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Alice Walker “reading” Plastered in Pretty by N.C. Marks - May 22, 2019 - 6:45:42 AM

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“I’m reading Pretty and I’m loving it. It’s fresh, you are writing for these times. I also like the fact that you spoke in your language,” said acclaimed USA author Alice Walker to Vincentian writer N.C. Marks about her new novel, Plastered in Pretty.

One of the world’s noted authors reading and commenting on the new book by a totally new novelist from the Caribbean? “Priceless. Graciously generous comments from a revolutionary writer,” said Lasana M. Sekou, projects director here at HNP, the book’s publisher.

The writers met last weekend at the Anguilla Literary Festival, where the Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist and poet, Alice Walker, was the keynote speaker on May 18, at Paradise Cove Resort. N.C. Marks was a guest writer and panelist at the Lit Fest...
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Talk Show Host Kirk ‘Mr. Matters of The Heart’ Johnson releases first book - May 16, 2019 - 10:51:58 AM

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Bahamian talk show host and university academic advisor, Kirk Johnson has released his first book, My Heart Matters: Making a Comeback After Love Breaks Your Heart. The publication debuts just as Johnson, “Mr. Matters of the Heart,” revealed plans to relaunch his popular radio show “Matters of the Heart” in 2019.

Johnson’s talk show was a hit in The Bahamas, where he went live to moderate lively discussions on family, relationships, grief, personal growth, and other human-interest topics. He continues to inspire through his social media platforms as a relationship educator and persistence coach.
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Campbell endorses ‘courage’ behind "Revelations of a Silent Heart" - May 1, 2019 - 2:38:51 PM

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Minister of Social Services and Urban Development, the Hon. Frankie A. Campbell, recently endorsed the effort behind the book “Revelations of a Silent Heart” by literally “putting his money where his mouth is” and purchasing the first five copies of the book during its launch on Friday (April 26).

Minister Campbell said he will undertake a number of other initiatives to further assist the book’s author, Mr. Kevin Eldon Cartwright....
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JoAnn Callendar presents a copy of her book to the Governor General - May 1, 2019 - 10:30:37 AM

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Noted musician, Mrs. JoAnn Callender paid a courtesy call upon Her Excellency the Most Hon. Dame Marguerite Pindling, Governor General, and presented her with a copy of her book, "Breastless Beauty," at Government House on Monday, April 29, 2019.  

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Blind author releases first book - Apr 15, 2019 - 12:50:37 PM

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New author Kevin Cartwright has released “Revelations of a Silent Heart”, his first in a series of books that he hopes would touch hearts and ignite love and passion in readers. He describes the book as “a brave compilation of various moods of poetry and prose that speak about life, love, risks and the courage to face head on whatever life throws at him”. Readers will see life and live through the eyes of a blind man.

There are 75 heartfelt poems laid out in the book, which is divided into three sections – Honey-sweet Passions of Love; Bitter-sweet Potions of Heartbreak; and Refreshing Cocktails of Love...
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Eva Joyce presents copies of her books to the Governor General - Feb 26, 2019 - 4:36:40 PM

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Mrs. Eva Joyce presented Governor General, Her Excellency the Most Hon. Dame Marguerite Pindling with copies of her books, "Rekindling the Fire within," "Hidden Treasures," and "The Journey Home" during a courtesy call at Government House on Tuesday, February 26, 2019. 

(BIS Photo/Letisha Henderson)...
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The Governor General Hosts Private Book Signing with HRH Princess Michael of Kent - Feb 18, 2019 - 11:45:23 PM

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Governor General, Her Excellency the Most Hon. Dame Marguerite Pindling hosted a Private Book  Signing with Her Royal  Highness Princess Michael of Kent in Celebrating Women International, at Government House, Saturday afternoon.  Also present was Mrs. Patricia Minnis, wife of Prime Minister the Most Hon. Dr. Hubert Minnis.  Princess Michael of Kent in her autobiography, "A Cheetah's Tale," tells of growing up in Mozambique, raising a cheetah called Tess, and the incredible bond that can exist between humans and animals...
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Bahamian fashion icon Flo Miller launches book - Feb 15, 2019 - 10:27:51 AM

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Return to Mango Hill is about the life of Sammie, a young girl growing up on Mango Hill with her family and siblings.  A bright eyed, inquisitive child with big dreams, Sammie’s life would take her from the powder white beaches of The Bahamas to the hustle and bustle of New York to the land of love and art, France to the fashion mecca, Italy.

Launched this month on Amazon.com the book, Return to Mango Hill, a novel written by Bahamian fashion icon Flo Miller is an exciting page turner with rave reviews. For the author...
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UB Professor Dr. Giavana Jones Launches First Book - Jan 22, 2019 - 4:14:43 PM

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“For many of us there is no easy way to let go. We just have to let it go,” explains Dr. Giavana Jones known as Dr. Gia to many of her clients. She candidly shares why most women often feel overwhelmed and are expected to juggle all the demands of life simultaneously with a smile.  However, the pressures of life often bring fear of not meeting the expectations of others and/or not accomplishing all goals set. “I have learned that life keeps moving. Yes, those persons will be disappointed, but they will figure it out. People adjust and it is okay.”

One of Dr. Gia’s quests in life is to see people on the journey to healing and wholeness. With a Masters in Mental Health Counseling from Palm Beach Atlantic University and a Masters and Ph.D. in Applied Social Psychology from University of Windsor, Canada...
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Photographer To Host Holiday Book Signing at Oasis - Dec 11, 2018 - 5:51:15 PM

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Those in love with Eleuthera and all of its charms will have an opportunity to meet and talk with Italian photographer Alessandro Sarno who captured the idyllic beauty of the island in his newly released photo book, Eleuthera: The Garden of Freedom and its complimenting travel guide, White Bull on the Highway.

Sarno will host a book signing from 11 to 1pm Saturday at Oasis Furniture, the boutique home and décor store downstairs from Club One Fitness Centre in Sandyport’s Plaza...
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Photographer Hosts Book Signing for Eleuthera - Nov 27, 2018 - 10:16:04 AM

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If a picture is worth a thousand words Italian photographer Alessandro Sarno said a mouth full in his coffee table, photo book, Eleuthera: The Garden of Freedom and its complimenting travel guide, White Bull on the Highway – a beautiful way for armchair travelers to explore the idyllic island and for locals to rediscover favored hideaways.

The official book launch and signing for Sarno’s latest photographic work, the second in his island series, is set for Wednesday at the National Art Gallery of The Bahamas at 6:30 pm.

Inspired by an island celebrated the world over for its beautiful pink sand beaches, Sarno’s book pays homage to Eleuthera...
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Plastered in Pretty by N.C. Marks, a new pop culture novel from St. Vincent & the Grenadines - Nov 26, 2018 - 8:34:01 PM

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Plastered in Pretty by N.C. Marks is a new pop culture novel published here by House of Nehesi Publishers (HNP).

Marks, from St. Vincent and the Grenadines, has written a “ferocious depiction” of a world dominated by social media appearances, said Gerty Dambury, a Prix Carbet author based in France.

Plastered in Pretty is “a dystopian tale set in a Caribbean paradise. Facebook and Instagram are virtual religious icons. A pyromaniac burns a new-born in the late night, and civil servants chat only via WhatsApp,” said HNP president Jacqueline Sample... 
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Book Launch of The Black Prince of Grant's Town: Life of a Bahamian Hero - Nov 19, 2018 - 7:43:33 AM

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Felicity L. Johnson, Author. Launch date:  Sunday, December 2nd 2018 from 2-4pm at Doongalik Studios, #20 Village Road.

The Black Prince of Grant’s Town is a biography / memoir of Johnson’s father, Basil L. I. Johnson, C.B.E., D.F.M (1920 – 2004). Basil Johnsons’ life is a walk through our nation’s history spanning 80 plus years of significant change.  The book provides invaluable insight into important events such as unionism and the 1958 General Strike, the Bahamas’ involvement in World War II, The Electricity Department and the treatment of World War II veterans by the Government of the Day.
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Rev. Dr. Philip Rahming presents copy of his recent book to Governor General of The Bahamas - Oct 23, 2018 - 2:28:10 PM

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Rev. Dr. Philip Rahming presented a copy of his recent book, 'The Unsigned, Undelivered Letter,' in a courtesy call on Governor General, Her Excellency the Most Hon. Dame Marguerite Pindling at Government House on Tuesday, October 23, 2018. 

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Bahamian FMU student writes about Michelle Obama in co-authored book - Sep 27, 2018 - 9:48:41 PM

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A former student of the Grand Bahama Catholic High School, Freeport, Grand Bahama, and now a senior at Florida Memorial University, Charleigha Knowles is certainly making her mark as her writings have been included in the book, "Michelle Obama’s Impact on African American Women and Girls."

The edited collection explores how First Lady Michelle Obama "gradually expanded and broadened her role by engaging in social, political and economic activities which directly and indirectly impacted the lives of the American people, especially young women and girls. The volume responds to the various representations of Michelle Obama ...
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Emily Osadebay presents book to Bahamas Governor General - Jun 6, 2018 - 2:09:59 PM
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Governor General Her Excellency Dame Marguerite Pindling was presented a book entitled, “The Journey” by Mrs. Emily Osadebay on June 4, 2018, in the Drawing Room of Government House.

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Fantasies – Love-making poems by Fabian Badejo, “a grown-up” book launching at St. Martin Book Fair 2018 - May 29, 2018 - 4:30:37 PM
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Fantasies – Love-making poems by Fabian Adekunle Badejo has just been published here by House of Nehesi Publishers (HNP), said the indie press president Jacqueline Sample.

The newest book by Badejo, a well-known St. Martin writer, is “A grown-up literary confection that does what verse written by men seems to seldom do these days,” said author and journalist Sharon Leach of the Jamaica Observer newspaper...
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Sean McWeeney presents book to Bahamas Governor General - Apr 17, 2018 - 6:31:03 PM

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Sean McWeeney presented a copy of his book "Breaching the Gates" to Governor General Her Excellency Dame Marguerite Pindling during a courtesy call at Government House on Monday, April 16, 2018.

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Veteran journalist and photographer Eric Rose presents his book to Bahamas Governor General - Oct 31, 2017 - 7:25:30 PM

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Veteran Journalist and Photographer Eric Rose presented a copy of his book, Poetry of A Life Renewed, to Her Excellency Dame Marguerite Pindling, Governor General, during a courtesy call at Government House, Tuesday, October 31, 2017.

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Dr. Leon Higgs presents a copy of his book to the Governor General - Oct 27, 2017 - 10:54:36 AM

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Dr. Leon Higgs presented a copy of his book, Barefoot to the Boardroom, to Governor General Her Excellency Dame Marguerite Pindling (centre) in a courtesy call at Government House on Wednesday, October 25, 2017, accompanied by Mrs. Higgs (right).

(BIS Photo/Letisha Henderson)...

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