Greetings,
Allow me to introduce myself, my name is Ella Curry and I am the owner of EDC Creations, the Sankofa Literary Society, and the Black Authors Network Radio. I am a former events buyer for Karibu Books and presently work to promote African American authors globally. My company hosted the first ever, historical, 29-day online Black History Month Book Fair. We brought together over 200 authors, concerned citizens, and poets to discuss improvements in the African American community and our literature.
I am interested in showcasing you on my Internet talk show during May, The Black Authors Network, which is also an eTour stop for Nia Promotion and EDC Virtual Tours; we offer African American readers and consumers the best entertainment, literary resources, and business advice on the market.
Over the last few months we have spotlighted a series of bestselling authors and community leaders on the show such as: Jesse Holley of the Cincinnati Bengals, Simba Sana owner of Karibu Bookstores, Kim Shaw, Felecia Pride, Pat G'Orge Walker, Stephanie L. Jones, Dwight Fryer, Nelly Fuller, Marissa Monteilh, Woody Campbell former Houston Oiler, Mary B. Morrison, Pamela Samuel Young, Donna Hill, Francis Ray, Jessica Tilles, Michelle Valentines, Stacey L. Ford, Beverly Jenkins, Sherri Lewis, Ann Clay, Dr. Monica Anderson, Mo Flames, Andrea Blackstone, Jessica Tilles, Gwynne Forster, Detri Bey-King, Wanda D. Hudson, Pastor Joshua McClure, T. Styles, Lutishia Lovely, Reginald Lee Hameth, Trice Hickman and Tee C. Royal of the RawSistaz Bookclub. We hope to add you to our glowing list of celebrities!
It is with the utmost respect and admiration for your work, that I invite you to call into our BAN radio show to discuss your writers' journey, the details of your book or business, and what new projects you are currently working on. The show is on 3 nights per week at 8pm-10pm EST. There are a lot of back end promotions behind the BAN radio show.
There are weekly eblasts to 35,000 readers; a full recap is spread through out MySpace and 6 other social networks; your BAN showcase is announced on 8 other sites, released through 3 press-release services, we also syndicate the recorded BAN shows to the world after its posting. We offer more Internet exposure than most radio shows out today. You may check us out at the following sites, in our amazing network of 18 sites:
BAN Website: http://www.edc-creations.com/banhome.html
EDC Creations: http://www.edc-creations.com
SLS Main site: http://sankofaliterarysociety.org
SLS Bookclub: http://slsbookclubcenter.ning.com
Black Hist. 365: http://edc1creations.squarespace.com
Preview our latest talk show by visiting this link:
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/Black-Author-Network
Tell other authors, poets, and business owners too...spread the word!
Email Ella at this address to schedule your special appearance on the BAN radio show:
elladcurry@edc-creations.com
Ella Curry
President/CEO EDC Creations
Black Author Network Radio-Founder
Sankofa Literary Society-Founder
A Good Book-Marketing Director
A Special Summer was FANTASTIC!!!!, April 19, 2008 |
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Mona Lisa Sharpay "Call Me Mrs. Sharpay" (Maryland)
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I used to hate romance! , March 4, 2008 | By | Tina Brooks Mckinney (Atlanta) |
Antonio is also in highschool but from Richmond, Virginia working two jobs to help his mother support his many brothers and sisters. Growing up in the projects, he is faced with a number of obstacles that will test his manhood.
When Dream and Antonio's worlds collide both of their lives change forever...but is it for the better or for the worse?
Read the first chapter in my blog www.myspace.com/keithsstory or on my website at
http://www.ausetausarproductions.net
Love Always Has A Way Of Winning , April 23, 2008
A Special Summer is the debut novel by Victoria Wells. At first glance, one would think that Summer Jackson and Nicholas Stiles had the perfect relationship. Summer was a young, single and very attractive nurse who was determined to save herself for one man. Nicholas was a handsome self-made millionaire. After meeting at a charity dinner, Nick knew that he had to get to know this beauty. Summer was not like all of the other women that Nick was used to dating. The kind that was only interested in what they could receive. Summer was humble and she did not mind telling him what she thought. Summer's world came to an abrupt end when Nick ended their relationship without an explanation. Eight months later, Nick returns with hope to renew their relationship but he learns that Summer has withheld something from him that he feared. Wells has crafted a different romance novel. She created two characters that are forced to face their character flaws in order to rekindle a love that never ended. The story was very realistic and filled with emotions. It was very easy to see the dilemma that each character was faced with and the decisions that they had to make. At times, it moved slowly but only to bring readers to a very fulfilling ending. This book is recommended for everyone that believes in Happily Ever After. Reviewed by: Priscilla C. Johnson APOOO BookClub | ||
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Meet The Sankofa Literary Society
Sankofa is an Akan word that means, "We must go back and reclaim our past so we can move forward; so we understand why and how we came to be who we are today." The symbol is based on a mythical bird that flies forwards with its head turned backwards. This reflects the Akan belief that the past serves as a guide for planning the future, or the wisdom in learning from the past, in building the future.
The Akan believe that there must be movement with the times, but as the forward march proceeds, the gems must be picked from behind and carried forward on the march. We give thanks to all those who helped us get to where we are today. This group "must go back and bring forth" all those who have a dream and are not afraid to work at seeing it in living color.
The Sankofa Literary Society and EDC Creations provides authors, artists, reviewers, journalist and book clubs, innovative website design advice, marketing and branding tips with a special focus on the African American literary community. We provide a venue, in the spirit of Sankofa, to showcase our newcomers and old friends in the literary world. The SLS was founded by Ella Curry, the owner of EDC Creations, to give back to the literary community the things she has learned while building her vast literary network.
Website: http://www.sankofaliterarysociety.org
What the SLS Has To Offer--Enter the SLS Paradigm Shift
Sankofa Literary Events Bookstore
You may purchase the books related to our featured shows and author chats, in our SLS Events Bookstore. Check the store often, because we change our front page theme frequently, in order to showcase the authors appearing weekly.
Website: http://astore.amazon.com/sanklitesoci-20
SLS Audio Book-club
SLS Audio Book-club is for all book lovers who want to receive daily book previews in their email account. Authors and poets will reading from their latest releases and share their news, as well as their latest events. You may register for the SLS Audio Book-club to win free books and to be invited to private chats with today's hottest authors.
You may sign up for our SLS Audio Book-club by visit our website and entering your email address. The sign up box is at the top of the page, in the left hand corner. We hope to see you on the next release!
Social Network: http://slsbookclubcenter.ning.com
Enter SLS Book-club: http://www.shelfari.com/groups/13544/about
Note: Authors we are accepting all books for our daily previews. Email Ella for your showcase in our SLS Audio Bookclub Blasts. ellacurry@edc-creations.com
The Black Authors Network (BAN) Talk Show
The BAN Radio Talk Show is an open forum for ANY African-American community leader, concerned parent, book club, educator, writer, poet, or author to promote their products, services, or business. We are a "community voice" programmer! We welcome the African-American community to our radio show to showcase quality literature, provide insightful information and to share in the power of our collective voice.
We aim to improve our image and to bring the PRIDE back into our global community. We are presenting seeking weekly co-hosts for the show! You are invited to host your own segment on the BAN Radio Talk Show. We welcome anyone with a positive message to deliver to the world! Just Ask, Ella.
BAN Call-in Number: 646-200-0402
BAN Website: http://www.edc-creations.com/banhome.html
BAN Online Newsletter: http://www.edc-creations.com/ban1newsletter.html
The Black Vibes 365 Talk Show
Come join our round-table discussions each week as we tackle a number of topics relevant to improving literacy and our image within our community. Each week, The Black Vibes 365 Talk Show interviews special guest authors, community leaders, educators, and experts from various fields in publishing, who want to make a difference in the lives of Americans.
This is the home of the "Intimate Conversations--Noon Day Quickies". Tune in each day for a 30-minute Intimate Conversation interview with today's hottest speakers! BV 365 also has its own newsletter of the audio interviews. Sign up today so you never miss a show, they will come to your email account!
Contact Ella Curry if you would like to be included in our 30-minute noon day interviews at: ellacurry@edc-creations.com
Black Vibes 365 Call-in Number: (347) 324-5929
Black Vibes 365 Talk Show Website: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/Black-Vibes-365
Black Vibes Newsletter: http://www.feedblitz.com/f/f.fbz?html=352823
Subscribe to BV365: http://www.feedblitz.com/f/f.fbz?Sub=352823
EDC Literary Divas
Explore the writings and musings of Ella D. Curry and the EDC Literary Divas! Inside our informative and entertaining ezine you will find articles to inspire you, invoke romance, increase your awareness, educate you, and most of all bring back a sense of pride and direction for people of color!
All the writers for The EDC Literary Divas are professional writers, business owners, or published authors! Join us as the sistahs bring our community to the top! We are now accepting application for EDC Literary Divas.
Website: http://edc1creations.wordpress.com/literary-divas
On The Shoulders of Giants Journal
The On The Shoulders of Giants Journal (OTSOJ) is an all male blog, created to show African-American males that we do care about them and we want to support them in every way. EDC Creations is currently seeking male single-parents, male athletes, business owners, pastors, doctors, community leaders, lawyers, writers and poets for a New Blog called, On The Shoulders of Giants Journal.
We will host monthly radio shows to bring the news to the world. The On The Shoulders of Giants Journal, radio broadcast, will take place the first Sunday of each month.
Male- to-Male Intervention and Support Network
Real Men | Real Issues | Real Help
See Your Message Change the World!
This blog will showcase African American men at their BEST! Each male author of the blog will post daily musings, poetry, short stories, or just tips for other men to ponder. Please let me know if you would like to be one of the official male writers, authors, and bloggers. Each male blogger will share information that can lift his brothers and sister up!
Website: http://edc1creations.squarespace.com/shoulders-of-giants
The Black History 365 Network
The Black History 365 Network aims to bridge the gap between authors, publishers, book clubs, and the avid readers. We all make up the fantastic and dynamic world of literature! Each group is just as important as the next and we all need each other.
We can not hope to succeed alone—-sharing will bring us all up! This site is the home to everything BLACK-video history blogs, featured authors, community message boards, and help tips for the literary community. Home to the all male bloggers, On The Shoulders of Giants Journal and our Black History 365 campaign.
Black History 365 Website: http://edc1creations.squarespace.com
Black History 365 Social Network Center: http://blackhistory365.ning.com
Parent Company-EDC Creations
EDC Creations is a Prince George's County, Maryland marketing, branding, and promotions firm that specializes in Internet book promotions and PR, graphic design, Internet marketing campaigns, publishing websites, and marketing materials for small to medium-size businesses, new authors and individuals. Our award-winning team offers exceptional design, outstanding service and quick turnaround time without the high costs, impersonal attitude and expensive rates of a larger marketing agency.
The Sankofa Literary Society and EDC Creations provides authors, artists, reviewers, journalist and book clubs, innovative website design advice, marketing and branding tips with a special focus on the African American literary community.
EDC Creations offers:
- Full-service direct and indirect marketing campaigns
- Exemplary graphic design and marketing materials
- Imaginative website and image development
- Impeccable book publicity campaigns
- Flawless Internet marketing plans
We assist authors and businesses that are too busy to tackle the cyber- world or to take care of the behind the scenes activities of the day-to-day corporate front. We are virtual publicists, marketing specialists, book coaches and brand developers. Let us make life just a little easier!
Main Website: http://www.edc-creations.com
Ella Curry,
President/CEO EDC Creations
Black Author Network Radio-Founder
Sankofa Literary Society-Founder
A Good Book-Marketing Director