Books, literature, literacy, libraries, reading, writing, art, publishing, First Book, Rebuild New Orleans Public Library, Room to Read, Curbstone Press, Graywolf Press, Recording for the Blind & Dyslexic Inc., Reading is Fundamental Inc., any other educational/literacy charity.
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Any book that encourages someone to pick it up and read.
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William Shakespeare, J.K. Rowling, Jane Austen, Stephen King, Christopher Moore, Madeleine L'Engle, Philip Pullman, Cornelia Funke, Mary Doria Russell, John Steinbeck, Tom Robbins, J.D. Salinger, Kurt Vonnegut, Sherman Alexie, Stephenie Meyer
"Fascinating creatures, phoenixes...their tears have healing powers."
~ "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets" by J.K. Rowling.
Sometimes in life things come together in such a way that you know they were fated to be important, to change your life in some drastic, terrifying, and electric way. There is that moment of revelation that all you have gone through, learned, and suffered was for a specific reason, and in finding that reason, it all makes sense.
As bibliophiles and writers ourselves, our epiphany came in the form of the ruined books filling a New Orleans library and the efforts of those looking to rebuild. Wanting desperately to help, we took stock of the skills of ourselves and our friends, and vowed to put them to use, not only to help New Orleans get their books back, but also to help other charities sharing the love of the written word.
What we want to do is what everyone wants to do: Make a difference, change the world, and use our talents for good. What we realized is that we can’t do it alone.
Tears of the Phoenix is a non-profit literary charitable organization run by volunteers and dedicated to promoting writers and artists from all walks of life and prior publishing credentials who are willing to donate their talents to help literary and educational charities.
In plain English, we produce an anthology and literary journal with ALL PROFITS benefiting literary and educational charities.
Under the Tears of the Phoenix umbrella, we have two independent, nonprofit publishing imprints: Tears of the Phoenix Anthologies and Tears of the Phoenix Ink, a literary magazine.
We hope in some way Tears of the Phoenix becomes a revelation for you too. Whether you are a writer, an artist, or perhaps a literary or educational charity crying to be heard, to get funding to do some good in this crazy world, finding us was your first sign.
Our current project is an anthology benefiting Rebuild New Orleans Public Libraries is now available. We will begin a new project with Darien Book Aid Plan at the end of July and Book Aid International in August. We are looking to launch of our literary magazine, Tears of the Phoenix Ink.
For more information about us, our goals and the birth of Tears of the Phoenix, visit our Web site.
If you are a non-profit literary/book or educational charity with 501c status looking for some help, drop us an e-mail.
Join us in proving that a love of stories can, in fact, make a difference in the world!
Who I'd like to meet: We are interested in writers and artists who, like us, want to prove the power of the written word. We're looking for people who’d like to take part in our charity publications. All work will be judged on its merit, not the author’s publishing credits.
Tears of the Phoenix Anthologies's Friend Space (Top 20)
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know that my vampire book, That Which Bites, was recently released to rave
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I'd like to invite you and all your friends to check out (and hopefully subscribe to) my blog concerning the launch of my new novel, Child Finder. My book has already received some great reviews before its official release on June 9th. It is a mystery/suspense thriller -- and is only the first in a trilogy I am contracted to write.
Click here to access my blog where I will post information about the book's availability as well as signing events. Also, be sure to check out my novel's website (www.childfinder.us) for more detailed information about the story, my background, and publication schedules.
This weekend July 19& 20 is Wizard Weekend at the Southern Connecticut Renaissance Faire (www. thescrf. com) inAnsonia, CT.
On Saturday July 19 (The Faire is open from Noon to 10PM) and Sunday July 20 (The Faire is open from 10Am to 6PM) the Faire will have a special Wizard Stage. There will also be special area for wizarding vendors and band merchandise. Bands will perform three (3) sets on Saturday and two (2) sets on Sunday. The stage will also have some special HP related things going on.
Confirmed at this point are: Bella and le Strangers (Sat & Sun) Mary and the GrandPres (Sat & Sun) Dudley and the Dursleys (Sun) The Struggle of a Muggle (Sun) Hawthorn & Holly (Sat & Sun) Remedial Potions (Sat & Sun) The Chinese Chomping Cabbages (Sat & Sun)
You will also find Thelonious Hieronymous Erasmus Eostrebunni maker and purveyor of the finest hand turned wands.
And in our Author's Tent: M.J.Allaire, Young Adult Fantasy Author Tears of the Phoenix, A book can change a life Vincent Ferrante, Writer/Creator of Witch Hunter from Monarch Comics
Besides the Wizard area there is an entire Renaissance Faire going on. This will be a weekend you will not soon forget and will not want to miss.
The profits from what Wizard and Witchcraft Entertainment is doing at this show as well as the promotions made from the "Wizard stage will go to The Literacy Volunteers of Greater New Haven. (www. lvagnh. org).
Today's the day! My latest froensic crime thriller, Freezer Burn, hits shelves today! I'll be doing a bunch of events in and around Philadelphia. For details, see my profile. Thanks for the friendship!
Hi, novel-storm,com finally went live last week and I would love it if you registered. It's FREE and takes seconds and I think you'll love the site! Visit the new books category and read dreamer by Peter Cooper - it's a beautiful, but tragic story. I look forward to seeing you there and in the forums!
Hi Tears of the Phoenix, I am delighted to be your friend! Anyone who promotes literacy deserves double gold stars in my eyes...
I love Harry Potter, it's a world I relish getting lost in.
Keep up the great & important work you are doing :)
Rai Aren, co-author of Secret of the Sands www.secretofthesands.com
"A deep probing mystery riddled with prophecy and danger, Secret of the Sands uses Egypt and her mythology as a backdrop to delve into the meanings of life and religion." -McNally Robinson
For 12,000 years a dark and deadly secret has been hidden deep below the Great Sphinx of Giza. In present day Egypt, a frightening, yet awe-inspiring story unravels as archaeologists race against time to decipher an ancient truth...
