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Tony Rose is the founder and publisher of Amber Books, the Nation's Largest African American Publisher of Self Help Books, Career Guides and Celebrity Bios. He was the executive producer and manager of  top grossing group sensation, New Kids on the Block. He sold his music company  upon acquiring major success with a book on modeling he co-wrote with his wife, associate publisher, former model and mega-selling author. Together, this dynamic and beloved  team of Amber Books Communications, Inc.  has brought wide interest to the AA Literary Community.

Urban Legends Wear is owned by Kim Perkins.His shirt line features t-shirts and apparel with legendary stamps reflecting Historical Legends. The clothing line is based out in Florida and often visits major trade shows and fairs. The clothing line's popularity has tremendously grown and in demand by celebrities, rappers, entertainers and politicians. Disilgold is currently the Publicity Director of the Urban Legends which now has a PR team working from state-to-state to bring the clothing line to the mainstream as the staple garment for families, college students, youth and large scale organizations.

The Literary Consultant Group, founded by Nakea Murray, is the premiere public relations firm for small press and mainstreamed published authors. It prides itself on "Promoting African-American Literary Excellence." A new site is underway, and some authors featured are  Azarel, Treasure E. Blue, and Ebony Stroman.

Highly acclaimed authot; Deborah Smith is a native of Newark, N.J. A divorced mother of two and minister, Deborah has used her pen to transfer what she used to consider her biggest troubles into intriguing works of fiction. Responsible for such tales as Ministers With White Collars and Black Secrets, Robbed Without A Gun and Sex Secrets For The Married Woman, Deborah is back with her latest page-turner, Broken Pieces scheduled for a Fall 2005 release. She is founder of Restored Ministries and CEO of DSP –––– Deborah Smith Publications.

 Cheril is a native of Toronto raised in Miami and now living in New Jersey, Clarke is the author of three novels, "Foundations: A Novel of New Beginnings," "Different Trees From the Same Root," and "Intimate Chaos." She has also published poems, short stories and reviews of hip-hop spoken word theater in various literary magazines.  In her spare time, she volunteers to New York Cares' literacy and meal projects and the All Stars Talent Network. Clarke has affectionately been nicknamed Story for her gift of first-person storytelling. She is currently working on "Tainted Destiny,” the sequel to “Intimate Chaos.”

CAPTION: "She jetted to her car shortly before dawn grasping her forearms. Carlie pressed the key alarm to unlock her Honda Accord Coupe. She placed her knee on the driver’s seat to grab her cell phone from the charger. Chills draped her body when a suffocating spirit invaded her space. As she glimpsed over her right shoulder, a six foot shadow reached in her direction. “Slap!” she was hit with an open hand. “No!” she screamed as her head hit the steering wheel. Not wasting any time, he grabbed hold of her wavy ponytail. Fearfully quiet, she kicked to escape his grip. His erratic behavior escalated when he noticed her look of sheer terror.

CAPTION: "Many have called Treasure E. Blue the reincarnated Donald Goines. This prolific author without doubt is one of the most shocking and controversial writers that we have seen in decades.Blue?s background is as almost as compelling as his mouth-dropping debut novel entitled ?Harlem Girl Lost?.Using the streets as a means of survival, he soon found himself involved with some of Harlem?s most notorious elements.  Retiring form the game at the tender age of sixteen, Blue managed to become one of the youngest people to receive his G.E.D. in New York State.Joining the military at seventeen, he developed a voracious appetite for books going on to read well over 2000 novels.After serving his country honorably, he joined the New York City Fire Department and is presently working as a Supervising Fire Inspector in the Bronx.  Blue is a father of 4 and won praise for his screen writing skills. He is also an active member of the American Studies Association.Blue has an uncanny way of not only telling a story, he makes you feel it emotionally as well. 

Shamboosie is a twenty-year veteran of the hair care industry. A Color Master Consultant with Clairol Professional, Shamboosie was one of the first instructors of Advanced Techniques at Dudley Cosmetology University (DCU) and trained hundreds of hairstylists. He has recently received the Quality Education Award in Honor of Outstanding Leadership, Commitment and Dedication to the Cosmetology Industry presented by DCU, and is the hair designer for the winning contestant Hype Hair Magazine Hair and Beauty Contest.

Alfred Fornay (New York, NY) is a graduate of the State University of New York's Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) with degrees in merchandising and marketing. He is one of America's foremost authorities on skin care and makeup. He was creative director for Revlon Cosmetics "Polished Ambers collection"; marketing manager for Clairol; training director for Fashion Fair; beauty editor for Ebony magazine; editor in chief of Ebony Man; and also served as the first male beauty editor of Essence magazine.

Tamara is a native of Lima, Ohio. She is an aspiring author who hopes that one day her own life experiences will inspire the lives of others. She gives tribute to the Lord for blessing her with her poetic gift of writing and providing her with the provisions needed to write this novel. Her faith in the Lords word is solid and it was through faith that she conceived two beautiful children. She loves to write poetry and has a poem published by The International Library of Poetry. Tamara is thankful for the support that everyone has given her, especially her family and friends. She would like to give a special thanks to Lebarron Springer for his editorial work and his guidance with "All in the name of love."

Just as writing is one of her passions, so are people.  Having been through many relationships both good and bad, in both love relationships with men and friendships with women, Letitia has experienced first hand how relationships can and do sometimes go wrong.  Her first novel, “Sins of the Past” delivers clear and concise accounts of the destruction relationships endure when skeletal bones, lies and deceit, begin tumbling out of the closet as she explores the devastating affects post traumatic life experiences have on the mind when those you hold nearest and dearest to you, those who’ve been entrusted with your emotional and physical well being betray you in the vilest manner imaginable.Currently, Letitia is working on her second novel, Enduring Hardships, and resides in Fayetteville North Carolina with her teenaged daughter Jasmine.

Denise Campbell has developed the imprint Universal Write Publications more than three years ago and through it creatively produced works, which includes Spanish Eyes, and Love Thy Sister Watch Thy Back. There are two poetry books, Ebony Passion, and By Faith. Her new releases Man Killer, REM Sleep and her children’s book series, Cheyanne’s Book Series named for her daugher Cheyanne are the next projects on her agenda. However, that’s not where her passion ends. In order to meet the demands of her own works as well as to help others, Universal Write Publications became a corporation with a unique concept to publishing, marketing and services.

Candice Dow is a native of Baltimore, MD and presently resides in Maryland and New York. She discovered the desire to write in high school and began a collection of short stories titled, College Bound. Candice graduated from the University of Maryland Eastern Shore and Johns Hopkins University, obtaining a BS and MS in Computer Science, respectively. In addition to working as a full-time software engineer and adjunct faculty at Morgan State University, she decided to pursue her dream of becoming a novelist. Within months, she completed her first novel, Caught In The Mix. In August 2004, her dream was realized when she signed a two-book deal with Kensington Publishing. Caught In The Mix is now available in bookstores everywhere. Candice is working on her second novel, Ain't No Sunshine .

Donna Peterson, Former Miss Nw York as seen live on tv with Mayor Guliani and many celebs during the Breast Cancer Walk, has been on a crusade to help women across America take on early preventive measures to help fight breast cancer. Angela Darling has created a must have "A Love Your Breast , Inc." Calendar for all woman to read and spread the news to their sisters and even brothers battling the disease. Remember, early detection is a must.  Come out and join Donna to help support finding a cure for a diesease that can inflict upon anyone.