Comments for Urbania Magazine

Comment on How to Get your Book Reviewed – by Avoiding Book Reviewers by Awrighter

Awrighter — Tue, 02 Oct 2012 17:53:56 +0000

This post gave me one of the “ah ha” moments. It’s so simple and yet I didn’t even consider doing it. I got caught up in press releases and ads, while ignoring a hyper-local grassroots approach. Thanks for the post!

A.D. Wright, author of I Live: a novel without heroes

Comment on Why (some) Authors Fail by Jamillah

Jamillah — Thu, 06 Sep 2012 23:11:15 +0000

I found this article to be very insightful. You mentioned two things that helped me maintain perspective as a writer. 1) Book sales don’t tell everything. I almost cringe when people ask me this question, especially if they haven’t purchased the book. ) My book has been out three months. I’m not expecting a million sales here. However, I feel the book will lead me to other opportunities that add more value than I could measure by the number sold alone. 2) You mentioned the advantage of a niche market. I definitely have a niche market because although my books are urban, they are not exactly street lit. However, they are highly relevant to the “urban” book market. Ok, so one more thing came up in this blog that struck a cord with me-surrounding yourself with professionals. I found it relieving to receive feedback from professionals. I had a person give me their honest opinion about my writing, including technical aspects and story line development. Although she loved the story and encouraged others to read it, her honest feedback helped me to become a better writer (especially when it came down to technique). Thanks for the information in this blog. I feel refreshed!!!

Comment on Interview with K’wan by Niccole Simmons by Anyeta L. Isom

Anyeta L. Isom — Thu, 09 Aug 2012 15:35:36 +0000

This article about Kwan was fantastic, readers dont know the execution of what it takes to be a author. I personally had no concept, I was a reader and a fan without even realizing the behind the scenes work and dilligent effort it takes to be recognized in the industry. What makes me even more of a fan is read they are authentic hustlers who have educated themselves and are now extremely successful.

once again small things ( reader ) to a giant ( author ).

Respectfully,

Anyeta

Comment on Interview with A Cold Piece Author Ni’cola Mitchell by P.Allen Jones

P.Allen Jones — Sat, 23 Jun 2012 22:12:42 +0000

I love the cover of this book. I recently released my first book and I know how hard it is to find a good cover.

Good Job!!!!!!

Comment on 2nd Annual Baltimore Urban Book Festival Weekend Schedule by paul loveridge

paul loveridge — Wed, 23 May 2012 18:08:21 +0000

you have a good magazine thank you skull

Comment on Interview with Both Sides of the Fence Author M.T. Pope by Hadley Brackett

Hadley Brackett — Sun, 22 Apr 2012 12:45:03 +0000

Very informative blog.Really thank you! Want more.

Comment on Interview with A Beautiful Satan Author RJ Champ by LadyK

LadyK — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 00:28:16 +0000

If I had not already read this book, I would have bought it immediately based on this interview! RJ truly has a way with words!

Comment on E-Publishing Price Points – At What Level Should a Self-Published Writer Price an E-Book? by E publishing companies in Chennai

E publishing companies in Chennai — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 09:35:21 +0000

Nice post. Quite useful. Its worth getting back again and again! Keep posting

Comment on Put on Your Crown – Queen Latifah Book Giveaway by Samirah

Samirah — Wed, 01 Jun 2011 05:41:06 +0000

I’m gonna tone down my response to “Thinks” July 2010 remark. But, I think that that is silly as heck, to put it mildly. Latifah is saying women should treat themselves on a much higher level than they merely do. “Treat Yourself Like a Queen” is merely a pun, a play on words as well as a simile.

The example used where Think says living like a queen is to mistreat people is butt backwards. Queen-dom didn’t start in Europe with Kings, Queens & their squires & so on. This thing goes waaaaaay back. And there were people in some, many kingdoms who were wealthier than the King & Queen. Their empires in Africa where the king was wealthy wth long, old money. They lived lavishly & the ppl were’nt their subject bt citizens of the empire. Being much much wealthier than the people meant they had a responsibility to take care of them & they did. But, Latifah isn’t speaking of kingdoms, nor any of this. She’s merely saying be good to yourself, feel good about yourself like a queen ddoes when it comes to treating yourself or feeling special.
Why would you tae the ball & run down hill like you did? Where’s the negativity coming from when she’s trying t get women to love themselves. Don’t ill treat your freedom of speech.

Comment on Aspiring urban writers, artists and musicians find resources online by jill rene

jill rene — Fri, 27 May 2011 12:09:28 +0000

Black people come from a vast amount of experiences and that is always what I look for in reading different fiction. Personally, my heritage and life experiences have taken me all over the globe and back again. I hope that as I pursue writing I will be able to see and hear all experiences told with tenacity and boldness in each authors own words.