“ Peace to all of you. I'm a beginner writer and a serious visual artist. Hope to meet you ALL at the next meet. God Bless! ”

“ Hi! I am working on a novel that I have carried in my soul for years now. I hope I can bring it to life. ”

“ I am looking forward to sharing with others and others sharing with me what the Lord has to say. : -) God Bless you. Gina ”

“ Started a book club over a year ago, reorganizing and looking forward to our official launch early 2008. Just want to be in the know. ”

“ Obviously...I am Not Black, so why am I here? It my purpose and intention to support ALL Authors and Speakers in the Creation and Promotion of their Products and Platform, should they so desire to share them with the world. I am an "Infopreneur". ”

“ Hello, my name is Linda and my goal is to write spiritual self help books, conduct workshops and lectures on identifying your life purpose and moving forward. ”

“ Hello! I am a visual artist and my paintings often contain text. Sometimes the painting is informed by the story and I hoping to explore where the writing may lead. I am looking forward to meeting other word doctors! ”

“ Hello. I am a freelance writer, speaker and poet. I am interested in networking with other black authors, writers and speakers to help maintain inspiration. ”

“ Hello, my name is Tremaine and I created a blog called PhxSoul.com to keep African Americans in the Phoenix metro area informed about community events, arts & entertainment, nightlife, black businesses and organizations and dating/relationship issues ”

“ I'm a writer and communicator continuing to refine my craft and related promotional opportunities. A self-published author, I would also like to explore the field of motivational speaking that shines light in dark places and sets captives free! ”

“ Hello! I'd like to hear/learn from other Black writers in AZ. I have been "birthing" a novel for awhile now, and have some other projects moving through the channel. ”

“ Hello! My name is Ash and I am looking forward to learning more information about becoming an author. ”

“ Well this is truly a BLESSING, I have been looking for something like this. I am new to AZ, single mother of a beautiful 7 year old daughter. Relocated from Detroit, 5 mths ago, to pursue career oppurtunities, I have been working on my book forever! ”

“ Well I just turned 29. I am from NY and recently moved here to Tempe and I sometimes view myself as a writer. I need to be around other creative folks so I thought I'd give it a try. ”

“ Hello, This is Ann Williamson. I am a Small business coach. I would like to involve in this group. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I work and travel alot which can make it hard to meet people and develop a social/love life. I want to broaden my circle of friends and exciting things to do! ”

“ "Hello! My name is Dawn and I am interested in Public Speaking. My interest is focusing on how to Sow the good and positve in order to Reap the good and positive through simply changing the way we think. I've always had a passion in teaching this ”

“ Hello, I am interested in the autobiography, as a genre and unique form of "retrospective" self-expression. I would like to interact with others interested in the written word. I am interested in the spontaneous exchange of original thoughts and ”

“ Hi ladies...I've been in the EV since 99. This is definitely a group that has many things to offer and I can't wait to get involved and to meet all of you...Peace, Love and Joy!!! ”

“ Greetings, I joined this group because I am a new author who will be publishing two books before Christmas. I would like to get to know other people with this same interest in this part of the country. ”

“ Hi my name is Camille. I am a poet and am writing my first novel. ”

“ I am a Life & Business Coach & the Founder of Unconditional Self Empowerment. Through the process of coaching, clients deepen their learning, improve their performance and enhance the quality of their lives. Are you ready to say YES to your life? ”

“ I plan to do a lot of traveling this year. This sounds awesome ”

“ I want these local Meetups because it feels so good to go natural and get in tune with yourself. ”

“ Natural since 2002. ”

“ I would like to be a part of these local Meetups to hang out and make friends with other positive black women. I just re-located to Phoenix from New Jersey in July. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I don't see alot of my people I am new here and I need to find out about what we as a Collective Group are up to here ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I enjoy the company of other people of color! ”

“ I want these local Meetups because Phoenix is short on things to do for a Chicago born and bred native like me. I miss the get togethers and conversation. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I have been in Az from the Chicago area for 3 years now and really need to met some African Americans that are not affraid to met talk to and enjoy the company of others, like myself. I am married with 3 children. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I think it is about time I meet new people. I moved to Chandler in May 2005 and then I was deployed in May 2006 to Iraq. I will be returning to the area in Aug 2007 and would like to get more active in the area. ”

“ I want to meet people of African descent who are conscious and intrested in promoting healthy attitudes in the black community. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because there are times when I feel isolated. ”