Oct.
27-29, 2016 - 9th Anniversary ●
Fallbrook Church ● Houston, Texas |
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Greetings From National Black Book Festival Headquarters: We are continuing to work diligently as we celebrate our 9th anniversary this year and the 2016 National Black Book Festival will be the best one yet! Actor and author Wendell Pierce is confirmed as a featured author this year. You may be familiar with Wendell from his appearances in the films, "Selma" and "Waiting to Exhale," and the highly-acclaimed TV shows, "The Wire" and "Suits." This will be Wendell's first year appearing at NBBF and we are honored to have him aboard. Wendell Pierce's appearance will be on Saturday, Oct. 29 @ 2:00 p.m.Late registration for author vendor space for the 2016 Festival is now in effect. A 50% deposit of $175.00 is required to secure your table and the remaining balance of $175.00 is due by July 31st. Author tables are already 95% sold as of June 29th and we anticipate selling out completely by early August, so if you plan to participate as an author, it would be best to sign up as soon as possible. To register, visit the NBBF web site: http://www.nationalblackbookfestival.com/exhibitors.htm The Sheraton North Houston will again be the host hotel for out-of-town travelers. Complimentary shuttle service will be provided by NBBF to and from the Sheraton to Fallbrook Church each day. Our discounted room rates are $89 for a room with a king bed and $99 for a room with double beds. Our room block is filling up fast so please do not procrastinate about making your reservations. Access our direct link to NBBF reserved rooms at the Sheraton North here. If you are a participating author, you should have already begun marketing your presence at the 2016 Festival via your social media networks. Use the NBBF logo (save and download from this edition) to invite your network to the event and let readers know you will be in the house. Offer incentives for them to meet you there such as a free book drawing, customized bookmarks, or simply the opportunity to meet you face-to-face. The hashtag for this year's event is #nbbf2016. This year, Friday (Oct . 28th) will be devoted to several FREE professional development seminars for authors. Topics will include Social Media, Transforming Your Books into Films, How an Author Can Become a Professional Speaker, and Bringing Out the Book In You. There will also be several seminars on Saturday (Oct. 29th) on a variety of topics. A different seminar will be highlighted in each upcoming edition of the NBBF News leading up to this year's event.[Click here if you are unable to view the images and/or to read the remainder of the newsletter] ______________________ Seminar Title: Let’s Get Drastic! Increase Your Book Sales by Speaking Workshop Presenter: Toni Harris, Author, Coach and Motivational Speaker Friday, October 28 @ 2 p.m. If you want to sell more books, then you have to get in front of more people. This seminar discusses why you should take a drastic step and add speaking to your marketing plan. This seminar covers:
• How to develop
your message that makes your audience want more
Toni Harris, business extraordinaire, coach and speaker, is the Turnaround Queen®. Harris’ abiding passion mixed with her dynamic and energetic speaking encourages her audiences to achieve extraordinary results while encouraging them to step outside of their comfort zone. Toni has authored four books and uses speaking as her primary source of distribution to sell thousands of books. You can check her out at www.toniharris.com. ______________
Book clubs that plan to attend 2016 NBBF should register by sending an email to bookclub@nationalblackbookfestival.com. Book club registration is FREE and your club's name is listed on the NBBF website so authors will know that your club members will be attending. We will send out email notifications to book clubs at the NBBF Book Club Meet and Greet in early September.Other confirmed featured authors for 2016 and the dates and times for their appearances this year are shown below. |
CHECK OUT THESE BOOKS!
Pamela Jarmon Wade
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ReShonda Tate
Billingsley |
Victoria Christopher Murray Co-Founder of Brown Girls Publishing and best-selling author of Stand Your Ground, Forever An Ex, and Never Say Never Saturday, Oct. 29 @ Noon |
Carl Weber NY Times best-selling author of more than 15 novels, including The Family Business (1, 2 and 3), The Man in 3B, Choir Director, and Grand Opening Saturday, Oct. 29 @ 3:00 p.m. |
Omar Tyree NY Times best-selling author of 20+ novels, including Fly Girl, What They Want, Sweet St. Louis and All Access Saturday, Oct. 29 @ 11:00 a.m. |
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Wahida Clark NY Times best-selling urban fiction author of Every Thug Needs a Lady, Justify My Thug, and Thuggz Valentine Saturday, Oct. 29 @ 1:00 p.m. |
Valerie Wilson Wesley Best-selling author whose titles include Playing My Mother's Blues and When Death Comes Stealing, also writes paranormal mysteries under the pen name Savanna Welles. Her books for children include the Willimena Rules! series. Friday, Oct. 28 @ 5:00 p.m. |
Maureen Smith Award-winning romance author of 24 novels and 3 novellas, including Wicked Games. She also writes under the pseudonym Naomi Chase. Friday, Oct. 28 @ 5:00 p.m. |
R. M. Johnson Author of several best-selling novels, including The Bishop series, The Million-Dollar Divorce, and The Harris Men Saturday, Oct. 29 @ 4:00 p.m. |
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Book Features for the
July 2016
Edition of NBBF News (Click images to order) |
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The
Dagger by Timothy George Thomas Jet is the untested new leader of the Brotherhood, an ancient African secret society. And now, he must lead his band of brothers in a race against time to solve a mystery hidden within a medieval dagger. Thomas’ lover, Miss Erd is kidnapped and held for ransom for the priceless artifact. The action intensifies when Russian mercenaries embark on a ruthless search for the dagger leaving a trail of death and destruction in their wake. The brotherhood must scramble to stay one step ahead of danger while trying to rescue their captured colleague. The tension reaches the boiling point when the world is threatened by a new epidemic linked to the dagger. Thomas only has twenty-four hours to choose whether to protect the Brotherhood’s secrets or save his lover. Timothy George returns with The Dagger, an action-packed thriller and the exciting sequel to his breakthrough novel Awaken .Visit the publisher's website: www.mvppublishinggroup.com |
Walking
on Thin Ice
by Regina Roberts Walking on Thin Ice, a memoir of love, hate, envy, and greed traces a young woman's pursuit of stardom down a dangerous road that leads to shattered dreams and a harrowing fate. Re'Gena Bell-Roberts found herself staring down the barrel of a revolver, and a wave of disbelief rippled through her. An explosion blasted her into a nightmare. The room swirled slowly. Click--click. The sound reverberated each time as the shooter pulled the trigger. She realized this woman was trying to kill her! In Walking on Thin Ice, Re'Gena Bell-Roberts shares her riveting story against the backdrop of a childhood sexual molestation. She is one, among a few young girls from the small town of Pasco, Washington, who harbored dreams of fame, fortune, and a craving for the love of a powerful man. Against all odds she fights back with unshakable strength, courage, and a will to survive. Visit the author's website: http://regenabellroberts.com/2016/03/ |
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Onward
to Manhood
by Eric Elliott What we face. What we fear. What we fight. What we find fascinating. All of these "what we's" determine the scope of our manhood. Onward to Manhood, Establishing Godly Masculinity escorts every reader to their place of divine design. As the book unfolds the reader will unlock creativity and unleash productivity. For generations to come, BUNCHES (brothers, uncles, nephews, cousins, husbands and especially sons) will profit from this project. Although this provocative print is loaded with guidance for guys, all readers will find it practical and helpful. Visit the author's website: www.ericjelliott.com
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Gwen
Richardson |