"I so agree with you. And yes, Bloomsbury eventually changed the cover of Liar, but even the initial gall of them to put a white girl on the cover is ridiculous.
This whole thing is so sad and should be a nonissue. I regularly read white books but it…"
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Sybil Nelson replied to the discussion 'Celebrate Black Books Giveaway Hop' in the group Writers of African Origin
Dera R Williams replied to the discussion 'Celebrate Black Books Giveaway Hop' in the group Writers of African Origin
"Hi Sybil,
Did you mean Bloomsbury put a white girl on the cover intially? That was my recollection and the backlash was far and wide but I don't recall them admitting to any wrong doing. The story was about a black girl. I do believe alot of…"
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Celebrate Black Books Giveaway Hop
Hi all,I have a giveaway going on over at my blog trying to draw attention to books with black main characters or with black characters on the cover. I feel they don't get the support they need. They often don't even get recognized or published by the big companies. The prime example I think is the book Liar by Justine Larabelestier. She wrote a book about a black girl who was a compulsive liar, but when Bloomsbury published it, they put a black girl on the cover believing that books with…See More
Anjuelle Floyd left a comment for Sybil Nelson
"Please friend me as I have reached my limit of asking friends.
I like to be friends with all members of the group.
So glad you've joined ”Why Do You Write & What Is Your Process?”
We have a wonderful group of members. I…"
Sybil Nelson replied to the discussion 'Book Trailers - Are you using them and if so, HOW?' in the group Small Publishers and Independent Authors
"I'm now taking entries for the November section of my book trailer competition. www.sybilnelson.com
Email me if you want to enter. It's free!!! And the winner gets some free promotion at my blog.
sybilnelson@hotmail.com"
Sybil Nelson replied to the discussion 'Twitter Links | Let's All Connect on Twitter' in the group Why Do You Write and What's Your Process
Sybil Nelson replied to the discussion 'Twitter Links | Let's All Connect on Twitter' in the group Why Do You Write and What's Your Process
"I'm adding people now. Here is my twitter page.
http://twitter.com/"
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Why Do You Write and What's Your Process
As an author, psychotherapist, wife, and mother who also does abstract paintings and studies her dreams I am incredibly interested in hearing authors discuss what brought them to writing, and the process by which they continue creating.
Sybil Nelson replied to the discussion 'Book Trailers - Are you using them and if so, HOW?' in the group Small Publishers and Independent Authors
"Hi Karen,
I tried to email you my trailer but the email bounced back. Is that the correct email addy?"
Sybil Nelson replied to the discussion 'Book Trailers - Are you using them and if so, HOW?' in the group Small Publishers and Independent Authors
"I've started a monthly book trailer contest at my website. The winner gets a feature interview at my blog. Check it out:
www.sybilnelson.com
Let me know if you want to enter your trailer for November!
sybilnelson@hotmail.com"
Sybil Nelson replied to the discussion 'Looking For Promotion Tips' in the group Small Publishers and Independent Authors
"I have a new book trailer competition going on at my website. You can check it out at www.sybilnelson.com. And if you're interested in posting your trailer for October, send me an email at sybilnelson@hotmail.com. The winner gets an interview…"
Julie Jeffs left a comment for Sybil Nelson
"Sybil,
Welcome to the Bloggers Let’s Make it Work group! So glad you are here. Please visit the discussion New Members Visit Here First, tell us about your blog so we can list it on the members blog index.
I hope you will find, as I did, a…"
Sybil Nelson replied to the discussion 'From Your Point of View: Do You Think Racism in Publishing is Going Away or Getting Worse?' in the group Writers of African Origin
"I think it's getting worse. It's always hard to get published. Now it's even harder because of the economic situation. Add to that trying to get published as a black author who writes about multicultural issues and it's a perfect…"
Sybil Nelson replied to the discussion 'I did not expect to be in this boat' in the group Small Publishers and Independent Authors
"I'm really concentrating on marketing right now. I'm trying to promote a book that's coming out in fall and another book that hasn't been picked up yet. Does anyone else find this very tiring and frustrating? I know I can't…"
Sybil Nelson replied to the discussion 'I did not expect to be in this boat' in the group Small Publishers and Independent Authors
"Thanks so much for this post. It was very enlightening. I was one of those people who thought "big house or nothing", but now that I've been around for a while I'm realizing that not only are big house not right for every author,…"
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- At 2:33pm on October 28, 2010,
Anjuelle Floyd said… - Please friend me as I have reached my limit of asking friends.
I like to be friends with all members of the group.
So glad you've joined ”Why Do You Write & What Is Your Process?”
We have a wonderful group of members. I encourage you to read their profiles and visit my blog that lists the essays members have offered in answering the question that is the name of our group.
I encourage you to consider submitting an essay where you answer the question.
This is a great way to introduce yourself and a good promotional opportunity.
I also post the essay and picture (yours) on my personal blog.
To be featured forward your essay and picture to: nepadfwriter@yahoo.com
Again, I am glad to have you joined us and hope your time here will provide encouragement and helpful information about writing, publishing and all that good stuff.
Take care.
anjuelle
www.anjuellefloyd.com Imagination is the key to freedom.
The author's job is to cultivate and nurture her or his imagination and that of others.
www.anjuellefloyd.com/books/keeper-of-secrets/
www.anjuellefloyd.com/books/the-house/
- At 4:56pm on September 25, 2010,
Julie Jeffs said… - Sybil,
Welcome to the Bloggers Let’s Make it Work group! So glad you are here. Please visit the discussion New Members Visit Here First, tell us about your blog so we can list it on the members blog index.
I hope you will find, as I did, a great sense of community, loads of information and resources, and an incredible amount of talent.
Jump in on ongoing discussions or start one if there is an issue you would like to discuss.
Let me know if you have any questions.
Look forward to reading your posts.
Warm regards,
Julie Jeffs
Beginning a Life at 50
- At 11:56am on July 7, 2010,
Meg Waite Clayton said… - Sybil, delighted to have you join us the Novelist group. You might jump in by telling us what you’re working on in the “Show Me Your Novel and I’ll Show You Mine” discussion if you're not too uncomfortable talking about what you're working on. I’ll look forward to chatting with you!
- At 5:05pm on July 6, 2010,
Sarah Pinneo said… - Welcome to the Fiction Forum!
--Sarah (moderator)
- At 7:08pm on July 5, 2010,
Kate the Book Buff said… - Hi Sybil! Welcome to She Writes. I just wanted to introduce myself, and my blog, The Book Buff: Book Reviews for Regular People. Check it out at http://www.thebookbuff.blogspot.com
If you are looking for a good place to jump in around here, take a peek at the brand new group, Reviews and Giveaways
She Writes can be a bit overwhelming at first, so if you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask!
-Kate the Book Buff
- At 1:51pm on July 5, 2010, Meg Waite Clayton said…
- Adding my voice to the welcome. We’d love to have you join us in the Novelists – Struggling or Not group if you’re looking for a place to jump in.
And if you blog about books or writing, join us in the new Blogging about Books group!
Meg Waite Clayton
Novelist Group Moderator
Author of the national bestseller The Wednesday Sisters, The Language of Light, a Bellwether Prize finalist, and the forthcoming The Four Ms. Bradwells (Ballantine, March 2011)
- At 10:36am on July 5, 2010,
Kate Hanselman said… - Welcome to She Writes Sybil! So glad to have you here.
Check out Getting Started, an easy-to-use guide to, well, getting started.
Don’t forget to head over to the She Writes Blog and let us know what you think!
If you have any questions or feedback as you explore and use the site, don’t hesitate to get in touch.
Best,
-Kate
Managing Editor, She Writes Blog
Community Manager, She Writes
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