By LMReviews on Sep 21, 2008 in Multicultural Contributors, Multicultural Writing | 1 Comment
Sable Lit Reviews in collaboration with EDC Creations Presents … Pat G’Orge Walker–Christian Comedy Titles: Cruisin’ On Desperation and Somewhat Saved Website: http://www.sisterbetty.com or http://aalbc.com/authors/pat.htm Pat G’Orge-Walker (pronounced Gee-or-jay) is in a league of her own. This accomplished Christian author and comedienne has an amazing mind and talent for turning her observations of church and black [...]
By LMReviews on Sep 20, 2008 in Multicultural Writing, Writing/Freelancing | Comments Off
For many writers, it would be highly suitable to be left to churn out high quality books and leave the marketing to publishers and the publicity professionals. However, when readers partake of an emotionally provoking piece of prose, it is only natural to want to show appreciation and gain further understanding of the fine wordsmith [...]
By LMReviews on Sep 19, 2008 in Multicultural Writing, Writing/Freelancing | 1 Comment
As writers, reading critiques and reviews of our written product is often one of the hardest parts of the game. What kind of person signs up to be praised, criticized and scrutinized for every thought they ever commit to paper? While having a tough skin is necessary to survive the writing industry, no writer [...]
By LMReviews on Sep 19, 2008 in Multicultural Events | Comments Off
Title: BET Black College Tour Location: Frankfort, Kentucky Description: Occuring at Kentucky State University in its 7th year, BET hosts the back to school college tour. Support BET as it creates excitement and social activites while boosting community awareness regarding the longevity of US Historically Black Colleges. For more information about the tour locations see: [...]
By LMReviews on Sep 18, 2008 in Multicultural Lit Reviews | Comments Off
In Jean P. Sasson’s book Princess, Sultana Al Sa’ud of Saudi Arabia is not the stereotypical daughter of Arab royalty. Right away, Sasson, an American who lived in Riyadh for many years and a long-time friend of the Princess, shows us how important honor and image are in the villages of Arabia as well as [...]
By LMReviews on Sep 17, 2008 in Multicultural Events | Comments Off
Title: BET Black College Tour Location: Wilberforce, Ohio Description: Occuring at Central State University in its 7th year, BET hosts the back to school college tour. Support BET as it creates excitement and social activites while boosting community awareness regarding the longevity of US Historically Black Colleges. For more information about the tour locations see: [...]
By LMReviews on Sep 17, 2008 in Multicultural Lit Reviews, Multicultural Writing | 2 Comments
As a newly published author I was becoming very perplexed by some of the reviews I was receiving. My book is relatively short at a little over 130 pages, but in writing it that way, I felt I gave myself many options for sequels. I wanted it to be about the journey taken when [...]
By LMReviews on Sep 16, 2008 in Uncategorized | 6 Comments
This marks the first entry question for the Hispanic Hertiage Month Book Giveaway Contest. You will be provided with a question, a few clues, and the answer in a scrambled form. There is only one possible answer. Each week for four weeks, a new question and its supporting details will be provided. At least one [...]
By LMReviews on Sep 15, 2008 in Uncategorized | Comments Off
Today sparks the launch of Sable Lit Reviews’ observance of Hispanic Heritage Month with a Book Giveaway contest sponsored by Hachette Book Group. The contest runs from September 15th through October 15th. Enter to win 8 of Hachette’s bestselling literary contributions to the Hispanic Culture. Up to five winners will be selected after the contest [...]
By LMReviews on Sep 14, 2008 in Multicultural Contributors, Multicultural Writing | 1 Comment
Well, it’s Sunday and the last day of Donna Hill’s Virtual Booktour here at Sable Lit Reviews. While I am sorry to see it end, I must say I have learned a lot from Ms. Hill and enjoyed her insights a great deal. As promised the following is the last of this weekend’s Donna Hill [...]