Over 15 Local Authors to Read from Their Works

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April 27, 2009

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Over 15 Local Authors to Read from Their Works

The Soul Pitt to Host a Meet and Greet with Pittsburgh Local and Regional Women and Minority Authors, Publishers and Editors

Pittsburgh, PA (PittsburghNewsWire.com) — Over 15 local authors will be on hand at the “Meet the Authors” event at the Open Stage Theatre on Saturday, May 2, 2009 at 3:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. to discuss and sign their books.  Admission is just $10 and includes hors d’oeuvres, wine, and a raffle for prizes and books by the local authors.

This is a chance to hear readings from published works from local women and minority authors and hear advice from Grelin Press and other publishers and editors. Additionally, hear how local journalists Lamont Jones, Jr., Monica Hayes and Jasiri X have used social media promote their works online.  The writings cover many genres such as non-fiction, fiction, urban, mystery, how to, inspirational, young adult, science fiction and include the following confirmed authors reading passages from their works:  

Dessie Bey – Pittsburgh
Opening Poet

Bettie Cole –  Sewickley, PA
Book:  “Their Story: The History of Blacks/African Americans in Sewickley and Edgeworth.”

Chenise Lytrelle – Virginia
Book:  “Kaleidoscope: A Collection of Poetry”

Donna M. Banks – Pittsburgh/Florida
Book:  “Ila’s Diamonds”

Cheryll M. Chakrabarti – Pittsburgh
Book:  “The Planet Star:  Unfolding Prophecy”

Portia A. Cosby – Beaver Falls, PA/Georgia
Book:  “Too Little, Too Late”

Elnora Agnes Fortson – Pittsburgh
Book:  “Praise Poems for Sunday Mornings of Rejoicing”

Walter L. Fortson – Pittsburgh
Book:  “How to Help Your Child Be a Millionaire and Live Debt Free”

Reverend Sinclair Grey, III – Washington, D.C.
Book:  “Seeds of Freedom: Inspirational Messages for Ordinary People with Extraordinary Potential”

Romella D. Kitchens – Pittsburgh
Book:  Hip Hop Warrior

Lynn Manley – Pittsburgh
Book:  “Through the Fire but not Burnt”

Barry K. Nelson – Pittsburgh
Book:  “McKenzie Files”

Patrice Wade-Johnson – Pittsburgh
Book:  “Lundyn Bridges”

Valdez Thompson – Pittsburgh
Book:  “Ghetto Hot Sauce”

Now in its third year, Soul Pitt’s “Meet the Authors” event promises to be an intellectually stimulating networking affair held in the unique setting of the Open Stage Theatre.  “We are excited to be showcasing over 15 women and minority writers in this region,” said Bonita Penn, The Soul Pitt’s author events manager and host.  “We are very thankful to the community for its ongoing support and pleased to offer them the opportunity to hear and meet such notable authors from Pittsburgh and some from as far as Virginia and D.C.”

The Open Stage Theatre is located in Pittsburgh’s Strip District, at 2835 Smallman Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. There is free parking in the rear of the building.  The phone number is (412) 281-9700. 

This event is sponsored by EBM Professional Services, Dorrance Publishing, RRM Contracting and Penn Avenue Mail Center.

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