Nanette M. Buchanan was born, raised and educated in Newark, New Jersey. She attended Rutgers University in New Brunswick, New Jersey. It was then that she first set her pen to pad and wrote expressions of her love for poetry. Her writing accomplishments include three volumes of poetry; Thoughts, Thoughts & Reflections and Quiet Times. Nanette’s first published work and debut novel was “Family Secrets….Lies & Alibis.” Nanette's preferred genre’ is romantic fiction, but readers will attest they all have suspense, mystery and a dramatic twist. It is her goal to become a successful author without limits; writing and producing plays that feature her poems as well as adaptations of her novels on the “big screen”. Nanette is a proud mother, wife and grandmother who resides in Somerset, New Jersey. Advice for Aspiring Authors"Write because it is who you are, who you have always been, because it is who you long to be; but as an aspiring author you must be wise. Be mindful of your audience, those you attract and attach to your pen. You can no longer use fragmented sentences, misspelled words, misused verbs and punctuation. Understand the business, learn the business; keep an open mind to marketing and promotional ideas. Seek what will elevate your writing and be cost effective for your writing is no longer a hobby. As a published writer, you are a professional with a professional business. " Connect with Nanette here:
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A native of Washington D.C., the city’s historic and political backdrop inspires Lisa Watson’s romantic imagination. Her hobbies are as eclectic as her music collection. Enamored with natural beauty, the picturesque locales she visits always seem to find a way into her latest novels. Lisa has written several multi-cultural short stories and novels, and loves creating engaging storylines with strong characters that are drawn together by respect and love. She has been interviewed in various magazines, radio shows, book clubs and Blog sites, and has received award nominations in contemporary fiction. Lisa works at a technology consulting firm and is co-publicist for RT Book Review Magazine’s annual RT Booklovers Conventions promoting National Bestselling authors that attend the conference via media outlets. Lisa’s first novel for Harlequin’s KIMANI™ ROMANCE, Love Contract, has been released, and will be Book I of The Match Broker series. It is ranked on the Amazon Best Sellers lists for both Kimani Series Romance and Multicultural Romance. Lisa just finished the second book in the series and is currently working on Book III, and her next E-book. Lisa lives outside Raleigh, NC and is married with two teenagers. Advice for Aspiring Authors"Surround yourself with like-minded people. If you want to be a published author, soak up valuable information, learn more about your craft, and meet other aspiring writers your best bet is to go to writer's conventions. There are several very good ones out there where you can meet editors, agents, publishers and lots of authors and fellow readers. Remember, put yourself where you want to be. Go online and start Googling those writers conferences. Don’t get discouraged or listen to anyone tell you that you can’t do it. Make next year the year you get published! Also, publishers are looking for finished manuscripts, especially if you're an unpublished author. So make sure you get your manuscript professionally edited by an editor with experience editing manuscripts, and get a proofreader to look over your work after you've cleaned it up. Most will give you a free sample if you send them your first few chapters. Spending the money now will ensure your novel is the best it can be before you submit to publishing houses." Connect with Lisa here:Black Authors & Readers Rock Feature
Bey Bright is an author, relationship expert, life coach, producer, writer and entrepreneur. He is CEO of Bey Bright INC; a subsidiary of Bright Vision Entertainment, which is an entertainment/communications company based in New York City & Washington, DC. Bright has been a featured author and guest speaker on numerous radio shows, seminars and panels which include the prestigious Congressional Black Caucus' Author's Pavilion. He has also shared his expertise and insights about male/female relationships on The Audrey Chapman Show, The Daily Drum and the nationally syndicated Bev Smith Radio Show to name a few. Mr. Bright attended Norfolk State University and is a graduate of American InterContinental University where he possesses a degree in Business. Advice for Aspiring Authors"Write about a topic that will capture the interest or the imagination of the masses. Many times, aspiring authors want to write about something very personal to themselves while neglecting to consider whether or not their subject matter has a broader perspective and mainstream interest. If your intent is to create a popular read, an aspiring author would do well to keep this important tidbit in mind!" Connect with Bey:Facebook: Bey-Bright-Inc
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