This week with Conversations Book Club---- 05/28-06/01/07

Hope everyone is enjoying their Memorial Day. I wanted to make sure that you were prepared for our two guests this week--- as they will definitely be authors you want to enjoy very soon.

On Tuesday, May 29, 2007 we will be talking with Bestselling author Anna J, the writer behind HER WOMAN, HIS WIFE and THE AFTERMATH.

Anna J. also penned a short story for the erotic anthology FETISH. (We will be giving away a free copy of FETISH during the discussion). Join us as we discuss her life, career and the ideas behind her storylines.

On Friday, June 1, 2007, we will be kicking off the new month with a CONVERSATIONS FIRST: a jailhouse interview with bestselling author Damon "Amin" Meadows.

That's right: Meadows will be speaking with us for 15 minutes about his controversial book CONVICT'S CANDY, which details the life of a pre-op transexual that is housed in an all-male facility. Based on actual events, you will want to listen as he discusses what led to the book---and the issues it addresses. Immediately following the interview, we will be talking with HICKSON (seen below), the publisher of CONVICT'S CANDY and the owner of GHETTOHEAT.


This is one week of interviews you DON'T want to miss!

Is there someone you didn't get a chance to listen to during the discussions? Then make sure to visit http://www.thebestbookclub.info and http://www.readingmylips.com often to READ the interviews with the authors we have spotlighted.

Conversations Book Club discussion with Bestselling author Thomas Long

Hello all ! Though we weren't able to have him here in person this weekend, you know we couldn't leave you hanging without something.

Don't forget that we had him for a live discussion in April 2007, and now you are getting your first look at the interview we did with him that will appear in the June 2007 issue of Conversations Magazine.


In it we talk about his writing career, the success of his bestseller A THUG'S LIFE and what readers have to look forward to.

JUST IN: Bestselling author Lee Hayes confirms his discussion date with Conversations Magazine

Bestselling author LEE HAYES




When you say that name, there is little more to say. The author who brought domestic violence among gay couples to the fore with his bestselling novel PASSION MARKS will be talking with Conversations Book Club via conference call on Tuesday, June 26, 2007 at 6p.m. CST.

This will be an hour that you don't want to miss as the Strebor Books author dishes about his life, the story behind his novels and how working with Zane (the creator of Strebor Books) has affected him as an author.

Hayes will also be revealing when he may be making a stop in Mississippi to promote his new book. For details, visit Hayes online here.

REVEALED: Conversations' Exclusive Interview with Bestselling author Nikki Turner

On Tuesday, May 22, 2007, Conversations Book Club had an intimate conversation with the Queen of Street Lit, Bestselling author Nikki Turner. Did you miss the discussion and what followed? Then click here for the full interview and what it prompted the club members to say.

Bestselling author Thomas Long's visit to Mississippi to be rescheduled

It is with great disappointment that Conversations Book Club will have to schedule the discussion scheduled for Friday,May 25, 2007 with Thomas Long, however, we will still have the discussion at 6p.m. (Medgar Evers Library) about his work, and the book we all have been talking about: A THUG'S LIFE.

We were eagerly looking forward to his visit, however, due to situations with the book club we are unable to accommodate Long at this time.

Don't worry: We will be working with the author to reschedule. It is always so much more enjoyable to have the author in person with us during the discussions, however, sometime it is just not possible.

Keep watching http://www.thebestbookclub.info for all the latest news.



Heard about the movie "4 LIFE" based on Long's book? See an exclusive trailer of the movie set to hit stores this summer by clicking here.

BREAKING: International Bestselling author Andrew Neiderman links to Conversations Book Club

Okay, this is really doing a mind job on us: In searching websites today we discovered that International Bestselling author Andrew Neiderman (the man behind Devil's Advocate and the ghostwriter of the V. C. Andrews books) has linked to us on the main page of his website. WHAT AN HONOR. You can visit his website here.

You might remember that Conversations Magazine snagged an exclusive interview with Neiderman last year, followed by another this year along with a telephone conversation with the Conversations Book Club.

We appreciate the support of Neiderman and so many dedicated authors like him that are making it easy to get hooked on books.

Bestselling author Nikki Turner speaks with Conversations Book Club--- Tuesday, May 22, 2007*

In case you missed the last discussion about Nikki Turner's string of bestselling titles, fear not: We are glad to tell you that she will be joining us LIVE via conference call on Tuesday, May 22, 2007 during the Conversations Book Club discussion at 6p.m. This will take place at the Medger Evers Library in Jackson, MS and will include a giveaway of Turner's book GIRLS FROM DA HOOD. Turner is currently promoting the sequal to A HUSTLER'S WIFE (which is FOREVER A HUSTLER'S WIFE) and will be taking YOUR questions.

Make plans to join us for this event.

*This discussion was coordinated by our friends at Tricom Publicity Inc.

Conversations Book Club featured in Mississippi's state newspaper, online worldwide

(Photo credit: KATHY LILES--- SPECIAL TO THE NORTHEAST LEDGER)

Good morning all!
Well, here it is: the news we hinted at last week. The Conversations Book Club is the subject of a full newspaper story by the Clarion Ledger's NORTHEAST LEDGER circular. The article, written by staff writer Raymond Reeves, breaks down our humble beginnings and how we have set up to make a mark through books.

If you missed the article, you can read it by clicking here.

Thank you to everyone who made this success possible, and if you are new to the site don't forget to visit our others sites: Read My Lips and Breakfast with Books.

BREAKING NEWS: New Bestselling authors join the Conversations Book Club lineup

Do I have alot of news to share with you all today! I have been working really hard over the past few weeks to confirm some authors for you: and as of TODAY I have gotten alot of the information I was waiting on.

Let's go through the lineup and see who has been added:

NIKKI TURNER

Did you miss the book club discussion last month about Nikki Turner's career and her highly anticipated novel FOREVER A HUSTLER'S WIFE? If so you can join us Tuesday, May 22, 2007 at 6p.m. CST when we will talk with Ms. Turner again via conference call about her awesome career and how the "Hustler's Wife" series has struck close to home.

ANNA J

The first author of Q-Boro Books for us to talk to this year is none other than Bestselling author Anna J (via conference call). Her books MY WOMAN, HIS WIFE and the explosive sequel THE AFTERMATH will be the topic of our discussion on Tuesday, May 29, 2007. Once again make plans to join us as we will be giving away free copies of her books as door prizes.

DAMON "AMIN" MEADOWS

In an exclusive interview from jail, Bestselling author Damon "Amin" Meadows will be joining us via conference call on Friday, June 1, 2007 for 15 minutes to discuss his writing career and the book CONVICT'S CANDY that opens up a hotbed of discussion that you don't want to miss. We will giving the book away as a door prize as well--- so be there.

JAMES EARL HARDY



Yeah, you read it correctly. The bestselling author that brought the world the popular "B-Boy" Series of books will be joining the Conversations Book Club live via conference call for the hour on TUESDAY, JUNE 5, 2007 AT 6P.M.--- and you won't want to miss what he has to say about the series and the way that art sometimes mirrors life in a big way.

GLORIA MALLETTE

The national bestselling author that brought you the unforgettable novels WHAT'S DONE IN THE DARK, SHADES OF JADE, IF THEIR BE PAIN and now LIVING, BREATHING LIES will be joining Conversations Book Club again on Tuesday, June 19, 2007--- just days after her latest book is released! Join us for this exclusive and find out when Ms. Mallette may be visiting us later this year!

L. A. BANKS


The first lady of African-American vampire thrillers will be giving Conversations Book Club an exclusive look into the method behind her madness and the genius she uses to write a variety of work to appeal to more than her share of diverse audiences. This will be coming in July 2007.

Bestselling author Roy Glenn talks to Conversations Book Club TONIGHT!

If you are in the Jackson, MS area, you want to make sure to stop by the Medgar Evers Library this evening for the book club discussion. At 6p.m. CST we will be talking with bestselling author Roy Glenn about his incredible career as a mystery author and how he feels about the labels heaped on African American authors.

Glenn is also featured in the May 2007 issue of the Conversations Magazine. To here his interview, click here.

Conversations Book Club Founder prepares for Nationwide interview, new release and more

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Click here to get the full scoop on what is coming up for the Founder of Conversations Book Club. It includes his upcoming interviews, new releases, new artshows and more throughout the state of Mississippi and the world.

New information from bestselling hiphop artist/author C-Murder!

We are glad to pass on some information that was sent to us by Bestselling hiphop artist/author C-Murder on Monday, May 7th.

Feel free to read and share with others!

C. A. Webb: C, I hate I missed your first book signing for the book DEATH AROUND THE CORNER (that was held in Louisiana on Saturday, May 5, 2007). How did it go?

C-Murder: The signing was crucial...everything
was perfect: the crowd, crowd control, sales. It was a very positive and
supportive atmosphere. Better than any of us expectd.... People drove from across
state line. Even as far as ohio. Thats somethin', huh?

(Pictures from the book signing are seen here)

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