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Nia Virtual Book Tours presents author Woody Campbell and debut release titled Fade to Black.

Who are we?

Who decided that we were “African Americans?” How did the world conclude that to be our designation? As children growing up we were called, with apparent acceptance “Colored people.” By the time the Civil Rights Movement was ushered in by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., we were elevated to the respectable status of “Negro.” In college, I saw us move to “Afro American” and then to the preferred “Black American,” which I thought represented the result of the efforts of slain martyrs like Medgar Evers and Dr. Martin Luther King, who perished so that we could be known as Black Americans. They died so that we could move forward and share in the fruits of our labor in America.

For many years, I have been troubled by the apparent fact that we as Black Americans of African descent—whose ancestors had not immigrated willingly to America—have been unable to settle on a definitive identity.

I am unable to understand why this has not been done before. I feel that there are thousands, if not millions of people who feel as I do but for some reason, perhaps the fear of expert opinion, have not demonstrated their opposition. For all of those people let me state without hesitation that I believe we are Black Americans of African descent. The African American designation is by definition and logic, a misrepresentation.

To learn more visit www.niapresentswoody.com and www.fadetoblack-thebook.com.

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Nia Promotions presents author JJ Salem and his recent release Tan Lines.

During one unforgettable season at a Hamptons summer share, three women’s journeys unfold thrill by thrill and shock by shock, in this addictive story about the illusions of glamour, the dark side of success and the elusiveness of love.

Liza Pike–She’s the It Girl for topical feminist spin–beautiful, successful, and ferociously fearless. But as the media props her up to be the millennium’s new Gloria Steinem, she’s falling into all the old traps she cautions other women to avoid…

Kellyanne Downey–She’s been holding out for her big break as an actress while enduring a series of dead end jobs and playing mistress to a rich developer. But now she’s wondering why the phenomenal looks that were supposed to take her all the way are leading her to the edge of nowhere…

Billie Shelton–She’s the indie-rock bitch goddess with an appetite for self-destruction. Men are candy, drugs are fuel, girlfriends are disposable commodities, and in her world, looking out for number one is the only way to live…

Tan Lines portrays the passions, triumphs, and heartbreaks of modern women with a sly intelligence and wickedly sharp prose that will hook you to the last page.

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Nia Virtual Book Tours presents author Tysha and her debut novel The Boss: The Story of a Female Hustler.

Kayla "Bossy" Tucker is a bona fide product of the streets, spending her time on the grind and settling scores. Years after forming alliances with a couple of the city’s most notorious gangsters, she creats a formula to cook cocaine with a ptency most dealers would pay top dollar to get their hands on.

Now in her prime, "Bossy" has gotten tired of looking over her sholduer and watching her own back. The death of her mentor hastens her decision to walk away from the hustle until a new enemy forces her to fight one final battle. Can "Bossy" make it off the streets before it’s too late or will the streets claim her like they have all the rest?

To learn more visit www.niapresentstysha.com.

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Nia Promotions had the opportunity to interview Kevin Smokler, cofounder of BookTour.com and some would call him the father of virtual book tours.

For this interview we discussed, technology trends that authors need to know about and what they don’t.

Are you chasing something shiny? Shiny things are those technology trends that have everyone running to their computers trying to understand why it’s so appealing. And why everyone… (and we do mean everyone)…seems to be involved…except us….

Join us as we discuss the latest and greatest shiny things in the publishing industry.

We’ll discuss: - How to determine whether the next trend is the thing for you; - Ways to adapt specialized marketing; - Ways to make the connection between your audience and your book; - And more….

To learn more visit: Nia Promotions, BookTour.com and www.kevinsmokler.com.

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