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JANUARY 2008
January 2, 2008 (Wednesday)
Real Talk With Tina Brooks McKinney
Guest Author
Internet Radio Show
Listen at www.blogtalkradio.com/tinabrooksmckinney
7 p.m. to 8 p.m. EST
January 12, 2008 (Saturday)
How to Create Dazzling Promotional Materials
and Captivating Author Presentations
DISKovery Center
353 E. First Street
Los Angeles, CA 90012
10 a.m. to Noon
Sponsored by Mystery Writers of America Southern California Chapter
Register at www.socalmwa.com
January 26, 2008 (Saturday)
Book-a-licious Book Club
Private Book Club Meeting*
Cerritos, CA
4 p.m.
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FEBRUARY 2008
February 2, 2008 (Saturday)
Imani Literary Group
Private Book Club Meeting*
Via Speakerphone
Atlanta, GA
Noon
February 2, 2008 (Saturday)
Mystery Writers Panel
Grisham with a Female Twist and LA Noir
Featuring Sisters in Crime/L.A. Authors
Pamela Samuels-Young and Gary Phillips
Altadena Library
600 East Mariposa St.
Altadena, CA 91001
(626) 798-0833
2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
February 21, 2008 (Thursday)
For You Network
Pursuing Your Passion Despite Your Day Job
Guest Speaker
Denny's Restaurant
2925 Van Buren Blvd.
(Corner of Lincoln & Van Buren)
Riverside, CA 92503
6:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. - Networking
6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. - Program
February 23, 2008 (Saturday)
How to Write a Novel Despite Your Day Job
Culver City Julian Dixon Library
4975 Overland Ave.
Culver City, CA 90230
2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
(310) 559-1676
http://www.colapublib.org/libs/culvercity
February 26, 2008 (Tuesday)
Black Authors Network Internet Radio Show
Bringing Literacy Back in our Community
Black History Month Celebration
5 p.m. EST (Maryland)
Live Chat: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/Black-Author-Network
February 29, 2008 (Friday)
Dr. Seuss Day/Read Across America
Tanner Elementary School
Paramount, CA
11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
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MARCH 2008
March 15, 2008 (Saturday)
Guest Speaker
Business School
Rio Hondo College
8:30 a.m.
March 16, 2008 (Sunday)
Umoja Book Club
Private Book Club Meeting*
Via Speakerphone
D.C. Metro Area
4 p.m.
March 22, 2008 (Saturday)
Your Second Act: You Can Pursue Your Passion
Featuring Attorney-Authors
Areva Martin & Pamela Samuels Young
Westchester Christian Church
8740 La Tieja Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90045
2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
March 28, 2008 (Friday)
Urban Network 20th Anniversary
Entertainment-Marketing Summit
How to Self-Publish, Market & Sell Your Book
Featuring authors Linda Coleman-Willis, Barbara Wright-Sykes
and Pamela Samuels-Young
Hyatt Regency Newport Beach
1107 Jamboree Road
Newport Beach, CA 92660
8 a.m. to 9:15 a.m.
March 29, 2008 (Saturday)
Women with Vision
Private Book Club Meeting*
Los Angeles, CA
1 p.m.
March 30, 2008 (Sunday)
Nubian Sisters Literary Club
Private Book Club Meeting*
Ontario, CA
3 p.m.
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APRIL 2008
April 5, 2008 (Saturday)
University of California, Boalt Hall School of Law
African-American Alumni Weekend
Alumni Authors Showcase
Berkeley, CA
April 13, 2008 (Sunday)
Books 'n Brunch
Private Event*
Cypress, CA
11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
April 18, 2008 (Friday)
Romantic Times Book Lovers Convention
Panelist: Bookseller Marketing 101
Mastering the New Technology
Hilton Pittsburgh
600 Commonwealth Place
Pittsburgh, PA
11:00 a.m. to noon
April 19, 2008 (Saturday)
Romantic Times Book Lovers Convention
Hilton Pittsburgh
600 Commonwealth Place
Pittsburgh, PA
Book Signing
10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
April 19, 2008 (Saturday)
Private Book Signing Party
Pittsburgh, PA
April 26, 2007 (Saturday)
L.A. Times Festival of Books
UCLA Campus
Sisters in Crime Booth
Time: Noon to 2p.m.
April 30-May 2, 2008 (Wednesday-Friday)
National Employment Law Council
Annual Conference
Westin Peachtree Plaza
Atlanta, GA
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MAY 2008
May 3, 2008 (Saturday)
Ruth Bridge's Spring 2008 Literary Retreat
Author's Showcase
Hilton San Francisco Financial District.
San Francisco, CA
May 10, 2007 (Sunday)
5th Annual Women's Appreciation Celebration*
Guest Speaker and Book Signing
Colton, CA
May 29-30, 2008 (Thursday-Friday)
Book Expo America
Los Angeles Convention Center
May 31, 2008 (Saturday)
African American Authors Symposium 2008
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority in partnership with the
Las Vegas African American Authors Book Club and
The West Las Vegas Library
Key Note Speaker
West Las Vegas Library
951 W. Lake Mead Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV 89106
9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
May 31, 2008 (Saturday)
Private Event*
Las Vegas, NV
5:30 p.m.
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JUNE 2008
June 1, 2008 (Sunday)
Third Annual Dine with The Authors
Pomona Valley Alumnae Chapter of
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
& San Bernardino Chapter of
Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.
Sierra Lakes Golf Club
16600 Clubhouse Dr.
Fontana, CA 92336
5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
For tickets call 909-447-6800
$55 in advance; $75 at the door
(Ticket includes dinner and a book of your choice)
June 28-29, 2008 (Saturday-Sunday)
2008 American Library Association Annual Conference
Anaheim Convention Center
Anaheim, CA
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JULY 2008
July 12, 2008 (Saturday)
How to Write a Novel Despite Your Day Job
West Hollywood Library
715 N. San Vicente Blvd.
West Hollywood, CA 90069
2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
July 19, 2008 (Saturday)
Private Book Signing Party
Encino, CA
5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
July 20, 2008 (Sunday)
Pamela's 1st Annual Book Club Party
Private Event
Cypress, CA
July 28-29, 2008 (Monday-Tuesday)
Delta Sigma Theta National Convention
Author's Pavillion
Book Signing
Orlando, FL
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August 2008
August 1, 2008 (Friday)
Literary Diversions
Private Book Club Meeting
Atlanta, GA
August 2, 2008 (Saturday)
National Book Club Conference
Panel Discussion: What Makes Black Books Go?
Featuring Authors Eric Jerome Dickey, Nathan McCall,
Vickie Stringer, Trice Hickman, Cheryl Robinson,
Pamela Samuels Young, Sean Bentley (Borders)
Moderator: Linda Duggins, Warner Books
Atlanta Marriott Marquis
Atlanta, GA
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 a.m.
August 3, 2008 (Sunday)
Friendship Day Brunch
Proud Bird Restaurant
Guest Speaker
11022 Aviation Blvd
Los Angeles, CA
10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
August 15, 2008 (Friday)
Wiley Manuel Bar Association
Annual Gala
Keynote Speaker
Sacramento Hilton
Sacramento, CA
August 16, 2008 (Saturday)
Blessed Brown Girls
Private Book Club Meeting
Los Angeles area
6 p.m.
August 20, 2008 (Wednesday)
Black Authors Network Internet Radio Show
Guest Author
Topic: African American Literature and Book Promotion
6 p.m. to 7 p.m. PST
Listen to the show live at http://www.blogtalkradio.com/Black-Author-Network
August 22, 2008 (Friday)
Something to Talk About Book Club
Private Book Club Meeting
Long Beach, CA
6 p.m.
August 28, 2008 (Friday)
Women Lawyers of Sacramento
Guest Speaker
Firehouse Restaurant
Sacramento, CA
11:45 a.m. 1:15 p.m.
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September 2008
September 5, 2008 (Friday)
Eso Won Books
Book Signing
4331 Degnan Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA (Leimert Park area)
323-290-1048
7 p.m.
September 6, 2008 (Saturday)
Southern California Teamsters
Local 396, National Black Caucus
Covina, CA
Guest Speaker
10 a.m.
September 6, 2008 (Saturday)
Private Book Signing Party
Los Alamitos, CA
2:30 p.m.
September 13, 2008 (Saturday)
Private Book Signing Party
Nashville, TN
September 14, 2008 (Sunday)
Nubian Queens Literary Book Club
Private Book Club Meeting
Los Angeles area
3 p.m.
September 20, 2008 (Saturday)
2T's Books and Things
Book Signing
22435 Alessandro Blvd, Suite 105
Moreno Valley, CA 92553
951-653-6500
1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
September 20, 2008 (Saturday)
Private Book Signing Party
Costa Mesa, CA
5 p.m.
September 27, 2008 (Saturday)
West Hollywood Book Festival
Sisters in Crime Booth
Noon to 1 p.m.
September 27, 2008 (Saturday)
Private Book Signing Party
Anaheim Hills, CA
4:30 p.m.
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October 2008
October 1-3, 2008 (Wednesday-Friday)
Corporate Counsel Women of Color Conference
Beverly Hills Hotel
Beverly Hills, CA
October 4, 2008 (Saturday)
Cameron Literacy Fair
Free Workshop: Write Your Novel in 10 Easy Steps
Howard Hughes Promenade
Westchester, CA
1:15 p.m.
October 4, 2008 (Saturday)
Private Book Signing Party
Carson, CA
6 p.m.
October 10, 2008 (Friday)
Alexander Book Co.
Book Signing
50 Second Street
San Francisco, CA 94105
12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
415-495-2992
October 11, 2008 (Saturday)
Cush City Book Club
Private Book Club Meeting
Houston, TX
(via speakerphone)
12:45 p.m.
October 11, 2008 (Saturday)
And We Do Too Read Book Club
Private Book Club Meeting
Oakland, CA
October 12, 2008 (Sunday)
It's Our Time Book Club
Private Book Club Meeting
San Bernardino, CA
4 p.m.
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November 2008
November 2, 2008 (Sunday)
Sisters in Crime Meeting
Guest Speaker
Writing Rejection: How to Survive and Thrive
South Pasadena Library
2:30 p.m.
November 6, 2008 (Thursday)
Short Story Contest Awards Ceremony
Compton High School
Compton, CA
5:30 p.m.
November 9, 2008 (Sunday)
Pamela Samuels Young Presents
Sister Soldier Packing Party
Savoy Entertainment Center
218 S. LaBrea Ave
Inglewood, CA 90301
2 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
November 22, 2008 (Saturday)
Turning Pages Book Club
Private Book Club Event
Joyce Gordon Gallery
Oakland, CA
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December 2008
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April 2009
April 4, 2009
Pasadena Literary Festival
Of Women Authors
Featured Author
Pasadena, CA
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May 2009
May 16, 2009
Ruth Bridges Literary Retreat
Featured Author
Santa Fe, New Mexico
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June 2009
June 13, 2009
Go on Girl Book Club
Author's Parlor
J.W. Marriott
Houston, TX
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