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Sonic SalonOct 15, 2023
Mourning Sacrifice: By Tonya Todd
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Zak and Sara
Zak and Sara. Written by A.R. Farina
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Remember the Day by Linda Drattell
Written and Read by Linda Drattell “Remember This Day,” which will be out in August. Pre-order here: https://www.finishinglinepress.com/product/remember-this-day-by-linda-drattell/.
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Book Excerpt by Linda Plunkett
All work written and read by Linda Plunkett
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Lana's Day at Church by Linda Lockett
Lana's Day at Church Written and Read by Linda Lockett
Linda Lockett is author of Lana’s Day at Church which reflects her early childhood’s rural Southern African American church experience.
The story reminisces Lana’s, a little Black girl’s view, combined with Linda’s own special memories of long Sunday rides from town to attend church out in the country. “I think my most memorable annual event at Prairie Chapel Missionary Baptist Church is the ‘Beating of the Drums’ during the ‘8th of May’ celebration. That is the original date that each of African Americans churches in Mississippi’s Golden Triangle region celebrate President Abraham Lincoln freeing of the slaves. President Biden and Congress has made this celebration the federal Juneteenth holiday.”
“The ‘8th of May’ celebration was a big deal. I would be dancing with the other kids outside on the church grounds to the rhythmic beat of the drums, while mothers of the church laid out their best cooking on the church benches under the big old shade trees. I made the rounds to taste everybody’s spread.”
Even after signing of the Emancipation Proclamation on 19th of June 1865, Linda explains, “every Sunday mornings, Black churches in America are still a source for a cultural, social, and spiritual experience. It is a place in which Black folks can go to feel a sense of belonging, and to mobilize on issues and unmet equities.”
The colorful illustrations of Lana’s Day at Church not only feature culture and community that is found throughout the streetways of historic Catfish Alley and the Tombigbee Bridge, the book celebrates a legacy of living history. Lana’s story combines family and faith, hope, and love. It is a story to certainly please parents, grandparents, and children alike.
About the Author: Linda lives in the Las Vegas metropolitan area where she is a higher education professor, with interest, and publications in the areas of Religion and Politics, and Climate Change. She is a member of the Henderson Writers Group (HWG) of Las Vegas, and the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI). She has worked with the St. Louis Black Repertory Company Children's Theater as actor and Camp Rep Instructor. As a former pre-school teacher, she enjoys writing about happy events of childhood for young readers. Linda also writes non-fiction, science-fiction, lyrics and poetry. Linda has a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science, a Masters of Public Administration Degree with emphasis on Non-Profit Organizations, and has completed PhD program courses in International Relations.
My book, Lana’s Day at Church is available on Amazon as print and eBook. Please let other parents, grandparents, friends, and neighbors know about the book.
-I am proud to announce that my book, Lana’s Day at Church, is available on the shelf at Friendly City Books located at 118 North 5th Avenue, Columbus, Mississippi. It is an honor to have the book available in my hometown of Columbus. It is the location of where the Lana’s Day at Church story takes place, illustrating a snapshot in time of my fabulous childhood. For more information on books and events at Friendly City Books, please visit https://www.friendlycitybooks.com/ I will be reading from Lana’s Day at Church at Clark County Library as one of NINE authors of African American heritage to participate in a spoken word performance and discussion honoring Juneteenth. Program date is June 17th at 2.00 p.m. at the Clark County Library. This event is free and open to the public.-Listen to MIX 106.1 Gospel Flavas show with Mr. Cleo Sanders Jr. every Sunday in the month of June from 7:00 am to 2:00 pm CST on iHeart.com and Audacy.com. Mr. Sanders will be announcing giveaway promotions for FREE sign copies of my book Lana’s Day at Church on Mix 106.1
Passengers
Written by Kyle Stück
Kyle was born in the jungles of Ecuador, a magical land laden with mystical and wise jaguars, empanadas, and a cool air that has yet to be matched. After graduating college with a B.S. in Digital Cinema, Kyle found a new home in the Ozark Mountains and began his journey as an author: publishing Weird horror and sci-fi stories, along with some angsty poetry. When he's not writing, hosting podcasts on Ominous Media, or describing himself in the third-person, Kyle busies himself with absorbing all forms of media (mainly spooky stuff) or eating and drinking with family, friends, and other creators.
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Read by Seth Singleton
My name is Seth Singleton and I am a fiction writer. I received my BA at San Francisco State University and my MFA at California College of the Arts. I am an adjunct professor at Siena Heights University, the lead writer for a children’s comic strip series called Greedy Greg, and a freelance writer for various entertainment companies. I am inspired by the powerful stories of great writers. I want to speak to readers’ hearts and echo the power of the stories that speak to me.
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Poetry selections by Christina Strigas
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Her latest book published by Free Lines Press can be found here: for all the lonely hearts being pulled out of the ground by Christina Strigas
Her new poetry book Love & Gais is coming soon. Follow her online.
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The logo is an original work created by Gail Ryder. Used with permission.
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A collection of poems by Amber Ridenour Walker
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The logo is an original work created by Gail Ryder. Used with permission.
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My Failure to be a Man
My Failure to be a Man written and read by Seth Singleton
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The logo is an original work created by Gail Ryder. Used with permission.
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65 Miles to Ground Zero
Written and read by H.B. Fodor
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Sonic Salon Live
Alyson Shelton. You can find her online here.
Tonya Todd. Social: IMDb | Website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Femme On | 52 Love Podcast | LinkedIn | Stage 32
Untitled Ghost Story
Untiled Ghost Story Written and read by Scott Weatherly. For all things Scott related, please visit his website.
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Selections from Occupied Territory
Poems written and read by AA McCartney
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The logo is an original work created by Gail Ryder. Used with permission.
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How to Hold Love
How to Hold Love was written and read by Alyson Shelton. You can find her online here.
How to Hold Love was originally published in Pithead Chapel.
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A Betting Chance
A Betting Chance. Written and read by Tonya Todd
The short story was published in Love in the Dunes: Las Vegas Writers on Passion and Heartache
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Social: IMDb | Website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Femme On | 52 Love Podcast | LinkedIn | Stage 32
Book me: Manager Sue Sheridan | Agent: Joaquin Sahagun | Publicist: Bruce Wawrzyniak
If you like what you hear and want to leave a comment, please send us an email at TheSonicSalon@gmail.com text, or Voicemail +1-941-840-1554. You can find us on Instagram at The Sonic Salon If you have a story, poem, essay, or some other amazing idea burning its way out of you, please submit it to TheSonicSalon@gmail.com.
If you have something written that needs a reader, we can make that happen. If you want to record it yourself, attach the file. We want to hear from you! The Salon door is always open.
The logo is an original work created by Gail Ryder. Used with permission.
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The One Door Policy
The One Door Policy: Written by AR Farina. Read by AA McCartney
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If you have something written that needs a reader, we can make that happen. If you want to record it yourself, attach the file. We want to hear from you! The Salon door is always open.
The logo is an original work created by Gail Ryder. Used with permission.
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Welcome to the Salon: The door is open
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The logo is an original work created by Gail Ryder. Used with permission.
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