Calling all authors - Michigan Book Bash-July 17, 2016 #michlit

The Michigan Book Bash will be taking place on Sunday, July 17 from 10AM-4PM
in Harvey Kern Pavilion in Frankenmuth. It is part of a larger event called
Michigan Market & Mayhem that features locally produced food, beverages, and
products. Table space and a chair will be provided at no cost to authors
selected to participate. They must be residents of Michigan and able to sell
and sign books during the event. To be considered authors should send an
email to Fest@BuyMichiganNow.com with "Book Bash" in the subject line. They
should include: their genre, the title(s) they intend to sell, the publisher(s), the city
where they reside, and a link to a website where we can learn more about the
books.

Fathers & Figures Friday, June 17th: The Secret Society Of Twisted SThe Secret Society Of Twisted Storytellerstorytellers #Detroit #MichLit

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Detroit Men Open Up With Personal Stories

Fathers & Figures Friday, June 17th

DETROIT, MI –– The Secret Society of Twisted Storytellers will bring Detroit men who will tell true, personal stories of fatherhood to the stage at the Charles H. Wright Museum. The popular monthly event is one of 56 winners of the Knight Arts Challenge which funds projects that engage and enrich Detroit through the arts. The Society will strengthen and expand thanks to funding from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation.

"We are proud to support TSSOTS and their outstanding efforts to: showcase diverse storytellers and performing artists from the greater Detroit area; engage in cross-cultural, multi-generational and cross-gender interaction; facilitate community connection and pride, promote understanding, encourage positive change; and provide a unique showcase for creative self-expression for the betterment of Detroit, Southeastern Michigan and society in general." said Dennis Scholl, vice president of arts for Knight Foundation.

“As we listen to the exciting, sometimes traumatizing, sometimes uplifting tales, we think: “that could be me,” or “that was me,” says Juanita Moore, president of the Charles H. Wright Museum, which hosts the events.

“I ain’t seen nothing like it,” says Dick Gregory. “Stay in touch with the storytellers. It can heal.” 

The Society’s next event “Fathers & Figures” will take place at 8:00 p.m., Friday, June 17th at The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History. Educator, Rodney U. Bellamy, Author, Dr. Ethriam Brammer, Ron Ford, Jr. son of late Parliament/Funkadelic performer, Ronald Ford and Master Metallurgist, Carlos Nielbock, will tell personal stories on the theme.

About The Secret Society Of Twisted Storytellers

The Secret Society of Twisted Storytellers has a mission to connect humanity, heal and transform community by providing an uplifting, thought-provoking, soul-cleansing entertainment experience through the art and craft of storytelling.

About the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation

The Knight Foundation supports transformational ideas that promote quality journalism, advance media innovation, engage communities and foster the arts. Knight Foundation believes that democracy thrives when people and communities are informed and engaged.

For information, tickets and to watch video, visit www.secretstorytellers.org or call 313-744-6037.

Media Contact:

Satori Shakoor at 313-744-6037 or via email societyforstorytelling@gmail.com

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#MotownWriters Monthly @Meetup w/Pamela Hillard @dipllc Writer vs Writing Biz #Publishing #Detroit #MichLit Saturday, June 11, 2016 10:00 AM Detroit Library - Main 5201 Woodward Ave., Detroit, MI (edit map) 3rd Floor (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 this meetup: After a 35+-year career in education (Pre-K – 14), collaborative sales, and sales management and marketing, I started my first writing and editing business, Writing It Right For You, in July of 2008; expanding to my second, Detroit Ink Publishing, in 2012, and my third, Your Business Your Brand Creatively, in 2014. Through my three companies, my clients learn that "It Matters How You Say It"! I work with solo professionals, creative freelancers, and businesses and corporations throughout the United States, Canada, and twelve other countries on a variety of writing, editing, publishing, and marketing projects. I am opening a satellite office in Birmingham, England. I provide writing, editing, web design and maintenance, publishing, and social media marketing services for our clients of all sizes and in all niches, and I specialize in working with creative freelancers on branding and marketing their art and their businesses. I have Bachelor’s Degrees in Special Education/Education and Sociology and a Master’s Degrees in English/Language Arts, Curriculum Development, and Psychology. I also have a Reading Specialist Certification from the State of Michigan and several business licenses. Writing It Right For You Website: http://writingitrightforyou.com Detroit Ink Publishing Website: http://detroitinkpublishing.com Your Business Your Brand Creatively Website: http://yb2csystem.com Office/Text: +1 313.769.3354 Cell/Text: +1 313.341.2398 Skype: pamela.hilliard.owens Facebook: http://facebook.com/wirfy Facebook: http://facebook.com/DetroitInkPublishing Facebook: http://facebook.com/yb2cmarketingsystem LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/pamelahilliardowens Twitter: http://twitter.com/wirfy Twitter: http://twitter.com/dipllc Twitter: http://twitter.com/yb2c_system Also bring your literary challenges, new books to announce and achievements. [url=http://motownwriters.com][img]http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_JVRDta94aCs/S3WPjrekcjI/AAAAAAAAA50/aTcHEmlUIlc/s1600/mwnevents-762307.JPG[/img][/url] Networking is key to our survival as writers and authors! This is your chance to learn, network and connect!

Saturday, June 11, 2016

10:00 AM

Detroit Library - Main

5201 Woodward Ave., Detroit, MI (edit map)

3rd Floor

(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 this meetup:

After a 35+-year career in education (Pre-K – 14), collaborative sales, and sales management and marketing, I started my first writing and editing business, Writing It Right For You, in July of 2008; expanding to my second, Detroit Ink Publishing, in 2012, and my third, Your Business Your Brand Creatively, in 2014. Through my three companies, my clients learn that "It Matters How You Say It"! I work with solo professionals, creative freelancers, and businesses and corporations throughout the United States, Canada, and twelve other countries on a variety of writing, editing, publishing, and marketing projects. I am opening a satellite office in Birmingham, England.

I provide writing, editing, web design and maintenance, publishing, and social media marketing services for our clients of all sizes and in all niches, and I specialize in working with creative freelancers on branding and marketing their art and their businesses.

I have Bachelor’s Degrees in Special Education/Education and Sociology and a Master’s Degrees in English/Language Arts, Curriculum Development, and Psychology. I also have a Reading Specialist Certification from the State of Michigan and several business licenses.

Writing It Right For You Website: http://writingitrightforyou.com

Detroit Ink Publishing Website: http://detroitinkpublishing.com

Your Business Your Brand Creatively Website:http://yb2csystem.com

Office/Text: +1 313.769.3354

Cell/Text: +1 313.341.2398

Skype: pamela.hilliard.owens

Facebook: http://facebook.com/wirfy

Facebook: http://facebook.com/DetroitInkPublishing

Facebook: http://facebook.com/yb2cmarketingsystem

LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/pamelahilliardowens

Twitter: http://twitter.com/wirfy

Twitter: http://twitter.com/dipllc

Twitter: http://twitter.com/yb2c_system

Also bring your literary challenges, new books to announce and achievements. [url=http://motownwriters.com][img]https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfwwEjDk-qa694h2ZoZT-sRbUnHIrd7iudRBgIOKP5fmi3eqFa-iLIsE1G6PRc4tE8fnOT-td70hxzoOAmidbfTIW7wYRTdmTIIPYXU-hXAk78ATGzL55dc-H1iGhIXtpsrFIzeU7PKDVt/s1600/mwnevents-762307.JPG[/img][/url]

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

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#MotownWriters Monthly @Meetup w/Pamela Hillard @dipllc Writer vs Writing Biz

Saturday, June 11, 2016

10:00 AM

Detroit Library - Main

5201 Woodward Ave., Detroit, MI (edit map)

3rd Floor

(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 this meetup:

After a 35+-year career in education (Pre-K – 14), collaborative sales, and sales management and marketing, I started my first writing and editing business, Writing It Right For You, in July of 2008; expanding to my second, Detroit Ink Publishing, in 2012, and my third, Your Business Your Brand Creatively, in 2014. Through my three companies, my clients learn that "It Matters How You Say It"! I work with solo professionals, creative freelancers, and businesses and corporations throughout the United States, Canada, and twelve other countries on a variety of writing, editing, publishing, and marketing projects. I am opening a satellite office in Birmingham, England.

I provide writing, editing, web design and maintenance, publishing, and social media marketing services for our clients of all sizes and in all niches, and I specialize in working with creative freelancers on branding and marketing their art and their businesses.

I have Bachelor's Degrees in Special Education/Education and Sociology and a Master's Degrees in English/Language Arts, Curriculum Development, and Psychology. I also have a Reading Specialist Certification from the State of Michigan and several business licenses.

Writing It Right For You Website: http://writingitrightforyou.com

Detroit Ink Publishing Website: http://detroitinkpublishing.com

Your Business Your Brand Creatively Website:http://yb2csystem.com

Office/Text: +1 313.769.3354

Cell/Text: +1 313.341.2398

Skype: pamela.hilliard.owens

Facebook: http://facebook.com/wirfy

Facebook: http://facebook.com/DetroitInkPublishing

Facebook: http://facebook.com/yb2cmarketingsystem

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Halfway to @313Libraries via @kimberkoz #michlit June 9th Benefit for Literacy in #Detroit. #MotownWriters Please support...

Greetings, Friends of Detroit Little Libraries.

Thanks to your support and many partners, we have reached the halfway point to planting 313 little libraries in Detroit!

To mark the occasion and continue momentum, we are gathering to celebrate and raise funds on Thursday, June 9, from 5:30-9 p.m. at the Tangent Gallery, 715 Milwaukee Ave., in Detroit's New Center area. 

Please join us at Viva Libris! A Night for Detroit Little Libraries, where we'll have delicious hors d'oeuvres and three musical acts to enjoy including the legendary jazz musician Jahra Michelle McKinney, 18-year-old songstress Mia Green and the fabled Exhaust Tones.

During the evening, patrons will have an opportunity to sponsor a Little Free Library - including one of the 13 very special libraries that were transformed by local artists --  on display most recently at the Mobile Homestead at the Museum of Contemporary Art and soon to be planted in the community.

We'll also offer a Detroit-themed silent auction which will feature a night's stay at the Inn on Ferry Street  a package for two at Westin Book Cadillac Detroit; a tour for 20 and 1-year membership with Pewabic; a Detroit Library with books by local authors; a Detroit History Tour, gift cards to several local restaurants, tickets to sporting events, family passes to the State Fair, massages, bottles of wine, Detroit jewelry, doggie day care, yoga with kitties, local chocolates, flowers and of course homemade ice cream!

Local merchants generously donated these items so we can raise funds to build more Little Free Libraries in Detroit! 

Our work over the last 18 months has prompted the city of Detroit to begin working the little libraries into 40 parks slated for renovation over the next 18 months - where residents said they wanted them in their neighborhoods. Meanwhile, communities such as Romeo, Rochester Hills, Grosse Pointe and Pleasant Ridge are putting them in neighborhoods, too.

We live in an era when most of us are distracted by smart phones and tablets. But we believe the planting of 150 little libraries in Detroit with our partners has renewed interest in reading, and build community.

Another important reason we keep planting little libraries in Detroit: There's only one book for every 37 preschool children in Hamtramck, and one for every five children in Detroit's University District neighborhood, according to a recent academic study by a former University of Michigan professor.

Meanwhile, many Detroit schools no longer have libraries and some public libraries have shuttered or scaled back hours. Additionally, transportation and financial issues can hinder residents' access to reading materials.

Please help us bring more Little Free Libraries to Detroit so we can bring more books to neighborhoods.

Buy your tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/viva-libris-an-evening-for-detroit-little-libraries-tickets-24365926141

Until then, Viva Libris!

Kim

Kim Kozlowski

Detroit Little Libraries

(313) 595-4845

Detroit Little Libraries is a grassroots campaign working in partnership with the national Little Free Library, a 501(c)(3), to promote reading and community in Detroit through the take-a-book, leave-a-book movement known as the Little Free Library.

Our partners include Rx for Reading Detroit, Detroit Rotary, Detroit Kiwanis, Detroit SOUP, Detroit Bikes, Detroit Parks, Detroit Public Library, The Detroit News and Free Press, General Motors, Chrysler, The Mobile Homestead at the Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit, Grand River Creative Corridor, The Tangent Gallery, First United Methodist Church of Birmingham, Community United for Progress, Barefield DesignWorks, Novi teachers and several individuals, including many Eagle Scouts and B’Nei Mitzvah children. 

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