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Who are You? by Virginia DeBerry and Donna Grant

by MahoganyBooksMarch 12, 2010

Who are You?
One of the first questions we have to answer when we start to write is, “who is this story about?” For some stories, like What Doesn’t Kill You (just out in paperback), the character is someone we haven’t met before and we have to get to know her from scratch—where she’s from, how [...]

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Tips for succeeding in today’s economy from author Cedric Muhammad

by MahoganyBooksJanuary 11, 2010

Trust – The Greatest Form Of Wealth, In Business and In Life
If there is one thing that life and business have taught me in my personal, professional and spiritual travels, it is that you cannot build anything of lasting impact – a relationship, a business, or an institution – without trust.
It is the glue that [...]

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Featuring Dolen Valdez-Perkins, Author of Wench — Part I

by MahoganyBooksJanuary 5, 2010

I love new authors…I love their perspective and I love the depth and complexity they add to the literary landscape.  Hence the focus of our first Blog Series: Dolen Valdez-Perkins.  Dolen has been garnering much attention from the likes of Essence Magazine & Publishers Weekly with her debut novel, Wench.
Here at the WritersBloc, it is [...]

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Booker Mattison, author of Unsigned Hype @ CBC

by MahoganyBooksOctober 8, 2009

Booker Mattison, author of Unsigned Hype talks about his book and how we can all produce quality books.
Check out his book, its been added to our Books for Black Boys list.  We think it will be a great read for your sons, nephews, & students.
 

We’d also like to hear from you about his thoughts on [...]

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Kareem Moody interview at 2009 CBC Author Pavilion

by MahoganyBooksOctober 5, 2009

Check out this interview with Kareem Moody, author of Raise Them Up.  I had a chance to sit down with him at the 2009 Congressional Black Caucus Author Pavilion in DC.  My question, “What could be done to make African American Lit an inseparable part of daily life?”  Watch the video to hear his thoughts, [...]

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Gwen Ifill speaking at the CBC Author Pavilion

by MahoganyBooksSeptember 30, 2009

Mrs. Ifill spoke eloquently about writing with integrity.  I’m interested in hearing how you all ensure that you are writing books that are true to your beliefs?  Share your thoughts and tips.

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Why I Self Published by Saundra E. Harris aka SassyScribe

by The Lit LoungeAugust 11, 2009

Seeing that I just saw G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra, the phrase “knowing is half the battle” is ringing loud & clear in my head.  So its more than appropriate timing to have award-winning author, Saundra E. Harris, talk about her process of becoming a successful self-published author.  What stood out the most for [...]

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JoeyPinkney.com Exclusive Interview: 5 Minutes, 5 Questions With…Gary Johnson, author of 25 Things That Really Matter in Life (Courtland Press)

by Joey PinkneyJune 17, 2009

JoeyPinkney.com Exclusive Interview
5 Minutes, 5 Questions With…
Gary Johnson, author of 25 Things That Really Matter in Life
(Courtland Press)

25 Things That Really Matter In Life will help you identify your natural gifts and how to use them to feel better about yourself. Gary Johnson uses worksheets to outline the principles of Life Mastery to cleanse your [...]

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