Eryka Parker, the award-winning book coach (Legacy Book Coaching), journalist, and moderator of the Black Don’t Crack…Book Spines book club from AALBC.com recently spoke with SBC, sharing her thoughts on book clubs, as well as her reading tastes, habits, and insights as a seasoned literary professional. The engaging interview is available to watch at the link below.
An enduring legacy spanning nearly three decades can see change, but for AALBC.com’s book club, the mission remains: to provide an online space for readers to explore and celebrate both emerging and established Black writers. This year, the award-winning website relaunched its book club, with the third iteration, Black Don’t Crack…Book Spines, … Read the rest
The conversation continues with recent SBC guest Jim Coleman, a children’s and adult author, and the owner of Coleman Crest Farms, who’s excelled on Wall Street for decades. In part 2, he discusses his thoughts on wealth, financial independence, political power, and his favorite ways to uplift communities. During the interview, he encourages young people to not only attend college, but to maximize the experience.
“I tell students all … Read the rest
After five years of development, Akilah Green, also known as Akilah the Genius, is ready to introduce the world to her debut children’s book, Wash Those Hands (Page Publishing, August 25, 2005). With an accompanied coloring book, book tour, and catchy jingle underway, Green is determined to finally make her mark in children’s publishing.
She once wrote an unreleased poetry book (as well as other stories) and even pursued … Read the rest
Darlene Williams wears many hats: award-winning businesswoman, adjunct lecturer, bestselling author, youth and literary advocate, mentor, and President of the Black Authors Festival. The annual celebration will mark its third year in Sag Harbor on Saturday, August 2, 2025.
Hosted by Emmy-winning journalist Arrianee LaBeau, this year’s event will honor 10 esteemed figures, including Sunny Hostin, Alton Fitzgerald White, Don Lemon, Kendis Gibson, Marc H. Morial, Harriette Cole, Cheryl Wills, … Read the rest
One of the mottos writer, book publicist, and author Candace Waller adheres to is the belief that you have to try everything–at least when it pertains to passion projects. As a then book publicist to literary giants James Patterson and Bishop T.D. Jakes, she observed how they robustly promote their work.
“They think of all kinds of angles,” Waller recalls to So Booking Cool. “It’s not like ‘Oh, I wrote … Read the rest
Community leader, entrepreneur, and author of the inspiring Black Tech: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow – Leaders in Technology series, Theresa Merritt-Watson, recently appeared on SBC in support of her bestselling Amazon book. When speaking with the Synergy Training Solutions founder and director, her passion for Black history, especially overlooked or unknown inventors and innovators is clear.
As a mother to her then young six children, she instilled pride in … Read the rest
Mark “Money” Green is a seasoned pro who has pretty much done it all in the music business from being a roadie, promoter, producer, writer, publisher, manager, agent, marketer, and more. He was even involved in what is known as the first mainstream hip hop song: “Rapper’s Delight,” and has worked with countless notables in entertainment from Prince, Aretha Franklin, Will Smith, Eddie Murphy, and Melba Moore to Usher, the … Read the rest
Academic and author Rachelle Storm is bidding farewell to her science fiction romance series Absolution with the fourth and final book, Apocalypsis. In a recent interview with SBC, she reflected on what the success of her literature means. Her series has sold over 100,000 copies globally.
“It’s not about the numbers,” she said. “It’s about the people. I’ve always said from the beginning that I wanted to share a … Read the rest
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Throughout his career that spans more than five decades, Mr. Angelo Ellerbee has championed the careers of many of the world’s biggest starts from late greats James Mtume, DMX, and Michael Jackson to Lionel Richie, Melba Moore, Alicia Keys, and Dionne Warwick, just to name a few. The Double Xxposure Media Relations founder and CEO does the same to this day with emerging talent as well. … Read the rest
