This was my third time attending The Indie Urban Lit Fest. Yeah, I made it through. I probably left an hour early; instead of five, I left around four. I normally stay until an event ends. However, since I am just getting back into the groove of me. Yes, me! I am listening to my body and what she says. Back to the festival and what this Talk Session is about. The festival was a huge success for me as a writer. I sold books and not only that; I networked and met some pretty aw

Third Annual Indie Urban Literature Festival, Richmond Virginia, June 23rd, Richmond Public Library

A FEW REVIEWS FOR *MY MOTIVATION* A. Kim L. Walton’s My Motivation pulls me in with her conflict-driven plot, from lovers’ quarrels to tragic events that befall the naïve but levelheaded protagonist, Sandra. Sandra is a self-aware young woman who overcomes a tragic event in high school that left her hanging by a thread. Though she is scarred from it, as a strong-willed person, she does not sit and stew on it. Also, raised and guided by strong grandparents, especially her Nann

Currently, I am in the process of building my platform. What platform do you say? The platform for my brand, books, and myself! Whether you are an indie author, or with a traditional publishing house. You have to build awareness for your books and yourself. I have to assume that a traditional publishing house will work with you to promote yourself and your books. Whereas; the self-published writer has to do all of the legwork for promoting and marketing of their brand themsel

FAQ~RULES AND REGULATIONS CHECK-IN: Starts at 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. (ALL VENDORS MUST CHECK-IN BY 10:30 a.m. at the latest). Vendors if you have not CHECKED IN, SPOKEN TO SBWC, alternatively, UNLOADED INTO YOUR SPACE BY 10:45 a.m., your space will (REASSIGNED), and you will not be refunded. Be on time. SPACE ASSIGNMENTS: Space assignment numbers will be given at the registration check-in. Volunteers will be assisting vendor with locating their space. UNLOADING: Vendors are al

I am sharing this email; on behalf of myself, and others who will be participating in this festival. The organizer is doing a wonderful job advertising, and with limited resources at that. So I am going to do my part as well. Whether you like Young Adult, Urban, Action, and so on. This festival is the time to support your local authors. RVA please come out on June 24th @ the main street library, and show your love. Kim This event is going to be HUGE. We are assembling the pro