Posts Tagged With: Literary

The Secret Society Of Twisted Storytellers prsnts: TRANSFORMATION May17th @satori_10 #detroit #mwn #motownlit #michlit

 

REAL PEOPLE…
TRUE STORIES…
TOLD LIVE.
MAY 2013
Transformation 
Charles H. Wright Museum
Friday, May 17th 8:00 p.m.
MAY EVENT FLYER

 
The Secret Society Of Twisted Storytellers
Presents
TRANSFORMATION
Featuring Twisted Storytellers
Greg Dunmore, Jeff Doyle, Yvonne Healy, Hildegarde Kirkland and DiAnna Solomon
with
Twisted Musical Guest, Amy Jackson
 
 
 
 
Upcoming Events
 
 

PURCHASE TICKETS LOGO

Thank you for supporting the art & craft of live storytelling!
- The Secret Society Of Twisted Storytellers LLC

 

HOSTED BY…

HOSTPHOTO

 
Satori Shakoor —
Creator, Curator & Producer
Our Mission:
The Secret Society Of Twisted Storytellers has a global mission to connect humanity, create community and provide an uplifting, thought-provoking, soul cleansing, entertainment experience that is unique through the art and craft of storytelling.
The Secret Society Of Twisted Storytellers - Commercial
The Secret Society Of Twisted Storytellers – Commercial


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VISIT OUR WEBSITE
TEXT “Stories” to 42828 and JOIN our Mailing List
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@ACWDetroit Scribes for Christ Writing Group Meeting wsg @MonicaMJones May 23, 2013

ACW
Metro Detroit
Scribes for Christ
Thursday, May 23, 2013

6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Greater Grace Temple – Room 200 E
23500 W. 7 Mile Road
Detroit, MI 48219

Visitors and guests are welcome
$5.00 donation

Education, inspiration and fellowship for emerging authors

Inspirationista, Monica Marie Jones

 

Monica Marie Jones is an author whose published works include

The Ups and Downs of Being Round (Fiction/Self-Help),

Taste My Soul (Poetry), FLOSS (Fiction),

Swag (Urban Fiction) and Sweet Soliloquy (Poetry).

Having written in several genres, Ms. Jones will conduct a workshop that covers many of the bare boned basics of writing. She will also provide answers to the top four questions

emerging writers often have:

*How to I avoid distractions?

*Is it better to outline or write freestyle?

*How do I overcome writer’s block?

*What tools are available to help maximize my productivity?

More about ACW Scribes for Christ

 mailing address is:

P. O. Box 20913

Ferndale, Michigan 48220

 

 

 

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New Meetup Group: Genesee County Literature Lovers #mwn #michlit

Meetup
New Meetup Group!
LISTED IN: BOOK CLUB, FICTION, READING, BOOK DISCUSSION, NOVEL READING, AND 10 MORE TOPICS.
This is a group for people who love literature in all forms whether it be a novel, poetry, play or lyrics. Reading is what I love most in this world and being able to share that love with other people makes reading even more enjoyable. I am looking forward to sharing in the joy of the written word with all of you!
Organized by Julie Hannah Bissett

Hello! My name is Julie and I love to read. I love reading so much that as a young child my mother used to ground me by taking away my reading privileges, little did she know that I had books hidden all over the house. :)
What is your favorite form of literature?
I love every form of literature. The written word speaks to me, there are novels that make laugh or cry, there are songs which I can’t help but sing along to, there are plays which make me question my very existence and there are movies (screen plays) which fill my with unending questions. Whatever form literature comes in the connection and love is always there.
What book would you suggest we read?
Although I have read more books than I can count, one which I would recommend for anyone to read would be Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen.
Yes, it is a little bit older and a “romance” novel but it is so beautifully written and has such memorable characters that it can quickly become one of your favorites. Until about a year ago I had never even wanted to read a Jane Austen novel, now I am one of her biggest fans.
Who is your favorite author?
Can anyone ever have just one favorite author??? Just to list a few; Novels: J. K. Rowling, Chinda Williams Chima, Suzanne Brockmann, Jennifer Cruise, Betty Neels, Jane Austen, Mitch Albom, James Patterson, Rick Riordan; Poetry: Robert Frost, Elizabeth Bishop, W. H. Auden, e.e. cummings; Plays: William Shakespeare, Tony Kushner, Steve Martin; Songs: Blue October, Ke$ ha, P!nk, Adele, Christina Perry, Nickelback, Shinedown, Seether, 3 Doors Down, Michael Buble. To me there are different writings for different times in our live and that is what these authors represent to me, different times, thoughts, emotions, feelings, needs, wants, but most of all life.
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EVENT: Transformation frm The Secret Society Of Twisted Storytellers @satori_10 May 17th 8pm #Detroit #michlit #mwn

REAL PEOPLE…
TRUE STORIES…
TOLD LIVE.
MAY 2013
Transformation 
Charles H. Wright Museum
Friday, May 17th 8:00 p.m.
MAY EVENT FLYER

 
The Secret Society Of Twisted Storytellers
Presents
TRANSFORMATION
Featuring Twisted Storytellers
Greg Dunmore, Jeff Doyle, Yvonne Healy, Hildegarde Kirkland and DiAnna Solomon
with
Twisted Musical Guests
TBA
 
 
Upcoming Events
 
 

PURCHASE TICKETS LOGO

Thank you for supporting the art & craft of live storytelling!
- The Secret Society Of Twisted Storytellers LLC

 

HOSTED BY…

HOSTPHOTO

 
Satori Shakoor —
Creator, Curator & Producer
Our Mission:
The Secret Society Of Twisted Storytellers has a global mission to connect humanity, create community and provide an uplifting, thought-provoking, soul cleansing, entertainment experience that is unique through the art and craft of storytelling.
The Secret Society Of Twisted Storytellers - Commercial
The Secret Society Of Twisted Storytellers – Commercial

FOLLOW US…

Like us on Facebook

VISIT OUR WEBSITE
&
LEARN MORE…

 

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New Meetup Group: Northern Oakland County Book Group #michlit #mwn

Meetup
New Meetup Group!
LISTED IN: BOOK CLUB, FICTION, READING, BOOK DISCUSSION, READERS, AND 2 MORE TOPICS.
This book group is being born out of a love of books!! I’m looking for like minded individuals that have a passion for award winning, much buzzed about fiction and non-fiction novels. We may read the occasional classic if we feel so inspired or we have a little more time on our hands. I’m not ruling too much out at this point. We will meet monthly on Mon, Tues or the occasional weekend if we can swing… [read more]
Organized by Tracie Carroll

I’m passionate about all things books. I read alot & belong to many book sites where I obtain info about new books, author events, etc. I listen to podcasts & try to stay current on what’s being talked about in the world of fiction/nonfiction!

 

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News from @LiteraryDetroit Bookswap coming in April #detroit #motownlit #mwn #michlit

LiteraryDetroitLiterary Detroit is happy to announce the debut event: a two-day Book Swap at Cafe 1923 Coffeehouse: 3-6pm on Friday, April 26 and Saturday, April 27.

For every book you bring, you get to take another book home. Plus, we’ve got some participatory poetry and storytelling up our sleeve…

More to come.

Get updates at their facebook page at:

http://www.facebook.com/LiteraryDetroit/

 

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#Detroit Reading Corps Rally & Training @MidtownSmallBiz March 2!

Business owners,

Please consider attending the Detroit Public Schools Volunteer Reading Corps Rally and Training on Saturday, March 2, and please consider joining the volunteer ranks! (See flyer and invitation attached)

As DPS will announce tomorrow, rally participants will include Detroit Public Schools Emergency Financial Manager Roy S. Roberts and Superintendent of Academics Karen Ridgeway, Detroit Free Press Editor and Publisher Paul Anger, City of Detroit First Lady Yvette Bing, Compuware Corp. Chief Administrative Officer Denise Starr and other Compuware leaders who have served as Reading tutors, City Year Detroit Corps members, current and future tutors, the famous Curious George, and others.

You can sign up here: http://readingcorpsrally.eventbrite.com/

Thank you!


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Scott R. Benson

Midtown Detroit, Inc. | Midtown CoLab | 3939 Woodward Avenue  | Detroit, MI | 48201
Direct 313.420.6017 | Office 313.420.6000 | Fax 313.420.6200

www.detroitmidtown.com


 

 

 

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Don’t Miss It! The Secret Society of Twisted Storytellers Fri, Feb. 15th, @TheWrightMuseum via @satori_10

 

 

Planned Parenthood Presents The Secret Society Of Twisted Storytellers 

 

LOVE & WAR

 

Featuring Twisted Storytellers Rev. Horace L. Sheffield III, Judy Olds, Cheryl James, Doug Howell, David Bethel 

with Twisted Musical Guest GPS and host Satori Shakoor!

 

GET TICKETS NOW!

 

 

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Congrats to Soulful Readers of #Detroit Bookclub Contest Winners! frm @KimberlaLRoby #mwn #michlit #amreading

Congratulations to my 2013 Book Club and Readers National Contest Winners!!!

Winner of the Kimberla Lawson Roby National Book Club Contest for
THE PERFECT MARRIAGE

Soulful Readers of Detroit, MI – submitted by Nina Katrina Fowler

***Each member of Soulful Readers Book Club will receive a signed copy of the hardcover for
A HOUSE DIVIDED when it is published in May 2013.

Winners of the Kimberla Lawson Roby National Readers Contest for
THE PERFECT MARRIAGE

(5) $100 VISA GIFT CARDS:

1.  Deborah Andrews – Houston, TX
2.  Bernice Braswell – Montgomery, AL
3.  Juanita A. Roye – Livonia, MI
4.  Melanie Hill – Nashville, TN
5.  Kimberly Johnson – St. Petersburg, FL

(10) $25 MOBIL GAS CARDS

1.  Brenda F. Holmes – University Park, IL
2.  Angela Cooper – Houston, TX
3.  Genevia Williams – Montgomery, AL
4.  Paula A. Curtis – Houston, TX
5.  Tanishia Pearson-Jones – Delhi, LA
6.  Mitzi Dunn – Pickerington, OH
7.  Christy M. McNorton – Inglewood, CA
8.  Rhonda R. Pope – Upper Marlboro, MD
9.  Trina L. Jones – Milwaukee, WI
10.  LaChelle Weaver – Durham, NC

(25) ADVANCED READING COPIES (Galleys) of A HOUSE DIVIDED

1.  Johnnie P. Stewart – Memphis, TN
2.  Bobbi A. Jones – Florissant, MO
3.  Carmela Hicks Gordon – Huntsville, AL
4.  Stacy Campbell – Indianapolis, IN
5.  Michele Hobson – Milwaukee, WI
6.  Shelley L. Byrd – Houston, TX
7.  Cassandra L. Marcellus – Centerville, VA
8.  Shamae Crosswhite – Douglasville, GA
9.  Cedricca  Elmore – Mobile, AL
10.  Litora R. Brown – Whitsett, NC
11.  Keva McNeil-David – Farmers Branch, TX
12.  Shirley Williams – Columbus, MS
13.  Kim Melikian – Little Rock, AR
14.  Jacqueline Laws – Detroit, MI
15.  Cheryl Jones – Suitland, MD
16.  Tomeaka Edeogho – Chandler, AZ
17.  Binette Shannon – Syracuse, NY
18.  Christy Neasley – San Francisco, CA
19.  Melody McCullum – Hattiesburg, MS
20.  Catherine Vance – Kansas City, MO
21.  Naomi R. Sparks – Christiansburg, VA
22.  Helen Bagley – Snellville, GA
23.  Tanya M. Evans – Winston-Salem, NC
24.  Evelyn  Clowers – Macon, GA
25.  Tecia Garrett Marshall – Memphis, TN

Email:  kim@kimroby.com
Website:  www.kimroby.com
Facebook:  www.facebook.com/kimberlalawsonroby
Twitter:  www.twitter.com/KimberlaLRoby

For media interview requests or press material relating to my books, please contact Linda Duggins, Director, Multicultural Publicity at Linda.Duggins@hbgusa.com.

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Join Nat’l, Maxine Bigby Cunningham in Ann Arbor & Yspilanti Feb 9th & 10th on A Journey to Wholeness #mwn #michlit

Featured Book:

4-steps-to-wellness-book

Power Walking, A Journey to Wholeness

 

 

1.  Saturday, February 9, 2013 - Book Signing, Power Walking, A Journey to Wholeness, by Maxine Bigby Cunningham.  My memoir  of recovery, resilience and renewal while living with a chronic illness,  reveals four empowering steps to wellness that can benefit anyone who has yearned to triumph over impediments to wellness –  mind, body and spirit.   ”Power Walking” is a metaphor for vibrant living. This book has been described as instructional, illustrative and inspiring.  The signing will be held is 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. at Nicolas Books, 2513 Jackson Avenue, Westgate Shopping Center, Ann Arbor, MI 48103. Light refreshments. Flier and pix of book cover attached.  My website is http://www.maxinebigbycunningham.com.  Also, I can be reached on Facebook. 
2.  Sunday, February 10, 2013 - Annual Ypsilanti Community African American Read-in (AARI). This year’s theme is “Readers are Heroes.” The AARI celebrates the writings of African American writers.  The AARI is an international movement originated by the Black Caucus of the National Council of English Teachers.  At the “Ypsi” event, 2:00 – 4:00 p.m., expect engaging activities for  ”arm babies” through wise elders. Plus, children 18 and younger can select free books. This event will be held at the Ypsilanti District Library, 5577 Whittaker Road, Ypsilanti, MI 48198.  Free.  Light refreshments.  The website is  http://africanamericanread-2013.weebly.com
Follow me on twitter @maxine_empower
Power Walking, a Journey to Wholeness now in print and digital formats.
Book available at Amazon.com (print or Kindle) and at smashwords.com
 
 
“Walking is both a daily experience and a lifetime journey.”
                
Maxine Bigby Cunningham
Founder, Empowered Walking Enterprise LLC
Writer, Workshop Facilitator, Mental Health Advocate
Author - Power Walking, A Journey to Wholeness
www.maxinebigbycunningham.com
www.empoweredwalkingministries.blogspot.com
www.christianauthorsontour.com
www.createspace.com/1000215227

 

 

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GRASS ROOTZ HIP HOP CAFE sell books on Consignment (frm MWN FB Group) #Detroit…

ANY AUTHORS LOOKING FOR A RETAIL STORE TO SELL YOUR BOOKS CONTACT GRASS ROOTZ HIP HOP CAFE: WE DO CONSIGNMENT ONLY!
313.646.5971

8042 HARPER, Detroit, MI. (313) 646-5971

http://www.facebook.com/GrassRootzHipHopCafe

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Celebrate Nat’l Author’s Day w/#MWN’s featured Author, Melissa Love (@lisasecrets29) #mwn #motownlit #michlit

For the second year in a row, Motown Writers Network celebrates National Author’s Day “Detroit Style” by featuring a local author who’s working hard to make Detroit Literary Community Better.

This year is Ms. Melissa Love whose new book out is called Holy Suspicion.

Her book was featured earlier this year as a Wednesday book candy, but today we celebrate Melissa as an author, who’s doing wonderful things and creating wonderful literary for generations to come.

Who Is Melissa Love?

A blogger, reader and candle and soap creator. A writer working on many up and coming mainstream novels.

Melissa Love published her first debut novel “Sinful Traits” in 2001. Three years later, she decided to get back into writing and published two more books; “Secret Affair” released in February 2012 and the re-edit version in September 2012. Also in that same month, Holy Suspicion was released.​

She is very active in the Motown Writer Network, and Mocha Sister Book clubs.

She continues to write stories filled with secrets and drama.

She currently lives in Detroit, Michigan working on her fourth novel.

Visit her website by clicking here.

THE BOOKS

Secret Affair is the first book in the Scandalous Secrets series. Each book has their own secrets, twist and turns along the way. Pick up a book and reach each story as you uncover their scandalous secrets.

ISBN-56-123456789101

Victoria Winter has her own selfish scheme and that is becoming the Second Mother of One True Worship, the third largest multi-billion church in Detroit. In order for this to happen, she convince her daughter to get the pastor to fall in love and married the famous and wealthy Pastor Kyle Smith. God-fearing Naomi does everything a Christian woman is suppose to do in her strict Christian’s household. She attends all the church services, events and groups meeting.

But Naomi has a secret that could ruin her mother plans of becoming Second Mother and her family’s reputation.

Product Details

​love On Death Row

ISBN-68-123456789101

Love on Death row is the story of De’Nesha Cole who was raised into the good life. She never knew hard times or living below ones needs. It took everything she had to hide her abuse she suffer from Terence Jones, her husband and co-partner at one of the top publishing company in Florida. Instead of reporting her abuse at the advice of her two best friends, she takes matters into her own hands and find herself on death row…. Coming Soon

Connect with Melissa Love

Amazon Page | Website | Google +

Look for more of this author to come and please subscribe to our updates to receive more news about Michigan’s Literary Community!

In case you’re unfamiliar with National Author’s Day, here’s a detail description:

Nov 1. This observance was adopted by the General Federation of Women’s Clubs in 1929 and in 1949 was given a place on the list of special days, weeks and months prepared by the US Department of Commerce. The resolution states in part: “By celebrating an Authors’ Day as a nation, we would not only show patriotism, loyalty, and appreciation of the men and women who have made American literature possible, but would also encourage and inspire others to give of themselves in making a better America.” It was also resolved “that we commemorate an Authors’ Day to be observed on November First each year.”

Read more:

http://www.answers.com/topic/national-authors-day#ixzz1cQtC1mPE

See our last year’s selection, Author, Monica Marie Jones! Click Here!

Author’s are you interested in being featured? Click here
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#MichLit Radio Show speaks w/ Actor, @OmariHardwick 2day abt new indie #film, Middle of Nowhere opening Friday!

Host of The Michigan Literary Network Radio Show, Sylvia Hubbard, will have the honor and pleasure to speak with Actor, Omari Hardwick about his new independent film opening in this weekend, Middle of Nowhere.

Join us today at 5:30pm EST on The Michigan Literary Network Radio Show by calling in 646-915-9177 or listen online at http://blogtalkradio.com/MichiganLiteraryNetwork.

About Omari Hardwick (information and photo courtesy of IMDB.com)

Omari Hardwick Picture

Omari Hardwick


Born “Omari Latif Hardwick,” he grew up in Decatur, Georgia. Hardwick’s parents gave him a name to set a precedent, “Omari” meaning “most high,” and “Latif” meaning “gentle.” He shares, “I in no way believe that I am the highest or most high, but I feel like my name gives me something to strive for.” Growing up… See full bio

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More about Middle of Nowhere courtesy of IMDB.com

Middle of Nowhere Poster

Middle of Nowhere (2012)

  -  Drama

 

When her husband is sentenced to 8 years in prison, Rudy drops out of med school in order to focus on her husband’s well being while he’s incarcerated – leading her on a journey of self-discovery in the process.

 click here for more information

Director:

Ava DuVernay

Writer:

Ava DuVernay

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Upcoming Events from Motown WRiters Network, including June 7th

 

Events

 

 

The Essence of Motown Writers Alliance & Motown Writers Network

What Help Do You Need On Your Publishing Process? #mwn 6/7/12 6:30PM – 9PM

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Join Founder of The Michigan Literary Network, Sylvia Hubbard, at The Detroit Impact Center to discuss your literary endeavors and an…

Attend

The Essence of Motown Writers Alliance & Motown Writers Network

Motown Writers Meetup Multiple Dates

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(Please forward this to a friend and bring several friends with you.) Every 2nd Saturday , except August and November, Metro Detroit…

Attend

The Essence of Motown Writers Alliance & Motown Writers Network

Let’s Publish Your Book hosted by Motown Writers Network 6/14/12 6:30PM – 9PM

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Paperback or Ebook, Participants will learn how to format, publish and produce their literary work. Participants are asked to have: 100…

Attend

The Essence of Motown Writers Alliance & Motown Writers Network

The Motown Literary Meet & Greet – August 2012 8/11/12 11AM – 2PM

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Essence of Motown Literary Meet and Greet is geared to kick off our conference season in an effort to raise funds and register people for…

Attend

The Essence of Motown Writers Alliance & Motown Writers Network

AllForOneInk.com presents LIFE In 4Parts Harmony Aug 25th 8/25/12 3PM

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  DETROIT, Michigan, August 18th /PRNewswire/Theater patrons can expect a unique stage experience on August 25th & 26th  with the…

Attend

The Essence of Motown Writers Alliance & Motown Writers Network

Essence of Motown Literary Jam & Conference 2012 11/9/12 6PM – 4PM

Detroit | View map

  Essence of Motown Literary Jam and Conference November 9-10, 2012   MORE INFO TO COME! PLEASE SIGN UP FOR UPDATES! To Sponsor or…

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