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ForeWord Publishing Insider: Why aren't there more nonfiction graphic novels?

“Graphic novel” is a weak name. For one thing, it sounds like smut. (“Man, that novel was so…so graphic!”) Besides, it implies that a book-length comic book must be fiction.

And that’s a rotten shame, because nonfiction graphic novels have a huge potential readership. The Zogby polling group just released a new survey on books and reading. It found that the most popular genres after general fiction are nonfiction: history, current events / politics / international affairs, biographies, and religion / philosophy. Library Journal’s 2008 book-buying survey says that the books with the highest circulation are in the medicine/health category. An Associated Press / Ipsos poll says that the most-read books in 2007 were the Bible and other religious works; history and biography were popular, too. Nonfiction sells.

So why does nonfiction account for only two percent of all graphic novels?"

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Wednesday, June 11, 2008

Posted by: David Seidman

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Librarians have a New Source for News

LISWire is a brand new idea from the guy behind LISNews & LISHost, Blake Carver. The plan is to allow member companies and organizations to use LISWire to send their full-text news releases and multimedia content to librarians, journalists, library professionals and the general public. We re going to build a network to distribute this information world wide.

"LISWire | The Librarian s News Wire: "LISWire - The Librarian s News Wire

Walden Media & Harper to Publish Children's Books

As reported in Variety ( Walden, Harper team up - Variety ), Walden Media will launch Walden Pond Press with it's new partner, HarperCollins Children's Books.

Marc Graser reports "As part of the multiyear pact, the venture will acquire and publish books for young readers. Naturally, it also plans to turn several of its tomes into film adaptations or pair up properties with other filmmakers."

First published title will be "The Will of Will Wolfkin," by screenwriter Steven Knight, who penned the pics "Dirty Pretty Things," "Eastern Promises" and "Amazing Grace."

This is the media/publishing team that gave us "The Chronicles of Narnia" franchise, "Charlotte's Web" and "Bridge to Terabithia" film adaptations.Black Author Showcase

Diaz Wins Fiction Pulitzer

Junot Diaz has just won the Pulitzer for "distinguished fiction by an American author, preferably dealing with American life, Ten thousand dollars ($10,000). Awarded to "The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao" by Junot Diaz (Riverhead Books). The Pulitzer Prizes

Wow! This is one of my favorites in the past year. This is a first novel based on a short story first published in the New Yorker.

Woo hoo - doin' the happy dance for Junot. And the 10k doesn't hurt either.

Great Author's Bookmark Idea

Author Chris Crutcher has a great idea that also saves money on his webpage. He has uploaded his newest bookmark (front and back). The beauty of this particular bookmark? While most authors create new bookmarks for each new book they write and promote, Crutcher has chosen to promote himself - the story writer.

It's a awesome concept and if I'm late on the train, so what! He never needs another bookmark. On one side it has an outstretched photo of him with the phrase "I feel a story coming on . . ." and on the reverse is his headshowt and contact information. Brilliant!

Don't totally copy or plagerize it, but please use the concept. And give Chris his props. Check out his site here:
Author, Chris Crutcher - Homepage

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Honor Black Men with Words in June on the Black Author Showcase

Do you have a story, essay, novel chapter/excerpt, or poem honoring black males? In the month of June, a different member work will be featured on the Main page of the Black Author Showcase each day to honor our men and fathers. The stories can be written by men or women and can be about boys, teens, young adults, fathers, uncles, friends - any black males. The pieces can be of any genre or subject (as pertaining to black men) - we would like to… Continue

Posted on May 25th, 2008 at 12:22am — No Comments (Add)

Immerse Yourself Poetically in April

April is National Poetry Month and on the Black Author Showcase™ we are celebrating by posting a new member poem each day in April on the Main page. Days one and two were Marc Lacy and Afrika Midnight Asha Abney. Don’t miss the twenty-eight other talented poets we have lined up for you. You’ll also want to check this out: BAS is hosting a live poetry panel & podcast April 23rd with our member poets to discuss their work and offer advi… Continue

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Howard University Continuing Education & Black Author Showcase™ Black History Celebration

Howard University Continuing Education in partnership with Black Author Showcase™ presents a Black History Celebration. Friday, February 29, 2008 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Howard University, Continuing Education 1100 Wayne Avenue • Silver Spring, MD 20910 Refreshments served • Prize Drawings Featuring tastings of Niellys Ultimate products • FREE ADMISSION TO PUBLIC Get your Free Ticket h… Continue

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At 10:14am on May 26th, 2008, Victoria Johnson said…: I have not added my work to the site but I will definitely check it out. I'm on vacation so I have free time to catch up with my writing. Thanks for informing me.

At 7:53pm on May 25th, 2008, Fabiola Sully said…: thank for for inviting me to your site. If you know any poetry sites, let me know. thanks again.

At 9:13am on May 25th, 2008, Nanette Buchanan said…: Thanks for the invitation to join the group. I would love to know more about the site and all of the perks.

At 3:27pm on May 11th, 2008, Swaggie Coleman said…: No, I am not on those radio shows....it's an imposter!

Stop listening and start READING my blogs at http://swaggiecoleman.blogspot.com and here on SLS!!:)

Oh, are you talking about the podcasts from BHM365????

Ok, we just gotta sit down and talk and get this confusion cleared up so I can sleep---LOL:)

At 6:33pm on April 7th, 2008, Dr. Audrey Forrest Carter said…: I'm thrilled to be added to Black Author Showcase. Visit me Web site, www.milesfrom96.com, to learn about me and my publications. In your leisure, checkout a scene from my jawdropping novel-- The Wages of Sin-- on Youtube.com. Click on the URL and enjoy!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0mJrpcNK9is

At 9:12am on February 28th, 2008, Swaggie Coleman said…: Hey Frieds,

I love your site! Very informative. Yes, I believe we are both members of United Black Writers...next time you see a message from me, send me a hello, smile. I will do the same.

take care and peace,