Urban Literary Review- Literary Community News!

Tune in as we talk to the New York Times,USA Today Best Selling Author, and Essence's Magazine Best Story Teller for 2008 Winner.

Michael D. Teague is the CEO of Peak Performance Publishing, LLC, a publishing company, and Peak Performance Communications, LLC, a speaking and event management company. Michael started these companies he founded to assist people to live a better quality of life. Also, he is the founder and Senior Pastor of Christ Fellowship International Church, located in Piscataway, New Jersey. Possessed of an entrepreneurial spirit and drive to excel, Michael published independently Rise and Walk! Seven Steps to Purposeful Living.

One on one with the author.

BET'S AMERICAN GANGSTER SERIES "CAN'T STOP WON'T STOP" - Director Billy Wright ("Dead Homiez") acts as consulting producer for a special segment of BET's "American Gangster" series, dedicated to the legend of "Monster" Kody Scott ( aka Sanyika Shakur ) when the series returns for a third season run this October 23. Wright is currently in post production and preparing to release his independent film, "Can't Stop, Won't Stop" (www.cantstopwontstopthemovie.com/) a movie, narrated by the now incarcerated Monster Kody and based on the best selling book, Monster: The Autobiography of an L.A. Gang Member.

Tune in as we catch up with Mark Anthony and discuss his new release "Queen Bee".

Tune in as we discuss "It Gets Greater Later" and "Sugar Rush" and Hustle While You Work. Hotep is the founder of HustleUniversity.Org. A veteran educator, Morehouse College graduate and entertainment media mogul, Hotep is widely recognized for his out-the-box thinking, guerilla marketing tactics and his unique "common sense" approach to teaching leadership through entrepreneurship. His motto is, "Don't wait for opportunity, CREATE IT"! "People are looking for answers. They are tired of the old Secret of Success and Get Rich Quick scams. The way to become successful is not a secret and the only people that get rich quickly are those that are already rich or the lucky few. For the rest of us it's a matter of Knowing one's Purpose, Living with Passion and Exerting one's Power." - Hotep

Paul Lawrence Vann is an International Speaker, Author, and host of The Wealthy Speaker Show

discussing the insides and out of working with an agent.

One on one with both!

Born in Toledo, Ohio and raised in California, Maryland and North Carolina, Deja King represents a new breed of writers producing young, hip and sexy novels that introduce readers to street life in all its complexity. Having worked and studied in such high-profile institutions as The Terrie Williams Agency, the Lee Strasburg Theater Institute and Click Radio, King has rubbed elbows with celebrities, athletes and artists. Opting to take a break from industry challenges, King changed direction to explore something even more wonderful -- motherhood. King welcomed her son, Logan Michael, into the world in mid 2001. It was during this time that she discovered her love for writing. Deja King is the author of the Triple Crown Bitch series.

with panelist Randy Kearse, "Changin' Your Game Plan", Author Hakeem Shaheed, The Myth of Midget Molley" who served 30 years in a Federal Correctional Facility, Author Edrea Davis, "Snitchcraft", Incarecerated Author Kwame "Dutch" Teague, "Thug Politics", and Author Eric Mayo, " From Jail To A Job" discussing Solutions and Advice for inmated returning to society.

Join us as we discuss financial tips and get advice about what we need to do to survive the recession and speak with Vincent Alexandria Hurricane IKE the aftereffects Vincent Alexandria is also founder of Brother 2 Brother literary event and accomplished author - Black Rain www.vincentalexandria.com and www.b2bls.com

Tune in with the Ghettoheat's Ceo Hickson and the Ghettoheat movement! Discussing what's hott now and whats forthcoming from the "Hotness in the streets"!.

Author Trice Hickman is the author of "Unexpected Interruptions". What happens when a young woman falls for two men--one black, one white, both determined in their pursuit for her affections?....Unexpected Interruptions follows the journey of Victoria Small, a smart, savvy sister who's fresh off a year-long, self-imposed hiatus--from men! Author Donneil Jackson is the author of "Chante's Song" Chante's new found love has the potential of being a lifelong love affair. Yet a lunch hour spent in between the sheets with a certain ex complicates things, as thoughts of starting their love anew begin running through her mind. What's a girl to do when she's torn between two lovers? Does she grab her panties off the floor and vow to never drop them again? Or does she go back for seconds? Join us we discuss Dilemmas: Are two better tthan one?

Best Selling Author Kwame Teague discusses his lastest release "Thug Politics".

Nothing gets to Shane Elliott. A former Army Ranger, now head of security for a wealthy real estate tycoon, Shane can handle whatever life throws at him—until he meets the beautiful, kindhearted Paige Albright. She’s about to inherit a fortune, and Paige’s mother has asked Shane to investigate her boyfriend. It should have been a simple, standard assignment for Shane…if only Paige’s seductive mix of strength and vulnerability didn’t leave him wanting her for himself. All her life, Paige has put others’ needs before her own, even going so far as choosing a man to please her father. Now her mother’s mysterious houseguest is tempting her to go after what she truly wants…even if it’s the cool, assertive, irresistible Shane himself. But is he who he appears to be? And how can Paige know whether to trust her own judgment—and their red-hot attraction?

Sherri Lewis authored her first book at the age of six. Her family considered her pencil and crayon on brightly colored construction paper creation a masterpiece. She continued to enjoy writing short stories and poems throughout her young adult life.

Treasure E. Blue–acclaimed author of Harlem Girl Lost and A Street Girl Named Desire–is back with a heartbreaking urban love story of two star-crossed lovers up against the dirtiest dealer Harlem has ever seen.

In a ever changing world with millions of websites, do you wonder how you can keep your readers interested? Tune in with Author CF Jackson as she tells us just how!

Twenty-two year old Marvelyn Brown had dreams and aspirations just as other 19 year olds until she found out she contracted the HIV virus from an ex- boyfriend in high school who kept his virus a secret. Months after finding out her HIV status and losing the majority of her friends, Brown felt the need to raise awareness by educating young people across the country about the importance of safe sex. She is now known as a national HIV/ AIDS activist and spokesperson with appearances on The Oprah Winfrey Show, The Tavis Smiley Show, America's Next Top Model, MTV and BET.