Award winning author @@MsTerryMcMillan talks about how to live the sweet life! #Detroit #event

Ladies, make this a girls night out! Seats are limited, so get your ticket today! Terry McMillan on Letting Go of Anger - Oprah's Lifeclass - Oprah Winfrey Network Living the Sweet Life with Terry McMillan B.L.A.C. Detroit and Ford Motor Company  present an event that will uplift and inspire.      Thursday, Nov. 1  7 p.m. | Cocktail and hors d'oeuvres  reception starts at 6 p.m. MGM Grand Detroit * 1777 Third St., Detroit Admission is $35    No matter who you are - rich or poor, young or old, thin or thick - happiness can be tough to find sometimes. Life hands all of us lemons, and it's up to us to make that lemonade. Join award-winning author Terry McMillan ("Waiting to Exhale," "How Stella Got Her Groove Back," and the recent hit "Getting to Happy") as she serves up her recipe for creating a sweet life no matter your circumstances. Click here -  seats are limited! Stay Connected           PROMOTED by:  Detroit Faces and Places &  My Girlfriends' Business International Want to promote your event, product, service or event.  Contact us at 248.956.0868 or send an email toinfo@detroitfacesandplaces.com.

A Positive Movement: ColorBlind StagePlay #michigan #theater #michlit

Premiering October 4 - Michigan Theatre, Jackson October 5 - Temple Theatre, Saginaw October 6 - Masonic Temple, Detroit 7:30pm show times Tickets are on sale now, log onto our website to order yours or contact us. Discounts available for groups of 10 or more! Let's Go ColorBlind! The cast of ColorBlind includes: Pastor Wess Morgan (Stellar Award Nominee, cast of Laugh to Keep from Cryin' by Tyler Perry), Pastor Brian Hurst (cast of Madea Goes to Jail, by Tyler Perry), Andrea Helms, (First Lady of Friendship Church, Denton, Texas; BET's Sunday Best Finalist and Music World Gospel recording artist), Comedian Hope Flood (BET's Comic View), Tasha Lockhart (cast of Church Girls stage play/BET movie by Angela Barrow Dunlap) and there are more great talents that will be showcased in this empowering production! About ColorBlind ColorBlind, an inspirational stage play that will fill your soul with lots of laughter as it takes you on a journey into the lives of two different families worlds.     ColorBlind reflects on the life of an interracial couple who decides to get serious about their relationship.The parents are confused, but for the love of their children they give their all to be supportive. In the midst, they realize that all they really need to do is conquer their own fears and embrace the unknown.   The thought of marriage brings much anguish to the couples' fathers.  Past experiences begin to resurface and taunt their minds. Through the trials and tribulations, the voices of their children are finally heard and the parents realize that love is "COLORBLIND". For Bookings/Media Interviews T. ROSE Entertainment - 517-410-6492 colorblind.theplay@gmail.com VISIT OUR WEBSITE: www.colorblindstageplay.com   T. ROSE Entertainment, LLC | www.t-rose.com | A Leader In Celebrity Public Relations World-wide. | Lansing | MI | 48917

Metro #Detroit Author, Kim Brooks @kimontheweb Video & Story via @pamperry

We are so proud of our first Christian Fiction author, Kim Brooks...she went from aspiring author to a full-time author, hitting multiple best-seller lists and an award-winning speaker, song writer and gospel personality! Faithfulness, Integrity, Humility, Dignity and Celibacy... is what makes KIM BROOKS a "Superstar"...shining her light for JESUS and making an impact on the world!  Kim Brooks, Best Selling Author Congrats on your new book deal with Simon & Schuster! MEDIA received to date.... Kim Brooks has been featured in the following media outlets: PRINT Gospel Today, JET,The Detroit News,The Detroit Free Press, The Michigan Front Page, Michigan Chronicle, Soul Source Magazine, Purpose Magazine, Image Magazine, Washington Post, Dallas Weekly, Elite News, Booking Matters Magazine, Troy Times, Xii Magazine, Rolling Out, Connect with Detroit, Christian Business Today Virtue/Valor Magazine, Hope for Women Magazine, Anointed Pages Magazine and others     RADIO WJLB FM98 with Dr. Deborah Smith Pollard, WMXD Mix 92.3 with Frankie Darcell, Rhythm and Praise with Pastor Marvin Winans, Radio One Stations, Clear Channel Stations, WCHB 1200 AM, The Michael Baisden Show, WLQV 1500 AM, WPFN, RadioScope with Lee Bailey, On the phone with Tyrone, The Valder Beebe Show, Fatima Boggan, Ed Gray (Power Minute), SGN The Light (Sheridan Gospel Network), ABC Rejoice Musical Soulfood 100.9, Gospel Express with Morgan Dukes, WFMI, WDMK KISS FM 102.7, 1490 AM, 1460 AM, 1440 AM, WPGC Heaven 1580AM, WPBS 1040 AM, WFMI, KZZB, WEAA, WLQV AM, WMUZ 1340AM, KGWA The Vibe 104.9, WJSS AM 1330, WJKX, WZLD, WEEZ, WJNI 106.3 FM, WSHJ 88.3 FM, WXEZ FM 94.1, WTQT FM, WYCA 102.3 FM, WGOK 900 AM, TCT Alive!, Atlanta Live!, Comcast Cable, For My People, WHPR African Broadcasting Network, Fatima Boggan, Antone "Choir Boy" Bell and Sean Hardin and others     TELEVISION Totally Christian Television (TCT), Christian Television Network (CTN), The Word Network, Atlanta Live! Comcast Cable, Alabaster Box, and African Broadcasting Network, and many more       and several Online Magazines and Online Radio Shows       *Booking Info for media or to have her speak at your organization: Call 313-541-2856 or email KimBrooks@KimOnTheWeb.com      He's Saved...But Is He For Real? by Kim Brooks -Sequel to Bestseller He's Saved...But Is He For Real? by Kimberley Brooks by Kimani Press Paperback List Price: $14.95 Our Price: $2.98 Buy Now P.S. HAPPY BIRTHDAY Kim Brooks! Ministry Marketing Solutions, Inc., Farmington, MI 48336, USA

Free programs &resources for professionals & 4businesses at yr #library #michigan @herricklibrary #michlit

Business Book Club Bring your lunch and join in a discussion with other business professionals on the book Multipliers: How the Best Leaders Make Everyone Smarter by Liz Wiseman.  Discussion will be facilitated by Mark de Roo, owner of Keystone Coaching & Consulting.  Books are available now at the main library check out desk.   "The authors succeed brilliantly in addressing a critical but unexplored phenomenon - how leaders unleash the intelligence and capability in others. This practical framework is a must-read for all those who aspire to lead in the knowledge economy." - C. K. Prahalad, Paul and Ruth McCracken Ross School of Business, University of Michigan   Wednesday, October 23 Herrick District Library, 300 S. River Ave Hazel B. Hayes Auditorium, Lower Level 12:00pm - 1:00pm Link Up with Linked In   Expand your options by expanding your network!  Timothy Haines of Tech Bridge LLC will help users of all levels start up and maximize their LinkedIn.com accounts.   Monday, October 1 6:30 - 8:00pm Wednesday, October 3 9:30 - 11:00am   Herrick District Library, Main Library Hazel B. Hayes Auditorium, Lower Level Google Cloud for Everyone   Learn how to access Google Drive to store and access documents such as résumés, portfolios, slideshow presentations, and more from any computer with internet access.   Monday, October 8 6:30 - 7:30pm Wednesday, October 10 9:30 - 10:30am   Herrick District Library, Main Library Hazel B. Hayes Auditorium, Lower Level Free Business Counseling @ the Library SCORE is a national nonprofit association dedicated to helping small businesses get off the ground, grow and achieve their goals through education and mentorship.  Herrick District Library is excited to announce that the Holland chapter of SCORE counselors will offer weekly drop-in business counseling sessions at the main library every Monday, beginning on October 22.  All SCORE sessions are with trained business professionals.  Sessions are both free and confidential.   Mondays from 5:00 - 8:00pm Beginning Monday, October 22   Herrick District Library, Main Library Study Room, Main Level       In this message:   Business Book Club Link Up with LinkedIn Google Cloud for Everyone Free & confidential business counseling Chamber of Commerce Tech Luncheon Chamber of Commerce TED Lunch Free online business resources        Chamber of Commerce Programs at the Library   Chamber of Commerce Tech Luncheon  Thursday, October 18  12:00pm - 1:00pm   If you have outgrown your current website, or are looking to make small changes with big impact, this is the event for you!  The Image Group will share their secrets for refreshing your site to up the wow factor, better serve your customers, and increase its functionality.  Bring your own lunch, or come a little early and buy one from Captain Terry's Galley.  Click here to register on the Chamber of Commerce website. This event is co-sponsored by the Michigan West Coast Chamber of Commerce, the Image Group, Worksighted, and Herrick District Library.     Chamber of Commerce TED Lunch Friday, October 26 11:45am - 1:00pm   Please join us for a unique opportunity to view a TED video and discuss the 'ideas' worth spreading with other community thought leaders. Bring your own lunch, or come a little early and buy one from Captain Terry's Galley. Click here to register on the Chamber of Commerce website. This event is co-sponsored by the Michigan West Coast Chamber of Commerce, Lakeshore Advantage, TEDx Macatawa, and Herrick District Library. Free Library Resources for Your Business!   Click here for your link to FREE business databases, books and e-books, e-audio books, magazines, and helpful business websites.                Click here and scroll down to the "databases" category to access this web-based business service. Identify where target customers live, target advertising and direct mail messages, determine the most effective marketing channels to reach your audience, determine what you need to beat your competitors, and more using Business Decision! Herrick District Library | 300 South River Ave. | Holland | MI | 49423

October #SNC @scribalpress Issue is now available

Writing Partners, Just go to the following link and you can get my October issue of the Scribal News Calendar Http://www.scribalpress.com/2012102Oct.pdf Sylvia McClain http://www.scribalpress.com http://sylviaspeaks.blogspot.com

Novi Public #Library Newsletter @TheNewNPL- October #michlit #mittenlit #michigan

Beyond Books Newsletter Novi Public Library October 2012 Dear Syl, Join Community Reads 2012! Reserve your copy of Picking Cotton by Jennifer Thompson-Cannino and Ronald Cotton and join the libraries of Novi, Lyon Township, Northville, Salem-South Lyon, and Wixom in 2 months of related book discussion groups and programs related to this powerful and insightful book.  Make your reservation now for the Author Visit with Jennifer Thompson-Cannino at the Novi Public Library on November 14 at 7pm.  See the Community Read flyer or Library website to learn more. Sincerely, Julie Farkas Director Listen @ the Library In partnership with the Chamber Music Society of Detroit, PNC Foundation, Friends of the Novi Public Library, and Nordstrom, enjoy this series of free family concerts by internationally acclaimed artists.  The first concert of the season is October 28 from 3-4pm featuring Classical Jam.    Teens, You Asked for It... The Library, in partnership with the Novi Community School District, Novi Youth Assistance, and Novi Parks, Recreation, & Cultural Services, created a space just for you!  Meet in the Library's West Meeting Room most Mondays-Thursdays from 2-5pm to hang out, do homework, visit with your friends, and unwind from your school day.  For grades 7-12.  ESL Book Discussion Group For the past year the Novi Public Library has been conducting an English as a Second Language (ESL) Book Discussion Group.  Headed by Susan Marshall, who has been teaching ESL for over 20 years, this group gives participants a chance to read, discuss, and experience one book during an 8-week session.  Register now for the fall session starting the first week of October with a daytime group meeting on Tuesdays at 11:30am and an evening group meeting on Thursdays at 7pm.    New to the Youth Area... ...a parking garage with cars for hours of preschool fun!  Checkout our newest play toy outside the Novi Special racecar display.    New Collection In honor of our local talent, the Library is happy to introduce our new Novi Author/Artist Collection, featuring works from authors/artists currently living in or originally from Novi.  The collection will be housed on the shelves behind the Druschel Collection on the second floor.   We Geek Our Friends! Help us celebrate National Friends of Libraries Week October 21-27 by thanking our Friends organization for supporting and advocating the Novi Public Library for over 50 years!  See our geek display on the first floor to learn more about this amazing group.  Tell us what you geek the most about your friends for a special geek gift.      Business Resource Center Opens Mayor Gatt, Board Trustee Verma, and many others celebrated the Grand Opening of the Library's Business Resource Center (BRC) on September 25.  The BRC is located on the second floor and is the"one-stop-shop"  for business information.   Congratulations Spelling Bee Winners! 3rd/4th grades:  Ghazala Sameer and Steven Santosh 5th/6th grades:   Lahari Vavilala and Ankush Bakuli Teen Read Week:  October 14-20 This year's theme is "It Came From the Library!"  Teens in grades 7-12 are invited to visit the 1st Floor Information Desk for a make-&-take project celebrating books and reading.    SCORE Business Mentoring Grow your business or start one with free one-to-one business counseling with executives from SCORE.  Starting in October, there are Thursday sessions at 6:30 and 7:30pm and Saturday sessions at 10:30 and 11:30am.  Learn more.     A Day in Detroit Join Kathy Crawford and Margi Karp-Opperer as they continue "On the Road" on November 2 to enjoy a docent presentation and tour of the DIA's Faberge special exhibit, motor coach tour of Detroit architecture, and luncheon at the Rattlesnake Club.  A fee of $73 covers deluxe motor coach transportation, admission fees, door prizes, and lunch.  Call Library Administration at (248) 869-7204 to register.  Save the Date! The 3rd Annual Book It! event will be April 26 from 7-10 pm.  A great night of shopping, sipping, and fun!  More details to come! 45255 W. Ten Mile Road Novi, MI 48375 (248) 349-0720 www.novilibrary.org   Mon-Thu:  10am-9pm Fri-Sat:  10am-5pm Sun:  1-5pm (Labor Day-Memorial Day) Library Board Meeting Oct 17, 7pm Featured Adult Programs   Genealogical Resources Oct 4, 7pm Registration Required       Self-Defense for Women Oct 6, 1pm Registration Required   Money:  Getting to Know You Oct 10, 7pm Registration Required   Big Band Memories Oct 25, 11am Registration Required Featured Youth Programs     Design-A-Plate Oct 9, 4-8pm & Oct 20, 11am-4pm All Ages $7/plate   Fancy Nancy Tea Party Oct 13, 2pm Grades K-4 Registration Required   Teen Study Skills Workshop Oct 17, 7pm Grades 7-12 Registration Required   Halloween Happenings Oct 27, 11am Preschool Featured Friends Programs   Board Meeting Oct 10, 7pm   A Cartoonist View:  2012 Presidential Election Oct 16, 7pm Registration Required Novi Historical Commission   Open Office Hours Oct 1 &15, 12-2pm   Growing Up on a Farm in Novi Oct 8, 7pm Registration Required   Board Meeting Oct 24, 2pm City of Novi   Tour Novi Oct 2, 6-8pm More Information   Back to the 80's Oct 4, 6:30pm More Information Novi Public Library | 45255 W. Ten Mile Road | Novi | MI | 48375