Christian Fiction News for the Week of October 13, 2008
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Tyler Perry Studios "Imagine That" Opening
Last week Tyler Perry and 350 of special guests celebrated the grand opening of the Tyler Perry Studios in Atlanta, Georgia. In Perry's message to his fans he states:
Reshonda Tate Billingsley Tops Essence Bestsellers
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Tyler Perry Studios "Imagine That" Opening
Last week Tyler Perry and 350 of special guests celebrated the grand opening of the Tyler Perry Studios in Atlanta, Georgia. In Perry's message to his fans he states:
There is a scripture in the bible where God asks Moses, “What is that in your hand?[Exodus 4:17]” God is not trying to get information. He knows what’s in your hand already, but he wants you to know it. So, what I’m asking you today is, “What’s in your hand? What gifts do you have that you are sitting on?” Use them and they will take you to your destiny.
Author and Movie Producer, Reshonda Tate Billingsley Tops the October 2008 Essence Bestseller's List with The Pastor's Wife(Pocket.)
EBook Sales SoarAudiobook sales decreased 6.9% in July, with sales totaling $11.9 million; sales for the year were down by 26.8%. However, E-book sales continued to rise in August, seeing an 82.9% increase for the month to $4.3 million and posting an increase of 52% for the year. Source:Publishing.org
WGA Writers Open Letter to Tyler Perry
Some well known writers involved in the letter are:
This month Writers Guild television script like Tina Fey writers wrote an open letter to Tyler Perry asking him to rehire four WGA writers he fired from TP's "The House of Payne."
Some well known writers involved in the letter are:
Lee Aronsohn, Two & a Half Men, The Big Bang Theory
Ed Bernero, Criminal Minds
John Bowman, Frank TV, Martin, In Living Color
Tina Fey, 30 Rock
Hart Hanson, Bones
Warren Hutcherson, Everybody Hates Chris, The Bernie Mac Show
Michael Leeson, Bill Engvall Show, The Cosby Show
BCarol Mendelsohn, CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, CSI: Miami, CSI: NY
Marti Noxon, Mad Men, Private Practice
Steve Peterman, Hannah Montana
Clyde Phillips, Dexter
Shawn Ryan, The Shield, The Unit
Alison Taylor, Just Jordan
Marc Warren, Cory in the House
Michael Warren, Happy Days, Family Matters, Hanging with Mr. Cooper
To read the full letter and more writers involved click here.Photo courtesy of The Orlando Sentinel.
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Victoria Christopher Murray and Michelle Andrea Bowen DC Table Talk
October 10, 2008 TOMS RIVER: The Ocean County Library hosted novelists Michele Andrea Bowen and Victoria Christopher Murray on Friday, when the writers present "Welcome to Our Table: African-American Christian Traditions" at 7 p.m. in the library's Mancini Hall at 101 Washington St. The authors will discuss the African-American Christian fiction genre and church traditions. The event will feature gospel music, praise dancing, traditional food and a book signing.Registration is required by calling the library at (732) 349-6200.
