The HOTSPOT ~ Ward 8 Book Festival

6/1/2013

HOTSPOT Author Blog

The HOTSPOT~Ward 8 Book Festival is the first of its kind to take place in Southeast Washington, DC on Saturday June 15th, 2013. Lamont Carey of LaCarey Entertainment created The HOTSPOT ~Ward 8 Book Festival as a way to combat high illiteracy rates and to make published authors (especially local authors) accessible to impoverished communities. It is important for Lamont to ignite the desire to read, write, and support the aspirations of fellow authors and link them with the community. Alongside Lamont, Council-Member Marion Barry will be presenting the festival and showing his support.

I’ve worked with Lamont on several projects over the years and I am delighted to support his mission. Starting tomorrow, I will showcase HOTSPOT ~ Ward 8 Book Festival Authors on my blog. I am excited to be apart of this wonderful experience and encourage you to be a part of this historical event.

Where will it be?

It will be held on Martin Luther King, Jr. Avenue between the corners of W. Street & Chicago Street, SE; on the parking lot located near "The Big Chair".

Schedule of Events

10:00am- 4:00pm: Author meet and greet the authors

10:30am-12:00pm: Complimentary Facepainting sponsored by A Goddess Journey's "Majestic Moments"

11:00am-3:00pm: The HOTSPOT Open Mic and Karaoke

11:00am- 11:40am: Panel Discussion- "How to take an idea and turn it into a book"

11: 50am-12:30pm: Panel Discussion - "How to get your book published"

12:40pm-1:20pm: Panel Discussion - "How to get your books to readers"

1: 30pm-2:10pm: Panel Discussion - "What other types or genres I should consider writing for"

2:20pm -3:00pm: Panel Discussion - "How do a market myself and my work"

There will also be merchandise vendors throughout the event with great products and services for sale. Vendor space is still available.

Sponsored by
LaCarey Entertainment, LLC, Four Points, Curtis Investments, Chozen Consulting, Domestic Violence Wear Many Tags, FlavaNews, KW Capital Projects, Annie's Art Gallery and The HOTSPOT.

Funded by the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities.

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35 Comments

Rob link

6/3/2013 10:30:40 pm

This sounds like a great time! too bad we aren't close enough for a day trip!

Yvonne Brown

6/3/2013 11:47:16 pm

Thanks for your support Rob!!

Christy Garrett link

6/3/2013 10:42:00 pm

Sounds like an awesome event. I have recently found a new love for reading and have been reading a wide variety of genres that I wasn't interested in before.

6/3/2013 11:48:34 pm

Thanks for your support Christy! I am delighted to hear that you found a new love for reading and opened up to different genres!! That is big! Have a great day!

Loretta link

6/3/2013 11:59:57 pm

Awesome event! The gift that is being given is immense!

6/5/2013 10:27:52 pm

Thank you for your kind words and support Loretta!

Tiffany Hampton link

6/4/2013 12:17:36 am

Wow, sounds really cool!

6/5/2013 10:28:20 pm

Glad you think so Tiffany!

Mike link

6/4/2013 12:22:41 am

Great event. Wish I were closer so that I could make it. I can think of no greater gift than to open the door to the joy of reading.

6/5/2013 10:29:31 pm

Thank you for your kind words and support Mike! Your words are inspirational!

Marie Leslie link

6/4/2013 12:24:44 am

Looks like a great event--and for a great cause. I have always been an avid reader and feel blessed to have been able to pass it on to my kids. Best of luck with your festival.

Veronica link

6/4/2013 12:53:55 am

Such a great event! Wish I was closer

6/5/2013 10:30:19 pm

Thanks for you support Veronica! I wish you were closer to! Would love to meet you!

Heather Petersen

6/4/2013 01:20:43 am

This sounds like a great event. I wish I were closer!

Gangesh link

6/4/2013 01:31:45 am

Seems to be a great event. Thanks for sharing!

Kelly

6/4/2013 02:14:38 am

Sounds like a great event...

Fred L Fox link

6/4/2013 02:31:02 am

How do I spread the word on Extremeethics.org?

tina link

6/4/2013 03:05:09 am

oh, my, another reason to move to DC...(just what I need!).!!!

Jennifer Clay link

6/4/2013 04:07:36 am

Sounds like a great event. I wish that I could attend.

Pat Moon link

6/4/2013 04:27:39 am

It is so important to have good reading skills.. it seems to be something lacking in many public school students. You are working on a great cause.

Mark Nelson link

6/4/2013 05:15:21 am

What a great idea. I have plans to write a book and have no clue how to get it published. Wished I lived closer.

Alexandra McAllister link

6/4/2013 05:26:41 am

WOW! Sounds like a wonderful event! I'm sure it will be a huge success! Thanks for sharing.

Dov Shapira link

6/4/2013 07:46:22 am

I wish you all good luck at event

Don Purdum link

6/4/2013 08:27:02 am

I love the D.C. area. Wish I could go, but we're in Dallas, TX. I'm in the middle of writing several books right now!

Deborah link

6/4/2013 08:49:35 am

It's so important to bring different types of events to kids. Some kids don't get a lot of cultural education at home. So, they have to get it elsewhere. I love spending time with my grandkids. We go to bookstores and they each get to pick out a book. I take them to places around town where they might not otherwise go like the Biosphere and the Sonoran Desert Museum.

Terry link

6/4/2013 09:51:29 am

One of my dreams is to be published. I had some poems published once in a non profit book. good for you and good for this festival.. love the thought

Jen link

6/4/2013 12:30:40 pm

Sounds like an amazing festival. I should look for something like that nearby me!

Meli link

6/4/2013 02:18:51 pm

Sounds fantastic. I was a Literacy volunteer when I lived in MN.

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6/4/2013 03:15:04 pm

Owsm post...Good Luck for this Event!@!!!

Katrina link

6/5/2013 03:31:54 am

wow! Fantastic cause, I just wish I was closer!

Lorii Abela link

6/8/2013 01:25:22 am

Sounds like a great event for a great cause. It's important for every person to learn how to read. Good luck with your event! Thank you for sharing.

Meire Weishaupt link

6/8/2013 02:42:04 am

It will be a great event! Enjoy your time over there and come back to tell us, the people from CA how it was!

Anita link

6/9/2013 03:23:19 am

Looks and sounds like an awesome event!

Robin

6/9/2013 08:39:08 am

This look like a super cool event - wish I lived near there - we don't have anything this cool around where I live.

Roslyn link

6/10/2013 11:18:40 pm

In this age of computers it is as inspiring that you are doing something to promote reading. I believe you will have great weather & a great turnout.