SAVVY BOOK CLUB

We know you had choices, we're glad you joined us today!

    We have had the pleasure of Sharing, Meeting, or Greeting these authors: THANKS AUTHORS 

June 2008

Savvy would like to thank Author Tina Brooks McKinney for being our guest at our monthly meeting on June 14. We had the privilege of pickin Tina's brains about  All That Drama, Lawd Mo' Drama,Fool Stop Trippin' and some of her upcoming work. We had a wonderful time with her and look forward to meeting with her again. 

May 2008

Savvy extends a special thanks and shout out to author Dynah Zale for her allowing us "Dinner with Dynah"  we were also able to have a book discussion about her two novels Drama in the Church  and Heaven Sent.

The Savvy Book Club would like to say thanks to teen author Brittney Holmes for such a wonderful phone conference on Saturday, May 3. Brittney is the author of "Living Consequences" and the upcoming sequel "Testing Relationships" due out June 2008. Also BIG CONGRATS to Brittney on being the Salutatorian of her 2008 graduating class.

April 2008

Savvy would like to say thanks to Atlanta's Tina Brooks McKinney for embracing us in MS. Tina is the author of "All That Drama," " Lawd Mo' Drama" & "Fool Stop Tripping." 

Savvy would like to give a special thanks to Author's Miasha  "Diary of a Mistress" and Brenda L. Thomas "Laying Down My Burdens" who did phone conferences with Savvy. We had a great time. 

March 2008

The Savvy Book Club would like to thank Author Voncele Savage for coming out and help celebrating with us as we celebrated our first year. Her book is title A Letter to My Sisters: A Way Out.

February 2008 

Dwayne S. Joseph ........ In Too Deep

Special Thanks to Dwayne for the Conference call where we discussed the many characters in his books.  Great Job!

 

January 2008

Special Thank You to Author Kimberla Lawson Roby, for

 Coming to Jackson, promoting her new novel Sin No More and giving Savvy a Meet & Greet.  We will cherish that moment always.  

 

Noire ....... Thong on Fire

 

Heart felt Thanks to Author Sydney Molare'  eep those books a coming.

 

March 2007

Kevin Elliott…..Ski Mask, Fetish, Street Affair, etc. Special Thanks Our Very first author during our very first meeting.

 

ReShonda Tate Billingsley…...Let The Church Say Amen, I Know I’ve Been Changed, Everybody Say Amen, etc.

C. Bones Jones...Def Poetry Jam recording artist.  First Poet to come. Thanks for coming, my students really enjoyed you. 

 

April 2007

Cornelia Gail.....My Testimony: Before & After Grace and Juvey

Alisha Yvonne.....I Don't Wanna Be Right, Naughty Girls, Loving You is Wrong, Around the Way Girls 3

 

June 2007

Teresa Rae Butler.....Don't Even Trip, God I Resepct Ya Gangsta. We really enjoyed your visit to Mississippi. 

Nashawnda Ellis.....Wives and Girlfriends.  Thanks for coming and sharing with us.
Richard Jeanty.....Neglected Souls, Meeting Ms. Right, Exploits of a Nympho, The Most Dangerous Gang in
America: the NYPD. We were enlighted by your presence.

 

July 2007

C.J. Domino…..Sideline Ho. Savvy Thanks you for coming and sharing with us while you were in Mississippi. 

Lovell Brigham…...No Men Need Apply, Thanks for coming by, we enjoyed you.

 

August 2007

Tamara Grant……..Promises Made, Promises Kept. Our First Atlanta Author, thanks for letting us host you. We enjoyed you!

Travis Hunter…….A Family Sin, A One Woman Man, Something to Die For, Trouble Man, Married but Still Looking, and The Hearts of Men.

 

September 2007

Victoria Christopher Murray…….A Sin and A Shame, Grown Folks Business, The Ex Files, Joy, Temptation.  Thanks for the conference call we enjoyed talking with you and look forward to meeting you one day.

 

Delphine Robinson……Brotherly Love and Betrayal.  We enjoyed meeting you.  Much success.

 

Sheila Lipsey…..Sinsatiable. We thank you so much for coming to Mississippi. Keep those novels coming.

Bern Nadette Stanis......Situations 101 and For Men Only

 

A Special Thanks To Actress/Author Bern Nadett Stanis (Thelma from Good Times) for coming to the Willie Morris Library and doing a Meet and Greet Book Signing on Friday September 21st.  If you haven't had a chance to get the book you can get a copy from borders or order from her website.  She gives autographed photos with each purchase.

Mary Monroe ........ God Don't like Ugly, God Still Don't Like Ugly etc,.  It was an Honor to meet you thanks for coming to Mississippi.

 

October2007

Jacquelin Thomas..... Redemption, Soul Journey, A Change Is Gonna Come, The Prodigal Husband, Defining Moments, etc.

Doug Dixon .....The Jump Off and Playing the Game.  Enjoyed meeting You.

 

November  2007

Special Shout out to Recording Artist C- Murder (Corey Miller) Debut novel "Death Around the Corner". Thanks for making such a positive impact on the People here in Mississippi.  The people are still talking about your visit.  

 

Special Thanks to Fon James for being our Guest Author with your Debut Novel "Back and Forth" and celebrating in our Thanksgiving Luncheon.

 

Special Shout out to Author KaShamba Williams for stopping in and visiting with Savvy Book Club during our Luncheon.

 

Special Thanks to Francis Ray "In Another Man's Bed"  for your conference call.  We really enjoyed your call and look forward to the sequel.

 

December 2007

A very special Thank You to Kendra Norman-Bellamy and Brittney Holmes for the Meet & Greet at the Willie Morris Library. This mother and daughter team is completely amazing. 

Gregory Williams......Brotherwood and Solomon's Quest.

DeiIra Smith Collard.....Love, Lust & A Whole Lotta Distrust.

Special Thanks to Author Voncele Savage for being our Guest Author and talking about her book " A Letter to My Sisters: The Way Out."  

November 2006

Carl Weber…...The Preacher’s Son, The First Lady, So You Call Yourself a Man, etc.  We were so honored to meet you.  You have some great novels.  Keep them coming.