Conversations LIVE! talks with Bestselling author Angel M. Hunter today at 12p.m. CST

Essence Bestselling author Angel M. Hunter was first introduced on the literary scene for many in 2003 with the book A Dollar And A Dream (co-authored with La Jill Hunt, Dwayne S. Joseph and Carl Weber), and we knew then that she was here to stay. Now with titles such as Sister Girls (1 & 2), Faking It, Turned Out and contributions to anthologies, she is one of the household names in literature that readers will continue to enjoy as time goes on.

On Wednesday, September 17, 2008 she talks with Conversations LIVE! about her remarkable career and she helps the show celebrate its 50th episode on the air since it moved to Blog Talk Radio in June 2008. Join the discussion at 12p.m. CST by listening to the show live at http://www.blogtalkradio.com/conversationslive or call-in to listen at 347.426.3645.

 

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Conversations discusses "The Prayer Chest" with authors August Gold & Joel Fotinos

Join Conversations LIVE! radio show on Tuesday, August 19, 2008 at 10a.m. CST when host Cyrus A. Webb will interview both August Gold and Joel Fotinos, authors of "The Prayer Chest"!They will discuss their literary partnership, the purpose of the book and take your questions! Listen to the show live online at http://www.blogtalkradio.com/conversationslive or call in at (347) 426-3645.

In 2007, "The Prayer Chest" was named one of the year "Best Kept Literary Secrets", and in 2008 it has been named one of the summer's "Top 20 Summer Reads" of the year. Come see what all the excitement is about! JOIN THE ADDICTION: Get hooked on books! http://www.thebestbookclub.info

Listen to Conversations LIVE!'s interview with Bestselling author John Saul

 

Bestselling author John Saul has been pleasing as well as frightening readers for over 30 years---and now he joins Conversations LIVE! to discuss his career and new book FACES OF FEAR. This is one you don't want to miss! This is John Saul's second interview with Conversations and his first full-hour interview since the release of the book six days ago. For more information on the author visit http://www.johnsaul.com.

cawebb4@juno.com wants to share this with you: Click on the player or the link below to listen to the Conversations LIVE! with C. A. Webb (Guest Bestselling author John Saul) show http://www.blogtalkradio.com/conversationslive/2008/08/18/Conversations-LIVE-with-C-A-Webb-Guest-Bestselling-author-John-Saul

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Monday, August 18, 2008 @ 12p.m CST--- Conversations talks with author John Saul

Monday, August 18, 2008 @ 12p.m. CST --- Conversations LIVE! with C. A. Webb welcomes back International Bestselling author John Saul. The author began working with Conversations in 2007 and has been scaring readers for decades with over 30 titles in print. In a exclusive one hour interview, he will talk live with the Conversations audience about his long career and his new book FACES OF FEAR that was released in August 2008.
Listen live to the interview by visiting http://www.blogtalkradio.com/conversationslive. You can join the conversations by calling in at (347) 426-3645. JOIN THE ADDICTION: Get hooked on books! http://www.thebestbookclub.info.

Conversations reviews "The Prayer Chest" by Bestselling authors August Gold and Joel Fotinos

Conversations Book Club is pleased to announce that this week's book review is "The Prayer Chest" by bestselling authors August Gold and Joel Fotinos. The book was also chosen by the book club as one of its "Top 20 Summer Reads of 2008!"


Each week Conversations' Founder Cyrus A. Webb shares information about what he feels should be on your bookshelf. They can be found in print form every Saturday in the Clarion Ledger newspaper (Rankin Ledger insert). To read this week's review, follow this link: http://www.rankinledger.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080816/LIFE/808160301/1003

Enjoyed the review? Then join Conversations LIVE! radio show on Tuesday, August 19, 2008 at 10a.m. CST when Webb will interview both authors for the hour! Listen to the show live online at http://www.blogtalkradio.com/conversationslive.




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Conversations reviews Bestselling author Erin Gruwell's TEACH WITH YOUR HEART

Conversations Book Club Founder and President, Cyrus A. Webb, is pleased to announce that the book review that appears today in the Clarion Ledger Newspaper is of Erin Gruwell's memoir TEACH WITH YOUR HEART. Many of you may remember Gruwell as the leader of the Freedom Writers organization. She was portrayed by Award-winning actress Hillary Swank in the movie adaptation of her first book. 

(see below)

 

To read the review, simply visit this link:

http://www.rankinledger.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080726/LIFE/807260302/1003

 

NOTE: Cyrus Webb will be interviewing New York Times bestselling author Erin Gruwell during his nationwide radio show, Conversations LIVE! on Wednesday, July 30th at noon Central Standard Time. The show can be heard live by visiting the Web site at  http://www.blogtalkradio.com/conversationslive. Call-ins are welcome at (347) 426-3645.

CBC Report: Bestselling author Theresa Gonsalves--- July 22,23, 2008

This is been an author visit I have been looking forward to for almost two years. I was first introduced to Bestselling author Theresa Gonsalves in 2006, just before I started the book club. At the time I was simply the editor of the Conversations Magazine as well as interviewing authors for the Clarion Ledger newspaper. I knew very little about her at first, but her book OBSESSIONS drew me in,and I have been hooked ever since.

 

After interviews, discussions with Conversations Book Club and an exclusive on my radio show, the two of us met each other for the first time on Tuesday, July 22, 2008 to begin her historic visit to Mississippi promoting her two books OBSESSIONS and THE MAN IN THE WOODS.

 
On Tuesday we began the day at Wal-Mart on HWY 18 in Jackson, MS with sales being made immediately during the first hour. Joining us was book club member and friend Martin Perkins and it was an awesome experience. Almost a case of books was sold during this event, and then we were on to Richard Wright Library in Jackson, MS where we met with other book lovers for a  pleasant end to the day.

On Wednesday, July 23rd, we returned to Wal-Mart for day two of Gonsalves' visit, with more sales being made, more curious readers wanting to ask questions and congratulate her and real conversations had with others who have experienced some of what the author has written about.

 

 

 

It was a pleasant sight to see: book lovers of all ages, races and backgrounds united for their desire for a good read---and Theresa Gonsalves provited that. Even at her hotel, she was able to talk with others about her stories with books being sold there as well along with hearty conversations about why she felt the need to share her story.

 

A perfect way to spend her first visit to Mississippi---and there will be more to report soon.

 

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Conversations Presents Its "Top 20 Summer Reads", 2008!

"Conversations Book Club (http://www.thebestbookclub.info) is pleased to announce its "Top 20 Summer Reads" of 2008. We read and review dozens of books each month, however, these stood out as books we thought would give you that refreshment you need from the regular run-of-the-mill read. During the months of July and August we challenge you to visit your favorite bookstore or online shop and purchase these book that range from nonfiction, self-help, mystery, suspense, erotica, engaging or just plain fun! Believe us: these are the books that we believe readers of any genre will appreciate because the authors have delivered us their best. See a title you have already enjoyed? Then make sure to tell at least 2 people about it and why they should give it a chance as well."

CONVERSATIONS' "TOP 20 SUMMER READS", 2008 (Arranged in no particular order)
1. "Bloggers' Delight, Volume 1 (Love & Redemption)" by Firefly Publishing & Entertainment
2. "One Dead Lawyer" by Tony Lindsay
3. "Final Fling," by Torrian Ferguson & Brian W. Smith
4. "A Street Girl Named Desire," by Treasure Blue
5. "No Place Safe" by Kim Reid
6. "Hiding in Hiphop" by Terrance Dean
7. "Electric Honey" by Sam Love
8. "The Prayer Chest" by August Gold & Joel Fontinos
9. "Gettin' Caught Up Wit' Nina," by P. Elaine Archie
10. "My Life in Porn," by Bobby Blake
11. "Do Travel Writers Go To Hell?" by Thomas Kohnstamm
12. "Pulpit Confessions," by Peron F. Long
13. "Rollin' With Dre," by Bruce Williams
14. "Grown & Gangsta," by Jacki-O
15. "The Enemy Between My Legs," by Stephanie Jones
16. "Obsessions," by Theresa J. Gonsalves
17. "Zoom Power," by Monica Carter Tagore
18. "How To Wow," by Frances Cole Jones
19. "My Soul Cries Out," by Sherri Lewis
20. "Destiny...Interrupted," by Erica N. Martin/Greg O. Jones

"Want to hear from these authors? Many of them will be featured through our website http://www.thebestbookclub.info this summer or our internet radio program at http://www.blogtalkradio.com/conversationslive. We salute the authors and look forward to their next literary treasure." --- Cyrus A. Webb, Conversations Book Club President

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THIS WEEK'S REVIEW: ZOOM POWER by Monica Carter Tagore

 

Conversations Book Club Founder and President, Cyrus A. Webb, is pleased to share with readers his review of author Monica Carter Tagore's book ZOOM POWER that appears today in the state of Mississippi's largest daily newspaper and online worldwide. (see below)

 

To read his review of Tagore's book click (or copy and paste) this link:

http://www.rankinledger.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080705/LIFE/807050313/1003

 

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A CONVERSATIONS EXCLUSIVE: Bobby Blake

A CONVERSATIONS EXCLUSIVE: Bobby Blake (by C. A. Webb)

Conversations Book Club is pleased to share one of the most intriguing interviews we have conducted to date! The man who is known in the adult film industry as Bobby Blake is no stranger to attention. Now after retiring from the entertainment world, he has penned a memoir that people of all walks of life will be talking about. MY LIFE IN PORN reveals much more than he could have exposed in any movie, and his story of how his path could not have been any different is one that will resonate with many.

This is our conversation:

http://authorstaketen.blogspot.com/2008/06/conversations-exclusive-our-interview.html

THIS WEEK'S REVIEW: HOW TO WOW by Frances Cole Jones

Conversations Book Club Founder and President, Cyrus A. Webb, is pleased to share with readers his review of author Frances Cole Jones' book HOW TO WOW that appears today in the state of Mississippi's largest daily newspaper and online worldwide. (see below)

 

To read his review of Jones' book click (or copy and paste) this link:

http://www.rankinledger.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080621/LIFE/806210310/1003

BOOK LOVERS DAY in Pearl, MS: MISSION ACCOMPLISHED!

Book Lover's Day in Pearl, MS: MISSION ACCOMPLISHED

Thank you to all of the authors (Craig Alexander, V. L. Green, Darden North and Voncele Savage) for taking out an hour of their time on Tuesday, April 22, 2008 to talk about the writing process and how they stay encouraged and motivated.
The four of them were at the Pearl Public Library giving timely advice and showing why they are some of Mississippi's best. Author Craig Alexander became the 15th author that Conversations has hosted in 2008, while author Darden North was our 16th! This is an incredible feat for any literary organization, considering last year we only hosted 32!


Special thanks goes out to the Rankin Ledger and the Pearl Library for helping to promote the event.

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THIS WEEK'S REVIEW: V. L. Green's WHEN DESTINIES MEET

Conversations Book Club Founder and President, Cyrus A. Webb, ends the first month of his new partnership with the state of Mississippi's largest daily newspaper today with his review of Mississippi's own V. L. Green's book WHEN DESTINIES MEET. (see below)

 

Remember that Green will be one of four Mississippi authors that will be participating in Conversations' "Book Lovers Day" that will be held in Pearl, MS on Tuesday, April 22, 2008. (For details, visit http://www.thebestbookclub.info.)

 

To read his review of author/poet Green's debut novel click (or copy and paste) this link:

http://rankinledger.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080329/LIFE/803290309/1003

Looking for your literary fix for the weekend? Watch our video chats!

Looking for your perfect literary fix for this special holiday weekend? Then we have the perfect video chats for you! Simply click on the links below and enjoy our discussions with some of your favorite authors!

Bestselling author Allison Hobbs
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PZF42X5ndwc
 
Bestselling author C-Murder
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-WqRmiVj-Zs
 
Bestselling author Jonathan Richardson
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=29BEa4a7n8U
 
Bestselling authors Shelia E. Lipsey & Daphine Glenn Robinson
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XWZBtd95Kv4
 
Bestselling author Brenda L. Thomas
http://www.esnips.com/web/BrendaLThomas
 
Bestselling author Voncele Savage
http://www.esnips.com/web/authorVonceleSavage
 
Bestselling author Diane Dorce
http://www.esnips.com/web/dianedorcechat
 
Conference call conversation with Bestselling author Andrew Neiderman
http://www.esnips.com/web/ConversationsLIVEwithAndrewNeiderman

 

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Bestselling author Harrine Freeman speaks out on Conversations

Conversations Book Club was pleased to begin the month of March 2008 with our 12th author of the year: Bestselling author Harrine Freeman of Washington D. C.

This was Ms. Freeman's first visit to Mississippi, and we made sure it was one she will not soon forget. Her book HOW TO GET OUT OF DEBT is so timely considering what many are faced with in the day to day struggles of life.  Here is what she had to say about her historic visit to the Magnolia State.

 

"I had never visited Mississippi before but Cyrus made the trip a wonderful experience. Everyone was so receptive and warm.  Cyrus and Conversations Book Club is a class act.  All book clubs should be modeled after the Conversations Book Club.  I hope every author gets the opportunity to work with them in the future."

Harrine Freeman
CEO/Owner, H.E. Freeman Enterprises   http://www.hefreemanenterprises.com 
Speaker, Columnist, Author of How to Get Out of Debt: Get an "A" Credit Rating for Free

Conversations Celebrates "Women's History Month", March 2008

Diane Dorce'
Electa Rome Parks
Shelia E. Lipsey
Carolyn Jessop
Trice Hickman
Lacricia Peters
Gretchen Craig
Portia Cosby
Leslie Hazleton
Patricia Sargeant
Martha Tucker
Brenda L. Thomas
Tina Brooks McKinney
Dedra Johnson
Allison Hobbs
Michelle Larks
Voncele Savage
Shelia Goss
Wahida Clark
Angel M. Hunter
Joy King
Kim Reid
Stephanie Worth
P. Elaine Archie
Kendra Norman-Bellamy
Fon James
Erin Gruwell
Ebony Farashuu
V. L. Green
Brittney Holmes
Ashley (Jaquavis)

2008 Conversations

183. Taylor Ross, December 2008
182. Ken Tucker, December 2008
181. Bonnie Kaye, December 2008
180. Lady K, December 2008
179. Andrew Vahss, December 2008
178. Pardis Mahdavi, December 2008
177. Lesley Hazleton, December 2008
176. Kirk Wilkinson, December 2008
175. Leslie Chang, December 2008
174. R. H. Martin, December 2008
173. Howard Layton, December 2008
172. OndreaNicole, December 2008
171. Bernice Layton, December 2008
170. Sandra Foy, December 2008
169. Diane Johnston, December 2008
168. Darden North, December 2008
167. Terri Stevens, December 2008
166. Donald Greco, December 2008
165. Kaira Akita, December 2008
164. Crystal Hubbard, December 2008
163. Michele Cameron, December 2008
162. Chandra Wise, December 2008
161. L. A. Banks, December 2008
160. Jewell Parker Rhodes, December 2008
159. Evie Rhodes, December 2008
158. Jerry B. Jenkins, December 2008
157. Nannette Buchanan, November 2008
156. Chamein Canton, November 2008
155. Jeff Rivera, November 2008
154. Sweet P, November 2008
153. Suede, November 2008
152. Cornbreadd, November 2008
151. Steve Mayfield, November 2008
150. Daniel V, November 2008
149. Darryl Stephens, November 2008
148. Kenneth Smith, November 2008
147. Sedric Brinson, November 2008
146. Broderick Rice, November 2008
145. Lauren Nicole, November 2008
144. J. Bolin, November 2008
143. Derian Knox, November 2008
142. Korto, November 2008
141. Stella, November 2008
140. Jerell, November 2008
139. Musso, November 2008
138. Andrew Neiderman, November 2008
137. Gary Andrew Poole, November 2008
136. James Fredericks, November 2008
135. Tanya White, November 2008
134. Nima "Blue Eyes", November 2008
133. Rochet Wells, November 2008
132. Valerie W. Wesley November 2008
131. Gail Ambeau, November 2008
130. Jacqueline Rhinehart, November 2008
129. Elaine Flowers, November 2008
128. Corey Davis, November 2008
127. Jensen Atwood, November 2008
126. Douglas Blackmon, November 2008
125. M. G. Hardie, November 2008
124. Mark Henderson, November 2008
123. Da'Neen Hale, November 2008
122. Nikki Shallwani, November 2008
121. Monica Marie Jones, November 2008
120. Sherry Hill, November 2008
119. Linda West, October 2008
118. Dr. Mable John, October 2008
117. Andrea Kalin, October 2008
116. Bruce Feldon, October 2008
115. Robin Gunn, October 2008
114. Angela Self, October 2008
113. Tinisha Johnson, October 2008
112. N'Tyse, October 2008
111. Alicia Rice, October 2008
110. Pretty Tony, October 2008
109. Tony Lindsay, October 2008
108. Michelle Larks, October 2008
107. Kenneth F. Worth, October 2008
106. Shanelle, October 2008
105. Mika Means, October 2008
104. Kimberly Cheryl, October 2008
103. Marcia Ann Gillespie, October 2008
102. Red Tadjer, October 2008
101. Dudley Sykes, October 2008
100. John Elder Robison, October 2008
99. Rosa Johnson Butler, October 2008
98. Zack Hample, October 2008
97. Robert Gallagher, October 2008
96. Bruce Williams, October 2008
95. Jerome Gentry, October 2008
94. Mary Monroe, October 2008
93 John Ed Bradley, October 2008
92. Nicole Rouse, October 2008
91. Terry Alford, October 2008
90. Sylvia Dickey Smith, October 2008
89. Devon Scott, October 2008
88. William Frederick Cooper, October 2008
87. Brianna Davis, September 2008
86. Mic Barber, September 2008
85. Suzanne Siegel, September 2008
84. Reshonda Tate Billingsley, September 2008
83. Michael Erard, September 2008
82. Deon Sams, September 2008
81. Kia Stokes, September 2008
80. Stephanie Jones, September 2008
79. Georgette Cardenas, September 2008
78. Stefanie Sitzer, September 2008
77. Laverne Cox, September 2008
76. Rodney Lofton, September 2008
75. Arlether Wilson, September 2008
74. Alretha Thomas, September 2008
73. D T Pollard, September 2008
72. Rob Smith, September 2008
71. Andrew Long, September 2008
70. Kendra Haffoney, September 2008
69. Boris "Can Do" Kuperman, September 2008
68. Author Angel M. Hunter, September 2008
67. Poprah, September 2008
66. Author Jane Jordan, September 2008
65. Zane Bell, September 2008
64. Author Nikkea Smithers, September 2008
63. Author Margaret Johnson Hodge, September 2008
62. Author Bernice McFadden, September 2008
61. Author Gloria Mallette, September 2008
60. Author J. L. King, September 2008
59. Big G, September 2008
58. Author Frances Cole Jones, September 2008
57. Author T. L. James, September 2008
56. Author Joseph Henderson, September 2008
55. Author Pamela Samuels-Young, September 2008
54. Author Victoria Christopher Murray, September 2008
53. Author Treasure Blue,September 2008
52. Author Ashea Goldson, September 2008
51. Dana Pittman of Nia Promotions, September 2008
50. Author Gretchen Craig, September 2008
49. Author Jewell Parker Rhodes, August 2008
48. Author Peron Long, August 2008
47. Author Recha Peay, August 2008
46. Sumit, Founder of Hiphop Chronicle, August 2008
45. Author Latrese Carter, August 2008
44. Author Thomas Kohnstamm, August 2008
43. Author Shelia E. Lipsey, August 2008
42. Author Joel Fotinos, August 2008
41. Author August Gold, August 2008
40. Author P. Elaine Gold, August 2008
39. Author John Saul, August 2008
38. Author Harrine Freeman, August 2008
37. Author Sherri Lewis, August 2008
36. Author Roy Glenn, August 2008
35. Author Doug M. Cummings, August 2008
34. Author Abiola Abrams, August 2008
33. Author Erin Gruwell, July 2008
32. Author J. L. King, July 2008
31. Author Sam Love, July 2008
30. Author Electa Rome Parks, July 2008
29. Author V. L. Green, July 2008
28. Author Brian W. Smith, July 2008
27. Author Theresa Gonsalves, July 2008
26. Author Assaunta Collins, July 2008
25. Author Dwan Abrams, July 2008
24. Author Renee Daniel Flagler, 2008
23. Author Annette Hoggs-Jackson, July 2008
22. Author Yolanda Merz, July 2008
21. Author Berlinda White, July 2008
20. Author Jiwe, July 2008
19. Author Dante Moore, July 2008
18. Author Supreme Understanding, July 2008
17. Author Jean Holloway, July 2008
16. Author Monica Carter Tagore, July 2008
15. Author Bobby Blake, June 2008
14. Author Terrance Dean, June 2008
13. Author Frances Cole Jones, June 2008
12. Author Kim Reid, June 2008
11. Author Peter Gebeshian, May 2008
10. Author Zane, May 2008
9. Author Douglas Blackmon, April 2008
8. Author Marcia Gillespie, April 2008
7. Author Kwan, April 2008
6. Author Diane Dorce', March 2008
5. Author Kimberly Yorio, Feb. 2008
4. Author Carolyn Jessop, Jan. 2008
3. Author Rodney Lofton, Jan. 2008
2. Author Stuart Woods, Jan. 2008
1. Author Kevin M. Weeks, Jan. 2008

Authors We Have Hosted, 2008

31. Author Jerome Gentry, December 2008
30. Author Dudley Sykes, November 2008
29. Author Kia Stokes, October 2008
28. Author Angel M. Hunter, October 2008
27. Author William Winter, September 2008
26. Author Joseph Henderson, September 2008
25. Author Peter Gebeshian, August 2008
24. Author Vickie Stringer, July 2008
23. Author Theresa Gonsalvies, July 2008
22. Author Electa Rome Parks, June 2008
21. Author Jean Holloway, June 2008
20. Author Supreme Understanding, June 2008
19. Author Trice Hickman, June 2008
18. Author Dynah Zale, May 2008
17. Author Tony Lindsay, May 2008
16. Author Darden North, April 2008
15. Author Craig Alexander, April 2008
14. Author Tina Brooks McKinney, April 2008
13. Author Jacki-O, March 2008
12. Author Harrine Freeman, March 2008
11. Author Allison Hobbs, Feb. 2008
10. Author Sylvester Stephens, Feb. 2008
9. Author Dedra Johnson, Feb. 2008
8. Author V. L. Green, Feb. 2008
7. Author Brenda L. Thomas, Feb. 2008
6. Author Shelia E. Lipsey, Feb. 2008
5. Author Diane Dorce', Feb. 2008
4. Author John Brisby Lott, Sr., Feb. 2008
3. Author Voncele Savage, Jan. 2008/Feb. 2008
2. Author Corey "C-Murder" Miller, Jan. 2008/Feb. 2008
1. Author Lacricia Peters, Jan. 2008

Tru Publishing & Conversations Book Club begin Literary Hour in '08

 

In 2007 Conversations Book Club President Cyrus A. Webb and Tru Publishing President Corey "C-Murder" Miller began a literary partnership that will change the way books are discussed forever.

 

The pair began working together in January 2007, bringing a series of scheduled conference call discussions with book lovers in Mississippi to chat about Miller's bestselling novel DEATH AROUND THE CORNER. After the success of the phone chats, Webb and Miller were able to partner again to orchestrate his visit to Mississippi--- the author's first-ever stop outside of his hometown of New Orleans, Louisiana in promoting his book. The response was over 2000 attending the two days of events and hundreds of books being sold in the state. (Watch Conversations' exclusive tv interview with Miller by visiting here: http://youtube.com/watch?v=-WqRmiVj-Zs)

 

Now, just days before the end of one year and the beginnig of annother, a new alliance between the two has been sealed. It's called the "Tru Conversations Hour." 

 

Beginning Thursday January 31, 2008 at 7p.m. CST and continuing every Thursday through February 2008, hundreds of Miller's fans will be able to call one special number (1.712.432.3000/ access code, 398736) and connect with him to discuss the book that was chosen as Conversations Book Club's "Book of the Year 2007".

 

The chats will be moderated by Webb and will include his reading excerpts from the book to evoke discussion. Though his music lovers are encourage to join the chat, the questions should center around the novel.

 

After the five weeks of discussions featuring Miller, Webb will continue to moderate the hour program with other authors that will be able to reach out to their fans all over the world at one time.

 

Thanks to Tru Publishing, podcasts of each hour session will be available through http://www.thebestbookclub.info for others to enjoy at a later time free of charge. Just another way that Conversations Book Club is helping others to 'join the addiction and get hooked on books.'

 

For more information, contact Kernell Reynolds (cp3tru@gmail.com) at 504.915.8581, Cyrus A. Webb (cawebb4@juno.com) or Robin Gardner at 601.664.8805.

 

 

 

 

REVEALED: Conversations' "Most Fascinating Author of 2007"

From The Desk of Conversations Book Club President Cyrus A. Webb:

"Absolutely fascinating.

"That is the only way I know to describe the author who helped Conversations Book Club begin its journey as a leading authority in the literary world. After all, thanks to our literary partner TRICOM PUBLICITY (http://www.tricomweb.com), he was the first author who we hosted in 2007, beginning what would be a whirlwind first year for our book club.

"Though he only spent one day with us back in January 2007, his visit is still talked about today. There are so many ways to describe him: Bestselling author (New York Times and Essence), Publisher (Urban Books and Q-Boro Books), Visionary (the man behind the nonfiction publishing of Percy "Master P" Miller's book and Trailblazer. Think about it: out of the 32 authors we have hosted in 2007, six of them have worked with him or alongside him. And if you consider the 68 conference call discussions our book club has had this year with authors, 15 of them are published by him! To top that off, two authors who have nothing to do with his growing franchise (namely Travis Hunter and Wahida Clark) sing his praises as someone who helped them either break into the business or give them a boost to their careers.

"I remember the first time I spoke with him on the phone. I was doing an interview for Conversations Magazine, and it amazed me at how he managed to be both humble and confident about the success he had experienced. At that time, near the end of 2006, he was promoting a novel he co-wrote with another New York Times Bestselling author (Mary B. Morrison). As we go into 2008, this individual has already set his sights on new accomplishments: a new book as well as a new series featuring Flynt, Michigan that is sure to put the world on fire.

"It is with great pleasure that I present to you my pick as "Most Fascinating Author of 2007", Bestselling author Carl Weber."

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Conversations' "Best Kept Literary Secrets of 2007"

There are so many books that are published each year by authors that we have become used to that sometime we forget or miss those authors who might not yet have the name recognition of some of our favorites. Conversations Book Club has read over 100 books this year, and though we can't give equal time to every author and title, we wanted you to know those books that made an impact on us.

Here is our list of books you should add to your reading list:

* "Beauty and the Beast" by Deatri King-Bey
* "The Trifling Times of Nathan Jones" by Moses Miller
* "The Prayer Chest" by August Gold and Joel Fotinos
* "The Weekend" by P. Elaine Archie
* "Back and Forth" by Fon James
* "On Fire" by Patricia Sargeant
* "52 Broad Street" by Diane Dorce'
* "Sandrine's Letter to Tomorrow" by Dedra Johnson
* "No Men Need Apply" by V. Lovell Brigham
* "A Letter to My Sisters" by Voncele Savage
* "Diaries of a Dead Woman" by Alicia Rice*
"Too Little, Too Late" by Portia A. Cosby
* "Girl, Naw!" by Lacricia A. Peters
* "Slow Burn" by Ebony Farashuu
* "The Street Life Series" by Kevin M. Weeks
* "The Mouse That Roared" by Dwayne Murray Sr.

"Readers' Choice Selections" now found at Waldenbooks Metrocenter

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Conversations Book Club is proud to be the official book club of Waldenbooks Metrocenter---and to celebrate we are glad to introduce a new program: READERS' CHOICE. Look for the Conversations logo when you visit the Waldenbooks in Jackson, MS and now that those are books that the group stands behind as quality reads.

For details, contact Waldenbooks Metrocenter at 601.969.6949.

JOIN THE ADDICTION: Get Hooked on Books!

Okay, we can admit it: books have us hooked!

There is nothing like finishing a book that is a real conversation piece: one that you will not only reread for your personal enjoyment, but want to talk about because you want others to share in it. THAT is why we wanted "Authors We Love" to be something special in connection with Conversations Book Club.

With A.W.L. we didn't want to give you another meeting to attend or even another interview to read. On this site we are simply going to introduce you to the authors that we have fallen in love with---and hope that you have been able to share in our mission as well.

We just want to give you the best. Bottom line. It is also our goal that as you visit our site that you will be able to make suggestions to us of books that we should give a try. We have no fixed requirements. Just make sure that it is a book worth our time and effort. Want to write a review of the book or something about your experience during the book, then make sure that you log in and post it.

Conversations Book Club is here for you, and we hope that you will continue to enjoy what we bring to the table.

So what are you waiting for?

Join the addiction: Get HOOKED ON BOOKS! Main sites include CONVERSATIONS BOOK CLUB and READING MY LIPS.