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Tavis Smiley
TAVIS SMILEY is the New York Times best-selling author of his memoirs, "What I Know For Sure," a moving and insightful work. Tavis also authored the best-selling "The Covenant" and other thought-provoking, important books. Tavis also has started his own publising company, Smiley Books. He will receive the NBCC's Walter Mosley Author of Distinction Award.
www.tavistalks.com |
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Iyanla Vanzant
IYANLA VANZANT is the brilliant and inspiring author of manybest-selling and prized books, including "The Value In The Valley," "One Day My Soul Just Opened Up," "In The Meantime: Finding Yourself and the Love You Want," "Acts of Faith," among others Ms. Vanzant has more than eight million books in print.She also was host of her own television show, "Iyanla," which was an extension of her self-help books. She is an empowerment specialist, spiritual life counselor, and minister. As such, she will be the recipient of the 2008 Terrie Williams Inspiration Award.
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Terry McMillan
TERRY MCMILLAN is the critically acclaimed and bestselling author who changed the culture of black literature. Her novel, "Waiting To Exhale," set a standard of contemporary African-American storytelling and charged the surge of a genre thought to be of little consequence to major publishing houses. She received the Walter Mosley Author of Distinction Award at the 2005 NBCC and had so much she will return in '06. Ms. McMillan's new book, "The Interruption of Everything," is another engaging story. Her other works have been best-sellers and warmly embraced: Disappearing Acts, How Stella Got Her Groove Back and Day Late and a Dollar Short. "Stella" and "Waiting To Exhale" have been turned into successful feature films. She is also the editor of Breaking the Ice: An Anthology of Contemporary African-American Fiction.
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NATHAN McCALL
NATHAN McCALL is the New York Times best-selling author of his significant autobiography, "Makes Me Wanna Holla." A professor at Emory University in Atlanta, Nathan authored his first novel, "Them," a poignant story on gentrification in historic Old Fourth Ward in Atlanta.
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Walter Mosley
WALTER MOSLEY is the first recipient of the NBCC Author of Distinction Award in 2003. The award is now named in his honor, with J. California Cooper being the first recipient in 2004 and Terry McMillan the honoree in '05. Walter's brilliant career is well documented. His latest novel, "Cinnamon Kiss," is another outstanding novel. He also has penned his first novel for young adults, "47." All told, he is the other of 20 critically acclaimed books, including Devil In A Blue Dress, A Red Death, White Butterfly, Black Betty and A Little Yellow Dog (both of which were New York Times bestsellers), The Man In My Basement, among others.
www.waltermosley.com |
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Terrie Williams
TERRIE WILLIAMS is the dynamic and inspiring author of a number of best-selling books, including "Black Pain: It Just Looks Like We Are Not Hurting" (Fall 2007). In her new book, Terrie deftly and openly discusses how depression impacts the black community. It's a must-read. Terrie's other great books include: "A Plentiful Harvest" and "The Personal Touch." The Terrie Williams Inspiration Award is named after Terrie for her motivating works in many aspects of life.
www.terriewilliams.com |
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Eric Jerome Dickey
ERIC JEROME DICKEY is the national best-selling author of Chasing Destiny, Genevieve, Drive Me Crazy, Naughty or Nice, The Other Woman, Thieves' Paradise, Between Lovers, Liar's Game, Cheaters, Milk in My Coffee, Friends and Lovers, and Sister Sister, as well as a contributor to Got to Be Real and NAL's Mothers and Sons. He worked as a computer programmer, a middle school teacher, actor, and stand up comic before becoming a full-time novelist.
www.ericjeromedickey.com |
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Omar Tyree
OMAR TYREE is a New York Times bestselling author and 2001 NAACP Image Award recipient for Outstanding Literature in Fiction. His latest work, "What They Want," is another captivating read. The outspoken Omar has sold more than 1.4 million copies of books worldwide. Among his titles are Flyy Girl, A Do Right Man, Sweet St. Louis and Boss Lady, among others.
www.omartyree.com |
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Tina McElroy
TINA MCELROY ANSA is the fantastic, engaging author of a number of best-sellers, including "You Know Better," "The Hand I Fan With," "Ugly Ways," and "Baby of The Family." She yearly hosts the Sea Island Writers Retreat in Georgia.
www.tinamcelroyansa.com |
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Victoria Christoper Murray
VICTORIA CHRISTOPHER MURRAY is the dynamic author of Christian faith-based, best-selling novels, including "A Sin And A Shame," "Grown Folks Business," "Truth Be Told" and "Temptations."
www.victoriachristophermurray.com |
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Kimberla Lawson Roby
KIMBERLA LAWSON ROBY is the wonderful author of a series of best-selling, interesting and fun books, including her lastest fantastic offering, "Changing Faces." A repeat NY Times best-seller. Kim is also the author of "The Best Kept Secret," "Too Much Of A Good Thing," "A Taste Of Reality," "It's A Thin Line," "Casting The First Stone" and "Behind Closed Doors."
www.kimroby.com |
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R.M. Johnson
R.M. JOHNSON is the author of a number of conversation-igniting and best-selling books like "Do You Take This Woman," "The Harris Men," "Father Found," "Love Frustration," and "The Million Dollar Divorce," among others.
www.rmnovels.com |
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NA'KISHA CRAWFORD
NA'KISHA CRAWFORD is the smart, funny and insightful Essence-best selling author on relationships whose new book, "So Good It Hurts" is the genuine REAL TALK on relationships and a must read. Na'Kisha is a wife, mother, entrepreneur and cancer survivor; she has a master's degree in education and one in life experiences, too, and her work resonates as truthful and familiar.
www.nakishacrawford.com |
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Lyah Beth Leflore
LYAH BETH LEFLORE is a noted television producer and New York Times Bestselling Author. Her books include Cosmopolitan Girls, which she -coauthored, and the Essence Bestseller Last Night A DJ Saved My Life. Her latest book is the New York Times BestsellerI Got Your Back: A Father and Son Keep It Real About Love, Fatherhood, Family, and Friendship, an inspirational non-fiction collaboration with R&B Grammy award winning father and son duo, Eddie Levert, Sr. of The O'Jays and the late Gerald Levert. I Got Your Back was a 2008 Essence Literary Award Nominee/Finalist and a 2008 NAACP Image Awards Nominee/Finalist. Lyah was a provocative panelist at the '06 NBCC on the discussion on What Makes Black Books Go - And Not Go. Coming Fall 2009, her new novel, The House Of Estrogen (Doubleday), and the exciting new teen book series The Come Up illustrated by DL Warfield (Simon Pulse).
www.lyahbethleflore.com |
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Tajuana (TJ) Butler
TAJUANA (TJ) BUTLER is the best-selling author of entertaining novels like "Sorority Sisters," "Hand Me Down Heartache" and "The Night Before Thirty." Her latest offering, "Just My Luck," was released in 2005 and is another wonderful read.
www.tjbutler.com |
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Julia Elaine Bledsoe
JULIA ELAINE BLEDSOE is the first-time author of the provactive "Custody: A Grandmother's View of the Fight For Alexndria Kyesha Jones." The book is a testament to God's love, grace and even his sense of humor. It is a story of love, hate and reconciliation.
www.juiliaelainebledsoe.com |
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Carl Weber
CARL WEBER, the No. 1 best-selling author of many novels, including the recently released "The First Lady." Carl's also collaborated with Mary B. Morrison on the NY Times best-selling book, "She Ain't The One." Carl also penned the must-read, "So You Call Yourself A Man" and "The Preacher's Son," among many others.
www.carlweber.net |
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Mary B. Morrison
MARY B. MORRISON, the best-selling author of a number of great reads, including Nothing Ever Felt Like This, Somebody's Gotta Be On Top and He's Just A Friend. She's also written a self-help book, "Who's Making Love" and a poetry book, "Justice Just Us Just Me." Her latest provactive work, "Sweeter Than Honey," will be released this year. Also known as "Honey B," her pen name for her erotic brand.
www.marymorrison.com |
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Suzetta Perkins
SUZETTA PERKINS, a fresh new author of the riveting "Behind The Veil" and the 2007 summer release, "A Love So Deep." Suzetta also contributeed to the anthology, "My Soul To His Spirit," which was featured in Ebony magazine in 2005. She is the co-founder of president of Sistahs Book Club in Fayetteville, NC.
www.suzettaperkins.com |
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Marissa Monteilh
MARISSA MONTEILH, the author of seven best-selling novels - May December Souls, which was originally self-published, The Chocolate Ship, Hot Boyz, Make Me Hot, Dr. Feelgood, Something He Can Feel, and The Dance of Love. She also contributed to the erotica anthology Morning, Noon and Night: Can't Get Enough.
www.MarissaMonteilh.com |
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Elaine Lee
ELAINE LEE, the author/editor of "Go Girl: The Black Woman's Book of Travel and Adventure." She traveled solo around the world in 1992 and 2004 and continues to travel regularly. She has visited over 46 countries.
www.ugogurl.com |
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Velvet
VELVET, is now more than just the name of a luxurious fabric,it's also the name of one of the steamiest writers of erotica. To date Velvet has penned three sensuous novels, "The Black Door","Seduction", and "Betrayal". Her fourth book, "Naughty", is completed and slated to be released in late 2008. She has her finger on the pulse and knows how to make your heart race with her tantalizing stories of lust and seduction mixed with a dose of suspense. As the creator of The Black Door series,Velvet uses the world as her muse, traveling the globe for inspiration.
www.theblackdoor.tv |
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Teri Woods
TERI WOODS, is the tough, passionate and insightful author of "True To The Game," the best-selling ubran-literature book that ignited the genre. Teri has signed a five-book deal with Warner/Hachette Book Group. "True To The Game II" will be released in November 2007. |
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Bern Nadette Stanis
BERN NADETTE STANIS, known to you and me as "Thelma from Good Times" -- will be on hand to discuss her book on relationships, "Situations 101 The Good, The Bad, The Ugly." Ms. Stanis also has a book of poems entitled, "For Men Only." You can learn more about what she's been doing since the hit television show at
www.thelmaofgoodtimes.com |
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J. California Cooper
J. CALIFORNIA COOPER, is the brilliant and book club favorite author of numerous best-sellers including "The Wake of the Wind," "A Piece of Mine," "In Search of Satisfaction," "Family" and many others. She's a past recipient of the NBCC's Walter Mosley Author of Distinction Award. Ms. Cooper is working on a new novel that should be published in 2008.
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The Femme Fantastik authors
The FEMME FANTASTIC authors mentioned above -- Lori Bryant-Woolridge, Nina Foxx, Carmen Green, ReShonda Tate-Billingsley, Trisha Thomas, Wendy Coakley-Thompson and Berta Platas -- will join us at the 2008 NBCC as well. Each author is accomplished in her own right and, as a group, they will bring a special spirit to the occasion.
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Travis Hunter
TRAVIS HUNTER, perennial best-selling author, will be a part of the 2008 NBCC. Travis spins intriguing, thought-provoking stories, including his most recent offering, "To Die For." He's also authors "One Man Woman," "Trouble Man" and "The Hearts of Men," among others. He's a bright, funny and engaging speaker that has been a reader favorite at previous NBCCs.
www.travishunter.com |
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Diane Dorce
DIANE DORCE, the exciting new author of her debut, "Devil In The Mist," a thriller set in Atlanta and featuring an engaging main character, Zack Monstar. "A diabolical plot that holds you from the very first page," according to a Romantic Times review.
www.dianedorce.com |
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David Manual
DAVID MANUAL, is the author of "I Am A Father," a moving collection of stories by children about the impact their fathers have had on their lives. Included are written testimonies by the kids of Morgan Freeman, Sidney Poitier, Dominique Wilkins, Ossie Davis, Tom Joyner and many more.
www.iamafather.net |
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VIRGINIA DEBERRY and DONNA GRANT
VIRGINIA DEBERRY and DONNA GRANTrepresent the dynamic writing team that continues to craft memorable stories. The latest collaboration for the friends of 25 years is "Gotta Keep On Tryin'," which will be released in January. You also are fans of "Far From The Tree," "Trying To Sleep In The Bed You Made," "Better Than I Know Myself" and "Exposures."
www.deberryandgrant.com |
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VICTORIA ROWELL
VICTORIA ROWELL, the former star on "The Young and the Restless," "Diagnosis Murder" and "The Distinguished Gentleman," among many other television and movie starring roles, has authored a best-selling memoir: "The Women Who Raised Me." Victoria was raised in foster care for 16 years, and is excited about sharing her very moving and inspirational story with us next year.
www.victoriarowell.com |
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KENYA MOORE
KENYA MOORE, the former star Miss USA who has starred in movies like "Trois" and the recently released "I Know Who Killed," has penned the entertaining and enlightening book, "Game: Get Some! What Women Really Want." It is Kenya's keen perception on how men can make smoother inroads with the women in which they have interest. Fun, funny and witty.
www.kenyamoore.com |
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TRICE HICKMAN
TRICE HICKMAN, a newcomer to the publishing industry, is the author of "Unexpected Interruptions," a novel that follows the story of Victoria Small, a smart, savvy sister who finds herself falling for two men—one black, one white, both determined in their pursuit for her affections. As Victoria’s relationship heats up with both men, she resurrects a painful secret she thought she’d buried long ago, and finds herself doing things she never thought she’d do! TRICE will be a panelist on a discussion about black literature.
www.tricehickman.com |
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DONNA HILL
DONNA HILL is the outstanding and best-selling author of countless books that entertain and enlighten, including "Interlude," "Getting Hers," "After Dark" and "Guilty Pleasures," among many others.
www.donnahill.com |
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Walter Dean Myers
WALTER DEAN MYERS is the author of more than 50 books for young readers, including the bestselling Monster. He is a two-time Newbery Honor-winner, a five-time Coretta Scott King Award Winner, and the first recipient of the Michael L. Printz Award for Excellence in Young Adult Literature. He is also the winner of the 1993 Margaret A. Edwards Award. In his most recent novel WHAT THEY FOUND: Love on 145th Street, Myers returns to the setting of his award-winning 145th Street: Short Stories to share a collection of intertwined stories exploring the powerful, yet subtle and mysterious ways of love—that were inspired by the strength of the young black men and women that he has met over the years. What They Found has received four starred reviews and was named a 2007 Booklist Editors’ Choice and a School Library Journal Best Book of 2007. |
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Cheryl Robinson
CHERYL ROBINSON has been known for writing novels with a twist, portraying women who face the odds and succeed. She is the best selling author of If It Ain't One Thing and It's Like That. She also contributed to the anthology, These Are My Confessions with her novella entitled Strapped. Her most recent novel, Sweet Georgia Brown, was released Jan. 2008. Cheryl will be a panelist at this year's NBCC.
www.cherylrobinson.com |
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Pamela Samuels Young
PAMELA SAMUELS YOUNG, is a practicing attorney and author of the Essencebestsellers, "Every Reasonable Doubt" and "In Firm Pursuit," which wasnominated for Best African-American Novel of 2007 by Romantic TimesBook Review. Pamela's legal thrillers have been described as "John Grishamwith a sister's twist!" Her newest thriller,"Murder on the Down Low," will be released this fall.
www.pamelasamuelsyoung.com |
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Vickie Stringer
VICKIE STRINGER is the Founder and CEO of Triple Crown Publications. Vickie is also the best-selling author of "Let That Be the Reason", "Imagine This", "How to Succeed in the Publishing Game" , "Dirty Red" and "Still Dirty". Vickie is the proud mother of two and resides in Columbus, OH
www.triplecrownpublications.com |
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Mia McPherson
MIA MCPHERSON is the VP of Operations and Editor-in-Chief of Triple Crown Publications. Mia is the co-author of "How to Succeed in the Publishing Game" with Vickie Stringer and lives in Columbus, OH.
www.triplecrownpublications.com |
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BREENA CLARKE
BREENA CLARKE grew up in Washington , DC , and was educated at Webster College and Howard University. Her one previous novel, River, Cross My Heart, was a selection of Oprah's Book Club. She lives with her husband in New Jersey .
www.breenaclarke.com |
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Marlon McCaulsky
MARLON MCCAULSKY is the author of "The Pink Palace," his first ipublished novel. He has written three others and several screenplays. Marlon and his wife live in College Park, GA.
www.triplecrownpublications.com |
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K. Roland Williams
K. ROLAND WILLIAMS is the new author of "Cut Throat." He resides in Frederick, MD, is the father of two and is currently working on his next novel for Triple Crown.
www.triplecrownpublications.com |
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Sherrie Walker
SHERRIE WALKER is the author of "Mistress of the Game," her first novel for Triple Crown Publications Sherrie is a playwrite, full time student and is currently outlining her next book.
www.triplecrownpublications.com |
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