What’s Really Hood Book Release Party
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Press Contact:
Esther Akutekha
Wahida Clark Publishing
publicity@wclarkpublishing.com
973.678.9982
Wahida Clark Hosts NYC Book Release Party for Newest Title
New York Times Bestselling Author Celebrates Release of her First Anthology
East Orange, NJ (May 4, 2010) – New York Times Bestselling Author Wahida
Clark will host a book release party to celebrate the release of her first
collaborative anthology What’s Really Hood!. On Tuesday May 25th from 7pm -11pm the public is invited to join Clark along with co-authors Bonta and Shawn “Jihad” Trump at Social Bar & Lounge in NYC as they commemorate this milestone.
For a $15 cover charge all guests will receive a copy of the new book, drink
specials, and complimentary hors d’oeuvres courtesy of Wahida Clark Presents Publishing. Music will be provided by the legendary DJ Juice with appearances by several authors under Wahida Clark Presents Publishing.
What’s Really Hood! is the first anthology edited and released by Wahida Clark. This collection will feature short stories from Bonta, Victor L. Martin, LaShonda Teague, Shawn “Jihad” Trump, and of course, the Queen of Street Literature Wahida Clark herself. Throughout the evening authors from the anthology will be present to autograph copies of the book.
Social Bar & Lounge is located at 795 8th Avenue (between 48th and 49th) in New York, NY. Guests who plan to attend should RSVP to publicity@wclarkpublishing.com. Press passes will be made available upon
request.
About Wahida Clark Presents Publishing
Established in 2008, Wahida Clark Presents Publishing is a leader in urban
literature. Currently working with several authors, the organization has
published numerous novels, including Trust No Man 1 and 2, Karma with a
Vengeance, Thirsty, Cheetah and The Ultimate Sacrifice. Wahida Clark
Presents Publishing is based in East Orange, New Jersey. For more
information on Wahida Clark Presents Publishing, please visit
www.wclarkpublishing.com.
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Put on Your Crown – Queen Latifah Book Giveaway
Which www.UrbaniaMag.com visitor will win a copy of the new Queen Latifah Book? How about a Vivitar Camcorder and camera?
Free registration here.
Thanks to a partnership with the Hatchette Book Group, 25 lucky visitors will win a copy of Queen Latifah’s new book, Put on Your Crown. In addition, one other person will win a Vivitar camcorder and camera accessory package.
Free registration here.
The promotion ends May 30, 2010. The winners will be announced. Registration is free and only takes a few seconds to complete.
Read the first chapter of the book here.
Don’t forget the free registration.
Have fun.
The Survival Bible: 16 Life Lessons for Young Black Men
National and Essence magazine bestselling author Jihad is back with his seventh and most important book, THE SURVIVAL BIBLE: 16 Life Lessons for Young Black Men.
This nationally renowned writer and motivational speaker has won award after award for his thought provoking novels, Street Life, Baby Girl, Riding Rhythm, MVP, Preacherman Blues, and Wild Cherry. He’s been called the king of street fiction, the Kanye West, Mos Def and Common Sense of the literary industry. Embark on another journey with Jihad as he educates and entertains with his unique style of writing.
THE SURVIVAL BIBLE: 16 Life Lessons for Young Black Men
Survival of the Fittest.
The path from boys to men is paved with obstacles…with prison rates soaring, graduation rates dropping and the streets claiming a growing number of young black men, only the strong can survive. Now, there’s help to navigate the turbulent path to manhood.
It’s called The Survival Bible, an easy-to-read, inspirational, page-turning book, full of true-to-life essays that creatively attack the heart of problems that so many young men of color face growing up in today’s society. Not just stocked with problems, The Survival Bible is filled with solutions. Each essay is designed to spark discussion to help young men make better decisions, motivate them to strive for more, and propel them to a lifetime of success..
Please support THE SURVIVAL BIBLE one of the most important books of the 21st Century as it attempts to re-awaken the African American awareness of self through re-educating the urban nation. THE SURVIVAL BIBLE will be in stores and online at www.jihadwrites.com October 5, 2009.
Jihad is available for interview and speaking engagements. For further info email Maurice Gant at envisions07@sbcglobal.net or call 678-349-6960
Aspiring urban writers, artists and musicians find resources online
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Q.B. Wells
October 12, 2009 Phone #
Aspiring urban writers, artists and musicians find resources online
BALTIMORE, MD – Aspiring urban writers, artists and musicians have help available online at new ezine that launched in 2006 at www.UrbaniaMag.com. The brainchild of author and editor, Q.B. Wells, UrbaniaMag.com is a one-stop shop for topics related to marketing, selling and managing the business side of the creative process.
“I wanted to help writers, filmmakers, musicians and any creative types avoid some of the mistakes I’ve seen happen to too many artists who are taken advantage of financially or they end their lives broke with nothing to show for their efforts,” says Wells. Writers learn how to market their books in the print world and online. Wells offers consulting services and access to publishers for writers.
Urbania Magazine is a network of fans, writers, artists, reviewers, publishers and industry professionals who are a part of the business of literature and the urban art community. “By providing an urban perspective of business, art and literature, Urbania Magazine’s goal is to provide urban businesses and artists strategies to effectively promote their products,” says Wells. “The magazine’s staff stresses a first-hand experience that gives more accurate and contextual analysis of urban books, music, art and business strategies.”
Wells added, “We illustrate what goes on in the city through focused perspectives, business and stories written in a vernacular and expression anyone can understand. By being simple and upfront, our magazine will be available for anyone to gain knowledge and engage.”
Readers gain marketing tips to grow their business and promotional opportunities for their products. A team will review submitted products. Readers and subscribers are entered in a drawing for a $35 value prize pack from the magazine. To subscribe to the webzine, visit online at www.Urbaniamag.com. Sponsorship opportunities are also available for advertisers. Contact Q.B. Wells for sponsorship information or visit www.UrbaniaMag.com. UrbaniaMag is part of ArtOfficialMedia.com, a multimedia publishing company founded by Wells in 2005. The company publishes urban books and art-related media.
About Q.B. Wells: Q.B. Wells is an author and editor of The Urbania webzine at www.Urbaniamag.com, and Webmaster of www.ArtOfficialMedia.com. In his 30s, Wells holds an M.S. in Professional Writing from Towson University and a B.A. from Columbia College. He currently resides in Baltimore, MD.
