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  The Conversation with Hill Harper, NAACP award-winner and NY Times Bestselling author

  Chocolate Pages

  Date / Time: 9/10/2009 10:00 PM UTC

  Category: Books

  
  

  In his first book for adults, the NAACP award-winning, New York Times Bestselling Hill Harper sparks honest dialogues about the crisis in African American relationships.
  Only 34% of African-American children today are raised in two-parent households. That is down from 1966, when 85% of black children were raised by two parents. Harper brings a variety of issues out of the shadows in THE CONVERSATION: How Black Men and Women Can Build Trusting Relationships (Gotham Books, September 8, 2009; $20.00)
  see www.theconversationonline.com

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  Original Air Date: 3/26/2009 10:00 PM UTC

  Publishing DREAMS! God Ideas, and Creative Ways to Prosper in The Literary World

  Perceiving and Pursuing God-Given Ideas with Darcell Walker, JD and Natasha Munson will discuss Dreams, God Ideas, and Creative Ways to Prosper in The Literary World.
  This show will help people manifest their ideas as God intends for them to do. Information is the key element needed to overcome many obstacles that prevent people from pursuing their ideas. With proper information, people can faithfully and diligently pursue their God-given ideas and dreams.
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• Date / Time: 3/25/2009 10:15 PM UTC

  Meet Natasha Munson and Darcell Walker, JD

  Meet Natasha Munson
  

  

  CEO - Be Magic, Inc.

  501(c)3 dedicated to single mothers

   

  Keynote Speaker - Ebony Magazine

  SisterSpeak Luncheon, 2007

   

  Ghostwriter

  
  
  

  Originally from New Jersey, Natasha Munson never intended to write a series of books. Instead, her primary goal was to save her teenage cousin from making some of the same choices that had led Natasha to living a life she hated. She wanted to find a way to reach her heart without preaching or yelling at her. So, Natasha began writing down all the lessons she had learned in life. She wrote about everything she had endured, including every piece of wisdom she wished someone had shared with her about life, love, money and relationships.

  Then she realized that these lessons could help other women as well. “My goal is to empower women by helping them live lives in which they smile in their sleep, love as though they have never been hurt and create lives they love!” says Natasha. "My mission is to empower the community one spirit at a time."

  Life Lessons for My Sisters:  How to Make Wise Choices and Live a Life You Love! developed into a self-publishing success as Natasha became the “poster girl” for iUniverse. Featured in USA Today Weekend as one of the top self-published authors in the country, Natasha sold nearly 20,000 copies before Hyperion purchased her debut title and her second book, Spiritual Lessons for My Sisters: How to Get Over the Drama and Live Your Best Life!

  Natasha has been promoted and featured in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Los Angeles Times, USA Today Weekend, Publishers Weekly , Atlanta Journal Constitution, Writer’s Digest, Essence, Ebony, Heart & Soul, Black Issues Book Review, and Sister Power magazine. She has also appeared on Lifetime Live! (Lifetime Television), BET Nightly News, At Home – Live! with Chuck & Jenni,  Mornings with Scott & Lorrie, Mom Talk Radio, Written Voices radio, Biography Channel and CBN.com (The Christian Broadcasting Network). 

  With a focus on "empowering the community one spirit at a time", Natasha served as the Keynote Speaker for Ebony Magazine's 2007 SisterSpeak Luncheon in Los Angeles, as the Keynote Speaker for two Especially Me Conferences dedicated to African-American high school and middle school girls, and as an inspirational speaker for many wonderful church and women's groups throughout the nation.

  Natasha teaches self publishing classes via her website SisterLessons.com, provides editorial and ghostwriting services to aspiring writers, conducts LifeOver workshops throughout the nation, and serves as the CEO of Be Magic, Inc.,(www.bemagic.org) a nonprofit organization dedicated to honoring the lives and dreams of single mothers and their children.  Natasha resides in Atlanta, GA with her two daughters.
  
  
  MEET DARCELL WALKER, AUTHOR OF  GODLY IDEAS
  
  
  

  About the Book

  This book provides basic information about pursuing Godly ideas.  The purpose of the book is to give the reader a resource that will help them manifest their ideas. 

  The book contains a spiritual section that discusses how our ideas relate to the building of God’s kingdom.  This section discusses the relationship between the creative character of God and of humanity and God’s expectations when God gives one an idea. 

  A second section of the book focuses on perceiving a Godly idea.  This section will assist the reader in answering the questions: 1) Do I have a Godly Idea? 2) Is the idea artistic, technical or business related? 3) Does the idea need to be truly novel?

  Another section of the book discusses steps to take when actually pursuing an idea.  Now that one has perceived an idea, they need to know how to pursue it.  One chapter titled “First Things First” discusses the initial steps one should take when they have an idea.  These basic steps provide initial protection for the idea and also provide guidelines for working with other people that may assist them. 

  Not everyone is happy when one pursues a Godly idea.  There are people and spiritual forces that want to disrupt, distort and destroy the idea and efforts to pursue it. The last section of the book called “Protecting Godly Ideas” provides an in-depth discussion of various ways to protect ideas.  This section has individual chapters that discuss copyrights, trademarks, patents and trade secrets.  An appendix also contains legal materials including descriptions of various types of legal agreements one may need during the product development process.

  The objective of this book is to help people manifest their ideas as God intends for them to do.  Information is the key element needed to overcome many obstacles that prevent people from pursuing their ideas.  With proper information, people can faithfully and diligently pursue their God-given ideas and dreams.

  For more information:

  http://books.google.com/books?id=zc9NH9o46PUC&printsec=frontcover&dq=godly+ideas

  Please send checks payable to Darcell Walker Attorney at Law, to: P. O. Box 25048, Houston, Texas 77265

  To order the book:

  $19.99 plus $4.96 for shipping.
  Total cost : $24.95

  To order the e-book format:

  http://www.authorhouse.com/BookStore/ItemDetail.aspx?bookid=54940

  
  

  Mr. Walker specializes in matters related to Intellectual Property (i.e., patents, trademarks, trade secrets, copyrights and product licensing). He has over 20 years of experience in the field of Intellectual Property law.  Mr. Walker received his B. S. in Electrical Engineering from Prairie View A & M University, his Masters in Engineering from the University of California, Los Angeles, and his Law Degree from University of Texas at Austin, School of Law.  He is licensed in the State of Texas, and is also licensed to practice before the United Stated Patent and Trademark Office.

  His practice includes the preparation and prosecution of patent applications and trademark applications, negotiation and preparation of technology licenses and other agreements related to technology development and preparing patent validity and infringement opinions.

  Mr. Walker also counsels clients on intellectual property related matters and the steps involved in the product development and commercialization process. Prior to starting his own law practice, he worked as an in-house counsel for two Fortune 500 companies (Exxon and Schlumberger). Mr. Walker conducts an Intellectual Property workshop for the University of Houston Small Business Development Center titled “Protecting Your Ideas.

  Mr. Walker’s clients include large corporations in addition to small businesses and individuals. His practice is a national practice and he works with clients from many different parts of the United States.

  
  
  
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• Original Air Date: 3/19/2009 10:00 PM UTC

  Bring Your Book to Market, Publishing Possibilities with Cheryl Pickett and Yvonne Perry

  How to Write, Publish and Market YOUR Book is the focus of this show. With two publishing pros and authors, Cheryl Pickett and Yvonne Perry will discuss the paths to publishing & promotion. Find out: What is the advantage of publishing an eBook over a printed book? What does an author need to promote a book online? How does marketing fiction differ from nonfiction? How long (on average) does it take to see some results? What is a blog tour? And more......
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• Date / Time: 3/19/2009 3:35 PM UTC

  Meet Yvonne Perry and Cheryl Pickett - Publishing Pros

  
  

  Who is Yvonne Perry? Yvonne Perry is a freelance writer and editor, award-winning Amazon.com bestselling author, podcast host, blogger extraordinaire, newsletter publisher, Internet marketing guru, and an outstanding keynote speaker who enjoys making people laugh. She is a graduate of American Institute of Holistic Theology where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Metaphysics. Her style of writing is lovingly controversial and challenges people’s belief systems in order to help them move past what she calls “Sunday School mentality.” She has earned Platinum Expert Author status for her 170+ articles on spirituality, death, afterlife, spirit communication, suicide, and politics published on ezinearticles.com as well as many other online article directories. Everyone has a message they want to share with the world. As a ghostwriter and editor, Yvonne enjoys helping people get their message into a well-written book or article that is ready to publish. Yvonne is the owner of Writers in the Sky Creative Writing Services. Her personal strengths include excellent communication, writing and editing skills, publicity and marketing, team writing, and business management.

  
  

  About Cheryl Pickett

  Writer, Instructor, Publishing Possibilities Coach

  

  I have always loved reading books and magazines, (almost anything really). I also discovered a talent for writing way back in elementary school that grew throughout my school days. However, it wasn't until 1999 that I looked seriously at writing again and decided to try freelancing.

  Thanks to a patient editor at a local newspaper, my first article was published in December 1999, just before the turn of the millennium. At that time, my byline read Cheryl Beck and I thank my family and many local readers for encouraging me to move forward.

  To date, I have more than 150 articles to my credit, as well as experience writing for business and promotion. My work has appeared both locally and internationally in a variety of newspapers, online newsletters and magazines. In addition, I'm a Platinum Expert Author at Ezinearticles.com and a regular contributor to the Sharing Wth Writers Newsletter (Howtodoitfrugally.com).

  A couple of years ago, I decided I wanted to move more toward my love of books and I began researching writing and publishing one of my own. Along the way, I discovered a new expression of that passion for books and a desire to help others understand the crazy world of publishing.

  2008 was very exciting as I launched my new blog, website and published my first book for writers and authors, Publishing Possibilities. I'm also looking forward to expanding my business and writing on other topics as well.

  On a personal note, I married a wonderful guy named Dave in 2006 and am proud to have three sons by love & marriage (a.k.a stepsons) Andy, Steve and Aaron.

  For more information, to schedule an interview, permission requests etc., please contact me cpickett at publishinganswers.com

  www.publishinganswers.com
  

   

  Good Writing & God Bless.

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• Original Air Date: 3/12/2009 10:00 PM UTC

  Best-selling Author Dr. Farrah Gray & guests Converting, Creating and Motivating Urban Teens

  Youth Alert – Converting, Creating and Motivating Urban Teens to Be Successful Entrepreneurs! In a Recession – how are they handling the “stress” and what are their ambitions now? The Essential Lessons that took me from Public Assistance to a Millionaire -- by the Age of 14 "My story, though unique, is not unlike others who began with nothing more than a dream fueled by sheer determination. I believe my story will remind you of the kid in all of us who knows no limits and believes anything - and everything - is possible."--Dr. Farrah Gray
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• Date / Time: 3/11/2009 10:22 PM UTC

  Meet best-selling author Dr. Farrah Gray, Kitty Arceneaux and Ron Larry

  Farrah Gray

  The Essential Lessons that took me from Public Assistance to a Millionaire -- by the Age of 14 "My story, though unique, is not unlike others who began with nothing more than a dream fueled by sheer determination. I believe my story will remind you of the kid in all of us who knows no limits and believes anything - and everything - is possible." --Farrah Gray

  About Farrah Gray
  Farrah Gray is an internationally known and respected entrepreneur and business leader who addresses more than half a million people per year on leadership, personal development, diversity, strategic planning, creativity, business development and financial management.  Gray is a 21-year old African-American man who has risen to national prominence in an American “rags-to-riches” story of success, perseverance and hard work. Raised in the projects on Chicago’s south side, Gray defied the odds and became a self-made millionaire by the age of 14.  Gray is one of the great business minds and icons of his generation. At the age of 21, he has achieved more than many achieve in a lifetime.  
  

  Young Entrepreneur Farrah Gray explains Success So often we track Farrah Gray, the self made entrepreneur that grew up the youngest member of a single parent family.  In the housing project in Chicago and he made a childhood decision that entrepreneurship would be his ticket out of poverty, like many entrepreneurs Gray, put his mind to work. Gray at 10, got together with friends in the neighborhood, and raised over $12,000 in his business club. By, 12 Gray raised over 1 million dollars from private investors to start his own venture capital firm. He then started a food company while still a teenager, then sold Farr-Out Foods to an Israeli company that was seeking an entry into the U.S. market. This all while without a college degree or MBA, he has transformed himself into a successful entrepreneur and millionaire seemingly overnight. Gray, now 21, will speak at the upcoming Fourth Annual Road to Personal Wealth Financial Conference on Oct. 29 at the New Jersey Convention and Exposition Center in Edison. Other speakers include CNBC television personality Jim Cramer and Bill Rancic, one of the winners on "The Apprentice." Gray believes that in order to be successful, a person must find his "area of excellence," Gray tells young people to ask themselves three questions. - "What comes easily to me but harder to others?" - "What could I do for years without getting paid?" - "What can I give back to the community?" In a recent interview with Star-Ledger: Gray discussed running his own business. You started a food company and sold it when you were a teenager; why launch a business career at so young an age? People who are in a comfortable place in life don't bring about change, but I grew up poor in a housing project on the South Side of Chicago. My mom had two back-to-back heart attacks and I said, "I must help my mother. I must help her." I was determined to change my condition. What do you think makes people succeed? Believing in yourself is the first thing. You have to have the attitude that you will be successful regardless of who you are, and when you look at your competition, you need to be able to say, "I will be where you are, if not further." What prevents people from achieving success? A lot of people don't know what their life purpose is. They don't know what business to be in or what to do with their lives. Psychologists and chaplains will tell you that the No. 1 thing they hear when they visit people on their death bed is regret: not regret over the things they did to other people, but regret about the things they could have changed, the opportunities they didn't take advantage of. visit www.drfarrahgray.com  for more info Meet Kim Areceneux (Author of Talitha Cumi)  Kitty Arceneaux has been writing since the age of eight. She is the author of five other books, Any Time, Any Place Prayer Book, What’s My Life All About? (Manual for youth), One Heart At A Time (Poetry Book) and Yo’ God, Can Ya’ Hear Me? (Prayer book for youth and young adults), Encouraged By (a book of scriptures and encouraging words). She was selected as Suggested Artist for songwriting with VH1 in April 2005 Honorary Mention in February 2006 for Gospel/Christian Lyrics. She was called the “Quiet Hero” by a local news station in New Orleans, WWl-4 in February 2005. The author was recognized by the National Poetry Association and featured in the book entitled, Eternal Portrait Series, for three of her poems: “The Dream,” “Apart,” and “Missing You”. The author is a member of Who’s Who of the International Library of Poetry. Arceneaux was born and raised in New Orleans, LA. She is the wife of Rodney Arceneaux, mother of Whitney and Jerez Isaac, and stepmother of Lil’ Rodney. for more info, visit www.youarecelebrated.com Meet Ron Larry, author of From the Guttermost to the Uttermost by Ron Larry About this title: "BOOK DESCRIPTION" In Ron Larry's own raw and unique streetwise style, this stimulating story draws the reader into a rather suspenseful anticipation. This fascinating "tell all book" reveals some rather frightful insights into some behind the scenes exploits of a drug-drenched life. It tells of many insidious ways that a person might travel as a compulsive behavioral personality rules them. The influences and the dangers are very detrimental, not only to mind and body, but to the spiritual part of man as well. Ron explains how drug-addicts are manipulated and maneuvered by the deadly effects of all sorts of chemicals and spirits. "From the Guttermost to the Uttermost" personifies the depths of a drug-torn life that lies hopeless in perplexity. The book reveals a life on a downward spiral leading to death, imprisonment, or total destruction. The average law-abiding person is left astonished at the perils from chapter to chapter. "Guttermost." is by far a truly amazing story of how most lives were destroyed and Ron has still lived to tell about it. Grace and Mercy are shone thru this story time and time again. Most people can't imagine the shame and degradation that occurs when one's unplugged from reality and on a run of "doing their own thing." The book simply put is, for such a time as this, as drugs of all sorts flow freely in our schools and institutions of higher learning. Multitudes and scores of people shall be blessed as Ron shares his story of addiction. It is definitely a book of a run away child, running wild and it pops out at you on every other page. However, the Lord is not excluded in this story as Ron displays the awesomeness of a God of forgiveness in this drug-drenchedand dying world. The inherent flaws of an addicted life runs silent and it runs deep, but not too deep for the creator of the universe to reach down and dirty His hands on us. This book will inspire your faith to rise to levels that others seldom experience. It will ignite hope, and cause it to be engrafted in you so that your life will be changed. "From the Guttermost to the Uttermost" is a story of how sin can destroy lives and set in motion trouble that seems so uncommon to men, trouble that most never imagine possible. It also reveals how God can take these same tragedies and turn them into triumphs. Ron Larry's life will inspire you to trust, hope and know that the impossible can happen to you, and miracles are yours for the asking. "From the Guttermost to the Uttermost" demonstrates a God who is faithful as promised, if we'll seek Him with unshakeable resolve to find what life is truly about. It shows that a steadfast progression to find faith in Jesus Christ will pay off in the present and in the future states of our being. God's grace is truly "amazing" as is revealed in this book. I encourage anyone to obtain several copies of "From the Guttermost to the Uttermost" and keep them on hand so that it will always be a tool ready for those that are enduring their own times of trouble. This book will be a great witnessing tool for those who have no hope, for it shows that "all is possible with God." I believe that "From the Guttermost fo the Uttermost" reveals the true nature of God for every life. I commend the author for his openness, and for sharing such intimate details about his life so that others may learn how to find their own triumph in the midst of tragedy. This novel is amust read for believers and non-believers alike. It's insightful to a world that most know nothing about. And, it gives light where there is darkness; and hope for the hopeless; and glory to the God of Mercy who forgives seventy times seventy and then some. This book will cause one to think about the very nature of Almighty God. Many will read it and say that they have never been one iota as mischievous as the character of Ron Larry. Many will cringe at the fact that their lives have been drug-free and above board. But, the whol www.RonLarry.com

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• Original Air Date: 3/5/2009 11:00 PM UTC

  The secret behind manifesting a soulmate with best-selling author Arielle Ford and Jewell Powell

  Take Control of your Romantic Destiny! If you're longing for a soulmate, this show will share their secrets of preparing to manifest one! Build a lifetime together by faith. Hear authors Arielle Ford (as seen on Good Morning America)and Marriage Coach Jewell Powell talk about how to have the ‘happily ever after.’ Have an opportunity to win free books from the authors!
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