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* Registration for this event is now closed. If you have any questions please call TaNisha at 913-634-1116. Thanks!
KC Girlfriends Book Club 3rd Annual Literary Retreat
June 12th at 11 AM
Holiday In at the Plaza, One East 45th St, KCMO
Kendra Norman Bellamy (c)
Award Winning, National Bestselling Author
Founder of KNB Publications LLC
Archuleta Chisolm (l)
Poet, Author, Speaker and Founder and Director of Artfully Speaking and Inspired Soul, Inc
Rachelle Law (r)
Author, Speaker and Founder of How Come, How Long Foundation
About the Speakers:
Kendra Norman-Bellamy is the founder of KNB Publications LLC and is the award-winning, national bestselling author of more than one dozen faith-based titles.
Beginning her literary career in 2002 as a self-published writer, Kendra’s works are currently made available through the respected publishers of Kimani Press, Moody Publishers, and Urban Books. She and her titles have been featured in Essence, Upscale, EKG Literary, and HOPE for Women magazines, to name a few. She is a member of the national organization, American Christian Fiction Writers.
Kendra is the founder of two online writer’s groups: The Writer’s Hut and The Writers Cocoon Focus Group which are cyberspace havens for established writers and aspiring writers respectively. In addition, she is the visionary of Cruisin’ For Christ, a groundbreaking at-sea ministry (cruise), that celebrates Christian artists and artistries. Most recently, Kendra introduced the I Shall Not Die motivational ministry whose primary focus is to empower people with God-inspired faith, hope, and determination.
A native of West Palm Beach, Florida, Kendra spent most of her formative years in South Georgia where she attended Valdosta State University and graduated with honors from Valdosta Technical College. She currently resides in Stone Mountain, Georgia with her family and is an active member of the Iota Phi Lambda Sorority, Inc.
Archuleta Chisolm is a sought-after poet and speaker and also the author of Heaven Knows Your Existence. She inspires readers and audiences with her down-to-earth style to become more of themselves and live with purpose. Her on-line newsletter is read by thousands each month, and she is currently working on her next two poetry book projects. Archuleta has spoken at various church events, community health fairs, women’s groups, book clubs, facilitated career and scholarship workshops for students, and presented spoken word for local events. She has been featured in The Sun Times, The National Library of Poetry, and the on-line magazine, The Nubian Chronicles. Archuleta formed Artfully Speaking 2006, which provides various programs and self-improvement opportunities, as well as coaching for aspiring authors.
A native of Kansas City, the former radio show host served eight years in the United States Army Reserve. Archuleta holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from DeVry University, and an MBA degree from Baker University.
Rachelle Law is the founder of How Come, How Long, a Domestic Violence Foundation established for the purpose of providing spiritual and educational information, inspiration and awareness of domestic violence abuse by means of seminars and workshops. Rachelle has decided to take her passion for stopping domestic violence and has decided to take one more step by writing a memoir about her experiences. Her book will be released in 2010.
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* If you were having problems registering sometime in March, the issue have been addressed and you should be able to register with no problems now. Please email TaNisha Webb at tlwebb@kcgirlfriendsbookclub.com if you have any issues immediately. Thank you and we look forward to seeing you at the literary retreat in June!
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Sat, Jun 12, 2010 at 11:00 AM CST |
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Sat, Jun 12, 2010 at 3:00 PM CST |
Location & Address
Holiday Inn at the Plaza
One East 45th Street
Kansas City, MO
United States-64111 |
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KC Girlfriends 3rd Annual Literary Retreat
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Sat, Jun 12, 2010 at 11:00 am to 3:00 pm
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KC Girlfriends Book Club |
The KC Girlfriends Book Club was established in 2002. The Literary Retreat is in it's 3rd year in existence and is intended to connect avid readers, book clubs, aspiring and established authors; locally and regionally.
Last year was the first year that the KC Girlfriends Book Club opened the literary retreat to the public, where they had authors J.D. Mason, Brian W. Smith and Ebony Farashuu as their featured authors.
This year the KC Girlfriends Book Club will be partnering with the Chocolate Pages Book Club to host the literary retreat. Please be sure to join us for a wonderful book discussion with Kendra Norman Bellamy, thought-provoking speak by Rachelle Law, giveaways, lunch and networking! |
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