Friday, October 19, 2007
CBC Report: Jonathan Richardson's visit to MS, Day One
Conversations Book Club is pleased to give you the review of our first day with author Jonathan Richardson, the man who brought us THE COMPLICATED LIFE OF THE AFRICAN AMERICAN MAN.
He arrived in Jackson, MS on Thursday, October 18, 2007 and after a long flight we took him over to Pearl Public Library for the first meeting of our new "Teen Conversations" that meets every 3rd Thursday at 6p.m. After introducing him to the staff of the library we sat down for an hour discussion about his book and what he hopes it accomplishes.
On Friday we started off with a surprise visit to Crystal Springs Elementary School in Copiah County. Thanks to the support of our book club member and friend, Cheryl Haynes, we were able to visit each classroom of the school and then settle down in the library for a nice chat with the 3rd grade males.
Heading back to Hinds County we went to see our friends at the Jackson Advocate Newspaper downtown. Ms. Alice Tisdale and the entire staff stopped for pictures, and even one of the staff writers got a copy of the book to do a review for the paper.
After a short break it was off to Richard Wright Library for a meet and greet with patrons and book lovers. Members of the Savvy Book Club and Q.U.E.E.N.S. of Mississippi joined us for a sitdown with the author---and even some young ones came in to shake his hand and say hello.
The final stop of the day was at Waldenbooks in Metrocenter where our friends Lisa and Pam saw to it that we were comfortable for our book discussion. During the hour we touched on Richardson's personal life and how his own experiences shaped a great deal of the values that he holds today.
"I just want us to talk," he said before the final session ended, talking about the purpose of the book. And talk is something that is inevitable with a book as powerful as THE COMPLICATED LIFE OF THE AFRICAN AMERICAN MAN.
Sunday, October 14, 2007
CBC Report for October 15-21, 2007
Conversations Book Club is pleased to announce that we have a full week of activities coming up with our interactive book club, talking to SEVEN AUTHORS via conference call or in person.
Here is the schedule:
Monday, October 15, 2007 --- Beginning at 6p.m. Conversations Book Club will meet at Waldenbooks Metrocenter in Jackson, MS, talking with authors Fon James (author of Back and Forth) and New York Times Bestselling author Phil Town (author of Rule #1).
Tuesday, October 16,2007 --- Beginning at 6p.m. Conversations Book Club will meet at Waldenbooks Metrocener in Jackson, MS, talking with authors C. Kelly Robinson (author of The Perfect Blend) and Alicia Rice (author of DIARIES OF A DEAD WOMAN).
Wednesday, October 17, 2007--- Beginning at 6p.m. Conversations Book Club will meet at Waldenbooks Metrocenter in Jackson, MS, talking with authors Desiree Day (author of One G-String Short of Crazy) and Shani Dowdell (author of Keepin' It Tight).
Thursday, October 18, 2007 --- Beginning at 6p.m. Conversations Book Club President Cyrus A. Webb will hold his first 3rd Thursday forum at Pearl Public Library with Teens. the topic will be "Is Suicide Ever the Answer?"
Friday, October 19-Sunday, October 21, 2007 --- Conversations Book Club will host author Jonathan Richardson (author of THE COMPLICATED LIFE OF THE AFRICAN AMERICAN MAN). This will mark his first visit to the state---and a great deal of events to usher in the visit.
Sunday, October 21, 2007 --- It's the 3rd Sunday so that means "Inspirational Conversations" Book Club meets at Subway Restaurant in Pearl, MS. The featured book is "The Forgotten Spirit" by Bestselling author Evie Rhodes, however we will also have some closing remarks by author Jonathan Richardson.
Admission to all events is free. For more information visit http://www.thebestbookclub.info or email Cyrus A. Webb at cawebb4@juno.com.
Here is the schedule:
Monday, October 15, 2007 --- Beginning at 6p.m. Conversations Book Club will meet at Waldenbooks Metrocenter in Jackson, MS, talking with authors Fon James (author of Back and Forth) and New York Times Bestselling author Phil Town (author of Rule #1).
Tuesday, October 16,2007 --- Beginning at 6p.m. Conversations Book Club will meet at Waldenbooks Metrocener in Jackson, MS, talking with authors C. Kelly Robinson (author of The Perfect Blend) and Alicia Rice (author of DIARIES OF A DEAD WOMAN).
Wednesday, October 17, 2007--- Beginning at 6p.m. Conversations Book Club will meet at Waldenbooks Metrocenter in Jackson, MS, talking with authors Desiree Day (author of One G-String Short of Crazy) and Shani Dowdell (author of Keepin' It Tight).
Thursday, October 18, 2007 --- Beginning at 6p.m. Conversations Book Club President Cyrus A. Webb will hold his first 3rd Thursday forum at Pearl Public Library with Teens. the topic will be "Is Suicide Ever the Answer?"
Friday, October 19-Sunday, October 21, 2007 --- Conversations Book Club will host author Jonathan Richardson (author of THE COMPLICATED LIFE OF THE AFRICAN AMERICAN MAN). This will mark his first visit to the state---and a great deal of events to usher in the visit.
Sunday, October 21, 2007 --- It's the 3rd Sunday so that means "Inspirational Conversations" Book Club meets at Subway Restaurant in Pearl, MS. The featured book is "The Forgotten Spirit" by Bestselling author Evie Rhodes, however we will also have some closing remarks by author Jonathan Richardson.
Admission to all events is free. For more information visit http://www.thebestbookclub.info or email Cyrus A. Webb at cawebb4@juno.com.
Saturday, October 13, 2007
"Mississippi should be honored": C-Murder Visit to Mississippi in Oct. 2007: MISSION ACCOMPLISHED
(NOTE: If you missed the commentary on Day one of C-Murder's visit to Mississippi, click here.)
There is no way to truly describe how I feel right now about the history-making event that just occurred in Mississippi this week, but I think the quote in the subject line pretty much sums it up. It doesn't come from me, but from one of the employees at Barnes and Noble where we met on Friday evening to discuss Miller's book DEATH AROUND THE CORNER. Her comment was so profound and so on point that I had to make a point to write it down: "I don't like rap music, but there are a few rapper out there like yourself that I really respect and admire. The fact that you came here of all places is so profound to me. Jackson (Mississippi) should be honored. Barnes and Noble should be honored, and Mississippi should be honored."
In day two of C-Murder's visit to Mississippi, I began the day as I normally do: checking the headlines from the news. On the front page of the Times-Picayune they led with a headline that tried to imply that Miller travelled to Mississippi without permission. (Today---after the events are all over---that was corrected with this headline.) Not to be deterred we began at Pearl High School, talking with students about the power of choices and why it was important to hold fast to your dreams and do your best to be productive in life. This stop was followed up with a meet and greet at Medgar Evers Branch Library where he met with fans, encouraging them to pursue what they loved and try to make a difference.
Wal-Mart on HWY 18 was our next stop, and this was really powerful. Eddie Robinson (store manager) and the other members of management had arrived for lunch for Miller and his crew and then we were in a store for a frenzied meet and greet with customers and fans.
Next it was on to PEG Network (Channel 18 in Jackson) to meet with Ken Stiggers and shoot an exclusive interview that is now available online worldwide.
After the interview we were at Richard Wright Library for an exciting meet and greet with young fans and even some not so young ones, who used the opportunity to socialize with Miller and get pictures and autographs.
Barnes and Noble was our next stop, and over 50 people attended an engaging book discussion led by Conversations Book Club that included the group's questions and comments, thus leading to the quote I mentioned earlier.
Finally we were at Subway in Pearl, MS---home of several programs led by Conversations Book Club. We spent a couple of hours meeting with fans and the final opportunity to show our appreciation for a great visit.
Look for some exciting information to be coming very soon about further events with C-Murder, Death Around the Corner and Conversations Book Club. This includes a movie for the book, and a soundtrack that is already in the works.
Again, thank you all for seeing this visit for what it was: the opportunity to get to know the man behind the book that we all are sure to be talking about for many years to come.
BELOW ARE LINKS TO WHERE THE STORY WAS COVERED:
Wikipedia on C-Murder
UK Dynasty--- 10/04/07
ROCHESTERMN.com ONLINE
Clarion Ledger Online Edition --- 09/27/07
Allhiphop.com---10/04/07
Jackson Advocate--- 10/04-10/07
Memphisrap.com---10/05/07
Clarion Ledger Newspaper (Mississippi)---10/10/07
POLITICAL GATEWAY ONLINE---10/12/07
Herald Tribune (Florida)
The Times-Picayune (Louisiana) ---10/12/07
XXLMag.com--- 10/12/07
WLOX-TV (Louisiana) --- 10/12/07
WLBT News Channel 3 (Mississippi)--- 10/12/07
WDSU Channel 6 (Louisiana)--10/12/07
WGNO ABC26 (Louisiana)
Alanat News (Online)---10/12/07
FOXNEWS.com---10/12/07
Clarion Ledger Newspaper (Mississippi) ---10/13/07
Times Picayune (Louisiana)--- 10/13/07
Sixshot.com---10/13/07
WWL AM870 (Louisiana)---10/15/07
Clarion Ledger Newspaper (Mississippi)---10/16/07
Times-Picayune (Louisiana)---10/17/07
Leesville Daily Leader---10/16/07
Jackson Advocate---10/18-24/07
There is no way to truly describe how I feel right now about the history-making event that just occurred in Mississippi this week, but I think the quote in the subject line pretty much sums it up. It doesn't come from me, but from one of the employees at Barnes and Noble where we met on Friday evening to discuss Miller's book DEATH AROUND THE CORNER. Her comment was so profound and so on point that I had to make a point to write it down: "I don't like rap music, but there are a few rapper out there like yourself that I really respect and admire. The fact that you came here of all places is so profound to me. Jackson (Mississippi) should be honored. Barnes and Noble should be honored, and Mississippi should be honored."
In day two of C-Murder's visit to Mississippi, I began the day as I normally do: checking the headlines from the news. On the front page of the Times-Picayune they led with a headline that tried to imply that Miller travelled to Mississippi without permission. (Today---after the events are all over---that was corrected with this headline.) Not to be deterred we began at Pearl High School, talking with students about the power of choices and why it was important to hold fast to your dreams and do your best to be productive in life. This stop was followed up with a meet and greet at Medgar Evers Branch Library where he met with fans, encouraging them to pursue what they loved and try to make a difference.
Wal-Mart on HWY 18 was our next stop, and this was really powerful. Eddie Robinson (store manager) and the other members of management had arrived for lunch for Miller and his crew and then we were in a store for a frenzied meet and greet with customers and fans.
Next it was on to PEG Network (Channel 18 in Jackson) to meet with Ken Stiggers and shoot an exclusive interview that is now available online worldwide.
After the interview we were at Richard Wright Library for an exciting meet and greet with young fans and even some not so young ones, who used the opportunity to socialize with Miller and get pictures and autographs.
Barnes and Noble was our next stop, and over 50 people attended an engaging book discussion led by Conversations Book Club that included the group's questions and comments, thus leading to the quote I mentioned earlier.
Finally we were at Subway in Pearl, MS---home of several programs led by Conversations Book Club. We spent a couple of hours meeting with fans and the final opportunity to show our appreciation for a great visit.
Look for some exciting information to be coming very soon about further events with C-Murder, Death Around the Corner and Conversations Book Club. This includes a movie for the book, and a soundtrack that is already in the works.
Again, thank you all for seeing this visit for what it was: the opportunity to get to know the man behind the book that we all are sure to be talking about for many years to come.
BELOW ARE LINKS TO WHERE THE STORY WAS COVERED:
Wikipedia on C-Murder
UK Dynasty--- 10/04/07
ROCHESTERMN.com ONLINE
Clarion Ledger Online Edition --- 09/27/07
Allhiphop.com---10/04/07
Jackson Advocate--- 10/04-10/07
Memphisrap.com---10/05/07
Clarion Ledger Newspaper (Mississippi)---10/10/07
POLITICAL GATEWAY ONLINE---10/12/07
Herald Tribune (Florida)
The Times-Picayune (Louisiana) ---10/12/07
XXLMag.com--- 10/12/07
WLOX-TV (Louisiana) --- 10/12/07
WLBT News Channel 3 (Mississippi)--- 10/12/07
WDSU Channel 6 (Louisiana)--10/12/07
WGNO ABC26 (Louisiana)
Alanat News (Online)---10/12/07
FOXNEWS.com---10/12/07
Clarion Ledger Newspaper (Mississippi) ---10/13/07
Times Picayune (Louisiana)--- 10/13/07
Sixshot.com---10/13/07
WWL AM870 (Louisiana)---10/15/07
Clarion Ledger Newspaper (Mississippi)---10/16/07
Times-Picayune (Louisiana)---10/17/07
Leesville Daily Leader---10/16/07
Jackson Advocate---10/18-24/07
Thursday, October 11, 2007
CBC Report: C-Murder Visit to Mississippi--- Day One
Well, the day has finally arrived---and what a day it was. Conversations Book Club was a part of history today in a very big way---and it was all because of dedicated people like many of you. The first day of events were full of exciting times and somber moments that we won't soon forget. As you can see from the slideshow above, we had a great time--- and many of you were a part of those moments.
We started off the day at Peeples Middle School, and from there it was on to Hinds in Utica followed by a meet and greet at Margaret Walker Alexander Library. After a quick break we had the opportunity to speak with a group of parents and kids at Lee Elementary in Jackson, and then it was off to the Waldenbooks in Metrocenter for a meet and greet and book discussion. The final stop of the evening was a private meet and greet for the book club members of the various groups. In all we were able to see over 1000 individuals today... and there is still one day left.
We hope to see everyone tomorrow for the final day of events. Make sure to check out the website to see exactly where we will end up.
Thanks again for your support.
Media Mentions of visit:
Journal Gazette
SixShot.com Hiphop news
Times Picayune Newspaper (Louisiana)
Clarion Ledger Newspaper (Mississippi)
XXLmag.com
Herald Tribune
WLBT News Channel 3 (NBC Affilliate) covers the visit of C-Murder to Mississippi
RochchesterMN.com reports on C-Murder's visit
Fox News.com picks up the story of Conversations Book Club hosting C-Murder
The Times Picayune further discusses Miller and his visit to Mississippi--- 10/12/07
Tuesday, October 2, 2007
Saturday, September 29, 2007
Authors Alicia Rice & Shelia Lipsey: MISSION ACCOMPLISHED
Saturday, September 29, 2007
The events over this past weekend meant more to me than I could ever express. After everything that people have said, either out of jealousy or ignorance, the book club that I founded just 10 months ago has grown into a force that can't be denied. We hosted our 20th author LIVE AND IN PERSON this weekend. OUR 20TH! How many other book clubs can say that? And I bring that up not to pat myself on the back, but to say that regardless of what people may SAY, it is your ACTIONS that speak louder than anything else.
This all began for us on Thursday when the "Subway Conversations" book club met to discuss Lipsey's book SINSATIABLE.
On Friday, we were joined by Ms. Rice and her family and embarked on the journey of the day that began at 9:30a.m. and took us until 7:00p.m. that evening. Thanks to those at Medgar Evers Library, the Jackson Advocate, Ms. Bridges' two classes at Pearl High School, Subway Restaurant in Pearl and Waldenbooks Metrocenter for making it an awesome day!
On Saturday, we began bright and early at Richard Wright Library and from there traveled to Waldenbooks Metrocenter for a signing and then back to Richard Wright for a meet and greet. The day ends with "Spoken Word Saturdays" @ Subway.
We appreciate the support of Shelia E. Lipsey who made her second trip to Mississippi THIS MONTH to support us. And to Alicia, we appreciate you sharing your story with us, and allow Conversations to add to your history by seeing to your book being made available to your fans thanks to Waldenbooks in Jackson, MS.
There is no stopping the power behind Conversations Book Club and its mission to get others addicted to books. We thank all of you for your support and look forward to your being a part of our success in the world.
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