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Tuesday, September 30, 2008

Mic Barber from VH1'S I WANT TO WORK FOR DIDDY talks with Conversations

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Missed our exclusive interview with Mic Barber from the hit VH1 show "I Want To Work For Diddy"? Listen to it here!
He is considered by many to be the fan favorite to win the prized position as Diddy's assistant on the hit VH1 show I WANT TO WORK FOR DIDDY. Mic has talked about his humble beginnings and his hopes for something better for himself and his family (see below).
 But who really is Mic Barber, why is his story so special and how has he managed to get to where he is today? We talked about all that and more!
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/conversationslive/2008/09/30/Mic-Barber-from-VH1S-I-WANT-TO-WORK-FOR-DIDDY-talks-with-Conversations
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Monday, September 29, 2008

Conversations LIVE!'s interview with bestselling author Michael Erard

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Missed our exclusive interview with bestselling author Michael Erard? Listen it to it here!
He talks about what led him to write the book "UM: Slips, Stumbles, and Verbal Blunders, and What They Mean*", if we can misjudge individuals by the way they speak, and what our speech may or may not say about us. Find out more about Michael at either http://www.michaelerard.com  or http://www.umthebooks.com .
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Sunday, September 28, 2008

Conversations LIVE! talks with Kia Stokes, author of UNBOUND

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Missed our exclusive interview with author Kia Stokes? Listen to it here!
She is one of the new literary voices of inspirational fiction, and Kia Stokes is ready to take the world by storm.
Her debut novel UNBOUND will give you everything you expect from a good book and more. Her first worldwide interview is with Conversations LIVE! and you don't won't to miss one moment of it.
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/conversationslive/2008/09/28/Conversations-LIVE-talks-with-Kia-Stokes-author-of-UNBOUND

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Friday, September 26, 2008

Featured review: Author Joseph Henderson's I DON'T WANT TO DIE ALL ALONE

Continuing his partnership with the largest daily newspaper in Mississippi (The Clarion Ledger), Conversations Book Club President Cyrus A. Webb is pleased to announce that this week's featured review is of author Joseph Henderson's memoir "I Don't Want To Die All Alone" (To read the review, click on the link below)
Hederson was the 26th author that Conversations Book Club has hosted in 2008. His book "I Don't Want To Die All Alone" is a must-read for those who have survived turmoil to live another day. Read the review by clicking on this link:
 
Enjoy your day. Enjoy your life. Enjoy your world. ENJOY BOOKS! http://www.thebestbookclub.info

Missed Conversations LIVE!'s Eight Exclusive Interviews this week? LIsten here!

Hosted by award-winning spoken word artist C. A. Webb, Conversations LIVE! has made history once again over the past six days. Using his worldwide presence online with his show Conversations LIVE! on Blog Talk Radio, he has interviewed some of the most intriguing names in the entertainment and literary industries---and there is much more to come!
 
Missed any of his eight exclusive interviews? Listen to them here!
 
Andrew Long (VH1's I Want To Work For Diddy)
 
Rob Smith (VH1's I Want To Work For Diddy)
 
Authors D. T. Pollard, Alretha Thomas, Arlether Wilson and Rodney Lofton ("The Business of Books")
 
Laverne Cox (VH1's I Want To Work For Diddy)
 
Stefanie Sitzer (VH1's I Want To Work For Diddy)
 
Georgette Cardenas (VH1's I Want To Work For Diddy)
 
Author Stephanie L. Jones (The Enemy Between My Legs)
 
Boris and Kendra together (VH1's I Want To Work For Diddy)

Thursday, September 25, 2008

Conversations presents Boris and Kendra from I WANT TO WORK FOR DIDDY!

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Did you miss our exclusive interview with "I Want To Work For Diddy" contestants Boris and Kendra together for their first interview together since their surprise double elimination? Listen to is here!
Watchers of the VH1 hit show "I Want To Work For Diddy" took a double-take on this week's episode when candidates Boris "Can Do" Kuperman and Kendra Haffoney  (http://www.famousvh1friends.com) were both told they "weren't ready to work for Diddy." Their elimination ended what has been a contentious relationship between the two that included verbal and physical jabs. The online community has been having a field day with the drama the two created, but what really happened between the two of them and where do things stand now? Conversations LIVE! gets the first-ever interview with the two of them together since the show began to air, and they were eliminated. What did they have to say about their portrayal and their final moments on the show? Find out in this exclusive interview.
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/conversationslive/2008/09/25/Boris-and-Kendra-from-I-WANT-TO-WORK-FOR-DIDDY-talk-LIVE
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Wednesday, September 24, 2008

Stefanie from VH1's I WANT TO WORK FOR DIDDY talks with Conversations

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Missed our exclusive interview with VH1 "I Want To Work For Diddy"'s own Stefanie Sitzer? Listen to it here!
She has proven her ability to survive by making the final four of those who are vying for the position of Diddy's Assistant. Stefanie Sitzer talks about her experience on the show, if she was depicted in a way that was true to who she is, why she is more than just a pretty face and what she wants the country to know about her abilities and her future.
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/conversationslive/2008/09/24/Stefanie-from-VH1s-I-WANT-TO-WORK-FOR-DIDDY-talks-with-Conversations
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Laverne Cox of VH1's "Work For Diddy" talks w/Conversations (Listen here)


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Missed our exclusive one-hour interview with Laverne Cox of the hit VH1 show "I Want to Work For Diddy"?  (Listen here!)
During the broadcast she talks about what it was like growing up, why moving to New York was important for the growth of her career as well as what she hoped to accomplish by interviewing for the job of Diddy's assistant. Laverne also addresses some of the things that have been written about her, the conflicts she seemed to have with candidates Boris and Poprah and what is on the horizon for her now.
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Monday, September 22, 2008

Conversations Presents Mississippi author Kia Stokes

 
Conversations is pleased to represent Mississippi Kia Stokes.
A native of Jackson, MS, Nakia Stokes is the author of the inspirational novella UNBOUND. The book chronicles the challenges of individuals not too different from ourselves who are forced to recognize their weaknesses and look for real strength outside of themselves.
Like her characters,Nakia has suffered a number of tragedies during her childhood, including sexual abuse. God has allowed her to rise above the hurt and turn the pain into power. He has brought her from tragedy to triumph, and after the storm she was able to focus on her passion: Writing.

Kia's literary mission is to give God the glory while addressing real life issues with a touch of spiritual humor and to offer the way to a victorius life through Jesus Christ. Her work demonstrates and promotes the importance of salvation, healing, deliverance, the power of forgiveness, unconditional love, and healthy relationships.

She spends most of her time with her loving husband, bonding with her daughter and serving the community with the sophisticated women of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Upsilon Upsilon Omega Chapter. Along with her husband, she is also Co-President of the married couples ministry at Cathedral A.M.E. Zion Church in Jackson, MS.

UNBOUND will be available nationwide Tuesday, October 7, 2008 however advance copies can be purchased via Amazon (http://www.amazon.com/Unbound-Kia-Stokes/dp/143439171X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1222100336&sr=8-1) or through the author.

Conversations is proud to have author Kia Stokes as a member of the family. You can find out additional information about upcoming events by visiting her website www.kiastokes.com To schedule event with her, contact Cyrus A. Webb at 601.896.5616 or cawebb4@juno.com.

Wednesday, September 17, 2008

Listen to Conversations LIVE!'s interview with Bestselling author Angel M. Hunter

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Missed our interview with Bestselling author Angel M. Hunter? Listen to it here:
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/conversationslive/2008/09/17/Conversations-LIVE-talks-with-author-Angel-M-Hunter
Essence Bestselling author Angel M. Hunter was first introduced on the literary scene for many in 2003 with the book A Dollar And A Dream (co-authored with La Jill Hunt, Dwayne S. Joseph and Carl Weber), and we knew then that she was here to stay. Now with titles such as Sister Girls (1 & 2), Faking It, Turned Out and contributions to anthologies, she is one of the household names in literature that readers will continue to enjoy as time goes on.
Now as the 50th guest that has appeared on Conversations LIVE! since we moved to Blog Talk Radio in June 2008 we welcome her back to our show to discuss her life, career and what is next for her. More information about Angel can be found at http://www.angelmhunter.com .
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/conversationslive/2008/09/17/Conversations-LIVE-talks-with-author-Angel-M-Hunter
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Tuesday, September 16, 2008

Listen to our interview w/ Poprah from VH1's I WANT TO WORK FOR DIDDY!

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Did you miss Conversations LIVE!'s interview with Poprah, the young entrepreneur that burst on the national scene with the hit show on VH1, I WANT TO WORK FOR DIDDY? Listen to the podcast here!
Kim (aka Poprah) has been seen on the hit VH1 show "I Want to Work For Diddy" as someone you either love or love to hate. Her agressive personality and tenacity has garnered both praise and loathing from her fellow cast members, but who is the woman that has been at the center of controversy after controversy on the show since Episode One? How did she become one of the most recognizable faces on reality tv in 2008? We talk about this and more about the woman behind the name.
 
She is now a proud supporter of the Hiphop and Books project as well, so we look forward to working with her on this endeavor.
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Sunday, September 14, 2008

Conversations talks with bestselling author Nikkea Smithers: Listen here!

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Missed the interview with Bestselling author Nikkea Smithers? Listen to it here!
She is the author of Gold Diggin, Keith's Story and the new Essence Bestseller Sweet Dreams---- but who really is Nikkea Smithers? In this exclusive interview with Conversations LIVE! we tackle that and other questions about the path that has led her to literary success. She also shares the poem "A Girl Named Suicide", so make sure to listen to the discussion in its entirety. For additional information about the author, visit http://www.nikkeasmithers.com .
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Thursday, September 11, 2008

Conversations presents "African American authors in today's bookstores"

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Did you miss Conversations' exciting forum "SEPARATE BUT EQUAL? African American authors in Today's Bookstores"? If so we are pleased to provide the free podcast here. Bestselling authors Gloria Mallette, Bernice McFadden and Margaret Johnson Hodge took out time to discuss the challenges of publishing with us. This is one topic all book lovers should be concerned with! Feel free to share, and JOIN THE ADDICTION: Get hooked on Books! http://www.thebestbookclub.info
CLICK THIS LINK FOR THE PODCAST: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/conversationslive/2008/09/12/Conversations-LIVE-presents-SEPARATE-BUT-EQUAL-African-American-authors-in-todays-bookstores
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Tuesday, September 09, 2008

TAKE TEN: Conversations talks with Bestselling author LaTonya Wiliams

In March 2008 readers breathed a sigh of relief with the release of Bestselling author LaTonya Williams' new book Messin' Up. Known for not disappointing, she gave us exactly what we have been waiting on: a book that kept the pages turning 'til the end. So what has it been like to experience her success? What has she learned from her readers about what they expect? And most importantly, what does she hope readers get from her newest literary contribution. Read her interview with Conversations to find out the answer to these questions and more!
LaTonya, thanks for taking out the time to speak with Conversations. You have been very privileged to enjoy the success of three novels: MIXED MESSAGES, MAKE YOU LOVE ME and MISSED OPPORTUNITIES and now you have the new book out this year MESSIN' UP. Does it ever just hit you what you have been able to accomplish in the past few years?
It is truly amazing that I went from aspiring writer to a published author. It's a huge blessing.

When you write, do you find that it is more for your enjoyment or for your fans?
Writing a novel begins as a completely selfish process. During the final edits, I do think about my readers, because I want to deliver an enticing story that is entertaining.

Your novels really bring to the fore the lengths that people will take to get what they want, especially in relationships. Why do think people work so hard to get others to love us rather than we try to learn how to love ourselves?
To love ourselves takes a tremendous amount of work and reflection. It is far easier to want to gain the attention and love from others, since we want immediate gratification. However, when we learn that we will never appreciate love and we still feel that emptiness, then we seek out the knowledge to obtain it.

Sunday, September 07, 2008

"Wal-Mart Conversations" welcomes author Joseph Henderson, Mon. Sept. 15, 2008

On Monday, September 15, 2008 "Wal-Mart Conversations" will host author Joseph Henderson in a discussion of his book "I Don't Want To Die All Alone." His memoir will be discussed beginning at 6p.m. CST, and he will have copies available for purchasing.
Recently Henderson was a guest on Conversations LIVE! radio show and talked about the writing of the book. You can listen to the entire interview here:
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/conversationslive/2008/09/07/Conversations-LIVE-talks-with-author-Joseph-Henderson

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Saturday, September 06, 2008

Conversations presents Sept. interviews on Books2Mention Magazine

Conversations Book Club in connection with Books2Mention Magazine online is pleased to present the featured authors for the month of September 2008. Due to our continued commitment to the writing craft, we offer a diverse series of written and audio interviews with the authors that are causing a stir on the literary scene at the time.
 
You can find the concise listing of this month's featured authors by visiting this link: http://www.books2mention.com/conversations___b2m4 or you can read and visit the links below.
 
 
Dante Moore
When the title for first-time author Dante Moore's book was released to the public, there was an immediate response---and not all positive. THE RE-EDUCATION OF THE FEMALE is Moore's handbook to women to show where they have gone wrong when approaching relationships with men, and even dealing with each other. Agree with him or not, his opinions are clearly expressed, and in this interview he defends them all.
 
Abiola Abrams
She is the true definition of a creative individual. Abiola Abrams to many is seen to be living 'The Life': bestselling author of the book DARE, a host on BET J and now on a part of The Divas of Literature bok tour. But there is more to her than meets the eye. Always looking for ways to help others become inspired, the journey she has set out on is not all glitz and glamour, yet she brings her best to every situation as this interview shows.
Doug M. Cummings
Mystery readers who are looking for an author that stays true to the genre and entertains along the way will welcome author Doug M. Cummings. His book EVERY SECRET CRIME will taunt you from page one and you won't be able to resist it. But what led this former law enforcement officer into writing about crimes that he sometimes found himself involved in? Hear the answer in his own words here.
 
Valerie Wilson Wesley
Bestselling author Valerie Wilson Wesley grew up an army brat who moved around to different places. Now she is a celebrated novelist who has been featured all over the country and beyond through the stories that she weaves together. No matter what she has done in her life, she has always been a lover of words and it shows in her newest bok OF BLOOD AND SORROW that Conversations read this year, a book that is party of the Tamara Hayle mystery series. So who is this woman that has enthralled readers with her universal characters? She gives you a clear glimpse in this exclusive interview.
 
Sam Love
Author Sam Love came to the attention of Conversations in early 2008 and has kept our attention every since. The 61 year old native of Aliceville, Alabama has taken his love of the 60s and brought readers an enjoyable, unforgettable tale in the book ELECTRIC HONEY. Though written years ago, the message and social issues it addresses are beneficial for every generation as you will see in this interview.
http://authorstaketen.blogspot.com/2008/08/take-ten-with-author-sam-love.html
 
Harrine Freeman
She was $19,000 in debt making only $21,000 a year at the time---and refused to file for bankruptcy. So how did Harrine Freeman clear up all of her debt in less than four years and now run a credit counseling organization that has helped thousands across the country? Find out as we discuss her story as well as her book HOW TO GET OUT OF DEBT that was recently featured in ESSENCE MAGAZINE and BLACK ENTERPRISE. Freeman opens up about her struggle with debt and how you can follow her path to success in this interview.
 
 
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THIS WEEK'S REVIEW: "The Measure of Our Days" by former Gov. William Winter

Conversations Book Club founder Cyrus A. Webb is pleased to announce that this week's book review in the Clarion Ledger newspaper (Rankin Ledger insert) is former Governor William Winter's book THE MEASURE OF OUR DAYS. (see link below)


READ THE REVIEW HERE: http://www.rankinledger.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080906/LIFE/809060305/1003

Winter's book is also the "Book of the Month" for the Non-Fiction Conversations Book Club that meets at the Pearl Public Library (Old Brandon Road * Pearl, MS) on Thursday, September 18, 2008 at 6p.m. Admission to the discussion is free, and light refreshments will be served. For more information about the book club visit the link below or call 601.896.5616.

Enjoy your day. Enjoy your life. Enjoy your world. Enjoy BOOKS! http://www.thebestbookclub.info

Friday, September 05, 2008

Conversations discusses the life and legacy of V. C. Andrews--- Tues. Sept. 30, 2008

Join Conversations Book Club's annual discussion of the life and legacy of author V. C. Andrews!

With millions of her books in print in over a dozen countries worldwide, there have been few authors who have been able to make the kind of impact as
V. C. Andrews. But who really was she? How is she still enthralling us from the grave? This and more will be discussed during this special edition of Conversations LIVE! radio show. Hosted by Cyrus A. Webb, the program will allow listeners to talk about who the stories of V. C. Andrews have affected them.


Join us live online at http://www.blogtalkradio.com/conversationslive on TUES. SEPT. 30, 2008 --- 5-6:30p.m. CST for this history-making discussion and joining of fans worldwide. Then continue to tune in at 7p.m. CST for our live interview with Bestselling author (and V. C. Andrews' ghostwriter) Andrew Neiderman!

Have comments you want to make or want to join the conversation? Call in at 347.426.3645! Invite your friends to join this one-in-a-lifetime opportunity!
For more information, contact Cyrus A. Webb at cawebb4@juno.com or visit either www.blogtalkradio.com/conversationslive or www.thebestbookclub.info.

Thursday, September 04, 2008

Conversations LIVE! with bestselling author Pamela Samuels-Young

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Missed out interview with Bestselling author Pamela Samuels Young? Listen to it here!
With her new book MURDER ON THE DOWN LOW, Essence Bestselling author Pamela Samuels-Young shows that for her three is definitely a charm! Did you miss our exclusive interview with her about the start of her writing career and what led to the intricate storyline of her new thriller? Listen to the entire discussion right here! MURDER ON THE DOWN LOW has been chosen as Conversations Book Club "Book of the Month" for its Subway Book club. If you are a book club that will be discussing the book during your meeting visit http://www.pamelasamuelsyoung.com  to see how she can join the conversation via conference call.
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