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Tune in this evening to hear Cheryl Robinson on the Black Authors Network Podcast Show

February 27th, 2008

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Tune in this evening to hear Cheryl Robinson on the Black History Month Book Fair Podcast, Wednesday evening, February 27, 2008 at  8 PM EST/7 PM CST. The Black History Month Book Fair Podcast is provided by EDC Creations and The Sankofa Literary Society.

Black Authors Network Radio Show

The Sankofa Literary Society/EDC Creations provides authors, artists, reviewers, journalist and book clubs, innovative website design advice, marketing and branding tips with a special focus on the African American literary community.

Connie Briscoe Presents Cheryl Robinson

February 27th, 2008

Our next stop on The Humble Housewife 2008 Virtual Book Tour is at Page One, the personal blog site of New York Times bestselling author, Connie Briscoe. Cheryl shares with Connie how she went from self-publishing her first two novels to landing book deals with New York publishing houses and why she decided to try virtual book touring for her latest title, Sweet Georgia Brown.

Connie Briscoe, a full-time writer for over 10 years, is a New York Times bestselling author of five novels: Big Girls Don’t Cry, Sisters and Lovers, A Long Way from Home, P.G. County, and Can’t Get Enough. Page One, her personal blog site, is where she shares with everyone what she has learned over the years about writing and promoting books, interviews with authors and literary professionals, news and information about community, and publishing events related to the craft of writing.

Visit Page One with Connie Briscoe online today!

Cheryl Robinson is in the Author Spotlight at Authors of MySpace

February 24th, 2008

During the week of February 25 - 29, 2008, Cheryl Robinson is in the “Author Spotlight” at Authors of MySpace. And for those of you moved by Sweet Georgia Brown’s need to  find “herself” in the chapter titled, “Wishing on a Star,” be sure to click the player button as you check out Cheryl’s feature and let the soulful sound of Beyonce Knowles make your virtual stop at the Authors of MySpace a nice one! 

Authors of MySpace

The Authors of Myspace, managed by R. M. Hamilton, author of Unscarred, was established for the promotion of Independent through NY Times Best selling Authors. This profile is filled with  Author Spotlights, Interviews, and postings about new books on it’s blog.  A profile calendar listing featured author singings and events is available as well. The main purpose of this profile is to network with other authors and publishers. Visit the Authors of MySpace Profile online today!

The Literary World features Cheryl Robinson

February 22nd, 2008

The Humble Housewife 2008 Virtual Book Tour is headed for The Literary World to catch her latest interview with them. In addition to this interview, Cheryl was selected as their Author of The Month for December 2007. Read the interview online now!

The Literary World interview with author, Cheryl Robinson

The Literary World, launched in 2002, is an organization that features national and international authors, literary industry professionals and entrepreneurs. Visit The Literary World online today!

The RAWSISTAZ Literary Group welcomes Sweet Georgia Brown

February 19th, 2008

The Humble Housewife 2008 Virtual Book Tour will be making its stop for the RAWSISTAZ Literary Group where the members of the RAWSISTAZ Online Book Club and RAW4ALL will be chatting with Cheryl Robinson about her new novel, Sweet Georgia Brown, tonight – Tuesday, February 19, 2008 at 9 PM EST/ 8 PM CST in the RAWSISTAZ Chatroom; click below for more details!

RAWSISTAZ Chat

In addition to tonight’s chat, Sweet Georiga Brown by Cheryl Robinson is a Top Shelf feature for the month. Click below to view!

RAWSISTAZ Top Shelf Feature

Last but certainly not least, be sure to stop by their awesome Book Review Network and read their review of Sweet Georgia Brown below!

RAWSISTAZ Review: SWEET GEORGIA BROWN by Cheryl Robinson

The Reading and Writing SISTAZ (R.A.W. SISTAZ) Online Book Club was founded by Tee C. Royal in September 2000 and focuses on reading, writing, and discussing books primarily by African American Authors. RAWSISTAZ was selected as one of The 101 Best Websites for Writers for 2006! by Writer’s Digest! Visit RAWSISTAZ online today!

Bergers Book Reviews gives Sweet Georgia Brown high marks

February 18th, 2008

Our 21st virtual tour stop is at Bergers Book Reviews where author/reviewer, Alice Bergers, gives Georgia Brown high marks for being ”… a great role model for any woman who finds herself in a situation where she’s being taken advantage of, and ultimately must say, “Enough!” Read the rest of this excellent review!

Bergers Book Reviews

Alice Berger is the author of a children’s picture book, “Who’s Taking a Bath?” She lives in the country with her husband, Gene, three cats and a dog. In her spare time, she enjoys quilting, cooking, writing and reading. Both Gene and Alice have been reviewing books for several years, and they created Bergers Book Reviews to share the books they love with others. Visit Bergers Book Reviews online today!

Book Club Central at MySpace welcomes The Humble Housewife 2008 Virtual Book Tour

February 15th, 2008

The Humble Housewife 2008 Virtual Book Tour’s next stop for the weekend, February 15-17, 2008 is at Book Club Central at MySpace!

Book Club Central @ MySpace

Book Club Central, hosted by The G.R.I.T.S. Online Reading Club, is where online and offline book clubs that have MySpace profiles unite! So if your book club has a MySpace profile, please send an ”add as friend” request and join in on the celebration! 

Will you be Sweet Georgia Brown’s Valentine?

February 14th, 2008

Happy Valentine’s Day to all of our Virtual Book Tour Travelers! Will you be Sweet Georgia Brown’s Valentine? If yes, then we invite you to tune in to the Writers Interlude Show with aNN Brown to hear best-selling author, Cheryl Robinson, talk about her new release, Sweet Georgia Brown.

Then after listening to the show, click here to find out exactly how you can be Sweet Georgia Brown’s very special Valentine!

Writers Interlude Podcast Show

Listen to seasoned authors in every written genre, as your host aNN Brown presents “Writers Interludes.” Interlude is defined as –a usually short simple play or dramatic entertainment.’ With that in mind, this book talk program should enlighten and entertain well versed readers who are looking for some added spice. Writers Interlude, produced by The GRITS COM Literary Service, focuses primarily on authors who have published more than one book. Tune in to the Writers Interlude today!

The Deltareviewer gives everyone the 411 on Sweet Georgia Brown

February 13th, 2008

Our next tour stop for this evening is for the Real Page Turner Book Review MySpace Blog where Deltareviewer, Monique Bruner, gives everyone the 411 on Sweet Georgia Brown by Cheryl Robinson. Check out this 5-star review online now!

Monique Bruner is an avid reader who reviews books for www.myspace.com/realpageturners. To her credit, Bruner co-wrote a textbook entitled, Strategies That Empower People for Success in College and Life ; co-editor of Delta Girls: Stories of Sisterhood ; and contributor to Violets . She spends family time watching movies, putting together jigsaw puzzles, and watching football with her husband and two daughters. Known for her quick wit and contagious laughter, Monique has dedicated endless amount of time and hard work to support the programs of her beloved sorority, DELTA SIGMA THETA Sorority, Inc. and currently serves the community as President of the Oklahoma City Urban League Young Professionals. Monique’s online name is Deltareviewer and must be reading the page turning novel right now…

Tune in to hear Cheryl Robinson on The Phenomenal Women Radio Show

February 12th, 2008

Tune in to The Phenomenal Women Radio Show tonight, Tuesday, February 12, 2008 at 9 PM EST to hear Cheryl Robinson discussing her latest novel, Sweet Georgia Brown, with host, Michelle, and The Phenomenal Women Radio listeners!

The Phenomenal Women Radio Show

The Phenomenal Women Radio Show is a tribute to the daily lives and struggles of women of color. The show serves as an outlet and a way to provide resources with direction to women. Visit their BlogTalkRadio Show online today!