Motown Writers Network Newsletter
January-February
2007 Edition:
7.2
Supporting the
Readers: Join
our
Contributors to
newsletter: Jackie Moore, Sylvia Hubbard and authors submitted materials.
Thanks you.
(WARNING: DO NOT
PRESS PRINT, THIS NEWSLETTER IS OVER 30PAGES!)
Our Literary Spotlight is on:
Hood Book Headquarters
"Specializing in Urban books and street
literature"
313.515.7961
Located
inside: County Line
Trade Center
For more information, please check out our spotlight at: http://motownwriters.com or call them at: 313.515.7961. This bookstore is also listed as a reporting store for The Essence Bestseller list.
(Would you like to be in our spotlight: http://motownwriters.com/advertise.html)
ARE YOU TAKING ADVANTAGE OF YOUR MEMBERSHIP
WITH MOTOWN WRITERS
NETWORK?
We offer several listing opportunities on our site and when we have openings offers authors chances to be featured on our front page.
Make sure you are listing your site so we can direct visitors to check you out and know more about your literary endeavors!
q Check
out our member’s bookstore at: http://motownwriters.com/bookstore.html
(If you’re
not listed, please fill out the form there. We’re looking for all types of
books to be listed along with a
website.)
q Member’s blogs are listed at: http://motownwriters.com/newslettermonthly.html
(If you’re not listed, please email us at: motownwriters@yahoo.com)
q Motown
Writers Network Calendar of Events: http://motownwriters.com/calendar.html
(Have your event posted by
emailing us at: motownwriters@yahoo.com)
q Motown
Writers Network Myspace Page: http://myspace.com/motownwriters
(Looking for bloggers to submit
your literary experiences in essays and poems)
q Motown
Writers Network Awards http://www.geocities.com/motownwriters/award.html
The founder of Motown Writers Network and HubBooks,
Sylvia Hubbard, would like
to present the literary community three very distinctive awards for people who
have worked hard in strengthening
Ø
The
Author of the Year
Ø
The Literary
Business of the Year
Ø
Making
A Difference in the Literary Community Award
ARE YOU READY TO VOTE FOR 2007 WINNERS?
http://www.geocities.com/motownwriters/award.html
q In the upcoming year, we will be compiling an anthology of fiction. If you have a submission of no more than 1500 to 3000 words maximum, please send this to: motownwriters@yahoo.com. Make sure all author’s information is on there. Proceeds for this anthology will go to help Motown Writers Network. Contributing authors will receive one copy of the book, a website
Other opportunities are available at: http://motownwriters.com/advertise.html
Please submit all news, information, and calendar events to motownwriters@yahoo.com on a monthly
basis.
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IN THIS ISSUE
q
Marvin
Arnett passed away
q
Blended
Families Anthology Update
q
News
from Author Dee Freeman
q
Local
Authors Contribute to New Katrina Anthology
q
…More…
Calendar of events
To see more events visit: http://motownwriters.com/calendar.html
q
Author
Sign & Dine @ Logan's
q
Monthly
writes get @ Barnes & Noble
q
Writer's
Internet 101
q
Pen
2 Paper Literary Symposium
q
Motown
Urban Literary Symposium
q
SPL
Book Cellar
q
…More…
To see more events visit: http://motownwriters.com/calendar.html
Call For Submissions
q
Through
the Kitchen Window
q
Anthology
on
q
Liquid
Words Productions
q
Tainted
Mirror Anthology
q
Literary
Fiction Awards - Deadline July 1st, 2007
q
…More…
Question of the Month:
What is the fastest Cheapest
way of publishing?
Local Bloggers
<http://www.marvinarnett.com/>
received Jan 2007:
I am Marvin Arnett's son, William Hytower. My mother passed on, 28 Dec
2006. . I can be reached at 248-425-4769. Please spread the word throuhout
AA-AHA.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Marvin V. Arnett is a retired Federal
Manager born and raised in Detroit,
She started in Federal Service in 1962, at
the Health, Education and Welfare Agency in
Ms. Arnett has served as National Vice-president of "Blacks in Government" (BIG) an organization devoted to the search for equal employment opportunities for people of all races within the Federal Service.
She has also held workshops at national conferences of Federally Employed Women (FEW) on Upward Mobility within the Federal Service. Many of these graduates have gone on to become top-level managers.
Ms. Arnett has served as Guest Speaker at numerous Black History Programs presented by both government and civic organizations. Perhaps her most successful effort has been in the field of mentoring. She has counseled and advised many young men and women on both career and life situations.
Ms. Arnett has traveled extensively, both
within the
She is the proud mother of three,
grandmother of four, great-grandmother of five, and great-great-grandmother of
one. She serves on the Board of Friends of the
Ms. Arnett has a life-long love affair with
books. Over the years, she has attended numerous writing classes and
conferences, including the
Published works include a childhood memoir, Pieces from Life's Crazy Quilt, and two essays Dungeons of Darkness, and Let's Talk Turkey.
Writing is her joy
To find out more, please visit her website at: <http://www.marvinarnett.com/>
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Blended Families An Anthology Update (www.penofthewriter.com/bfaa <http://www.penofthewriter.com/bfaa>)
Thanks for your support of Blended Families An Anthology (BFAA).
It has a five-star rating on Amazon.com and the life-changing comments keep
rolling in. Woo hoo! Copies of BFAA are now in
ISBN-13: 978-0-9786066-0-2 ISBN-10: 0-9786066-0-4
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my name is Dina Peace and I came to the MWN meeting last December at the Detroit Public Library and I have sent you a small excerpt of a little scene I wrote.
Anyway, I wanted to let you know that you sent out a notice from Zane that was a call for submissions for her upcoming anthology, "Chocolate Flava 2". I have sent in an erotic short story called "The Best Psychic in Town". Well, I got an email from Zane herself yesterday saying that she has accepted my story to be included in her book! Her email said that my story will be included with 23 others in her book. She said that my story was chosen out of hundreds of submissions. She called it her creme de la creme!
Thanks
for all your support, Dina Peace
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
POETRY, SHE WROTE II: REFLECTIONS OF THE HEART
By Dee Freeman
Poetry from a woman’s perspective,
as she searches the very bottom of her soul
to find truth and reality.
© 2006 Hot off the Press
AuthorHouse Publication
$15.95
ISBN 1-4033-3780-2
“The optimism in Dee Freeman’s third volume of poetry is just as contagious as in her first volume From the opening epigraph from Herman Hesse’s Reflections, which stresses the oneness of all living beings, to the self-eulogy that ends Part II of Poetry She Wrote, Freeman traverses a plethora of emotions from yearning to resolution I always knew she possessed tremendous spiritual beauty. I am glad she decided to share this beauty with the world in such a beautifully organic manner”
Lovalerie King, PhD; Assistant Professor of African American
Literature,
“Just imagine with me, a little kinky haired girl, who moves from knowing nothing about the world, to a star of a woman who can explore the universe through her poetry and declare “Still Me” a masterpiece, A work of art. So genuine, so rich, so well blended in mind, body, and soul” Geraldine Smothers, MPA, RHIA, CSL, CPHQ President and CEO, Professional Dynamic Network, Inc. The Jordan Evans Institute
Poetry, She Wrote II: Reflections of the Heart
By Dee Freeman
This poetry addresses aspects
of life from a woman’s point of view, as she journeys and searches through
every nook and cranny on earth, then scans the heavens for truth, answers and
awareness. This central theme reinforces the fact that people have a strong
faith and are determined to continue their search until they no longer breathe.
There are miles to be traveled before reaching the ultimate plateau of
awareness and contentment.
About the Author:
“A dynamically gifted poet Dee Freeman, Independent Bestselling Poetess
and Author, producer and host, speaker and literary advocate, has been writing
and sharing her compelling poetry and prose for years! Poetry, She Wrote
II,
Her award winning poems have appeared in magazines, anthologies and both
local and distant newspapers. She writes a monthly book review, article or word
of inspiration for the Lansing State Journal. She works with the Michigan
Million Women Movement that sprang out of the MWM (Million Women March) of
1997. She participates with functions of the
Attorney Myron S. Freeman, Sr., the love of
www.deepoette.com or deekfreeman@yahoo.com
or 1 517
321-3122,
Dee Freeman,
Author, Poet, Literary Advocate,
Producer/Show Host and Speaker for Truth
NEW KATRINA ANTHOLOGY WITH LOCAL
August 23 - 31, 2005, the world witnessed the birth, devastation, and dissipation of Hurricane Katrina. More than one year later, her devastation still lingers. More than 1,400 people lost their lives across several states and to date the toll is still rising; as many people are still unaccounted for.
The world's response has been overwhelming. Many governments,
corporations, non-profit organizations, and private citizens alike have
responded. With donations exceeding $1 billion along with Congress' authorization
of $62.3 billion to aide the victims of Hurricane Katrina, relief efforts are
well underway. Millions of dollars in resources have also been donated and
countless man-hours have been committed to clean-up efforts as volunteers from
around the world are aiding efforts to restore the
A group of women writers also wanted to be a part of the relief effort and as a result, an anthology was born. "Surfacing: Phenomenal Women on Passion, Politics and Purpose" is a rich mixture of poetry and prose. All proceeds from the book's sales will be donated to Katrina and Rita charities.
Local
Purchase your book at http://amazon.com
http://www.amazon.com/Surfacing-Phenomenal-Women-Passion-Politics-Purpose/dp/1598006673/sr=1-12/qid=1169481731/ref=sr_1_12/105-5080725-5610836?ie=UTF8&s=books
Author signs 2-book deal with national publisher Kimani Press New Spirit, imprint of publishing giant Harlequin
Author, speaker, and
songwriter Kimberley Brooks is the founder and president of Driven Enterprises.
She has her BA in English from Michigan State University, and is a graduate of
Word of Faith Bible Training Center. As a woman who is single, saved, and saving
herself for marriage, Kimberley Brooks ministers and conducts workshops on how
to resist temptation, abstinence, waiting on the Lord, and how to live a
victorious, "drama-free" life as a single saint in today's seemingly
sex-driven society.
What others
are saying about her ministry "Kim Brooks is a very experienced speaker,
and she did an excellent job of delivering a powerful message at our prayer
breakfast conference earlier this year. Her versatile and very upbeat message
kept us enthralled the whole time and she was 'encored for more' when she was
done. Her unique blend of passion, humor, and sincerity makes her highly
recommended. She knew her material well, but also left herself open to be
innovative and move to the rhythm of the audience. We were impressed with her
incredible gift of impact, and I can honestly say she's one of the best
keynotes we've ever had and we look forward to having her come and speak for us
again in the near future." Judith Clark, Executive Director Women Who
Care Ministries, Inc. Gaithersburg, MD
Click below
to HEAR LIVE INTERVIEW on the book and singleness: http://larrywrobinson
.com/ KimberelyBrooksInterviews.mp3
Also, be sure and sign
up on Kim Brooks' Mailing List in order to receive her FREE
NEWSLETTER, entitled, THE SINGLE HEART, which is a down-to-earth,
yet biblical publication that addresses pertinent and heartfelt issues that
single Christians may face on a daily basis. Sign up for newsletter,
read a Free Book Excerpt and view Kim's Itinerary at: www.KimontheWeb.com
To book Kim Brooks for
singles' or womens' conferences, retreats, prayers breakfasts or youth events,
please contact: Ministry Marketing Solutions to receive a Speaker's Request Form
for Kim Brooks Email: info@MinistryMarketingSolutions.com or call toll free:
1-877-736-3552
For review copies, media
interviews, or book club appearances please contact:
Pamela Perry, publicist
Ministry Marketing Solutions, Inc. Email:
PamPerry@MinistryMarketingSolutions.com Phone: 1-248-426-2300
Visit Kim Brooks on My
Space http://www.MySpace.com/KimontheWeb
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CALENDAR
OF EVENTS
Sign and Dine
Hosted by Cheryl
Pope, Author of ’25 Ways To Make Your Child(ren) Feel Special
I-96 and Middlebelt
6pm-9pm
Tuesday, January 30,
2007
Network with local
writers and authors and sell your books
$25 prepaid
reservation includes meal, salad and beverage
To RSVP (313)598-2710
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Barnes and Noble proudly sponsors the Detroit Writers Galore
http://DetroitWritersGalore.homestead.com <http://detroitwritersgalore.homestead.com/>
2007 is a new year for The Detroit Writers Galore and we are well on our way to getting a lot done
First, we’d like to let you know that our meeting location has changed! We are now meeting at the Wayne State Barnes and Nobles store in Detroit on the corner of Warren and Cass every second Saturday from 10am to 12pm.
If you are an author and interested in our 4th Annual Meet and Greet in August, we suggest you sign up for it early. Barnes and Nobles will partner with us in making sure your books are stocked in their stores this year and will host all authors that are attending. There is a $25 fee per book submission. Readers come for free and we’ll have vendor tables on the sales floor for authors to sign their books, plus readings by authors in the café. The meet and greet will be August 11th, so sign up early as possible.
For more information about our meeting locations, please go to: <http://detroitwritersgalore.homestead.com/>
q Feb 10th Meeting will be facilitated by Karen Williams to speak about Christian Writing and Marketing
q March 10th Meeting will be facilitated by DWG on New Author Workshop (the ins and outs to selling your book effectively locally and nationally)
q April 14th Meeting is open (would like a Poetry host please)
q May 12th Meeting will be facilitated by Sabrina Adams on Writing & Publishing Children’s Books.
q June 9th Meeting will be facilitated by Sylvia Hubbard on Blogging 101
q July 14th Meeting is open
If you would like to perform an hour-long workshop on any literary subject, please email detroitwritersgalore-owner@yahoogroups.com or call 313.289.8614. Facilitators are allowed to sell their books at the meetings. Refreshments can be obtained from the café inside of Barnes and Noble. All meetings are free to attend!
Note: publishers please send this out to your authors ASAP to see if they would be interested in attending (especially the new author workshop) or facilitating a meeting.
: <http://detroitwritersgalore.homestead.com/>
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Saturday, February 3rd, 11:00am
Come, Celebrate A Rich, Diverse Culture
Featuring:
Detroit-Windsor Dance Company
Slam Poet - Jamaal "Versiz" May
Storyteller - Madeline Porter
Local Authors: Sylvia Hubbard, Monica Marie
Jones, Dennis Reed and more!
WORLD MARKET
Saturday, February 3rd, 12 Noon - 5:00pm
Adam Strohm Hall
A cultural celebration from all over the world.
Sample international foods and goods from local vendors,
while being captivated by musical artists and performers.
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The
Apprentice’s Randal Pinkett
February 9th
3:00 p.m. @
The Undergraduate Library
The discussion starts
at 3:00 p.m. in the Bernath Auditorium at the Undergraduate Library on
*There is no charge for the event – public is welcome.
For Questions Regarding The Event Please Contact
82 W.
(313) 577-2441
Or Visit www.wayne.bkstore.com.
Workshops
from The Film Center
SCREENWRITING
Get your movie ideas down on paper. Students in this course will work toward
writing the first draft of a screenplay. Individuals will study successful
screenplays that have been made into films and will learn how to organize raw
ideas and transform them into standard script format. Characterization, plotting,
theme, metaphor, script formatting, and pacing will be discussed. Participants
will receive feedback on their work through group discussion and also on an
individual basis with the instructor.
Class meets 8
times: Wednesdays, 7pm-10pm START JAN. 10th
$300 DFC MEMBERS / $350 NON-MEMBERS
Instructor: Cate Caldwell
FLASH MINI-CLASS
This class will introduce students to the rudimentary functions and mechanics
of Macromedia Flash. Learn to design animation by manipulating moving text and
objects, including action scripting and looping. Flash mini-class will also
touch on website friendly introductions and clips.
Class
meets 4 times: Saturdays, 1pm-4pm STARTS FEB. 3rd
$150 DFC MEMBERS / $175 NON-MEMBERS
Instructor:
TBA
To
Register at: http://www.detroitfilm.org/pages/education.html
Workshops
from The Writer’s Life
Becoming a Writer
Novi Community Education
Thursdays, Feb. 8 & 15, 2007
6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Learn more at
Novi Ed
Or call 1-248-449-1206
Become a Freelance Writer
South Lyon Area Recreation
Wednesdays, Feb. 28 & Mar. 7, 2007
6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Learn more at
South Lyon
Or call 1-248-437-8105
Have I Got a Story for You!
Wayne County Community College Distrist
Literacy Program
March 14, 2007
Northwest Campus
5 - 8 p.m.
for info call 1-313-336-3047
Understanding Self-Publishing
Wednesdays, Mar 21 & 28, 2007
6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Learn more at
South Lyon
Oak Park Library
Oak Park, MI.
Learn to "Write for Life" mini seminar
Rescheduled for April 2007
Actual dates coming soon / no change in fee
Fee: $10, in which half is to be donated to the
Friends of the Oak Park Library
For more information, please
contact, Ms. S. McClain at sylmcclain@juno.com
or go to http://scribalpress.com
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You
are cordially invited to attend this seminar that will help you
publish,
market and sell on the Internet.
Writer’s Internet 101
How to get on the Internet and Successfully Market Yourself as a Writer
Date: June 16, 2007 from 9 - 5pm
Location: TBA
Price: $15 RSVP in advance
will include Resource CD, Internet Marketing Updated book for 2007, &
promotional gifts.
$5 at the door
$20 Vendors who would like to attend and sell books at the event
Register:
<http://detroitwritersinternet.eventbrite.com/>
9am: Welcome, Refreshments & Introductions
10am: Getting on the Internet, Setting up Websites, Professional Emails &
Signature Lines
11am: Basic HTML for Writers and understanding RSS
12pm: Lunch with Network and Selling Opportunities.
1pm: E-book 101, formatting, publishing, and setting up to sell
2pm: Blogging for Writers (this will include advantages of blogs on myspace and
feedburner possibilities.)
3pm: Marketing & Promoting for Writers
4pm: Networking and Selling
Register : <http://detroitwritersinternet.eventbrite.com/>
Authors and Businesses wishing to have their promotional materials in our
gift bags, please email me with Internet Workshop Promo. We’d appreciate more
than just paper promotional materials, such as pens and so forth.
Facilitator: Sylvia Hubbard,
<http://sylviahubbard.com/internetmarketing.html>
Books can be purchased in advance at: <http://sylviahubbard.com/internetmarketing.html>
Writers groups please contact facilitator for discounts and fund raising opportunites
for your group. 313.289.8614 or email motownwriters@yahoo.com.
We hope to see you there!!
ARE YOU READY TO REGISTER: <http://detroitwritersinternet.eventbrite.com/>
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Pen to Paper Literary Symposium (www.penofthewriter.com/pentopaper <http://www.penofthewriter.com/pentopaper>)
Planning for the fourth annual Pen to Paper Literary Symposium (P2P) is
underway. The conference kicks off on Friday, October 5 with the Author
Showcase and Book Release Celebration at the
We are happy to announce that we’ve added a track for the music composer in you. Learn what it takes to break into the industry, get hands-on experience using the latest technology available and understand how to write songs that pull at the heartstrings of your listeners. Award-winning recording artists include Deron Bell, Tonya Baker and the trio, Christopher.
For those of you that have requested help transitioning your novel into a stage production, we have contracted with actors, producers and a script doctor to simplify the process. Seasoned actors, Bryant Bentley and Alan Jones, have an abundance of information to show and tell.
The P2P itinerary will be available on the site in February. For now, check out our POWERful new P2P features:
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MOTOWN URBAN LITERARY SYMPOSIUM
http://southfieldurbanliterary.eventbrite.com
Wednesday, Jan 31, 2007 at 5:00 pm
@ The
With the popularity of urban books, local readers and authors share ideas
thoughts and the love of the written word - urban style.
Join authors, Erica Martin, Contel Bradford, Eddie Allen & Sylvia Hubbard
as they moderate this symposium for readers to come out and share their
literary experiences with urban books.
This event is free to the public RSVP at: http://southfieldurbanliterary.eventbrite.com
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The Friends of the
Holding their monthly
BOOK CELLAR
Thursday, February 1st from 10am - 8pm