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1) Create a website. There are many sites that gives you an opportunity to create a website. Some of them include Authorsden and Poet Pages.
2) Get your profile listed. Post your profile at different websites that targets your genre. Some of them include Writer Magazine, Author Insider and Author Connection.
3) Subscribe to Listservs. There are many listservs that gives you the opportunity to meet and network with others, and post information about yourself and your work. Some of them include The Black Writers' Guild, Author Zone, The Authors Corner, Poetry 4 Writers, My Books Out, and All Writers.
4) Post Reviews. Post reviews at your website, community forums or listservs. Some of them include Poetry and Book Reviews, African American Book Review, and African American Media Club.
5) Send Press Releases. Press release should be concise and topic should be clear. Press Releases can be sent to various media personalities including WOL, Smooth Jazz 105.9FM, WPFW 89.3FM and WHUR 96.3FM are just to name a few.
6) Create a handy handout. The hand out should include bio, photo of your book, contact information and brief profile.
7) Get Interviewed. Newspapers, TV, Radio Stations, Magazines, and online newsletters including Port of Harlem, The Cheers Magazine, Get Underground and Free Fall are just to name a few.
8) Submit your work.
9) Submit your links. There are a number of places where you can submit your links to. Among them include The Back List, Find Local Authors, and Search Engines are just to name a few.
10) Never give up!
About the Author
- Afrika Midnight Asha Abney is a Native Washingtonian, freelance poet, freelance writer, former host and events coordinator, author of Dancers In The Wind (a re-released self publication poetry book), Voices of Tomorrow (a re-released self - published poetry publication that is divided into four sections, 9-11, Anthrax, Sniper Shooting and War),and Balanced Heart (a self published poetry book). She also is the author of Momma's Journey (a collection of short poems about motherhood).
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Afrika Abney
Afrika has written several articles, book reviews, interviews, and stories. In addition to writing articles, book reviews, and stories, she also writes grant proposals, contracts, press releases, professional bios and resumes.
Some of Afrika’s articles, book reviews, interviews, or stories include Jazz and Poetry Nite (August 25, 2004), Critical Resistance: Taking Back Our Community Day (August 24, 2004), The Peace Parade (August 24, 2004), Adams Morgan Day Festival 2004 (August 23, 2004), H Street Corridor (August 18, 2004),Free the Peace (August 15, 2004), DC Poets Against the War (January 14, 2004), 3rd 3rsday Gallery Walk (January 16, 2004), Views of 3rd Annual Women's Words Slam (May 22, 2004), 1st Thursday Poetry Open Mic Fest (March 6, 2003), Poetic Beats: National Poetry Month (March 25, 2004), Royal Words Poetry Lounge, A Tribute to Malcolm X and African Liberation Day (May 20, 2004), 3rd Annual Black History Month Poetry Festival, The Poets Den (February 13, 2003), Emerging Artist Series (May 14, 2004), Women's History Month Poetry Seminar Celebration for All (March 15, 2003), Cultural Fair (November 1, 2002), Poetry and Music Open Mic (June 21, 2003), A Tribute to Mothers (May 6, 2004), Kuzaliwa 2004 Malcolm's Challenge and The Next Generation (May 23, 2004), One Woman's Show with Music and Poetry (March 13, 2003), A Tribute to Fathers (May 27, 2004), Washington DC Poets (December 30, 2006), Annual Poetry Extravaganza (December 31, 2006), The Black Writers' Guild (January 3, 2007), Ways To Promote Events (January 3, 2007), Poetry Book Review (January 6, 2007), Marketing Tips for Authors (January 7, 2007), DC Poets Against The War (January 18, 2007), 2007 Afrocentric Book Expo (January 24, 2007), Profile: Ms.Sylvia Dianne Beverly “Ladi Di” (January 28, 2007), Profile: The Black Writers’ Guild, MD – Baltimore, MD Chapter (January 28, 2007), Forever In Your Eyes Review (February 6, 2007), Profile: Ms.Juanita “Busy Bee” Britton (February 6, 2007), Abstract Art (February 9, 2007), Ms. Sylvia Dianne Beverly “Ladi Di” Book Signings at Karibu Books (February 14, 2007), Profile: Ms.Judine B.Slaughter (February 14, 2007), Profile: Ms. Theresa Grant (February 19, 2007), Profile: Mr. Winston G.Williams (February 19, 2007), Profile: Mr. Darrell A.Cador, Author of When Seasons Change (February 21, 2007),Women’s History Month (March 2, 2007), Profile: Ms. Angeline Bandon-Bibum, Author of Sojourner's Dream (March 2, 2007), Ms.Agnes B.Levine "Strong Woman" (March 6,2007), Profile: Ms. Iona "Yonna" Gaines, Author of Poetic Lyricist (March 12, 2007), Mr. Darrell A. Cador Sign Copies of When Seasons Change @ Karibu Books The Mall at Prince George’s (March 18, 2007), Mr. Darrell A. Cador Sign Copies of When Seasons Change @ Karibu Books Security Square Mall (March 19, 2007), Introducing Mr. Timothy Gladden, Author & CEO of Love & Art Movement (March 22, 2007), National Poetry Month (April 9, 2007), Introducing: Ms.Vickie M.Oliver-Lawson (April 12, 2007), Sojourner’s Dream Review (April 12, 2007), Interview with Ms.Vickie M.Oliver-Lawson (April 14,2007), Introducing:Ms.Yolonda D.Coleman (April 14, 2007), Diaries of A Dead Woman Editorial Review (April 14, 2007), Author Spotlight: Ms.Yolonda D.Coleman (April 25,2007), Interview with Kewan Lewis (April 27, 2007), Author Spotlight: Mr.Darrell A.Cador (May 16, 2007), Hope & Desire Review (May 22, 2007), Ms. Angeline Bandon-Bibum, Author of Sojourner's Dream Appears at the Baltimore Book Festival (May 23,2007), Ms. Angeline Bandon-Bibum, Author of Sojourner's Dream Appears at the African American Heritage Festival (Baltimore, MD) (May 23,2007), Ms. Vickie M.Oliver-Lawson Appears at Notre Maison in Baltimore (May 24, 2007), In the WhirlWind Review (June 6, 2007), Still Living on my feet Review (June 6, 2007), When Seasons Change Review (June 8, 2007), Sugar Rush:Love’s Liberation Review (June 8, 2007), Love Lessons Review (June 11, 2007), Summer Flames Review (June 16, 2007), DC Poets Against the War: Anthology Review (June 18, 2007), Calderwood Books (June 18, 2007,), Sunday Kind of Love: A BusBoys & Poetry Event (June 19, 2007), Sunday Kind of Love: Celebrating the Poetry Chapbook (June 19, 2007), The Poets Den (June 19, 2007), Spit Dat! Open Mic Poetry (June 19, 2007), Introducing: Sarah Browning (June 22, 2007), Promoting Your Book (June 23,2007), Love Changes Review (June 24, 2007), Interview with Angeline Bandon-Bibum (June 26, 2007), Ready for Love Review (June 26, 2007) and A Life Beyond Limits: Overcoming Private Pain Review (June 28,2007).
Some of her articles, book reviews, interviews, or stories have appeared at websites or listservs such as Authorsden, Dash 30, DC Indy Media, Poetic Voices, Poetry and Book Reviews, Writers Promote, The Writers Club, Authorzone, African American Book Review, Book Lovers, Poetry News, Independent Book Reviews, The Authors Corner, All Writers, The Black Writers' Guild, For All Writers, Write Sight, Ezine Articles, Community Arts Newsletter, E Prince George Newsletters, News Maryland, Get Underground, The Cheers Magazine, Articles Base, DC Guide, Urban reviews,Theliteraryworld, millennium books, Nubian Reading Central, Soulreaders, Dasoulcafe, African American Literature Club, African American Literature, African American Media Club, African American Males and Females, Our Books 2, Book addiction, Book reviews, Bapwd, RomanceReviewsForReadersByReaders, Afroamericanbookclub, Blackandreading, Blacklikeus, Blackbookshelf, Blackbooklovers, Romance Book Club, Romance Novels, Romancenovelsenthusiasts, Romance Novels Rock, African American Literature Lovers, Loveofromance, Loversofromance, Soulisticvibes, ThePhenomenalWomen_NORTHEAST, Theafricanamericanbookshelf, Addicted2booksbyblackwriters, Book Muse, Baltimore Independent Media Center, Got Poetry, Midwest Book Review, and others.
Afrika Midnight Asha Abney is a Native Washingtonian, freelance poet, freelance writer, former host and events coordinator, author of "Dancers In The Wind" (a re-released self publication poetry book), "Voices of Tomorrow" (a re-released self - published poetry publication that is divided into four sections, 9-11, Anthrax, Sniper Shooting and War),and "Balanced Heart" (a self published poetry book). She also is the author of "Momma's Journey" (a collection of short poems about motherhood). For more information visit http://www.authorsden.com/afrikamaabney
 GOD IS DEAD. HE IS NO MORE. HE IS KAPUT.There is no such thing as church law, sharia law or any other religious law. The law of the land, Government law, or International law applies. Religious entities simply do not have the legal power or authority to create or apply laws.
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