Queens, New York - National Best Selling Author Angela Wallace Author of "Secret Dramas" Book Signing at Masaamba's Books

Queens, New York - National Best Selling Author Angela Wallace Author of Secret Dramas Book Signing at Masaamba's Books. The Book Signing will be held on Sunday August 6th, and is an Outdoor Book Signing located at Masaamba's Books 163rd Street & Jamacia Avenue, Queens, New York.

The Book Signing will be held on Sunday August 6th, and is an Outdoor Book Signing located at Masaamba's Books 163rd Street & Jamacia Avenue, Queens, New York.

The Signing will begin promptly at 12:00 noon and end at 7:00 pm.

Angela Wallace has been writing since the age of seven. Her mother constantly encouraged her to hone her gift to bring stories to life and pursue her goal to publish a novel.

A viewer of ABC-TV daytime dramas for over twenty-five years, after having published several in-depth editorials for Soap Opera Weekly and Soap Opera Digest respectively, Ms. Wallace's writing caught the eye of All My Children's Head Writer and she was afforded the rare opportunity to be considered for a position as a major contributor to the soap.

Ms. Wallace has been intrigued for most of her life by the Italian mob underworld, and after extensive research on the subject over the years she has fused her two main interests together to create Secret Dramas.

With a flair for the dramatic and writing edge of your seat scandals that can easily transition from the pages of a book to a television series or movie screen, those in the know have dubbed her "The Jackie Collins of the new millennium", in honor of one of her favorite authors whose writing style hers is comparable to, as well as, The Godmother of Soap Fiction.?

Ms. Wallace has weaved a novel of dramatic proportions with suspenseful storyline twits and something for everyone to enjoy.

Men can relate to the strong, positive male characters, and the women are written with intelligence and great wit. Her love of soaps and interest in "La Cosa Nostra" (Italian-American Mafia) is evident in the authentic language used by the characters and her clever, articulate, writing style.

The characters vivid personalities leap off the page! Secret Dramas takes you on a wild ride of suspense that has you wanting more long after the story ends.

Ms. Wallace is a New York City native where she still resides and this is her first novel. She is hard at work promoting Secret Dramas and has started work on the sequel entitled; 360 Degrees of Drama. As art imitates life, the story continues, As does the drama.

For more information on Angela Wallace's National Best Selling Book "Secret Dramas" or to inquire about the upcoming Book Signing at Masaamba's Books you may email ladydrama713@aol.com


To purchase a copy of Angela Wallace's best seller you may log on to www.secretdramas.com. Secret Dramas is also available at www.cbbooksdistribution.com

Queens, New York - Author Angela Wallace National Best Selling Author of Secret Dramas featured in Newsday Article

Queens, New York - Author Angela Wallace National Best Selling Author of Secret Dramas featured in Newsday Article


Queens, New York - Queens Book Fair April 30, 2005 article highlights National Best Selling Author Angela Wallace book "Secret Dramas"in Newsday. May 3, 2005, article is titled "This book fair’s for the self-published" New York City Edition Neigborhoods section pg. A52. Self-pubublished authors from around the country flocked the 2005 Queens Book Fair, along with with book lovers around the tri-state area. Queens Borough President Helen Marshall proclaimed the month of April as Book Month in Queens.

The Queens Book Fair presented a Power Networking Breakfast prior to the opening of the Queens Book Fair to "Connect the Dots" between Corporate, goverment, Small Businesses and the literary world.

The fair has generated local buzz for emphasizing the growing phenomenon of self-published African-American authors. The writers have seized mainstream publishers’ attention by independently printing small quantities of their work and controlling all of its creative and financial aspects.

The authors’ success hinges on marketing strategies as diverse as door-to-door sales, street vending and arranging book signings at popular restaurants or nightclubs. But before this year, only Harlem had established an annual book fair where writers are exposed to thousands of readers in one setting.

The Queens Book Fair attracted hundreds of people to Jamaica Market, and Piper and Rogers were counting on the event to introduce some writers to a bigger audience than they’ve ever enjoyed.

"It was packed," Rogers said. "And I was shocked. It was rainy and we didn’t think people would show up. But they still came out."

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.

C & B Books Distribution 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."

Brenda Piper and Carol Rogers established their own tiny umbrella on the Internet in 2002. In March 2002 Mr. Phil Andrews joined C & B Books as its Public Relations Director to strengthen C & B Books brand name recognition in the literary community. C&B Books Distribution eventually opened its first physical location at the 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 support authors through C & B Books authors club which promotes self-published authors.

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."
To be placed on our email list for upcoming book fair or to join our authors club you may log on to our web site at www.cbbooksdistribution.com or you may email us at cbbookdist@aol.com.

Angela Wallace Author of Secret Dramas was also recently featured on EURWEB for her participation in the 2005 Harlem Book Fair, and as a result was highlighted on C & B Book Industry News located at http://cbbooksindustrynews.blogspot.com

To purchase Angela Wallace's National Best Selling Book Secret Dramas you may log on to C & B Books Distribution at www.cbbooksdistribution.com

National Best Selling Book "Secret Dramas" By Angela Wallace 

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Harlem Book Fair 2005 Is A Success!

THE LITERARY DISH: Harlem Book Fair 2005 Is A Success!
By Heather 'The Heat of the Literary World' Covington

July 26, 2005


The Harlem Book Fair in Harlem, New York on July 23 draws a jam packed crowd from 5th Avenue to 7th Avenue. The event is a major success. Every popular author is present, book lovers come out from around the world in droves, and Harlem residents say, this is by far one of the biggest turnouts ever. The mastermind behind one of the greatest outdoor events in history celebrating Black African American literature is Max Rodriguez (http://www.qbr.com/). The team responsible for making it happen, the renown Harlem Book Fair Advisory but you'll have to wait for details.

I am just getting home by 4:45am the next day on a Sunday morning, July 24, 2005. I drove back into the city after venturing to Manhattan, New York and past Harlem which is virtually quiet this morning. As soon as I reach the Bronx,

I notice a victim laying on the grounds of the Grand Concourse, NY with police cars and bystanders around him. The young man is dead and perched in a fetal-like position. I can smell the stench of raw blood as just a passerby in my vehicle. Crime has significantly gone down in New York, but this is one of those hot and humid weekends and when the youth have nothing constructive to do all day, the results are unpredictable. I wondered if only these youth had a place in the Bronx like the Harlem Book Fair to attend that bring so much happiness and peace to the Harlem Community when it arrives each year.

I hear the police telling me, “Lady you have to keep driving.” However, I am frozen and in deep shock. All kind of thoughts are running through my mind as tears flow down my face. The victim is not my child or a child of anyone I know but still, my emotions are enveloped with immediate sorrow and sympathy for the boy. The cop seems to await patiently for me to proceed onward. He senses that I am in distress and does not interrupt my train of thought for a full 2 minutes and even with cars beeping behind me.

My reality check causes me to swerve out of control two blocks away from the scene of the crime when two virulent youth obviously stirred up by the incident and on their way home, take small bats and chase a car ahead of me as if to randomly hit the vehicle. I think about what could have happened if I had not waited just two minutes longer.

Another thought comes to mind about how most people will say that when little kids see violence, they seem to become filled with furor and act violent as well, but on the other side of the street were some kids walking nicely and calmly away from the scene. They were not acting violent and actually had on what society labels as gang- like attire. My own personal biases would not have led me to foretell that I was in danger among the youth on my side of the street, and who dressed with casual wear. My reality check becomes a lesson of grace this morning.

Just 7 hours earlier, Producer; Rosette M. Union, Film Editor; O’neil Miller and Technical Director; Mitchell Moreau and myself have all parted after a rigorous week of comprising, producing, and providing full media coverage of The Phillis Wheatley Awards on July 22nd at the Schomburg Center, and QBR: The Black Book Review’s Annual Harlem Book Fair. It is an event that is also, televised to millions on C-Span TV and eventually archived on www.booktv.org. You will witness Part 2 next week reflecting on The Phillis Wheatley Awards, and Part 3: Reflecting on the Harlem Book Fair the week after. This is Part 1, so join me as I write backwards in time. By then, everyone will be safely back home and restored to their normal lives enough to venture on line at www.EURweb.com to read The Literary Dish.

Continuing...

We head on over to BBQ’s in Manhattan and after eating, role play scenes outside for more Literary Dish TV Shows edited by FuentTV & Cine Seven Entertainment producers such as the Amber Books Documentary at Book Expo America featuring (Chief Executive Producer, Tony Rose, www.Amberbooks.com). I am giddy and silly for a rare moment as Mitchell is instructed to sit between Rosette and I outside BBQ’s Restaurant and role play as an author while we pretend to be the former film critics team Siskel & Ebert. We have family member teenagers among us who assisted with accepting flyers and business cards all day long of Harlem Book Fair authors. Our acting efforts are a riot, and stomach turning hilarious. We’re totally unaware that people eating inside of BBQ’s are watching all of us. We continue to use a BBQ menu posed as the author’s book whom I will leave anonymous, and literally tear it to pieces while fighting for ownership like true book fans would do.

A homeless victim coincidentally approaches us after our relived humorous “Saturday Night ‘Literary’ Live” moment as we complete the skit and switches his fingers to beg for money. The homeless victim has does not appear to be homeless at all. In fact, he is well dressed! His face looks angelic as he walks away. He reminds me of the homeless man’s character in C.F. Hawthorne’s ( www.Cfhawthorne.com ) book, “Homeless Love.”

We all go to Loew’s Theater on 42nd Street aka “The Deuce,” for the 12:15 showing of “Hustle & Flow,” and are less than exacerbated to sit among John Singleton and 20 of his comrades he generously purchased front mezzanine tickets for the day after the premiere screening of his box office hit.

Obviously by the crowds reaction, “Hustle & Flow” is the best movie of the year for its tenacity to show the authentic moments rappers experience before cutting an album or how women get caught up in the music industry and confronted with power decisions in desperation to make it like pulling publicity stunts and stepping on people’s toes when they don’t get their way. Furthermore, the initial trigger effect of circumstances that may not have been if Terrence Howard’s character had used better judgement is deserving of top honors. I applaud John Singleton, a young visionary producer.

It is in my nature to promote, and I am wishing I had the business flyer of the Arts Sanctuary www.artssanctuary.org to hand to John Singleton. This program is joining film makers Morani Sanchez and Louis Massiah for a discussion of the full length film in progress on Black Arts Movement ( B.A.M.) and following with a panelist discussion featuring Sonia Sanchez, Amiri Baraka and Haki Madhubuti moderated by Dr. John H. Bracy on February 10th & 11th 2006.

Upon leaving the theater, the notion of coming face-to-face with people who on the outside are either greater than they appear or not what they seem from the surface becomes a theme over the past few days as a tall teenager with a Do- rag suddenly stops in front of me. He has the kind of look most New Yorkers would run across the street without probable cause or a sign of any crime brewing due to bias over one’s appearance. He steps back to check me, I step forward and embrace him with a big ol’ teacher hug. It is Theodore, one of my students from my first year of teaching in the South Bronx. He stands at 6 feet.

He yells without shame and all humbleness, “Ms. Covington!!!!!” His other friends are like, “Is he kidding? She can’t be his teacher.” Theodore wastes no time telling me that he is attending Temple University, is on the basketball team and already a hopeful for an NBA draft pick. I forget that I began teaching the day after I was graduated from college so as young as I am to be a veteran teacher, it hit me that many of my students are of college age now.

All of these sentimental recollections of laughter, sadness, joy and humility escort me into the heavenly alcoves of a place I call home. It is my sanctuary and security blanket. My home is human, and beckons me to not leave out of its parameters each day as the door that used to easily open becomes harder to unlatch each day. My white outfit that afforded me complete comfort is still white after a long day. I have made it back safely and immediately look through all of the free books I was generously given by my literary peers.

One was “Miss My Time With You” (A Memory Book) written by Sandra Hall and illustrated by Quiana J. Carter. It is in a keepsake box along with a pen from Memory Lane Publishers. The book must cost $20 dollars to make just one. I beseech the talented author to send one to Oprah Winfrey (www.OprahWinfrey.com), someone the literary community treasures and inspires many African American writers to write lately and more so than ever.

I know it is too beautiful to keep for myself and on Sandra Hall’s behalf, I will send her book to Ruby Dee in loving memory of her husband, Ossie Davis, a gift just as endearing as Ms. Beverly Black Johnson’s poem, “Ossie’s Home Coming,” who Mrs. Davis wrote a note to the gifted author of an upcoming anthology, “Gumbo For the Soul” (www.gumboforthesoul.com). I never give away my gifts, but Sandra has created a book that must be placed in the hands of someone who will resonate good luck and the determination for her to make this book America’s number one gift item in gift shops.

The magic moment arrives at 12pm on a beautiful and peaceful Sunday afternoon, where I sit at my computer to recollect the memories of Harlem Book Fair Day on July 23, 2005, and then backwards in motion one more day to the Phillis Wheatley Awards on July 22, 2005. Please bear with me. This is very difficult. In front of me are over 1000 business cards, 100 pages of notes, 300 or more postcards and 500 flyers. Don’t forget all of the books, and over 1,000 photos on a memory card. There are those sentimental moments no one would ever know unless someone writes it down.

I am procrastinating right now as I listen to my messages. It’s Lettice Graham, Essence Magazine (www.Essence.com ) Golden Diva who appeared in the January 2004 issue featuring Angela Basset on the cover. You can find her photo feature at the Kennedy Center. She has coincidentally called me bright and early before Harlem Book Fair Day. Her voice rushes tears to my eyes. She was the first person who ever gave me an interview! I look through my e-mails, and find Wendy Malliet’s message. She is my inspiration and taught me how to plan large scale events. The busiest lady on the planet who I tell folks could run this country, has offered to help assist as a volunteer for the Harlem Book Fair in response to Mr. Troy Johnson’s invite and CEO/Founder of the renown (www.AALBC.com) who I am in stitches because he sat right next to me at the Phillis Wheatley Awards.

I check more e-mails, and Donna Hill (www.DonnaHill.com) has just contributed to F.O.S.P. (Fingertips of Success Program For Education of Youth ) and will make many children on Disilgold Fall Jamboree Back to School Day very happy with very much needed supplies. She’s been a YOUnity Guild Awardee for years, and for the most celebrated lady of the literary world to take time to support youth the day before planning her own tour is a historical moment. It’s just as I have said all along, those who make it to the top always find the time to support youth.

Now I am ready to write I guess, but not after eating my very own secret recipe I will be contributing to Kim Robinson’s The Roux of Gumbo featured at www.kim-robinson.net . I am not sure why my mind is not functioning well this morning.

I find Ray Berdant’s and Michael M. Brauer’s mix tape of original recordings produced by Luther Vandross (RIP) and Marcus Miller. Almost an hour has passed, and I have done absolutely no writing at all. I flip on the extraordinary Ebony Passion Poetry CD by Denise Campbell (www.DeniseCampbell.com). It is explicit, but this is the writing personality of the literary diva poetess and master novelist.

It is 1:00 am, Monday morning. I have no idea where the time went. I browse through more books added to Disilgold Soul August Book Marathon Month like Secret Dramas by Angela Wallace, Vigal by Gina C., Stilettoed Roses Bleed by Stephany Rose, Leslie Esdaille’s Keeping It Real, and Crossroads: A Publication of Second Sanctuary Opportunity Schools Offsite Suspension Centers. It is a Sunday thing for me, and trust, I cleaned, cooked for my family, talked on the phone some more, and even tried on my Stiletto101: A Novel by Lenaise Meyeil (www.lenaisemeyeil.com)T-shirt that fits me like a glove. Love my t-shirt. Everyones’ business cards are organized and alphabetized. It will take many authors I met to call, send press kits and photos to match to help me generate what I am about to do within the next few weeks as I reflect on the Phillis Wheatley Awards & Harlem Book Fair.

It is incumbent of me to apologize to the literary community, but as “The Mother of the Literary Movement of the Millennium” please understand I am in no rush for fame, fortune, and what society considers success. However, it is my quest to be original and do things to support the literary community that are unique and needed. Whatever is not needed, I have no problem eliminating from my priority list. History is needed and must be handled with care. This time lapse is not procrastination after all.

It’s one o’clock in the evening, and the news about the mysterious youth who I now understand was shot and murdered is 23 year old Mohammad Singleton (R.I.P.). I finally decide to await the upcoming weeks to reveal part 1 and 2 of this Literary Saga because I also, wanted to document and meet the Harlem Book Fair Advisory again who worked behind the scenes to make the Harlem Book Fair 2005 one of the biggest fairs ever! There are people in awe of the Harlem Book Fair’s success. Even Legends Wear sent t-shirts for all of the Harlem Book Fair Advisory members. Greatness recognizes greatness, and the Harlem Book Fair is larger than life! I am proud to be a part of its history as many aspiring authors and book lovers! I began this literary journey at Book Expo America as media correspondent for the Amber Book Documentary. Watch the promo video of the all new Literary Dish TV Online in progress and provided by Mitchell Moreau. Just visit www.Disilgold.com. I will see everyone right here next week.



Heather Covington is an educator, the host of the of the annual YOUnity Guild Awards, journalist for the literary industry, Editor-in-Chief of Disilgold Soul Magazine Online and author of 4 books available at www.perSOULnalities.com , www.HeatherCovington.net and www.Disilgoldbooks.com . She was recently signed to www.AmberBooks.com to compile a historical book of some of the greatest people in the nation from all arenas. She owns and operates www.Disilgold.com , home of the YOUnity Reviewers Guild, Disilgold Literary Network Association and A YOUnity Book Club. She may be reached by email at Disilgold@aol.com.

Confessions of a Video Vixen selected as hottest new book

Confessions of a Video Vixen selected as hottest new book release of the month by Cbbooksdistribution.com

Product Details:
ISBN: 0060842423
Format: Hardcover, 205pp
Pub. Date: June 2005
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers


Confession of a Video Vixen has been selected as hottest new book of the month (July 2005) by Cbbooksdistribution.com. C & B Books Distribution is one of the fastest growing bookstores online and has recently opened two physical locations in Queens, New York. C & B Books, recently celebrated the milestone of 250,000 web site hits.


Notes from the Publisher on new book "Confession of a Video Vixen" by Karrine Steffans

Glass vases filled with marbles crashed all around us as he began tossing linens from the bed. As the marbles scattered, we laughed in unison ... I remember the exact moment that I first laid on my back for him ... My legs were wrapped around his waist and just before his body was to merge with mine, I noticed his upper right chest. On it was a tattoo with the words "Pain is Love."

Confessions of a Video Vixen is the widely anticipated memoir of Karrine Steffans, the once sought-after sexy siren who appeared in the music videos of multiplatinum hip-hop artists such as Jay-Z, R. Kelly, and LL Cool J. A top-paid video dancer, Karrine transitioned to film when acclaimed director F. Gary Gray picked her to costar in his film A Man Apart, starring Vin Diesel. But the movie and music video sets, swanky Miami and New York restaurants, and trysts with the celebrities featured in the pages of People and In Touch magazines only skims the surface of Karrine's life.

This memoir -- part tell-all, part cautionary tale -- shows how Karrinne came to be the confidante of so many, why she kept their secrets, and how she found herself in Hollywood after a life marked by physical abuse, rape, and drugs -- all before she was twenty-six. By sharing her emotionally charged story, she hopes to shed light on an otherwise romanticized industry.

For more information regarding C & B Book's hottest book of the month for July 2005, or to order your copy today log on our web site at www.cbbooksdistribution.com or email us at cbbookdist@aol.com

Queens Book Fair announces E-mail list sign up for 2006 Queens Book Fair

Queens Book Fair announces E-mail list sign up for 2006 Queens Book Fair. The 2006 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.

"It was packed in 2005" Rogers said. "And I was shocked. It was rainy and we didn't think people would show up. But they still came out."

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.

" 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
Testimonial Queens Book Fair 2005

It was a rainy day outside but anytime you have a room full of books there is nothing but sunshine. My wrap got wet but it was worth it. :- )
Congrats ladies!!

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 2006.

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.

Log on to C & B Books Distribution.com today and contact us to get more information regarding the 2006 Queens Book Fair.

National Bestseller Harry Potter Book Series #6 now available at Cbbooksdistribution.com

National Bestseller Harry Potter Book Series #6 now available at Cbbooksdistribution.com



Harry Potter Book Series #6 availabe at Cbbooksdistribution.com. C & B Books Distribution, Inc. is a leading retail bookstore online and is happy to announce J. K. Rowling's bestselling Harry Potter new book release. Consumer may visit our online bookstore at Cbbooksdistribution.com to view our complete list of books and order any of the series of Harry Potter books. After months of anticipation and wild speculation about the identity of the Half-Blood Prince, numerous bombshells and incredible plot twists in the sixth, ever-darkening installment of J. K. Rowling's bestselling Harry Potter saga will leave readers as shocked and stunned as they are utterly satisfied.


As the novel begins, a "grim mood" has fallen over the country. The minions of Lord Voldemort (a.k.a. He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named) continue to grow as his evil spreads. The Ministry of Magic has stepped up security everywhere, and as Harry enters his sixth year at Hogwarts, he begins to see himself -- and everyone around him -- in a different, more discerning, light. With rumors swirling about Harry being the prophesied "Chosen One," he begins taking private lessons from Hogwarts headmaster Albus Dumbledore.

As Dumbledore prepares Harry for his destined clash with Voldemort by revealing jaw-dropping insights into the Dark Lord's past -- who his parents were, what happened after he left Hogwarts, and more -- Harry also struggles to uncover the identity of the Half-Blood Prince, the past owner of a potions textbook he now possesses that is filled with ingenious, potentially deadly, spells. But Harry's life is suddenly changed forever when someone close to him is heinously murdered right before his eyes....

With only one book to go before the series' projected conclusion, Rowling masterfully sets the stage for what will surely be an epic battle to end all battles. The chess pieces are all in place for a magic-powered endgame that will be as thrilling as it is bittersweet. Paul Goat Allen

FROM THE PUBLISHER
The war against Voldemort is not going well; even Muggle governments are noticing. Ron scans the obituary pages of the Daily Prophet, looking for familiar names. Dumbledore is absent from Hogwarts for long stretches of time, and the Order of the Phoenix has already suffered losses.
And yet...

As in all wars, life goes on. Sixth-year students learn to Apparate -- and lose a few eyebrows in the process. The Weasley twins expand their business. Teenagers flirt and fight and fall in love. Classes are never straightforward, though Harry receives some extraordinary help from the mysterious Half-Blood Prince.

So it's the home front that takes center stage in the multilayered sixth installment of the story of Harry Potter. Here at Hogwarts, Harry will search for the full and complex story of the boy who became Lord Voldemort -- and thereby find what may be his only vulnerability.

FROM THE CRITICS
Jabari Asim - The Washington Post
The journey from child to adult is tough enough for ordinary mortals, but the trip has been unusually hazardous for the world-famous wizard-in-training. Rowling shepherds her hero's arduous trek to maturity with her customary grace and good humor, though she has infused her story with more bone-cracking and blood-spattering than may be tolerable for many of the young readers who have followed Harry's adventures so far.


Michiko Kakutani - The New York Times
… the darkest and most unsettling installment yet … It is a novel that pulls together dozens of plot strands from previous volumes, underscoring how cleverly and carefully J. K. Rowling has assembled this giant jigsaw puzzle of an epic … the achievement of the Potter books is the same as that of the great classics of children's literature, from the Oz novels to The Lord of the Rings: the creation of a richly imagined and utterly singular world, as detailed, as improbable and as mortal as our own.


J. K. Rowling latest Harry Potter book is receiving rave reviews from around the country. You may log on to www.cbbooksdistribution.com today to order your copy. C & B Books is one the fastest growing online bookstores in the United States of America.

Latest African American Book Industry News from Online Bookstore C & B Books

Latest African American Book Industry News from Online Bookstore C & B Books


(PRWEB) January 26 2004--C & B Books offers a monthly newsletter online which offers the latest African American news pertaining to Multi-cultural books and authors online.

Consumers may log on to C & B Books at www.cbbooksdistribution.com and visit their home and click on newsletter to view the latest news concerning books and authors online. The newsletter is published monthly online.

C & B Books is a leading bookstore online and provides a variety of book related news to both authors and consumers online.

C & B Books is a unique multi-cultural bookstore online located at www.cbbooksdistribution.com which promotes authors of best selling titles and carries top authors.

C & B Books distribution Center was founded by Carol Rogers in 1995 to better serve the reading needs of the general public and promote aspiring authors and self-published authors.

C & B Books has a special aspiring authors club where they promote authors both online and offline through a variety of promotional campaigns.

C & B Books Distribution Center established their web site on February 1, 2002 and has become the reader’s choice for best selling titles and top authors on the World Wide Web. C & B Books Distribution Center is celebrating the Milestone of 250,000 Web Site Hits by offering consumers free membership in their online book club.

Consumers may join C & B Books Distribution Center (www.cbbooksdistribution.com) by logging on to our web site and clicking on C & B Books Club Membership. During the last few years C & B Books has participated in the Circle of Sisters Expo in New York City.

C & B Books Distribution Center has also been featured on web sites around the country such as the following: www.webfulyours.com a New York based web designing company, www.disilgold.com a Bronx based publishing company, www.blackmeninamerica.com a Maryland based magazine, www.doenetwork.com an internet based company, www.rawsistaz.com and online book related company just to name a few.


C & B Books has received the following awards the Chistell Publishing Award (www.chistell.com) for a site that is informative and attractive, Black Face Award of Excellence (www.welcome.to/blackfaces).

On March 1, 2002 C & B Books distribution recruited Mr. Phil Andrews to head its Public Relations Department to further enhance C & B Books potential to inform the public about the quality works that are written by aspiring authors and self-published authors.

Mr. Andrews is a current member of the 100 Black Men of Long Island/100 Black Men of America.

To view C & B Books catalog of books you may log on to our site at www.cbbooksdistribution.com

To be placed on C & B Books Distribution mailing list for upcoming book signings and power networking events, or 2006 Queens Book Fair you may email us at e-mail cbbokdist@aol.com or call us at (718) 591-4807.

C & B Books distribution Center located at www.cbbooksdistribution.com looks forward to providing quality service to the reading public and continuing to meet their customer needs in a satisfactory manner.

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African American Books gain momentum online “bookstore gains over 250,000 Web Site Hits”

African American Books gain momentum online “bookstore gains over 250,000 Web Site Hits”

African American books gain momentum as online bookstore gains over 250,000 web site hits in Twentyfour months. African American books are experiencing a record number of sales. New book sales by published African American authors are at an all time high.


C & B Books special niche caters to promoting new aspiring & self-published authors. C & B Books is a unique multi-cultural bookstore online located at www.cbbooksdistribution.com which promotes authors of best selling titles and carries top authors. C & B Books distribution Center was founded by Carol Rogers in 1995 to better serve the reading needs of the general public and promote aspiring authors and self-published authors.

C & B Books has a special aspiring authors club where they promote authors both online and offline through a variety of promotional campaigns. C & B Books Distribution Center established their web site on February 1, 2002 and has become the reader’s choice for best selling titles and top authors on the World Wide Web. C & B Books Distribution Center is celebrating the Milestone of 250,000 Web Site Hits by offering consumers free membership in their online book club. Consumers may join C & B Books Distribution Center (www.cbbooksdistribution.com) by logging on to our web site and clicking on C & B Books Club Membership.

During the last few years C & B Books has participated in the Circle of Sisters Expo in New York City. C & B Books Distribution Center has also been featured on web sites around the country such as the following: www.mpbnetwork.com a business resource web site, www.webfulyours.com a New York based web designing company, www.disilgold.com a Bronx based publishing company, www.blackmeninamerica.com a Maryland based magazine, www.doenetwork.com an internet based company, www.rawsistaz.com and online book related company just to name a few.

C & B Books has received the following awards the Chistell Publishing Award (www.chistell.com) for a site that is informative and attractive, Black Face Award of Excellence (www.welcome.to/blackfaces).

On March 1, 2002 C & B Books distribution recruited Mr. Phil Andrews to head its Public Relations Department to further enhance C & B Books potential to inform the public about the quality works that are written by aspiring authors and self-published authors. Mr. Andrews is a current member of the 100 Black Men of Long Island/100 Black Men of America.


C & B Books Distribution Center recently participated in Harlem Book Fair 2003.


In April of 2005 C & B Books sponsored the Queens Book Fair which was a historic book fair in New York City. The 2005 Queens Book Fair was held at the Jamaica Market. For inqiuiries regarding the 2006 Queens Book Fair Log on to C & B Books Distribution, Inc. web site and contact us via email to be placed on our mailing list for upcoming book fairs and literary networking events.



To view C & B Books catalog of books you may log on to our site at www.cbbooksdistribution.com To be placed on C & B Books Distribution mailing list for upcoming book signings, C & B Books Book Industry Networking Events, or power networking events you may email us at cbbookdist@aol.com or call us at (718) 591-4807.

C & B Books distribution Center located at www.cbbooksdistribution.com looks forward to providing quality service to the reading public and continuing to meet their customer needs in a satisfactory manner.



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New book by Pat Reeves "How I Got Over" - The Pat Reeves Story (The Truth) 

Lady Preacher Exposes All in New Book, "How I Got Over"

Contact: Pat Reeves
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Phone: 212-726-1055
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Website: www.thepatreevesstory.com

LADY PREACHER EXPOSES ALL IN NEW BOOK, “HOW I GOT OVER”

BRONX, NY- July 2005 Known as an outstanding speaker and minister, Pat Reeves has undauntingly taken this bold step to reveal for the first time, intricate accounts of toxic relationships, personal exploits and heartache from within and beyond the walls of the church.

She uninhibitedly shares her life experiences and personal testimony of triumph with the world and the Christian community as it relates to a subject that is taboo. This subject which is laid bare, no holds barred, is becoming a growing concern and a major problem in the secular world and especially the religious arena, (Adult Entertainment).

If “How I Got Over – The Pat Reeves Story” accomplishes its task, it will serve as a resolve for men, women and teens who are bombarded with life’s vicissitudes and bestow hope, encouragement, strength and confidence to them.


Some of the chapters you will encounter in this autobiographical book are Naughty By Nature, Hooked, but Not On Phonics, The First Lady Who Could Have Been, The Phone Call From God, D.A.M.N. (Domestic violence, Abandonment, Miscarriages & Neglect) and much more. Pat discloses the hard lessons she’s learned, mistakes she’s made, challenges, tragedies and triumphs of her family and how they too, got over.


While “How I Got Over” is not an indictment against ministries or houses of worship; it is however, a charge for the (“Real Church”) to stand up. There is no other way to do this. If we (Christians) have failed (in the eyes of the public) to hear and accept the irrefutable fact that we all have fallen short, have made terrible mistakes and hold on to secret regrets, “How I Got Over" levels the playing field.

It shatters the walls of silence to fulfill but one purpose and that is to build a bridge and get over whatever is trying to get over on you.


Christianity is as beautiful a word as it is a lifestyle. Rarely have there been honest conversations of faith that tap into the great need for deliverance in the first place. Autobiographical works have been in existence for hundreds of years, but never at any other point in time have women, let alone ordained women of God—come forth to really tell the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth about the reality of the great need for mental, emotional and spiritual freedom. There's perversion, thievery, deception, malice, drug addiction, sexism, racism and the list goes on and on…and while the church should be immune to it, it is not.


This work is designed to move upon the hearts of men and women, who simply need to know: not just how Pat Reeves got over, but how they can get over whatever challenges, temptations and adversities that may befall them.


Pat Reeves is a licensed Evangelist and Ordained Reverend of New York City. She obtained her A.Bs., B.Th. & M.Div. Degrees from the Hugee Theological Institute-New York City under the tutelage of Dr. Otis J. Hugee, Jr. For well over a decade she has been a homilist at women's day celebrations, singles' conferences, prayer breakfasts, seminars and workshops.


She has also conducted Woman to Woman/Sister to Sister Symposiums. Other talents include singing, songwriting, playwriting, public relations, concert and seminar promotions.
In business Pat Reeves has spearheaded two business ventures as the former Owner of Just For You Accessories and currently of Creative Enterprises based in New York City.

She served as a partner of Creative Ministries, an entity that sponsored concerts, seminars and special events.


Pat is a former vocalist & lead Singer for The Bronx Mass Choir and Minister Maharold Peoples and the Worship & Praise Mass Choir. She’s also authored the soul-stirring lyrics of gospel classics, “Touch Me One More Time” Recorded (1992), – “I’m So Glad I’m Saved” Recorded (1992) and “I Need Him” Recorded (1994). She is also the playright of “All Things Are Possible” Written in 1993. Her reviews of plays and celebrity functions have been published in a number of on and offline publications such as Gospel Truth Magazine, XII Magazine and The Industry Cosign (an urban internet magazine).

Information about purchasing 'How I Got Over: The Pat Reeves Story” and excerpts from her book can be viewed at www.thepatreevesstory.com. For booking information call 212-726-1055 or forward your request via e-mail to info@thepatreevesstory.com.

Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiosaki

Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiosaki


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Miami, Florida – Menopause skyrocketing among Baby Boomers (over fifty million) at rate of 4,000 per day

Miami, Florida – Menopause skyrocketing among Baby Boomers (over fifty million) at rate of 4,000 per day


Miami, Florida – Menopause is skyrocketing among Baby Boomers (over fifty million) at rate of 4,000 per day. Rashida Aisha Ali author of Help I Need A Fan – A Rites of Passage from Women to Goddess takes readers on a spiritual journey in of the divine purpose of menopause. Her book Help I Need A Fan details her search for answers, which begin with a plea to God as to his purpose for placing this awesomely taxing and sometimes debilitating trial upon the women.

From hundreds of interviews with menopausal women, through endless research, along with actually experiencing for eight years this change of life, she was divinely inspired with answers as to why God placed this physiology into the women, as well as the great reward and benefits that comes from going through this change of life or rite of passage. Oprah Winfrey recently announced on national television that she has chosen a new book on menopause as her bible.


The book focuses not on the ill-effects that women experience during this climacteric change but, conversely, the beauty and spirituality that emerges. Help I Need A Fan is about change, growth, renewal and transformation. It is triple sex rated, laced with humorous anecdotes and moments of sensitivity. It offers fresh new ideas and understanding of an age-old malady that leads to acceptance and peace of mind, body, and soul.

The concepts rendered are refreshing, as well as empowering and leave the reader renewed and on a spiritual high!

She is a poet and author of several books on spirituality, health, romance and lyrical verse including: Inner Sanctum, The Highest Joy, A song For You, The Healing Power Of God and Music Color and Medicine-A Healing For The Nations, Lyrical Butterfly (anthology) and Louisiana Lynching (biography).


Her credentials include: Doctor of Divinity, Doctor of Metaphysics, Master Herbalist, and a member of the Grand Lodge of The Ancient Mystical Order Rosae Crucis.
As a healer and visionary she is a modest and low key woman of little recognized acclaim, yet for over thirty years she has mobilized her practice traveling extensively throughout the world, from the Coast of South America through the West Indies and Caribbean Islands throughout the United States and North America to far reaching continents of Europe, Africa and the Middle East, laying on healing hands and spreading her philosophy on health, beauty, love, joy, peace and happiness.


Her self published works, through her own publishing company, The House of Ra, have sold around the globe in prestigious bookstores as well as being housed in public libraries.
Ms Ali’s appearance is twenty years younger than her natural age for she practices the philosophy that she teaches on the secret to the fountain of youth. She possesses a delightful personality and delivers charming, witty and entertaining presentations. Her writing is a gift of spirit and her pen has been a constant love, companion and hearts desire that continues to express and produce her life works.


Help I Need a Fan: A Rite of Passage from Woman to Goddess
Click to order via www.houseofra.biz, http://www.cbbooksdistribution.com/, Amazon
Paperback: 162 pages
Publisher: House of Ra Publishing Company;
Pub. Date: April 2004
ISBN: 0974762709


Help I Need A Fan is a non-fictional account of the author's spiritual journey in quest of the divine purpose of menopause. Her search for answers were extensive beginning with a plea to God as to His purpose for placing this awesomely taxing and sometimes debilitating trial upon the woman. At this time over fifty million women from the baby boom generation are going through menopause at a rate of 4000 per day.


From hundreds of interviews with menopausal women, through endless research, along with actually experiencing for eight years this change of life, she was divinely inspired with answers as to why God placed this physiology into the woman, as well as the great reward and benefit that comes from going through this change of life or rite of passage.


This account focuses not on the ill-effects that women experience during this climacteric change but conversely, the beauty and spirituality that emerges. Help I Need A Fan is about change, growth, renewal and transformation. It is triple sex rated, laced with humorous anecdotes and moments of sensitivity. It offers fresh new ideas and understanding of an age-old malady that leads to acceptance and peace of mind, body and soul. The concepts rendered are refreshing, as well as empowering and leaves the reader renewed and on a spiritual high!

To order Rashida Aisha Ali's national best selling book Help I Need A Fan - A Rites of Passage from Women to Goddess log on to our web site below. Rashida Aisha Ali was featured at the Queens Book Fair April 30, 2005 in NYC. The Queens Book Fair was located at the Jamaica Farmers Market Harvest Room 90-40 160th Street, Jamaica, New York.

For more information on the upcoming 2006 Queens Book Fair log on to http://www.cbbooksdistribution.com/ or email cbbookdist@aol.com

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Queens, New York - Book Distribution Company Cbbooksdistribution.com selects Disilgold.com as 2004 Web Site of the Year

Queens, New York - Book Distribution Company Cbbooksdistribution.com selects Disilgold.com as 2004 Web Site of the Year


Queens, New York - Book Distribution Company Cbbooksdistribution.com selects Disilgold.com as 2004 web site of the year. C & B Books Distribution is a wholesale and resale distributor of books. C & B Books recently celebrated the milestone of 250,000 web site hits and was cited on Alexa.com as a top web site in the ethnicity category.

Heather Covington is the founder and CEO of Disilgold.com a Bronx Publishing & Publicity Company Making Waves. She was born in New York and resides in the Bronx. Her hobbies for years have included the arts, designing clothes, writing, producing songs, developing a reading kit for children, interior decorating and motivational speaking, but her favorite love of all time has always been poetry which she accredits to Mr. Langston Hughes for inspiring her to infuse classic rhyme and reason with her original neo-perSOULnal poetry.

As an unpredictable and versatile writer, Heather has been steadily working on The Disilgold Soul Literary Review Magazine: A Bronx Award & Business Directory Publication, highlighting her TOP 1000 DLNA Award Members and consisting of local Bronx residents, authors, national businesses, quality writing related services and people who have been motivational and beneficial forces of The Disilgold.com Community.


Heather took over ten years to research the field of self publishing before publishing her first compiled poetical trilogy series, PerSOULnalities: Poems For Every Kind Of Woman, available in various formats such as ‘print on demand’ and e-book formats, to be able to reach her audience at any time and always have her books in print.



Her new poetical trilogy series in soft paperback and hardcover, PerSOULnalities: Poems for Every Kind Of Woman: The Complete Trilogy Series is now available on most online book stores and where ever books are sold. Her new compiled book debuted at The Jacob Javits Center, hosted by Circle of Sisters, alongside with Cbbooksdistribution.com, and was supported by major celebrity authors like Hope C. Clarke, R.W. Shaw, and Daryl Diggs.

She is currently working on her new informational book - “The Disilgold Way: Countdown 101 (From Writer to Self Publisher)”. She admires her very own Top 1000 DLNA AWARD MEMBERS of her foundation, and pays tribute to many renowned women and role models from around the world who have inspired her and are featured in the poem, ‘Positive Role Model.’ A male version of the book is also in the works in the near future.

To order you copy today of Heather Covington’s best selling titles you may log on to Cbbooksdistribution.com web site or you may email us at cbbookdist@aol.com

You may also log on to our web site at Cbbooksdistribution.com to view our entire catalog of books.

Authors may request information on joining our Aspiring Authors program by emailing us at cbbookdist@aol.com or calling us today at 1.718.591.4525.

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Online Bookstore Cbbooksdistribution.com opens Two Bookstores in Queens

Online Bookstore Cbbooksdistribution.com opens Two Bookstores in Queens


Queens, New York - January 17, 2004 - Online Bookstore Cbbooksdistribution.com opens two bookstores in Queens. C&B BOOKS was started in 1995 by Carol Rogers & Brenda Piper. C&B Books Distribution recently opened its first physical location at the Jamaica Market 90-40 160th, Street Jamaica, New York.


C&B BOOKS was started in 1995 by Carol Rogers & Brenda Piper. C&B Books Distribution recently opened its first physical location at the Jamaica Market 90-40 160th, Street Jamaica, New York. The Grand Opening of the second store located at 75-25 Parson's Blvd., Flushing, NY was held on January 8, 2004. The bookstores will carry a variety of multicultural books and host self-published and published author books signings. Two years ago we started the C&B Book's online club. The club has grown immensely.

The motivation behind this book business was the lack of affordable books written by African American authors. We decided to become an asset to our Youth and the community as a whole. We offer our books for less than the major distributors. We knew this would provide our readers with a wide variety of reading materials. We carry titles for all ages and cultures. We stock titles in all categories, fiction, nonfiction, spiritual and inspirational etc. We became known as the Book ladies of Queens. The customers would flock to us, requesting titles never complaining about the book cost, they knew that we would give them the best deals.

We sold books at St. Nicholas for the next two years. Our last year was during the Christmas season, we went to St. Nicholas to sell our books at their Christmas Holiday indoor market. We began to setup the books, when a nice woman approached us and asked us, "Did we carry any books written by African American authors? We being the business smart women that we are (smile) replied, "Which titles are you interested in? She told us she would return with a list.

Caroline & I will always be grateful to Ms. Betty Miller Mason; she is the reason that we became Booksellers. When we asked Betty if we could mention her name in this writing, she was elated. Betty we want the world to know that people like you are the reason that we are successful African American Book sellers. Betty Miller Mason from the bottom of our hearts we thank you for your inspiration and our first African American Book Sale.

Caroline was so excited that someone was interested in African American books, and very impressed with the large order for African American books, she was determined not only get these books, but to offer the books at the same discount.

Our customers were all races, ages, and from all walks of life. Some became our friends and others came just to visit or place their order. You may wonder why we attracted so many people. The reason that we attracted so many loyal friends and customers was due to our concern for their satisfaction and happiness, not just their dollars. Children have always been our specialty, so whether the parent could afford a book or not, we never let a child leave without a book, on us. Our children are the future, and reading will offer them that future. We have never denied any child a book and we never will.

In 1997 after we left the St. Nicholas flea market. Carol and I ventured street vendors business. We began setting up in all five boroughs of New York; we worked out a schedule, for each place of business. We set up shop in front of various companies that would allow vendors to sell. People came from everywhere; our nickname, The Book Ladies of Queens became very popular we certainly were in demand.

We beat the odds, bad weather, hot days, long hours, every weekend; nothing stopped us from getting books into the communities. Yes, we wanted to gain profit and we still do. However the real reward is when you can provide books for all the people who want them. In 2000, we decided to sell books from home. We set up a mail order service in-house. We really wanted an Internet service but weren't educated in that area. We researched and educated ourselves about the Internet business.

It wasn't until February 2002, that our dream became a reality. We were contacted by Mr. Phil Andrews, Public Relations Director, and a member of the 100 Black Men of America. He encouraged us to build a website and put the books on the Internet.

We didn't feel that we were ready to take on a venture that large. Caroline was not as unsure about the Internet business as I was. Eventually they both won me over. We began to build the site. Phil Andrews joined C&B Books Distribution Center as our Public Relations Director on March 1st, 2002.

During her research, Caroline contacted a web-designer and asked her to take a look at out our site. Diane of Difs Web-Design, came to us with a site that we couldn't refuse. She continues to keep up our site. We also promote -- host signings for self-published authors -- visit the author's gallery.

On October 1, 2004, we held the Grand Opening of our first store - Visit our bookstore at the Jamaica Market located at 90-40 160th Street, Jamaica, New York. Caroline & Brenda are proud to say we made it this far by Faith and there is no stopping us now! We are now full time Book Sellers/Distributors/Promoters- Online and off.

C & B Books Distribution Inc. sponsored the 2005 Queens Book Fair April 30, 2005 at the Jamaica Farmers Market Harvest Room located at 90-40 160th Street, Jamaica, New York. For more information on the 2006 Queens Book Fair log on to our web site at www.cbbooksdistribution.com and contact us.

To speak with Caroline or Brenda please feel free to contact us via, telephone, 1-718-591-4525, or email us at: cbbookdist@aol.com don’t forget to visit our website and post a message in our guest.


To All our Supporters & Those Who Believed in Our Mission thank you - The Book Ladies of Queens!

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Rashida Aisha Ali Book "Help I Need A Fan" 

Rashida Aisha Ali author of Help I Need A Fan (A Rites of Passage from Women to Goddess) featured of The Pat Freeman Show - Buffalo, New York. Rashida

Rashida Aisha Ali author of Help I Need A Fan (A Rites of Passage from Women to Goddess) featured of The Pat Freeman Show - Buffalo, New York. Rashida Aisha Ali was interviewed live on the Pat Freeman Radio Show.....


Rashida Aisha Ali author of Help I Need A Fan (A Rites of Passage from Women to Goddess) featured of The Pat Freeman Show - Buffalo, New York. Rashida Aisha Ali was interviewed live on the Pat Freeman Radio Show, Buffalo New York on November 11, 2004 from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm. Rashida’s interview detailed the spiritual journey in quest of the divine purpose of menopause. Her interview on the Pat Freeman Radio Show received rave reviews from the radio listening audience.

Rashida Aisha Ali is an author, artist, educator and philanthropist who lectures nationwide catering to female audiences, conducting workshops, seminars and symposiums on women related topics such as health and wellness, natural healing with alternative approaches, sexuality, male/female relationships and matters relating to the spiritual and metaphysical realm.


Her self published works, through her own publishing company, The House of Ra, have sold around the globe in prestigious bookstores as well as being housed in public libraries.

Ms Ali’s appearance is twenty years younger than her natural age for she practices the philosophy that she teaches on the secret to the fountain of youth. She possesses a delightful personality and delivers charming, witty and entertaining presentations. Her writing is a gift of spirit and her pen has been a constant love, companion and hearts desire that continues to express and produce her life works.

Help I Need a Fan: A Rite of Passage from Woman to Goddess. Click to order via http://www.cbbooksdistribution.com/, Amazon or Barnes and Noble.

Paperback: 162 pages
Publisher: House of ra Publishing Company;
Pub. Date: April 2004
ISBN: 0974762709

Help I Need A Fan is a non-fictional account of the author’s spiritual journey in quest of the divine purpose of menopause. Her search for answers were extensive beginning with a plea to God as to His purpose for placing this awesomely taxing and sometimes debilitating trial upon the woman. At this time over fifty million women from the baby boom generation are going through menopause at a rate of 4000 per day.

From hundreds of interviews with menopausal women, through endless research, along with actually experiencing for eight years this change of life, she was divinely inspired with answers as to why God placed this physiology into the woman, as well as the great reward and benefit that comes from going through this change of life or rite of passage.

It offers fresh new ideas and understanding of an age-old malady that leads to acceptance and peace of mind, body and soul. The concepts rendered are refreshing, as well as empowering and leaves the reader renewed and on a spiritual high!

To order Rashida Aisha Ali’s national best selling book Help I Need A Fan - A Rites of Passage from Women to Goddess log on to our web site at www.cbbooksdistribution.com. Rashida Aisha Ali was featured in the Queens Book Fair April 30, 2005 in NYC. The Queens Book Fair was located at the Jamaica Farmers Market Harvest Room 90-40 160th Street, Jamaica, New York.

To request information on the upcoming 2006 Queens Book Fair log on to http://www.cbbooksdistribution.com/ or email us at cbbookdist@aol.com

Reduced Registration for Self-Publishing Symposium

Reduced Registration for Self-Publishing Symposium

Offered During Harlem Book Fair 2005

Aspicomm Media and C&B Books Distribution Will Offer a 15% Discount to Participants Who Register for "The Self-Publishing Symposium: Strategies for Success!" During the Harlem Book Fair, July 23, 2005, 12–6 p.m.

(New York, NY – June 14, 2005) Aspicomm Media and C&B Books Distribution, organizers of "The Self-Publishing Symposium: Strategies for Success," will offer a 15% discount (off the full price of $150) to participants who register during the Harlem Book Fair, Saturday, July 23, 2005, 12–6 p.m. The fair will be held on West 135th Street (between 5th Ave. and Adam Clayton Powell Blvd.) in New York City. Registrations will be accepted at the booth promoting Mountain High, Valley Low by Renee Flagler.

"The Self-Publishing Symposium: Strategies for Success!" is scheduled for Saturday, October 22, 2005, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. at Hofstra University’s Student Center. It aims "to help small, independent and self-publishers build and maintain lucrative, well-run businesses by providing the tools they need for success," said Renee Flagler of Aspicomm Media. Flagler created the symposium "because there is an extensive need for access to information in the self-publishing community."

Participants can expect to gain insight on the trends shaping the self-publishing industry as they attend workshops on public relations, marketing, editing, finances and branding. "They’ll go out knowing how to market their books, [and] they’ll go out with information about how to remain self-published," said Brenda Piper of C&B Books Distribution. "Those who’ve been there will share their horror stories so that others will learn ‘how’ without going through the hard knocks."

Takesha Powell, author of The African-American Writer’s Guide to Successful Self-Publishing, will deliver the keynote address. Self-published authors, independent publishers, small press owners and those pursuing self-publishing are encouraged to attend.

Black Issues Book Review and The Network Journal are sponsors of the event.

About "The Self-Publishing Symposium: Strategies for Success!"

The symposium will be held on Saturday, October 22, 2005 from 8 a.m.–5 p.m. at Hofstra University’s Student Center, 112C 200 Hofstra University, Hempstead, NY 11549. Registration is $150. (There is a 15% discount at the Harlem Book Fair and a 10% discount before August 1.) For details, visit www.aspicomm.com and click on "Events."

For sponsorship information, contact Renee Flagler at 516-642-5976 or rflagler@aspicomm.com.

About Aspicomm Media, Inc.

Renee Flagler founded Aspicomm Media, Inc. in 2001 to provide essential information for the purpose of empowerment, education, entertainment and inspiration. Her debut novel, Mountain High, Valley Low was published through Aspicomm Books, the first division of the Aspicomm Media family of products and services.

About C&B Books Distribution

Motivated by the lack of affordable books by African-American authors, C&B Books Distribution was founded in 1995 by Carol Rogers and Brenda Piper to provide multicultural titles in all genres at discounted prices.



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