While on a cruise to Jamaica, six couples discover the “Love Boat” is a lot more than a television series from the 80s, and this time the destination is hot, steamy romance. Oh yeah, we're going on a cruise to Jamaica and love is in the air! A.C. Arthur, AlTonya Washington, Barbara Keaton, Dyanne Davis, Niobia Bryant and myself got together and wrote a little somethin' somethin' to Celebrate 15 Years of Black Romance with our Romance Slam Jam Family titled Destination Romance! I'll give you one guess where the anthology is set...Our anniversary cruise, of course. Each couple's story is a lot more than great read. Every penny (minus printing cost and distribution) is being donated to the South Side Help Center (SSHC). African American women are the fastest growing population being diagnosed with HIV and/or AIDS. We can't save the world, but it feels good to know our love of reading and writing may be able to save one of our sisters, mothers, aunts, nieces, daughters, friends. Again, the authors, publisher, type setter, editor and cover designer are all forgoing any payment for Destination Romance. All proceeds (minus printing and distribution) go directly to SSHC. I'd like to take a second to thank Red Rose Publishing and everyone who contributed. This does not happen in today's society. Thanks for making the impossible happen. Each couple's story will come out as an e-book in October. So those of you who wanted to experiment with an e-book, this is a great time to try. Then just in time for Christmas, the couples' stories will be released as a print anthology. Stay tuned for a special edition RSJ Newsletter with ordering details.
Last month we discussed Sweet Deception by Patricia Sargeant and, as always, had a great time. Thanks to Patricia for joining us and Iris Bolling for moderating. Next up we are reading a book by a man. Hopefully we can get more male participation in the chats. We are discussing Always a Knight by Wayne Jordan starting 14 September. So dig out those copies and join in on the fun. Wayne will be there! Next up we'll discuss Body By Night by Zuri Day. The date for the discussion hasn't been set yet.. We have discussions on various topics throughout, so please drop on by any ol' time. Tell us what you are reading and what reading events you've been going to. Recommend a little somethin' somethin'. Come on and join in on the fun. I know you want to talk about some of these books we're reading with others who enjoyed them. 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.  |
• Destination Romance • Black Romance Online Book Club • At It Again • Ignorance Is Not Bliss by Michele Cameron • Last Words | ||
Deatri here. Yeah, I know you are tired of hearing (reading) me, but I had to hold off Dyanne for something really, really important. Happy Birthday Dyanne! Okay, you may now resume your regular programming. SMILE This month, as always, Dyanne has some great interviews for you over at our blog. First she brings interviews with authors Brenda Jackson and Laura Guevara, then she wraps up with reader Rolanda Bradshaw. If you'd like to be interviewed, contact Dyanne at davisdyanne@aol.com. Don't be scuuurrrd. Now go on over and let folks know you've been there. Even if you just say HI! RSJ Blogspot
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I teach high school English. It’s amazing how much that I don’t know. Don’t get me wrong, I am more than adequate to teach my subject. As a matter of fact, I’ve been told that I excel. But when it comes to some other areas, not so much. You see, there’s a lot of important information kept from people, and if you don’t have the curiosity or the wherewithal the establishment has a way of keeping you in the dark. Thank God for MSNBC. Continue Reading... Michele Cameron
Hotel information is now on the web. Don't forget that I'm trying to arrange the book signing to be on 9 April (at the hotel around 6 p.m.). Go ahead and reserve your hotel room now. The hotel has agreed to increase our block if needed while rooms last. Ads for the RSJ Anniversary Souvenir Booklet are on sale now. If you or your book club would like to congratulate the conference or you have something you'd like to advertize, please refer to the website for details. Emma Award Nominations start in November.
Named after the co-founder of the Romance Slam Jam, the Emma Awards
is the premier awards event for readers and authors of Black
romance. REMINDERS: If you plan to attend the RSJ Anniversary Cruise. 1. Reserve your cabin on the cruise space is limited. If you need a cabin mate, contact me at deatri@romanceslamjam.org. We presently have one person who is looking for a cabin mate. 2. Register for the RSJ Conference Registration for the RSJ Crystal Anniversary Conference to be held on the cruise is open. The fee is $50. RSJ Registration.3. Get your Passport
Americans are required to have a passport to enter into the
United States. Check out
http://travel.state.gov/ for information on requirements and
locations to obtain a passport. Important dates, prices, passport information, attending authors and
all that good stuff for the
RSJ 15 Year Anniversary Cruise can be found at:
That's it for now. If you have questions, I'm here deatri@romanceslamjam.org As always, much joy, peace, and loveDeatri King-Bey http://www.romanceslamjamconference.com |
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