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The Self-Publishing Symposium : Strategies for Success Spring 2006

The Self-Publishing Symposium:Strategies for Success!
March 26, 2006
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Schomberg Center for Research in Black Culture
515 Malcolm X Boulevard
New York, NY 10037


Learn.Network.Grow!



Keynote Speaker
Vickie Stringer,
Author/Owner, Triple Crown Publications
"How to Succeed in the Publishing Game"

Access to Finance and Smart Money Management Insight from the Small Business Administration

We welcome you to attend "The Self-Publishing Symposium: Strategies for Success," March 26, 2006 and take full advantage of what this phenomenal event can do for your business.

Catering specifically to the needs of today's independent and self-published community, this symposium will offer an unprecedented opportunity for attendees to obtain the necessary tools for operating and building successful literary enterprises.

Make plans to attend this dynamic event and...

Learn... Business strategies that will help make your publishing enterprise more successful

Network... With experts and peers from across the industry and make valuable connections

Grow... Your business when you apply what you have learned here and work your new connections

Be Exposed!
Black Issues Book Review will accept titles from event attendees to be reviewed for a feature layout in the Self-Publishing section of the magazine. Registrants are also eligible to receive a 1-year subscription to Black Issue Book Review for only$10.

Program
8:00 am - 8:30 am Breakfast & Registration

8:30 am - 9:00 am Welcome Address

9:00 am - 10:00 am Keynote - Vickie Stringer - How to Succeed in the Publishing Game

10:00 am - 10:45 am Session I - To Sell or Not To Sell

10:45 am - 11:00 am Break

11:00 am - 11:45 am Session II - Distribute And Get Paid

11:45 am - 12:30 pm Session III - Rising Above the Masses (Marketing,Promotions & Publicity

12:30 pm - 1:30 pm Awards Luncheon

1:30 pm - 2:15 pm Session IV - Targeted Success by Market

2:15 pm - 3:00 pm Session V - Access to Capital & Smart Money Management (Small Business Administration)

3:00 pm - 3:15 pm Break

3:15 pm - 4:15 pm Panel Discussion - Hot Button Topics Led by Vickie
Stringer

4:15 pm - 5:00 pm Closing Reception

S'Indie Awards
Submit your title for the first annual S'Indie Awards (Self/Independent Publisher Awards) at the Self-Publishing Symposium. The purpose of the awards is to provide additional exposure to the works by African-American independent and self-publishers and authors and to honor their contribution to the market. Decisions will be based on literary excellence, quality, production and originality in the following categories:

Best Poetic Collection
Best Anthology
Best Fiction
Best Non-fiction
Best Spiritual/Inspirational
Best Cover Design
Best Children's Work
Trailblazer Award - recognizing a publisher for significant contributions and accomplishments in the independent publishing arena

For submissions, send two copies the work to be entered along with a brief synopsis, author bio, and category of choice. To qualify for the Trailblazer award, please submit publisher/author bio and outline of notable contributions and accomplishments. Example (number of books in print, awards received, special reviews or other recognition)

Resource Directory
Calling all publishers, agents, publicists, editors, designers and other industry professionals! Advertise and list your company information in the Self-Publishing Symposium Resource Directory! Call (516) 642-5976 for rates and information.

Who Should Attend
Whether you're a seasoned independent or self publisher or an author on the path to self-publishing, this symposium is for you!

When and Where
March 26, 2006
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Schomberg Center for Research in Black Culture
515 Malcolm X Boulevard
New York, NY 10037

Registration fee $150.00

For easy online registration and payment options send your payment via PayPal.





Log on to www.aspicomm.com complete the registration form and email to info@aspicomm.com.

For more information email info@aspicomm.com or call (516) 642-5976. If you are interested becoming a sponsor at this event, contact Renee Flagler at rflagler@aspicomm.com. Or call (516) 642-5976.

Seating is limited. Register today!

All registrants will receive a complimentary subscription to The Network Journal magazine

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National Best Selling Novelist Joan Robertson recieves top review by Rawsitaz.com

National Best Selling Novelist Joan Robertson recieves top review by Rawsitaz.com


National Best Selling Novelist Joan Robertson recieves top review by Rawsitaz.com. Rawsistaz is one of the top reviewer websites in the country. The Reading and Writing SISTAZ (R.A.W. SISTAZ) Online Book Club was founded by Tee C. Royal in September 2000 and focuses on reading, writing, and discussing books primarily by African American Authors.

Rawsistaz reads three books a month (one is optional) as a group: the Book of the Month (BOM), an "Ole-school" book and an alternate book. Members vote via an online poll, the alternate book is selected by the founder.

IN THE WINTER OF HER SEASON by Joan Robertson
PublishAmerica, May 2005
217 Pages, Paperback, $19.95
ISBN: 1413760864
Genre: Fiction

RAW Rating: 4

When Will My Season Arrive?

IN THE WINTER OF HER SEASON by Joan Robertson features New Yorker Sandra Hamilton who receives word that her father, Reverend Doctor Trevor Hamilton, Jr., is gravely ill with cancer and she must travel back to her childhood hometown of Cambridge, Massachusetts to care for him by assisting her mother.

Sandra has deep-rooted secrets of her childhood, which have manifested into adulthood, and going back may bring them to the surface. Sandra must also deal with the fact that her brother Jimmy and boyfriend Les are less than thrilled with the idea of going to Cambridge to see the elder Hamilton.

Sandra and Les await the arrival of Jimmy and his wife Gee from Santa Monica, California and together they travel to Cambridge to begin an uncertain journey. Upon arriving in Cambridge, small amounts of information are revealed - Sandra begins to drink alcohol at the age of twelve unbeknownst to her family and best friend. Jimmy also explains his demons and his reasoning for leaving home at an early age.

During subsequent trips, Jimmy is killed, their mother Hyacinth dies and finally Reverend Hamilton passes on. At this point Sandra begins to hear the voice of her mother guiding her daily. While this element shocks and startles her, she heeds her mother’s advice and is introduced to startling information about her family.

IN THE WINTER OF HER SEASON has many elements that make for a satisfying read –developed characters, vivid imagery of the surroundings in question and of the characters’ appearance, and realistic dialogue and musings.
Finally, heartfelt emotions are brought to the forefront with some great transitioning from the present to the past.

The transitioning is smooth and flawless as we come to understand the childhood of both Sandra and Jimmy and the childhoods and marriage of their parents. The author has added secondary characters who are necessary to the story and each play an integral part, while not overshadowing Sandra’s story.

IN THE WINTER OF HER SEASON is a powerful look into self-discovery, overcoming adversity and accepting faith. This is a very good first novel because of the emotions elicited and the ability of the author to utilize writing techniques to paint a distinct mental picture of the characters through the use of letter writing, poetry, strong prose and an intriguing plot.

Reviewed by Dawn R. Reeves of The RAWSISTAZ™ Reviewers
http://www.rawsistaz.com/


First-time Novelist Joan Robertson Author of In The Winter of Her Season who writes about triumph and hope will be available to sign autograhed copies of her best selling nove. Every year, publishers receive hundreds of thousands of manuscripts from would be authors, hoping for a chance at their first bestseller. Joan Robertson was no different.

As a self-proclaimed conqueror of life's storms, Joan Robertson believes she was destined to write her first novel, In The Winter Of Her Season (http://www.publishamerica.com) , June 2005, softcover/$19.95). After years of work, Robertson's book is finally available.

The book chronicles the life of Sandra Hamilton, a young businesswoman, who travels to Massachusetts to help care for her cancer-stricken father. Upon arriving, Sandra is haunted by the ghosts of her childhood, and suffers many painful losses, causing her to spiral into deep-rooted despair.

Through inspiration and the insight of a trusted confidant, Sandra comes to believe that she can transcend her challenges, cultivating a connection with her own inner voice and finally revealing her family's secrets. In the end, Sandra learns the lesson of forgiveness, and rediscovers faith, love, God, and herself.

Robertson believes her message is a timely one. Today, women suffer depression in far greater numbers than men, the result of stress, strain, pressure, and even abuse. "Sandra's journey is laced with heartache, but also humor and probing realism," says Robertson. "The story invites women to evaluate the trials of their lives, gaining wisdom, meaning, and strength from them."

Joan Robertson has twenty years of experience as a technical writer, but her love for creative writing as a tool for healing goes much farther. In addition to In the Winter of Her Season, Robertson is also a published poet.

Joan Robertson has participated in workshops by the international organization Voices in Action (Voices In Action is an international organization providing assistance to adult and adolescent victims of child sexual abuse and other sexual trauma, including rape.

They help victims become survivors and create accurate public awareness of the prevalence of child sexual abuse and other sexual trauma, its impact, and ways in which it can be prevented or stopped through educational programs), located in Cincinnati, Ohio,

She has also participated in the Women’s Health Expo and Film Festival at LIU’s Brooklyn Campus, and other events around the country.

Novelist Joan Robertson is scheduled to participate in the upcoming Self-Published Authors Symposium.

The symposium will be held on Sunday, March 26, 2006 from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Schomberg Center in Harlem, New York. Registration is $150. To register today visit www.aspicomm.com and click on events.

For more information, or to purchase a copy of In the Winter of Her Season, visit http://www.joanrobertsonnovelist.com. Joan Robertson’s novel is also available at http://www.cushcity.com, Hue-man’s Bookstore, Sister’s Uptown Bookstore which are located in Harlem, New York.

National Best Selling Author Joan Robertson of In The Winter of Her Season recieves top book review.

Brooklyn, New York - National Best Selling Author Joan Robertson of In The Winter of Her Season recieves top book review.

First-time Novelist Joan Robertson Author of In The Winter of Her Season writes about triumph and hope. Every year, publishers receive hundreds of thousands of manuscripts from would be authors, hoping for a chance at their first bestseller. Joan Robertson was no different.

As a self-proclaimed conqueror of life's storms, Joan Robertson believes she was destined to write her first novel, In The Winter Of Her Season http://www.publishamerica.com/ , June 2005, softcover/$19.95). After years of work, Robertson's book is finally available.

The book chronicles the life of Sandra Hamilton, a young businesswoman, who travels to Massachusetts to help care for her cancer-stricken father. Upon arriving, Sandra is haunted by the ghosts of her childhood, and suffers many painful losses, causing her to spiral into deep-rooted despair.

Through inspiration and the insight of a trusted confidant, Sandra comes to believe that she can transcend her challenges, cultivating a connection with her own inner voice and finally revealing her family's secrets. In the end, Sandra learns the lesson of forgiveness, and rediscovers faith, love, God, and herself.

Robertson believes her message is a timely one. Today, women suffer depression in far greater numbers than men, the result of stress, strain, pressure, and even abuse. "Sandra's journey is laced with heartache, but also humor and probing realism," says Robertson. "The story invites women to evaluate the trials of their lives, gaining wisdom, meaning, and strength from them."

Joan Robertson has twenty years of experience as a technical writer, but her love for creative writing as a tool for healing goes much farther. In addition to In the Winter of Her Season, Robertson is also a published poet.

Joan Robertson has participated in workshops by the international organization Voices in Action (Voices In Action is an internationaal organization providing assistance to adult and adolescent victums of child sexual abuse and other sexual trauma, including rape. They help victums become survivors and create accurate public awareness of the prevalence of child sexual abuse and other sexual trauma, its impact, and ways in which it can be prevented or stopped through educational programs), located in Cincinnati, Ohio,

Women’s Health Expo and Film Festival at LIU’s Brooklyn Campus, and other events around the country.


Book Reviewed by Antonio Richardson

In The Winter of Her Season, by Joan Robertson, quickly captivates its audience by introducing the reader to the three-dimensional journey of the heart, mind, and soul of the heroine Sandra Hamilton.

In Ms. Robertson’s novel, Sandra Hamilton travels home to help care for her sick father, but as the story unfolds, home becomes the scene of a past crime where her repressed memories of stolen youth are slowly unearthed. With familiar surroundings of home and family, Sandra’s journey is transformed into a spiritual one.

Such transformation causes her to look inward, outward and upward to gain clarity of a buried past that has anchored her spirit from childhood through adulthood, resulting in a love/hate relationship with herself, men, and God.

Yet, it is the poignancy of Sandra’s self-examination that caresses this fragile tug of war, leaving her soul barren and emotionally spent. Ms. Robertson catapults the reader into fast moving spirals of inquiry and discovery, placing you across from or next to her heroine’s deepest chambers of despair that strengthens your resolve. But this despair, in time, becomes the backbone of Sandra’s healing, as she learns the lesson of forgiveness, thereby freeing her from the past.

The delicacy of Sandra's childhood ordeal leaves the reader wanting answers to the questions of “How?” and “Why?” With only one response, “Never Again!” Given the proper audience, In The Winter of Her Season will do for victims of incest what the The Color Purple had done for victims of domestic violence: lifting the lid off another taboo that desperately needs to be unearthed and given a proper burial.

Antonio Richardson, Author of The Torch Carrier - A Poetic Saga of Love.

Author Joan Roberston will be participating in the upcoming Self-Published Authors Sympsium at the Schomberg Center in Harlem which will be held Early Spring 2006. To inquire about the upcoming Self-Published Authors Symposium log on to www.aspicomm.com

For more information, or to purchase a copy of In the Winter of Her Season, visit http://www.joanrobertsonnovelist.com. Joan Robertson’s is also available at http://www.cushcity.com, Hue-man’s Bookstore, Sister’s Uptown Bookstore which are located in Harlem, New York.

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Founded by Felicia Pride, BackList is dedicated to keeping books in style through a multi-tiered approach: events, a comprehensive website and marketing/editorial services. The website, http://www.thebacklist.net/ features author interviews, book reviews, commentary, and publishing news. For more information, contact felicia@thebacklist.net.

U.S. Small Business Development Specialist set to speak at Self-Published Symposium at Hofstra University

Hempstead, Long Island - U.S. Small Business Development Specialist set to speak at Self-Published Symposium at Hofstra University

U.S. Small Business Development Specialist set to speak at Self-Published Symposium at Hofsta University October 22, 2005. Barbara Whiting is a Business Development Specialist in the Marketing area for the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) in Melville, Long Island. She has worked for the SBA for a number of years, primarily in the Finance area, where she has reviewed and approved commercial loans up to $1 million.

In her Marketing capacity, she creates organized events, participates in trade shows and small business seminars, in Nassau and Suffolk counties, in an effort to inform the business community of the SBA's ability to help businesses to start, to grow and to expand. As Long Island's Woman Business Owner Representative, she communicates with several entrepreneurs daily on what SBA has to offer and refers them for business counseling.

Before her current position at the SBA, she worked as a Loan Workout Specialist for the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC). She also attained the positions of Commercial Loan Officer and Credit Analyst for New York City banks.

Ms. Whiting is a frequent speaker and panelist on forums involving SBA guaranteed loan products and services.

The Self-Publishing Symposium: Strategies for Success agenda for Self-Published Authors at upcoming Symposium includes 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,100 Black Men of Long Island and Chairman of the United Black Men of Queens Public Relations Committee.

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!



Or click here to download and complete your registration form. www.aspicomm.com/register.doc. For email inquiries email Renee Flagler at rflagler@aspicomm.com. For telephone inquiries, please contact Caroline Rogers at 718-380-9555.



Company: Aspicomm Media
Contact Name: Renee Flagler
Contact Email: rflagler@aspicomm.com
Contact Phone: 7183809555

The Self-Publishing Symposium: Strategies for Success extends registration deadline for symposium

The Self-Publishing Symposium: Strategies for Success extends registration deadline for symposium

Category: Education

Summary: The Self-Publishing Symposium: Strategies for Success extends registration deadline for symposium October 22, 2005 (October 17, 2005 registration deadline) at Hofstra University. Visit www.aspicomm.com/events.html for registration details. Vickie Stringer will deliver keynote address! Experts from across the industry will offer valuable insight in marketing, public relations, editing and finance! Don’t miss this opportunity to gain skills that will help your publishing business soar!
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The Self-Publishing Symposium: Strategies for Success extends registration deadline for symposium October 22, 2005 (October 17, 2005 registration deadline) at Hofstra University. Visit www.aspicomm.com/events.html for registration details.

Vickie Stringer will deliver keynote address! Experts from across the industry will offer valuable insight in marketing, public relations, editing and finance! Don’t miss this opportunity to gain skills that will help your publishing business soar!


Special Offer from Black Issues Book Review

Get exposure! - Bring your titles for a chance to win a layout in Black Issue Book Review. All registrants will are eligible to receive a 1-year subscription to Black Issues Book Review for only $10. That’s 30% off the cover price! Offer available to current and new subscribers.

Whether you’re a seasoned independent publisher, self-publisher or an author on the path to self-publishing, this symposium is for you!

Space is limited!

Hear Vickie Stringer share her wisdom
Network with publishers from across the country
Decipher the challenges facing the marketplace
Understand what it is to be a ‘brand’

Find out what’s necessary to build a lucrative publishing enterprise
Discover best practices for finances, marketing, promotions and public relations.

Realize the trends shaping the industry and how they impact your business.


Online registration now available through Pay Pal. www.aspicomm.com/events.html.



Company: PA Public Relations Company
Contact Name: Phil Andrews
Contact Email: cbbookspr@aol.com
Contact Phone: 7183809555
URL: http://papublicrelations.com

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Novelist Joan Robertson Author of In The Winter of Her Season writes about triumph and hope

Brooklyn, New York - Novelist Joan Robertson Author of In The Winter of Her Season writes about triumph and hope

Brooklyn, New York - First-time Novelist Joan Robertson Author of In The Winter of Her Season writes about triumph and hope. Every year, publishers receive hundreds of thousands of manuscripts from would be authors, hoping for a chance at their first bestseller. Joan Robertson was no different. As a self-proclaimed conqueror of life's storms, Joan Robertson believes she was destined to write her first novel, In The Winter Of Her Season (http://www.publishamerica.com) , June 2005, softcover/$19.95). After years of work, Robertson's book is finally available.

The book chronicles the life of Sandra Hamilton, a young businesswoman, who travels to Massachusetts to help care for her cancer-stricken father. Upon arriving, Sandra is haunted by the ghosts of her childhood, and suffers many painful losses, causing her to spiral into deep-rooted despair. Through inspiration and the insight of a trusted confidant, Sandra comes to believe that she can transcend her challenges, cultivating a connection with her own inner voice and finally revealing her family's secrets. In the end, Sandra learns the lesson of forgiveness, and rediscovers faith, love, God, and herself.

Robertson believes her message is a timely one. Today, women suffer depression in far greater numbers than men, the result of stress, strain, pressure, and even abuse. "Sandra's journey is laced with heartache, but also humor and probing realism," says Robertson. "The story invites women to evaluate the trials of their lives, gaining wisdom, meaning, and strength from them."

Joan Robertson has twenty years of experience as a technical writer, but her love for creative writing as a tool for healing goes much farther. In addition to In the Winter of Her Season, Robertson is also a published poet.

Joan Robertson has participated in workshops by the international organization Voices in Action (Voices In Action is an international organization providing assistance to adult and adolescent victims of child sexual abuse and other sexual trauma, including rape. They help victims become survivors and create accurate public awareness of the prevalence of child sexual abuse and other sexual trauma, its impact, and ways in which it can be prevented or stopped through educational programs), located in Cincinnati, Ohio,

She has also participated in the Women’s Health Expo and Film Festival at LIU’s Brooklyn Campus, and other events around the country.


For more information, or to purchase a copy of In the Winter of Her Season, visit http://www.joanrobertsonnovelist.com. Joan Robertson’s novel is also available at http://www.cushcity.com, Hue-man’s Bookstore, Sister’s Uptown Bookstore which are located in Harlem, New York

Triple Crown Productions Owner Vickie Stringer to Keynote Self-Published Authors Symposium

(New York, NY – October 3, 2005) Vickie Stringer, Author/Owner, Triple Crown Publications, often dubbed, the Queen of Urban Fiction, will share her expertise with attendees at the upcoming Self-Publishing Symposium: Strategies for Success! October 22, 2005 at Hofstra University in Hempstead, New York.

In addition, Stringer will also moderate a panel discussion that is set to address some of the major trends and issues surrounding the self-publishing industry.

Stringer who harbors a profound passion for helping others contacted Renee Flagler of Aspicomm Media after seeing an ad for the event in the September - October issue of Black Issues Book Review. Flagler immediately revamped the agenda to include an opportunity for Stringer to speak to the audience stating, “Vickie Stringer represents the epitome of successful self-publishing. Her contribution to this event will not only add to an already impressive line-up of speakers, but will additionally offer tremendous value for all who attend.”

The self-publishing industry has experienced phenomenal growth over the past few years with some self-published authors gaining recognition beyond that of many mainstream authors. As the industry continues to grow there is an increasing need for access to market information and resources. The symposium, which is focused completely on the business of self-publishing, was designed to offer a forum for the exchange of essential information in an environment that is conducive to learning and networking. Authors and publishers will come away with skills and possibly new alliances that can help grow successful enterprises.


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!

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. For details, visit http://www.aspicomm.com/ and click on events.

For sponsorship information, contact Carol Rogers or Brenda Piper of C&B Books Distribution at cbbookdist@aol.com; or Renee Flagler at 516-642-5976 or info@aspicomm.com.


About Vickie Stringer.

Rapidly becoming the literary industry’s newest Renaissance woman, Vickie Stringer, Owner of Triple Crown Publications, has exploded onto the literary scene, and in a matter of two years has emerged a best selling author, publishing mogul and hip-hop fiction’s foremost pioneer.

About Triple Crown Publications.

Triple Crown Publications (TCP) was founded in December 2002 by president and CEO, Vickie Stringer as a home-based business. Triple Crown Publications is an urban and hip-hop literature publishing company that services urban readers. The company purchases quality urban and hip-hop manuscripts, publishes and distributes them throughout the urban community and within mainstream literary circles. The company continues to grow and hopes to continually uplift and enlighten readers from around the country.

About Aspicomm Media, Inc.

Renee Flagler founded Aspicomm Media, Inc. (http://www.aspicomm.com/) in 2001 to provide essential information for the purpose of empowerment, education, entertainment and inspiration. Aspicomm Media family of products offers products and services in the areas of publishing, marketing and events.

About C&B Books Distribution

C & B Books Distribution was founded by Carol Rogers and co-founded by Brenda Piper. C & B Books Distribution is one of the fastest growing online bookstores in the country. C & B Books web site is located at http://www.cbbooksdistribution.com/. C & B Books Distribution specializes in promoting best selling titles and works extensively with self-published authors.


About Black Issues Book Review

Black Issues Book Review is the premiere lifestyle magazine providing the critical link to the exploding world of books by, for, and about people of African descent. Black Issues Book Review is the only national large circulation forum solely dedicated to the discussion of fiction and nonfiction books by black authors, and to covering topics related to the culture, lifestyle and politics of the African Diaspora. Black Issues Book Review—Your Link to the World of Black Books.

To register today for the self-published symposium log on to www.aspicomm.com/register.doc. For email inquiries email Renee Flagler at rflagler@aspicomm.com. For telephone inquiries, please contact Caroline Rogers at 718-380-9555.

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PA Public Relations Co. Selected as Public Relations Company for Joan Robertson

PA Public Relations Co. Selected as Public Relations Company for Joan Robertson Author of In The Winter of Her Season

PA Public Relations Co. Selected as Public Relations Company for Joan Robertson Author of In The Winter of Her Season. Phil Andrews is also C & B Books Distribution public relations director. Mr. Andrews has served in many capacities during the last decade such as 100 Black Men Board of Directors, Roosevelt Chamber Commerce Board Member.



He has been honored as the Nassau Council Chamber of Commerce Roosevelt Chamber of Commerce Small Business person of the year 1995 and Nassau Council Chamber of Commerce/West Indian Chamber of Commerce Small Business person of the year.



Mr. Andrews is also listed in Who’s Who in Black America and has been featured in Community Journal Newspaper, Point of view newspaper, Shop Talk Magazine, Amsterdam news, and Economic Forum Newspaper Minority Business Review.



He is featured in the book 15 Years of Minority Business Development written by Mr. Robert H. Adams publisher of the Economic Forum Newspaper Minority Business Review. Mr. Andrews has served on the Executive Board of the Hempstead NAACP and is certified as a Mentor by the 100 Black Men of America, Inc.



In The Winter Of Her Season
By Joan Robertson
(Summer 2005)
ISBN: 1-4137-6086-4
Published by PublishAmerica, LLLP
Baltimore

In The Winter of Her Season is the first novel to appear on this Website http://www.joanrobertsonnovelist.com. In The Winter Of Her Season, is about finding one's purpose during life's wintry storms. Have you ever experienced a long winter in your life, when nothing seems to be growing, every area of your life is going wrong, or painful memories of the past remain frozen in your mind?

Perhaps you are silently enduring a winter season right now. But let me ask you, "What lessons are you learning from it?" Yes, life's most valuable lessons are learned in the midst of pain. Of course, no one wants to go through pain. Yet, it's the place where we draw strength, overcome, eventually triumph.

If you are a woman who believes that fiction mirrors life, then perhaps this first-featured novel is for you. Through Sandra Hamilton's spiritual journey as described below, the book may: help you evaluate the trials of your life and glean meaning from them; move you from uncertainty about your existence on earth to a dawning that you were placed here by design; encourage you to seek God, though in the past you may have thought that He abandoned you or seemed far away; and provide hope that you may be freed from any emotional scars, and move toward forgiveness, even victory.


Sandra's Journey:

Sandra Hamilton, a young businesswoman, travels to Massachusetts to help care for her cancer-stricken father, Reverend Dr. Trevor Hamilton Jr. Upon arriving, Sandra is haunted by the ghosts of her childhood, stemming from secrets only she knows but does not address. After her father's initial crisis is over, Sandra finds her journey just beginning. Not only does her mother die, but Sandra also suffers other losses, causing her to spiral into deep-rooted despair.

All the while, however, one particular question plagues her: Why has her life been spared? The answers begin to reveal themselves to Sandra through what she believes to be her mother's voice, a voice only Sandra can hear. Sandra pieces the puzzle together with the help of her dreams, revelatory occurrences, and the insight of Reverend Dexter, leading her to believe that she must transcend her challenges by cultivating a connection with her own inner voice and finally revealing her family's secrets.

In the end, Sandra learns the lesson of forgiveness, and rediscovers faith in her life, love, God, and self.

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