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  Interview with Best Selling Author Brenda Hampton

  The Risque Cafe

  Date / Time: 3/22/2009 10:00 PM UTC

  Category: Entertainment

  
  

  Hampton is a native St. Louisian, with a gift and passion for writing. Her writing is known for bringing the heat to readers, and her literary career is filled with many accomplishments. She is an Essence Magazine Bestselling Author, she was named a Favorite Female Fiction writer in Upscale Magazine by O.O.S.A., and was awarded Best Female Writer by Infini Promoters. Her dedication to her career, lead to a multi-book deal through Urban/Kensington Books, a publishing house that she refers to as her literary home. In addition to writing, and having an entrepreneur spirit, Hampton manages her own insurance business where she works as an Insurance Broker for many customers throughout the St. Louis metropolitan area. She is also the founder of VOICES Books & Publishing, VOICES Books on Wheels, and VOICES Magazine. VOICES is the place where every voice can be heard, and Hampton uses her publishing company to assist writers through the POD process. Her goal has been to work with motivated writers who deserve a chance in this very challenging book industry. She’s been referred to as the “go to person” by many aspiring writers, and works as a literary representative for some of the most talented, upcoming and established authors today.

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  Original Air Date: 5/31/2009 10:00 PM UTC

  Interview and Discussion with Author Marc Lacy

  Huntsville’s own Marc Lacy, a graduate of Alabama A&M University is a nationally renown, award-winning poet/author and spoken word artist. He has performed all of over the country for many national literary events and spoken word venues. Marc is the author of Rock & Fire - Love Poetry from The Core, and The Looking Heart - Poetic Expressions from Within. He is also the producer of REFlux and RTIQLation spoken word CDs. Marc is the contributor to many anthologies such as: The Soul of a Man, Step up to The Mic, and Witness the Truth. He is the co-host of Essence Best Selling Author Donna Hill’s...The Donna Hill Blogtalkradio show which airs weekly. Marc is due to release during the summer of 2009: Wretched Saints - Spiritual Fiction Short Stories, LyriCode 256, and LickOrice spoken word cds. Marc is a member of ArtNSoul Society of Expression, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Church Street CPCA, Huntsville Literary Association, and National Society of Black Engineers. He credits his faith in God and love of family for providing energy to succeed. Checkout marclacy.com, myspace.com/mlacy, and Facebook (Marc Lacy). Coming the Summer of 2009 by Poet/Author Marc Lacy: Soul of a Man (Short Stories) Anthology - Peace in The Storm Publishing Wretched Saints (Spiritual Short Stories) - Assuanta Fay Howard/Marc Lacy -AVO Publishing Lyricode 256 Spoken Word Cd - AVO Publishing/Quiet Girl Music Production Lickorice Spoken Word Cd - AVO Publishing/Quiet Girl Music Production
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• Original Air Date: 5/17/2009 10:00 PM UTC

  Interview with Author Vernon J Davis Jr. "Love Is The Black Woman"

  Vernon J. Davis jr. has been writing poetry since the early seventies. He was first inspired by Langston Hughes's poem "Impasse", which started his journey and adventure into the world of poetry and the spoken word.Vernon's very first published poem,"Beautiful Black Woman"(the basis for his poetry book) came out in 1978 in a magazine called Black Forum. More poetry followed in other magazines like SoulWord and Dawn, a magazine supplement to the Los Angeles Sentinel, an African-American newspaper.Mr. Davis has also taught Creative Writing and recited his poetry in talent shows, Church gatherings and open-mike forums. He is still inspired by and in awe of Langston Hughes, Nikki Giovanni and Maya Angelou. His Idols.His creative collection of Love poems,"Love,is, the Beautiful Black Woman" is his 1st book. Vernon's 2nd book of poetry--"The Emosewa Woman"--is due out July 2009.
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• Original Air Date: 5/3/2009 10:30 PM UTC

  Interview with Creator of AAMBC, Author Tamika Newhouse

  Tamika Newhouse is the author of The Ultimate No No. She is also known as the creator and President of African Americans on the Move Book Club, which is an online book club catering to avid readers across the nation. In December 2008 Tamika will make her publishing debut under the AAMBC Publications, which will publish anthologies showcasing various authors’ talents. She wanted to bring a new genre of writing and allow each author to express themselves to the fullest. Tamika can be heard on the syndicated AAMBC Radio, where she interviews new and seasoned authors. The show showcases many of the author’s talents and their current projects. Tamika will also be on tour in the year of 2009 with Authors With a Passion Book Tours, a organization herself and author Ndea B created. She is currently living in San Antonio with her husband son, and daughter. She plans to release her second book The Ultimate Moment in September 2009.
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