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Crown Holders Transmedia and EDC Creations Media Group are a marketing, branding, and PR firm that specializes in Internet book promotions, Internet 3.0 marketing campaigns for artists in film and music, brand coaching and RSS feed syndication for small to medium-size businesses, new authors and individuals.
Transmedia storytelling is the technique of telling a single story or story experience across multiple platforms and formats using current digital technologies. And we are the BEST of the BEST! We are dedicated to serving individuals and companies in need of creative and rewarding marketing strategies that will make their business grow. We can leverage the power of the new media, book club partnerships and Internet mediums to promote their books or business and its “brand" through effective marketing campaigns.
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EDC Creations Media Group is a Prince George's County, Maryland marketing, branding, and promotions firm that specializes in Internet book promotions, Internet 3.0 marketing campaigns, brand coaching and RSS feed syndication for small to medium-size businesses, new authors and individuals. Our award-winning team offers exceptional design, outstanding service and quick turnaround time without the high costs, impersonal attitude and expensive rates of a larger marketing agency. If you would like to expand your marketing territory, visit our website today: http://www.edc-creations.com
FEATURED AUTHORS, COACHES AND COMMUNITY LEADERS
Victoria Christopher Murray, Author, Editor and Co-founder of Brown Girls Books
Victoria Christopher Murray always knew she would become an author, even as she was taking an unlikely path to that destination. A native of Queens, Victoria first left New York to attend Hampton University where she majored in Communication Disorders. After graduating, Victoria attended New York University where she received her MBA.
Victoria spent ten years in Corporate America before she tested her entrepreneurial spirit. She opened a Financial Services Agency for Aegon, USA where she managed the number one division for nine consecutive years. However, Victoria never lost the dream to write and when the “bug” hit her again in 1997, she answered the call.
Victoria originally self-published her first novel, Temptation and in 2000, Time Warner published that novel. Temptation made numerous best sellers list and remained on the Essence bestsellers list for nine consecutive months. In 2001, Temptation was nominated for an NAACP Image Award in Outstanding Literature.
Since Temptation, Victoria has written over twenty other adult novels, including: JOY, Grown Folks Business, The Ex Files, The Deal, the Dance and the Devil and the popular Jasmine Cox Larson Bush series.
With over one million books in print, Victoria is one of the country’s top African American contemporary authors.
Victoria has received numerous awards including the Golden Pen Award for Best Inspirational Fiction and the Phyllis Wheatley Trailblazer Award for being a pioneer in African American Fiction. Since 2007, Victoria has won nine African American Literary Awards for best novel, best Christian fiction and Author of the Year — Female. After four nominations, Victoria finally won an NAACP Image Award in Outstanding Literary Work for her social commentary novel, Stand Your Ground.
Several of Victoria’s novels have been optioned to become movies, including The Deal, the Dance and the Devil and the Ex Files series.
Victoria splits her time between Los Angeles and Washington D.C. In Los Angeles, she attends Bible Enrichment Fellowship International Church under the spiritual tutelage of Dr. Beverly “BAM” Crawford and she is a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority.
Stand Your Ground by Victoria Christopher Murray
From the #1 Essence bestselling and award-winning author Victoria Christopher Murray comes Stand Your Ground, a new novel about two women who are faced with the same tragedy. A black teenage boy is dead. A white man shot him. Was he standing his ground or was it murder?
The Seven Deadly Sins 3 Books...3 Movies...Coming to TV on Lifetime!
Lust: A Seven Deadly Sins Novel (The Seven Deadly Sins Book 1)
Envy: A Seven Deadly Sins Novel (The Seven Deadly Sins Book 2)
Greed: A Seven Deadly Sins Novel (The Seven Deadly Sins Book 3)
Wrath: A Seven Deadly Sins Novel (The Seven Deadly Sins Book 4)
Explore Books by Victoria Christopher Murray, Black Pearls Magazine 2015 Author of the Year
Victoria Christopher Murray goes to Lifetime Posted by Shadow and Act on February 26 2020
Joylynn M. Ross, Literary Consultant & Publishing Coach at Path To Publishing
From Joylynn M. Ross
I’m the author of Act Like an Author, Think Like a Business: Ways to Achieve Financial Literary Success, and a 22-year literary industry professional. I’ve written in multiple genres under the names Joylynn M. Jossel, JOY, E. N. Joy, and N. Joy. I’m an instructor at the "Act Like an Author, Think Like a Business" Conference held every September in Las Vegas. In addition to being a certified literary instructor and verified literary consultant, I’m the instructional content expert for Path To Publishing course curriculum and Head of Student Services for the Path To Publishing DIY MBA in Publishing Program.
Act Like an Author, Think Like a Business: Ways to Achieve Financial Literary Success by Joylynn M. Ross
There is more to being an author than writing, publishing, and selling a book. Many authors dive into the literary industry without first taking the time to learn the business side of being an author or how to navigate the waters of the literary industry.
With an ever-changing industry, mastering the art of financial literary success is something that can take years. But that is what this tool and resource is for; to shorten your learning curve so that you can start making money with your book and literary business now.
Authors should understand their full job description and how to maximize, optimize and monetize that title to help achieve literary success and financial literary success. Whether an author is traditionally or self-published, or has agent representation, their book is their business. The more authors learn the business of writing and publishing, the better relationship they will have with their agents, and the better partnership they will have with their publisher.
Publishers, large or small, that want their authors to have a better understanding of the business of being an author, and as a result bring in more revenue, providing this resource to your authors isn't an option, it's a necessity! The same goes for literary agents as well. The more informed the author is regarding the tasks they can implement and execute to generate book sales, the better this benefits the author, agent, and publisher.
About the Author
Joylynn M. Ross is a highly respected literary industry professional and publishing expert. With over 20 years of experience in the literary industry, Joylynn has been on almost every corner of the literary industry map. She's been traditionally published, self-published, a literary agent, ghostwriter, literary consultant, literary educator and course instructor, publishing coach, self-publishing companion, and editor. So who better to chauffeur you toward financial literary success? Nobody! So, hop in shotgun without the fear of getting lost, hitting a pothole, or getting stuck on the side of the road. You'll get to your final destination of financial literary success quicker than you could have without using this book as the vehicle to get you there.
Connecting the Dots Life Coaching with Terri Martinez
Terri Martinez is a blogger and author who writes under the pen name Terri D. She published her debut novel titled Yesterday’s Lies in 2011. Terri has since released four more novels and had a poem published as part of an anthology of poems about love titled Bubblin’ Brown Sugar. Terri’s most recent release titled, Passport Wife is a memoir. Although she continues to write, Terri is the Program Coordinator for Life Esteem Inc. In this role she coordinates the curriculum and training materials for the parenting programs offered through Life Esteem. She’s an active member of the advisory board and was very instrumental in the opening of the Life Esteem Holistic Wellness Center in December 2017.
In June of 2018, Terri started a Non-Profit Organization, A Blessing for You. Her non profit provides assistance to expectant and new mothers in need as well as providing training and connecting them to other community resources. Terri is a trained Chaplain assistant, Certified Recovery Specialist and Certified Life Coach. Terri offers life coaching services in person, via phone or video. Visit the Connecting the Dots Life Coaching website: https://connectingthedotsdiva.com
CONNECTING THE DOTS: YOUR PATHWAY TO LEARNING TO LOVE LIVING
Read article and listen to Terri's talk about how Learning to Connect Your Dots can help you learn how to love living your life.
It’s really about your values. What is important to you. What are your goals and aspirations? Some dots are larger or more important than others. Some dots change over time, some dots may become less important and die off whereas others may grow in importance in your life. Our dots are fluid. As we grow and learn the makeup of our dots change. Therefore, it’s important to understand how your dots connect. If you make a change to one dot, you need to understand what other dots might be impacted to be prepared.
The larger meaning of learning how to connect the dots became clear to me after taking an early retirement in 2017. My house was empty and so was my calendar. I had absolutely no idea who I was anymore. I hadn’t thought about me and my dots for so long I had completely lost track of them. I had no clue what they were or how they connected.
Since realizing this I have been on a mission to find and reconnect all my dots. It is a constant work in progress. Identifying your dots and learning how to connect them closely aligns with holistic wellness concepts. At the core of holistic wellness are the eight dimensions of wellness.
1) Intellectual wellness is when you recognize your unique talents to be creative and seek out ways to use them.
2) Physical wellness is when you recognize what is necessary to keep your body healthy.
3) Spiritual wellness is related to your values. Beliefs that help you find meaning and purpose in your life.
4) Emotional wellness is your ability to cope with life and build satisfying relationships with others.
5) Financial wellness is a feeling of satisfaction about your financial situation.
6) Occupational wellness is a sense of satisfaction with your choice of work.
7) Environmental wellness is related to the surroundings you occupy.
8) Social wellness is a sense of connectedness and belonging.
Once you begin to learn about the dimensions and all of the little things that are inside of each one of them you begin to understand that the key to success or happiness in life is learning your dots, the most important things for you and how they interact, and making decisions about where you want them to be. This is what I refer to as learning to love living your life.
Life coaching is NOT counseling or therapy. Unlike counseling or therapy, which involve looking back and working through one’s past, Life coaching is about looking to the future and navigating through the present to reach the goals one has set.
Terri is a trained Chaplain assistant, Certified Recovery Specialist and Certified Life Coach. Terri offers life coaching services in person, via phone or video. Visit the Connecting the Dots Life Coaching website: https://connectingthedotsdiva.com
Journaling for Self-Care for Young Adults by Terri Martinez
Journaling for Self-Care for Young Adults is a interactive how to book for those interested in learning how to journal. It offers guidelines used in journaling and several interactive exercises to practice. Included are guided journal pages with prompts to get you started and dozens of blank pages to be used as your first journal.
This book is for all the young women who want a safe personal place to express their inner most thoughts and feelings. Being a young woman is a very exciting and emotional time. You have your entire life in front of you, but that’s both exciting and terrifying. So many decisions to make which will shape your future.
Many people live out loud via social media, but the person portrayed in public isn’t the whole person. Journaling is one way to connect with your inner self on the most personal level because it’s your thoughts for your eyes only unless you choose to share them. Purchase the book Journaling for Self-Care for Young Adults here: https://www.amazon.com/Journaling-Self-Care-Young-Adults-Martinez/dp/0983188742
Passport Wife takes you beyond the fairy tale behind the scenes straight to my journals. Here is my story about how when I stopped looking for it love found me. It’s been quite the journey and all along I’ve been asking myself how did I end up here?
Dr. Severine C. Bryan, Financial Empowerment Educator at Bryan Financial Empowerment LLC was on BAN Radio Show with host Ella D. Curry! Listen to the Crown Holders Conversation with Dr. Severine, go here: http://www.audioacrobat.com/sa/Wwq3RqtP
About Dr. Severine Bryan, Bryan Financial Empowerment
Dr. Severine Bryan is a Financial Empowerment Educator who is passionate about financial literacy and has spent the last 17 years sharing her knowledge and educating her audience via presentations, newsletters, Zoom, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and other media. Her goal is to help individuals and small businesses with the day to day of their financial lives by offering financial education/coaching on debt management, credit, and basic money management.
Dr. Bryan has always been a teacher at heart. As she tells it, she can remember at about age 8 lining up stones on her veranda and “teaching” them their ABCs. After going through a divorce, walking away from the home she owned for 13 years, and rebuilding her finances, (including paying off $24k in student loans in 16 months) Dr. Bryan is determined to help as many people as possible.
Another trigger for her wanting to share her financial knowledge is seeing predatory lenders taking advantage of those who are financially uneducated. Her earnest desire is to help those who find themselves in a financial quandary become good stewards of their money. She is adamant that anyone can learn to manage their money. Her own financial journey has shown her that managing money, whether it is a small or large amount, is achievable.
Dr. Bryan earned a doctorate with an accounting focus from Walden University and tutored English, Algebra, Accounting, and Calculus throughout her college years; which speaks to her love of teaching/knowledge-sharing! She also has over 24 years of accounting and leadership experience; having worked in accounting and leadership positions with several major Fortune 500 companies.
Dr. Bryan has one daughter who attends Georgia State University. In her spare time Dr. Bryan loves to bake. She relaxes by dancing and listening to Jazz and Praise & Worship music. She is a voracious reader who is never without a book in hand or on her Kindle. For more information visit: https://www.sevtalksmoney.com/about
About Bryan Financial Empowerment, LLC DBA
Bryan Financial Empowerment (#SevTalksMoney) is a financial coaching business helping individuals and small businesses with their day to day financial affairs such as budgeting and cash flow management.
Striving for debt-freeness comes with many challenges. We are here to be your partner on this journey to financial freedom! We aim to educate by sharing tips to increase our clients knowledge of financial topics so they can improve and strengthen their financial lives; on the road to financial freedom. Our goal is to challenge, expand, and increase our reader’s knowledge by sharing realistic strategies and workable solutions.
Building Your PR War Chest with Ella D. Curry
If you create the Game, You Get to Create the Rules!
Crown Holder Masterclass: Ella D. Curry, speaks on 'Building Your PR War Chest' because we stay ready!
Ella goes deep into all parts of preparing to launch a book or product. Do not try to activate every thing she discusses all in one week...LOL. Listen here and take plenty of notes: http://www.audioacrobat.com/sa/WHN0fWLT
EDC Creations Media Group, led by Ella D. Curry, is a marketing, branding, and promotions firm that specializes in Internet publicity and PR, Internet 3.0 marketing campaigns, brand coaching and RSS feed syndication for small to medium-size businesses, new authors and individuals.
We are dedicated to serving individuals and companies in need of creative and rewarding marketing strategies that will make their business grow. We can leverage the power of the new media outlets, partnerships with social media influencers and Internet mediums to promote their books, services or business and its "brand" through effective marketing campaigns. View the Ask Ella Coaching Services: http://crownholderstransmedia.com/services-v3
EDC Creations and its partners are proud to provide authors with the most comprehensive selection o marketing and promotion services in the industry today.
About Ella D. Curry
Ella D. Curry is the president of EDC Creations Media Group and Crown Holders Transmedia. She brings more than twenty-five years of PR and marketing experience to clients in film, music, publishing and corporate event planning. Her expertise in book marketing and branding has earned her a reputation as a respected leader in the publishing/marketing industry.
Widely recognized as a leading expert on African American Internet book promotion she is asked to speak and/or moderate panels at literary events and conferences across the nation. Her client list reads like the Who's Who Elite of publishing and with good reason! Ella uses the latest technology and proven business models to create golden success behind every project and book she launches into the world!
EDC Creations is the parent company of the Sankofa Literary Society, the Black Authors Network Radio Show and Black Pearls Magazine. The Sankofa Literary Society empowers independent and/or self-published authors through mentoring programs. The popular Black Authors Network radio program offers new authors a chance to showcase their books to thousands of readers weekly. Black Pearls Magazine, is a online literary destination for thousands bookclubs and social network fans around the globe.
As the host of award-winning BAN Radio Show and editor of Black Pearls Magazine, Ella Curry has interviewed award winning authors, celebrated journalists, and community leaders such as: the legendary Dr. Maya Angelou, Alexis M. Herman former U.S. Secretary of Labor, The View's Emmy award-winning co-host Sherri Shepherd, Pulitzer Prize winning columnist Leonard Pitts Jr., New York Times bestselling authors Walter Mosley, Kimberla Lawson Roby, Dr. Cornell West, Paula Giddings, Haki R. Madhubuti, Mary Frances Berry, Brenda Jackson, Mary B. Morrison, and Mary Monroe.
In addition to interviewing change agents, she has showcased such top selling authors as: Dr. Daniel Black, Marita Golden, Dr. Lakesia D. Johnson, Sonia Sanchez, social activists Dr. Dorothy Irene Height and Jayne Cortez, social psychologist Wade W. Nobles, Olympian Devon Harris, children's book author Eloise Greenfield, and Dr. Bernard Walker former astronaut.
While providing media coverage for the Congressional Black Caucus Author's Pavilion and Book Expo America for the last six years, Ella has found that interviewing profound community leaders, shaped her own life and business. She has interviewed and learned from: Dr. Julianne Malveaux, political commentator and 15th president of Bennett College, award-winning journalist Gwen Ifill, Dr. Brenda Greene, Exec. Dir. of the Center for Black Literature, Medgar Evers College, Annette Gordon-Reed, and American historian and Harvard Law School professor, and Lynn Richardson, the The Mortgage Guru and leader of MC Lyte's Hip Hop Sisters Foundation.
Ella D. Curry has also interviewed award-winning actors and actresses such as Hill Harper, Queen Latifah, Jennifer Hudson, Dakota Fanning, Tristan Wilds, Tanya Wright, Tyrese Gibson, Bern Nadette Stanis, Pam Grier, Winter Ramos of Love & Hip-Hop NY and international, motivational speaker Lisa Nichols from the Secret DVD. She has also been honored with interviews with musical artists jazz great Ron Carter, Ledisi, MC Lyte, and the celebrated drummer Cora Coleman-Dunham.
Ms. Curry lives in Washington, DC with her daughter, AJ and trusted life partner KB. When she's not working, she loves to travel, write short stories, and chatting in Internet groups with her international group of friends. As her entrepreneurial spirit guides the way upward, she continues to involve herself in challenging, life enhancing projects.
If you would like more information or have comments, you may reach her via email at: elladcurry@edc-creations.com
Ella D. Curry, President of EDC Creations
Black Pearls Magazine Online-Founder
Black Authors Network Radio-Founder
Social Media Strategist - Internet Publicist - Branding Coach
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