Black Book Clubs Rock

Meet The 2010 "Kings of Literature"

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 14:14:00 +0000

RM Johnson is the Best Selling author of several books: The Harris Men; The Million Dollar Divorce; Do You Take This Woman; The Million Dollar Deception and the recently released, Why Men Fear Marriage. A native of Chicago, IL, RM earned a Masters Degree in Creative Writing from the University of Chicago.

Victor McGlothin is the Best Selling author of the books: Sinful; Sinful Too; Down on My Knees; and Ms. Etta's Fast House. He almost lost an athletic scholarship due to poor reading skills. Ultimately, he overcame that obstacle and later completed a Masters degree in Human Relations & Business. After he developed a love for the written word, Victor left a vice president position with a local bank to pursue a career in literature.

Curtis Bunn is the Best Selling author of the hit books, That Was Then This Is Now and Baggage Check. Along with being a great author and an award winning journalist for 25 years, Curtis is also the founder of the National Book Club Conference - the largest black author showcase and book club conference in the world.

Brian W. Smith is the Best Selling author of the controversial books: Nina's Got a Secret; The S.W.A.P. Game; Mama's Lies - Daddy's Pain and the soon to be released BEATER. After earning his MBA from the University of Dallas, Brian opened Hollygrove Publishing - which is now one of the fastest growing African-American owned publishing houses in the country.

Moses Miller is the Best Selling author of the booksbooks: Nan: The Trifling Times of Nathan James; Nan: The Game of Trife; and The Barack in Me. Moses ia a journalist and co-founder of Mind Candy, LLC, which is a company focused on book publishing and the development of creative and thought provoking screenplays. He holds a Bachelors degree in Business Management and a Masters of Science degree in Technology Management obtained from Polytechnic University.

B.R. Burns is the resident poet on Love, Lust & Lies - The Michael Baisden Radio Show and can be heard every week performing live on the show. He also serves as the Opening Act for the tour of the same name. B.R. is a graduate of Texas College ( Tyler, Texas ) with a degree in English. He is the President and CEO of brb entertainment and currently resides in Houston, Texas.

Become A Vendor

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 14:13:00 +0000

This award show is a marketing dream come true for authors, bookstores, vendors and corporations. This event will allow your business to expose its products and services to the most intricate piece in the literary community: book clubs! This event will provide business owners a venue to make an extraordinary amount of potential sales. It’s the perfect forum for showcasing your products or services as well as building your brand. Take a look at how you can particiapte!

Vendor/Author Information

Friday: Registered Exhibitors/Vendors will receive (1) cloth covered table. • (2) Chairs • (5 minutes) Personal introduction of book/product and publicity campaign with image, link, and title on BBCR website ($100). There will be a 2 hour window for vending.

Saturday: Registered Exhibitors/Vendors will receive (1) cloth covered table. • (2) Chairs • (1) Ticket to award show and publicity campaign with image, link, and title on BBCR website ($200). There will be a 6 hour window for vending.

Weekend Value Pack: Get noticed Friday and Saturday during BBCR2010! Registered Exhibitors/Vendors will receive everything listed above for Friday and Saturday to include a listing in the commemorative journal. ($275) Thank you for your interests in the 2nd Annual Black Book Clubs Rock Awards at the Hilton Hotel in Arlington, VA June 18-19, 2010. This event is expected to sell out. Space is limited! To become a vendor please fill out the contact for and one of our staff will be in touch with further directions.

Thank you for your interests in the 2nd Annual Black Book Clubs Rock Awards at the Hilton Hotel in Arlington, VA June 18-19, 2010. This event is expected to sell out. Space is limited! To become a vendor please fill out the contact for and one of our staff will be in touch with further directions.

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Creative Advertising
Gift Bags: Send promotional items, books, and other items pertaining to your book or business to place in the BBCR Awards gift bags and giveaways (FREE). Items must be received April 1, 2010. Email us for mailing address.

Program Ad: Our program will feature ads from various authors, local businesses and other pertinent information. Secure your space for a quarter ($50), half ($75), or full ($125) page. Front and back inside cover ($175) Ads must be received by April 15, 2010.

Video Message: Show off your book trailer during a special segment of our award show or shoot a video of yourself saying thank you and why book clubs are a vital part of our literary community. This is a great way to show off your brand on our state of the art audio and visual equiptment ($75). Videos cannot be longer than 2 minutes. Send videos via email to bbcrawards@gmail.com. If video needs to be sent by regular mail contact Tifany.
Terms and Conditions
All space is limited and on a first come, first served basis. Sorry, no refunds. Tickets will be not be sold at the door. Payment via PayPal only constitutes your agreement to these terms. Payments can be made via http://www.paypal.com/ using the email address bbcrawards@gmail.com.

Partnership

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 14:56:00 +0000

We have exciting sponsorship opportunities for businesses and corporations wishing to participate with Black Book Clubs Rock 2010. Contact us today for more information.

It Ain't Over

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 00:21:00 +0000

Please view the video of Donna Joyner, Victory Christian Ministries International Dance Director, as she ministers to It Ain't Over by Maurette Clark Brown. This song has such a powerful anointing on it as it reminds us that God has the final say. It doesn't matter what else we've been told, GOD has the final say.

Thank you Donna for such a beautiful dance. We've received numerous compliments on how she charged the atmosphere with His presence. To learn more visit www.vcmi.org.

Enjoy!

BBCR 2009: Photos taken by Sisterhood Connection Book Club

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 17:36:00 +0000

Sisterhood Connection Book Club represented at the BBCR Awards with every member in attendance. Not only did they win 2 different sets of books (1st book club to register) for each member in their group, they also won the Excuse Me Miss category for best new book club. These ladies are certainly making a mark in the literary world that cannot be ignored. Thanks Shantae!

2009 BBCR Thank You

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 12:25:00 +0000

Ella Curry, Jeff Brooks, Ms. Black DC USA 2009 Breyuna Williams, and The Members of Sistah Confessions Book Club

BBCR would like to thank Sherrance Henderson for sending down over 100 copies of her book Sunshine Has Rain. Everyone left with a copy.

BBCR would like to thank Shida Carr of Simon and Shuster for sending down a box of books featuring titles from Victoria C. Murray, Jennifer Baszile, T.D. Jakes,and many others.

Thank you Cheryl Pullins, Editor-In-Chief, of LIVE Magazine for providing media coverage.

BBCR 2009 Video by author Angel Mechelle

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 13:03:00 +0000

Angel Mechelle, author of Another Woman's Husband, was the first to post her pics of the event. She had such a wonderful time she even made a video. Check it out here.

Thanks Angel! The video is beautiful.

BBCR 2009: Photos taken by author Monda Webb

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 12:30:00 +0000

This isn't all! To view the entire photo album, please visit Monda's Facebook page.

BBCR Photos 2009

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 12:19:00 +0000

Photos of this event are being posted daily, but we need your help. If you attended the event and have photos please send them to us. We'd love to see BBCR from your perspective and share it with others.

We'd also like to thank Jeff Brooks for snapping over 300 photos of the event. Jeff is in the process of processing the pictures and promises to send them as soon as possible. Thanks also goes to authors Angel Mechelle and Monda Webb who supplied and posted pictures of the event. You all rock!

What You've Said...

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 12:02:00 +0000

"It was a pleasure to join the sisters for this pleasant occassion. Many blessings." - Ramalla

"Tifany great job. Thank you so much for a wonderful event. People like you are an inspiration. You rock! - Go On Girl DC #2

"Great job! The conference exceeded my expectations." - Angela, Peace In Pages

"Very very excellent for a first time effort. It could have not been better. Keep up the good work." - Thomasina

"It was a very inspirational and enjoyable event. Thank you." - Stanelle

"I enjoyed this event. Great people, authors, and book clubs." - Varinsa

Again, we want to thank each and everyone who attended BBCR Awards! Drop us a line and tell us what you think. We'd love to hear from you.

BBCR Videos 2009

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 11:55:00 +0000

We'd also like to thank Ella Curry of EDC Creations and The Black Authors Network for capturing this event for us. We appreciate you so much!

1st Annual Black Book Clubs Rock Winners - 2009

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 02:24:00 +0000

BBCR congratulates all the winners. You all certainly rock!

Computer Love - APOOO

Excuse Me Miss - Sisterhood Connection Book Club

Best BTR Host - Ella Curry

Best Blogger - APOOO

Best Reviewer - RAW Reviewers

Outstanding Community Service - Sista Girl Book Club

Sistah of Excellence - Elissa Gabrielle

Book Club of The Year - OOSA Book Club

Literary Legends - Go On Girl Book Club

Weapon of The Pen

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 21:48:00 +0000

Weapon of the Pen
Written by: T.L. Tucker

Gird yourselves my friends, with the weapon of your pens
And understand that what you write
Can bring forth death, or bring forth life
Even though the words aren’t spoken
They have the power to leave one broken
Even though you may not hear them
They hold power when you read them
They plant a seed
Fulfill a need
Crush a dream
Or build esteem

When you write, What are your deeds?

We have the gift, the power to make a positive change
Lets us our gifts for that purpose
Not to keep our people enslaved and in chains
With a stinky leg, lollipop
How low to the ground can you drop
And a pimp, Hoe, gimmie that doe
How far are you willing to go?
No, I will not sale my soul
For any amount of money, or any measure of Gold

To totally understand what I’m saying to you
We have to acknowledge that these gifts are not our own
But bestowed to us from Him, who sits high and on His Throne
And should be used for Him alone

Our gifts from Him should be the gifts that keep on giving
That plant seeds, breathe life,
and encourage folks to keep on living

And so I say again
Gird yourselves my friends, with the weapon of your pens
And understand that what you write
Can bring forth death, or bring forth life

I choose Life………..

Miss Black DC USA Breyuna Williams

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 21:18:00 +0000

Lawyer, actress, community activist, Breyuna L. Williams is Miss Black District of Columbia USA 2009.This combination of brains and beauty is a force to be reckoned with.Breyuna is an entertainment attorney, specializing in trademarks, copyrights and contract law.

She is also an actress, model and talk show host ready to take the world by storm!As Miss Black DC 2009, Breyuna will work with young women to build confidence, self-esteem and empower them to be their best self possible through her platform: F.O.C.U.S.F.O.C.U.S. stands for Finding Out that I am Created and designed with a purpose, Unique and Special.

Breyuna will also work to raise awareness of HIV/AIDS in Washington, DC which has the largest prevalence rates in the country. As an AIDS advocate, she has spoken to youth in partnership with Metro Teen AIDS and hosted several discussions on the effect of HIV/AIDS in youth.

Breyuna presented an award for the Computer Love category.

Visit her online at http://www.missblackdcusa.com/.

Linda Pate

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 21:13:00 +0000

Linda Pate is the owner of the Essence and New York times reporting bookstore Precious Memories. Precious Memories was birthed on July 24, 2004. As we approach our two year anniversary we find ourselves reflecting on the journey thus far. It has been a blessed event. One filled with great moments of surprise and awe as we’ve felt the community embrace us one workshop, poetry reading, and retreat at a time. Our dream has been to “build the community by connecting with books” but have found that it’s been about so much more; something that forged the foundation of the neighborhoods surrounding our store – good, old-fashioned caring, kindness and friendship.

Linda presented the award for Best Blogger.

Visit her online at http://www.preciousmemoriesreading.com/.

Nikkea Smithers

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 20:59:00 +0000

Nikkea Smithers is an Essence Magazine Best Selling Author of five titles both poetry and novels. For more information please visit her website at http://www.nikkeasmithers.com/.

Nikkea presented the Best Reviewer award.

MaRita Teague

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 20:56:00 +0000

MaRita Teague, an English Instructor at Northern Virginia Community College, earned a master’s degree from The University of Alabama in Huntsville and her bachelor’s from The Ohio State University. She lives in the Washington, D.C. area with her husband and three sons. The Taste of Good Fruit is her first novel.

To contact Marita, send email to MaRitaTeague@gmail.com or visit http://www.maritateague.net/.

MaRita presented the award for Outstanding Community Service.

Angel Mechelle

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 20:44:00 +0000

Angel Mechelle was raised a military brat and has lived in many states and several countries. She attended Neu-Ulm High School in Germany and graduated from Southeast High school in Bradenton Florida. She called Bradenton home for several years before relocating to Virginia where she resides with her two children. Blessed with an active imagination and many “life experiences” to draw from, Angel was finally able to share her love for story telling with the world when she accepted as a contributing author in the Shannon Holmes Anthology “Hood2Hood”. Angel is currently working on several projects including the follow up to her debut novel and a short story for the Anthology “Flirt” where she will be featured along with three “very well known” authors.

Angel presented the award for the Excuse Me Miss category.

Visit Angel online at www.myspace.com/writeordiechic.

Trice Hickman

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 17:06:00 +0000

I'm a self-proclaimed "Southern Girl". I grew up on the eastern coast of North Carolina; the middle child of two of the best parents on earth! I was a precocious kid, the one who always asked, “Why?” As a teenager I loved reading books because it was the perfect escape from my small hometown. I’d meet interesting people and travel to exciting places, all without leaving the Michael Jackson (don't laugh, he was "IT" back in the day) covered walls of my bedroom. So it's no wonder that I eventually became a writer. After many "stops" and "goes", I finally did it...I'm a published author! I love what I do, and there's no greater feeling than that! I'm living life and lovin' it!

Check me out on my website at http://www.tricehickman,com/, and get your copy of, Unexpected Interruptions, today!....And while you're at it, don't forget to pre-order your copy of my much aniticpated sequel, Keeping Secrets & Telling Lies, available June 23, 2009!

Trice was the keynote speaker for The Black Book Clubs Rock Awards and she presented the award for Best Blog Talk Radio Host.

Meet The Founder

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 16:46:00 +0000

Who is Tifany Jones? Some say she’s a fresh new talent making her mark on the literary world! Many believe she founded Sistah Confessions, a book club and radio show for the purpose of healing, inspiring, and eliciting change to transform the lives of her audience. There has been speculation that Tifany’s literary works include the forthcoming titles The Powder Room and The Secrets Within. Both books are rumored for release in 2010. Sources also state Tifany is a contributing author to two anthologies, Bended Knees and The Breakthrough: A Triumph of My Soul also to be released in 2009 and 2010.

Currently, reports state that Tifany owns and operates “Zoe Life Designs” and has personally developed branding campaigns for notable authors, churches, and entertainers.

Her alleged accomplishments include: Media coverage at the 2008 Congressional Black Caucus Author Pavilion, keynote speaker at Divas of Excellence, and author celebrity interviews on her syndicated radio show, Sistah Confessions. June 2009 she added the high successful Black Book Clubs Rock Awards to her repertoire. However, sources close to her say her proudest accomplishments are being a wife and mother of three beautiful children.

When she is not writing, designing, or producing her radio show, paparazzi photos confirm Tifany enjoys spending time with her family and attending church. We've heard she believes in the Holy Trinity and continually allows the Word of God to transform and reveal her true beauty.

This just in! Closely guarded sources state Tifany Jones is not her real name, but an alias given to her by her late grandmother, Geraldine Blue. Stay tuned in as this story develops.

About BBCR

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 16:41:00 +0000

The Black Book Clubs Rock Awards is an event designed to honor book clubs and literary supporters that have made a positive impact on the African-American community through their service. Honorees exemplify community spirit, leadership, volunteerism, and have made a difference in the lives of authors and readers.

The vision of Black Book Clubs Rock is to show the world how much we can accomplish when we come together in unity. Each month, all around the world, book clubs come together to fellowship and discuss their passion for reading and everything in between. Friendships are formed and lifelong bonds are created. Now, imagine if we took these principles into our homes. Not only would our communities be changed, but the world as well. Global impact can only be accomplished through the successful changes we make as individuals within our own families. So in short, one person CAN make a difference!

Plans for the second annual Black Book Clubs Rock Awards are already underway, so mark your calendar for June 19, 2010 and don’t forget to view the pictures and videos of this event. Be sure to let us know you visited the site by leaving a comment.

Have you told a book club how much they rock today?

Enter Now

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 16:36:00 +0000

**check back soon for 2010**

Enter Now

Join the ranks of the world's best and brightest, making you, your club - and your work - an industry leader. Validate your superior work today. Nominate now!....

Awarding....

THE BLACK BOOK CLUBS ROCK AWARDS....

The Black Book Clubs Rock Awards is the only show of its kind that honors excellence in the literary community for book clubs and other literary entities. ....

WINNERS: In each of the eight categories, there is one chance to win a BBCR Award. The Panel vote will choose a single Winner based on review and analysis of the nominees and through a public vote conducted by the online community. The Winners will receive a BBCR Award.....

NOMINEES: The Academy will select the five (5) best entries in each of the eight categories based on review and analysis using specific judging criteria. These five selections will then be recognized as BBCR Nominees. ....

AWARDS AND FRAMED CERTIFICATES: BBCR Award Winners will receive a beautiful BBCR Award, the symbol of literary excellence, and may purchase duplicate statuettes for members, clients, colleagues or other team members involved with the work. Nominees may purchase custom framed certificates to commemorate their honor.

All entries will receive a honorary BBCR medal to place on their website, blog, and/or social network.....

Official Rules

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 16:23:00 +0000

Eligibility

The Black Book Clubs Rock Award Competition is open to all book clubs and individuals involved in designing, supporting, distributing, marketing or promoting literature written by African American Authors. Entries must have been an established entity for at least part of the current calendar year.

Only one entry may be submitted by any entrant, but there is no limit to the number of categories you may enter. Please review catergory decriptions before you nominate. Only nominate for those catergories that appy to you. A completed online entry form must accompany each entry.

Unacceptable Material

Entries that contain pornographic material, propagate "hate" messages, make defamatory statements, or which are otherwise extraordinarily offensive and do not fit the mission of Black Book Clubs Rock or the Sistah Confessions Book Club are not eligible.

Disqualification

Ineligible entries may be disqualified at any phase of the competition without notification.

Acknowledgment of Entries

Entrants will receive an email acknowledgment when an entry has been received.

Terms and Conditions of Entry/Usage

The Black Book Clubs Rock Awards assumes all entries are original and the entrant is either the founder, member, or affiliated with the book club or literary entity being submitted, and has permission from the appropriate party to enter the competition, with all rights granted therein. In the event that an entrant without such rights submits an entry, the entrant will not be eligible for the competition. The Black Book Clubs Rock Awards are not liable for any copyright infringement on the part of the entrant.

Website entries must be live and available on the Internet from the date of entry through July 2009, and accessible via http and standard Web browsers.

Submission of any entry (including Online Film & Video entries) acknowledges the right of The Black Book Clubs Rock Awards to use it for exhibition, promotion and publication purposes in any medium.

Timely submission of an entry meeting the eligibility requirements as stated herein ensures that an entrant's work will be reviewed and considered for recognition. No other representation or warranty is made by The Black Book Clubs Rock Awards concerning entries and all implied warranties are hereby expressly disclaimed.

If an entry receives an award, the manner and details of announcing such nomination and award is strictly within the discretion of The Black Book Club Rocks Awards. Entrant understands that all awards may not be given or publicized in the same manner and some might be presented in a ceremony and others might not.

Category Descriptions

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 16:14:00 +0000

Book Club of the Year - This award is given to a select group of extraordinarily talented individuals whose contributions and accomplishments have enriched and advanced our literary culture. Their work and dedication have withstood the test of time.

Computer Love - Granted to exemplary websites and designers that are on the cutting edge in website design & Internet communications. Not only are there websites informative and pleasing to the eye, but original and sets the tone for other developers.

Community Service - This award recognizes those individuals who epitomize unselfishness bravery, and compassion, voluntarily giving to the community and addressing the emotional, physical and material needs of people in crisis, hardship and impoverished conditions.

Best Book Reviewer - This award is given to those that keep us literary lovers aware of the best reads with their consistent, thought provoking, and soulful output.

Best Blogger - Outstandingly skilled in their field, being the best of the best is what drives the recipient of this award. Through talent, discipline, determination, focus, and drive these winners have risen to greatness by keeping literary lovers in the know with their timely posts and up to date topics.

Excuse Me Miss - This award recognizes ultimate talent straight 'out the gate'. These fire-starters have already created a buzz and are proving themselves as a force to be reckoned with. The recipient of this award has the potential to be one of the Great Ones'. Only book clubs established less than a year are eligible for for this award.

Best BTR Personality - This award recognizes those individuals who go above and beyond with their informative author interviews and edgy Blog Talk Radio format.

Sistah of Excellence - This award goes to that very forward thinking, visionary woman who has courageously revolutionized her industry's territory. This forerunner has shaken up tradition and overcome challenges creating new opportunities within a viable market where little or none existed. She is our woman of the year.

Photo Highlights

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 20:04:00 +0000

Full Name
Street Address
City and State
Email
Phone
Appication Fee: Select your choice
Are you an author?	Yes No