Happy May everyone and Happy Mother's day to those of you nurturing our young! Instead of the usual workshop and reader sessions we have at the Slam Jam, during our Anniversary Cruise we are going to do things a little differently and have book discussions. Below please find the link for the reading list. Many of the titles will be coming out over the next few months, and others are some of our favorites. RSJ 2010 Reading List Reminder: RSJ Conference registration and booking your cabin on the cruise are separate. Be sure to do both.
A billion and one thanks go out Sweet n' Sassy for moderating a fantastic book discussion with Victoria Wells. We all had a gooood ol' time over at the Black Romance Book Club discussion of When Love Comes Around. A special thanks out to everyone who participated. Without you there'd be no book club. If you haven't read this novel, be sure to pick it up and give it a try. Next we've decided to tackle two novels. Don't worry, the discussions won't start until June 26, so you have plenty of time to enjoy both novels. The June novels for discussion are: No One But You by Maureen Smith Once You've Touched the Heart by Iris Bolling Come on and join in on the fun! Our online book club is hosted at http://www.shelfari.com. You'll need to sign up for a membership, which is free, and join the Black Romance Book Club. While we are on the subject of book clubs: The Founder of BBW Reviews has created a book club for those interested in reading books with plus-sized characters. If you are interested in joining this online book club, please follow the link: Big Curvy Books
Congratulations to the 2009 RSJ Aspiring Author Contest winners!
1st: The Master Plan by T. Rhythm Knight 2nd: Out of Hope by Lynette Curtis 3rd: Angel on the Back Pew by Dee Stewart
At RSJ 2008, attendees were introduced to the Romance Slam Jam Organization. Each year the hosts literally had to start from scratch, the attendees had to figure out where the information about the conference was located and maintaining consistency was virtually impossible. With the blessings of the RSJ Founders, the RSJ Organization was created to help us stay connected, maintain the vision and ensure consistency as the RSJ family grows. The RSJ Organization began working behind the scenes in 2007, laying the groundwork for future endeavors and it is my pleasure to announce that we passed a major milestone. The Romance Slam Jam Organization is now a non-profit, tax-exempt organization recognized by the Federal government. In other words we have been granted 501(c)(3) status. One of the major hurdles past Slam Jams have had difficulty leaping over was finding sponsors. Now that the organization has been granted 501(c)(3) status, donations are tax deductable, which will make finding corporate sponsors easier. Stay Tuned. You Ain't Seen Nothing Yet.  |
• RSJ 2010 Reading List • Black Romance Book Club • RSJ Aspiring Author Contest Winners • It's Official • At It Again • A Few Words with Patricia Sargeant • A Few Words with Niobia Bryant • Last Words | |||
Hello family it’s that’s time again. I do hope
you’ve been enjoying the newsletters and our attempts to keep you
informed. This month the interviews are with authors Head on over to the
Romance Slam Jam BlogSpot and leave your comments. Well, everyone we’re getting closer and closer to the time we will meet again. If there’s anything that we, the RSJ organization can do to keep you enthused please let us know. Remember we won’t know what you need if you don’t ask. Until next month, stay well. Dyanne Davis If there is someone you'd like interviewed (including yourself) send your suggestions to Dyanne at dyanne@romanceslamjam.org. | |||
I hope everyone is well and making plans to enjoy the summer! I plan to get some serious relaxation - and reading - in now that I have a break in my writing deadlines. I'm truly pleased and excited to share with you information about my two releases for your summer reading consideration. My first contemporary romance, Sweet Deception, is a June 2009 release. The theme is female empowerment and identity. The story features a dutiful minister's daughter who leads a secret life as an erotic romance author. When her identity is revealed, she's forced to choice between duty and desire - to choose between the person her family wants her to be and who she really is. I've also contributed a short story to a multi-author benefits anthology. Tails of Love is a romance anthology featuring original short stories from 10 authors: Lori Foster, Stella Cameron, Dianne Castell, Kate Angell, Ann Christopher, Marcia James, Donna MacMeans, Sarah McCarty, Sue-Ellen Welfonder and me. All of the authors and our agents are donating all of our proceeds to a no-kill animal shelter. This project also will hopefully raise awareness for the plight of abandoned and abused animals and pets. If you pick up either of these titles, I'd love to know what you think. Happy reading! Patricia Sargeant
Hello Readers,
Just wanted to take a quick moment to thank you
for your support of all my books throughout these past eleven years
of my career. For those of you new to my books, I thank you
in advance for giving one of my "Sexy, Funny & Oh So Real" romances
a chance. Hopefully, you'll be back for more. Now I must warn you
that my books are on the steamy side. Have an eager loved one nearby
because you may feel inspired...by the passion and the love.
Continue
Reading... My Best 2 U All, N.
I need your assistance. The authors are planning on arriving in Miami a day early so we can hold the RSJ 2010 book signing. So please plan on arriving 9 April 2010. I'll send out information on the hotel at a later date. Here is where you come in. If you know of a Black owned bookstore in the Miami area, please send me the information. Thanks a BUNCH. Below are the standard reminders. Please PLEASE don't wait until the last minute to apply for your passport. You must have a passport for this cruise. Talking about cruises, those of you who attend Brenda Jackson's MADARIS / WESTMORELAND FAMILY REUNION CRUISE 2009 next month, have a safe trip and a FANTASTIC time. There is still room available if you'd like to attend. Registration for the RSJ Crystal Anniversary Conference to be held on the cruise is open. The fee is $50. RSJ Registration. Important dates, prices, passport information, attending authors and
all that good stuff for the
RSJ 15 Year Anniversary Cruise can be found at:
Have you entered the Travel Writing Contest? If not, why? It's free and you can win some great prizes Continue Reading... That's it for now. If you have questions, I'm here deatri@romanceslamjam.org PeaceDeatri King-Bey http://www.romanceslamjamconference.com |
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