Authors Supporting Authors

Hello!

Who Are We?
ASA (Authors Supporting Authors) is a networking group of authors and readers who promote avid reading while providing support to other authors. Visit our website to learn more about our group and members. www.asanetwork.webs.com  

Authors Supporting Authors (ASA) was created on September 5, 2007 by Linda R. Herman, a mother, wife, avid reader and author. After the creation of ASA, the members further contributed there creativity and hard work to make this networking group into what it is: A blessing in the making.

We want this to be an online place for authors to support other authors. We help ourselves by helping others. Our intentions are to reach a broader audience of avid and potential readers and writers. We want to rise above stereotypes and push through the walls of ignorance, while providing unlimited resources to our communities.

Interested in chatting with ASA or one of its members? If so go to our website and click on Contact Us and we’ll schedule a chat.

FROM THE EDITOR                                                              
Summer is almost over, but many are still trying to finish up their summer reads. Maybe you’ll find your summer read amongst our ASA authors. Some are really hot, so make sure you grab a glass of ice cold water, while you get your read on. Also, be sure you sign up for ASA’s newsletter to keep in the know of what’s going on with ASA, including author information, book tips, free give-a-ways, and literary news.  And if you you’re not already a friend of ASA, add us as a friend on MySpace: http://www.myspace.com/asaauthors

Are you an author or a Book Club? Is so, we are interested in you. Visit our website: www.asanetwork.webs.com and click on Contact Us to be added to our Author Links or our Book Club page for free. Authors we do ask for an exchange link. Don't forget to tell others about this newsletter and feel free to forward it on. 

CLICK HERE to sign up for ASA’s quarterly newsletter.

Happy Reading and Writing,
Tinisha

ASA ON BLOGTALKRADIO                                
ASA is now on BlogTalkRadio. Our next upcoming show is entitled, Youth Empowerment Hour.

Tamara Angela Grant, author of Promises Made, Promises Kept, and Nanette Buchanan, author of Family…Secrets, Lies & Alibis, will be hosting that show. This show is for the entire family, so tune in as we talk about Youth in this country. Where are they heading? What are they reading? Who are our kid’s influences? Learn more about the hosts at their website:

Tamara Angela Grant www.tamaragrant.com  
Nanette Buchanan www.ipendesigns.com

GUEST SPEAKERS:

Our guest speakers include Nikkea Smithers, author of Sweet Dreams. Nikkea is going to offer insight from her book and listeners are encouraged to call in with their questions.

Another guest speaker is Ashley Henry. She’s an up and coming author, and one of ASA’s youngest and brightest stars. She is currently implementing a plan geared towards our youth. Ashley will speak on her ideas and calls are welcomed.

Tune into the show Sunday, August 10, 2008 at 6:00pm ET. You can call in directly to this live show at (347) 838-9985. Ask your questions or address your concerns about our Youth.

You can also participant and listen online.
Click here:

Interested in listening to our last show? If so, go to our site: www.asanetwork.webs.com

BIRTHDAYS                                                          
We'd like to celebrate and announce the following ASA member’s birthdays. If it weren't for birthdays, we would not
be able to pursue our passions and grow into superb human beings.

Happy Birthday To YOUUUU!!!!

July 7 – Peron F. Long

July 23 – K.D. Harris

August 2 – Julia Thomas

August 11 – Gayle Jackson Sloan

August 20 – Elissa Gabrielle

August 22 – Kenya Goodman

September 11 – Aisha Moore

September 20 – Jessica Tilles

ASA MEMBERS CAUGHT IN THE ACT           

LINDA R. HERMAN

“There are so many things killing the African American community. Consequences: When Love is Blind by Linda R. Herman is an eye opening novella.” Read entire review: Caught in The Act

Linda won First Place in the Excerpts from the Black Expressions 2005 Fiction Contest. The name of her story was, “Cost of our Affairs.” Read the excerpt here: Caught in The Act.

“After finishing Consequences-When Love is Blind by Linda Herman, I was nearly in tears. Her vivid story featuring Sade's character dealing with secrets and repeated lies from the man she devoted her life too was excellent…” Read the entire review: Caught in The Act.  

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PERON F. LONG

“The message that I hope to relay is one of understanding not only of conviction, but the process of conviction. We as a society often look for the results before the process. I always tell people that Salvation is a daily journey for some while a lifetime struggle for others. Without process there can be no positive results.” Quoted by Peron himself in his interview hosted by author Hazel Mills.
Read the entire interview: Caught In the Act.

“Most writers hope to see their work elevate to the big screen and I am no different.  However, I would have to say that my ultimate goal as an author would be to have longevity in this industry.” Quoted by Peron. Wanna read more? Caught In The Act

Peron caught on CNN???   Caught In the Act  Pulpit Confessions – Top 20 Summer Reads.

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D.L. SPARKS

“Okay y'all. I know I am usually lighthearted with my blogs, but today I want to talk about love and hurt. Recently, I made a huge mistake. Now, do I wallow in self-pity or do I dust myself off and keep it moving? I am picking the latter. I was hurt by someone that I was very close to, and it took a minute for me to figure out how to process that....but then it hit me like a bus....” Quoted by D.L. herself. Want to read the rest? Click here:  Caught In The Act

D.L. Sparks spoke at the Girl’s Summit at Hutchinson Elementary School. After dealing with the blow of her best friend, Monica Renee Bowie, D.L. is more passionate than ever about raising awareness in young girls and helping them make right choices. “Monica was my friend, my sister, and in the blink of an eye, she was gone,” said D.L. Sparks.
Read the entire release: Caught In The Act.

D.L. Sparks was a winner of the National Novel Writing Month in November 2007: Caught In The Act

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TAMARA ANGELA GRANT

“Give me space
I can only be me
You don't understand my gifts
Don't understand my dreams
and I don't expect you to see clearly
with eyes so green
Suffocating me with your envy
Stifling me with your hate”
Want to read more? Caught In The Act

“I’m originally from Baltimore, MD currently living in Atlanta, GA. I love writing, reading and cooking (oh yeah eating!) My first novel is entitled, Promises Made, Promises Kept…” Quoted by Tamara  Caught In The Act.

“He grabbed me again, this time throwing me on the bed. He tied my hands and legs to the bedposts. He then straddled me and all I could do at that point was say a silent prayer. That was the only way that I would make it out of this alive.” An excerpt from Tamara’s book, Promises Made, Promises Kept.  Caught In The Act.


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NANETTE BUCHANAN

“A native of Newark, New Jersey now residing in Somerset. I am married and currently work full time for the State of New Jersey. I am a proud mother of three married children, I have been blessed with four grandchildren with the fifth one on the way. I have been writing since 1975. My writing began as idle doodling while attending Rutgers University in New Brunswick, New Jersey.” Quoted by Nanette. Caught In The Act

“Poetry is caressed and then born.
It is the universal umbilical cord to our innermost thoughts.
It is where our verbal consciousness allows us to explore with visual insight
that which we dare not pick apart without an open mind…”

Read more: Caught In The Act

“Is a secret different than a lie?” Get the scoop from Nanette -   Caught In The Act

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TINISHA NICOLE JOHNSON

“What Every Happened To Black Love?”  Read what Tinisha has to say about that: Caught In The Act

“Tinisha Nicole Johnson found a good balance of mystery, heartbreak, joy and romance; mixed it all together and came up with Searchable Whereabouts. Once I got sucked in - and it didn’t take long - I didn’t want to put the book down until I knew “whodunit”, how it was done, and why it was done.” Read the rest: Caught In The Act

“Many wonder why my website is entitled, A Writers Fantasy. Well my deepest passion is writing and my head is always swirling with so many thoughts and dreams.” Quoted by Tinisha. Caught In The Act

HOT SUMMER READS                                        

Visit author Hazel Mills
www.hazelmillsstories.com
www.myspace.com/hazelmillsstories

Visit author Shani Greene-Dowdell
www.shanibooks.com
www.myspace.com/shanibouttoblowup

Visit THE AUTHOR – John R. Williams.
His newest upcoming novel, The Reunion will be released in 2009.
www.theauthor.us




Visit author, S.D. Denny
http://www.sddenny.com/
http://www.myspace.com/sdd4life




Various authors. CLICK HERE

Visit author Violette L. Reid
http://violettereid.com/
http://www.myspace.com/violette_peaches

QUOTES                                                               
"People of mediocre ability sometimes achieve outstand success because they don’t know when to quit. Most people succeed because they are determined to."
-George E. Allen
1832-1907, Publisher and Author

“If you know what to do to reach your goal, it’s not a big enough goal.”
 – Bob Proctor, Author and Speaker

“Create the highest, grandest vision possible for your life, because you become what you believe.” 
- Oprah Winfrey, Talk Show Host

FREE!!!!                                                                

Enter to Win a Free Gift from ASA

Interested in receiving a free gift bag of promo items mailed to you?

If so, go to www.freewebs.com/asanetwork sign up for our newsletter and then click on Enter To Win  

Gift bags will contain any of the following items in combination: bookmarks, flyers, brochures, coupons,
postcards, books, notepads, journals, gift certificates, and other items deemed appropriate.  

Enter to win TODAY! 10 random winners per month

*Authors who are interested in supplying promo materials, free books, gift certificates, bookmarks, flyers, or other
promo material, for our monthly give-a-way gift bags, please

Contact: Tinisha Johnson at her website www.tinishanicolejohnson.com 
Click on ‘Contact’ In the comment field please reference:
ASA PROMO FOR GIFT BAGS

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Free Banner Exchange

Calling all businesses, authors, book clubs, entrepreneurs, groups etc.  Would you like us to place your banner on our website?
If so go to the site: www.freewebs.com/asanetwork and click on Contact Us.

We will place your banner on our site, in exchange for our banner. You can find ASA's banner on the home page.

AUTHOR EVENTS & NEWS                               

It is about that time again! Time to book your rooms for WagFest The next stop Cincinnati October 17-19, 2008. WagFest is a Literary Conference and Bazaar established in 2007 with the self published author in mind. It is a place to learn what the literary industry doesn't want you to know, network, sell books and have fun and overall the importance of self sufficiency. WagFest has lived up to it's theme "Come as Strangers...Leave as Family" because all attendees can attest to the fact that we truly become extended family after attending WagFest. Find out more about this literary community, go to www.wagfestlitertainment.com and register today! 

Even though WagFest was created with the self published author in mind, all authors, regardless of your publishing route, are welcome to attend. Interested in being a vendor, contact us at wagfest2008@yahoo.com.

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Iris Celeste, author of Praise Your Way Through, is a weekly contributing writer to Big Time Publishing Newspaper. The column is entitled, As a Woman Thinketh and the website is: http://www.freewebs.com/btpmagazine/asawomanthinketh.htm You can also visit Iris at her website: http://www.irisceleste.com/

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Chloe R.
Friday 7/25, 8- 10pm 
Black Authors Network Blog Talk Radio
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/Black-Author-Network 

7/26, 12-4 Chloe R.
Asante Bookstore, www.asantebooks.com
Signing Erogenous Zone and Mocha Chocolate
Forestville Mall, Forestville, MD 

Chloe R is a published author and poet. Her debut novel Discovering
Love (XYP Publishing) will be released in March 2009.  Her sensual
short stories can be found in Mocha Chocolate (Shanibooks, Inc.),
Erogenous Zone (Xpress Yourself Publishing) and Mental Seductions
(Diva Books Publishing).  Visit Chloe at her website: http://www.chloewrites.com

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Authors Hazel Mills and Linda R. Herman Booksigning
Saturday, August 2, 2008
One CNN Center
Atlanta, GA
12-2pm ET
Visit Hazel Mills: www.hazelmillsstories.com
Visit Linda R. Herman: www.lindarherman.com

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Gayle Jackson Sloan, author of Let The Necessary Occur. Visit the author at her website: www.gaylejacksonsloan.com

Check out her Events

Saturday, July 26, 2008
1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Borders Express
268 Montgomeryville Mall
Rt. 309, Bethlehem Pike
North Wales, PA  19454
(Also signing Wednesday's Woes) 

Saturday, July 26, 2008
4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Borders Superstore
801 Bethlehem Pike
North Wales, PA
(Also signing Wednesday's Woes) 

Saturday, August 2, 2008
1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Borders Express
Hamilton Mall
4403 Black Horse Pike
Mays Landing, NJ  08330
(Also signing Wednesday's Woes) 

Saturday, August 9, 2008
1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
B. Dalton Bookstore
192 Quaker Bridge Mall
Lawrenceville, NJ  08648
(Also signing Wednesday's Woes) 

Saturday, August 16, 2008
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Borders Express
Deptford Mall
1750 Deptford Center Road
Deptford, NJ  08096
(Also signing Wednesday's Woes) 

Saturday, August 23, 2008
1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Borders Express
263 Oxford Valley Mall
Langhorne, PA  19047
(Also signing Wednesday's Woes) 

Saturday, August 23, 2008
4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Borders Outlet
2343 East Lincoln Highway
Langhorne, PA  19047
(Also signing Wednesday's Woes) 

Saturday, September 6, 2008
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Borders Express
Springfield Mall
1200 Baltimore Pike
Springfield, PA  19064
(Also signing Wednesday's Woes) 

Saturday, September 6, 2008 (tentative)
5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Borders Bookstore
Springfield Square Shopping Center
Springfield, PA 19064
(Also signing Wednesday's Woes)

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