Book Fairs, Festivals, and Amazing Events

All in Together Girls Reading

On Tuesday, November 24, 2015 I read All in Together Girls to the children at Easter Seals Center and Southeast Ohio. These little kids were so adorable. I had the pleasure of reading my storybook to four groups of students, which consisted of about 10-20 students in each group. They were between the ages of 3-5 years old.

My favorite part of reading the book was when I talked with the kids about the book, the costumes of the characters, and if they had any questions. Their responses were classic, such as: their birthdays being in November, the characters being dressed up as pumpkins, and having a question, but not really having a question.

Children's Book Festival

Recently, ADC Kid and Hampton Publishing House submitted information to Ferry Avenue Branch Library to implement a Children's Book Festival in Camden, New Jersey. The request was accepted. With this being said, we are working on preparing a program/ad booklet for the event.This would give people and businesses an opportunity to support the literacy movement of encouraging children to read and connecting children with authors of the books they read.

If you or your business is interested in being listed in the program/ad booklet, please reply to this email. 

Feel free to forward this information to other individuals who you think may also be interested in participating. All material included in the ad book will have to be child friendly material. Please refer the the flyer to your left.

Children's Book Fun Shop on Page 29

Hey People!

Well the Fall edition of Otterbein Towers Magazine is out. Check me out on page 29. This is when I was reading to the students at the Children's Book Fun Shop put on by ADC Kid at Ferry Ave Branch Library.

Enjoy!

Act Like A Lady, Think Like A Boss Event

Inspirational Quotes- Mrs. Bernard

This past Saturday, I attended the 2nd Annual, Think Like a Lady, Act Like A Boss Event in Jersey City, New Jersey. The event was held at Saint Peter's University by Alexandra Bernard, who is an entrepreneur, choreographer (The Evolution of Hip Hop), and motivational speaker. Mrs. Bernard was very insightful in providing helpful quotes, ways to get over misfortune, and my favorite, ways to turn negative situations into positive ones. She definitely had a heartfelt story to tell, which she shared with all of the individuals in the room. She empowered individuals on how to strive when things do not go as planned and making the most out of every situation. 

While at the event, I had the opportunity to speak to one of the speakers one-on-one, Jessica Moss. Ms. Moss told me that she was going to speak to individuals about financial planning using a 401K plan, 403 B plan, and personal savings. She also was going to disuss school, colleges, credit scores, and other things that she would fit within a 30 minute presentation. Although 30 minutes was not long to speak about everything, She assured me that she was willing to meet with individuals on a one-on-one basis to discuss their financial planning initiatives and opportunities. What was amazing to Ms. Moss was that her degree was in Criminology, but her focus was financial planning. I am sure a lot of us can relate to going to school for one thing and then working in a career for something else. Definitely a story I can relate to and welcome. Our discussion also lead to entrepreneurs having to do numerous things to continue to grow, develop, and succeed.

Some of the other interesting and amazing people I talked with at the event were Juice Plus, Traci Lynn Jewelry, Blue Zaria, Leilo's Sweet Shop, and of course my author friend, Sonya Felice Jenkins. I purchased books, networked with vendors, and increased my drive on why I must succeed. Check out other pictures from the event below.

Posing on the mini red carpet with Author Sonya Felice Jenkins

Author Sonya signing my book for me

The "Before I go to the event" shot

My "I Am an Inspiration" Trinket

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2nd Annual Independent Authors Book Expo

This past Saturday, I participated in the 2nd Annual Independent Authors Book Expo. The event was very well organized. The event coordinator, Renaee Smith, did a great job with developing the event and being very accommodating to the authors. Definitely an event that I would take part in the future. 

At the event, I had an opportunity to discuss my books, perform a poem, network with authors, talk to guests, and read my children's book to the children at the event. The event was a family friendly event, so kids and people of all ages were welcomed. I smiled with joy as I got an opportunity to interact with the kids and adults at the event. It was great being around like individuals who also were determined to make a difference.

A memorable moment at the event was talking to Se'Quince Aikens. Se'Quince was an 18 year old author who was diagnosed with having cerebral palsy. I was moved by this young lady who was very jubilant. I just had to buy two of her books about life being a journey. I am sure my nieces in middle school and high school will enjoy their gift.

Much success to Se'Quince and the other authors at the event. Below, you will find other pictures from the event.

Enjoy! Aaron is a wonderful Illustrator

Thanking this beautiful young woman for purchasing Poetic Outlets

Reading in the children's room

Thanks "Mr. James Brown"

Thanks Linda! Enjoy Dead Wrong

Enjoy All in Together Girls, pretty little girls!

All in Together Girls Children Book Fun Shop

This past Friday I participated in an event developed by ADC Kid and Ferry Ave Branch Library. The event was a Children Book Fun Shop for individuals between the ages of 5 to 12. The fun shop was amazing. ADCKid is a "company dedicated to the advancement of empowering and enlightening though literacy, fitness, and animation.

Much of the company's strategic focus was displayed at the fun shop. The kids danced, listened, sang, drew, and socialized. The program even had teenagers and adults participating in the event. The children were so full of life and had no worries.

It was a delight working with ADC Kid. Stay tuned for future events that I will be attending.

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And the winners are...

Event flyer

Winner of Raffle and Assistant

The lively bunch

Reading All in together Girls

All in Together Girls

All in Together Girls

Excited about the Children Book Fun Shop that I will be doing in Camden, New Jersey on Friday, September 4, 2015. I will be raffling off two kid's shirts from the book. The kids between the ages of 5 to 12 will complete a kids activity with me and then put together a small little goodie bag. All in Together Girls is about a childhood jump rope game that some kids use to play as children. It teaches children about all the months, the weather associated with those months, how to work in a team, and that it is ok to lose. 

If you are in the area, check it out. Bring your kids, nieces, nephews, and friends.

Straight Outta Authorville

 

Straight Outta Authorville. 

I am looking forward in seeing #Straightouttacompton next week. #Straightoutta #Authors #Beatsbydre #EasyE #IceCube #Ohio #Jersey #August14 #Movie 

A Meeting with Tina C. Hines (Life Transformation Specialist)

Today was a great day. It started out by me waking up early this morning to take my car to the shop to get new tires. This trip led me to walking to Subway and having breakfast at the restaurant. I cannot tell you how long it has been since I have eaten breakfast or lunch for that matter at a local Subway. I usually just grab my order and go. Today was different though. I had time to share, so I relaxed and just let my mind be free.

Next, I returned to the shop and had a friendly conversation with another patron who was waiting for his car. The conversation was about the family on the TV and their nationality. This led to other discussions about food, health, and youth. This definitely helped the time go by as I waited for my car.

My next adventure led me to meeting with Tina C. Hines, Life Transformation Specialist. Tina was a breath of fresh air as she opened up about her life and other information that is unusually for a first meeting. I felt connected with her. Although my emotions did not display this in the beginning, I started to open up more and more and we continued our discussion. So glad I was able to meet her face-to-face and I look forward to future collaborations or meetings.

A Poem for Nina

My poem from Nina Simone after watching What Happened, Miss Simone? Great movie on Netflix. I suggest you all watch it.

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New edition of ME! Newsletter. Welcoming our new writer, Deven Williams. So impressed with this young man who expressed his interest in writing for this and future editions. He really took to his article about Invisible Shackles to a whole new level. Educating folks about the many disparities faced by African-Americans. Congrats Devin on an article well done. My other writer T. Ayan Nelson​ also did a wonderful job in writing about reparations. She focused on both sides of the story and provided great links for people to make their own conclusion. They both did a great job!

Thankful for being able to write 10 books from 2010 - 2015. I am so grateful for the numerous people who supported by efforts by attending books signitngs, buying books, liking my posts, and by just being positive support agents. It is individuals like you who I write for.

All of the books to my left are books I have written. You will find a bit of everything here, such as: Friendships, working with people with disabilities, poetry, romance, thrillers, children books, and quotes. You can say I have written things for every type of person, no matter what they are going through. Children can enjoy this material, as well as collegiate students, working professionals, thought invoked individuals, poetic beings, and those who like a little drama with a whole lot of thriller. Feel free to get a copy of the first 9 on Amazon.com. 

My 10th book was submitted to Columbus Creative Cooperative for the "Best of Ohio Short Stories to possibly be included in the anthology. Let's pray that my book is chosen.

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Sisters of the Shield

This is it. The book that will keep you chanting at the plot, embracing the sisterhood, and trying to figure out who's really the baddest divas to grace Calton State University. 

Sisters of the Shield is a book about being in a sisterhood and all the things that occur when they try to hang with the bruhs, stroll with the best, and protect their reps. Makela Johnson, a sophomore at CSU in Reynoldsburg, Ohio, returns on the yard to get the full experience of belonging to The Sisters of the Shield. The sisters are known for being the baddest divas to run the yard with precision, grace, and style. Well, that's what they think. They are sexy, smart, and have that hands-off rarity that makes men want them even more. 

Can the sisters keep their men, keep the other sisterhoods in check, while winning the stroll and stepping competitions? Find out by reading this new novel on Amazon.com. Book cover being updated soon. 

Book designed by Joshua Jadon

Now Accepting Submissions–Best of Ohio Short Stories: Volume II

Now Accepting Submissions–Best of Ohio Short Stories: Volume II

A Little Taste of NY

Yesterday, I had the opportunity to travel to New York via train. I took two trains and ended up at Madison Square Garden. This trip was to embark upon New York Tours (Free Tours by Foot). This was an amazing tour. Our tour guide, Onel Alfaro, was very helpful in talking about New York's long history, the transformation of Bryant Park, building structures, Jackie Onassis's pursuit to preserve Grand Central Station, and other needed to know information. Some of the places we visited have been either been in movies, TV shows, or inspired these things. You can view some of the pictures below:

Times Square 

Maoz Vegetarian Restaurant

Knickerbocker Hotel

New York Public Library

New York Public Library

East 42nd Street and Madison Avenue (Mad Men TV show)

Waldorf Astoria Hotel (Coming to America Movie)

Knickerbocker Hotel

Villard Houses

St. Patrick Cathedral

Times Square- Billboards

Times Square in Motion

Near Rockefellar Center

Grand Central Station (Superman Movie)

Grand Central Station (Superman Movie)

Waldorf Astoria Hotel (Coming to America movie)

Grand Central Station (Superman Movie)

My next adventure will include information from restaurants in Greenwich Village. Yummy!

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"Our Long National Nightmare is Over"

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Vous Etes Sortis Du Secteur Americain

Next edition of ME! Newsletter releases in June.

 

 

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Thunderclap: The New Face of Disabilities

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All In Together Girls

All in Together Girls is a children's book that displays and discusses two cousins who play a childhood jump rope game. The cousins take you on a journey to family, friends, and fun. This books allows children to learn the names of each month and experience the activities and weather associated with those months. Shay and Jaye will have you ready to take out your Double Dutch rope and sing with them in their journey down memory lane.

Get your copy on ebook here

The New Face of Disabilities

The face of those with a disability is ever changing, making it more and more challenging to determine who has a disability and who does not. Wouldn't it be a perfect world if everyone was equipped with the right tools to assist those with a disability? Well, why not try to make it an almost perfect world? Get a copy of my soon-to-be released book. The New Face of Disabilities will assist you with understanding those who have a disability, resources needed for these individuals, and look at the population size of people with disabilities. 

Book designed by Joshua Jadon

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Jacob: In the Mind of a Mad Man

Have you ever went deep inside the mind of a mad man? Jacob Andrews shows you the real meaning of crazy with only one thing to blame; love. For all those who want to know what happened after Dead Wrong or want to witnesses love at its rarest form. Book releases on e-book this month. Book design by SouloTheory.#Jacob #Book #Ebook #Love #Crazy #Thriller