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October 2009 RM Johnson talks to Radiah Hubbert about: - His newest release 'Million Dollar Demise' - His recent non-fiction book 'Why Men Fear Marriage' - His literary journey - His take on the ever-changing book industry - His advice to aspiring authors - And Much Much More! Click Here For Our Exclusive Audio Interview With The Author Of 'Million Dollar Demise' RM Johnson On The Line with Radiah Hubbert Exclusive One-on-One Interviews with Today's Top Authors!

August 2009 Gloria Mallette talks to Radiah Hubbert about: - Her newest release 'Sassy' - Her upcoming book 'SHHH!...Don't Tell' - Her literary journey - Her take on the ever-changing book industry - Her advice to aspiring authors - And Much Much More! Click Here For Our Exclusive Audio Interview With The Author Of 'Sassy' Gloria Mallette On The Line with Radiah Hubbert Exclusive One-on-One Interviews with Today's Top Authors!

Urban-Reviews.com presents Quarterly Book Club Discussion #1: SASSY by Gloria Mallette Book Description: A successful romance novelist, Sassy is a woman looking to fulfill her own fantasy. When the man of her dreams steps right out of the pages of her latest novel, Butterfly, Sassy throws all caution to the wind and fall madly in love with Norris Yoshito. But what evil lies behind Norris's beautiful eyes and sexy smile? Is the man of Sassy's dream a serial killer of women who made the mistake of trusting Norris just as Sassy did? Is Sassy's love so deep for Norris that she fails to see the signs of a man who has no soul? Is Sassy's marriage a horrible mistake that will lead to her own death? What is Sassy to believe? Instructions for Online Book Discussion WARNING: Do NOT read the blog posts/comments if you have not read the book. This is an open discussion about the story itself, with questions about specific plot points, characters, scenes, etc. If you have not re...

July 2009 (4-Year Anniversary Edition) New York Times Best-Selling Author Zane talks to Radiah Hubbert about: - Her newest release 'Head Bangers: An APF Sexcapade' - Her many upcoming projects, including some highly-anticipated sequels - Her current venture into television and details on the forthcoming Addicted movie - Her thoughts on the changes in the African American Fiction industry - Her advice to those who want to become authors - And Much Much More! Click Here For Our Exclusive Audio Interview With The New York Times Best-Selling Author Of 'Head Bangers' Zane On The Line with Radiah Hubbert Exclusive One-on-One Interviews with Today's Top Authors!

June 2009 Connie Briscoe talks to Radiah Hubbert about: - Her newest release 'Sisters And Husbands' - Her upcoming project - Her literary journey - Her thoughts on the changes in the book industry - Her advice to aspiring authors - And Much Much More! Click Here For Our Exclusive Audio Interview With The Author Of 'Sisters And Husbands' Connie Briscoe On The Line with Radiah Hubbert Exclusive One-on-One Interviews with Today's Top Authors!

May 2009 Kimberly Kaye Terry talks to Radiah Hubbert about: - Her newest release 'Scream My Name' and upcoming projects - Her story about getting into the book business - Her thoughts on the literary industry - Her advice to aspiring authors - And Much Much More! Click Here For Our Exclusive Audio Interview With The Author Of 'Scream My Name' Kimberly Kaye Terry On The Line with Radiah Hubbert Exclusive One-on-One Interviews with Today's Top Authors!

Karen Thompkins Double Insanity Available Now! Double Insanity is a gritty account of a couple's tumultuous relationship and domestic drama. Filled with strong language and dark humor, Karen Thompkins chronicles in a raw yet entertaining way the disturbing events and bizarre behaviors that place in this emotional roller coaster romance. Jewel, a registered nurse with a sharp-tongue, becomes romantically involved with Tony, a violent ex-con, who just finished serving five years in prison for aggravated assault. Despite Tony s abusive behavior in the beginning of the relationship, Jewel becomes pregnant by him and the two marry. These two insane individuals are intertwined in the vicious cycle of violence, humiliation, and makeup sex- known as the sick dance . Having been raised in an abusive household, Jewel sees Tony's violent behavior as normal and tolerates it for seven years. However, it is Tony s infidelity that leads Jewel to snap and copy her lover s twisted, violent act...

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I have a new blog posted on the Literary Soapbox site...It's about the African American Fiction section in bookstores. Check it out by simply clicking here or going to the following link: http://bitly.com/separatebutequal Please post your comments on that page, not here.  Thanks!   Radiah of Urban Reviews http://www.urban-reviews.com  

Urban Reviews is holding its first annual GREAT MIDWEST BOOK FEST on July 25, 2009 from 1pm-4pm at Bradley's (4740 N Bradley Road) in Milwaukee, WI. There will be a total of 8-10 African American authors selling their books in a book fair setting. This event will be FREE and open to the public. Our Main Attraction authors include: Danita Carter ( Peer Pleasure ) Tina Brooks McKinney ( Dubious , Fool Stop Trippin' , Lawd, Mo Drama ) Bettye Griffin ( A New Kind Of Bliss , Once Upon A Project , If These Walls Could Talk ) Michelle Larks ( 'Til Debt Do Us Part , The Legacies , Keeping Misery Company ). The other 4-6 authors will be local authors and will be announced shortly. Bookmark this page now: http://gmbf2009.info/ This is the official website for all the information about the GREAT MIDWEST BOOK FEST 2009 event. You will be able to register right on the website and be eligible for the RSVP Gift Basket that will be given out during the event. You will find a map ...

April 2009 Eric Pete talks to Radiah Hubbert about: - His newest release 'Sticks And Stones' and upcoming projects - His start as a self-published author - His thoughts on the changes in the book industry - His advice to aspiring authors - And Much Much More! Click Here For Our Exclusive Audio Interview With The Author Of 'Sticks And Stones' Eric Pete On The Line with Radiah Hubbert Exclusive One-on-One Interviews with Today's Top Authors!

Various Authors The Queens' Legacy Available Now!     The Queens' Legacy , an inspirational compilation of stories designed to inspire its readers to grow through what they go through so their greatness can show through. These 48 authors have been inspired by women who have been queens in their lives. Some of the queens are their mothers, some other family members, some Civil Rights leaders, some themselves. The common thread being they have made deposits in our lives that are worthy of celebration and conversation. Read their stories.  Join their journeys.  Celebrate their triumphs.  Change your life forever.   Click Here To Read A Sample from The Queens' Legacy!   Click Here To Order A Copy of The Queens' Legacy Today!  

Hi Readers and Vendors, Check out Quad A's new commercial! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ctCDD-BjPbg I've extended the $25.00 early bird ticket until April 15th due to quite a few emails from folks asking for a little more time, you know with taxes due & this sad economy. I understand, that's one of the reasons I want to make this an inexpensive, but elegant day. You can choose to spend the entire day from 9:00a to 7:00p with 30 authors, inc. a buffet breakfast, library readings, ending with a meet & mingle @ the Uptown and transportation between venues for $35.00 or chose to join us later in the afternoon at the Uptown Restaurant & Lounge for hors'dourves and a cash bar from 3-7p. for $25.00. Uptown admission includes a free autographed copy from the participating author of your choice! I've attached a new flyer that I think explains it all, but if you have any questions, please email me with "Quad A" as the subject. Heartfully Yours,...

Hey everybody!  Here's another edition of The Lowdown! - A Sneak Peek at what's coming soon in April 2009!   We will be posting our exclusive interview with author  Eric Pete  as he discusses his newest book Sticks & Stones , his upcoming book Reality Check , how he got into the business, his thoughts on the ever-changing book market and more!     Contests being featured next month include  Prey For Love  by Leyton Wint,  2 Romance prize packs ,  Single Husbands  by HoneyB and more!!!     Here are a few snippets from reviews going up next month:   Bittersweet Love by Rochelle Alers "Alers does a wonderful job introducing the Eaton family and piquing your interest for future Eaton novels." Step To This by Nikki Carter "I love that the character is an average teen who marches to her own beat and has issues, yet doesn't mind sticking up for herself." Illusions by Wanda B. ...

URBAN REVIEWS FACEBOOK GROUP IS NOW LIVE!!!! GO TO  http://www.facebook.com/groups.php?ref=sb#/group.php?gid=63748290845  OR click here to get to the Facebook Group page. You may have to login into your Facebook account before going to group page. This network will serve as a sister group to the Urban Reviews Yahoo Group located at  http://groups.yahoo.com/group/urbanreviews  (or click here to access the Urban Reviews Yahoo Group with 600+ members to date).  And like Yahoo Group members, Facebook Group members will also be eligible for all our monthly contests. We expect there will be about 150-200 members in less than 24 hours (it has been about 8 hours, and we have already eclipsed 89 members!), with a potential for 500-1000 members in a month's time.  So all you readers...get ready to explore new authors and books!  And authors, be ready to share your world and your works with hundreds of members!  Please t...

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Here are a couple releases coming out this week as well as a few that snuck out that we didn't announce previously.   For more info, visit http://www.blackbookreleases.com/ http://www.blackbookreleases.com   Urban Reviews http://www.urban-reviews.com  

THERE ARE STILL PLENTY OF CONTESTS YET TO BE HELD FOR MARCH. WE HAVE ALREADY GIVEN AWAY COPIES OF: The Long Fall by Walter Mosley God Only Knows by Xavier Knight CONTESTS STILL YET TO COME THIS MONTH INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING GIVEAWAYS: Sexcapades by HoneyB RAW: An Erotic Street Tale by Shay Where There's Smoke by Terra Little Spittin' Game by T. L. Bryant Talk To Me by Pat Simmons (prize pack) Wanna win? You must be an Urban Review Yahoo Group Member to be eligible to win! Join now for your chance!

New AA Fiction Reviews for March 2009! New Inside Out Q&A's for March 2009 EXCLUSIVE Interview With Author/Publisher/Talk Show Host Tina Brooks McKinney! Right Click and Save On Hard Drive or Copy/Paste Into Your Windows Media Player! Website: http://www.urbanreviewsonline.com/ Yahoo Group: groups.yahoo.com/group/urbanreviews Black Book Releases: http://www.blackbookreleases.com/ Urban C.R.E.A.M. www.tinyurl.com/URBANCREAM

Here are a couple releases coming out this week as well as a few that snuck out that we didn't announce previously.   For more info, visit http://www.blackbookreleases.com/ http://www.blackbookreleases.com   Urban Reviews http://www.urban-reviews.com