The 5th Annual Essence of Motown Literary Jam is Now in Session! Get Your Reading & Writing On

Please note schedule, time and venue changest   Get Free Books! Connect to National and Local Authors! Get Free Books! Learn to Write, Publish, Market and Promote Your Book or Services! Get Free Books! Network, Share and Strengthen The Metro Detroit Literary Community! Get Free Books!   You're Invited! Bring A Friend! Bring A Family Member! BRING EVERYONE!!!   Adra Young's Premier Book Signing at Youth Ville in Detroit! Come celebrate the realease of her second book The Everyday Living of Children And Teens Monologues Volume II Saturday November 15th. 2008 Location: Youth Ville 7375 Woodward Detroit, MI 48202 2pm-6pm. For further information call 313-729-2573! Details Call & Ready Writers Annual Fall Conference Details   Greetings! I look forward to seeing each and everyone of you. Don't forget to send this out to others and help us spread the word of something good and positive in Detroit. PLEASE MAKE A NOTE OF CHANGE IN VENUE AND SCHEDULE! READ BELOW! The Essence of Motown Literary Jam PLEASE VIEW THE SCHEDULE OF EVENTS FOR MORE DETAILED INFORMATION Schedule of Events Thursday, November 6, 2008 from 6pm - 9pm Literary Extravaganza @ Vanguard Community Development Center, 2785 E Grand Blvd, Detroit, Michigan 6pm - 9pm Showcasing authors, poets and performers. 7pm National Inspiration Role Model Month Presentation FREE TO THE PUBLIC Friday, November 7th, 2008 Echoverse Poetry Location: 1515 Broadway 9:00 p.m. until Poetry, Hip Hop, Deep House and so much more! Phone: 313.289.8669 Email: info@echov e rsepoetry.com http://www.ec hoversepoetry.com/ $10.00 ENTRY FEE (pay @ door) Saturday, November 8th, 2008 10am - 6pm Detroit Public Library Main Branch 5201 Woodward, Detroit, 48202 Writer's Conference Registration - starts 10:00am Motown Writers Network 101 - First Time Continental Breakfast10:30 - 11:30 City of Detroit National and Local Author Award Presentation Motown Writers Network Literary Award Keynote Literary Speaker: Edward Foxworth, Author, TV Personality & Urban Analyst Writer's Workshops 11:30am - 4pm pay for your workshop now CLICK HERE $50.00 at door (Two workshops will go on at the same time) 1. Sci- Fiction and Suspense - Stephanie Worth, Author 2. Publishing Possibilities - Cheryl Picket, Author & Publishing Consultant 3. Christian Romance Writing -Gail Gaymer Martin, Author 4. "Taking Script to Screen & Theater" -Sherri Brooks 5. Internet Marketing & Websites for Writers- Panel Lunch @ 1pm 6. Authorprenuer - Sabrina Adams - Zoe Life Publishing 7. Finding an Agent or Publisher for your Work - Karen White Owens Author's Panels 11am - 6pm - FREE TO THE PUBLIC - The Artistry of Poetry, Prose & Short Stories - Michelle Brown, Cherrie Amour & More · Romance, Erotic & Urban ... Oh My!- Marsha Jenkins Sanders & Beverly Jenkins · Can I Get An Amen?! Christian Inspirational & Gospel Christian Fiction - featured author, Kimberley Brooks & Gail Gaymer-Martin & More · Michigan Murder & Mayhem - Janaya Black, Sylvia Hubbard, Heather Buchanan, DK Gaston & More · Writing The Streets - Urban Fiction - Moderated by Monica Maries Jones and Erica N. Martin & More Free Books, Silent Auctions, Book Swap & Donation Tables, Promotions Tables, & More! Sunday, November 9, 2008 - Publisher's Breakfast click here to purchase your ticket $25.00 9am - 12pm Southern Fires Restaurant 575 Bellevue, Detroit 48207 Typesetting 101 & Obtaining Bulk Orders - Victor Volkman QuickBooks uses With Publishers in Mind - Edna Washington Print on Demand Options - Ryan Johnson Electronic (E-book) Publishing 101 - Sylvia Hubbard Keynote Speaker: Jonathan Edison, Independent Publisher & Motivational Speaker Regist er by clicking here or go to: http://2 008motownlitjam.eventbrite.com/ 2008 Conference Special Events During the 2008 5th Annual Essence of Motown Literary Jam, many authors, organizations and publishers are having their events coincide with the conference. For instance: 1. Raising Donations for Journals and AA children books for Detroit Public School Children The Motown Literary Network is calling for readers and writers to help. Our focus is to help Metro Detroit schools with supplies and much needed supplies that teachers are asking for. From October through November we are giving part of the proceeds that are giving to our literary conference on November 6 through 9th (http://essenceofmotown.com) to assist different schools with different needs. For Example, check out Carlton Middle School's page: http://www.donorschoo se.org/donors/proposal.html?id=188036&verify=- 2142389663&zone=212 Help us Give! Be apart apart of the solution to better our literary community! http://www.donorschoose.org/donors/viewChallenge.ht ml? id=19108&utm_source=BC08&utm_mediu m=widget&utm_content=GP 2. Book Release for Authors Access: 28 Success Secrets for Authors and Publishers< p style="TEXT-ALIGN: center" align="center"> Our new book will be officially launched at the 5th Annual Essence of Motown Literary Jam Weekend (Nov. 6-9, 2008) in Detroit, Michigan (http://essenceof motown.com/) As a special thank-you to everyone who comes out for this event, we'll include a FREE best-of-Authors Access CD-ROM jam-packed with MP3 files from all our shows for each person who buys a book at this event. http://authorsaccess.com/success- secrets Regist er by clicking here or go to: http://2008motownlitjam.eventbrite.com/ Email us with your highlights for the conference to add to this page at essenc eofmotown@yahoo.com DATE: November 6-9, 2008 TIME: various times LOCATION: various locations Sign up for more updates on literary events and news in metro detroit | click here Please RSVP for the conference ASAP or there will be no guarantee for vendor tables or lunch for workshops. Sincerely, Sylvia Hubbard Chairperson of The Essence of Motown Literary Jam email: essenceofmotown@yahoo.com phone: 313.289.8614 web: http://essenceofmotown.com Sylvia Hubbard Author, Blogger and Founder of Motown Writers Network http://sylviahubbard.com http://motownwriters.com http://michiganliterarynetwork.com http://detroitliterarynetwork.com     NOW AVAILABLE: Secrets, Lies and Family Ties order your copy now

EVENT: Till Death the movie - NOW SHOWING!

Till Death the movie Now showing! This show will sell out so purchase your tickets today! View the trailer at www.myspace.com/tilldeaththemovie or http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tI_Pli014Ko Till Death Production, LLC www.myspace.com/tilldeaththemovie Forward email Sylvia Hubbard Author, Blogger and Founder of Motown Writers Network http://sylviahubbard.com http://motownwriters.com http://michiganliterarynetwork.com http://detroitliterarynetwork.com     NOW AVAILABLE: Secrets, Lies and Family Ties order your copy now

Guess Who’s Doing NaNoWriMo? Are you?

The Literary World of Sylvia Hubbard Updates Guess Who's Doing NaNoWriMo? Posted: 23 Oct 2008 10:57 AM CDT http://www.nanowrimo.org/eng/user/422181     Yes, I'm crazy and not sane at all to involve myself in this. On top of that, I'm really going out on a limb and challenging myself by starting my first Christian Romance novel. Lawd da help I've already got a title: Eve's Deceptive. I'm already envisioning the cover which is a first since I usually don't do [...]   Read more at: http://sylviahubbard.wordpress.com   See my NaNoWri page and become my buddy: http://www.nanowrimo.org/eng/user/422181   You are subscribed to email updates from The World of Sylvia Hubbard

Reader's Question: Sweet Justice ending

READER'S QUESTION

Ok, I just finished reading Sweet Justice. You have got to be kidding me, G can't die like that. Is there more to this story?

If not, here are my thoughts: G doesn't die, but blacks out. And before she dies, someone comes into the laundry room attacks Nick and knocks him unconscious. Her savior then takes her to a secret place and nourishes her back to health. But when she awakes, she realize that it is Jerry. And because she fear that Jerry is going to start hurting her again, when she has the chance, she runs away. But she does not know that while locked up this time, Jerry has changed dramatically and realizes that he loves her and their daughter and wants to get out of the game and make everything right in his life. But now G is on the run with Nick and Jerry both looking for her...

Well you get my gist, but of course in the end Jerry has to kill Nick to protect his family and he has to prove to G that he really has changed.

Anyway, I just wanted to let you know that I have read all of your books except for Sex Weed ( I just downloaded it to my smart phone today) and Stone's Revenge (I will read it next week, I try to limit myself to 1 book a week); and I still think you do an excellent job and I really enjoy reading your work. And the warnings you posted about reading your books on the smart phone are so true; the burning of dinner, the reading while driving, the lack of sleep - I have done it all. LOL.

Keep up the great work. In the meantime, I will try to wait patiently for your WIP's.

A true fan,
~E
(Fort Worth, TX)

AUTHOR'S RESPONSE

WOW!!

I liked the story line, but unfortunately, that's not how it's going to go.

Sweet Justice will be wrapped around another book (Kinda like Silent Lynx will be wrapped around King's Paradise story)

I'm honored that you love my work.

It's always funny when a reader enjoys my stories that much that they do the same thing I do when writing the story (I.E: burn food, lack of sleep, but I've written while driving.)

Make sure you tell the masses and thank you for supporting my literary endeavors.

Fw: FLOSS by Author, Monica Marie Jones on Sale! Get your copy today!

From The Facebook of Author, Monica Marie Jones   I have autographed copies of FLOSS on sale on my site for $10 plus $3 shipping and handling. www. monicamariejones. com, www.myspace.com/minicamariejones, www.myspace.com/flossthenovel Amazon. com has it on sale for $12.44 http://www.amazon.com/FLOSS-Monica-Marie-Jones/dp/0979792878/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1223398507&sr=8-1 The eBook is on sale for only $7 and you receive it instantly at www.lulu.com/monicamjones So purchase your copy today! If you already have your copy be sure to post your review on amazon. com :) Monica www.monicamariejones.com   About me: Monica Marie Jones is an author whose published works include The Ups and Downs of Being Round, Taste My Soul and FLOSS. She is also a contributing author in Chicken Soup for the Girls Soul, New Directions for Youth Development and several publications and youth development training materials for the High/Scope Educational Research Foundation. She has worked as a columnist and freelance writer for the Michigan Front Page Newspaper and is an acive member of the Motown Writer's Network Monica received her Bachelors Degree and teaching certificate in Elementary Education from Eastern Michigan University. She also received her Masters of Social Work from the University of Michigan   Author: Monica Marie Jones's Calendar ( View All ) Oct 17 2008 8:00A Wagfest Cincinatti @ Dukester Jazz and Supper Club Nov 6 2008 8:00A Essence of Motown Literary Jam @ Sheraton Hotel Nov 15 2008 9:00A Focus Talk w/ Dennis Snipe-Radio Show: Chicago 89.3 WKKC FM @ Kennedy-King College Nov 15 2008 2:00P Booksigning @ Azizi Bookstore in Chicago @ Azizi Bookstore

vote for my blog - how to love a black woman! Right now!!

How To Love A Black Woman - This is basically a blog about my experiences with men and what I feel black women need in order to be loved right   Click here to vote: http://bestonblogspot.blogspot.com/2008/10/best-inspirationalmotivational-blog.html     pass this to a friend

VOTE For The Best in the Literary World in Michigan

I need your help in voting for the person, organization and website that you think needs recognition in Michigan's Literary Community. Please visit: http://motownwriters.ning.com to cast your vote! The catch: The person must be a Michigan author and you C A N N O T vote for Sylvia Hubbard or Motown Writers Network. You can vote for yourself! Pass this along to others please! Visit Motown Writers Network at: http://motownwriters.ning.com

Fw: Save the Date- Between The Sheets Book Tour

Book Lovers!!!!!!!!!!! The Between the Sheets (as in pages) book tour is here!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!   Between the Sheets features four of the hottest authors, Marsha Jenkins-Sanders, Tina Brooks McKinney, Allison Hobbs and Suzetta Perkins,  converging on cities across America to bring their best-selling novels to you. Join them at one of these dates and locations and discover why their books have become the most sought-after titles around.    Borders/Downtown Detroit- Friday, October 10, 2008 Noon - 2 PM, 1012 Woodward Avenue   Borders/Dearborn- Friday, October 10, 2009 7 - 9 PM, 5601 Mercury Drive, Dearborn   Borders/Troy Oakland Mall- Saturday, October 11, 2008, 2-4 PM, 460 W. 14 Mile Road, Troy   Borders/Beverly Hills, Saturday, October 11, 2008, 7-9 PM, 31150 Southfield Road, Beverly Hills Sylvia Hubbard Author, Blogger and Founder of Motown Writers Network http://sylviahubbard.com http://motownwriters.com http://michiganliterarynetwork.com http://detroitliterarynetwork.com     NOW AVAILABLE: Secrets, Lies and Family Ties order your copy now

You're Invited to Literary Elegance in Detroit - October 29th

Black-Smith Enterprises Presents Literary Elegance October 2008 Greetings!   Please be our guest on Thursday, October 29th, from 6-9 PM for Literary Elegance at the exclusive Renaissance Club!  This soiree will feature delectable hors d'oeuvres and an intimate gathering for literary enthusiasts to network with authors, poets, readers and publishers.  Special guests include Janaya Black, Sylvia Hubbard of Motown Writers Network  and  a special performance by Live the Music Group singing sensation, Charm.  This event is invitation only for you and a guest.  Please RSVP your response to blacksmithenterprises@yahoo.com.  We look forward to hearing from you, but until then keep reading!   Sincerely,   Black-Smith Enterprises, LLC   Literary Elegance presents...   In celebration of her newest release, author Janaya Black will  be reading excerpts and  signing copies of Beautiful Rage: The Break of Dawn, the third and final saga of the Prison Chronicles series. Guests will receive a complimentary gift bag with purchase of book.     Charm   Charm is the female quintet that is taking the city by storm with their hot new single "Story of My Life".  Fiona, Kezia, Jamilah, Vicki and Jordan epitomize the true meaning of musical genius with their mature sound, unique style and masterful harmonic blend.   Motown Writer's Network Sylvia Hubbard   Sylvia Hubbard is a literary maven who serves as a pivotal driving force behind the Detroit literary community. Sylvia's knowledge, fortitude and dedication to literacy has helped to propel both authors and readers alike to gain the knowledge and insight needed to excel in various facets of all that is literary. RSVP to blacksmithenterprises@yahoo.com   Forward email