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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: MEDIA MOGUL HEATHER COVINGTON GOES LIVE ON DENISE TURNEY RADIO PROGRAM ON BLOG TALK RADIO @ 11AM NY TIME TODAY
(NEW YORK, NEW YORK)- November 7, 2009- Undisputed Media Mogul and “Queen of Online Media,” Heather Covington “The Literary HEAT” aka “America’s Literary Diva” goes live on author Denise Turney’s Radio Show on Blog Talk Radio on November 7, 2009 at 11am, Saturday morning today for a worldwide exclusive one hour interview on her” Personal Self-Publishing & Marketing Success Secrets.”
A self-made publisher, distributor and promoter, Heather Covington began her literary career as a poet with 3 poetry chap books she made with a book binding machine to meet the costs of a newly purchased home/ business in New York. No one thought she would make it and folks said, “Poetry won’t sell!”
Attaining the American Dream was one feat accomplished that defied all odds, but maintaining productivity proved to be a challenge for years to come as a teacher who refused to leave her passion and life long committment and gift for teaching youth how to read.
Today she is on her way to launching a self-illustrated children’s book series that may prove that when you “Hold on to Your Dreams,” you will not only win the race, but “DESIGN YOU AND OWN YOUR SUCCESS,” a term she coined over at her thriving website at www.disilgold.com.
Heather Covington says, “Too many authors have great stories to share and if I can help one author or artist share their legacy daily as others did for me then my legacy as one of the greatest African -American promoters online has been fulfilled in the name of serving and “Giving Back” to others. I embrace those who take on this task which is like second skin to me and why the audience enjoys visiting and supporting writers and artists. This mission isn’t fueled by hype. It’s fueled with love. I get home by half a day after teaching my beautiful kindergartners who give me a thumbs up or thumbs down when I make up stories and poems and have a lot of time on my hands, so I am putting it to worthwhile use by supporting the African-American litrerary community. Not everyone will support, but that’s okay… there are millions more who will. I am not afraid to discover new marketing challenges.”
With a strong spiritual foundation, faith and innovation, she carved a niche in media as the creator of Disilgold SOUL Magazine Annual YOUnity Guild of America Awards Online celebrated by her Literary Legends Ball Online (since 2003); and all while living by and sharing her own 5 Principles of Success Formula such as 1. Professionalism 2 Integrity 3. Quality 4. Staying true to one’s mission and 5. “Giving Back” to others in the literary community.
It’s hard to believe that Heather spearheaded her foundation the day she graduated from highschool and has silently accomplished as much as many lifetime legendary figures in less than a decade as well as managed to publish books every year while supporting others.
As a Nationally Certified Reading and Math Specialist, her honest and “Personal Reviews” became the most sought in the literary industry. Soon her “Get PerSOULnal” Interviews after the launch of her trademarked PERSOULNALITIES™ poetry book series proved to be a winning formula for connecting her readers with her base.
Right before America’s eyes, her fans and supporters watched the Bronx Poetry Diva transform into a mega-media powerhouse with a simple site, virtually no business background and a strong business savvy mode of networking and unifying people.
The media and awards Heather Covington has obtained has set trends for all that is obtainable when you stay focused on your craft.
Serving as the publicity director, host and awards official of major literary events in the African-American community such as the Harlem Book Fair, African-American Pavilion at BOOK EXPO, YOUnity Guild of America Awards, some of the most renowned literary events recognized by national media and spearheading literary pavilions for the Circle of Sisters Expo and many successful venues attracting tens and thousands of guests, she now designs her very own “Self-Publishing & Marketing” Sign and Dine Venues, NY as launched since 1999 when she created the Disilgold Literary Network Association.
Amicably impressed upon the literary community as a trendsetter for her marketing savvy and even personal fashion savvy which she doesn’t mind at all, Heather Covington is the lady who published her 400 page business biography at inception of her business in The Disilgold Way: Countdown 101 From Writer to Self-Publisher, giving meaning to the term, “It’s not history if it’s not written down and published.
“Just some of Heather Covington’s innovative marketing themes which have made headline news in major media, on tv, radio and standard print newspaper publications which she originally spearheaded include:
The YOUnity Reviewers Book Club Worldwide, the launch of the 1st 100 page full color African -American Literary magazine in print featuring top reviewed books, the DSG BROWN PAGES DIRECTORY (1999), The Book Party online, her personalized Disilgold SOUL Magazine Signature Award Covers for 5 star author media kits, Katrina Literary Collective, the inception of the e-PRESSRELEASEBLASTER newsletter as one of the 1st users of Constant Contact newsletters, annual Bronx Poetry Hip Hop Promo Cds w/ promotions of Disilgold advertised books, The Self-Publishing and Marketing Workshop Online and creation of the YOUnity Guild Awards celebrated by the Literary Legends Ball Online; noted historically as the 1st and largest African-American Literary & Multi-Media Awards Show both offline and offline.
In 2006, she documented the history of several hundred women in African-American literature known to her in a book called, Literary Divas: The Top 100+ Most Admired African American Women in Literature earning her the original name of ” The Literary Diva” first heard anywhere and shared among other featured Literary Divas as in the work today. One year later, the book went on to earn Heather Covington a NAACP IMAGE AWARD nomination and her own tv show viewed by over 17 million viewers on the former Black Family Channel called Literary Living.
A pioneering force who has graciously booked hundreds of authors on stage and even given up her own mic as the host for new authors to host venues, her network, awards show, bookclub, first nationally televised tv show devoted to African American literature, mumerous reviews, interviews, photography of over 80,000 photos of literary artists worldwide and footage hold the history of the African American literary community at large.
Her book title, Literary Divas is featured in some of the most renown literary figures biographies to date like Carol Mackey, Karen E. Quinones Miller, Tee C. Royal and many others she shares admiration as fellow mentors to her soul and supporters since day one.
Personal tragedy and unlikely circumstances almost toppled her thriving business, but she remained focused and never mentioned all she endured, pain and struggles in believing in her own principles that those who support will be there when you reach the top and those who never did will be gone.
Fast on her way to becoming the “first African American Billionaire Poet,” her self-fulfilling prophecy may unfold without warning, but she has a mission to complete as she spearheads her innovative God’s 24 Hour One Million Makeover Global Challenge inviting writers to share their personal mission of change in 24 hours daily before the international release of her triple threat makeover book series including, God’s 24 Hour Makeover: The Emergency Repair Contract to Complete Joy, Millionaire Marketing, and The LiteraryDish Cook book.
In 2010 she ends the YOUnity Guild Awards after a decade of supporting African American Literary Artists to find more time to dedicate to publishing books and work on her children’s book series. It has truly been a “DECADIUM OF EXCELLENCE” for the promoter who tirelessly searched for the best-of-the best in every domain and now sails off to be the MOGUL writer she was destined to be.
Heather Covington’s new mission begins on her www.LiteraryDish.com blog hosted by www.Disilgold.com where she will continue to infuse promotions of artists and writers along with daily inspiration and motivation for writers through her ASK HEATHER column series inviting questions on how to succeed in the literary industry no matter if you are mainstream or an indpendent author.
She shows THE DISILGOLD WAY and asks artists one question, ARE YOU READY? Visit Heather Covington’s personal author website at www.Literarydiva.com.
Listen to live Blog Talk Radio media player on www.disilgold.com today. Call in to ask your questions.
Denise Turney is the author of A Long Walk Up and Radio Hose of “Off the Shelf” hosted by www.BlogTalkRadio.com
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heather Covington is the prettiest blogger on the net. I said it.
That’s a cute host too. Where she at? Kidding with ya ma.
I just want to wrap those legs around me girl. Gorgeous. Forget promotions, marry me.HAhaha!
Representin us well but you haven’t been to the meetings. Come on back! We miss you queen.
Got your email. Love this. Do the thing Heather. Good luck.
Tuning in lady. Can’t wait to hear your marketing tips. Sure do need them.
Sweet!
Where have you been all my life ma! Damn! Fine as hell.