JANUARY - Happy New Year! 7-9 Gathering of Church Bookstores 2009 c/o Strang Communications Ramada Orlando Celebration Resort and Convention Center 6375 West Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway Kissimmee, FL 34747 (407) 467-5786 **Study Guide on display with STL Distribution of North America** San Diego, CA Book Tour: 9th to 12th 9 Christian Growth Ministries, Inc. c/o Tracy Martin (Bayview Baptist Church) Outreach and Evangelism sessions 10 National Christian Writer's Conference Anchors Catering and Conference Center 2375 Recreation Way Building 3210 San Diego, CA 92136-5518 (619) 791-5810 9am to 4pm Workshop Leader: Book Marketing Book signing immediately following www.nationalchristianwritersconference.com 11 Bayview Baptist Church c/o Pastor Timothy J. Winters 6134 Benson Avenue San Diego, CA 92114 (619) 262-8384 Book signing after 7:45pm & 11:00pm morning worship services 11-13 2009 Munce Christian Products Expo Hershey Lodge Hershey, PA (800) 868-4388 **Study Guide on display with STL Distribution of North America** FEBRUARY ? Black History Month 23 2nd Annual Black History Internet Literary Fair "Give the Gift of Knowledge" Christian and Motivational Showcase Totally OnLine at the Black Authors Network Radio Show http://profilesinblack.blogspot.com (646) 200-0402 SCHEDULED: 9pm (EST) 26 2nd Annual Black History Internet Literary Fair "Give the Gift of Knowledge" Internet Marketing and Promotions, Meet the Leaders Totally OnLine at the Black Authors Network Radio Show http://profilesinblack.blogspot.com (646) 200-0402 SCHEDULED: 9pm (EST) MARCH - Small Press Month 1 The Gospel ConnecXion Network Radio Show Host/Producer: Marsha Beasley KRMP AM 1140 - Oklahoma City - www.thetouch1140.com - 8am (CST) WTHB 96.9 FM - Augusta, GA- www.praise969.com - 2pm (EST) KTLV AM 1220 - Oklaahoma City - www.ktlv1220.com - 6:30am (CST) 8 The Gospel ConnecXion Network Radio Show Host/Producer: Marsha Beasley KRMP AM 1140 - Oklahoma City - www.thetouch1140.com - 8am (CST) WTHB 96.9 FM - Augusta, GA- www.praise969.com - 2pm (EST) KTLV AM 1220 - Oklaahoma City - www.ktlv1220.com - 6:30am (CST) APRIL - National Autism Month 4 2009 Maryland Writer's Conference and Literary Awards C/o GreensHouse Media - Mr. Ryan C. Greene Morgan State University New Student Center Baltimore, MD 9am to 5pm 20-22 2009 London Book Fair Earls Court London England **Books represented by Riggins International Rights Service, Inc.** 25 Black Christian Book Review Talk Show Featuring the Give God the Glory! series of books and devotionals 5:00pm (CST) / 6:00pm (EST) www.live365.com/profiles/theasbcbookreview MAY - The Month of Peace 20 U.S. Office of Personnel Management Blacks in Govenment 3rd Annual Authors' Expo 1900 E Street, NW Washington, DC (202) 606-4325 10am to 2pm Booksignings and discussions 28 - June 1 2009 Book Expo America Jacob K. Javits Center 34th Street and 9th Avenue New York, NY **Books represented by Riggins International Rights Service, Inc.** JUNE 1 2009 Book Expo America Jacob Javits Center 34th Street and 9th Avenue New York, NY **Books represented by Riggins International Rights Service, Inc.** JULY 12 - 15 International Christian Retail Show - 2009 Colorado Convention Center International Rights Center - Exhibit Hall 700 14th Street Denver, CO 80202 1-800-252-1950 www.ChristianRetailShow.com **Books represented by Riggins International Rights Services** 18 Annual Author Birthday BBQ and fellowship Hosted by Gail M. Johnson (wife) Clarksville, MD 21029 Booksignings throughout the day! 25 26th Biennial Eastern Region Mother's Conference Jack and Jill of America, Inc. Teaneck Marriott at Glenpointe 100 Frank W. Burr Blvd. Teaneck, NJ 07666 Booksignings throughout the day 25 Radio Interview with Marc Medley Host: The Reading Circle 6:00am to 7:00am WPSC 88.7 FM William Patterson University - Hobart Hall Patterson, NJ (973) 720-2738 26 Saint Luke Baptist Church 139 Carroll Street Pastor Kenneth D. Clayton Patterson, NJ (973) 345-4309 www.stlukebaptist.org Booksigning immediately after Sunday morning worship services (Bookstore) 30 - August 3 2009 National Book Club Conference Atlanta Marriott Marquis Atlanta, GA www.nationalbookclubconference.com Founder/Director: Curtis Bunn **Books represented by EDC Creations, Ella Curry** AUGUST 8 Precious Memories Reading and Collectibles Bookstore 3329 Idlewood Avenue Richmond, VA 23221 (804) 726-8501 *Launch Party for new on-line bookstore www.preciousmemoriesreading.com 4:00pm to 8:00pm Booksignings throughout the event! 13 - 16 Book Tour: Denver, CO Meet and Greet with Bookstores a. African-American Initiative ministry Pastor Robert E. Woolfolk b. Denver Seminary Bookstore, Littleton, CO www.denverseminary.edu c. The Ark Bookstore www.thearkbookstore.com d. Heritage Christian Church Bookstore www.heritagechristiancenter.com e. Gerkens Religious Supplies www.gerkens.com f. Christian Word Faith Store www.faithcenteredresources.com 14 Radio Interview - Denver, CO general market Host: Mr. Leon Owens KLZ 560 - www.560thesource.com KLTT 670 - www.670KTLL.com KLDC 1220 - www.1220KLDC.com Time - TBD 15 The Word Christian Store 8710 East Colfax Avenue Aurora, CA 80220 (303) 341-7585 www.thewordchristianstore.com Booksigning - noon to 2:00pm 16 Heart to Heart Christian Center Pastor Ron Frierson 488 S. Chambers Aurora, CO 80017 fiministries@msn.com (303) 576-8497 Booksigning immediately after Sunday morning worship service - 10:30am 23 - 28 The Island of Bermuda Meet and Greet with bookstores and local Churches: a. Bishop Vernon Lambe, Sr. (Church of God) b. St. Matthews AME Church, St. Georges SEPTEMBER 5 "The Gift of Words" Christian Writer's Seminar Mountain Christian Church 1824 Mountain Road Joppa, MD 21085 (410) 877-1824 Booksales during seminar 9:00am to 3:00pm 6-8 2009 Marketsquare Asia c/o Christian Trade Association International CityView Hotel 23 Waterloo Road Kowloon, Hong Kong (852) 2783 3888 **Book series represented by Riggins International Rights Services, Inc.** 10-11 2009 Marketsquare Asia and Korea Christian Rights Fair c/o Christian Trade Association International Seoul Olympic Parktel 88 Bangi-dong Songpa-gu,. Seoul 138-749 Korea Tel: 011 82 2 410-2114 **Book series represented by Riggins International Rights Services, Inc.** 17-19 2009 Celebration Church (Columbia, Maryland) Annual Men's Retreat "Authentic Manhood: Life in the Light" Wyndham Virginia Crossings Hotel and Center 1000 Virginia Center Glen Allen (Richmond), VA 23059 (804) 727-1405 Workshop Leader: No Romance without Finance - The Blessings from Fiscal Leadership God's Way Sessions III and IV 27 Mount Gilead Baptist Church Bishop William M. Dawson 8660 Pocanhontas Trail Williamsburg, VA 23185 (757) 229-4654 Booksigning after10am morning worship services OCTOBER 3 2009 Capital BookFest "Strengthening Families through Reading" Borders Books & Music 931A Capital Centre Blvd./ Boulevard at Capital Centre Largo, MD 20774 Workshop Leader: Everything U Wanted to Know about Getting Published (703) 371-4325 / (301) 499-2173 www.capitalbookfest.org 10:00am to 7:00pm 14-18 2009 Frankfurt Book Fair Messegel?nde Ludwig-Erhard-Anlage 1 60327 Frankfurt am Main Germany 9:00am to 6:30pm each day +49 (0) 69 2102-0 or (480) 966-3998 **Book series represented by Riggins International Rights Services, Inc.** 17 The Upward Way Christian Bookstore Writer?s Workshop 101 5851 York Road Baltimore, MD (410) 464-9550 Panelist: Self-Publishing Basics Noon to 2:30pm www.kimyjackson.org 24-26 Refuge Church Ministries Pastor Phyllis Smotherson, Refuge I Pastor Dr. V. Keith Brown, Refuge II 15885 Commerce Court Upper Marlboro, MD 20774 (301) 430-7390 2009 Men's Retreat 4-H Retreat Center Clinton, MD Luncheon Speaker - noon to 1:00pm NOVEMBER 14 Jack and Jill of America, Inc. Southern Mother's Cluster "Empowering Our Youth to Excel through Leadership & Service in Our Communities" McLean Hilton Hotel 7920 Jones Branch Drive McLean (Tyson's Corner), VA (703) 847-5000 Booksales and signings throughout the day 9:00am to 4:45pm 20 Borders Books & Music 931A Capital Centre Boulevard Largo, MD 20774 (301) 499-2173 Booksigning and Discussion - 5:30pm to 7:30pm 21 Borders Express The Mall @ Columbia 10300 Little Patuxent Pkwy. Columbia, MD 21044 (410) 730-6990 Booksigning - 1:00pm to 3:00pm 28 Agape Christian Bookstore Writer's Workshop 101: Self-Publishing 10846 Warwick Boulevard Newport News, VA 23601 (757) 595-6279 Booksigning to follow ? noon to 2:15pm DECEMBER 3 Potomac Adventist Book and Health Food Store 12004 Cherry Hill Road Silver Spring, MD 20904 (301) 572-0700 Booksigning - 5:30pm to 7:30pm 5 Borders Books & Music 1201 Hayes Street Pentagon City, VA 22202 (703) 418-0166 Booksigning - 1:00pm to 3:00pm (Cancelled - SNOW/ICE) 8 Borders Books & Music 931A Capital Centre Boulevard Largo, MD 20774 (301) 499-2173 Booksigning and Discussion - 5:30pm to 7:30pm 12 Barnes & Noble Booksellers Towson Circle 1 Esat Joppa Road, Suite 100 Towson, MD 21286 (410) 296-7021 Booksigning - 1:00pm to 3:00pm 24 Borders Express 6725 Springfield Mall Apringfield, VA 22150 (703) 971-9443 Booksigning - 11:00am to 3:00pm 27-29 2009 National Association of the Church of God (Anderson, IN) Annual Joint Conference (Men/Women/Youth) Marriott Wardman Park Hotel 2660 Woodley Road, NW Washington, DC 20008 (202) 328-2000 Workshop Leader: Creating Legacy - A Dad's Plan for Raising Children 11:00am to 12:30pm Booksignings throughout the day (28th and 29th)