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GeneralMy interests are books, books, and more books! When I am not involved with all the daily operations of thegrits.com, I am a contributing Editor for the Written Voices literary column at AAKultureZone.com
MusicI can listen to all types of Jazz 24/7. My favorite Jazz station is Smooth Jazz 95.7 - The Wave! But I have to say that when I'm doing some serious reading, it is classical music all the way for this reading diva!
MoviesI love movies! But those books adapted for film are my favorite!
TelevisionWhen I'm not reading and surfing the Internet, I'm a HUGE Law & Order, SVU, Criminal Intent, and Lincoln Heights fan!
BooksThere's not enough space for me to list all of the excellent books I've enjoyed over the years. But I will say that my all time favorite 20th Century writer is Langston Hughes. But just in case you'd like to see what I've been reading over the years, do a search for - thegritsdotcom - at the following book lovers social networks to see my online catalog of books: aNobii.com, GoodReads.com, LibraryThing.com, Shelfari.com

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Status:Married
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Orientation:Straight
Religion:Christian - other
Zodiac Sign:Virgo
Children:Proud parent
Occupation:Online Book Marketer

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About me:
Greetings and welcome! I'm Marlive, you know - the girl reading in the south.com! I'm the founder and business owner of TheGRITS.com, a reading and book promotion community, that's dedicated to the promotion of classic and contemporary literature for readers and writers of all ages. Our reading communities for adults and children, collectively consist of author interviews, book reviews, reading guides, book club listings, and interactive elements such as author chats, email book discussion, virtual book tours, and book parties. Our web publicity service for authors designs online book campaigns tailored to fit an authors special interests, talents, books, and readership.
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Due to my web publicity work, I enjoy connecting with authors, readers, and all book industry professionals 24/7!

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TrinaLynne

Trina Lynne



Nov 14 2009 5:45 AM

I hope everyone is beginning their week productively and in good spirits.
This past weekend I decided to completely challenge myself and anyone else who would like to accept.

I am going to attept to post 300 BLOGS IN 20 DAYS. I know it seems crazy but this is something that I need to do for myself. I want all of you to stop by http://trinalynnethewriter.blogspot.com and show love by supporting my efforts to achieve this goal.

If you are a blogger, give your readers a real treat by accepting the challenge to do 300 BLOGS IN 20 DAYS. There is no prize for the challenge, but just a chance to push yourself to your full potential. Allow your creativity to explode with ideas.

I will number each blog within the 300 blog challenge to allow everyone to calculate the days that it takes once I begin. If anyone decides to take the challenge I ask that you number yours too.

Stayed Tuned This Week For The Date I Will Be Starting.

Until then,

TrinaLynne


Email me: trinalynnethewriter@hotmail.com to let me know if you are accepting the challenge. Please include the url for your blog so that I may support you as well.
Who Needs God?

Who Needs God?



Nov 14 2009 5:45 AM

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THE GODDESS VENUS

THE GODDESS VENUS



Nov 14 2009 5:45 AM

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Dianne Mandal



Nov 14 2009 5:45 AM

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Nov 14 2009 5:45 AM

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Joey Reviews

Joey Pinkney



Nov 14 2009 5:44 AM

I just want to keep you posted on what's going on this way.

The Soul of a Man Anthology is the winner of the 2009 Best Short Stories/Anthology from the African American Literary Awards Show. Read an excerpt of my contribution, "Like Father, Like Son", at http://joeyisinit.com/excerpt.html.

My lastest entry on http://joeypinkney.com is "5 Minutes, 5 Questions With... Oneal Walters, author of The Age Begins". Leave a comment on my website, I would like to know what you think.

Here is the link: http://www.joeypinkney.com/interviewed/oneal-walters.html

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♥†♥Sharon♥†♥YourBeautifulSelf.com♥



Oct 10 2009 1:52 AM

Thinking of you today.Happy a great day!
Thanks for being such a terrific friend!
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Oct 10 2009 1:52 AM

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Kaya

Kaya Cassan



Oct 10 2009 1:52 AM

Have a great week!
Joey Reviews

Joey Pinkney



Oct 10 2009 1:52 AM

I just want to keep you posted on what's going on this way.

The Soul of a Man Anthology is the winner of the 2009 Best Short Stories/Anthology from the African American Literary Awards Show. Read an excerpt of my contribution, "Like Father, Like Son", at http://joeyisinit.com/excerpt.html.

If you know anybody in the Raleigh, NC, let them know that I'm doing a book signing/book discussion at the Southeast Regional Library in Garner, NC, (908 7th St) on Thursday, October 22nd at 6:30pm.

My lastest entry on http://joeypinkney.com is "5 Minutes, 5 Questions With... Kaution, author of Nothing Short of a Rainbow". Leave a comment on my website, I would like to know what you think.

Here is the link: http://tinyurl.com/kaution

Don't be a stranger. Let me know what's going on in your neck of the woods.
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TrinaLynne

Trina Lynne



Sep 28 2009 6:13 AM

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Kaya

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Sep 28 2009 6:13 AM

Happy Tuesday!
Tara

Tara



Sep 28 2009 6:13 AM

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Kayorcee



Sep 28 2009 6:12 AM

Hey Sweet,

If you are a follower of my blog short stories, this is a little heads up that part 2 to Lisa's story is posted. Check it out and let me know what you think about it. That's if you haven't already. If you did, thanks so much for the love!

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Jay

Jay



Sep 28 2009 6:12 AM

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Tara

Tara



Sep 28 2009 6:12 AM

ARC AND HUE will hit stores soon. Pre-order your copy for 20% off before 9/1/09. http://lnk.ms/007ZN Look out for the NYC and Chicago release parties in September & October! There will also be a book of lesson plans based on the book. Educators, look out!
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Joey Reviews

Joey Pinkney



Jun 11 2009 2:21 PM

I just want to keep you posted on what's going on this way.

Please pre-order your autographed copy of The Soul of a Man Anthology featuring yours truly, Joey Pinkney, from http://JoeyIsInIt.com. My story is entitled, "Like Father, Like Son".

It's being published on Father's Day, June 21, 2009 by Peace In The Storm Publishing. Read an excerpt of "Like Father, Like Son" at http://joeyisinit.com/excerpt.html.

My lastest entry on http://joeypinkney.com is "5 Minutes, 5 Questions With... Shewanda Riley, author of Love Hangover". Leave a comment on my website, I would like to know what you think.

Here is the link: http://tinyurl.com/lovehangover

Don't be a stranger. Let me know what's going on in your neck of the woods.
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