Queens, New York - Queens Book Fair announces final author sign up and registration for 2008 Queens Book Fair. Due to increasing demand for the 2008 Queens Book Fair Committee opening up final Author registration for the upcoming book fair which will be held on August 30, 2008. The 2008 Queens Book Fair is anticipated to attract hundreds of people to NYC, and Piper and Rogers were counting on the event to introduce some writers to a bigger audience than they've ever enjoyed. The 4th Annual Queens Book Fair will be held on August 30, 2008 at the Jamaica Market Harvest Room located at 90-40 160th Street, Jamaica, NY 11434. Visit www.queensbookfair.com for complete registration details and follow our EZ registration procedures.
Queens Book Fair Testimonials:
"It was packed in 2005, and 2006 was well attended " Rogers said. "And I was shocked. It was rainy and we didn't think people would show up. But they still came out."
About C & B Books Founders of Queens Book Fair:
To some degree, the women are all about taking chances. They started their book business almost by accident a decade ago, while selling gift baskets and floral arrangements at the St. Nicholas of Tolentine Flea Market in Jamaica.
They began bringing used books from their own collections to sell at the market, selling out each week. A frequent customer soon asked if the pair could get their hands on books by other African-American authors.
"She asked how soon we could get them, and I said we'd have them for her the next Saturday," Rogers said. "And I thought, 'I don't know how I'm going to get these, but I'm going to find out.'"
Rogers, 44, not only supplied the requested books, but soon found herself fielding requests for work by other black writers. Within weeks, she and Piper were visiting distributor warehouses that stacked dozens of titles from tiny imprints around the country.
By 2001, the women sensed a revolution stirring in the African-American literary community. Sister Souljah's 1999 cautionary coming-of age novel "The Coldest Winter Ever" had reinvigorated an urban-literature market that had hibernated for decades, provoking a new generation of black writers to eschew the mythic glamour of drugs and violence.
Other genres took shape around the same time, including revenge melodramas, romance thrillers and inspirational memoirs about overcoming abuse, addiction and lives of crime.
"It's a whole industry booming within an industry," said Angela Wallace, whose self-published novel, "Secret Dramas," earned acclaim for its unique hybrid of soap opera and mob intrigue. "[Writers] are implementing their own imprints. As a result of that, they're bringing other black authors in under their umbrella. I think mainstream publishing is noticing that."
Amid this resurgence, Piper and Rogers established their own tiny umbrella on the Internet in 2002. C&B Books Distribution eventually opened a kiosk at Jamaica Market in October and introduced its newest location in a compact corner store in Flushing in January.
The partners built their stock through consignment deals with self-published authors, advising writers through labor-intensive processes such as mission statements, cover design, press releases and book signings.
While she tirelessly provides encouragement and advice, Piper, 53, insists that no book will sell without its author's own follow-through.
"They have to be willing to get out," she said. "They can't just drop their book at the store and expect the stores to sell their book. We have our own business to run."
But the women treat the Queens Book Fair like a community service as much as they do a business endeavor.
The event, which offered seminars and workshops for published and unpublished writers alike, kicked off with a networking breakfast to help forge partnerships in New York's independent literary scene. Readers had the chance to meet and solicit advice from their favorite authors, as well.
"Harlem and Brooklyn, they already have their recognition - even the Bronx," Piper said. "Queens was very low-key, and it's just starting to blossom.
Addittional Queens Book Fair Testimonials:
" The fair was very nice! I met some wonderful authors and walked away with a bag full of info on good books! They even had free food! As soon as I heard the announcer say free and food...LOL
Wanda D. Hudson Coming Soon - Wait For Love: A Black Girl's Story It's a Woman's World - www.extasybooks.com http://wandasway.blogspot.com
The word is out. A listener spotted Guilty Pleasures at the Queens Book Fair. She enjoyed the interview and purchased two copies of my novel. Thanks again for providing yet another platform for striving authors. ~Sonya Harris - Guilty Pleasures Books never go out of style!
Very nice artical written up on you in Newsday. Thank you for throwing such a wonderful event and also for you commitment to the self-published authors. Nathaniel Portis Things In Between
Congratulations Carol & Brenda on your vision to host the Queens Book Fair and for being dedicated to assisting black authors, readers and lovers of the written word. When I say, "It is a blessing to have people like you in the literary community," I mean it from the center of my soul! I can't wait to come next year! Yasmin Shiraz www.yasminshiraz.net
Self-published authors from around the country are anticipated to participate in the upcoming Queens Book Fair 2008.
Authors are encouraged to register early.
Last year the Queens Book Fair was filled to capacity and we anticipate another great year for the Queens Book Fair.
Authors may log on to www.queensbookfair.com today and complete our EZ registration procedures to participate in the 2008 Queens Book Fair.
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
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Friday, August 15, 2008
Broadway Star Bernard J. Marsh draws hundreds of Book Lovers at GREAT WHITE WAY/GREATWHITE LIES
New York, New York - On Thursday, August 14, 2008 Broadway Star Bernard J. Marsh launched his new book GREAT WHITE WAY/GREATWHITE LIES at Two Steps Down Restaurant 240 Dekalb Ave. Brooklyn, New York, 11205. The atmosphere at the book signing was very festive and the book was well received by all the attendees.
About: Bernard J. Marsh
Mr. Marsh is the third generation of performer and fifth generation, Brooklynite. He is a veteran of stage, screen and television. He has appeared on Broadway in “Eubie”, “The Tap Dance Kid”, and Bob Fosse’s “Big Deal’. In the films, “The Cotton Club” directed by Francis Ford Coppola and Spike Lee’s “Malcolm X”. The television version of, “Eubie” and TV Soaps and commercials. In addition he has appeared in many regional and national productions of “Aint Misbehavin”, “My One And Only”, “Fences” and “I'm Not Rappaport”. Plus, he has appeared in many international productions in Europe and Asia. Mr. Marsh has also directed and choreographed nationally and internationally. In addition he was also a dance teacher of Tap and Jazz for many years. He is also co-writer; director and choreographer of the musical play “Chitlin’ Circuit”. Mr. Marsh holds a bachelors degree in Theatre and Labor Relations, bestow upon him by The State University of New York. He teaches a class for senior citizens entitled, “Acting as Therapy for Senior Citizens” in Brooklyn, N. Y. He is a founder and resident director for “The Living Theatre” of The African Atlantic Genealogy Society in Hempstead, Long Island. A founding member of the Macon Street Library branch of A.A.G.S. in Bedford Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, New York. At present he is the author of the book “Great White Way / Great White Lies/ A Lie Can't Live Forever”.
Forward By - Lee Chamberlin
Excerpt: Mr. Marsh's treatise concerns in the role race plays in the American theatre and explores the moral and legal questions submitted to New York City's Broadway theatre community and the Actor's Equity Union about casting criteria.
The Author of "Great White Way/Great White Lies" presents the positions of the parties involved for you to examine and ask you to consider the role race should or should not play in the narration of the American Experience portrayed on America's Stages. His story makes for a fascinating journey.
"Bernard Marsh espouses rock steady courage to question and assess challenging issues of racism existing in the theatrical performance arena. Many theatrical performers can be empowered by reading and build on a vision for maintaining multicultural theatrical performances on the New York Broadway stage"
Dr. Juollie Carroll
Professor, Medgar Evers College
Taking his material from memoirs, letters, and personal experience, Mr. Marsh has given us unprecedented insight on the struggle, intrigue and deception of "a life on the stage."
Joysetta Pearse
Certified Genealogist
To order a copy by phone you may call 347.689.3629 or email: bklnbern@aol.com. To Interview Broadway Star Bernard J. Marsh contact PA Public Relations Company at 718.380.2062.
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Thursday, June 19, 2008
Queens Book Fair 2008 Newsletter
National Best Selling Authors will be attending the 2008 Queens Book Fair.
Queens Book Fair 2008 Newsletter DTD July 19, 2008
Save the Date 2008 Queens Book Fair will be held on August 30, 2008
Visit www.queensbookfair.com for complete vendor registration details. Visit our sponsors at www.cbbooksdistribution.com
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Friday, May 16, 2008
"LIVE BY YOUR DESIGN" Theastrical Presentation with Georgia Woodbine June 7, 2008
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"LIVE BY YOUR DESIGN" Theastrical Presentation with Georgia Woodbine June 7, 2008
Most Anticipated Event of 2008 Live By Your Design with Georgia Woodbine as she "Sparks the Power in You" on how to live in your true calling.
Saturday, June 7, 2008 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Showtime Begins at 1;00 pm sharp.
Location : New Rochelle Library Ossie Davis Theatre 1 Library Plaza New Rochelle, New York 10801
Free Admission
RSVP by May 23rd 2008
For more information contact Tiwana Jackson Event Planner Phone - 888-340-3409
Email: tiwana.jackson@gmail.com
To view or purchase Georgia Woodbine's series of Products that Move You log on to www.spiritualfocuspublishing.com/products.html
Sunday, May 4, 2008
How To Write A Book in 30 Days or Less! with Georgia Woodbine New York Classes
How To Write A Book in 30 Days or Less! with Georgia Woodbine New York Classes: Course 424KNY Section C Course 424KNY, Section C Wednesday, May 28, 2008 from 06:45 PM to 09:30 PM Location: Manhattan Everybody has a book in them. We're all knowledgeable about something. The hard part is getting those thoughts in your head into a coherent manuscript.
To Register today log on to http://www.learningannex.com/ For more information on additional dates at the learning annex log on to www.spiritualfocuspublishing.com
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