Networking

What's Playing on the iPod right now: "We Need a Resolution" - Aaliyah

In an effort to network on the web with other writers, I came across the website http://www.shewrites.com/

Seems as if they have a lot of valuable resources to writers, regardless of skill level or publishing status.  Maybe I'll make a connection.  On the novel progress, I have gotten back on a regular writing schedule after my attempt to work two full-time jobs.  I realized that I am too old for that.  All I had time for was to sleep.  Being in a state of constant work left no time for the creative mind to kick in.  Trying to do better.

The State of Black Publishing

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/06/25/AR2010062504125.html?hpid=opinionsbox1

What's Playing on the iPod right now: "Ring My Bell" - Anita Ward


As an inspiring published author, this is case for concern.

Summer Reading List

What's Playing on the iPod right now:  "Words" - Anthony David & India Arie

Here is a list of excellent books to take on your summer vacation. I have read all of them and none of them would be a bad pick. Enjoy!


Perfect Peace - Daniel Black
From Cape Town with Love - Blair Underwood, Tananarive Due, and Steven Barnes
Heard It All Before - Michele Grant
Glorious - Bernice McFadden
Sins of the Mother - Victoria Christopher Murray
Till You Hear From Me - Pearl Cleage
Wench - Dolen Perkins-Valdez
Say You're One of Them - Uwem Akpan
Known to Evil - Walter Mosley
The Dying Ground - Nichelle Tramble
Take Your Pleasure Where You Find It - J.D. Mason


Upcoming titles to look out for:


Getting to Happy - Terry McMillan
Tempted by Trouble - Eric Jerome Dickey
Love, Honor and Betray - Kimberla Lawson Roby
Torn Between Two Lovers - Carl Weber
Holy Rollers - ReShonda Tate Billingsley

I need to start doing some book reviews for all of these books.  Stay tuned!

The Repeat

What's Playing on the iPod right now:  "Champion" - Ron Artest

Tough grind but my beloved Lakers are on top once again.  Listen and enjoy: