Anthony Prior Interview (2007)

For some time now, Michael Thomas, Chandra Adams, and I have conducted interviews with several authors on Empire Beat Magazine/North Bay Media Review. Because we’ve gone to several places such as Lucy Florence, Book Expo America and the Black Writers on Tour, there are quite a few authors who have some great books out, so here are a few interviews for your viewing pleasure.

First up; here is an interview with former NFL player turned author Anthony Prior talking about his two books, The Slave Side of Sunday and Faith on Forty Yards. Enjoy.

CWC Empowerment Luncheon, July 25

On July 25, the California Writers Collective will host an Empowerment Luncheon at the Courtyard by Marriott at Emeryville, CA. Universal Press and Productions is one of our partners presenting a day of workshops, panels, networking, food (need that) and partying!

In fact, I made a lil video to show you what's coming up.




You can buy your tickets at Universal P&P's website


You can see the video here

New Author Spotlight: De'Alaundria Gardner

De’Alaundria Gardner is a brand new author on the scene with the release of her first book, Inside Her Mind, this summer.


De’Alaundria has written poetry for years about personal and observed experiences in her life. She was inspired to write a book of poetry because in her words:

“I want young women everywhere to know that we as females go through the same life experiences. Heartbreak, love, our feelings towards males, and a woman’s place in society are things we al deal with on a daily basis. I am very passionate about my writings and hope to inspire others to do so too.”

Inside Her Mind is De’Alaundria’s first book in what she hopes to be a long writing career. Her website is myspace.com/dandnbooks. She is requesting to be added as a friend.

North Bay Media Review supports new authors like De’Alaundria and we hope you’ll do the same!

WireTap Magazine - The Audacity of Reality

From Anika Brown, a piece from WireTap Magazine, January 2009.

WireTap Magazine - The Audacity of Reality

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Introducing: Anika Brown

The North Bay Media Review and Journal is pleased to introduce a new writer in our ranks, Ms. Anika Brown.

Anika is a talented freelance writer from the North Bay who has made her mark in several online sites such as Wire Tap Magazine, and is a fashion merchandise major. Her website featuring her creative apparel is Ananse.

We’re pleased to have such a talented and gifted writer like Anika and we hope you’ll give her much love and support here on North Bay Media Review.

Sonoma County Book Festival, September 2009

The Sonoma County Book Festival celebrates its tenth year on Saturday, September 19, 2009 at the Old Courthouse Square in Santa Rosa, California.

The free event hosts a number of nationally recognized poets, novelists, essayists, reporters, children’s authors, aspiring writers, book clubs, publishers, bookstores and more. Presented by the Literary Arts Guild, thousands of book lovers converge in the square for readings, presentations and book signings. Panel discussions, staged performances and children’s activities highlight the festival’s schedule.

Currently, the festival requests donations for as little as ten dollars be submitted to support this great annual event.
For more, visit the book festival website at http://www.socobookfest.org

California Book Club Summit, September 2009

The first annual California Book Club Summit will be held September 10-13, 2009 inside the Marriott hotel in San Ramon, California.

Touted as the official celebration of African-American authors, literary giants and book lovers, the four day event features a wine tasting event, breakfast, a dinner and award ceremony presented by Bernard’s B-List Awards, a friend of North Bay Media Review, plus much more included in the cost of registration for this “must go to – must be at event.”

Confirmed authors appearing at the Summit are:

Peggy Brooks-Bertram, Dr. P.H., Ph.D. and Barbara A. Seals Nevergold, Ph.D., Virginia DeBerry and Donna Grant, Donna Hill, Electa Rome Parks, J. California Cooper, J. D. Mason, Kimberly Terry, Mary Morrison, Pamela Samuels Young, ReShonda Tate Billingsley, Cheryl Broussard, Tananarive Due, Steven Barnes, Tina McElroy Ansa, Victoria Christopher Murray, Victor McGlothin, Francis Ray, Alretha Thomas, Margaret Johnson-Hodge, Nina Foxx, Aundrea Lacy, Trice Hickman, Earl Sewell, Bernice McFadden, Jeff Johnson, Omar Tyree, China Ball, Anjuelle Floyd, Vincent Alexandria and Nirvana Reginald Gayle.

Marcus Bookstores of Northern California, and one of the few African-American independent bookstores in the country, is the host for this inaugural event.

For more information, visit the California Book Club Summit website at: http://www.thecaliforniabookclubsummit.com