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About Me


Small publishing company from Chicago that produces poetry books and novels meant to enrich, inspire and empower. Osbey Books offers short or long print runs to self-published authors, printing and publishing quality books from some of the world's newest and freshest voices. We seek original book manuscripts in the following genres: inspirational, poetry, fiction, and non-fiction titles.
We provide interior book formatting, marketing assistance, and links to literary organizations that will highlight debut authors. Taking the author from the initial stage of book production, through, a final finished product, we will ensure that authors not only get a book, but understand publishing basics.
In 2007, the company will be releasing more authors and work with youth, with youth publications with a focus on anthologies and youth-focused novels.
Osbey Books is now affiliated with the Chicago Women in Publishing Organization, Publisher's Marketing Association, and Small Publishers Network of North America. Our book titles are available via Books In Print, Ingram, and Bakers and Taylors. Wholesale orders can be placed through these channels for easy access to our books. Libraries stay tuned for details on how to get our titles this summer 2007.
Call us today and discuss your project at 1-877-838-0457.
ANNOUNCEMENT!
Speaking Me, Volume 1 will be a must have collection of thoughts of young writers between the ages of 10 through 18. Speaking ME is now accepting submissions for young poets, writers, and lyricists who are willing and ready to spill their thoughts on pages for all to see.
The collection is about expressions, healing, and positive vibes that will be creative and unique. The platform for this anthology is set the stage for young voices to express themselves through spoken word, lyricism and short stories that center around deeply reflective expressions of their souls and spirits. This collection seeks young writers who are unafraid of their pen and the stories that their pens can tell others.
SUBMISSIONS ARE NOW CLOSED!!! THANK YOU FOR YOUR WONDERFUL SUBMISSIONS, WE WILL ANNOUNCE SELECTED POETS BY JUNE 2007. The collection is being judged by several editors and authors who will be announced at a later date. I appreciate all the counselors, teachers, community centers, and schools who encouraged their youth to reach for their dreams by submitting their hard work.
All writers will be notified by June 1, 2007. This anthology is being published by Osbey Books.
NEW LITERARY STARS HIGHLIGHTED ON MY BLOG
Osbey Books blog http://www.mochasistah.blogspot.com will feature the following authors and aspiring writers: MsLovieLadie, Adra Young, Mirika Cornelius, Kisha Green and Kamryn Donovan. Stay tuned to the bulletins for more details and please support these authors as they climb the literary latter.
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My Interests


Writing, Publishing, Performance, Producing Books, Networking with artists and authors, Travelling, and attending literary symposiums or Book Fairs.

I'd like to meet:

WRITERS:Novelists, Poets, Publishing Companies, Book Clubs, Book Stores, Publicists, and any entrepreneurs for networking, and collaborations. If you are making things happen, then I want to meet and network with YOU.

Music:

Neo-Soul, Gospel, Alternative, Jazz, Blues, and Rhythm and Blues.

Movies:

Docu-dramas, horror, romance, dramas, comedies, foreign movies and interesting cartoons.

Television:

Heroes, SuperNanny, Dancing With the Stars, Kidnapped, House, CSI: Original and Miami, Grey's Anatomy, and public access channels.

Books:

Tears of a Woman - Mocha Sistah
Filled with over twenty-six heartwrenching, emotionally, uplifting poems,Mocha Sistah presents her most intimate collection of poetry to date, Tears of a Woman: The Light Within. This collection presents to the reader a journey of unconditional love tainted with realism and internal thoughts which spill on pages from her own pen. Tears of a Woman, shows you though there are tears that drop from the face, tears are cleansing in this life.
Liquid Kisses - Mocha Sistah
A lyrically scripted romance and poetry collection that fires up the dormant emotions from your soul, Liquid Kisses, is passionate in nature.
No Candles - MrTalley
The erotic book that renews the passion of couples to the point of kindling a smoldering relationship to a roaring flame. And excites new relationship to the point of intimacy through a common understanding of desires and passion.
My personal favorite books of all time:
The Color Purple, The Lady, Her Lover and Her Lord (T.D.Jakes), Soul of My Sisters (Dawn Marie Daniels and Candace Sandy), Smart Women Finish Rich (David Bach), More Totally Herotica (Marcy Sheiner),
The African American Writer's Handbook (Robert Fleming), The Insider's Guide to getting your book published: Agents, Editors and YOU (edited by Michelle Howry)
Sex Life (AA Clifford), Beneath the Silhouetted Rainbown (Marcel Townsend), Black Wax (e. dewayne gibson jr), When Love Cries (Felicia Madlock), Eyes of a Boy, Lips of a Man (Nii Parkes)
Nappyheaded Blackgirls (Kazembe), Kenyatta's Last Hit (Donald Goines), Death List (Donald Goines), Black Gangster (Donald Goines), Kenyatta's Escape (Donald Goines)
So Good (Venise Berry), Breaking the Cycle (Zane), Hot Water Pancakes (Naima Dawson), Bare Essence: The Soul of Me (Floyd Boykins, Jr.)
Strong Black Woman: and other poems about life experiences (Yolanda Jackson), and Make Some Noise: A Youth Poetry Anthology (edited by Terry A O'Neal).

Heroes:


Maya Angelou, Bob Marley, Rosa Parks, Martin Luther King, Ruby Dee, Spike Lee, Linetia Hudgins, Diane Williams, Oprah Winfrey, Gwendolyn Brooks, Mrs. McLin, My Mother, Librarians, Teachers, Positive Spirits that are in the world to make a change and difference in the lives of others, especially in the community and with youth development programs.

My Blog

Slow Down Chile You don't know: EXCERPT from Cause I Can

Like Joie, she thought she knew it all when Eric asked her for a hand in marriage. She was eighteen and Eric was twenty-two. She was barely out of high school when Eric wanted to move to Chicago, IL. ...
Posted by Osbey Books on Thu, 10 May 2007 02:44:00 PST

Book Event: Dr. Horace R Hall

Book Talk Mentoring Young Men of Color:Meeting the Needs of African American and Latino StudentsBy Horace R. Hall May 10, starting at 5:30, in Levan 100 Come meet the author, discuss the book, and lea...
Posted by Osbey Books on Wed, 09 May 2007 05:45:00 PST

Coming Soon

No Candles will be available on Amazon.comCause I Can, edition 2 will be available soon (June 2007)New Titles this summer - Collections of a See Through Soul: Portraits by Onika Pascal and Growing P...
Posted by Osbey Books on Mon, 07 May 2007 10:38:00 PST

Author Event: MrTalley - Sunday, May 13th

RAW Secrets: Mr. Talley, Percy Wells, David AN Jackson featuring FoFeet with the Charlie Brown Band & more May 13, 2007 @ Legacy Books and Cafe, 5249 Delmar, St. Louis 314.862.4226About MrTalley: MrTa...
Posted by Osbey Books on Tue, 08 May 2007 07:28:00 PST

Buy a Book Today

Buy....any book in the E-Store. No Candles is available also. Visit the Osbey E-Bookstore!More links for Osbey Books coming shortly. Thanks much!Osbey Books...
Posted by Osbey Books on Mon, 07 May 2007 09:36:00 PST

Speaking Me: Behind The Scenes

On all levels, this project has been in my head for 3 years. I just never had the time (or so I thought) to complete it. I created this to publish young writers. I get asked every year (in class) how ...
Posted by Osbey Books on Thu, 03 May 2007 10:08:00 PST

May Publishing Workshop - May 19th

Hello all, I am excited to report that I will be presenting a youth publishing workshop at Mayor Daley's Book Club Spring Conference. It will be held on Saturday, May 19th, 2007. This conference will...
Posted by Osbey Books on Wed, 02 May 2007 02:00:00 PST

Book Review: Affairs To Remember

Book: Affairs to RememberAuthor: Andrea LandryPublisher: PublishAmericaISBN 1-4241-6553-9Very married Kenisia Blitch reflects on the loves in her life, in the lengthy debut by Andrea Landry. As Kenis...
Posted by Osbey Books on Wed, 02 May 2007 12:09:00 PST

Need a hot read? Download No Candles $6

Now, you know you wanna do it. So go right ahead and indulge yourself. No Candles by MrTalley is waiting for your grubbly little hands to pamper with passion. Download for $6.60 or purchase a full cop...
Posted by Osbey Books on Mon, 30 Apr 2007 10:39:00 PST

Intern needed - Deadline: August 2007

Speaking Me, A Youth Anthology published by Osbey Books seeks an intern or youth volunteer to assist with internet marketing, and associated administrative or other duties relating to the publishing o...
Posted by Osbey Books on Sun, 29 Apr 2007 05:36:00 PST