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Keisha Bussey  Chance to Dance by Keisha Bussey Illustrated by Tyrus Goshay Author Bio Keisha Bussey is the author of Chance to Dance . She is also a dance educator. Keisha has a passion for dance and life with her students and colleagues.  She has been a dance educator for 19 years.  She believes in implementing dance books into dance curriculum.  As a little girl, she always had a love for books.  Her mother taught her to enhance her imagination while reading.  Keisha credits her early reading with her mother for an increase in her reading fluency as she became a more effective reader throughout school.  She also credits her third-grade teacher, Ms. Curry with inspiring her love for reading and books.   Author Interview DF: Tell us about your journey as a writer.  When did you start?   KB: My journey as a writer was a long process because I started with a chapter book then  decided I...

Author Interview:  Keke Chanel  Author, Keke Chanel Silence by Keke Chanel Keke Chanel is a delightful author who I meet online a few years ago.  She promotes via her blog and websites and is the author of several books to date. Read my interview with Keke to find out more about this powerhouse author!  ~ DuEwa About the Author  KeKe Chanel grew up in the small town of Greensburg, Louisiana in a home filled to the brim with siblings and personalities, so it’s a wonder how she found a quiet space for anything. “I hid under my bed.” That’s the answer she is likely to give if ever asked how she managed it. Sharing a house with three other children was very trying at times. Yet, KeKe always found solace in a book. In third grade, KeKe began writing poetry. Over time, her collection of notebooks expanded as did her love for the art of writing. In 2006, she started work on her first book “Wicked Love” which will be released sometime in...

Author Dan O' Brien will feature on DuEwa Frazier's Rhymes, Views & News Talk Radio ! Dan will discuss his latest book, SIXTH PRIME.  Listen live on Monday, September 19th @ 7:30pm EST. Call in and talk with the author (929) 477 - 11177.   

Thanks to author, blogger Mia Wenjen , and team of children's authors, illustrators, and book promoters - Multicultural Children's Book Day is happening again this year on January 27, 2016!. I am happy to be an Author Sponsor for this celebration of multicultural children's books!   We STILL need #diverse children's books! And we need to celebrate them widely.  We need more children's authors of diverse children's books and more children's editor/publishers who have an interest in a myriad of stories, told by diverse author perspectives AND FOR diverse young readers around the globe.  Support this wonderful initiative and find our more about Multicultural Children's Book Day here ! - DuEwa Author of Alice's Musical Debut  (2019), Quincy Rules(2016), Deanne in the Middle(2014), Goddess Under the Bridge: Poems(2013), Ten Marbles and a Bag to Put Them In(2010), Check the Rhyme Anthology (editor 2006), and Shedding Light From My Journeys (2002, ...

  Poet, Tamara J. Madison     Kentucky Curdled by Tamara J. Madison Rhymes, Views & News Talk Radio is ALL NEW this month with your host DuEwa Frazier !  Listen live on October 20, 2013 @ 5:30pm EST with featured guest poet and author TAMARA J. MADISON !  Tamara will discuss her new book Kentucky Curdled and share her poems.   Call in to the show, at (646) 716-9474 to join the discussion! 

 How do author's promote? Well there's the good ole' word of mouth, and then there's email blasts, postcards, in person signing/readings and TV/radio talks (if you're really big time). And what about if you're on a budget? Or your publicist quit? Or you've realized that the world that was formerly round to authors is now flat before there's no more "The Oprah Show?" If you're an author (self published or not), who has ever wanted to think outside of the box to promote your book but just didn't know what the heck would make your sales "POP!" this post is for you! Here are humorous yet totally doable event ideas, for the writer who's book marketing game really needs a boost. *****5 Crazy Ways to Promote Your Book!***** (Warning, some of these may tickle your funny bone) 1. Host a Book Signing Barbecue - Hey it's summertime and who doesn't love a reason to gather for good food, drinks, laughs and a BOOK REA...

Here is an excerpt of an article I'm mentioned in via The Network Journal (TNJ.com).   Making It Online Kweli Joins the Ranks of Web Publications By: CLARENCE V. REYNOLDS Wednesday, April 20, 2011 Business For better or worse, the Internet in the 21st century has certainly changed the ways we access information, be it academic, journalistic or literary; challenging the merit of content and offering a place for creative prose to flourish at the same time. The closings of bookstores nationwide along with the decline of print publications — particularly those with an artistic focus and a specific audience in mind — continue to leave readers, writers and publishers wondering about the future of hardcover books and outlets for literary works in general. Although low circulation, loss of advertising dollars, and even concern for the environment have led to rethinking strategies within the publishing market, the Internet has been the impetus behind the emergenc...

The month of April and May is beginning to fill up with wonderful guest authors for Rhymes, Views & News Talk Radio Hosted by DuEwa Frazier ! Featured guests include: Author and playwright, Denis Gray (Sunday, April 10th or 17th @ 5:30pm EST) Poet and author, Darryl Alladice (Sunday, April 3rd @ 5pm EST) Author and radio host, Anjuelle Floyd (Saturday, May 7th ) Visit Rhymes, Views & News Talk Radio to listen to past archived shows or contact DuEwa to suggest a guest author, life coach, artist or publishing professional.

RHYMES, VIEWS & NEWS TALK RADIO is *ALL NEW* on Saturday, October 30th at 5pm EST!! Join me for an informative interview featuring author/experts, Dave & Lillian Brummet . LISTEN LIVE or call-in to participate in the discuss with my guests! The listener call in number is (646) 716-9474. SEE BELOW DESCRIPTION! RHYMES, VIEWS & NEWS TALK RADIO Hosted by DuEwa Frazier Date / Time: 10/30/2010 5:00 PM Category: Books Call-in Number: (646) 716-9474 Dave &...

I just came across a new resource - AuthorBuzz, which could give a new author quite a return on their investment in promoting their book. Every author needs an arsenal of marketing weapons. The competition is steep, this may help you make through the book marketing jungle! LOL What is AuthorBuzz? AuthorBuzz is a marketing service that puts authors directly in touch with readers, reading groups, booksellers and librarians, allowing them to offer excerpts, phone chats or visits with reading groups, material for newsletters, info about contests and freebies, mentions of new reviews — anything and everything authors want to buzz directly to the people who buy, read and sell their books. And for authors, illustrators and publishers of children’s and teen books, see KidsBuzz.