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Vincent Alexandria is a nationally published author, who resides in Houston, Texas and was born and raised in Kansas City, Missouri. He is also an actor, producer, director, composer, lyricist, screenwriter, vocalist, and musician. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Rockhurst College and a Masters degree in literature from Baker University.

He is the founder of the Brother 2 Brother Literary Symposium which will be held in Houston, Texas, October 3rd and 4th, 2008 at Texas Southern University (TSU). Its mission is to enlighten men and women in reading and comprehension in order to enhance their quality of life. Nationally published authors show a commitment to their communities by giving back to their readers in gratitude of what they have done for them and their careers. The website for the symposium is www.b2bls.com.

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He was born in Brooklyn, New York and attended Georgetown University. Tracy also did his graduate work at Georgetown, where he was a tutor and teaching assistant in the English department. While in graduate school, Tracy began work as a freelance writer for several other publications, including Generation Next, YSB and Today’s Black Woman. Tracy’s experience in Washington, DC enables him to write with an authenticity not often seen, which is why readers continue to respond to Hellified, his first novel. Tracy received his Master’s degree cum laude from Georgetown in 1996 and continues to write for Black Issues Book Review, Today’s Black Woman, Black Men and Mosaic literary magazine. He has also written for Vibe and Stress. As a publicist, he represented some of the most well-known artists in the recording industry in 1997.

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William Fredrick Cooper is the active secretary of Brother 2 Brother Symposium, Inc. An ordinary guy trying to make a difference, Mr. Cooper is the author of the critically acclaimed novel Six Days In January as well as the African-American Literary Award-Nominated, ESSENCE Bestseller There’s Always A Reason. Described by writing peers as a message-delivering, emotional masterpiece within the African-American Community, There’s Always A Reason was a Finalist for a 2008 NAACP Image Award Nomination in the Outstanding Literary Work Fiction Category as well as the recipient of four Infini Literary Award Nominations. Touching minds when giving thought-provoking radio interviews or when moderating or facilitating panel discussions throughout North America, he has contributed articles to national periodicals such as EBONY MAGAZINE and many bestselling anthologies. He can reached at his e-mail address: areason006@yahoo.com

For more information visit: http://www.myspace.com/wfcooper .

He is an author, songwriter and father. The Hearts of Men was self-published in 2000 by Hunter's own company, Jimrose Publishing House. During the 2000 Book Expo America in Chicago, Hunter was signed by Random House's imprint, Villard Books for the re-release of The Hearts of Men, Married but Still Looking and his current release Trouble Man. Hunter is a native of Florence, S.C. He was also reared in Philadelphia, Pa. A veteran of the U.S. Army, he attended Clark Atlanta University and subsequently enrolled in Georgia State University where he majored in Psychology. Hunter lives in a suburb outside of Atlanta with his son Rashaad. He is the founder of the "Hearts of Men Foundation," through which he mentors underprivileged children.

For more information visit: http://www.travishunter.com/.

Victor McGlothin almost lost an athletic scholarship due to poor reading skills. Ultimately, he overcame that obstacle and later completed a Masters degree in Human Relations & Business. After he developed a love for the written word, Victor left a vice president position with a local bank to pursue a career in literature. He now lives in the Dallas area with his wife and two sons.

I've always loved telling stories, just ask anyone who knew me in my youth. They'd say, "that Victor sho' can lie!" They were right, I could come up with some whoppers; still can. Now I'm trying to earn a living writing fiction… telling lies. Some things never change. "Oh man, I love my job."

Victoria always knew she would become an author, even as she was taking quite an unlikely path to that destination. She is a native of Queens, New York. Victoria originally self published Temptation in 1997. In 2000, Walk Worthy Press/Warner Books published Temptation. It remained on the Essence bestsellers list for nine consecutive months and was nominated in 2001 for an NAACP Image Award in Outstanding Literature. JOY, Victoria’s second novel was released in October 2001. JOY has also been an Essence bestseller and won the 2002 Gold Pen Award for Best Inspirational Fiction. Truth Be Told is Victoria’s third novel.

For more infomation visit: http://www.victoriachristophermurray.com/.

He is on fire! The social worker, educator, community activist, and author has a written a new book and founded a new high school. "Man Up!" is the book. The Capital Preparatory Magnet School is the school. Both are a culmination of a lifetime of commitment to improving the lives of others. This isn't just another year that Perry is living his dream while Making those of hundred of kids come true, it is bigger than that. After starting a non-profit that sent 100% of kids to college Perry wanted more. After two well received novels, Perry longed for more. This year more is exactly what he will get! "Man Up" is a pointed perspective on what we need to do to improve our community and Capital Prep is a year round school that teaches children how.