Wednesday, August 20, 2008

BlackNews.com - Christian Authors Connect on New Social Networking Site ChocolatePagesNetwork.com

BlackNews.com - Christian Authors Connect on New Social Networking Site ChocolatePagesNetwork.com
Detroit, MI (BlackNews.com) - ChocolatePagesNetwork.com, a new online social networking community, allows its member to connect with each other, learn more about the book industry and share personal trials and triumphs in book promotion.

ChocolatePagesNetwork.com founder Pam Perry, said, "Here members will find literary PR experts and fellow authors who are willing to share tips on how to get out there." Perry is a literary publicist, agent and pioneer in the ministry marketing field. Her company, Ministry Marketing Solutions Inc., works with publishers and self-published authors targeting the African American Christian market.

Christian authors, aspiring authors, book club members, book industry professionals, book store owners, freelance writers, graphic artists, journalists, multi-media professionals, publicists and readers will now have the ability to share a platform and connect with one another in a ministry and industry forum.


"The ChocolatePagesNetwork.com site is unique because it is the only site that provides a social media community for people with a wide range of interests and experience in the book industry - while also encouraging members with Christian love and prayer as they market the message of Jesus," said Perry.

As a social media web site, ChocolatePagesNetwork.com lets members interact and connect with similar skills and interests while also expanding their databases of professional contacts.

"There are so many gifted, anointed writers out there just waiting to be recognized by the world," said Perry.

"With ChocolatePagesNetwork.com, people never need give up their hopes and dreams. Our site will take them to the next level, using the power of social networking to get recognized and get connected."

ChocolatePagesNetwork.com also facilitates exposure with industry experts, best-selling authors by giving members the ability to prominently feature contact information and links back to an official web page. There will also be cross promotion on ChocolatePagesNetwork.com with Blogtalkradio.com on The Chocolate Pages Show as well as on other web 2.0 sites such as Myspace, LinkedIn and Facebook.

Promotion on ChocolatePagesNetwork.com will help people gain exposure for their books which will equate with more book signings, sales and speaking opportunities as well as allowing for the exchange of ideas, innovative branding advice and prayer.

"We encourage everyone to promote their talent and their work via blogs, video or by posting a news items or calendar events. Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. had a dream. We are the children of the dream. Our time has come - and this social network is part of what will make it come true," concluded Perry.

The social network, run through ConnectPlatform.com, is available at: www.ChocolatePagesNetwork.com


About Ministry Marketing Solutions Inc. (founder of ChocolatePagesNetwork.com)
Ministry Marketing Solutions is a Christian public relations consulting and internet marketing firm. Headed by Pam Perry, Ministry Marketing Solutions has worked hand in hand for more than 25 years with many Christian publishers and authors to promote their books and bring their message to the CBA market and the African-American and general mainstream markets. The social networking Web site encourages users to upload media such as videos, photos and other content such as devotionals, book reviews, interviews, and events in the news or blog sections.

Contact information:
www.ChocolatePagesNetwork.com



Leah Hubbard, Ministry Marketing Solutions Inc.
Phone: (248) 426-2300
Email: info@ministrymarketingsolutions.com
Web: www.ministrymarketingsolutions.com