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Electa Rome Parks

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About Me

Electa Rome Parks, one of the rising stars in contemporary fiction, is the author of the best-selling novels The Ties That Bind and Loose Ends, which were originally self-published through her own company, Novel Ideal Publishing and Editorial Services Company.After successfully self-publishing her debut novels, New American Library (NAL), a division of Penguin Group, bought the rights. Mrs. Parks signed a three-book deal with New American Library. Her first novel, The Ties that Bind, was re-released in October 2004, and Loose Ends was re-released in November 2004. Both books were immediately chosen as Black Expressions Book Club selections and embraced as Books of the Month by book clubs across the country. A third manuscript, Almost Doesn't Count, which was immediately chosen as the main selection for Black Expressions Book Club, was released in August 2005.Soon after, Electa signed her second book deal with Penguin Group/New American Library. Her latest projects are Ladies' Night Out (NAL, January 2007) and These Are My Confessions (HarperCollins, July 2007).For more information visit her online at www.electaromeparks.com or www.myspace.com/thesearemyconfessions2007

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My Interests

writing, reading, going to the movies and plays, shopping, indulging in pampering myself, traveling, enjoying life, family and friends

I'd like to meet:

I would like to meet: avid readers, book club members, writers of all genres, agents, and people who work in the literary or publishing arena.TOXIC-Britney Spears
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Music:

I listen to mostly R and B and hip-hop. Some of my favorites are Mary J. Blige, Usher, Beyonce, Alicia Keys, Fergie, Neo, Floetry, TI, 50 Cent, Ludacris and the list goes on and on. . .ole school and gospel.

Movies:

If I wrote down every movie I enjoy, my list would go for days and days. Here are a few of my favorites:The Best Man, Jason's Lyric, Poetic Justic, Soul Food, Forest Gump, Boyz in the Hood, Beaches, An Officer and a Gentleman, A Soldier's Story, The Sixth Sense, Big Mama's House I and II, any scary movie (Halloween, Final Destination, Friday the 13th).

Television:

My favorites are:Sex and the City, Law and Order, any old comedy shows, Sanford and Son, The Jeffersons, All in the Family, Andy Griffith, America's Next Top Model, The Bernie Mac Show, Everybody Hates Chris, Oprah Winfrey, Girlfriends.

Books:

My books: THE TIES THAT BIND, LOOSE ENDS, ALMOST DOESN'T COUNT, LADIES' NIGHT OUT and THESE ARE MY CONFESSIONS.


Other books I enjoy are by authors Eric Jerome Dickey, Terry McMillan, Kimberla Lawson Roby, Carl Weber and many, many more contemporary authors. . . too many to name. ******************Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, "Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous?"Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God. Your playing small doesn't serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you. We are all meant to shine, as children do. We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. It is not just in some of us; it is in everyone.As we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.*****************For a long time it had seemed to me that life was about to begin - real life. But there was always some obstacle in the way, something to be gotten through first, some unfinished business, time still to be served, a debt to be paid. Then life would begin. At last it dawned on me that these obstacles were my life. *******************Happiness is a journey, not a destination. So, work like you don't need money. Love like you've never been hurt and Dance like no one's watching.

Heroes:

My heroes are my mom, Dot, who fought a fierce battle before she died of breast cancer, my Uncle Robert, and every day people who make a difference in the lives of others without asking for anything in return.

My Blog

Look whos out & about

Listen on Thursday, May 15th at 9:30 ET as I talk with relationship guru, Mr. Dedan Tolbert, host of "The Dedan Tolbert Show". www.blogtalkradio.com/DedanTolbertCall in with questions to 646-200-0366*...
Posted by Electa Rome Parks on Fri, 16 May 2008 05:30:00 PST

WE ARE THE ONES WE’VE BEEN WAITING FOR! WE CAN CHANGE THE WORLD!

YES WE CAN! OBAMA for President! Please, please view this...so very powerful! http://www.dipdive.com/dip-politics/wato/  ...
Posted by Electa Rome Parks on Wed, 07 May 2008 07:53:00 PST

What is the one thing that no one knows about Electa Rome Parks? Listen to my interview.

Hey everybody, Check out my interview with Radiah of Urban-Reviews! We talked about my writing career, my latest book, the industry in general. . . well, just tune in. It was so much fun! Audio Interv...
Posted by Electa Rome Parks on Sat, 16 Feb 2008 09:13:00 PST

Check out my interview!!!

If you missed it, it's not too late to check out my interview with  Tina Brooks Mckinney of Blog Talk Radio. Enjoy. http://www.blogtalkradio.com/tinabrooksmckinney...
Posted by Electa Rome Parks on Wed, 12 Dec 2007 06:12:00 PST

It's About to Get Hot!!!!!

..> ..> REAL TALK WITH TINA BROOKS MCKINNEY It's about to get hot so just leave your inhibitions at the door! Join us December 11, 2007 as we talk with:   Electa Rome Parksauthor ofLadies' Ni...
Posted by Electa Rome Parks on Sun, 15 Jul 2007 12:40:00 PST

Every Woman Should Have. . . by Maya Angelou

A WOMAN SHOULD HAVE ... enough money within her control to move out and rent a place of her own, even if she never wants to or needs to... A WOMAN SHOULD HAVE .. something perfect to wear if the emplo...
Posted by Electa Rome Parks on Wed, 03 Oct 2007 07:01:00 PST

Everything you wanted to know about Pisces

The Birth Sign of Pisces is ruled by Neptune. The Pisces symbol, featuring a pair of fish swimming head to tail in a circle is representative of life after death or reincarnation. Pisces are governed ...
Posted by Electa Rome Parks on Sun, 02 Sep 2007 05:33:00 PST

Share your Ladies Night Out stories!!!

Hey ladies, This one is for you: It's time to share your ladies' night out stories. You know the juicy ones that you and your girlfriends swore to take to your graves. You know how it goes: You are ou...
Posted by Electa Rome Parks on Sun, 02 Sep 2007 05:13:00 PST

First Loves

FIRST LOVES I remember HIM as if it was only yesterday. I can picture his face and smile as clearly as I recognize my own. I guess it's true what they say about your first love---you never forget t...
Posted by Electa Rome Parks on Sat, 07 Jul 2007 11:29:00 PST

Find out why it's hot. . . LADIES' NIGHT OUT

Ladies' Night Outby Electa Rome Parks Readers are cordially invited, the second Saturday of the month, to Ladies' Night Out.  No R.S.V.P is required---just leave your inhibitions at the door.&nbs...
Posted by Electa Rome Parks on Sat, 23 Jun 2007 11:56:00 PST