Saturday, October 29, 2016

What is yr 30 Day Lit Challenge & Success? #MotownWriters @Meetup Reminder every 2nd Sat @DetroitLibrary



Every month we ask this of our participants when we meet. I find this helps give us direction, a goal, a place marker to show we've progress. Whether you're a reader or writer, you can answer this question and we'd like you hear your answer.

Baby steps count too.

I hope to see you at our meetings one day. Motown Writers meet every 2nd Saturday usually at the Detroit main library on the 3rd floor.

Sign up for updates at http://meetup.com/michiganliterarynetwork.

Also subscribe to our website for other literary news, events and more at: http://motownwriters.com

If you'd like to be a speaker, please contact us at: http://kontactr.com/user/sylviahubbard1

If you didn't attend last meeting or you're a reader, tell us now, what is your last 30 day literary challenge and success?

Wednesday, October 26, 2016

Barnes & Noble will be hosting it's annual Trail of Michigan Authors Fri,Oct28th 6PM #Muskegon

A Trail of Michigan Authors


Barnes & Noble Booksellers
5275 Harvey Street
Muskegon, MI 49444

Barnes & Noble will be hosting it's annual Trail of Michigan Authors on Friday, October 28th from 6 PM to 9 PM.
 
This is one of the top events in Michigan for the number and the quality of authors in attendance.  The gathering includes 40 Michigan authors from all over the state.  Many authors are best sellers and have won top awards for their books.

The featured authors include Laurie Keller, Margaret Willey, Amy Young, Aaron Zenz, and H. William Ruback.  Also returning for the second year are: Christine Byron, Deanna Compton, C.J. Coombes, Kelli Czuchna, Kari de St. Germain, Jennifer Fisch-Ferguson, Melissa Keir, David Kolb, Elisa Koopmans, Steve LeBel, Bob Lenz, Mark Love, Mary Mathews, Tricia McDonald, J. Michael McFadden, J. Scott Payne, Kristi Porter, Ingar Rudholm, Jeffrey Schoenherr, Melanie Hooyenga, and Peter Welmerink.  And attending this event for the first time: Amy Bowling. Cassandra Crull. Vincent Egolf. Bob Hartson, Lon Hieftje, Amy Johnson, Cyrus Keith, Roberta King, Tom Laughlin, Norma Lewis, Patricia Lewis, Patricia Miller, Anthony Mondal, Diane Plopa, Kittye Sharron, Andrew Smith, Ken Welsch, Tnae Wilcox, and Linda Williams

The genres include everything from young adult, mystery, fantasy, science fiction, historical fiction, suspense, inspirational, and more.  Everyone is sure to find something they like.

Barnes & Noble is donating a percent of the revenues to the Friends of Hackley Library.

This is a great chance to get a head start on your holiday shopping by getting books signed by the authors who wrote them.


This is the Second Annual Trail of Michigan Authors Event.  
Many authors at this event offer a chance to win free copies of their books.
Michigan Authors exists to promote Michigan authors and their work through book signing events, publishing opportunities, networking, and idea and resource sharing, The organization also hosts and promotes events featuring local authors at various locations.

Media Contact:
Steve LeBel
231-286-3939
steve@michiganauthors.com
http://MichiganAuthors.com
 
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Tuesday, October 25, 2016

Book signing: Stone Soup by David L. Watkins @ Haz Subs & Salads Nov18 Noon til 4 @davidwatkins617



The Book Signing for Stone Soup by David L. Watkins will be at
Haz Subs & Salads  1360 Fort Street Detroit (across from the main Post Office)
Friday November 18, 2016 from noon until 4 p.m.

David L. Watkins is a children's author and poet. He is a member of 
The Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators. Watkins resides
in Detroit with his wife, Linda.




David L. Watkins
Drawing Lettering Writing
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Tel.(313)593-4554
www.booksbydavidwatkins.com


Monday, October 24, 2016

New LFL for homeless served by Faith Fowler’s ministries

New post on Detroit: Little Library Capital of the WORLD!

New LFL for homeless served by Faith Fowler's ministries

by Kim

For more than a decade, the staff at Cass Community Social Services has been serving women and children, along with the chronically mentally ill, in a building on Woodrow Wilson in Detroit's north end neighborhood.

The Scott Building houses 50 homeless women and children on the first floor, along with 40 adults on the second and third floor suffering from bipolar, schizophrenia, post-traumatic stress disorder and other mental illnesses.

The unique program for those with a mental illness is the only in Michigan. It offers them a place to stay with very little demands and because of that, 95 percent stay on their medication, according to the Rev. Faith Fowler, executive director of Cass Community Social Services.

"It changes everything for them," Fowler said. "If we can get them on the right dosage or the right drug, they can have a better life."

Now, the Scott Building at 11850 Woodrow Wilson is home to a Little Free Library to serve all of the residents, one of the many ministries of Rev. Fowler.

It is a special little library in Detroit because it was painted by artist Fatima Sow Dawson. She, along with many other Detroit artists, have put their work on libraries to raise awareness of the campaign Detroit Little Libraries is engaged in to increase more books and boost literacy through the Little Free Library.

We promised Fatima, and other artists, to put their libraries up in front of iconic institutions such as Cass Community Social Services.

Thank you, Fatima, for your work.

A very special thanks also to Deborah Lamm and Jon Wolman, editor of The Detroit News, for sponsoring this library.

Thanks also to the Rev. Fowler and her staff for all their work in Detroit, and for being a steward of this library.

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Wednesday, October 19, 2016

Auburn Hills Writers' October 20th Session


Hello Writers!
 
Our group meets Thursday, October 20th, at 6:30 pm in the the Auburn Hills Library located at 3400 Seyburn in Auburn Hills.  

Our theme this month is "Celebration".  
This meeting marks our fifth year anniversary.
We will revisit our first writing exercise entitled, "Why I Write".

As usual, we will critique your work:
  • the writing you share for critique should be no more than two pages, double spaced (bring seven sets)
  • writers read their work aloud
  • all copies are returned after discussion


Member Blogs:


When on Facebook, check out our page:   https://www.facebook.com/groups/519411564784720/

See you Thursday!


Mychelle Martin, Facilitator
"Nurturing the Auburn Hills Writing Community since 2011"


Please forward this email to any writer you feel may benefit from its contents.  
And as always, please let me know if you wish to be removed from our list, thank you. 


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Twisted Storytellers Brings Broadway Elite to DIA December 16th #michlit

NEWS RELEASE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

October 17, 2016

 

Twisted Storytellers Brings Broadway Elite to DIA

Friday, December 16th

 

DETROIT, MI –– The Secret Society Of Twisted Storytellers will present "Whiz of The Wiz: Story Time with Dr. George Faison" Friday, December 16, 2016, 8:00 PM at Detroit Institute of Arts Film Theatre 5200 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, MI 48202. Dr. Faison, internationally celebrated choreographer, director and writer will direct and choreograph the multimedia storytelling event.

 

Faison is the first African American to win a Tony Award for "Best Choreography" in 1975 for The Wiz. He has choreographed for The Cotton Club, Josephine Baker Story, Beyonce, Aretha Franklin and Alvin Ailey to name a few.

 

In celebration and honor of The Wiz's Detroit debut and the Broadway hit's 40th anniversary, Dr. Faison will share stories about his extraordinary life in the world of dance and musical theatre. Interwoven throughout the stories will be live dance and musical performances with orchestra conducted by Edward Gooch. This unique and extraordinary experience will be a unique holiday gem.

 

The Secret Society Of Twisted Storytellers next event, "BUSTED!" will take place at 8:00p.m. Doors at 7:00p.m. Friday, October 21, 2016 at Charles H. Wright Museum, 315 E. Warren Avenue Detroit, MI 48202. Featuring Twisted Storytellers Keith Collins, Eddie Hejka, Cynthia Shelby-Lane, M.D. and Matthew John Schmitt, along with Musical and Dance Guests, Sam Trump Harris and LSO Dance Company. Hosted by Satori Shakoor.

 

About The Secret Society Of Twisted Storytellers

The Secret Society of Twisted Storytellers is a licensed production of The Society for the Re-Institutionalization of Storytelling (TSRS), a 501(c)3 Michigan non-profit organization. TSRS has a global mission to connect humanity, heal and transform community through the art and craft of storytelling.

 

For tickets and additional info. Please visit: www.twistedtellers.org or call 313-744-6037. Tickets also on sale at DIA box office http://tickets.dia.org/public/auto_choose_ga.asp

 

Interviews and Personal Appearances:

Call 313-744-6037 and/or email societyforstorytelling@gmail.com 

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Thursday, October 13, 2016

2 #MichLit Workshops for Writers October 15th via @WWAAYA2YPSI

Workshop: Writing for Children,
October 15, 2016 at the University of Michigan.
Sponsored by Women Writers of Ann Arbor/Ypsi.
Learn all about it at www.wwaay.com

Shutta Crum will examine writing for a young audience, considering the sight, sound and sense of
words for children. Best of all, she will reveal the joy in writing for this toughest of audiences by sharing the best of children’s literature.

Register for both workshops at www.wwaay.com




Workshop: Social Media and Marketing for Women Writers of All Genres,
October 15, 2016 at the University of Michigan.
Sponsored  by Women Writers of Ann Arbor/Ypsi.
Learn all about it at www.wwaay.com

Thinking about launching a blog but don’t know where to start? Not sure which social media platform is right for you? Join Leslie McGraw, Multimedia Content Strategist, as she discusses how to create a network of potential readers and how to discover the best tools to promote your work. Space is limited!


Register for both workshops at www.wwaay.com





Monday, October 10, 2016

Children's Writing & also Social Media Workshop Oct 15th via @WWAAYA2YPSI

Workshop: Writing for Children,
October 15, 2016 at the University of Michigan.
Sponsored by Women Writers of Ann Arbor/Ypsi.
Learn all about it at www.wwaay.com

Shutta Crum will examine writing for a young audience, considering the sight, sound and sense of
words for children. Best of all, she will reveal the joy in writing for this toughest of audiences by sharing the best of children’s literature.

Register for both workshops at www.wwaay.com




Workshop: Social Media and Marketing for Women Writers of All Genres,
October 15, 2016 at the University of Michigan.
Sponsored  by Women Writers of Ann Arbor/Ypsi.
Learn all about it at www.wwaay.com

Thinking about launching a blog but don’t know where to start? Not sure which social media platform is right for you? Join Leslie McGraw, Multimedia Content Strategist, as she discusses how to create a network of potential readers and how to discover the best tools to promote your work. Space is limited!


Register for both workshops at www.wwaay.com


Friday, October 7, 2016

.@PamPerryPr wants you to Shine Online!

I've been called a "social media guru" by Radio One's Pulitzer Prize Winning Journalist 
Angelo Henderson - who passed suddenly a day after Valentine's Day two years ago. It 
still breaks my heart. He was an amazing husband, father, man of God - and friend.

I did his show weekly for two years on social media topics. We would take calls on his show
and I would solve social media marketing problems or explain social media in general to a
show that reached 80,000 a week in Detroit. 

I've been a bit shy about doing that again, but that's why I created the Pam Perry Mentoring
program – to be able to share my expertise to a group who are hungry for the information. 

But this month - I want to open up my calendar to 10 people who are interested in having
a "social media audit" with me. For 15 minutes I will review your online presence and tell
you what you need to do to increase your exposure, following and just plain 'ol up-level
your brand. 

Just 10 people. Each will get 15 minutes with me - and I'll give you the direction you 
need to go to the next level. 
Just hit "reply" and we'll send you some open dates to choose. 

Pam
Pam Perry
PR & Branding Coach
pam@pamperrypr.com
about.me/pamperry
Ministry Marketing Solutions, Inc.
PO Box 33011
Farmington, MI 48336
United States

 

Thursday, October 6, 2016

2 #MichLit Workshops for Writers October 15th via @WWAAYA2YPSI

Workshop: Writing for Children,
October 15, 2016 at the University of Michigan.
Sponsored by Women Writers of Ann Arbor/Ypsi.
Learn all about it at www.wwaay.com

Shutta Crum will examine writing for a young audience, considering the sight, sound and sense of
words for children. Best of all, she will reveal the joy in writing for this toughest of audiences by sharing the best of children’s literature.

Register for both workshops at www.wwaay.com




Workshop: Social Media and Marketing for Women Writers of All Genres,
October 15, 2016 at the University of Michigan.
Sponsored  by Women Writers of Ann Arbor/Ypsi.
Learn all about it at www.wwaay.com

Thinking about launching a blog but don’t know where to start? Not sure which social media platform is right for you? Join Leslie McGraw, Multimedia Content Strategist, as she discusses how to create a network of potential readers and how to discover the best tools to promote your work. Space is limited!


Register for both workshops at www.wwaay.com




Change of speakers for #MotownWriters Monthly @Meetup w/@VenusMasonTheus Oct 8th

#MotownWriters Monthly @Meetup w/@VenusMasonTheus

  • Change
  • Detroit Library - Main

    5201 Woodward Ave., Detroit, MI

  • 3rd flr Literary Arts Room


    (Please forward this to a friend and bring several friends with you.)

    See ya Sat and please bring a donation to help us out.

  • About the speaker: 

    Venus Mason Theus describes herself as a late bloomer. Opting to press pause on her college and corporate careers to focus on marriage and family. Years later, she celebrated her 50th birthday by releasing her first book, Brown Paper Bag, a Christian novel. Venus became a member of the Detroit Chapter of the American  Christian Writers and Motown Writers Network.

    Venus is the founder of the Anointed Pen  Christian Conferences and workshops for emerging writers. In 2010, she became the President of the ACW which is now known as Scribes for Christ.

    Passionate about fortifying healthy marriage and family relationships,  Venus leads several marriage enrichment groups for women who are either married and helping  someday brides prepare for marriage.

    Venus has been married to the love of her life for 31 years and is a mother, grandmother and in addition to all else has been her mom's full time caregiver for 21 years.


    connect with this speaker on twitter at https://twitter.com/venusmasontheus

    RSVP now and then share this with other writers! All are welcome!



    Also bring your literary challenges, new books to announce and successes!



    Networking is key to our survival as writers and authors! This is your chance to learn, network and connect!



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Wednesday, October 5, 2016

2016 9th Annual Rochester Writers' Fall Conference Oct8th! REGISTER NOW! #michlit #MotownLit @talktravel

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Fall Writers' Conference Opens Registration
The Ninth Annual Rochester Writers' Conference has opened registration. Early Bird Sign-Ups are available for 30 days. The one-day event takes place at Oakland University in Rochester, Michigan on Saturday, October 8, 2016. Fiction and Non-Fiction workshops, panels, and lectures run9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. with a keynote speaker, lunch, and all day refreshments included. Winners of the current contest will get a chance to read their winning entry at the conference.
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Monday, October 3, 2016

Children's Writing & also Social Media Workshop Oct 15th via @WWAAYA2YPSI

Workshop: Writing for Children,
October 15, 2016 at the University of Michigan.
Sponsored by Women Writers of Ann Arbor/Ypsi.
Learn all about it at www.wwaay.com

Shutta Crum will examine writing for a young audience, considering the sight, sound and sense of
words for children. Best of all, she will reveal the joy in writing for this toughest of audiences by sharing the best of children’s literature.

Register for both workshops at www.wwaay.com




Workshop: Social Media and Marketing for Women Writers of All Genres,
October 15, 2016 at the University of Michigan.
Sponsored  by Women Writers of Ann Arbor/Ypsi.
Learn all about it at www.wwaay.com

Thinking about launching a blog but don’t know where to start? Not sure which social media platform is right for you? Join Leslie McGraw, Multimedia Content Strategist, as she discusses how to create a network of potential readers and how to discover the best tools to promote your work. Space is limited!


Register for both workshops at www.wwaay.com

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