News From The Michigan Literary Network | Aug 28, 2009

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• Catch Authors Tracie Christian & Adra Young at the State Fairgrounds TODAY
• DETROIT READS! Literacy Walk @ The RiverWalk FRIDAY AUG 28TH
• Pam Perry and Le’Vive
• Online Conference – DAY FIVE -SELF PUBLISHING – August 27, 2009
• “EchoVerse Poetry | The Re:Boot (Labor Day Weekend)” on Friday, September 4 at 9:00pm.
• BREAKING NEWS: YOUR ACTION NEEDED from Artserve
• Fw: United We Serve the Arts: Tell Your Story
• Susan Taylor at the Detroit Public Library Sept 8th
• fwd: Book Swaps: The Future Of The Literary Event?
• Publish That Book at the Pen to Paper 2009! No More Excuses
• Writing Fiction Right from novelist Gail Gaymer Martin – New Views on Characterization
• ONLINE DISCUSSION ALL DAY LONG: Self Publishing Your Book

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Pam Perry and Le’Vive Posted: 27 Aug 2009 10:17 PM PDT Pam Perry and Le’Vive Originally uploaded by pamperry1Get your groove back, be innovative, creative – and my goodness – get your body magic. Readers are leaders and writers need to look good and FEEL good – in order be creative. See www.drop3sizes.com/pamperry and call me.

Online Conference – DAY FIVE -SELF PUBLISHING – August 27, 2009 Posted: 27 Aug 2009 12:03 PM PDT ONLINE CONFERENCEAugust 23-29, 2009 DAY FIVE – August 27, 2009 SELF PUBLISHING  Welcome to the 5th day of the conference. This day is dedicated to all the self published authors and those who are thinking about self publishing. This is the day to ask all the questions burning in your head about self

“EchoVerse Poetry | The Re:Boot (Labor Day Weekend)” on Friday, September 4 at 9:00pm. Posted: 27 Aug 2009 11:53 AM PDT Johnny invited you to “EchoVerse Poetry | The Re:Boot (Labor Day Weekend)” on Friday, September 4 at 9:00pm.Johnny says, “Although the EchoVerse Poetry & Slam is taking a much needed summer break, we got big plans to end the 2009 season with a poetic bang. Make plans to join us for THE RE:BOOT on Friday, September 4th – Labor Day Weekend.”.Event: EchoVerse Poetry | The Re:Boot (Labor Day Weekend)

BREAKING NEWS: YOUR ACTION NEEDED from Artserve Posted: 27 Aug 2009 11:52 AM PDT BREAKING NEWS: YOUR ACTION NEEDED ArtServe Michigan   BREAKING NEWS: YOUR ACTION NEEDED   This afternoon the Senate Commerce and Tourism Committee passed a package of bills that will keep the components of the Department of History, Arts and Libraries (HAL) together within the Department of State.   The committee, chaired by Senator Jason Allen (R- Traverse City)

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Susan Taylor at the Detroit Public Library Sept 8th Posted: 27 Aug 2009 08:18 AM PDT The Detroit Public is hosting an Evening with Susan Taylor, Editor in Chief Emeritus of Essence Magazine and Founder of the National Cares Mentoring Movement.  This event is part of International Literacy Day.   Date:  September 8, 2008Time: 6:00 pm – 8:00 pmWhere:  Main Library, Friends AuditoriumCost:  FREEBook signing at 8:00 pm Benita Beckles ”The future belongs to those who believe in the

fwd: Book Swaps: The Future Of The Literary Event? Posted: 27 Aug 2009 07:25 AM PDT A fresh spin on the read-and-sign gig could be the shape of things tocomehttp://www.booktrade.info/i.php/22894I thought this was an interesting article to shareSylvia Hubbard Author, Blogger and Founder of Motown Writers Network & The African American Electronic Literary NetworkAuthor of Romance & Suspense and Internet Marketing for Writers & BusinessNOW AVAILABLE: Secrets, Lies and Family Ties

Publish That Book at the Pen to Paper 2009! No More Excuses Posted: 27 Aug 2009 06:37 AM PDT Publish That Book! No More Excuses!    Learn how to take your manuscript from pen to paper to published at the   Sixth Annual Pen to Paper Literary Symposium! Upcoming Events Prose Rhythm and Praise Party Writing & Publishing Workshops More Promotional Opportunities L-Marr the

Writing Fiction Right from novelist Gail Gaymer Martin – New Views on Characterization Posted: 27 Aug 2009 06:32 AM PDT New Views on Characterization I’m always on the lookout for interesting blogs or articles on characterization. We know that one of the main components for fiction is believable and interesting characters that grab us by the hand and pull us into the story.Alton Gansky, suspense novelist, blogged on characterization and then talked about another blogger who’d written the same. Jack Cavanaugh,

ONLINE DISCUSSION ALL DAY LONG: Self Publishing Your Book Posted: 27 Aug 2009 06:24 AM PDT http://sormag.blogspot.com/2009/08/discussion-self-publishing-your-book.html DISCUSSION: Self Publishing Your Book This panel of self published experts will share their knowledge about self publishing.Barbara Williams, Sylvia Hubbard, Gloria Mallette, Deborah Copeland, Savannah Frierson, Rachel Berry, Dr. William and Diane Martin.Stop in and ask them a few questions.http:// Upcoming Michigan Literary Events Poetry, Pages and Scribes Phoneraiser NOAH’S ARK–CHILDRENS GOSPEL PLAY-SPONSORSHIP DREAMBOY EXPERIENCE on Tour Green Tea & Literary Time Part II Book To Film Panel & Networking Sept 11th The Ambassador Poetry Project launch party connect with us on Facebook and Twitter and Myspace