 2008 — EKG Online Literary Magazine is a free online magazine published for the purpose of entertaining and enlightening all members [...]