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Black Women with Natural Hair - A Conversation with Denise Bolds on Blog Talk Radio

At 1pm (Central) on Wednesday, 2/10/10, I'm scheduled to speak with Denise Bolds about natural hair, Black women and my latest novel, A NATURAL WOMAN.

The conversation will occur on BlogTalkRadio. If you'd like to listen, please visit the following link . . .

A Natural Queen Black Women with Natural Hair Black Women Empowered 2/10/2010 - Denise Bolds on Blog Talk Radio

If you'd like to join the conversation or ask questions, the call in number is (347) 857-2381.

Staying Busy . . . Behind The Scenes

No, as of late, I haven't been blogging much. However, I am staying busy. I've started a new writing project and I spend the bulk of my free "online" time on Facebook (facebook.com/lori.johnson1).

Recently, I learned A Natural Woman was featured in the December issue of BLACDetroit magazine (see page 15 / BLACdetroit.com). It was both an honor and a thrill to see my book on the same "Hot On The Shelf" page as the 35th Anniversary Edition of The Black Book and Amiri Baraka's latest--Razor.

I'm...

Natural Women: Our Hair, Our Stories (Treasure's Story)

Natural Women: Our Hair, Our Stories (S. "Treasure" W.)

(S."Treasure" W.'s Story) S. Treasure w.

Background / I am a 28 year old mother of four beautiful children. I am a native of Savannah, GA, who now resides in Warner Robins, GA. I am an author with three published works under my belt.

Hairstyle / At the present time I wear my hair in a natural, baby 'fro. My hair has been natural for about five years now. The decision was made final--after much contemplation--when I was pregnant with my ...

Give It Up For The Fellas!

If you listen to people they will attempt to convince you that men (African American men, in particular) don't read, buy books or attend book signings. I know better, if only because I've seen and experienced otherwise. The pictures below don't even capture all of the men who attended or stopped by my Memphis booksignings in December. Johnnie BlueMemphis, TN / December 2009From Lori's Picture Collection
The gentleman dressed in red (Johnnie Blue) is someone I met last year at one of my...

Being Prepared For The Unexpected . . .

A Few Members of the Jackson, TN Branch

of the Page Turners Book Club

Memphis, Dec. 2009

From Lori's Picture Collection

As a new author, you soon learn that book signings and author events seldom go as planned or expected. My best advice to the uninitiated is to shore up on your flexibility, patience and resilience because you will no doubt be needing all of those things and then some.

The pictures in this post are from a reading and discussion of my debut novel, After The Dance, which took ...

Just An Overview . . . From My 2009 Mid-South December Book Signings

Yes, I'm back in Charlotte. Brought a cold back with me. But I wanted to post a few pics from my Memphis & Southaven events. I'll have to fill you in on the details later . . . Damika is one of my favorite fans from the Mid-South Area.From Lori's Picture CollectionMemphis / Dec. 2009 Me & my homegirl, Charlotte. We attended LeMoyne-Owen Collegetogether back in the day and we've been the best of friends ever since!From Lori's Picture CollectionBooks-A-Million / Southaven, MS / Dec

Just An Overview . . . From My 2099 Mid-South December Book Signings

Yes, I'm back in Charlotte. Brought a cold back with me. But I wanted to post a few pics from my Memphis & Southaven events. I'll have to fill you in on the details later . . . Damika is one of my favorite fans from the Mid-South Area.From Lori's Picture CollectionMemphis / Dec. 2009 Me & my homegirl, Charlotte. We attended LeMoyne-Owen Collegetogether back in the day and we've been the best of friends ever since!From Lori's Picture CollectionBooks-A-Million / Southaven, MS / Dec

Still On Holiday . . .

Yeah, I'm still off enjoying old friends and family members.

Just so you know, the A Natural Woman signings in the Memphis area EXCEPTIONALLY WELL! I sold out at the Books-A-Million (in Southaven, MS) and at the Waldenbooks (Wolf-Chase Galleria) in Memphis. Also, had a ball with the Page Turner Book Club Members who turned out to discussion my debut novel, After The Dance.

Upon my return, look for me to post a few pictures . . .

HAPPY HOLIDAYS . . . I'M OFF HAVING A MERRY CHRISTMAS!

Online Chat About A NATURAL WOMAN

One of my online buddies, Pamella Robinson, has generously offered to host an online discussion of my lastest novel, A NATURAL WOMAN.

The chat is scheduled for Saturday, December 12 at 5 pm eastern time ( 4 pm central). If you'd like to participate in the discussion, ask questions or make comments, all you need is an AOL account with a screen name (or an AIM account). To sign up for an account or to join the discussion, click on the following link:

A Natural Woman / Sat., Dec. 12, 5 pm est...