(Sat. Jan. 11th) "Mississippi Reads" Discusses THE SINNERS' GARDEN by William Sirls

Conversations Media Group President Cyrus Webb is excited to announce his pick for Conversations Book Club online and in-person discussions during the month of January 2014.

"My goal during 2014 is to introduce the world to book that are not just engaging but make the reader think and feel something," says Webb, 38. Over the years he has been able to learn lessons from fiction and non-fiction titles, and he believes the same is true for others as well.

Webb's choice for the month of January 2014 is sure to have lovers of Fiction and Non-Fiction alike coming together to discuss it: THE SINNERS' GARDEN by William Sirls (published by Thomas Nelson).

"William Sirls has a way of telling a story that not only engages the reader but brings them into each situation," Webb explains.



The Mississippi chapter of Conversations Book Club will meet at Appetizers Restaurant (3000 Hwy 80 E * Pearl, MS) on Sat. January 11th @ 1p.m. Then on Thursday Jan. 16th @ 8p.m. et (7p.m. ct/5p.m. pt) Webb will moderate an hour discussion on Conversations LIVE about the book, taking calls and sharing dialogue online at www.blogtalkradio.com/conversationslive. Finally Webb and Nebo Media Group President Charles Clark will discuss THE SINNERS' GARDEN on Sat. January 25th @ 1p.m. et (12p.m. ct/10a.m. pt) on "Conversation Pieces" (another Conversations LIVE Radio production) at www.blogtalkradio.com/conversation-pieces.

Read Webb's review of the book on Amazon here.

For more information contact Cyrus Webb at cawebb4@juno.com or call 601. 896.5616. You can also stay in contact with other events with Conversations and Cyrus Webb at www.conversationsbookclub.com and www.cyruswebbpresents.com.

(Sat. April 13th) "Mississippi Reads" Welcomes Author Glenda L. Hunter

(Saturday, April 13, 2013) Conversations Book Club, in association with "Mississippi Reads" is pleased to welcome author Glenda Hunter to discuss her book AN UNSPEAKABLE SECRET.

The meeting will take place on Saturday, April 13th @ Appetizers Restaurant (3000 Hwy 80 E * Pearl, MS) beginning @ 1p.m. Hunter will discuss not only what led her to write the book but what she hopes those who read it are able to get from it.

AN UNSPEAKABLE SECRET talks about Glenda Hunter's own history of abuse but also the Multiple Personality Disorder she developed as a result of it. Conversations Book Club President Cyrus Webb hopes the discussion will help others know not only what you can survive but that you are not alone in what you are going through.

Admission to the event is free, however, food specials as well as copies of Hunter's book will be available.

For more information contact Cyrus Webb at cawebb4@juno.com or 601.896.5616. You can also visit www.mississippireads.com.

(Fri. Feb. 22, 2013) Indianola High School Welcomes Texas Author's Message of Hope

(Friday, February 22, 2013) Conversations Book Club brings its "Mississippi Reads" campaign back to Gentry High School in Indianola, MS today beginning @ 1p.m. with a special guest Shane Gregory aka Mr. Mean Mug. Visiting from Dallas, TX,  Mean Mug spent almost a decade in prison. Before his release he wrote his first book TATTOO TEARS. Today he will share how his belief in himself and learning from his mistakes is making a difference in his life and those of others.

"Mr. Mean Mug is the perfect example of what all of us can do," says book club President Cyrus Webb. He will b discussing the selection of the month BE REAL AND GREAT NOW with the members of the book club at the school as well as introducing Mean Mug as the guest speaker. "I know the students of Gentry High School will be inspired by him and what he has done to make his life better."

For more information contact Cyrus Webb at cawebb4@juno.com or 601.896.5616. Details can also be found at www.mississippireads.com.

Bestselling author Treasure Blue's Visit to MS: MISSION ACCOMPLISHED!

Two words summarize Cash Money Content bestselling author Treasure Blue's 2 day tour stop in Mississippi promoting his new book FLY BETTY: AMAZING.

Hosted by Conversations Book Club President and Mississippi native Cyrus Webb the author visited with fans in Jackson, Indianola, Ridgeland, Pearl and Brandon, each stop proving more thrilling than the last.

It made such an impact on Blue that he exclaimed at the end of day 2 that this was "the most memorable moment of his literary career."

It all began on Friday, February 8, 2013 at the Bolden-Moore Library in Jackson, MS where Blue was invited by librarian Ms. McCoy to meet with the young book club that met at the library.

Surrounded by about 80 kids Treasure Blue experienced a first: reading books to a younger audience.

Afterwards it was on to Gentry High School in Indianola, MS where Cyrus Webb has a chapter of his new book club "Mississippi Reads".

Treasure Blue met with the book club members, sharing his personal story as well as inspiring them to think now about the future.

 "What are you doing now to live the life you want," he asked. After some engaging back-and-forth, Webb and Blue shared gifts from Cash Money Content with the book club and then headed to the gym where Blue was greeted by 450 high school students ready to hear from him.

During the discussion with the student body Blue shared some of the challenges of his own life and encouraged them to appreciate the gift of education and to be the best of themselves.

From there it was on to Ridgeland, MS where Blue met fans and sold out the inventory at Barnes and Noble within two hours.

The day ended at a meet and greet at Appetizers in Pearl, MS.

Day 2 of the tour began Saturday morning at Subway Restaurant inside of the Wal-Mart Supercenter in Pearl/Brandon.

There Blue was met by fellow authors and fans who had books for him to sign---and in the process he was able to sell out the inventory that Wal-Mart had on the shelves as well.

 

 

The final event of the tour took place at Books-A-Million in Jackson, MS where fans not just from Mississippi but Louisiana showed up to support the author.

 Copies of all of Blue's books were available, however, by the end of the day certain titles sold out.  This event was the most diverse of the tour, bringing out readers of all walks of life.

 

  Blue was also interviewed by the Jackson Advocate Newspaper during this top.

Fly Betty is available now wherever books are sold. Readers looking to stay in touch with Blue can do so personally at www.facebook.com/treasure.blue. You can also find him on Twitter at www.twitter.com/treasurewrites. 

Mississippi Welcomes Bestselling Author Treasure Blue, Feb. 8,9th

He has been one of Conversations Book Club President Cyrus Webb's favorite authors since 2007. Bestselling author Treasure Blue (Harlem Girl Lost, A Street Girl Named Desire and Keyshia and Clyde) will be visiting Mississippi THIS WEEK Feb. 8th and 9th with his new book FLY BETTY.

"It's an honor to work with Cash Money Content and Treasure Blue on this visit," says Webb. He has had the honor of working with Cash Money Content on bringing authors Wahida Clark as well as Ashley and JaQuavis to the Magnolia State. "Having Treasure with us in his first literary visit in the state is something we have been looking forward to.

Below is the public schedule:

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2013
9:30-10a.m. --- Bolden-Moore Public Library (1444 Wiggins Road * Jackson, MS)  601.922.6076
1-2 p.m.--- Gentry High School (801 B. B. King Road * Indianola, MS 38751)
4-6p.m. --- Barnes & Noble (1000 Highland Colony Parkway #3008, Ridgeland, MS 39157)
7:30p.m. --- Appetizers Restaurant (3000 Hwy 80 * Pearl MS)

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2013
9-10a.m. --- "Breakfast with Books" (Subway inside Wal-Mart Supercenter * Pearl, MS)
11-1:30p.m. --- Books A Million (4950 Hwy 55 N, Jackson, MS 39211)

FLY BETTY is available now. You can stay in contact with Treasure Blue on Twitter at https://twitter.com/Treasurewrites and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/treasureblues.readers.

Have any questions about this special visit? Contact Cyrus Webb at cawebb4@juno.com or 601.896.5616. You can also visit www.conversationsbookclub.com or www.mississippireads.com.

MISSISSIPPI READS and Author Joe Lee: MISSION ACCOMPLISHED!

(Saturday, January 12, 2013) Thanks to those who made the visit of author Joe Lee with "Mississippi Reads" literary event a success.

Conversations Book Club President Cyrus Webb got a chance to talk with Joe Lee about his newest book LAST CHANCE TEXACO as well as his literary journey.

For those who haven't had a chance to read Joe's newest read or may have missed one of his other titles feel free to visit www.dogwoodpress.com for more information.

To stay connected with Mississippi Reads visit www.mississippireads.com.

Cyrus Webb Introduces Mississippi Reads

Conversations Book Club President Cyrus Webb is excited to announce the launch of "Mississippi Reads" (www.mississippireads.com). "This is our way of not only celebrating Mississippi authors but events where those in Mississippi can discuss books," says Webb, 37.

Since 2006 Conversations Book Club has hosted over 100 authors events in MS, LA, TN, GA and TX---most of which have included Mississippi authors. "It's been important for me to include my home state that gave me my start," Webb says, "and I see this new site as a larger way to do that."

Through "Mississippi Reads" Webb will be spotlight the Magnolia State's literary talent and allow the site to be the place that discusses reads for each year.

The monthly Saturday meetings for "Mississippi Reads" will take place at Appetizers Restaurant (3000 Hwy 80 E) in Pearl, MS. The schedule for the year is as follows:

2013 MISSISSIPPI READS BOOK CLUB SELECTIONS (includes date of book discussion) 
(01/2013) "Last Chance Texaco" by Joe Lee (01/12/2013)
(02/2013) "A Dark Journey to a Light Future" by Tommie Mabry (02/09/2013)
(03/2013) "Married to Sin" by Darlene Collier with Meredith McGee (03/16/2013)
(04/2013) "An Unspeakable Secret" by Glenda Hunter (04/13/2013)
(05/2013) "A Crushed Rose" by Roszalia Ellen (05/11/2013)
(06/2013) "Sketchy" by Jason Lee Usry (06/15/2013)
(07/2013) "Way Beyond Pisgah" by Alean McIntyre Adams (07/13/2013)
(08/2013) "He Got That Package" by Anthony M. Ellis (08/17/2013)
(09/2013) "Rise Above: Conquering Adversities by Greg Little (09/14/2013)
(10/2013) "Hannibal" by Thomas Harris (10/12/2013)
(11/2013) "A Time To Kill" by John Grisham (11/09/2013)
(12/2013) "Borderline" by Nevada Barr (12/14/2013)

Meetings will take place at 1p.m. and will last about an hour. Each month is an opportunity to come together and discuss the book and the author and get the thoughts of those who attend each meeting. Admission is free, and in some instances the author will be in attendance.

The first meeting will take place on Saturday, January 12, 2013 at 1p.m. with author Joe Lee discussing his book LAST CHANCE TEXACO.

For more information about "Mississippi Reads" contact Cyrus Webb at cawebb4@juno.com or 601.896.5616. You can also stay abreast of all events at www.mississippireads.com.

Author E. V. Adams Visit To Rankin Co.: MISSION ACCOMPLISHED!

Conversations Book Club wishes to thank author E. V. Adams for allowing it to host a booksigning for her at the Pearl Public Library in Pearl, MS on Sat. March 17, 2012.

Adams' debut novel DARLING NIKKI was published in late February 2012, and already is available around the world in bookstores and online.


Conversations also thanks author Vershern Edwards for supporting the event and a fellow Mississippi author.

You can find additional information about E. V. Adams and her book on her website at www.evadams.com.