A Preacher's Passion by Lutishia Lovely

A Preacher's Passion by Lutishia Lovely



Passion Perkins is hot to trot. After being celibate for five long years, she’s ready, willing, and able to end her drought. But she’s also determined to hold out for Mr. Right...a man her friends say doesn’t exist—until Lavon Chapman walks into her life: a powerful man who has come to the community to film an inspirational DVD about Passion’s minister, Reverend Stanley Lee, and his fiery wife, Carla Lee. But Lavon is only in town for eight weeks...

Passion is now on a mission to make Lavon her husband and to end her celibacy...and not necessarily in that order. But she’s not the only one. It seems Reverend Lee, though a master in the pulpit is a dud between the sheets, so Carla Lee has Lavon in her sights—and is determined to end up on top. Before long, other members of the church community are entangled in scandals of their own, and while some are getting busy in service to the Lord, others are just simply getting busy...

Win a Copy of A Preacher's Passion

Read the first chapter of A Preacher's Passion and leave a comment below about the book. The first person to post their opinion, of the first pages of the book, will win a copy of the book. Please leave your email address with all posts.

Read the First Chapter of A Preacher's Passion, by clicking here to enter Lutishia's site. You are sure to be pleased!

Lutishia Lovely will be featured on the Black Authors Network Radio Show on Friday, February 20, 2009 at 8-10pm EST. Join us to chat with Lutishia and 4 other authors about Grown Folk Literature!

Here's what people are saying about A Preacher's Passion:

"The scintillating brew of sex, faith and sharp humor will have Lovely's fans breathless for more."
--Publisher's Weekly

"4 1/2 stars...fantastic!"
--Romantic Times Book Review

"Lutishia Lovely has done it again...a must read."
--Jackie for Urban-Reviews.com (Top Shelf, 5 out of 5 stars)

"Lutishia Lovely brought Passion to church and set it on fire!!!"
--Pat G'Orge-Walker, Essence Bestselling Author

"Filled with drama, consequences, double-standards and plenty of life lessons to go around."
--Naleighna Kai, author of Every Woman Needs A Wife

"An excellent read..."
--Readers With Attitude Book Club


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Welcome to the 2009 Black History Literary Affair

Thank you for attending the 2009 Black History Literary Affair! Please take a moment and visit the archives to see what has been going on in the community. We offer some of the most stimulating conversation on the planet at the Black Authors Network!

Visit our Meet and Greet Center to tell us about you, your book or business. We want to know our new community members.

Each week of the event, 2 people will be selected from the Meet and Greet Center to win free books and prizes donated by the authors featured for the week. Make sure to stop by and say hi!

Our first community discussion is on Why Black History is Important. Please visit the post below and watch the video, leave your response below the video. Through out this site you will find lots of places to share your thoughts and opinions. For each daily discussion topic you are invited to post your own articles that relate to the theme. We ask that you keep your posts to 300 words or less for posting articles. People are more apt to read shorter posts and retain your message. Also, leave your email address and website address with each article posted.

Tune into the Black Authors Network Radio Show for the next 42 days for our nightly panel discussions. You may view the list of themes here. We invite you to join us in the chat room to discuss the show with others. Our partners have donated over 25o books! Chatters will win books for particpating. Each night 2-3 people will win books!

Events for this week on BAN Radio and Blogspot:

Seminar: How to Become a Top Selling Author or Poet
Dates: Jan. 26-31, 2009; FREE; Open to the Public
Time: 9-10pm EST (Maryland) on BAN Radio
Show Location: BAN Radio during Nightly Sessions
Guest Speakers announced here daily (on the blog)
Live Chat at: www.blogtalkradio.com/Black-Author-Network

Tuesday, January 27, 2009 William R. Patterson Host
Strategies for Book Marketing & Promotion
Highly-Effective Strategies for Book Marketing & Promotion
Time: 9-10pm EST on BAN Radio
Show Location: BAN Radio Show
www.blogtalkradio.com/Black-Author-Network

Have you always wanted to write that best-selling book, but don't know where to start or all the revenue opportunities available to you? Do you have an existing book, but are experiencing only lackluster sales? Have you struggled to get your book carried in stores and with online sales? Learn from international best-selling author William R. Patterson the step-by-step process marketing a book quickly and on a limited budget. Don't wait for fame to find you. Create you own success! Meet William on BAN Radio for this on air workshop.


Sweet Soul Sisters Literary Event
Ella Curry interviewing authors live at the Sweet Soul Sisters Literary Event, Jan. 30-31. Footage will be posted here.

Jan. 25-Feb. 16 Join Daily Chats to win prizes
Read the featured articles and share your thoughts
Check out the featured authors and poets
Learn, Network and Inspire at BAN workshops

Popular bloggers win free books each week, by actively participating in the daily conversations. Tell your friends to stop by and visit too...Give the Gift of Knowlege!

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If you have any questions please contact Ella Curry at this email address: edc_dg@yahoo.com

Black History Trivia Questions

Answer the Black History Trivia Question below and win the prize book shown. The first person to answer correctly, will be mailed the book or given a $15.00 PayPal credit.

Question:

As of 2007, there are only 16 Black inventors inducted into the National Inventors Hall of Fame. Who was the 10th inventor to be awarded, his number of patents and the year he was inducted?

Win additional books, if you post his story to the blog too! Get ready set go...

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Welcome to the 2nd Annual Black History Book and Art Fair

Thank you for attending the 2009 Black History Literary Affair! Please take a moment and visit the archives to see what has been going on in the community. We offer some of the most stimulating conversation on the planet at the Black Authors Network!

Visit our Meet and Greet Center to tell us about you, your book or business. We want to know our new community members.

Each week of the event, 2 people will be selected from the Meet and Greet Center to win free books and prizes donated by the authors featured for the week. Make sure to stop by and say hi!

The first prizes to be given away Jan. 25-Feb.7, 2009 are:












If you have any questions please contact Ella Curry at this email address: edc_dg@yahoo.com

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Best Blogger Prize: Week 1 Feb.8-14

The BAN Blog community was created to stimulate conversation between readers, business owners, authors and publishing professionals. We would like to reward those who loyally support EDC Creations and the Black Authors Network Radio Show with free books. We offer the books shown here to our guest bloggers who log in 50+ posts per week. The EDC Creations team will keep up with the postings and notify winners. Prizes mailed out in 2 weeks.

Each week 2 people are selected from the EDC Creations newsletter subscription database to win free books. Tell your friends, join in the conversation and Give the Gift of Knowledge to your entire network. Staff of EDC Creations or the Black Authors Network are not eligible for prizes given away for Best Blogger. Only one prize per person, per week.

How to enter the Best Blogger Contest
1. Each Monday starts a new count with new books
2. We only count posts with 40 words or more
3. Leave your email address with each post
4. Subscribe to our blog at the top of the page so that you see all the new posts
5. Ella will email all winners to the address left on the posts
6. If we have 2 winners for the week, both will be given books from the melting pot

Ella Curry's email address: edc_dg@yahoo.com

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Join the contest, leave email addresses below. Each day active bloggers are selected to win free books and prizes, so leave your email address with each post. Thank you!
EDC Creations Book Promotions.
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Best Blogger Prize: Week 2 Feb. 1-7, 2009

The BAN Blog community was created to stimulate conversation between readers, business owners, authors and publishing professionals. We would like to reward those who loyally support EDC Creations and the Black Authors Network Radio Show with free books. We offer the books shown here to our guest bloggers who log in 50+ posts per week. The EDC Creations team will keep up with the postings and notify winners. Prizes mailed out in 2 weeks.

Each week 2 people are selected from the EDC Creations newsletter subscription database to win free books. Tell your friends, join in the conversation and Give the Gift of Knowledge to your entire network. Staff of EDC Creations or the Black Authors Network are not eligible for prizes given away for Best Blogger. Only one prize per person, per week.

How to enter the Best Blogger Contest
1. Each Monday starts a new count with new books
2. We only count posts with 40 words or more
3. Leave your email address with each post
4. Subscribe to our blog at the top of the page so that you see all the new posts
5. Ella will email all winners to the address left on the posts
6. If we have 2 winners for the week, both will be given books from the melting pot

Ella Curry's email address: edc_dg@yahoo.com

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Join the contest, leave email addresses below. Each day active bloggers are selected to win free books and prizes, so leave your email address with each post. Thank you!
EDC Creations Book Promotions.
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Best Blogger Prize: Week 3 Feb. 15-21, 2009

The BAN Blog community was created to stimulate conversation between readers, business owners, authors and publishing professionals. We would like to reward those who loyally support EDC Creations and the Black Authors Network Radio Show with free books. We offer the books shown here to our guest bloggers who log in 50+ posts per week. The EDC Creations team will keep up with the postings and notify winners. Prizes mailed out in 2 weeks.

Each week 2 people are selected from the EDC Creations newsletter subscription database to win free books. Tell your friends, join in the conversation and Give the Gift of Knowledge to your entire network. Staff of EDC Creations or the Black Authors Network are not eligible for prizes given away for Best Blogger. Only one prize per person, per week.

How to enter the Best Blogger Contest
1. Each Monday starts a new count with new books
2. We only count posts with 40 words or more
3. Leave your email address with each post
4. Subscribe to our blog at the top of the page so that you see all the new posts
5. Ella will email all winners to the address left on the posts
6. If we have 2 winners for the week, both will be given books from the melting pot

Ella Curry's email address: edc_dg@yahoo.com

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Join the contest, leave email addresses below. Each day active bloggers are selected to win free books and prizes, so leave your email address with each post. Thank you!
EDC Creations Book Promotions.
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Best Blogger Prize: Week 4 Feb. 22-28, 2009

The BAN Blog community was created to stimulate conversation between readers, business owners, authors and publishing professionals. We would like to reward those who loyally support EDC Creations and the Black Authors Network Radio Show with free books. We offer the books shown here to our guest bloggers who log in 50+ posts per week. The EDC Creations team will keep up with the postings and notify winners. Prizes mailed out in 2 weeks.

Each week 2 people are selected from the EDC Creations newsletter subscription database to win free books. Tell your friends, join in the conversation and Give the Gift of Knowledge to your entire network. Staff of EDC Creations or the Black Authors Network are not eligible for prizes given away for Best Blogger. Only one prize per person, per week.

How to enter the Best Blogger Contest
1. Each Monday starts a new count with new books
2. We only count posts with 40 words or more
3. Leave your email address with each post
4. Subscribe to our blog at the top of the page so that you see all the new posts
5. Ella will email all winners to the address left on the posts
6. If we have 2 winners for the week, both will be given books from the melting pot

Ella Curry's email address: edc_dg@yahoo.com

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Join the contest, leave email addresses below. Each day active bloggers are selected to win free books and prizes, so leave your email address with each post. Thank you!
EDC Creations Book Promotions

Best Blogger Prize: Week 5 March 1-7, 2009

The BAN Blog community was created to stimulate conversation between readers, business owners, authors and publishing professionals. We would like to reward those who loyally support EDC Creations and the Black Authors Network Radio Show with free books. We offer the books shown here to our guest bloggers who log in 50+ posts per week. The EDC Creations team will keep up with the postings and notify winners. Prizes mailed out in 2 weeks. (one per person)

Each week 2 people are selected from the EDC Creations newsletter subscription database to win free books. Tell your friends, join in the conversation and Give the Gift of Knowledge to your entire network. Staff of EDC Creations or the Black Authors Network are not eligible for prizes given away for Best Blogger.

How to enter the Best Blogger Contest
1. Each Monday starts a new count with new books
2. We only count posts with 40 words or more
3. Leave your email address with each post
4. Subscribe to our blog at the top of the page so that you see all the new posts
5. Ella will email all winners to the address left on the posts
6. If we have 2 winners for the week, both will be given books from the melting pot

Ella Curry's email address: edc_dg@yahoo.com

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Join the contest, leave email addresses below. Each day active bloggers are selected to win free books and prizes, so leave your email address with each post. Thank you!
EDC Creations Book Promotions

Best Blogger Prize: Week 6 March 8-14, 2009

The BAN Blog community was created to stimulate conversation between readers, business owners, authors and publishing professionals. We would like to reward those who loyally support EDC Creations and the Black Authors Network Radio Show with free books. We offer the books shown here to our guest bloggers who log in 50+ posts per week. The EDC Creations team will keep up with the postings and notify winners.

Each week 2 people are selected from the EDC Creations newsletter subscription database to win free books. Tell your friends, join in the conversation and Give the Gift of Knowledge to your entire network. Staff of EDC Creations or the Black Authors Network are not eligible for prizes given away for Best Blogger. Only one prize per person, per week.

How to enter the Best Blogger Contest
1. Each Monday starts a new count with new books
2. We only count posts with 40 words or more
3. Leave your email address with each post
4. Subscribe to our blog at the top of the page so that you see all the new posts
5. Ella will email all winners to the address left on the posts
6. If we have 2 winners for the week, both will be given books from the melting pot

Ella Curry's email address: edc_dg@yahoo.com

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CONTEST | PRIZES | BOOK GIVE-AWAYS

CONTEST PRIZES BOOK GIVE-AWAYS PROMOTIONAL SAMPLES

HOW TO CLAIM YOUR PRIZE
Prize winners, email Ella your mailing address within 3 days of winning the prize. Tell Ella the following things to claim your prize:
-- What did you think of the BAN radio show
-- What genre of books do you prefer
-- Your full name and mailing address for book delivery

Books are mailed out each Saturday morning via media mail. Expect delivery of your prizes in 14 days. Please post reviews of your prize books to Amazon or email the authors directly.

PROMOTE YOUR BOOK, BUSINESS OR PRODUCTS FOR FREE
If you would like to host contests on the BAN radio show, please email the producer, Ella Curry with the details of your contest. BAN Radio is accepting donation for our prize room. The address is listed below for all product or book donations. Email Ella at the following address with BAN Donations/Promotions as the subject line: edc_dg@yahoo.com

Paid Advertising on BAN Radio Show Blog
We also offer paid advertising on the Black Authors Network Blog and website. Visit this link for the advertising rates.
http://profilesinblack.blogspot.com/2008/12/advertise-on-this-blog.html

CONTESTS
Submit all the rules and policies for the deadlines to Ella. Each author is allowed one contest per month. You will have to create a commercial for your contest, so that we can play it on the BAN radio show. If you are promoting a book, we have to have a copy of the book before we start the contest.

DONATIONS
Authors, business owners and publishing houses may submit items or services for donations. We will need a high quality image of the products to post on our site. Please send business cards or postcards to go along with your donation. If you submit books for donation, please place your bookmarks or business cards in each book. The readers need a way to connect with you.

SAMPLES
We do not accept any food items or chemical items for give-aways. If you are submitting product samples, send a high quality image of the image and we will forward the winner's address to you. We do not want to be responsible for any items that could cause allergic reactions. We do accept gift certificates and discount coupons packaged in nice displays or envelopes.

WORKSHOPS
http://profilesinblack.blogspot.com/2009/01/create-your-own-workshop-on-ban.html
You are welcome to host your own workshop on BAN Radio as a way to have free promotions. Email Ella for details.

PLAY PRE-RECORDED COMMERCIALS ON BAN RADIO SHOW
Pre-recorded Book Commercials played on BAN radio 10 times per month $99.00
We will play your pre-recorded commercials or podcast on BAN Radio for a fee. Please visit the link below to have your commercial played on BAN Radio.
http://www.edc-creations.com/alacarte.htm


SUBMIT ALL GIVE-AWAYS AND BOOKS FOR REVIEW TO
We post our book review lists on the BAN blog, Amazon's Listmania and on the EDC Creations' Black Pearls blog site. View the latest book reviews, by clicking here.

Ella Curry, EDC Creations
PO Box 7794
Langley Park, MD 20787

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Literary Hallmarks for January 2009

Literary Hallmarks for January 2009

EDC Creations is proud to announce the books that created an impact, for readers and the EDC Creations network. Our literary hallmarks indicate excellence in writing. These are the books we want to share with the world. Each year thousands of people — educators, concerned parents, community leaders, authors, poets and publishers — devote their time and resources to presenting the reader with great books! However, too many outstanding books do not get the attention and reader support that they deserve, they float just under the radar. It is our mission to connect readers with these hidden gems and bring them books that will change their lives.

We have previewed all of the books below and these are just a few of the magnificent books we love. Other lists will be posted bi-monthly of our fantastic literary finds. Readers please take a moment and examine the list below. There is something for all book lovers! The books are NOT listed in any order pertaining to the quality of the literature—they are all 4-5 star reads. Each book on this list will bring something of value to enrich the lives of the readers and to help to strengthen our future generations. If you are a fan of Erotica or Urban Literature, there is a book for you. If you are more in tune with books of a Spiritual or Motivational nature, there is a book for you. Like to live life on the edge and walk on the dark, mysterious side—we have a selection for you too. Enjoy!

Book of the Month for the Sankofa Literary Society
Smart Parenting for African Americans by Jeffrey Gardere, PH.D

Non-fiction Titles
A New Conversation with Men by Michael Taylor
Metu Neter Vol. 3 by Ra Un Nefer Amen
Hickeys, Hiccups & Homework by Keysha Whitaker
No More Excuses: Black Men Stand Up by Robert Jackson
Saving Grace: When Fate Steps In by Joann D. Bellamy
Black Inventors by Keith C. Holmes
1001 Black Inventions Supplement by Pin Points, Inc.
Empowered to Birth Naturally by Patrice A. London
Michelle: A Biography by Liza Mundy
Through It All: Reflections on My Life...by Christine King Farris
Diary of a Renaissance Man by John D. Evans

Fiction Titles
Extraordinary Affair by Baba Evans Moore
Intimate Accusations by Nyra Knight
A Different Kind of Blues by Gwynne Forster
Happily Ever Now by Nicole S. Rouse
Shadows of the Heart by Lord’Williams
The Fulani Girls by Margaret D. Pagan
Queen by Cynthia White
Make Me Whole by Roishina Clay Henderson
More Than a Slave by Margaret D. Pagan
Song Yet Sung by James McBride



Please join us in celebrating the best in literature by leaving comments or congrats below.
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BAN Awards and Winners

Starting Jan. 1, 2009, the Black Authors Network will post the best blogs, books, and websites for each month. You can find all our favorites right here! Did you make the list?!

We will also post our book winners here by first initial and last name. Books are given away to the 3 people from our newsletter list each month and nightly to every 10th, registered, BTR chatter that enters the BAN chat room.

If you would like to offer prizes or gifts to the winners, please email Ella for instructions.

Mail all giveaways and review books to:

Ella Curry, EDC Creations
PO Box 7794
Langley Park, MD 20787