Sable Lit Reviews

Last year I took an e-class on increasing sexual tension in my works in progress and I found the information to be very helpful. As a matter of fact, I still have the lectures and other class materials. Anyway, the course facilitator, Mary Buckham, has asked that if I felt the class was beneficial, could [...]

Title: Henrietta Vinton Davis Day Location: Landover, Maryland Description: Today honors Henrietta Vinton Davis, the first African American to work at the DC Recorder of Deeds office before Frederick Douglass. She also had a career as an actor, elocutionist, dramatic reader and impressionist. Date: 2008-08-25

      Earlier this year, I participated in the Grown & Sexy broadcast of the Black Authors Network on Blogtalk Radio. Amidst the sexy titles and erotic explorations came real conversations about definitions of sexuality.          • What makes one homosexual?          • Are you bisexual or just a freak?          •Can a person be “on the [...]

      During an election year, a potential candidate’s perceived flaws and strengths are put on display for all to see. The public scrutiny is not limited to the candidate alone, but is broadened to include the people closest to the contenders. It reinforces the meaning of the old proverb, “Birds of a Feather Flock Together.”       [...]

Title: 8th Annual Peachtree Latin Festival Location: Underground Atlanta, Georgia Description: Enjoy the food, parades and live Latin performances showcased at the 8th Annual event. For more information see: http://www.festivalpeachtreelatino.com Start Time: 09:00 Date: 2008-08-24 End Time: 19:30

Title: Virginia Black Expo Location: Hampton, Virginia Description: Join the likes of Omar Tyree, Nia Long and Lamman Rucker at the fourth annual Virginia Black Expo in Hampton, Virginia. Targeting the African American community, this year’s focus is on exploring the digital industry. There will be keynote speakers, performances, competitions, coaching workshops and a Mid [...]

Title: Sister Betty One of A Kind Gospel Comedy Experience Location: Killeen, Texas Description: Join Sister Betty from the hilarious Sister Betty book series, Sister Betty! God’s Calling You Again! and comedian Minister D’Lo at the Killeen Civic and Conference Center for a night of hilarity on the Somewhat Saved Church Folks Comedy Tour. For [...]

       Earlier this year marked the 40th anniversary of the assassination of Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. The recognition of this dark event in history is remembered amidst a series of potential political firsts. Both sides speak to the transformation King’s fight has created which brings us to this juncture. Only Rev. King had the [...]

Title: Viva Chicago Latin Music Festival Location: Chicago, Illinois Description: Sponsored by Best Buy, enjoy the vibrant Latin music festival as it showcases local, national and international talent in the various Latin music genres that include salsa, reggaeton, mariachi, norteña, Spanish pop y más. For more information about admission, see http://www.vivachicago.us Start Date: 2008-08-23 Start [...]

 Once the hard work of writing your literary masterpiece is finished and it has landed a contract, you are set to embark on your national book tour and countless standing-room-only book signings. Then the only thing left to do is to hit the writers’ conference and talk show circuit.      While this may be the sequence of events in an [...]