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Romance Slam Jam. (between the lines).


Growing from the need to recognize the achievements of black romance writers, Emma Rodgers and Ashira Tosihwe, co-owners of Black Images Book Bazaar in Dallas, Texas “Dallas” redirects here. For other uses, see Dallas (disambiguation).
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A product, such as a book, that is among those sold in the largest numbers.



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, romance-turned-mainstream-fiction author Francis Ray, created the Romance Slam Jam in 1995. The Slam Jam is a four-day conference that gives black romance writers the chance to celebrate their craft with avid AVID Cardiology A clinical trial–Antiarrhythmics Versus Implantable Defibrillators that compared the effect of implantable defibrillators vs the best medical therapy–antiarrhythmics for survivors of MI or those with nonsustained ventricular tachycardia  romance fans. Slam Jam includes workshops, keynote speakers, roundtable discussions, luncheons and an awards banquet for aspiring as·pire  
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1. To have a great ambition or ultimate goal; desire strongly: aspired to stardom.

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 and published authors. The announcement of the EMMA Awards Emma award can refer to:
  • The Finnish musical award ceremony, Emma-gaala.
  • EMMA (Ethnic Multicultural Media Awards).
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To establish or found in concert with another or others.



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 Emma Rodgers) is the highlight of the conference. See Events Corner for information on the 2002 Romance Slam Jam.
First Annual EMMA Award Winners
Announced at the 2001 Romance Slam
Jam

Book of the Year
Secret Love
by Brenda Jackson

Favorite Anthology (tie)
Welcome to Leo's
by Rochelle Alers, Brenda Jackson,
Donna Hill and Francis Ray

Della's House of Style
by Rochelle Alers, Donna Hill,
Felicia Mason and Francis Ray

Favorite New Author
Deirdre Savoy

Favorite Hero
Jake Madaris - Secret Love
by Brenda Jackson

Favorite Heroine
Sarah Sterling - Just Before Dawn
by Rochelle Alers

Favorite Book Cover
Always and Forever
by Beverly Jenkins

Favorite Sequel in a Romance Series
True Love
by Brenda Jackson

Favorite Steamy Romance
Always and Forever
by Beverly Jenkins

Favorite Romance with Controversial Conflicts
Precious Heart
by Doris Johnson

Favorite "Love and Real Life" Romance
Love's Miracle
by Jacquelin Thomas

Favorite All-Nighter (tie)
Secret Love
by Brenda Jackson

Just Before Dawn
by Rochelle Alers

Favorite Mystery, Thriller or Action Adventure
Romance Just Before Dawn
by Rochelle Alers

Vivian Stephens Career Achievement Award
Rochelle Alers
Carolyn Hall
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Author:Jones, Mondella S.
Publication:Black Issues Book Review
Article Type:Brief Article
Geographic Code:1USA
Date:Jan 1, 2002
Words:268
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