Emmy award-winning journalist, entrepreneur, and now author, Markette Sheppard chatted with us about her debut children's book What is Light? The book aims to spread positivity among the youth, especially an inner positivity--so booking cool! Upon its release, it soared to number one on Amazon and parents have praised the book, which is illustrated by award-winner Cathy Ann Johnson. Sheppard, Johnson and their publisher Denene Millner made an awesome trio. Find out why and how, as well as what led to Sheppard writing her book, her thoughts on #WhatisLight being an evolved portrayal of African Americans, and more! (Link in bio)
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Did you know Lin Manuel Miranda created a visual book report when he was just eight-years-old? We reviewed the Renaissance Man: The Lin Manuel Miranda Story, An Unauthorized Biography by New York Times bestselling author Marc Shapiro. This biography is a potent and quick read that will leave one feeling inspired, motivated, and determined. It is perfect for the go-getter, no matter your passion and choice of industry. Learn more about this book by checking out our review, sobookingcool.com/2018/08/06/review-renaissance-man-the-lin-manuel-story-an-unauthorized-biography-by-marc-shapiro/
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The National Book Club Conference will host its 16th annual event of Literary Bliss starting August 3rd in its home of Atlanta. We chatted with the founder and #Essence magazine's number one bestselling author, Curtis Bunn, about how he started his organization, his motivation for the event, which includes introducing new and/or lesser known authors, and providing the experience of readers and #writers interacting. #AliceWalker, #TerryMcmillan, @jeniferlewisforreal, @tayari, #BryanStevenson and @iamcarlweber are among the 30 authors to be featured this year. Click the link in the bio to learn more about the event, how his debut novel #BaggageCheck was groundbreaking, the screenplays for his novels #TheOldManInTheClub and #TheTruthisinTheWine, his approach to his craft and more!
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D.B. Moffatt is back with his second novel, The Misbirth, a story based in the 50's that centers around sixteen-year-old Logan Spence, who lives a troubled and confused life based on his family's tumultuous background. This book adequately fits the message of how people deal with unfortunate circumstances that they didn't ask for. Moffatt personally wrote the book because he wanted to turn a negative into a positive. Now Logan's reaction, on the other hand, is a different story! (No pun intended.) Listen to the link in the bio to learn more about the book, the screenplay version, fast-paced novels, plotters and pantsers and more!
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Our interview with Michelle Staubach Grimes is now available! Learn how the former lawyer became a champion for literacy and began her journey to becoming an author. She talks her children's series #TheAdventuresofPidge, including the latest installment #PidgeTakesTheStage, both illustrated by the award-winning artist Bill DeOre. The series covers children following their dreams, being persistent, friendships, discipline, and even being the middle child. Grimes learned about hard work and perseverance from her legendary dad, Roger Staubach #nfl #superbowl #twotimechamp #HeismanaTrophy.
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