Conversations Book Club Introduces Author Lacricia Peters

In 2007, Conversations Book Club made history for hosting 32 authors in Mississippi---something no other book club has ever done. Now in 2008 we host our first of an astounding 64 authors beginning Friday, January 18, 2008.

 

Tennessee author Lacricia Peters (http://www.lacriciapeters.com) will make her first visit to Mississippi to promote her book "GIRL, NAW!" January 18-19, 2008. She will also travel with us to Louisiana to debut the "Conversations* New Orleans" chapter of the book club. Below is her schedule. All events are free and open to the publice, although her book will be available for purchasing and retails for $15.00.

 

SATURDAY, JANUARY 19, 2008

1:00p.m. --- Debut of Conversations* New Orleans (http://conversationsneworleans.blogspot.com) with special guest Corey "C-Murder" Miller (author of Death Around the Corner).

7:00p.m. --- "Spoken Word Saturdays & Subway" (Pearl, MS). Peters will be reading from her book GIRL, NAW! 

 

For more information visit http://www.thebestbookclub.info or contact Cyrus A. Webb at cawebb4@Juno.com.

Relentless Aaron encourages while Derrick L. Briggs prepares to show us why "Books are Sexy"

What a great week we have enjoyed... and the icing on the cake was definitely our conversations with the Father of Urban Fiction, Relentless Aaron! His discussion with the bookclub on Friday, February 16, 2007 was both inspiring and informative. He took us through the life that made him the tireless self-promoter that he is, and we learned about the lows that came before he rose to the top with numerous book and movie deals in three short years! Not familiar with his story? Then visit his site here, and prepare to be encouraged.
Thanks again Relentless for sharing with us.

What can our loyal members expect this upcoming week? More of the great discussions that you have come to know we will deliver at the best book club!

On Tuesday, February 20th, we will have author/book club president Derrick L. Briggs.
In this fascinating discussion look for us to learn about his visual approach to attracting book lovers--- and why he feels so passionate about encouraging men of color to read. This is one to mark on your calendars.

Bestselling author Alisha Yvonne joins us live and in person beginning Friday, February 23, 2007. Click on the schedule below for all the activities.



On Friday, February 23rd we will get the highlight of our month with the author of the month of February: National bestselling author Gloria Mallette! Haven't read about this author? Then click on our exclusive interview with her here.
She will talk to us about her success and why writing for herself has yielded great rewards.

And of course there is our final interview of the month with nationally recognized hiphop artist/bestselling author C-Murder. Join us as we talk about his book DEATH AROUND THE CORNER and how books helped him deal with two of the most trying years of his life!


Remember that all of the above will take place at the Medgar Evers Library in Jackson, MS at 6p.m. All three interviews will take place via conference call and the authors will be answering your questions!

We hope to see you there. For more details, contact the Medgar Evers Library at 601.982.2867.

CONVERSATIONS BOOK CLUB Presents the Scrapbook from the Carl Weber visit--- Tuesday, January 23, 2007

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On behalf of For The People Productions and Conversations Book Club, we humbly thank everyone who came out and showed support for the Carl Weber visit. On Tuesday, January 23, 2007 the two organizations made history by hosting the author in Mississippi and were greeted by appreciative fans at each and every stop. Our thanks goes out to the Medgar Evers Library, Waldenbooks, the Wal-Mart Supercenter in Pearl, the Brandon Public Library and the Richard Wright Library. All of you made the day just that much better with your open arms and support. For all of the fans who showed up at each location, all we can say is this couldn't have happened without you. Feel free to click on the image above (or below) to access the scrapbook of the trip.

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This event was brought to you in part by Tricom Publicity Inc. and the Read My Lips Literacy Project.

Conversations Book Club Announces Upcoming Events for 2007! (Click on each poster below for larger image.)

Over 12 months 29 authors from 13 states will speak live to 1 bookclub: CONVERSATIONS BOOK CLUB IN MISSISSIPPI!

NEW YORK
Carl Weber
Hickson
Derrick L. Briggs

TEXAS
Francis Ray
Reshonda Tate Billingsley
M. W. Moore
Derek Jackson

NEVADA
Theresa Gonsalves

OHIO
Bakari Kitwana
Keith L. Johnson
Tiffany L. Warren
C. Kelly Robinson

CALIFORNIA
Mary B. Morrison
Andrew Neiderman
Victoria Christopher Murray
Terry E. Hill

PENNSYLVANIA
Gloria Mallette

GEORGIA
Brandon Massey
Jihad
Travis Hunter

OREGON
Roz Bailey
Lisa Jackson
Nancy Bush

NORTH CAROLINA
K-Elliott

LOUISIANA
C-Murder
Clarence Nero

VIRGINIA
La Jill Hunt

ILLINOIS
Trista Russell

MARYLAND
Candice Dow

We are bringing you only the best. Only one book club in the state of Mississippi brings you the authors you love and the books that you can't do without! Visit our site often for all the details--- and find out how you can get signed copies of the books we feature FREE each month!

BREAKING NEWS: National Bestselling author Francis Ray visits Mississippi---October 2007!

This is a literary event that you don't want to miss! Conversations Book Club is pleased to inform you that national bestselling author Francis Ray will be visiting Mississippi on Saturday, October 27, 2007. Ray, the author who has brought us such titles as ANY RICH MAN WILL DO, DREAMING OF YOU, SOMEONE TO LOVE ME AND YOU AND NO OTHER will be spending the day with the book club as part of its "Read My Lips Literacy Project" will begin the day with breakfast at the Medgar Evers Library and conclude with dinner at Real Roots Bar and Grill in Pickens, MS.

Conversations Book Club appreciates Francis Ray for her willingness to share herself with the state of Mississippi. To find out more about her, visit www.francisray.com. You can also read an interview with Francis Ray conducted by Conversations Magazine by visiting the link to the right of this site.