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New York Times bestseller to sign books and lead writers workshop Eric Jerome Dickey, who releases his 10th novel “Drive Me Crazy” this month, will share the secret to his success
Los Angeles, CA, July 6, 2004: Eric Jerome Dickey, former Crenshaw resident, comedian, substitute teacher and now veteran novelist will share the ups and downs of becoming a successful writer during the International Black Writers & Artists Los Angeles 30th Anniversary Conference and Workshops August 12-14, 2004. Dickey, who releases “Drive Me Crazy” July 20 will sign copies of his novel and participate on a panel featuring publisher/writer Hazel Harrison on the tricks and tools of maintaining a successful writing career under harsh deadlines and publisher’s guidelines. In the late 80s, Dickey was awarded a scholarship by IBWALA to attend UCLA Extension writing courses and soon after wrote his first screenplay “Cappuccino,” followed by his first novel, “Sister, Sister.” Dickey, also a member of IBWALA, has lent his expertise on several other books including, “Griots Beneath the Baobob: Tales from L.A.” which was published by IBWALA in 2002. IBWALA has been in the community for three decades sponsoring free writers and artists workshops, awarding UCLA Extension scholarships to bone up on skills and has helped birth novelists like Eric Jerome Dickey, screenwriters including Donald Bakeer (“South Central”) and has received strong support and mentorship from master’s including sci-fi writer and “Genius Award” winner, Octavia Butler (“Parable of the Sower”). In addition to Dickey’s workshop, the three-day conference and workshops will also feature: · Non-fiction, screenwriting and publishing workshops · Distinguished author panel hosted by Tavis Smiley for NPR · Poetry slam hosted by and featuring “Poetri” from HBO’s Def Poetry Jam · Free youth poetry workshop led by “Poetri” · Health and Wellness pavilion featuring massages, treatments for readers, writers and artists · Book signings featuring T’keyah Crystal Keymah (“In Living Color,” “Cosby,” and “That’s so Raven”) · Semi-formal awards dinner dance emceed by 94.7 the Wave’s Pat Prescott and the Crenshaw High School Jazz Band led by Al Tarver · Regional vendors featuring African-themed art, clothing and books The conference will take place at the Exposition Park Intergenerational Community Center at 3980 Menlo Avenue in Los Angeles near Vermont and Martin Luther King. Pre-registration is required for fee and no-fee events. Log onto www.ibwala.org to register or for more information. Or call 323.964.3721. ##
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