We are a consortium of published authors representing various genres, backgrounds and experiences. We first met in April 2007 to donate our books to U.S. troops in war zones. Since then, we have appeared together in various venues including libraries, bookstores, fairs and festivals. Because writing is the most enjoyable part of the process but promoting our books is the most difficult, we formed Authors Without Borders.
Authors Without Bordersis hosting 12 half hour shows on local cable channel NBTV-95 out of New Bedford, Ma. We'll chat with local authors and artists; offer advice on writing, marketing and getting agents/publishers and maybe even run a contest or two! Check back here for more information.
The authors during a taping of Willie's Place" on BNN. From left to right: Joyce K. Walsh, Alberta Sequiera, Willie Pleasants and Pat Perry
Local Author, Priscilla Flint, Key Speaker at the Martin Luther King 25th Luncheon (Boston State House)
Right: Priscilla Flint
Speaker: Willie Pleasants
Boston, Massachusetts.Friday, January 13, 2012, Minister Priscilla Flint, author of I Look Back and Wonder How I Got Over, was honored as the House and Guest Speaker for the 25th Annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Luncheon that was held in the Great Hall in the State Hall.Minister Flint spoke about Social Justice Leaders and the absence of them today.She talked about the violence, lack of jobs, poor education for our youth, and the fact that things have not changed much since 1965 when Dr. King spoke on the same issues that people of color are still facing today.Minister Flint informed the listening audience about the organization she volunteers for call Mothers for Justice and Equality, a non- profit organization that educates and advocates for mothers and siblings of homicide victims.Minister Flint also challenged the audience to take an active role in their community and get involved with their City and State Government. The audience was graced with the local entertainment of the dancers and singers from Boston Community Leadership Academy and six-year old Antanzia Casey-Cooper. Otherspeakers included: Janice McManus; State Senator Cynthia Casey of Melrose; Katherine Clark and State Representative Gloria Fox.
On the entertainment list was another local author and Poet from Boston and New Bedford, Massachusetts, Willie Pleasants. She is the author of two books titled, Ain't That the Truth and Make Truth a Habit.She recited her famous poem, Just So You Know, which exemplifies Kings work and his dream that, All people be judged by the content of our character and not the color of our skin. Her poem was dedicated to the memory of Martin Luther King. Priscilla is also an Associate Member of Authors Without Borders. Email Priscilla Flint at cilla1223@comcast.net.
Ms. Pleasants is a co-founder of Authors Without Borders; hosts her own Cable TV show Willie's Web (Boston Neighborhood Network) and co-hosts Authors Without Borders Presents on NBTV-95 (New Bedford, Ma). She has also appeared in several films as an extra. Visit her site at http://www.williepleasants.com.
Featured Author of the Month/Mary Lou Depeiza
Marylou Depeiza is a native of Boston, Massachusetts.She is a first time published author of a non-fiction work titled Walking In Her Shoes, which can be purchased on Amazon.com.
A graduate of the last class of 1982 at Boston State College with a B.A. in Psychology, Marylou retired from 25 years of service with Verizon and lives with her husband. Together they have three sons. She is an actress and spokesperson for the American Heart Association. Marylou is working on her second book- a murder mystery.
Walking in Her Shoes
Following her mother's death, the youngest daughter (me) embarks on a journey through her mother's past. This journey takes her back more than sixty years to where she discovers that her mother's life took a dramatic turn when she married a handsome WWII soldier. Determined to break the code of silence, she uncovers the truth of her mother's compelling and shocking past.
Leola Williams was a strong-willed, independent woman who only wanted to provide for her children. Growing up in Boston with her parents and eight siblings, she had a good life and never wanted for anything. At least that's what she told her six children. But Leola kept a secret; and a code of silence that reigned supreme throughout the family held that secret close. Following Leola's death, her youngest daughter embarks on a journey through her mother's past-a journey that takes her back more than sixty years to the discovery that Leola's life took a dramatic turn when she married handsome WWII solider, James Williams. Determined to break the code of silence, she uncovers the truth of her mother's compelling and shocking past.
Want to be a Featured Author of the Month and advertise your books and have us show your interview video? Become an Associated Member with Authors Without Borders and we'll promote you for the month and give you discounts to our events.
