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Upcoming Event: Urban Book Authors and Writers of America Book Fair

The UBAWA Book Fair is an evolutionary groundbreaking annual celebration of the influence of African American literature within the urban arts and in mainstream culture.
Become a part of this historic transformative event.
Date: Saturday, October 31, 2015 from 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM (EDT)Location: Bronx Museum of the Arts, 1040 Grand Concourse, Bronx, NY 10456For a list of participating authors, visit www.ubawa.org
For More Details: Contact Urban Books Authors and Writers of America
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Virtual Book Tour - The Serial Dater by Georgina Hannan

Title: Serial Dater
Author: Georgina Hannan
Genre: Romantic Comedy
Release Date: Friday 25th September 2015
Anna is under thirty, beautiful and owns her own editing company – so why is it so hard for her to get past the first date?


Anna loves the thrill of the chase and is fast becoming a serial dater. However her work pressures and her waiving faith in love have made her narrow her dating down to just one a week – will that help her focus on the men and find one who captures her interest? Or will the men continue to disappoint?

Follow Anna as she experiences good, bad and the ugly all being witnessed and enjoyed by a stander by. Will he help her find love or push her into giving up?




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Georgina Hannan was born and lives in the family home in Surrey, England. 
She has always had a vivid imagination and has been writing since she was thirteen years old.
 She is now a self-published author of the Cursed Trilogy and she is also a Project Manager for an IT Company. 
Georgina has always had a passion for writing, however her pursuit began after a story assignment during school. She finished her first story when she was fourteen and after lending it to people she received good feedback. However at the time she wrote only in notebooks and on paper and as a result that copy was lost. She is in the long process of rewriting this story. 
Georgina’s inspirations and imagination surprises even herself sometimes when story ideas fly in from every direction. She definitely has a lot of books coming your way in the future. She loves to hear from readers, writers and publishers so please do get in touch with her.
Happy Reading!
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Meet Peter Mack, Author of Five Published Novels

Peter Mack, AuthorPeter Mack is the author of five published novels, beginning with A NEIGHBORLY AFFAIR (Tru Life Publishing 2009). His latest release is book one of the DIRTY LICKS trilogy.  The author writes with respect and love for the art of creative fiction. The underlying theme of his novels is that of love and loyalty.
His titles include A NEIGHBORLY AFFAIR, THE SEDUCTION OF AYANA CHERRY, AYANA CHERRY & THE TABERNACLE GLORIOUS, AYANA CHERRY: #LOYAL, and DIRTY LICKS.

All novels are available as eBook and in paperback. Available at most bookstores and on Amazon.com









A Neighborly Affair
The Seduction of Ayana Cherry
Ayana Cherry & The Tabernacle Glorious
Dirty Licks
Ayana: #Loyal



Peter Mack213.458.9198
"Live Rich Die Ready"

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Blur Blitz Tour - Death by Romance by Anne Kennison

Anne will be awarding a $20 Amazon or B/N GC to a randomly drawn winner via Rafflecopter during the tour, and a $20 Amazon or B/N GC to a randomly drawn host.
a Rafflecopter giveaway

BLURB

Excerpt
The coroner stood up and backed away from the car to give Ryan a clear view into the front seat.

 “Single bullet through the head.”
“Robbery?”
“Nope. His wallet is in his back pocket. Nearly a thousand bucks in cash.”
“That’s more than the balance in my savings account. Guess I should have been a titan of industry instead of a lowly crime fighter.” Ryan paused, wondering briefly what it would be like to have that much money in his wallet. He shrugged off the thought. “Suicide?”
“Nope. No gun. This snow is going to make the investigation a real bitch, isn’t it?”
“They’re never easy, are they?” Ryan removed his hat and peered into the car. “Jesus, what a mess.” The detective ran his fingers through his hair, set the hat back on his head, and gave the crown a sound tap as if to lodge it firmly in place. He slowly and carefully surveyed the area. Red and blue lights from patrol cars splashed across the snow as men and women in uniform, beneficiaries of the industry of homicide, went about their business. The corpses of those who died mysteriously meant job security for cops, coroners, lab techs.
Ryan was tired of it. He was tired of the death, tired of the greed. Tired of the dark side of humanity. Maybe retirement wasn’t such a bad idea after all.
Ryan reached into his pocket and, with as much thought as he gave breathing, popped the top off the antacid bottle that was always in his pocket, extracted two tablets, tossed them into his mouth, and chewed. He turned his attention back to Sommerville. “Who found the body?”
AUTHOR Bio
Anne Kennison’s unique plot twist comes from a fertile imagination honed by 20-plus years as a trusts and estates attorney. Now retired from the practice of law, Anne lives in Richmond, Virginia, with her husband Dale and two Ragdoll cats Grady and Elliott. When she’s not writing the sequel to Death by Romance, Anne loves to travel, dabble in photography, and spend time with her two adorable granddaughters.
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Virtual Book Tour - Outside by Michelle Mankin

Outside(Rock Stars, Surf and Second Chances)by Michelle MankinGenre: Contemporary Romance

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Rock Stars, Surf and Second Chances
When handsome California surf god Lincoln Savage suddenly rolls into Ocean Beach like a rogue wave, shy beauty Simone Bianchi’s foundation is shaken. No longer under the thumb of her domineering father, she’s made a simple quiet life for herself and her fluffy fourteen pound Havanese pup running a surf shop in her hometown of OB. Long ago she gave up her dreams for a future with Linc.
But now the notorious lead singer of the Dirt Dogs has returned, and Simone is reluctant to admit that she’s still vulnerable to his killer dimpled smile and easy charm. She finds that although she’s stowed away the mementos, it hasn’t been as easy to erase the memories of their epic summer love.
It seems he hasn’t forgotten, either.
Is the recording contract he’s offering merely a pretense?
Or does he have something more in mind?
Does he really believe that they can just pick up where they left off, despite all the bad luck and heartache?
And is she willing to risk everything again for one last chance at love?
**It is a contemporary romance. An affirming coming of age love story that spans 15 years in 3 parts taking the characters from mid thirties in the present to the past when they are twenty then back to the present again. It has sex scenes but it is not erotica.
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Michelle Mankin, Author
Michelle Mankin is the Amazon bestselling author of the Black Cat Records series of novels. Romance with subtext. Reimagining classic stories with sexy rock stars and thought provoking issues.
Love Evolution, Love Revolution, and Love Resolution are a BRUTAL STRENGTH centered trilogy, combining the plot underpinnings of Shakespeare with the drama, excitement, and indisputable sexiness of the rock 'n roll industry.
Things take a bit of an edgier, once upon a time turn with the TEMPEST series. These pierced, tatted, and troubled Seattle rockers are young and on the cusp of making it big, but with serious obstacles to overcome that may prevent them from ever getting there.
Rock stars, myths, and legends collide with paranormal romance in a totally mesmerizing way in the MAGIC series.
Catch the perfect wave with irresistible surfers in the ROCK STARS, SURF AND SECOND CHANCES series.
When Michelle is not prowling the streets of her Texas town listening to her rock music much too loud, she is putting her daydreams down on paper or traveling the world with her family and friends, sometimes for real, and sometimes just for pretend as she takes the children to school and back.
BRUTAL STRENGTH series:
Love EvolutionLove RevolutionLove ResolutionLove Rock’ollection
TEMPEST series:
Irresistible RefrainEnticing InterludeCaptivating BridgeRelentless RhythmTempest Raging
Riveting Remix. A Tempest Brutal Strength Mashup. Fall 2015
Tempting Tempo
Scandalous Beat
The MAGIC Series:
STRANGE MAGIC:
Part One: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00SIGC26IPart Two: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00RU3NNX6
DREAM MAGIC: January 2015
TWISTED MAGIC: coming soon
ROCK STARS, SURF AND SECOND CHANCES series:
Outside: July 19, 2015: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00YLPMB8E
Riptide
Oceanside
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Announcing The 14th Annual Sister to Sister Fitness Festival

OCTOBER 3, 20158:30AM-12:00PM  
Sister to Sister Fitness Festival

LOCATION: ALAN E. SIMS CEDAR HILL RECREATION CENTER
310 EAST PARKERVILLE ROAD
CEDAR HILL, TEXAS 75104

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Jacques Laventureâ™ Jacques Laventureâ™’s Mission Statement is dedicated to enhancing an individual's personal enrichment and community unity through food, fitness and entertainment.

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CELL: 214-475-0661

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Bringing Back Our T-shirt Collection with a Different Focus

We have been in the dating business since 1986, which started out as a pen pal and introduction service through snail mail, and grew into a global service for people searching for love, romance, marriage and other activities on the World Wide Web.
Our mission has always been to bring people of all colors, ages (18+), ethnicities, religions and lifestyles together, whether it is for romance, dating, marriage, friendship or networking.
We have seen the challenges that men and women face when they meet someone, whether online or through traditional methods. Many begin to develop a relationship with that person, and eventually choose to take their relationship to the next level.
It is not our duty to preach what consenting adults should do when it comes to engaging in sex or other high risk activities. What we try to do is make people aware as to how their actions may lead to serious, long-term health problems and diseases, which can have a major impact on a relationship and society at large.
So we have decided to re-launch our T-shirt collection with non-offensive, humorous, and thought-provoking messages that will promote HIV/AIDS/STDs awareness and prevention, and draw attention to other diseases, such as breast cancer and colon cancer. It is hope that these messages will encourage people to be their own advocate when it comes to their health. 
An apparel printing process called Direct-to-Garment is used on the tees creating very soft, durable, full color and environmentally friendly gear.
The tees are unisex and are available in sizes XS (in some limited cases) to 3XL and are shipped worldwide.
For more information and to place your order, please visit The Tee Store
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Why I wrote Forbidden Dance by Stella Eromonsere-Ajanaku

Many marriages are cracking, some are on the verge of falling off the cliff, and others have ended in separation and divorce.
It takes two people to make the marriage work. However, at some point in any marriage, only one person will seem to put in time, effort and passion. And at other times, it flips, until both parties realize they need each other to make their marriage bloom.
Like so many other women in her shoes, Alero Thomson from Forbidden Dance had given up hope on enjoying a loving marriage with her husband, Kyle. She was desperately unhappy and miserable.
Alero found a new lover, and a new life. But the new man was not the same man she tied the knot with at the altar. Hope must be kept alive as long as we live because miracles still happen every day, just as it did for Alero and Kyle.
I wrote Forbidden Dance in the hope that many women who are on the verge of divorce would reconsider, and give their marriage another shot.
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Alero folded her arms across her chest. “You’re wasting your precious time Kyle. Our marriage is dead and I attended the funeral in London. As usual, you were absent, but it didn’t stop the proceedings. So, move on. I have done the same.”
Kyle’s handsome face was fiery red in a flash, and his eyes shot daggers at her. “Can I have an ice pack for my nose, please?”
Even her hardened heart took pity on him. His shirt collar hung askew. She retrieved an ice pack from the freezer and gave it to him, avoiding his gorgeous angry eyes. There was no point staring at his exotic features. He could wrap her round his handsome face anytime he liked. But she was over his charm.
Kyle’s eyes travelled straight to her fingers. “Your rings are gone.” She splayed out her bare fingers. “I threw them in the drain where they belong.”
Her husband flinched. “You didn’t have to do that, Alero. I screwed things up pretty bad. But it is not over with us.”
A bitter grin spread across her face. “Us? There has been no us for a long time. I sat in your empty house in the hope you’ll come to your senses, instead-”
About the Author Stella, loves writing romance novels that are as intriguing and flirty as they are entertaining. The witty dialogue between the characters keep you thoroughly entertained. Flirty & Feisty Romance Novels are a wide range of toe-curling, skin-tingling romance books with compelling characters who have heart and soul.
The stories are set in fascinating Africa, enticing Europe and enchanting America and are dotted with unexpected twists, turns and conflicts. If you want to cuddle up and relax, grab a copy, travel with the characters and sail away to Pleasure Island. The stories cure boredom and relieve stress.
In 2010, Stella created Flirty & Feisty Romance Novels. Her first contemporary romance novel; Loitering Shadows was published in May 2010. Stormy Defense, Beyond the Lady, The Gardener’s Ice Maiden, Sparkling Dawn, Husband to Rent, Stolen Valentine Kiss (Holiday Series #1) & Kiss My Lips (Holiday Series #2) are part of Flirty & Feisty Contemporary Romance Novels. Royal Cowries (Cowries Series #1) is her first historical romance.
On Stella’s writing desk at the moment, are three exciting romance stories.
Stella is married to her gorgeous best friend and lover and they are blessed with two teenage children. They live in London, UK.
In her leisure time, Stella goes swimming, reads romance novels, goes to the Cinema with her family, and watches TV.

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Forbidden Dance
A steamy hot novellaAuthor: Stella Eromonsere-AjanakuGenre: Romance/Contemporary/Interracial/Multicultural Add to Goodreads
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Author: Stella Eromonsere-AjanakuGenre: Romance/Contemporary/Interracial/Multicultural
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Release Date: Wednesday 15th July 2015
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Virtual Book Tour - Violet Chain by J Kahele

Welcome to my tour stop of Violet Chain by J Kahele!  This is a contemporary romance novel.  The tour runs from August 24 - 28 with reviews and excerpts.


About the book:


After catching her fiancé with another woman at their engagement party, Violet Townsend's world is turned upside down.

Desperate to numb the pain, she falls into the arms of charming, young entrepreneur Chain Alexander.

Chain, a notorious womanizer of Philadelphia, not looking for anything more than a night of pleasure with a woman, is drawn to Violet instantly. There is something about her that he needs and wants so desperately and it’s not just sex.

But Violet is resistant. Can she open her heart again after having it broken so brutally? And more importantly, should she?

This book is intended for mature audiences only!



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The silent communication in her eyes, the stillness of her body told me she knew I was hurting.

Her hand cupped the nape of my neck. “It’s okay, I’m here—I’m here,” she whispered as she kissed each tear on my cheek.

She slanted her mouth to capture mine and kissed me slowly as her hand curled around my body, pulling me against hers. I drew a breath and held it as her lips caressed my neck.

I was falling.

Deeply.

Unconditionally.

In love with her.

A chill swept across me as the warmth of her body left mine and she sat up, sliding off the t-shirt I had given her to wear to bed, then slid on top of me. Her deft fingers slipped beneath the waistband of my boxers, light kisses raining from her lips against my skin as she moved down my body, sliding my boxers off and throwing them to the side. She reached to the nightstand to grab a condom, when my hand stopped hers. I wanted to feel all of her—bare.

Her eyes blinked hard as I flipped her over and slid on top of her.

As our sleek bodies moved feverishly against each other, I held her tight, wanting to remember the smell of her hair, the touch of her skin, the taste of her lips. This was where I wanted to be, this was where I belonged, buried inside of her.

As we found our release together, her body fell limp against mine and I wrapped my arms around her, never wanting to let her go. I raised my head to look down at her and could see tears forming in her eyes and I knew for that moment, she was completely mine and I was hers. And I knew I was ruined, I would never feel the same way about another woman as I felt about Violet.  I kissed her softly on the lips.


ABOUT THE AUTHOR

I am a proud mother of three daughters who are my absolute complete existence. I write to relieve the scattered thoughts that stream through my mind, constantly. My biggest downfall is that I am a huge procrastinator, which makes my life at times hectic!



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Announcing Dee Crane's "Confessions" Stage Play

August 29, 2015

Starring Tony Grant from the Tyler Perry's "Love Thy Neighbor"
LOCATION: 1110 FABONS ST. FORT WORTH, TEXAS 76104
NEED MORE INFORMATION CALL: 682-999-5429
CLICK HERE FOR YOUR TICKETS!!!