(Tues. May 15th) Conversations Book Club Welcomes NYT Bestselling author Wahida Clark Back To Mississippi

(Tuesday, May 15, 2012) Conversations Book Club is pleased to announce that it will be hosting New York Times Bestselling author Wahida Clark in her second trip to Mississippi as she promotes her new novel PAYBACK AIN'T ENOUGH.

"We are extemely humbled and excited about the opportunity," says Cyrus Webb, Founder and President of Conversations. His reading group hosted the author in 2011 in her first visit to the Magnolia State and count it an honor to have her return. "Her fans really enjoyed the opportunity to be able to talk with her and take pictures with her," Webb explains. "It made it a win-win for us because she enjoyed herself just as much as they did."

Webb has coordinated a schedule that will allow fans of Wahida Clark from around Central Mississippi to be able to visit with her and get their books signed during a one-day only event.

Here is the public schedule for the visit:

*     9:30a.m.-10:30a.m. --- Breakfast with Books/Meet & Greet @ Subway Restaurant (112 Service Dri. Brandon MS ---across from Piggley Wiggley)

*     1-3p.m. --- Meet & Greet @ Medgar Evers Library (4215 Medgar Evers Blvd * Jackson, MS)

*     4-7p.m.  --- Booksigning @ Books-A-Million (4950 I-55 N * Jackson, MS)

Conversations Book Club welcomes readers of all books clubs and reading groups out for this special "one day only" event! For more information contact Cyrus Webb at cawebb4@juno.com or 601.896.5616. You can also visit http://www.conversationsbookclub.com/.

Conversations Media Group Announces Spring Book Giveaway

Conversations Media Group is pleased to announce its Spring Book Giveaway to promote reading and to introduce authors that may have been under the radar. Started by Conversations Book Club founder Cyrus Webb in 2007, he sees this as a way of not only sharing the gift of a great book, but to network with other book lovers.











Here are the books that have been made available for this year's Spring Book Giveaway:

1.     "Darling Nikki" by E. V. Adams (autographed)
2.     "A Dark Journey To A Light Future" by Tommie Mabry (autographed)
3.     "Chicken Soup For The Soul: Family Caregivers"
4.     "Chicken Soup For The Soul: Magic of Mothers & Daughters"
5.     "The Immune" by Doc Lucky Meisenheimer (autographed)
6.     "The Fox" by Arlene Radasky (autographed)
7.     "The Basement" by Stephen Leather (autographed)

To participate in the book giveaway simply follow the steps below.

1.     Join Cyrus Webb's Facebook page at www.facebook.com/cyruswebb. (If you have already joined the page, simply move on to step number 2.)
2.     After joining Webb on his Facebook page, message him from the Facebook page announcing the THREE NUMBERS of the books you would like to have if you win.
3.     That's it! After completing steps 1 and 2, just wait until Wednesday, May 16th when Webb will announce every weekday through May 31st who the winners are.

Deadline for getting your "entries" in for this great giveaway is Tues. May 15th by 8p.m. et. Winners will be announced on Conversations LIVE radio show each weekday @ 6p.m. et (5p.m. ct/ 3p.m. pt) beginning Wednesday, May 16, 2012. You don't have to be listening to the live broadcast to win!

Have questions about the giveaway or are you an author who would like to participate in the Summer Book Giveaway? Contact Cyrus Webb at cawebb4@juno.com or 601.896.5616. CONVERSATIONS: Feeding your love of life! www.conversationsmediagroup.com.

CBC Report: Author Tommie Mabry's Book-Signing A Success!

(Sat. April 21, 2012) Shadow Play Entertainment and Conversations Book Club wish to thank all of those who supported the book-signing for Tommie Mabry, author of A DARK JOURNEY TO A LIGHT FUTURE on Sat. April 21, 2012 at the Pearl Public Library in Pearl, MS.

"The event was a success in every way imaginable," says Cyrus Webb, President of Conversations Book Club and host of the event. "It was great to finally meet Tommie and introduce him to book lovers in Rankin County." Webb had read A DARK JOURNEY and interviewed the author on his radio show Conversations LIVE over the phone. This was the first time they had met face to face.

Supporters of Conversations Book Club and the author came out to get copies of the book, converse with the author and learn more about his story that is chronicled in the book. Among those in attendance was Darlene Collier, author of MARRIED TO SIN.

Mabry's book is available on Amazon.com and additional information can be found about the author and the book at www.tommiemabry.com. To find out about upcoming events hosted by Conversations Book Club visit www.conversationsbookclub.com.

Conversations Book Club hosts book-signing for author Tommie Mabry

He was told by many that his life wouldn't amount to anything, however, Tommie Mabry surprised not only those who doubted him but has even exceeded his own expectations. He shares his inspiring story in the new book A DARK JOURNEY TO A LIGHT FUTURE, and Conversations Book Club will be hosting a book-signing for the Mississippi native on Saturday, April 21, 2012. "Tommie's journey is one that people of all walks of life can not only relate to but root for," says Cyrus Webb, book club President. "It's an honor to introduce him to Rankin County and let others know what is possible with hard work and dedication." The signing will take place in the lobby of the Pearl Public Library (2416 Old Brandon Road * Pearl, MS) from 12-2p.m. For more information about Tommie's story visit www.tommiemabry.com. Have questions about the event? Contact Cyrus Webb at cawebb4@juno.com or call 601.896.5616. You can also visit www.conversationsbookclub.com.

Conversations' 10 Best Poetry Books For 2012

by Cyrus Webb

As someone who appreciates the power of the written word, I am always looking for others who are putting pen to paper and giving the world something great through prose. I might not always agree with what is being said, but I can appreciate the skills and the gift that the author had.

Since April is National Poetry Month Conversations Book Club and Conversations Magazine wanted to present its choiceds for best poetry books to add to your collection this year:

* "Utter Magic" by April Mahoney (A Good Person Publishing)

* "God,Seed" by Rebecca Foust and Lorna Stevens (Tebot Bach Press)

* "BRAGN: Be Real and Great Now" by Zenaida Roy-Almario (BRAGN)

* "Dusting the Glass" by Nancy Kaye Dobson (Xlibris)

* "Nigger For Life" by Neal Hall, M.D. (unknown)

* "Reflections of a Mississippi Magnolia" by Patricia Neely-Dorsey (Grant House Publishing)

* "Looking Into Your Voice" by Cathie Borrie (Nightwing Press)

* "Praise Poetry and Propaganda" by Janicfe E. Groves Todd (Unlock Publishing House)

* "REFLECTIONS: Thoughts, Passions, & Truths" by Ya Ya Z. Badasu (Passionate Writer Publishing)

* "While There Is Still Time" by Terrell Dunnum (Tate Publishing)

Want to share your own poetic favorites? Would love to hear about them! Contact me at cawebb4@juno.com. Your choices might be featured in an upcoming blog post or even in Conversations Magazine!

Conversations' 10 Dog-Gone Great Books For Spring

by Cyrus Webb This time of year I am known to focus on books that have themes that are of interest to me and that I believe others will enjoy as well. Not surprisingly I have been reading alot of titles over the past several months that have man's and woman's best friend as its focal point. That's right: this list is going to the dogs!

As you will see this list includes fiction and non-fiction books, giving something for everyone. Make sure to add one or more of them to your own reading list and feel free to let me know what you think. * "Charlie" by Barbara Lampert (Langdon Street Press) * "Mr. Pish's Woodland Adventure" by K. S. Brooks (Cambridge Books) * "The Dog Who Knew Too Much" by Spencer Quinn (Atria Books) * "Your Dog Is Your Mirror" by Kevin Behan (New World Library) * "Miracle Man" by Robert Haas (Bascom Hill) * "All I Know About Management I Learned From My Dog" by Martin P. Levin (Skyhorse Publishing) * "Bad Dog (A Love Story)" by Martin Kihn (Pantheon Books) * "Cujo" by Stephen King (Penguin Books) * "Erik's Hope" by Andrea Chilcote and Sara Burden (Crimson Oak Publishing) * "Goodbye, Friend" by Gary Kowalski (New World Library) Have your own favorite title featuring dogs? I would love to hear about it! Email me at cawebb4@juno.com. It might be featured in an upcoming post or in Conversations Magazine! Happy reading!

Author E. V. Adams Visit To Rankin Co.: MISSION ACCOMPLISHED!

Conversations Book Club wishes to thank author E. V. Adams for allowing it to host a booksigning for her at the Pearl Public Library in Pearl, MS on Sat. March 17, 2012.

Adams' debut novel DARLING NIKKI was published in late February 2012, and already is available around the world in bookstores and online.


Conversations also thanks author Vershern Edwards for supporting the event and a fellow Mississippi author.

You can find additional information about E. V. Adams and her book on her website at www.evadams.com.