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The YOUnity Guild is divided on the issue IT appears like people are saying why should Brandy be let off the hook? An innocent victim was killed who could have been your mother, brother or family member. On the otherhand, folks are saying that an accident is an accident, and why should a person be charged with manslaughter if they did not have intent to kill anymore? Perhaps, Brandy should serve community service and give attention to driving safely. Halle Berry, another celebrity who was involved in a supposed ”HIT & RUN” was let off  the hook for an undisclosed amount and went on to win an Oscar. Is there a double standard in America on who gets let off the hook? It is obvious Halle did leave the scene of an accident, but of course, she was delerious and out of her mind as apparent by a gash wound on her head. However, Cinderella, Brandy Norwood  may now have to do time because of several media hot heads suggesting the latter in the GET THIS, Black  media community and now this… Are we our own self-destruction in the Black community?  Brandy is no criminal, and I am sure she deeply regrets the outcome of her accident and the death she caused. There are real criminals out there. I believe counseling, and a statement or personal address to the family may be better suited. The family member is gone. Nothing can replace the life of the victim, but the family should be given at least a million. Brandy would not survive in jail and is more valuable out of jail and serving her community. She’s even the spokesperson model for hair products for little girls. I am angered by the accident, but I don’t want to see Brandy go to jail. Send your comments to Disilgold@aol.com. Developing…

Check out Joe James as featured on cover of new novel  Tekila Nika by Heather Covington aka Babe Charisse Worthington in the arms of Jennifer Hudson. An exclusive the paparazzi could not catch!

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THE DISILGOLD DAILY LITERARY DISH
Presented by DisilgoldSOUL Literary Review Jan 2007

In This Issue
One of the Most Anticipated Books this Season Has Arrived from Cherlyn Michaels! She’s one of top bookclubs favorite authors.
FIRST FRIDAYS BY CHERLYN MICHAELS

Personal Message from Heather Covington

“Setting goals with a purpose in mind must always be your mission because your life is WORTH IT!” Keep the faith.
Ask Heather Q& A

Disilgold Literary Network
Disilgold YGA Showcase
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Disilgold Catalog & Bookstore
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Disilgold Publishing Founder’s Author Home

HEADLINE LITERARY DISH: FIRST FRIDAYS BY CHERLYN MICHAELS IS DESTINED FOR DEBUT SUCCESS & NEWS ON YGA AWARDEES ON THE RISE!

It’s no secret that Cherlyn Michael’s, the HighTech Lady of Pen, is heating up cyberspace with the eager anticipation and release of her latest drama First Fridays. Longtime friends and loyal readers are ready to send Cherlyn Michaels to number 1. What’s so unique about Cherlyn is her dedication toward keeping an online journal since day one reflecting her life as a writer and even sharing news about her bookdeal over at CherlynMichaels.com. Authors will find many of her tips to be very valuable. Check it out. Her site is supported by Pageturner.net. She also generates an exciting newsletter that has gained a surge of new fans. Cherlyn’s new book arrives just in time for Valentine’s Day, and of course, it makes a nice gift for those who design gift baskets for friends and family. I plan on adding Cherlyn’s book along with boxes of chocolates, socks and mouse pads with hearts and a card from Elisse Gabrielle, the author of “Good to the Last Drop.” This author makes some greeting cards that rival Hallmark. I want to triple up with 3 books in my gift baskets, so I am adding Electa Rome Park’s Girl’s Night Out and Vickie Stringer’s Dirty Red. These Book Gift baskets are becoming a hobby I personally enjoy. Try making one for your loved ones . Giving books as gifts is practical and affordable.
I might also top off my gift baskets this Valentine’s Day with a newspaper style letter featuring literary news. Authors have to support one another and not let the booming publishing industry slow down. Speaking of literary news, Terry Anne O’Neal, resident 1st Lady of Poetry over at Disilgold, will debut a new movie adapted from her critically acclaimed novel, Sweet Lavender. Additionally, I opened my copy of Black Enterprise, and nearly fainted when I saw J.Ivy, resident 1st Gentleman of Poetry over at Disilgold representing his Black History poem. There is even a play back button so you can listen toJ Ivy recite his poem. This is state of the art marketing folks, and I guess I will keep my Verizon plan being that the company is supporting African American poets to the top being featured in HOLLER: A Poetry anthology of A Decade. This insert can be pulled out and given as a gift to a young one. Do pass on J.Ivy’s message.

Now when you read Cherlyn’s new book, I want you to see why we are just delighted that she’s back. Talk about a fun read. Feel free to share which part of Cherlyn’s book you enjoyed the most by emailing Disilgold@aol.com. We’re going to announce the YGA’s favorite part.

CONTEST: Cherlyn is calling all booklovers to support sales of First Friday’s at your local bookstore and online on Valentine’s Day. Do visit Cherlyn’s website to share your favorite part of her book after purchasing a copy from Amazon or your favorite bookstore. Cherlyn is going to randomly choose a winner of free autographed book giveaways. AUTOGRAPHED BOOKS FROM BESTSELLERS ARE VALUABLE TREASURES. All of my autographed books from folks like Michael, Ian, Vickie, K’wan, Terry, Omar, Cherlyn, Edith, Alethea, Rhonda, Jewelene, Dena,Delores, and many more are certainly my treasures. The winner of Cherlyn’s Book Giveaway Contest will also be spotlighted on www.Disilgold.com photogallery. . Join in on the fun. It’s Cherlyn Michael’s time to shine. Enjoy the review.

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One of the Most Anticipated Books this Season Has Arrived from Cherlyn Michaels! She’s one of top bookclubs favorite authors.

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FIRST FRIDAYS BY CHERLYN MICHAELS

HYPERION/ ISBN-1-4013-0814-7-First Fridays by critically acclaimed author, Cherlyn Michaels, who brought the literary world the bestselling novel, Counting Through a Stained Glass Window, returns with the highly anticipated First Fridays, a dynamic, exciting, fast paced novel that is by far one of the most entertaining reads of the year, highly energetic, cunningly charming and sexy from beginning to end.
The story plot centers around Naja Rodgers who creates an Internet Cafe haven called First Fridays, but she soon attracts Russ’s insightful eye who believes she has a goldmine not only worthy of investing his money in, but possibly courting the naive entrepreneur who falls into the trap of mixing business with pleasure.

Suddenly, Russ’s plan goes bust and his big time investment backers pull out of a deal. He decides to steal all former contacts, show his true colors all along, but where does this leave Naja’s and Russ’s former relationship?

Will Russ join the list of men who prey on entrepreneurial women or will she be able to pick up the broken pieces of their relationship and move on? Wait until you see what happens next! Wait until you see what happens to her business.

First Friday’s by Ms. Cherlyn Michaels is ENGAGING, WELL WRITTEN, and owns an ORIGINAL PLOT from Hyperion Books that is a PLEASURE TO READ and highly recommended.

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Literary Divas: The Top 100+ Most Admired African American Women in Literature

MAKES ITS MARK IN LITERARY HISTORY

A 2007 NAACP IMAGE AWARDS FINALIST IN LITERATURE

National - Literary Divas: The Top 100+ Most Admired African American Women in Literature by Heather Covington ISBN #:  0-9767735-3-8 / Paperback / Pictures/ 250 Pages / $16.95

Literary Divas salutes more than 100 Literary Divas who have impacted our nation’s culture.

Dr. Maya Angelou, world renown poet and author recently told Ms. Covington, “Child, take my hand”.

Author, Heather Covington is an educator of kindergarten children.  When not teaching, Heather serves as the president of the YOUnity Reviewers Guild of America, editor-in-chief of Disilgold Soul Literary Review, and is noted as one of the nation’s top media personalities and promoters of literary artists…..Heather works as a poet, author, producer, publisher, promoter, educator and humanitarian…..

She has captured the essence of more than one hundred Literary Divas who have shared their pain, struggles, desires, and triumphs, through their written words as messengers of time and circumstance.

According to Omar Tyree, NAACP Image Award winner and New York Times bestselling author, “LITERARY DIVAS…is a relevant and historical tool that all men , women, and children MUST READ!!

Literary Divas’ stories will amaze you…their written words are powerful, boundless, miraculous, paranormal and the best mentor to a writer’s soul.

WHAT A GREAT CONCEPT! Heather provides a valuable reference with glowing tributes to women who are making a difference. - Ann Burns, Associate Editor, Library Journal.

By representing the voices of past & future generations, Literary Divas marks the historical turning point of a new century of African-American women in literature. Literary Divas salutes: Alice Walker, Alicia Keys, Angel Hunter, Angela Davis, Anita Doreen Diggs, Artist C. Arthur, Barbara A. Custer, Barbara Reynolds, Bea Joyner, Bebe Moore Campbell, Bernice L. McFadden, Bertha Davis, Brenda Hampton, Brenda Thomas, Camille Yarbrough, Candice Dow, Cassandra Darden Bell, Celise Downs, C. F. Hawthorne, Cheryl Willis Hudson, Cheryln Michaels, Christine Young Robinson, Corey Sue Ward, Crystal McCrary Anthony, Crystal Lacy Winslow, Crystal Rhodes, Cydney Rax, Cynthia Highsmith-Hooks, Darcel P. Williams, Darline Dorce-Coupet, Dawn Breedon, Deborah Gregory, Deborah Smith, Debra Clayton, Dee Freeman, Deirdre Savoy, Delores Thornton, Denise Campbell, Denise Turney, Donna Hill, Dorothy Ford, Dorothy Pitman Hughes, Dorrie Williams Wheeler, E. Hill, Edith Holmes, Electa Rome Parks, Elizabeth Nunez, Erica L. Perry, Evelyn Palfrey, Francis Ray, Gina Cox, Gloria Naylor, Gwynne Forster, Harriette Cole, Ida Greene, Iman, Iyanla Vanzant, Jada Pinkett Smith, Janet West Sellars, Janine A. Morris, Jel Lewis (Jones),  Jessica Care Moore-Poole, Jessica Tilles, Jewelene Banks, Jewell Parker Rhodes, Jill Nelson, Joylynn Jossell, Juanita Bynum, Karen Ligon, Karen E. Quinones Miller, Karen White-Owens, Kashamba Williams, Kelly Kenyatta, Kelly Starling Lyons, Kim Robinson, Kimberla Lawson Roby, Lenaise Meyeil Williams, Leslie Esdaille Banks, Lexi Davis, Margie Gosa Shivers, Mari Evans, Marita Golden, Marti Tucker, Mary B. Morrison, Maxine Thompson, Maya Angelou, Nancey Flowers, Natalie Darden, Nea Anna Simone, Nikki Giovanni, Ntozake Shange, Pam Osbey, Pamela DeLeon-Lewis, Pat G’orge Walker, Renee Daniel Flagler, Reshonda Tate Billingsley, Rewa Marie Fyles, Rita Dove, Rita Ewing, Rosa Guy, Sammie Ward, Sheila Goss, Shelley Parris, Sonia Sanchez, Stacy-Deanne Reed, Star Jones, Tajuana “T. J.” Butler, Takesha Powell, Terrie Williams, Terry McMillan, Terry a. O’ Neal, Toni Morrison, Tonya Lewis Lee, Tracy Price- Thompson, Tyra Banks, Vickie Stringer, Victoria Christopher Murray, Wendy Williams, Yolanda Joe, Yolantha Pace and Zane make us so proud.

Editorial Divas: Adrienne Ingrum, Alicia Marie Rivers, Angela P. Dodson, Carol Mackey, Carole F. Hall, Caroline Rogers & Brenda Piper, Cherise Davis, Cheryl Woodruff, Clara Villarosa, Dawn Davis, Denise Stinson, Emma Rodgers, Faith Childs, Faye Childs, Gwen Richardson, Heather Elitou, Janet Hill, Kim McClarin, L. Peggy Hicks, Linda Gill, Lottie Gooding, Malaika Adero, Marie Brown, Marilyn Ducksworth, Niani Colom, Oprah Winfrey, Pamela Yvette Exum, Rachel Breton, Rockelle Henderson, Shunda Leigh, Susan McHenry, Susan Taylor, Sybil Wilkes, Tee C. Royal, Vivian Stephens and Yvonne Rose keep the works of Literary Divas at the forefront of the Publishing Industry.   Literary Divas who have passed on: Alice Childress, Coretta Scott King, Gwendolyn Brooks, Lorraine Hansberry, Octavia Butler, Rosa Parks, Shirley Chisolm and Zora Neale Hurston have become our inspiration and our guides.               Terrie M. Williams, author, The Personal Touch stated: “Literary Divas is an important acknowledgement which not only highlights and details our collective body of work, but most importantly will inspire the up-and-coming Literary Divas and Dons to realize their potential as writers.”

For further information or orders, contact:  Amber Communications Group, Inc. TOLL FREE: 1-866-566-3144 or  602-243-3144 or email: amberbk@aol.com.   

Bookstores and libraries, please contact ACGI directly or your wholesaler/distributor for ordering.

For international licensing / foreign translation rights please contact:  Al Longden, Director, Rights Unlimited, Inc. Literary Agents, 6 West 37th St. 4th floor, NY, NY 10018, 212-246-0900, email: alongden@rightsunlimited.com

For interviews, speaking engagements or booksignings, contact:  Heather Covington at disilgold@aol.com

Visit: WWW.AMBERBOOKS.COM to see the complete ACGI collection.  

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

POETRY, SHE WROTE II: REFLECTIONS OF THE HEART

                                                                                     By Dee Freeman

Poetry from a woman’s perspective,

as she searches the very bottom of her soul

to find truth and reality.

        © 2006  Hot off the Press

          AuthorHouse Publication

                      $15.95

             ISBN 1-4033-3780-2

“The optimism in Dee Freeman’s third volume of poetry is just as contagious as in her first volume … From the opening epigraph from Herman Hesse’s Reflections, which stresses the oneness of all living beings, to the self-eulogy that ends Part II of Poetry She Wrote, Freeman traverses a plethora of emotions from yearning… to resolution… I always knew she possessed tremendous spiritual beauty.  I am glad she decided to share this beauty with the world in such a beautifully organic manner….”

Lovalerie King, PhD;     Assistant Professor of African American Literature,

Penn
State
University.

 “Just imagine with me, a little kinky haired girl, who moves …from knowing nothing about the world, to a star of a woman who can explore the universe through her poetry and declare “Still Me”…a masterpiece…A work of art.  So genuine, so rich… so well blended in mind, body, and soul……”  Geraldine Smothers, MPA, RHIA, CSL, CPHQ…President and CEO, Professional Dynamic Network, Inc. …The Jordan Evans Institute

Poetry, She Wrote II: Reflections of the Heart       By Dee Freeman

This poetry addresses aspects of life from a woman’s point of view, as she journeys and searches through every nook and cranny on earth, then scans the heavens for truth, answers and awareness.  This central theme reinforces the fact that people have a strong faith and are determined to continue their search until they no longer breathe.  There are miles to be traveled before reaching the ultimate plateau of awareness and contentment. 
Dee wishes to help in this conquest with these diverse literary expressions.  Poetry, She Wrote II reveals a number of experiences she has personally encountered while traveling this journey.  Both the poems and prose convey a message, express sentiment, pose unanswered questions, inspire determination, encourage love and togetherness, promote pride, open the emotional window to the heart and invoke inspirational healing.  Their clarity and lucidity motivate as they foster: self-esteem, self-confidence, self-love, self-awareness, healing and a sense of well-being.

About the Author:

“A dynamically gifted poet…Dee Freeman, Independent Bestselling Poetess and Author, producer and host, speaker and literary advocate, has been writing and sharing her compelling poetry and prose for years!  Poetry, She Wrote II,
Dee’s third book- ‘HOT’ off the press -is one of the most informative, captivating, inspirational and breathtaking poetry works of our era. 
Dee has arrived to join the ranks of poetry Goddesses like Dr. Maya Angelou, Nikki Giovanni, Denise Campbell, Jessica Care Moore, Cynthia Highsmith Hooks, Terry A. O’Neal, Alice Walker and Sonia Sanchez!  Her books are undeniably among the most uplifting poetry books of all time; among the few that will stand the test of time,” says, Heather Covington, Editor of DISILGOLDSOUL! Magazine.

Dee uses her creativity, passion, love and clarity of voice to serve up imagery and rhythmic rhyme to tickle and delight her readers.  Her previous well received books of poetry, “Oceans of Love: To Us From Us” and Poetry, She Wrote I: Oh, Magnify Him” proved beneficial; gently touching, softly soothing, delightfully awakening, enthusiastically illuminating and fervently healing.  Her lyrical verse peers into the mind, opens the emotional portal to the heart, and grabs at the soul-all seemingly simultaneously. 

Her award winning poems have appeared in magazines, anthologies and both local and distant news papers. She writes a monthly book review, article or word of inspiration for the Lansing State Journal.  She works with the Michigan Million Women Movement that sprang out of the MWM (Million Women March) of 1997.  She participates with functions of the

Lansing
School District.  She’s a member of Marguerite Press, Disilgold Soul and Publishing and co-founder of Sisterhood Of The Written Word.  She proudly accepted a commendation from the City and City Council during Black History Month in 2005 for a stirring presentation.  She was selected as a magazine award cover spotlight winner at Disilgold Soul and heavily referred by the YOUnity Reviewers as top poet of the year.  It isn’t uncommon to see Dee Freeman co- hosting poetry readings, slams, competitions and providing tributes and motivational words throughout the
Lansing and surrounding areas.

Dee is eloquent, eclectic, and innovative.  She is an advocate for the arts, human development, peace, global equality and cultural diversity.  She sings with a 35 voice group-The Earl Nelson Singers.  Her two year old TV show-Poetree-N-Motion is expanding and is also a hot spot; drawing dynamite guests, who come by and share their wisdom, viewpoints and advice on a variety of topics.  It airs in Lansing on Comcast channel 16 -Thursday @ 3:30PM and East Lansing channel 30 WELM on Tuesday @ 7:00PM and soon to be back in
Detroit on channel 68, daily.

Attorney Myron S. Freeman, Sr., the love of
Dee’s life, is also her #1 supporter; inspiring her to write pieces on love and romance, so her manuscript, “Love Ever Flowing,” the third in the ‘Poetry, She Wrote’ series is almost complete.  Her three adult children and grandson-Giovanni, who inspired her children’s book, To Heir Is To Love, give her much happiness.  Her constant message to everyone is, “Being your best self; Be proud, Be productive and Be Blessed”

Dee invites your comments and feedback:

www.deepoette.com  or  deekfreeman@yahoo.com

or 1 517 321-3122,
Lansing, Michigan 
48917-4805

Dee Freeman,

Author, Poet, Literary Advocate,

Producer/Show Host and Speaker for Truth

deekfreeman@yahoo.com or deepoette@yahoo.com

See why I quit my J O B!
www.deepoette.ws

 

Beverly Black Johnson, Founder of “GUMBO FOR THE SOUL” LITERACY PROGRAM Offers free Literacy Support Ribbon with each pre-order  ”Gumbo for the Soul: the Recipe for Literacy in the Black Community”

Dear Literature Enthusiasts, Healthcare & Educational Professionals, Corporate Executives, Entrepreneurs, and Community and Ministerial Leaders: Beverly Black Johnson, founder of “Gumbo for the Soul” Literacy Program, and compiler of the soon-to-be-published anthology Gumbo for the Soul: the Recipe for Literacy in the Black Community, announces Gumbo for the Soul Literacy Program was created to heighten awareness of the growing high school drop-out rate in the African-American community. Proceeds from the anthology will support funding of the Gumbo for the Soul Literacy Program. Beverly Black Johnson gives Gumbo for the Soul 5 out of 5 rating! Gumbo for the Soul: the Recipe for Literacy in the Black Community encompasses accounts of educational, occupational and personal experiences of overcoming adversity and obstacles with perseverance and determination – eloquently portrayed in delicious poetry, essays, quotes, reflections and gumbo recipes.   1 FREE Literacy Support Ribbon per book pre-ordered The pages are penned by best-selling authors, first-time writers, media personalities, corporate professionals, laypersons, parents, teachers, students and others from all walks of life. Heather Covington, author of Literary Divas: The Top 100+ Most Admired African American Women in Literature (ACGI, www.Amberbooks.com), has written the foreword. Pre-order at: www.gumboforthesoul.com. Gumbo for the Soul: the Recipe for Literacy in the Black Community anthology release date scheduled for early 2007. Remit payment in US currency check or money order to: Gumbo for the Soul, P.O. Box 5193, San Jose, CA 95150 or pay online www.gumboforthesoul.com/11601.html. A two-year effort, this first “Gumbo for the Soul” title is self-published with direction and assistance from iUniverse.com. There are eight impending titles in the queue. The “Gumbo for the Soul” series remains open to agent representation for the future anthologies. We look forward to garnering the attention of a major publisher. Please visit www.gumboforthesoul.com and help support literacy by ordering our Literacy Support Ribbon. Pre-ordering information will be available soon for Gumbo for the Soul: the Recipe for Literacy in the Black Community anthology. Proceeds from the sale of Gumbo for the Soul to benefit Literacy Programs and scholarships for students at all academic levels. Thank you for your support of and dedication to this very important project. Sincerely, Beverly Black Johnson The “Gumbo for the Soul” book cover embraces the bold and beautiful work of Synthia Saint James, fine artist, author, songwriter, and illustrator of the widely  popular Kwanzaa postage stamp. (cover facsimile)

Toni Beckham
408.499.3664
Toni@PRetCetera.com
www.PRetCetera.com

__,_._,___

Dear Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

I have finally discovered…

that the world is not ready for the gift of peace you brought to this world…

the world is not ready to accept one another regardless of their race, color, creed or gender…

 the world is not ready to spread your song of harmony and love…

 the world is not ready to understand the importance of your work…

 the world is not ready to stand up to the pain and struggles you endured for little black girls and black boys to walk together…

 the world is not ready to celebrate and support people who resemble your greatness…

 the world is not wealthy, but greedy

the world is not honest, but a liar

the world is  not a team player, but envious

the world is not well, but sick

the world  is not powerful, but weak

The world is not free, it is in bondage with its own curse…

the world cannot celebrate, because the world is not free,

 but I will still carry on your dream for the world although

 I still do not believe that this world wants me to be free!

Copyright 2007. Heather Covington

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GENERATIONAL HERITAGE UNCOVERED WHILE MAKING UPCOMING FILM “STOMP THE YARD”

Like Alex Haley’s “Roots”, Making of new film found Author Gregory Anderson reaching into his past
When Gregory Anderson first sat down to pen the script for the upcoming Sony / Screen Gems film “Stomp the Yard”, while a student at Florida A&M University, the film’s future was nothing more than a dream. Several years later as he prepared to do the rewrite, he found that the story and history of “Stomp the Yard” had a deeper connection to not only his family, but to all African Americans. “At the end of the day, what I discovered about myself and my people, was far more valuable than I could have ever imagined” – Gregory Anderson.

The movie, which opens nationwide January 12, is driven by the unique artform called “Stepping”. Stepping (or “Stomping”) is a rhythmic dance tradition created by African American Fraternities and Sororities. This territory was nothing new to Gregory, who is a member of Omega Psi Phi and whose classmates Will Packer and Rob Hardy (Rainforest Films, Producers of “Stomp the Yard”) are members of Alpha Phi Alpha. But, as Greg crafted the story, he soon realized he had to go deeper. “I had a teacher in High School named Mrs. Hendricks, and she taught us that in life, we have to look beyond the surface of things, the shape of things. No matter how painful or hard, we have to search for what lies beneath, because that is where the truth is”.

Greg always knew he had a long lineage of frat / soror members in his family, dating back to the early decades of the organizations and spanning all the way to today. The key was to uncover the roots of stepping and why it stayed relevant. What he found along the way, was a reconnection he would never forget.

For more of this release go to www.tridestined.com/andersonspeaks

So you visit a website with a bunch of Frontpage Hyperlinks that you think are linking to intra-site links within a site’s infrastructure when you’ve completed a chapter. Think again. A few of those hyperlinks may be booby-trapped links to paid for click on ads that extract information from your travel history, surfing and even personal stuff about you. You can tell these sites by all of those Google Ads directed toward downloading software. Be careful! Big brother is watching you. Just say no! Leave sites that want you to download information or warn you that your computer may be infected, “DOWNLOAD NOW”. Once you install this spyware, your computer slows down and a lot of other crazy things you never thought computers could do. Your best bet is to buy a daily newspaper. Most media sites are doing nothing more that loading contrived photos for their bogus stories, although entertaining, and linking to legit news resources or regurgitating what was already featured in the news on the same day. Many are safe havens for media conglomerates who build these sites to disclaim the gossip they dish via other resources and its their gossip disguised, quoted by the masses and damaging good folk’s lives with nonsense. Brilliant idea, but you can tell when a media site is fishy  when you can’t put a face to the OWNER , nor a verifiable name that owns up to the garbage they dish, and for a while has been some of my dear friends from multi-industries. It’s a pure disgrace, but you can fight back at this sites damaging your folks from your industry by docoumenting and downloading every contrived post for 6 months to a year, and then forming a petition to have the site shut down completely. You’d be surprised what people can do with 100,000 signatures. Now don’t get me wrong, some folks like the attention, and  they know who they are, but AUTHORS, don’t sell yourself cheap with gossip and controversy. You have a long career, and once the hype about any controversy is over, so are you. Always think integrity, and especially if you are a DisilgoldSOUL.   Keep your mind focused on quality media. Remember, most news must come from a verifiable source that is the standard or  it is just gossip and stupid hype that wastes your energy from getting the news you need to succeed and stay motivated as writers. 

WE HIGHLY RECOMMEND TONYA’S BOOKS ON ALL LEGAL MATTERS! HERE IS SOME NEWS YOU DIDN’T KNOW

From the Desk of Tonya Evans-Walls Legal Write Publications
Date: Jan 11 2007 4:53 PM

“Did you know that regardless of the terms of your transfer document (e.g., a publishing agreement or a license), you have the right to reclaim your copyright? Discussion about this little-known legal right for authors is just starting to emerge in the publishing industry. Publishers, for instance, may not want authors to know that the “life of copyright” term in most publishing agreements can be rendered null and void if a statutory termination is properly effected. But because different versions of the copyright law apply to different works, depending on when they were created, registered, and transferred, and depending on who transferred the rights, there are different rules for terminating transfers of those works to third parties.

I will examine only those transfers made on or after January 1, 1978 (not pre-1978 transfers that have slightly different rules); but if you have a specific question regarding a potential transfer termination, please contact an intellectual property attorney who is well versed in literary law and transfer termination issues. This is tough stuff even for lawyers so err on the side of caution and consult with an expert to address your specific concerns.”

So if you want to learn how to reclaim your copyright after transferring it to a publisher or someone else, check out my Blog for more information.

And continue to Write and Shine!

Tonya Evans-Walls
Author, Copyright Companion for Writers
www.literarylawguide.com

COUNTDOWN TO BOOKEXPO AMERICA

EXHIBITORS WANTED FOR THE 2007 AFRICAN AMERICAN PAVILION @ BOOK EXPO AMERICA

John Jacob Javits Convention- Save the Date: (May 31- June 3, 2007) January 2007

Jan. 2007- National : Co-Founders of The African American Pavilion at BookExpo America, Tony Rose, Publisher/CEO, Amber Communications Group, Inc. and Adrienne Ingrum, CEO, Adrienne Ingrum L.L.C., former founding Associate Publisher of Black Issues Book Review have signed a new agreement with BookExpo America/Reed Expositions to manage the 4th Annual African American Pavilion/BEA and produce the African American Pavilion Welcoming Reception and The African Pavilion Pavilion Awards Reception at BookExpo America, John Jacob Javits Convention Center, May 31- June 3, 2007, New York City.”The response by the exhibitors and the book publishing industry to the 2006 African American Pavilion at BookExpo America was tremendous and powerful”, stated Pavilion co-founder Rose. “The pavilion hosted some of the giants in the African American Publishing Industry such as: Haki Madhubuti, Third World Press; Kassahun Checole, Africa World Press/Red Sea Press; Wade and Cheryl Hudson, Just Us Books; Zane, Strebor Books International/Atria Books-Simon and Schuster; Vickie Stringer, Triple Crown Publications; and Ken Smikle, Black Issues Book Review”.BookExpo America, one of the largest book trade exhibits in the world provides independent African American book publishers, self publishers, authors, African American imprints at major publishing houses, distributors, literary agents, publicists, librarians, and bookstore owners with exposure to more than 80,000 book buyers and booksellers from across the world. “This year”, according to Rose, “because the BEA is in New York City, we can expect the largest African American Pavilion/BEA ever. With over 20,000 BEA attendees crossing up and down the Pavilion aisles. There will be huge opportunities to learn, share, educate, buy, sell and network, and the African American Pavilion provides our exhibitors the lowest discounted booth prices at the BookExpo America”. Some of the illustrious speakers and awardees at the 2006 African American Pavilion Welcoming reception and Awards programs were: George C. Fraser, FraserNet, PowerNetworking Conference; Terrie Williams, The Terrie Williams Agency; Haki Madhubuti, Third World Press; W. Paul Coates, Black Classic Press; Wade and Cheryl Hudson, Just Us Books; Relentless Aaron, Relentless L.L.C.; Patricia Schroeder, The Association of American Publishers; Faye Childs, BlackBoard Multi Media Entertainment; Tonya Evans-Walls, Esq., Legal Write Publications; Heather Covington, Author, 2007 NAACP Image Awards Finalist; Barbara A. Reynolds, Reynolds Rap; Sunny Sana, Karibu Books; Renee Flagler, Aspicomm Media, Inc. and Lynette C. Velasco, Black Americans in Publishing. This year’s 2007 African American Pavilion at BookExpo America Reception and Awards Program Keynote Speaker is none other than the legendary Max Rodriguez, Founder of the Harlem Book Fair and Publisher of QBR: The Black Book Review.. More speakers and Pavilion events will be announced over the next few months. The African American Pavilion at BookExpo America was founded in 2004 by: Tony Rose, Amber Communications Group, Inc., Adrienne Ingrum, Adrienne Ingrum, L.L.C. and Niani Colom, Genesis Press. 2004, 2005 and 2006 AFRICAN AMERICAN PAVILION EXHIBITORS INCLUDED: Africa World Press/Red Sea Press; African American Literature Book Club (AALBC.com); Afrikan World Book Distributors; Alight! New York Grit Books; Amber Communications Group Inc.; Aphesis Publishing; Arc Type Press; Austin Publishing; Barry Nix; The Beckham Publications Group Inc.; Blacast Entertainment/ Urbanbooksonline.com; Black Americans In Publishing; Black Issues Book Review; Black Print Publishing; Brooklyn Christian Center; Brown Erotic Publishing; C&B Books Distribution; Color Bridge, LLC; Delores Quinerly Press; FYOS; Genesis Press; Hilton Publishing; Just Like Me Books; Just Us Books, Inc.; K Harris Publishing, Inc.; Kaden Publishing; Kidding Around Entertainment; Lefall and Company; Kinship Press; Literally Speaking Press; Maria Falconer; Mirror-Gibbs Publishing; Nile Publishing; Nunes Productions; People Skills International; Power Play Media; Publishing Associates; Q-Boro Books; Relentless LLC; Ruby Burke; Silver Maple Publications; Strebor Books International; Third World Press; Triple Crown Publications; Urban Ministries; Walk Worthy Press; Who’s Who Publishing; W. James Richardson; Writing for the Lord Ministries. This year’s AAP/BEA associate committee is: Yvonne Rose, Associate Publisher, Amber Communications Group, Inc., / Director; Troy Johnson, Founder of AALBC.com / Exhibitor Relations; Katura Hudson, Director, Just Us Books / Exhibitor relations; Carol Rogers and Brenda Piper, C&B Book Distribution / Exhibitor Relations; Heather Covington, Disilgold.com / Promotions; Phil Andrews, PA Public Relations / Director of Publicity; and Clara Villarosa, African American Book Selling Professionals / Special Events.    BOOK EXPO UPDATE Here is where you will find out the most recent news on Book Expo updates, new exhibitors, special guest speakers and more. We’ve provided a link to all updates on the www.Disilgold.com EVENTS LINK. Updated often.   FOR EXHIBITING INFORMATION: For exhibiting information at the African American Pavilion at BookExpo America contact BEA sales manager Mike Carlucci at 203-840- 5625; Email: mcarlucci@reedexpo.com  , or Tony Rose amberbk@aol.com  with your name, company name and phone number.     Please continue to scroll down.   MEDIA CONTACT: Phil Andrews, PA Public Relations – Director of Publicity, The African American Pavilion at BookExpo America. 718-380-2062 or email: cbbookspr@aol.com   ATTENTION EXHIBITORS @ BOOK EXPO AMERICA: Amber Communications Group, Inc.; Adrienne Ingrum, L.L.C. ; Just Us Books; QBR The Black Book Review; The African American Literary Book Club (AALBC; and BookExpo America Invite………… Independent African American Book Publishers, Self Publishers, Authors, Black Interest Imprints at Major Publishing Houses, Literary Agents, and Publicists to exhibit at the African American Publishers Pavilion at Book Expo America, John Jacob Javits Convention Center, New York City, May 31- June 3, 2007.   African-American Pavilion at Book Expo America 2007 The  4600 square feet of joint exhibit space will showcase African-American books, authors, products and publishers. In 2004 the African-American Pavilion was successfully launched as the largest collective of black publishers ever at Book Expo America. The 2005 numbers were astonishing! The 2006 numbers were phenomenal!! Past exhibitors and attendees include African World Press; Afrikan World Book Distributors; ALight! New York Grit Books; Amber Communications Group, Inc.; Austin Publishing/Kaden Publishing; Blacast Entertainment/Color Bridge, LLC; Black Issues Book Review; Black print Publishing; FYOS Entertainment; Genesis Press; Hilton Publishing; Just Like Me Books; Just Us Books; Literally Speaking Press; Q-Boro Books; Relentless L.L.C.; Strebor Books International; Third World Press; Urban Ministries; Walk Worthy Press; Who’s Who Publishing; Writing For the Lord Ministries. Over the years, booksellers and others have noted how difficult it is to find the African-American Publishing Industry Professionals. The Pavilion centralizes African American books, products and interest in one area, making it easier to find. Also, the Pavilion brings more energy, ambiance, and emphasis to African-American themes at Book Expo America.   The African American Pavilion Package includes (but is not limited) to the following: SAVE IF YOU RESERVE SPACE BY  APRIL 2007. 10*10 package-$3077 (30% Discount off publisher pricing) includes 8 badges. 10*20 package-$5862 (30% Discount off publisher pricing) includes 10 badges. Premium Small Press $2175 (80 sq. ft) NO combining / includes 4 badges. Small Press $1350 (48 sq. ft) NO combining / includes 2 badges Agents $1300 (48 sq. ft) Meeting Room privileges* Publicists $1300 (48 sq. ft) Meeting Room Privileges* No package substitutions. However, pricing is available for just space on 10×10′s and 10×20′s only.   ALL PACKAGES INCLUDE All packages include carpet, (1) draped table and (2) Side chairs. All packages included individual listing on web and official directory. (deadline April 5th) Specific booth location w/in Pavilion will be assigned. Badge allotment determined by size per official show rules. Payment policy: 100% financial commitment w/in 14 days of securing space – NO refunds. Pavilion Show floor signage- (Banner) Recognized as official BEA Pavilion. Pavilion will be promoted in the directory, website, QBR The Black Book Review.   SPECIAL FEATURES FOR 2007 Special exhibitors placement in The African American Pavilion for Children’s Publishers and Self Publishers. Literary agents booth, with private meeting room privileges. Publicists booth, with private meeting room privileges. Listing in Book Expo America master directory. Listing on Book Expo America Website directory. Full page ad in QBR The Black Book Review. For further information on the African American Pavilion and Book Expo America please visit: WWW.BOOKEXPOAMERICA.COM

FOR EXHIBITING INFORMATION For Exhibiting Information please contact Mike Carlucci at 203-840-5625 or email: mcarlucci@reedexpo.com Any questions, thoughts, or suggestions, please email: AMBERBK@AOL.COMThank you. Sincerely,Tony Rose, Publisher/CEO, Amber Communicatons Group, Inc.Adrienne Ingrum, President, Adrienne Ingrum, L.L.C.

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Reviewed by Heather Covington

Critically acclaimed author, Cherlyn Michaels, who brought the literary world the bestselling novel, Counting Through a Stained Glass Window, returns with the highly anticipated First Fridays, a dynamic, exciting, fast paced novel that is by far one of the most entertaining reads of the year, highly energetic and cunningly charming and sexy from beginning to end.

The story plot centers around Naja Rodgers  who creates an  Internet Cafe haven called First Fridays, but she soon attracts Russ’s insightful eye who believes she has a goldmine not only worthy of investing his money in, but possibly courting the naive entrepreneur who falls into the trap of mixing business with pleasure.

 Suddenly, Russ’s plan goes bust and his big time investment backers pull out  of a deal. He decides to steal all former contacts, show his true colors all along, but where does this leave Naja’s and Russ’s former relationship?

 Will Russ join the list of men who prey on entrepreneurial women or will she be able to pick up the broken pieces of their relationship and move on? Wait until you see what happens next! Wait until you see what happens to her business.

First Fridays by Ms. Cherlyn Michaels is  ENGAGING, WELL WRITTEN, and owns an  ORIGINAL PLOT from Hyperion Books that is a PLEASURE TO READ and highly recommended. Visit author at www.CherlynMichaels.com.

RATED **********10 Stars! DisilgoldSOUL Magazine

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Rated 5 Stars! The DLNA

 The “Get PerSOULnal” Interview with Jonathan Luckett

Disilgold: What time do you awake normally every morning? J.L.- I usually wake up between 7 and 8:30, depending on what time I went to bed the night before.

A New York City father witnessed a man suffering from a seizure, and fall onto the traintracks of an oncoming train. He miraculously was able to cover the victim and position him in a narrow groove between the tracks of live electrical rails that one touch will fry a living being instantly. The chances of surviving a case like this are 50/50 because sometimes people may not be so lucky to lay in a flattened position. A bystander standing alongside the platform could only jump for joy to see the men still alive as the train passed. The hero  received $10,000 from Donald Trump, a salute by Mayor Bloomberg and a free all  paid expense round trip to Disney World. He even got a late night interview on the David Letterman show to help spread that act of kindness in New York or sense of altruism, but do you think more New Yorker’s will follow pursuit? After all, it is less likely for people to volunteer to save someone when there is a crowd and New York has millions of folks in the city. What’s your take? Would you jump on the traintracks to save a victim?

Copyright  2007. Heather Covington.

On January 2, 2007, world renown television host and philanthropist, Ms. Oprah Winfrey, along with  divine inspiration from Political Activist Leader Nelson Mandela, opened the “Leadership Academy” in Johannesburg, South Africa for 152 girls personally interviewed by  the humanitarian who promised journalist Diane Sawyer that she would open a school during an interview, and as a woman of her word, accomplished what people thought was an impossible dream. The world got a chance to view the Leadership Academy  which resembles a place little ones could only imagine in fairytale books, and celebrated along with the very fortunate  hand selected girls from over 5, 200 applicants.The grand opening brought out lifetime friends, Mariah Carey, Chris Tucjer and Tina Turner to name a few supporters who were there by Oprah’s side for one of the most outstanding  generous deeds  accomplished by an African American women in history with over 40 million dollars donated for the facility, and complete with motivational commodities like a beauty salon, theater, and even yoga classes for youth who may be our future engineers, doctors, teachers and scientists. Oprah makes us proud, speaks with grace  during a month that celebrates the birthday of another great African-American leader, Dr.Martin Luther King, Jr,  and by mentioning in her own words,”she wanted to create a place of inspiration for young girls” and minus the oppression she experienced because of her race. When asked how she selected the fortunate young girls, she mentions she looked for “indefinable qualities that spell, I can, I am, I WILL, succeed. ” The day before the grand announcement of Oprah Winfrey’s triumphant journey to Africa among her many great deeds, she was named as DisilgoldSOUL Magazine’s Most Beautiful Woman in the World. Just a few days later, Oprah commented on her personal struggles as a woman discriminated against because of her black features. She commented on how beautiful the students of African were who shared her same features. In a sense, supporting these students has motivated her to continue giving. Oprah is setting grounds that are more than an inspiration but remarkable and unprecedented. With all Oprah has accomplished, a Nobel Peace Prize is not enough to reward this great woman in history as hundreds of thousands of people have petitioned in honor of Oprah Winfrey from all nationalities. People are suggesting,  a national holiday  be honored in her name, and perhaps Mother’s Day, because she is the “Mother of Inspiration” to all great souls and those on the way. January 2nd, “ a great “OPRAMOMENT” in history. Share your “Oprahmoment” or good deed where your words, voice, and actions “MADE A DIFFERENCE.”