Just About Books Internet Radio Talk Show, a New Leader in the Literary Community, Launches a Website
Just About Books, a weekly Radio Talk Show hosted by award-winning author, Cheryl Robinson, airs live on Monday evenings at 9 p.m. (Eastern Time), which is considered by many to be one of the best literary talk shows on the Internet, is the centerpiece of a new website, http://www.JustAboutBooksTalkShow.com, launched today. The website will dramatically increase the talk show’s presence online. Just About Books Talk Show focuses on the reading, writing and discussion of quality books and literary events for listeners throughout the world via the Internet. On this new, must-visit website, the one-hour show will be archived, so past programs can be easily accessed on demand.
Washington, DC (PRWEB) August 18, 2006 -- Just About Books airs on Monday evenings from 9 p.m. to 10 p.m. (Eastern Time). Cheryl Robinson, executive producer and radio host, serves as the listener’s literary consultant and delivers an appealing mixture of informational and entertaining forums every week on current, past and forthcoming books. Just About Books Internet Radio Talk Show is the centerpiece of a new website, http://www.JustAboutBooksTalkShow.com, launched today. The talk show interviews authors -- mainstream, mid-list and self-published -- who inform the public about their latest books and give insight to the many challenges of writing. The show follows a one-hour format to allow each author time to thoroughly discuss his/her book to the listening audience of African American book lovers. The talk show utilizes the Internet to cost-effectively communicate live with audiences worldwide -- saving time, travel and money.
The weekly talk show provides high-energy and thought-provoking discussions that go beyond a book’s cover and well into the pages of understanding with authors, readers, listeners and book clubs. The show touches both young and old and provides the entertainment that a niche-market radio audience has come to expect. Additionally, guests are invited to share information about a book, their writing experiences or a literary event with the audience.
Last year, Talkers Magazine, the Bible of talk radio and the new talk media, mentioned Just About Books Talk Show and Cheryl Robinson in the News Notes section when the show was initially launched. Cheryl Robinson has brought the talk show a long way since launching in May 2005 and is rapidly building a huge listener base among readers and book clubs nationally and internationally.
Just About Books Talk Show’s reputation in the literary community has many authors of all genres clamoring to be guests on the show. Robinson is a lively host and enthusiastically articulates her unique spin on the book reviews. “I never had to wonder if Cheryl Robinson would actually take the time to read my book before interviewing me because I knew she would. My interviews on Just About Books have always been in depth, and just as important, I’ve always felt like I was talking to a friend,” says Gloria Mallette, a national best-selling author. Vincent McGlothin, an Essence magazine best-selling author, commented, “Just About Books is essential to the African American literary community. Without such a venue to promote and discuss our stories, we, as a culture, would be sorely under represented and missing out on an excellent vehicle that keeps us connected and involved.”
According to Cheryl Robinson, “We’re extremely excited about launching our website and being able to reach a greater mass audience. Every week, we feature an extraordinary lineup of celebrities and successful authors sharing their books.” Radio interviews are the best way for authors to reach a large audience and publicize their books.
Visitors to the website will be able to listen to the show online and on iPods. Listeners will also be able to subscribe to the newsletter online or submit a short survey. Future plans for the website include archiving shows indefinitely and shows can be downloaded as MP3s. While Internet radio attracts over 5 million listeners a week, radio still remains a powerful medium for building an author’s fan club. By launching this new, must-visit website, http://www.JustAboutBooksTalkShow.com, the talk show is on top of the latest media trends and cultural shift.
Included in the talented line-up of authors are: Chris Gardner, Gloria Mallette, Vincent Alexandria, Mary Monroe, Carl Weber, Mary B. Morrison, Omar Tyree, Sly Fleming, Kimberla Lawson Roby, Victor McGlothin, Keith Lee Johnson, Dr. Sharon Allison-Ottey, Maura Gale, Darrien Lee, Mata Elliott and many more.
Cheryl Robinson has been a veteran broadcaster on radio and television throughout the years.
Just About Books Talk Show will showcase authors, book clubs and literary events each Monday at 9 pm (Eastern Time). Please visit the website and listen to the show on http://www.JustAboutBooksTalkShow.com.
To inquire about guest or advertising/sponsorship information, contact Special Event Coordinator, Nichelle at (301) 643-2077.
Just About Books Internet Radio Talk Show is located in the Washington, DC area.
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Just About Books, A New Internet Radio Talk Show:
Showcasing Authors and Literary Events
Cheryl Robinson hosts the Just About Books Radio Talk Show, a weekly show that focuses on the reading, writing and discussion of quality books and literary events for listeners throughout the world via the Internet on Monday evenings at 9 pm (Eastern Time) on www.Harambeeradio.com.
Washington, DC (PRWEB) April 29, 2005 -— Starting on Monday, May 2nd from 9 pm to 10 pm (Eastern Time) Just About Books will begin airing and Cheryl Robinson will deliver an appealing mixture of informational and entertaining forums every week on current, past and forthcoming books. The number one goal of the Just About Books weekly radio show is to provide high-energy and thought-provoking discussions that go beyond a book’s cover and well into the pages of understanding with authors, readers and book clubs. Guests are invited to share information about a book, their writing experiences or a literary event with the audience.
Authors will provide books for a “weekly giveaway.” Listeners will be eligible for the giveaways by emailing e-mail protected from spam bots each week. Winners will be picked by a random drawing on the following Monday and announced on that show. Listeners can enter each week from show time until Sunday at Midnight.
Just About Books has an Internet connection of people with a like interest of books—a global book community. There is an estimated 500,000+ book clubs discussing books and these reading groups are attracting a great number of African Americans—all potential listeners of this new show. While Internet radio attracts over 5 million listeners a week, radio still remains a powerful medium for building an author’s fan club.
Just About Books will allow each author to discuss their book, interact with the audience, answer questions posed by the listeners, and get into an extended conversation about the topic, as well as allow listeners to learn a little about the author as a person.
Cheryl has a great starting line-up with Christopher Fields (May 2), a young, powerful spoken word poet, and author of They Sing Me. His poetry is emotion-ridden and his powerful voice grabs your attention in a compilation of poetry reflecting life’s experiences. Robilyn Heath (May 9), founder and president of Girl Friends Reading Circle, will discuss the recent Literary Showers III: It’s Raining Men, held in Baltimore, Maryland, where over 200 women listened to 12 male authors discuss a variety of books. Some of the authors were Cory Harris (former Ravens NFL player), Carl Weber, Vincent Alexandria, William Frederick Cooper, Harold Turley and the Mistress of Ceremonies, Brenda Thomas. Then on May 16, Dr. Kumea Shorter-Gooden will discuss her book, Shifting: The Double Lives of Black Women in America, a lively topic about racism and gender discrimination.
Host, Cheryl Robinson, has been a veteran broadcaster on radio and television throughout the years. She began her career early as a teen Talk Show host on WMPP in Chicago Heights, Illinois. She has enjoyed a diverse career, but her first love is writing.
She is the author of A Forgotten Negro League Star: A Personal Look at Al Burrows,. When she met Al Burrows and they discussed the Negro League, Cheryl was inspired to write about baseball. She also has a children’s book at the publisher and is currently writing a book on Sickle Cell Disease.
Just About Books Internet Radio Talk Show with host, Cheryl Robinson, will showcase a variety of authors, book clubs and literary events on Mondays at 9 pm (Eastern Time) on WWW.Harambeeradio.com.
For additional information regarding this radio show, please feel free to contact Creative Writing, Special Event Coordinator, Nichelle at (301) 535-6700 or e-mail protected from spam bots.
Creative Writing is an African American writing company located in the Washington, DC area.
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