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UPCOMING EVENTS

July 15-19, 2009

RWA National Convention

Washington, DC

"Readers for Life" Literary Signing, July 15, 2009

Marriott Wardman Park Hotel, Exhibit Hall

5:30 to 7:30pm

Saturday, August 15, 2009
Book Signing
Azizi's Book Store
Lincoln Mall - Lower Level
Matteson, IL
1-4pm
 
Saturday, August 22, 2009
"Let's Talk with Author Dyanne Davis"
Bolingbrook Cable featuring Barbara Keaton
and Earl Sewell
 

Saturday, August 29, 2009

Book Clubs United

Illinois Institute of Technology

Armour Dining Room (Lover Level)

3241 S. Federal

2-6pm

 

October 9 - 11, 2009

Beverly Jenkins PJ Party

Courtyard Marriott

Ann Arbor Michigan

 

October 23 - 25, 2009

"Put Your Heart in a Book Conference"

Presented by the New Jersey Romance Writers

(Members of RWA)

Woodbridge Hotel & Conference Center

Iselin, NJ

Workshop Presenter/Booksigning

 

Saturday, October 31, 2009

Authors Against Domestic Violence

Presents its annual fundraiser "An Afternoon with

the Author ..." Funds raised supports 

Amani House, a DV/Homeless Shelter for

women and their children.

Location TBD - Time 4pm!

Cost:  $25.00

 
Saturday, April 10, 2010 - April 15, 2010 
Romance Slam Jam Crystal Anniversary!
Cruising from Miami, Florida on Carnival's
Destiny Ship and embarking on
a five day excursion featuring best selling romance authors,
book signings and readers sessions with the authors, just to name a few!
Port of call includes Ocho Rios, Jamaica and Grand Cayman Islands!

Go to the RSJ Website for more info: http://www.romanceslamjam.org/conference/Newsletter/Articles/RSJCruise2010.htm

Cabins are booking fast so don't delay!
See ya there!

 


PAST EVENTS

Saturday, October 18, 2008
4:00 PM
Christian Community Health Center
13820 South Lincoln Avenue
Dolton, Illinois 60419

October is Domestic Violence Month and the Authors Against DV (Carla Curtis, Dyanne Davis, Barbara Keaton, Deatri King-Bey, Michelle Larks and Lisa G. Riley) are hosting an afternoon with one of the Godmothers of Black Romance, Rochelle Alers! Rochelle, who is my friend and mentor, has graciously agreed to be our featured author as we raise funds to support Amani House, a DV/Homeless shelter for women and their children! Tickets are only $25.00! And for those living in the Chicagoland area, come on out for an evening of great discussion, food (Catering by Mother Daughter), Raffle and books!  CLICK HERE for more info.

Rochelle Alers (left) and Barbara Keaton (right)

Saturday, February 23, 2008

Glenwood-Lynwood Public Library Presents

Authors Dyanne Davis & Barbara Keaton
1 to 2:30 pm
320 Glennwood-Lansing Road
Glenwood, IL 
708/758-0090

 

 

April 30, 2008 - May 4, 2008

Romance Slam Jam 2008
12th Annual National Conference
Chicago, IL
www.romanceslamjamconference.com

Sat., Jan. 20, 2007
RHOyal Readings - An Evening with the Authors
Sponsored by Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.
Theta Chi Sigma Alumnae Chapter
Lorretto Hospital - Auditorium
645 S. Central
4-7 PM

Feb. 10, 2007 @ 2:30PM
Waldenbooks Celebrates Love
Featuring Romance Authors
Dyanne Davis, Barbara Keaton & Deatri King-Bey
River Oaks Mall
Calumet City, IL
 
Feb. 16, 2007 @ 7PM
Borders Books & Cafe in Beverly
2210 W. 95th Street
Chicago, IL 

Sat., Feb. 17, 2007
Read-In @ Malcolm X College
1900 W. Van Buren
Noon until!

Feb. 24, 2007 @ 3PM
B. Dolton Bookstore
North Riverside Mall
2200 W. Cermak
North Riverside, IL
 
Feb. 25, 2007 @ 2PM
Borders Books & Cafe
Westfield Mall (Louis Joliet Mall)
3340 Loop Drive
Joliet, IL 

March 16-18, 2007
Romance Slam Jam 2007
Miami Beach Resort & Spa
Miami, FL.

Sat., May 5, 2007 @ 9am
The Art of Writing Cable Show
Hosted by Dyanne Davis w/guests
Lisa G. Riley and Barbara Keaton
 
Sat., May 5, 2007 @ 7 pm until 10pm
Literary Cafe
Sponsored by Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
Gary Alumnae Chapter
The Diamond Center
500 E. 5th Avenue - Gary, Indiana
 
Fri., May 18, 2007 @ 6pm until 10pm
Girls Night Out!
The Boutique Society
809 W. Evergreen
Chicago, IL
 
May 31 to June 3, 2007
Book Expo America
Jacob K Javits Convention Ctr
655 W 34th St
New York, NY 10001
Signing at Genesis Booth #3520
 
Sat., June 9, 2007 @ Noon until 3pm
Borders Express
Louis Joliet Mall
3340 Loop Drive
Joliet, IL
Signing w/Deatrie King-Bey & Dyanne Davis
 
Fri., June 22, 2007 @ 7 pm
Borders Books - Beverly
2210 W. 95th Street
Chicago, IL
Book Discussion & Signing
 
July 1st, 2007
Barbara's 43rd Birthday!

September 7-9th, 2007
The RAWSISTAZ Affair 2007
Atlanta, GA

http://www.rawsistaz-affair.com

 

Sunday, October 14, 2007

The Ladies of Romance are back!! Barbara joins Dyanne Davis and Lisa G. Riley as they return to Carter G. Woodson during the City of Chicago's Annual Book Festival, 9525 S. Halsted, 2 to 4 pm. Light refreshments will be served.

October 26-28, 2007 - Calvacade of Authors

Come out and hang as Barbara joins several national best-selling authors for a weekend of seminars, readings, book signings and a 70's Ole School Ball that shouldn't be missed. For a complete itinerary go to www.macropublishing.com. Barbara will be at:


Friday, October 26, 2007
8:00 to 11:00 p.m.
70's Old School Ball
South Shore Cultural Center
7059 South Shore Drive, Chicago, Il

Saturday, October 27, 2007
4:30 to 7:00 pm
Book Signing at Walden Books
River Oaks Mall
Calumet City, IL

8:00 -- until
Private Reception at Da Book Joint
Free to 70's Old School Ball and Seminar Attendees

Sunday, October 28, 2007
11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Book Lovers Brunch at Blu 47 Restaurant
4625 S. Martin Luther King Drive
Chicago, Illinois

 

Saturday, November 17, 2007
Books Ink Fall 2007 Literary Luncheon
Noon to 4
Double Tree Hotel
5000 W. 127th St., Alsip IL
Entry fee:  $40.00 (covers meal)

Saturday, January 26, 2008
Royal Readings Volume III
Presented by Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority
Theta Chi Sigma Alumnae Chapter
6:30 PM - (Admission $15.00)
Negro League Cafe
301 E. 43rd Street
Chicago, IL

Tuesday, January 29, 2008

Online Chat with RAWSISTAZ

8:00-9:00 (CST)

http://www.rawsistaz.com/chat.html