C & B Book Industry News

Wednesday, September 21, 2005

Vickie Stringer of Triple Crown Publications set to featured at Self-Published Authors Symposium October 2005

Hempstead, New York - Vickie Stringer of Triple Crown Publications set to featured at Self-Published Authors Symposium October 2005

Hempstead, New York - Vickie Stringer of Triple Crown Publications set to be featured at Self-Published Authors Symposium October 22, 2005. Triple Crown Publications was started in 2001, with the self-publishing of Author Vickie Stringer’s debut novel, Let That Be The Reason.

T.C.P. the symbols had a history and great meaning for the author. During her past life of crime, it was always told that in the streets one should stay down for their crown. With desire, drive and determination to give up her former ways of life, again, she has decided to stay down for her crown. Once running with a crew called the Triple Crown Posse, the author started her own publishing company and named it Triple Crown Publications. This company will introduce emerging talented authors.

In 2002, she joined forces with a silent partner to stake a claim in the publishing game. Together, they are staying down for their crown and going for a piece of this billion-dollar industry pie.

The vision for the company is longevity, integrity, gripping unforgettable tales, and prosperity.

A variety of great speakers have been selected to speak to self-published authors at the upcoming Self-Published Symposium. Participants will be able to Learn from the experts at The Self-Publishing Symposium: Strategies for Success!, Saturday, October 22, 2005 at Hofstra University.

Participants will learn Valuable skills and trends driving the industry.

Participants will network With peers from all over.

Participants will be taught how to grow their business by applying proven strategies learned at the symposium.

Keynote Speaker: Takesha D. Powell, Author of The African-American Guide to Successful Self-Publishing. Self-Published author of Tender Headed: Poems for Nappy Thoughts I Left Uncombed and The Goode Sisters. Former Managing Editor at Black Elegance and Belle magazines and former Editor-In-Chief of Jive/Intimacy magazines. Previous Senior Writer for Urban Soul and City and Suburban Styles magazines.

Hear Ms. Powell deliver compelling insight into what it takes to be successful in navigating this explosive marketplace.

Access to Capital & Smart Money Management

Conducted by Barbara Whiting, Business Development Specialist, U.S. Small Business Administration & James Nemley, Director of Small Business Services at Community Development Corporation.

Who better to educate business owners about money, than the experts from the Small Business Administration? You won’t want to miss this informative session.

Public Relations on a Shoe String Budget

Conducted by Phil Andrews of P.A. Public Relations Co. who is listed in Who’s Who in Black America and International Who’s Who. He is also featured in a book published by, Mr. Robert H. Adams entitled, 15 years of Minority Business Development. Currently, he is the Public Relations Director for Cbbooksdistribution.com, Awarenessmagazine.net, SGIB Magazine.com, Hempstead Horn Newspaper, African Atlantic Genealogical Association, and 100 Black Men of Long Island.

Find out what it takes to benefit from top notch Public Relations on a small budget.

Promotions & Marketing Strategies for Success!

Conducted by Julia Shaw who has been a part of the literary arena for over ten years, involved in various roles relating to the sales, marketing, and publicity of African American books and authors. Formally a sales representative for a black owned educational and school supply store, Shaw was instrumental in the sales of African American children’s books in the New York City Board of Education, as well as public libraries and school systems across the country. Shaw was also the former Director of Sales & Marketing for Lushena Books’ New York office.

Currently a literary consultant, prepare to benefit from Shaw’s marketing and promotion expertise.

The Etiquette of Editing

Conducted by Chandra Sparks Taylor, the owner of Taylor Editorial Service, which specializes in line editing, copyediting, and proofreading manuscripts by both aspiring and established authors. Clients include bestselling authors E. Lynn Harris, Michael Baisden, Travis Hunter, Gloria Mallette, Nancey Flowers and K. Elliott. In addition to working for Kensington Publishing, Chandra has also work with Random House, BET Books, and Hyperion. She served as an editor for Brides Noir; a copy editor for Good Housekeeping magazine, Newsday and The Morning Call; and as a reviewer for Romantic Times magazine and QBR.

Professional editing strategies from a professional and well noted editor, who knows the market.

Space is limited, visit www.aspicomm.com/events.html and register today!



Log on to website at www.aspicomm.com/register.doc to register today. For email inquiries email rflagler@aspicomm.com

Wednesday, September 14, 2005

Self-Publishing Symposium: Strategies for Success announces agenda for Self-Published Authors

Self-Publishing Symposium: Strategies for Success announces agenda for Self-Published Authors

Summary: Hempstead, Long Island - The Self-Publishing Symposium: Strategies for Success announces agenda for Self-Published Authors at upcoming Symposium A variety of great speakers have been selected to speak to self-published authors at the upcoming Self-Published Symposium. Participants will be able to Learn from the experts at The Self-Publishing Symposium: Strategies for Success!, Saturday, October 22, 2005 at Hofstra University.

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A variety of great speakers have been selected to speak to self-published authors at the upcoming Self-Published Symposium.

Participants will be able to Learn from the experts at The Self-Publishing Symposium: Strategies for Success!, Saturday, October 22, 2005 at Hofstra University.

Participants will learn Valuable skills and trends driving the industry.

Participants will network With peers from all over.

Participants will be taught how to grow their business by applying proven strategies learned at the symposium.

Keynote Speaker: Takesha D. Powell, Author of The African-American Guide to Successful Self-Publishing.

Self-Published author of Tender Headed: Poems for Nappy Thoughts I Left Uncombed and The Goode Sisters.

Former Managing Editor at Black Elegance and Belle magazines and former Editor-In-Chief of Jive/Intimacy magazines. Previous Senior Writer for Urban Soul and City and Suburban Styles magazines.

Hear Ms. Powell deliver compelling insight into what it takes to be successful in navigating this explosive marketplace.

Access to Capital & Smart Money Management

Conducted by Barbara Whiting, Business Development Specialist, U.S. Small Business Administration & James Nemley, Director of Small Business Services at Community Development Corporation.

Who better to educate business owners about money, than the experts from the Small Business Administration? You won’t want to miss this informative session.

Public Relations on a Shoe String Budget

Conducted by Phil Andrews of P.A. Public Relations Co. who is listed in Who’s Who in Black America and International Who’s Who. He is also featured in a book published by, Mr. Robert H. Adams entitled, 15 years of Minority Business Development.

Currently, he is the Public Relations Director for Cbbooksdistribution.com, Awarenessmagazine.net, SGIB Magazine.com, Hempstead Horn Newspaper, African Atlantic Genealogical Association, and 100 Black Men of Long Island.

Find out what it takes to benefit from top notch Public Relations on a small budget.

Promotions & Marketing Strategies for Success!

Conducted by Julia Shaw who has been a part of the literary arena for over ten years, involved in various roles relating to the sales, marketing, and publicity of African American books and authors.

Formally a sales representative for a black owned educational and school supply store, Shaw was instrumental in the sales of African American children’s books in the New York City Board of Education, as well as public libraries and school systems across the country.

Shaw was also the former Director of Sales & Marketing for Lushena Books’ New York office.

Currently a literary consultant, prepare to benefit from Shaw’s marketing and promotion expertise.

The Etiquette of Editing

Conducted by Chandra Sparks Taylor, the owner of Taylor Editorial Service, which specializes in line editing, copyediting, and proofreading manuscripts by both aspiring and established authors.

Clients include bestselling authors E. Lynn Harris, Michael Baisden, Travis Hunter, Gloria Mallette, Nancey Flowers and K. Elliott. In addition to working for Kensington Publishing, Chandra has also work with Random House, BET Books, and Hyperion.

She served as an editor for Brides Noir; a copy editor for Good Housekeeping magazine, Newsday and The Morning Call; and as a reviewer for Romantic Times magazine and QBR.

Professional editing strategies from a professional and well noted editor, who knows the market.



SELF-PUBLISHING SYMPOSIUM: STRATEGIES FOR SUCCESS

AGENDA

8:00 am - 9:00 am Breakfast & Registration

9:00 am - 9:15 am Welcome Address

9:15 am – 9:30 am Sponsor/Keynote Introduction

9:30 am - 10:30 am Keynote Address – Vickie Stringer, Author/Owner, Triple Crown Publications

10:30 am - 10:45 am Break

10:45 am -12:00 pm Workshops (Marketing, PR, Editing, Money & Finance)

12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Luncheon

1:00 pm -2:15 pm Workshops (Marketing, PR, Editing, Money & Finance)

2:15 pm – 3:15 pm Afternoon Keynote Address – Takesha D. Powell, Author The African-American Writer’s Guide to Successful Self-Publishing

3:15 pm – 3:30 pm Break

3:30 pm – 4:30 pm Panel Discussion

4:30 pm – 5:00 pm Closing Reception


Space is limited, visit www.aspicomm.com/events.html and register today!

For email inquiries email Renee Flagler at rflagler@aspicomm.com

Company: Aspicomm Media
Contact Name: Renee Flagler
Contact Email: rflagler@aspicomm.com
Contact Phone: 7183809555
URL: http://www.aspicomm.com/register.doc

Thursday, September 08, 2005

Author Christopher Benson, Author of Death of Innoncence set to lecture at Third Annual Harlem Book Fair on Long Island

Author Christopher Benson, Author of Death of Innoncence set to lecture at Third Annual Harlem Book Fair on Long Island

Author Christopher Benson, Author of Death of Innoncence set to lecture at Third Annual Harlem Book Fair on Long. The lecture will be held at the Freeport Recreation Center.the Story of the Hate Crime that Changed America. Death of Innocence was written in collaboration with the late Mamie Till-Mobley. It relates the tragic story of her son, Emmet Till, whose murder was a catalyst for the Civil Rights Movement of the 60's.

The African Atlantic Genealogical Society, QBR, the Black Book Review will be presenting the third annual Harlem Book Fair on Long Island on Saturday, September 17, 2005, from 12 noon until 6:00 p.m., at the Freeport Recreation Center, 130 East Merrick Road, in Freeport. The book fair was established in Harlem in 1998, by Max Rodriguez, publisher of QBR, and has been held annually in Harlem, New York City. Long Island was established as a venue in 2003. Since then other venues have been established in San Diego CA, Roxbury MA, and Buffalo NY.

The book fair will be held outdoors on the patio. (In case of inclement weather, it will be held in the gymnasium.) There will be an “Open Mike”, a Writers Workshop, and Panel Discussions. Popular authors will be available for book signing. The day's events include a Children’s Pavilion, where authors of children’s books will read from, or talk about, their works. Storytellers, clowns, and a stilt-walker will entertain the children. The book fair is free, and open to the public.

Events preceding the book fair are: Thursday, September 15, at 6:30 p.m., there will be a lecture by Christopher Benson, author of Death of Innocence: The lecture will be held at the Freeport Recreation Center.the Story of the Hate Crime that Changed America. Death of Innocence was written in collaboration with the late Mamie Till-Mobley. It relates the tragic story of her son, Emmet Till, whose murder was a catalyst for the Civil Rights Movement of the 60's.

On Friday, September 16, from 6:30 p.m. until 10:00 p.m., there will be a gala Authors Reception at the African American Museum of Nassau County, 110 North Franklin Street, Hempstead NY. A buffet dinner will be served and the authors will be present for signing. Music will be provided by Chuk Fowler and Higher Energy. Donation $35.00, advance sales only. For reservations call Blondell Davis at 516-345-0200.

The hosting of the Harlem Book Fair on Long lsland is made possible by supporters: Verizon, Freeport Memorial Library, Freeport Recreation Center, and Astoria Federal Savings.

Wednesday, September 07, 2005

The Self-Publishing Symposium: Strategies for Success announces panel of speakers for symposium

Hempstead, Long Island - The Self-Publishing Symposium: Strategies for Success announces panel of speakers for symposium

Hempstead, Long Island - The Self-Publishing Symposium: Strategies for Success announces panel of speakers for symposium. A variety of great speakers have been selected to speak to self-published authors at the upcoming Self-Published Symposium. Participants will be able to Learn from the experts at The Self-Publishing Symposium: Strategies for Success!, Saturday, October 22, 2005 at Hofstra University.

Participants will learn Valuable skills and trends driving the industry.

Participants will network With peers from all over.

Participants will be taught how to grow their business by applying proven strategies learned at the symposium.

Keynote Speaker: Takesha D. Powell, Author of The African-American Guide to Successful Self-Publishing. Self-Published author of Tender Headed: Poems for Nappy Thoughts I Left Uncombed and The Goode Sisters. Former Managing Editor at Black Elegance and Belle magazines and former Editor-In-Chief of Jive/Intimacy magazines. Previous Senior Writer for Urban Soul and City and Suburban Styles magazines.

Hear Ms. Powell deliver compelling insight into what it takes to be successful in navigating this explosive marketplace.

Access to Capital & Smart Money Management

Conducted by Barbara Whiting, Business Development Specialist, U.S. Small Business Administration & James Nemley, Director of Small Business Services at Community Development Corporation.

Who better to educate business owners about money, than the experts from the Small Business Administration? You won’t want to miss this informative session.

Public Relations on a Shoe String Budget

Conducted by Phil Andrews of P.A. Public Relations Co. who is listed in Who’s Who in Black America and International Who’s Who. He is also featured in a book published by, Mr. Robert H. Adams entitled, 15 years of Minority Business Development. Currently, he is the Public Relations Director for Cbbooksdistribution.com, Awarenessmagazine.net, SGIB Magazine.com, Hempstead Horn Newspaper, African Atlantic Genealogical Association, and 100 Black Men of Long Island.

Find out what it takes to benefit from top notch Public Relations on a small budget.

Promotions & Marketing Strategies for Success!

Conducted by Julia Shaw who has been a part of the literary arena for over ten years, involved in various roles relating to the sales, marketing, and publicity of African American books and authors. Formally a sales representative for a black owned educational and school supply store, Shaw was instrumental in the sales of African American children’s books in the New York City Board of Education, as well as public libraries and school systems across the country. Shaw was also the former Director of Sales & Marketing for Lushena Books’ New York office.

Currently a literary consultant, prepare to benefit from Shaw’s marketing and promotion expertise.

The Etiquette of Editing

Conducted by Chandra Sparks Taylor, the owner of Taylor Editorial Service, which specializes in line editing, copyediting, and proofreading manuscripts by both aspiring and established authors. Clients include bestselling authors E. Lynn Harris, Michael Baisden, Travis Hunter, Gloria Mallette, Nancey Flowers and K. Elliott. In addition to working for Kensington Publishing, Chandra has also work with Random House, BET Books, and Hyperion. She served as an editor for Brides Noir; a copy editor for Good Housekeeping magazine, Newsday and The Morning Call; and as a reviewer for Romantic Times magazine and QBR.

Professional editing strategies from a professional and well noted editor, who knows the market.

Space is limited, visit www.aspicomm.com/events.html and register today!



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