August 2007
9 posts
The Block is HOT
In this edition, we have the writers of the online fictional series, YANNI’S BLOCK, Will Dawson and Yolie Jacobs. They shed some light on the characters, the new season (which begins TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 4th!) and the future of this online sensation that has been burning up the web for over two (2) years. In addition to Fave Fitness Tip #160 and CyberspaceageSoul, Jay Q and I try to find the...
Favecast LIVE (beta)
Since its inception, the Friday Favecast has evolved from a simple, one-man show to a semi-polished podcast with special guests and segments. I recently added a CALL ME function through Grand Central, which allows you to leave your thoughts on the FFC voicemail. The question in my mind is “what else can I do to entertain, encourage and uplift through this exciting media?” I feel that my recent...
Throwbacks
Before the Friday Favecast had its own site and a definitive format, it was just a simple blurb of audio I included on my blog. These favecasts were originally published on my VOX page and produced in my home studio in Alabama.
All of these favecasts are available in the archives; however, I thought it would be good to place them on their own page so you can listen to the evolution without...
Write On!
In this edition we get a chance to talk with award-winning author, Monica Jackson. She talks about her success in the traditional publishing world and her latest anthology, CREEPIN’ We also touched on the current state of African-American fiction and her passion for addressing the issue of domestic violence. In the JayQ+A, the question centers around “the roughneck versus the sensitive lover”...
FFC + Web 2.0
I’ve been thinking about how I can make the Friday Favecast more interactive. Thanks to the good people @ Grand Central, I now have a feature that will enable listeners/visitors of the site to leave a voicemail with their comments, thoughts, suggestions, etc. Here’s how it works: Click on the button below, enter your name and YOUR phone number and click the “Call Me” button on the bottom right. ...
Impervious
We’ve been showcasing great authors during this month and I’ve received some wonderful feedback. Their words have been inspiring to me as well…so inspiring that I’ve dusted off my jump drive to resume my own writing endeavors. I’m writing several short stories to be published in a collection I’ve entitled, Tales From the Impervious Emperor. This collection will feature twenty (20) short stories...
Writers + Podcasters
In this edition we explore the mind of ESSENCE MAGAZINE Best Selling Author, Shelia M. Goss. She was gracious enough to share her thoughts on making it in the literary world, the current state of African-American fiction and her new novel, Paige’s Web.
The Friday Favecast has been named a finalist for BEST PODCAST in the 2007 Black Weblog Awards. If you enjoy this show, please vote for the FFC...
Writers + the Readers that Love Them
In this edition we talk candidly with Linda Dominique Grosvenor (aka Princess Dominique), author of hot fiction titles such as The Hamptons and Pretty Boys. She breaks down the inspiration behind her non-fiction release of The Plural Thing: Spritually Preparing for your Soul Mate. She is an oustanding writer and entrepreneur who is down-to-earth and very inspiring. Ms.Grosvenor has a powerful...
BWAs + JayQ+A
In this edition we kick off the first week of nominations for the Black Weblog Awards by talking to the founder, Karsh, about how to vote, the nuances of this year’s awards process and how this national blog phenomenon seeks to bridge the various flavors of the African-American experience online. BE SURE TO VOTE FOR YOUR FAVORITE BLACK WEBLOGS BEFORE AUGUST 15TH!!! JayQ pulls no punches in his...
