You are a raging storm of intelligence who decided long ago to stand strong in an unjust world I love you big Bets

Betsy Damon, artist
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'I had an awesome time doing Jo Ann's Top Ten Days. She made everything so easy, I barely had to lift a finger. And the response has been great. I recommend that all Latino/a authors rush to get in the mix. Great experience with a truly inspired and talented woman!'

Matt de la Pena, 'Mexican Whiteboy'
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Jo Ann thank you for the Saturday Blog Brag! I had 100 hits on my blog that day!!!! I picked up one new follower! and it's someone I don't even know! I can't thank you enough!!!!

Nilki Benitez, Writer, Nilkibenitez.blogspot.com
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'It's amazing what you do to help other writers, Jo Ann, keep up the great work!'

Jeff Rivera, author, 'Forever My Lady' and founder of Gumbowriters.com
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If only I had found Jo Ann Hernandez two years ago. She has helped take my book out of the background and into the spotlight. Her blog tour was well-organized, well-calculated and a whole lot of fun! Hats off to one of the best ladies and coolest Latinas in the book world!

Estevan Vega, author of 'The Sacred Sin' and 'Arson'
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Want to make new friends, have tons of fun, and promote your book at the same time? Let Jo Ann Hernadez manage your Latino Virtual Blog Tour!

Raul Ramos y Sanchez, author of AMERICA LIBRE
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By the way, I've been looking over your site and am truly impressed at your effort and perseverance for the written word. Not many people can carry the torch you bear with pride as you do. Great job and much success for your future endeavors!

Margarita Sanchez Tovar, writer, @maggie-atthecafe.blogspot.com

Black Book Chat with Niobia Bryant (Book: Heated)
Four Genres…Three Publishers…One Writer. Yep, FOUR genres. LOL. Today we’re chatting with Niobia Bryant about her book, Heated. It was our main Book of the Month selection for February 2010. Please feel free to jump in!! Hopefully we’ll also get an inside look into her other books, the various genres she writes in and what’s [...] […]
Wifey 4 Life (Book Spotlight)
Wifey 4 Life by Kiki Swinson ISBN: 1934157619 PUB DATE: MARCH 10 SYNOPSIS Kira’s quiet life in the islands is interrupted when she’s called back to Virginia to attend her cousin Nikki’s funeral. Reluctantly, Kira plans a short, incognito trip to do just that. However, her plans are derailed when news of her arrival spreads. Now there’s a bounty [...] […]
And the Truth Shall Set You Free by Rosiland Crossland (Book Trailer)
And the Truth Shall Set You Free by Rosiland Crossland And the Truth Shall Set You Free is a fiction novelette, and it reminds us that sin is expensive. It is about the sinful engagements of four adults. One of the adults is a well-known Chicago star ball player. Their sinful engagements seem fun; but, [...] […]
Wretched Saints by Marc Lacy and Assuanta Howard (Book Spotlight)
Poet/Author Marc Lacy and Assuanta Fay Howard Release a Jarring Collection of Fiction Short Stories…Wretched Saints Contact: AVO Publishing P.O. Box 2250 Huntsville, AL 35804 (256) 721-1600 avo@hiwaay.net http://www.avopublishing.com Wretched Saints – When the Righteous Path Leads to Hell’s Doorstep ISBN – 978-0-9749712-3-0 What are Best-selling Authors Sa […]

Noah Lukeman: The First Five Pages: A Writer's Guide to Staying Out of the Rejection Pile
Betsy Lerner: The Forest for the Trees
Donald Maass: Writing the Breakout Novel
Renni(Author) ; King, Dave(Author) Browne: Self-Editing for Fiction Writers, Second Edition: How to Edit Yourself Into Print
Patricia T. O'Conner: Woe Is I: The Grammarphobe's Guide to Better English in Plain English, Second Edition
William Knowlton Zinsser: On Writing Well, 30th Anniversary Edition: The Classic Guide to Writing Nonfiction
Sol Stein: Stein On Writing: A Master Editor of Some of the Most Successful Writers of Our Century Shares His Craft Techniques and Strategies
On Writing, by Stephen King

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Textnovel.com (www.textnovel.com) is running a contest January 1, 2010 through August 31, 2010 for the best online serial novel. Textnovel allows writers to get attention based on how many followers, views and votes they get and also provides an interactive format for creating the novel. The prize is $1,000 and the winner gets [...] […]
Call for Submissions – William Saroyan International Prize for Writing
Deadline for Entries: January 31, 2010 Nominations for the William Saroyan International Prize for Writing will be accepted through January 31, 2010. This award, given by Stanford University Libraries in partnership with the William Saroyan Foundation, recognizes newly published works of fiction and non-fiction with a $5,000 award for the winner in each cat […]
Writing Contest | “Family Stories” | No Fee
December 21, 2009 to February 23, 2010 There is currently running a free-to-enter short story contest on BookRix for writers and readers. The theme is “Family Stories”. (No page limit) Prizes on the line include $1.800,00 in prize money for writers, “fame!” and Amazon vouchers (each worth $20) for voting readers. Prizes for authors: First Prize: $1000 Second […]

remembering that chicanito
I was a librarian in Fort Lupton, Colorado the only time I met Abelardo "Lalo" Delgado. He had driven from Arvada to do a reading at our school as was a common offering of his in small farm towns across Colorado. Lalo arrived a half-hour early and I found him resting (alone) in the counselor's office, sitting with a genuine smile, the one oft […]
Cultures & Celebrating Cuentos: National Latino Children's Literature Conference
Image © 2009, Rafael López, Book Fiesta.For more details visit www.latinochildlitconf.orgConference DescriptionThis April 23rd and 24th celebrate the rich traditions and diversity within the Latino cultures at the National Celebration of Latino Children’s Literature Conference. Discover how to meet the informational and literacy needs of Latino children via […]
Review: Waking Up in the Land of Glitter. Art News: Circle of Women Stamp Project
Monday, March 8 observed "International Women's Day. Tuesday's La Bloga extends that observation one additional day with a pair of women-related columns. This way we can have two days for women, and only 363 days not for.Kathy Cano-Murillo. Waking Up in the Land of Glitter. NY: Grand Central Publishing, 2010.ISBN: 9780446509244Circle of Women […]

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