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Narrator Patricia R. Floyd's honeyed voice offers exactly the right warmth for this family saga about siblings with secrets and the powerful woman who raised them. Host Jo Reed and AudioFile contributor Sandi Henschel discuss ReShonda Tate Billingsley's novel of a family's estrangement. Something more sinister than the usual family resentments are at play, and Mama Pearly's sudden illness forces Maxine to contact her sisters to call them home. As deeply hidden secrets make their way to the surface, Floyd's mellifluous voice and honest performance will captivate listeners. Read the full review of the audiobook on AudioFile's website. Published by Recorded Books. Find more audiobook recommendations at audiofilemagazine.com Today's episode is sponsored by Naxos AudioBooks. Read by Robert G. Slade, Two Years Before the Mast is Richard Henry Dana Jr's captivating account of life as a common sailor on board a merchant ship in the early 1830s. An iconic maritime memoir said to have influenced Herman Melville, it gives a fascinating snapshot of pre-Gold Rush California and remains one of America's greatest and most vivid seafaring tales. Learn more at NaxosAudioBooks.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Personal Librarian By Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray Website: https://gobookmart.com “From the moment I picked up The Personal Librarian, I was in awe of Belle da Costa Greene. My heart went out as she navigated the life she lived and the one she hid…. Belle's story couldn't come at a more fitting time as our country faces a united path forward.” —ReShonda Tate Billingsley, National bestselling author of A Little Bit of Karma “Upon starting this novel, be prepared to do nothing else until you've reached its poignant, reflective end. Through brilliant pacing and with painstaking care, Benedict and Murray paint a vibrant portrait of a woman whose accomplishments, relationships, and secretive history were as complex and intriguing as the collections she helped curate…a timely, provocative read perfect for book clubs. I loved it." —Kristina McMorris, New York Times bestselling author of Sold on a Monday "From the opulent gilded age ballrooms of New York, to the fiercely competitive auction houses of Europe, The Personal Librarian is a poignant story of race, class and one woman's struggle to live authentically.” —Renée Rosen, Author of The Social Graces “The story of Belle da Costa Greene is timely, universal, and enduring. Through it, Benedict and Murray raise questions that are as important now as they were a hundred years ago—questions to which a true historical answer may be less important than the fact that we are continuing to face them in contemporary ways.” —Pittsburgh Post-Gazette “This fictional account of Greene's life feels authentic; the authors bring to life not only Belle but all those around her. An excellent piece of historical fiction that many readers will find hard to put down.” —Library Journal (starred review) “A powerful take on the accomplishments of J.P. Morgan's librarian…. Benedict and Murray do a great job capturing Belle's passion and tenacity as she carves a place for herself in a racist male-dominated society. This does fine justice to a remarkable historical figure.” —Publishers Weekly --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/gobookmart-review/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/gobookmart-review/support

Town Square with Ernie Manouse airs at 3 p.m. CT. Tune in on 88.7FM, listen online or subscribe to the podcast. Join the discussion at 888-486-9677, questions@townsquaretalk.org or @townsquaretalk. Today, The Year in Race and Social Justice looks back at the impact of Black Lives Matter, George Floyd, John Lewis, Kamala Harris and more. Dr. Melanye Price, professor of political science at Prairie View A&M Sgt. DeAndre' Hutchison, president of the Afro American Police League ReShonda Tate Billingsley, managing editor for The Defender.... Read More

Despite the dating dilemmas of her past, Maya still believes in love and thinks she's found it in Derrick.. But the fact that Kareem is always ready, willing and able to "show up" when she needs some affection puts her in a dilemma.  Kareem is a bonafide lifelong bachelor. As long as he has Maya and his other "regulars" he can chill with, he's good or so he thinks. Derrick made the decision to turn down sex and turn to God over a year ago. For him, meeting Maya was God's way of rewarding his faith and commitment. But is it the right time to commit to her? Episode 1: Ready or Not Written by: K. Elliott and LaJill Hunt Directed by: LaJill Hunt Produced and Engineered by: Allen Ell Sponsored by: Brown Girls Entertainment (www.browngirlsbooks.com) Coming soon: Capital Hill: an original scripted podcast written by ReShonda Tate Billingsley and Victoria Christopher Murray

Jay McClain is Houston's Go To Celebrity Stylist! His concierge service is requested by the likes of Houston's royalty including Crystal Wall, Queenie, Just Brittany, Troublesum, Zoe Camby and John & Aventer Gray. We talk about the relevance of social media, being famous and why it is so important to be true to yourself.  Whether he is reworking the closet for Reshonda Tate Billingsley or conducting photo shoots, this man is always working behind the scenes! Jay shares a touching moment about his mother, Momma Joyce, and how he earned his work ethic. He tells us the story of how his name came to be and upcoming details about his new business venture. While working with celebrities like Nene Leakes, Tami Roman, Meeka Claxton, Candice Ford, Tionne "T-Boz" Watkins and many others, Jay shares why he isn't a typical "YES" man to his clients. He is motivational, encouraging and authentic. He offers me an "off the cuff" styling consultation for meeting with dignitaries and also shares advice for whoever is dressing Aretha Franklin... Jay keeps it all the way real on this week's podcast and we love him for who he truly is! Enjoy this series on #MenInFashion.

Our special Off The Shelf guest this morning is Landis Lain. Landis Lain is a Brown Girls Boos authors. Brown Girls Books is a company owned by bestselling authors, ReShonda Tate Billingsley and Victoria Christopher Murray. Landis is the author of the book "Daddy's Baby". She is an avid reader of romance and mystery novels. This Michigan State University graduate has earned a law degree. In addition to writing books, Landis teaching writing at to first year writing students. Some of her passions are books, writing, sports, theater and dance. We're happy to have Landis Lain with us on Off The Shelf this morning. Catch Off The Shelf #Book Talk Radio Live by dialing - (347) 994-3490 See you Saturday, June 3, 2017 at 11am/EST (New York City Time)

Special Guest Authors: Taisha Demay, Terri Branch, Victoria Christopher Murray and ReShonda Tate Billingsley 

ReShonda Tate Billingsley is a highly sought-after motivational speaker, award-winning poet, and national bestselling author of more than 40 books. She is the recipient of the NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Literature for her book Say Amen, Again and was also nominated for her books Mama's Boy and The Secret She Kept. Several of ReShonda's books have been optioned for movies, including Let the Church Say Amen and two of her books will become movies on TV One - The Secret She Keptwhich will be aired on July 10, 2016, and The Devil is a Lie airing in the Fall. ReShonda has received a plethora of distinguished awards and honors for her journalism, fiction, and poetry writing skills. Considered one of the top Inspirational Fiction authors in the country, her books remain a staple on Bestseller's lists and have been featured in USA Today, Jet, People, Essence, and Ebony Magazines. Visit www.reshondatatebillingsley.com, www.browngirlsbooks.com, and http://tvone.tv.

ReShonda Tate Billingsley is a highly sought-after motivational speaker, award-winning poet, and national bestselling author of more than 40 books. She is the recipient of the NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Literature for her book Say Amen, Again and was also nominated for her books Mama's Boy and The Secret She Kept. Several of ReShonda's books have been optioned for movies, including Let the Church Say Amen and two of her books will become movies on TV One - The Secret She Kept which will be aired on July 10, 2016, and The Devil is a Lie airing in the Fall. ReShonda has received a plethora of distinguished awards and honors for her journalism, fiction, and poetry writing skills. Considered one of the top Inspirational Fiction authors in the country, her books remain a staple on Bestseller's lists and have been featured in USA Today, Jet, People, Essence, and Ebony Magazine. Visit www.reshondatatebillingsley.com, www.browngirlsbooks.com, and http://tvone.tv. Get the Off the Grid Into the Heart CD by Sister Jenna.  Like America Meditating on FB & on Twitter.  Download our free Pause for Peace App for Apple or Android 

ReShonda Tate Billingsley has written over 30 books, three of which are being made into television movies! WHRO Public Media Producer, Lisa Godley, sat down with this award winning writer and journalist to talk about her accomplishments and plans for the future.

Special Guests: Brown Girls Publishing                          Author/ Publisher Victoria Christopher Murray                         Author/Publisher Reshonda Tate Billingsley 

Don't miss our show this Thursday, November 12th at 6pm EST. My guest will be #1 National Bestselling Author and NAACP Image Award-Winning Author, ReShonda Tate Billingsley. A former news reporter and anchor, who now writes books full-time, ReShonda has penned over 35 books. Her sophomore novel, Let the Church Say Amen, has been made into a movie, directed by actress Regina King and produced by Queen Latifah's Flava Unit, Royal Ties Productions and Bobcat Films. Book Blurb: When her son is in trouble, a heartbroken mother finds the courage and faith to save him, in ReShonda Tate Billingsley's powerful family drama—a novel as timely as today's headlines. The breaking TV news rocks Jasper, Texas, to the core: a white police officer is fatally shot in a scuffle with three black youths—and a cellphone video captures Jamal Jones, the sixteen-year-old son of esteemed Reverend Elton Jones, escalating the tragic encounter. Now, as the national spotlight shines on a town already rife with racial tension, Jamal is a murder suspect on the run. And all of Jasper—even the Reverend's congregation—rushes to judge the boy they thought they knew. But Gloria Jones knows her son best, and she races to find Jamal before the law does—to the outrage of her workaholic husband. Once she finds him, she has to decide whether to turn him in or help him run. With ruthless prosecutor and Houston mayoral candidate Kay Christensen hungering to put another young thug behind bars, Gloria will face her biggest battle yet. And when long-hidden secrets and shocking lies come to light, throwing Jamal's case and his destiny into a tailspin, all Gloria can do is pray that the truth—and a mother's unconditional love—will be enough to redeem the mistakes of the past and ultimately, save her son.  

Special Guest: Author Teresa Mason Browning 7:30pm est                       Author/Publisher  Reshonda Tate Billingsley  8pm est                       Author Demettrea 8:30pm est  

The Sharvette Mitchell Radio Show | Tuesday at 6:00 p.m. EST | http://sharvette.com/ First segment: Kimberly Robinson Green  ABOUT THE AUTHOR Bestselling Author | Educator | Mentor | Speaker Kimberly Robinson Green is a woman with a vision dedicated to making a difference; her love for people is very inspiring!  She is the Owner and Director of the Christina's Preschool Academy and the founder of Women with A Vision (WWAV), an organization for women that was created to inspire and motivate others! She found her love for writing, approximately four years ago and managed to write her debut novel, Her Cry-Her Prayer-Her Praise, and an inspirational book titled: Encouraged To Finish, which will be released soon. Her Cry - Her Prayer - Her Praise: Looking Through Her Window of Life by Kimberly Robinson Green Link: http://amzn.com/B00NPFR276 2nd Segment:  Victoria Christopher Murray and ReShonda Tate Billingsley Stand Your Ground: A Novel by  Victoria Christopher Murray  From the #1 Essence bestselling and award-winning author Victoria Christopher Murray comes Stand Your Ground, a new novel about two women who are faced with the same tragedy.A black teenage boy is dead. A white man shot him. Was he standing his ground or was it murder? http://victoriachristophermurray.com/  

Victoria Christopher Murray always knew she would become an author, even as she was taking an unlikely path to that destination. A native of Queens, Victoria first left New York to attend Hampton University where she majored in Communication Disorders. After graduating, Victoria attended New York University where she received her MBA. Victoria originally self-published her first novel, Temptation and in 2000, Time Warner published that novel. Temptation made numerous best sellers list and remained on the Essence bestsellers list for nine consecutive months. In 2001, Temptation was nominated for an NAACP Image Award in Outstanding Literature. Since Temptation, Victoria has written over twenty adult novels, including: JOY, Grown Folks Business, The Ex Files, and The Deal, the Dance and the Devil, and the popular Jasmine Cox Larson Bush series.  In 2012, Victoria joined ReShonda Tate Billingsley to write collaborations which pits Victoria's Jasmine character against Rachel Adams, a first lady created by ReShonda. Victoria has received numerous awards including the Golden Pen Award for Best Inspirational Fiction and the Phyllis Wheatley Trailblazer Award for being a pioneer in African American Fiction.  Since 2007, Victoria has won six African American Literary Awards for best novel, best Christian fiction and Author of the Year - Female.  Her 2014 NAACP Image Award nomination for Never Say Never was her third Image Award nomination. Over the years, eight of Victoria's novels have been optioned to become movies and The Deal, the Dance and the Devil is scheduled to begin filming in the Spring of 2015.

Morgan loves writing, acting, swimming and volleyball. She enjoys helping out and making people laugh. Everyone who knows her, applauds her nurturing heart. Morgan can often be found assisting her mother, ReShonda Tate Billingsley at book signings. She is active in her school organizations and serves as secretary for her Teen group in Jack and Jill of America, Inc. Follow her on Instagram @c_momo_b Jackie is a lover of the letters and the arts. She has starred in three theatrical productions produced by Cherie Garland. She portrayed Crystal in “The Christmas Present,” Glenda The Good Witch in “The Wiz” and the Ballerina in “One Night With a King.” Jackie's love of arts also extends to church. She participates in the praise dance ministry at her church. She utilizes her musical talents as a clarinet player in her local elementary school band. Jackie can often be found at various literary events assisting her mother and guest authors. She also enjoys journaling and making sketches in her notebooks. Gabrielle, teachers describe her as hardworking and passionate about learning. She is the student council representative for fifth grade, plays both basketball and soccer and has a personality bigger than life. The confident young writer is also the daughter of young adult author Celia Anderson. Having grown up tagging alongside her mom at book signings and lectures, it's no surprise that she has become interested in the art.  Book will be released December 9, 2014 Links to Purchase http://browngirlspublishing.com/little-brown-girls/ Will Also be available on Amazon, Barnes and Noble and Kobi

Morgan loves writing, acting, swimming and volleyball. She enjoys helping out and making people laugh. Everyone who knows her, applauds her nurturing heart. Morgan can often be found assisting her mother, ReShonda Tate Billingsley at book signings. She is active in her school organizations and serves as secretary for her Teen group in Jack and Jill of America, Inc. Follow her on Instagram @c_momo_b Jackie is a lover of the letters and the arts. She has starred in three theatrical productions produced by Cherie Garland. She portrayed Crystal in “The Christmas Present,” Glenda The Good Witch in “The Wiz” and the Ballerina in “One Night With a King.” Jackie's love of arts also extends to church. She participates in the praise dance ministry at her church. She utilizes her musical talents as a clarinet player in her local elementary school band. Jackie can often be found at various literary events assisting her mother and guest authors. She also enjoys journaling and making sketches in her notebooks. Gabrielle, teachers describe her as hardworking and passionate about learning. She is the student council representative for fifth grade, plays both basketball and soccer and has a personality bigger than life. The confident young writer is also the daughter of young adult author Celia Anderson. Having grown up tagging alongside her mom at book signings and lectures, it's no surprise that she has become interested in the art.  Book will be released December 9, 2014 Links to Purchase http://browngirlspublishing.com/little-brown-girls/ Will Also be available on Amazon, Barnes and Noble and Kobi

It's been almost 6 years since bestselling author Reshonda Tate Billingsley stopped by Conversations LIVE. Now she's back with a new book (WHAT'S DONE IN THE DARK), a new publishing venture (Brown Girls Publishing) but the same gift of creating great stories and entertaining readers. She talks with host Cyrus Webb about the journey and what she hopes readers get from the new title

Tune in to The Wine Down this week as Shakir & Sh' Moore sit down with National Bestselling Author Naleighna Kai. This week's topic to go along with the interview is the touchy subject of open relationships, the subject of her bestselling novel, Open Door Marriage. We will delve into everything from what her motivation was for her characters, to the special "research" that she engaged in for her next controversial novel, Rich Woman's Fetish. Bio:  Naleighna Kai is the national bestselling author of Every Woman Needs a Wife. She started writing in December of 1999, independently publishing her first two novels before acquiring a book deal with an imprint of Simon & Schuster and most recently a book deal with Brown Girl Publishing--the offspring of mega-successful national bestselling authors--Victoria Christopher Murray and ReShonda Tate Billingsley. She is a contributing author to a New York Times Bestseller, an award-winning author, a Mercedez Benz Mentor Award nominee, and a noted book club favorite on Oprah.com. Naleighna works for a major international law firm and is the CEO of Macro Marketing & Promotions Group, as well as the marketing consultant to several national bestselling and aspiring writers. She is also the brainchild behind the annual Cavalcade of Authors events which takes place in her hometown of Chicago. Naleighna is currently working on her next novels: Was it Good For You Too? and Rich Woman's Fetish. Site Link: http://www.naleighnakai.com  Grab the Moscato and your tablet and tell Sh’ Moore all about it! On Wednesday nights, you get the chance to see life through the eyes of the opposite sex. Get the thoughts and views of life and love from the “horse’s mouth”.

ReShonda Tate Billingsley is an award-winning, national best-selling author and journalist. A former television reporter/anchor, ReShonda made the difficult decision to leave her stable career and pursue her passion full time. The decision paid off; she has legions of devoted fans hanging on to her every word.     ReShonda is the national bestselling author of 29 books. Her sophomore novel, Let the Church Say Amen, is being made into a movie, directed by actress Regina King and produced by Queen Latifah's Flava Unit Productions. ReShonda also makes her on-screen acting debut in the movie. Her entire Amen series, as well as the novel I Know I've Been Changed has been optioned by BET.     A much sought-after public speaker, ReShonda recently won an NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Literature, and her books have made it to the must-read lists of publications such as USA Today, Ebony and Essence.     ReShonda joins Dr. D Ivan Young to share her path to success. Don't miss it!     To connect with ReShonda in-person, register for the 2013 Author's Networking Summit on October 5th in Houston. Visit www.authorsnetworkingsummit.com for more information!     To submit show ideas, comment, or be featured on the show, email julia@divanyoung.com.

Join us tonight as we get deep and dirty with the authors of the best seller Sinners and Saints, Victoria Christopher Murray and ReShonda Tate Billingsley . We are getting all the info and bringing it to you first! Also the Cattnip and et the remedy for all your love questions with the Residential Date Doctor, TJ.

Join us tonight as we get deep and dirty with the authors of the best seller Sinners and Saints, Victoria Christopher Murray and ReShonda Tate Billingsley . We are getting all the info and bringing it to you first! Also the Cattnip and et the remedy for all your love questions with the Residential Date Doctor, TJ.

Sadeqa Johnson, a former public relations manager, spent several years working with well-known authors such as JK Rowling, Bebe Moore Campbell, Amy Tan and Bishop TD Jakes. Her debut novel, Love in a Carry-on Bag is the recipient of the 2012 USA Best Book award for African-American fiction. Love has been nominated for the 2013 QBR Wheatley book award and the 2013 AAMBC award for best Romance. It was selected as a Black Expressions Book club alternate pick, OOSA Book club top pick for 2012 and a Conversations with Cyrus Webbs best 100 book for 2012. Her short story will be featured in ReShonda Tate Billingsley’s highly anticipated novel, The Motherhood Diaries (Strebor Books, April 2013). An inner peace advocate, Sadeqa Johnson is a meditation teacher, public speaker and motivational blogger. Sadeqa can be reached at www.sadeqajohnson.com, twitter @sadeqasays, Facebook/sadeqajohnson. Love in a Carry-on Bag can be purchased on Black Expressions, Amazon, Barnes and Noble and Ibook. Here's the amazon link. http://www.amazon.com/Love-Carry--Bag-Sadeqa-Johnson/dp/0984728902/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1365793299&sr=8-1&keywords=sadeqa+johnson

Join us tonight as we get deep and dirty with the authors of the best seller Sinners and Saints, Victoria Christopher Murray and ReShonda Tate Billingsley . We are getting all the info and bringing it to you first! Also the Cattnip and et the remedy for all your love questions with the Residential Date Doctor, TJ.  

Join us tonight as we get deep and dirty with the authors of the best seller Sinners and Saints, Victoria Christopher Murray and ReShonda Tate Billingsley . We are getting all the info and bringing it to you first! Also the Cattnip and et the remedy for all your love questions with the Residential Date Doctor, TJ.  

ReShonda Tate Billingsley always did have an active imagination. From making up stories to crafting award-winning poems, the national bestselling author has always maintained a love for telling stories. After numerous rejections from publishers, ReShonda stepped out on faith, established her own publishing company, and released her debut novel, My Brother's Keeper. The book caught the attention of one of the country's top literary agents, who secured a deal for ReShonda with megahouse publisher, Simon & Schuster/Pocket Books. A former television and radio news reporter, ReShonda has been in the journalism business for more than two decades. Currently, she is the co-host of From Cover to Cover literary talk radio show, a freelance reporter, an editor for the Houston Defender Newspaper, as well as a professional editor, ghost writer and literary consultant. ReShonda recently added ‘actress' to her impressive resume, starring in the national touring stage play “Marriage Material,” along with Allen Payne, Tank, T-Boz, Michael Colyar and Jill Marie Jones.

Our first Author Spotlight features ReShonda Tate Billingsley! ReShonda is the national bestselling author of 17 books, all published by Simon and Schuster/Pocket Books. Her sophomore novel, Let the Church Say Amen, is being made into a movie of which she is Executive Producer and actress Regina King is the director. Five of her other books, have also been optioned for film by CodeBlack Entertainment. A much sought after public speaker, ReShonda has won numerous awards for her journalism, fiction and poetry writing skills. ReShonda's upcoming books include The Devil is a Lie (coming July 7, 2009), Caught up in the Drama (a teen book coming in 2010), and Holy Rollers (July 2010).Visit her online at http://www.reshondatatebillingsley.com My next Author Spotlight is with Antwan Floyd the author of Crew Love.Crew Love is a story of four men with very different circumstances and agendas. It is a gritty and compelling drama of crime, passion, and ultimate consequences. It is an intense novel, full of colorful characters and wonderful dialogue, which takes you on an intense journey to the very place where the drama unfolds.

She has been building her brand for years, giving readers stories that both inspire and entertain. Conversations talks with bestselling author Reshonda Tate Billingsley about her life and what success has taught her.