Conversations Book Club Report: Author Anderecco Book-signing A Success!

Conversations Book Club thanks those who came out to support Mississippi author Anderecco during his book-signing Sat. September 21st at the Pearl Public Library (Pearl, MS). 

Stay in touch with the author at www.anderecco.com. 

(Sat. Sept. 21) Conversations hosts signing for author Anderecco @ Pearl Public Library (Pearl, MS)

Conversations Book Club is excited to announce that Mississippi author Anderecco will be signing copies of his books at the Pearl Public Library (2416 Old Brandon Road * Pearl, MS) on Sat. Sept. 21st from 1-3p.m.

Anderecco, who is the author of  WHO CAN I RUN TO?, TORN, LOVE TO LUV and UNDERCOVER LIES.

"I have been knowing Anderecco for a couple of years," says Cyrus Webb, President of Conversations Book Club. "It's great to have this opportunity to introduce him to book lovers in Rankin County."

Admission to this event is free, however, the author will have copies of his books available for purchasing.

For more information about Anderecco visit www.anderecco.com. Have questions about this and other events hosted by Conversations Book Club? Contact Cyrus Webb at cawebb4@juno.com or 601.896.5616. You can also visit www.conversationsbookclub.com.

Conversations Says "Thank You" to FreedomInk Authors and Tonya Goring

Conversations Book Club wishes to thank those who supported the visit of Freedom Ink authors Katandra Shanel Jackson, Kenny Mitchell and Phoenix as well as author Tonya Goring's visit to Mississippi.

(From l-r: Author Phoenix, Cyrus Webb, Author Tonya Goring, Author Katandra Shanel Jackson and Author Kenny L. Mitchell)

"It was an amazing experience for me and Mississippi," says Cyrus Webb, President of Conversations Book Club. "I am so glad that we could connect with such great authors and introduce their work to the state."

On Saturday, August 31, 2013 the four authors were involved in a booksigning at the Pearl Public Library followed by an informal meet and greet at Appetizers Restaurant, both events in Pearl, MS.

During the visit author and President of FreedomInk Katandra Jackson donated a copy of the book POETIC METER AND RANDOM PROSE to the Pearl Public Library, paving the way for it to be available for its patrons.

Webb, who is also the host of the online show "Conversations with Cyrus Webb" also taped segments with each of the authors. You can watch the interviews below:






Find out more about the authors and books of FreedomInk at www.freedomink365.com. You can reach Tonya Goring at www.meetdesiree.com.

(Sat. Aug 31, 2013) Conversations Welcomes Freedom Ink Authors to Mississippi

Conversations Book Club is excited to announce that on Saturday, August 31, 2013 Freedom Ink authors Katandra Jackson, Kenny Mitchell and Courtney 'Phoenix' White along with guest author Tonya Goring will be holding their first literary events in Mississippi.

"We're excited to host this amazing event," says Cyrus Webb, President of Conversations Book Club. "They are six authors with their own unique voices. This type of event is just what readers around the state need."

Webb has scheduled two stops in Rankin County for the literary group:
The first will be a book-signing from 1-3p.m. at the Pearl Public Library (2416 Old Brandon Road * Pearl, MS), followed by a meet and greet beginning at 5p.m. at Appetizers Restaurant (3000 Hwy 80 E * Pearl, MS).

Admission to both events is free and open to the public. The authors will have copies of their books available for purchasing.

For more information contact Cyrus Webb at cawebb4@juno.com or 601.896.5616. You can also visit www.conversationsbookclub.com.

Cyrus Webb Announces Conversations Online Book Club Picks for August 2013

During the month of August 2013 Conversations Book Club will be hosting three online discussions and the public will be able to be a part of it!

Mississippi native Cyrus Webb (host of Conversations LIVE, Editor of Conversations Magazine and President of Conversations Book Club) will be moderating the discussions, with authors Sampson Davis, Randy Richardson and Dr. Rob Pennington: an announcement that was made via Youtube.

Here is the schedule for the month's discussions:

*     Sat. August 17, 2013 @ 1p.m. et (12p.m. ct/10a.m. pt) --- Cyrus Webb and co-host Charles Clark of Brotha Magazine discuss LIVING AND DYING IN BRICK CITY with author Sampson Davis. Listen and participate in the show online at www.blogtalkradio.com/conversation-pieces or call in at 347.327.9608. 

*     Tues. August 20, 2013 @ 8p.m. et (7p.m. ct/5p.m. pt) --- Cyrus Webb talks with author Randy Richardson about his book CHEESELAND and how it's message of friendship and knowing oneself have resonated with readers. Listen and participate in the show online at www.blogtalkradio.com/conversationslive or call in at 347.426.3645.

*     Thurs. August 29, 2013 @ 8p.m. et (7p.m. ct/5p.m. pt) --- Cyrus Webb talks with author Rob Pennington about his book FIND THE UPSIDE OF THE DOWN TIMES. Listen and participate in the show online www.blogtalkradio.com/conversationslive or call in at 347.426.3645.

Can't join the discussions live? Join Webb in discussing them online afterwards! It is Conversations' goal to keep the discussions going all month long and beyond. 

To stay in touch with Conversations Book Club and upcoming discussions visit www.conversationsbookclub.com. 

Conversations' 25 Summer Reads of 2013

Conversations Book Club is excited to announce its picks for Summer reads in 2013. The list, compiled by Conversations Media Group President Cyrus Webb, is a combination of titles by authors who were both established as well as rising literary stars.

"I read so many great books each year it was difficult to put this list together," says Webb,37. "The 25 that were finally chosen, though, I believe showcases something for everyone."

Webb began Conversations Book Club in November 2006 as a co-ed reading group for individuals of all walks of life and backgrounds. Since then chapters have created around the South as well as online, uniting readers around the power of books.

It is Webb's hope that this list will give you many hours of enjoyment throughout the Summer.

Conversations' 25 Summer Reads of 2013

1. "The Power Trip" by Jackie Collins (St. Martin's Press)
2. "A Killer's Grace" by Ronald Chapman (Seeing True Press)
3. "Darkness Before Dawn" by Ace Collins (Abingdon Press)
4. "Secrets from the Past" by Barbara Taylor Bradford (St. Martin's Press)
5. "Politics. Escorts. Blackmail." by Pynk (Grand Central Publishing) 
6. "The Laws of Gravity" by Liz Rosenberg" (Amazon Publishing)
7. "The House That Love Built" by Beth Wiseman (Thomas Nelson)
8. The Aloha Trilogy by Stephen A. Enna and Dennis J. Wootten (Authorhouse)
9. "Crescendo" by Deborah J. Ledford (Second Wind Publishing)
10. "What She Wants" by Sheila Roberts (Harlequin/Mira)
11. "The Comfort of Lies" by Randy Susan Meyers (Atria Books)
12. "The Devil's Game" by Shawn 'Jihad' Trump (W. Clark Publishing)
13. "Why Can't I Be You" by Allie Larkin (Penguin)
14. "Revenge Wears Prada" by Lauren Weisberger (Simon & Schuster)
15. "Ordinary Grace" by William Kent Krueger (Atria Books)
16. Loves Me Not, Vol. I & II by Kenny L.Mitchell (FreedomInk)
17. "My Private Hell" by Melissa Cobb (Vicious Ink Publications)
18. "Fifty Two Shades of Blue-ish" by Karen S. Exkorn (Orange Press)
19. "The Tides of Memory" by Sidney Sheldon/ Tilly Bagshawe (William Morrow)
20. "Fly Betty" by Treasure Blue (Cash Money Content)
21. "Tommy the Quarterback" by Donald Greco (publisher unnamed)
22. "Hollywood Forever" by Christopher Herz (Amazon Publishing)
23. "The Gospel According To Prissy" by Barbara Casey (Strategic Media Books)
24. "When Memories Fade" by Tyora Moody (Urban Christian/Kensington)
25. "Vengeance Is Now" by Scott D. Roberts (3L Publishing)

To stay in touch with updates from Conversations Book Club visit www.conversationsbookclub.com. 

(Sat. June 1, 2013) Conversations Book Fair's Next Event Set for Pearl, MS

Conversations Book Club, in connection with Mississippi Reads,is excited to announce that its next book fair will take place Saturday, June 1, 2013 at the Pearl Public Library (2416 Old Brandon Road * Pearl, MS) from 1-3p.m.

Hosted by book club President Cyrus Webb, the event will feature authors Melissa Cobb (My Private Hell), Darlene Collier (Married to Sin), Amanda Lee (Deranged Series and A Family Divided By Color) and J.Marie (Death By Three).

"Conversations is excited to host these four amazing authors," says Webb. "Mississippi should be proud of them, and I hope the public will take advantage of the opportunity to meet them and support their work."

Admission to the event is free, however, each authors will have books available for purchasing. Refreshments will be provided by Conversations Book Club.

For more information contact Cyrus Webb at cawebb4@juno.com or 601.896.5616. You can also visit either www.conversationsbookclub.com or www.mississippireads.com.