Real Talk With Tanya White

Writing a great book is easy. But implementing a great marketing and promotions plan is the key to positioning your book in front of your target audience. Tune in to hear the industry's best in the area of marketing & promoting your book. Gwen Richardson, owner of Cush City & Pam Perry, owner of Ministry Marketing Solutions will shares secrets of developing a diverse marketing plan and the best practices for promoting your book. Natasha Munson, author of the Sister Lesson Series Books will share her story of how she sold 20,000 copies of her 1st self published book by her phenomenal marketing strategy which generated her a contract with Hyperion Publishing company. And Lily Ratliff author The Life of A Lily will share her marketing tips. Call in with your questions for these 3 dynamic promotions experts. Number is 347-215-6446.

We are excited to get the chance to have some real talk with another Real Housewife of Atlanta cast member, NeNe Leakes. We will talk about the show, what's going on in her life and the drama she had to endure with Kim and Sheree which sparked her brand new book Never Make The Same Mistake Twice which will be release on August 11, 2009. Tune in at 7 pm to hear NeNe Leakes be as real as she wants to be on a special Friday 8/14 edition of Real Talk With Tanya White. One lucky listener will also have a chance to win a copy of NeNe's brand new book Never Make The Same Mistake Twice. Call 347-215-6446 or join us in chat at www.blogtalkradio.com/realtalkwithtanyawhite

Show #2-The Write Stuff, The Write Way series is dedicated to helping writers with writing, promoting, publishing and getting their book reviewed. Tune in to hear the best of the best in the writing industry such as Urban Christian Fiction writers Rhonda McKnight and Keshia Dawn. They will discuss their journey into writing, becoming apart of one of the top publishing companies for Christian fiction, how to successful develop a story line and their upcoming projects.

The Write Stuff, The Write Way series is dedicated to helping writers with writing, promoting, publishing and getting their book reviewed. Tune in to hear the best of the best in the writing industry such as Victoria Christopher Murray, Liz Curtis Higgs & Loretta Faith Harris as they discuss their journey into writing, offer tips for making the time to master your manuscript, how to develop the plot and characters to create a fantastic fiction novel and write about relevant non-fiction topics that strike a chord of transformation. Call in to ask your favorite author questions or share testimony about your favorite book that they have written. Also have a chance to win a copy of Victoria Christopher Murray's new book Lady Jasmine. More details to come. Tune in at 7 pm EST.

We can not believe that we have been on the air for 6 months! Whoo Hoo!!!! We have had an absolute ball these last 6 months. Fabulous guests, Fabulous topice & we have made friends with the most FANTABULOUS BTR friends ever. This show is all about saying thank you to all of our listeners, highlighting the last six months as well as having trivia and giveaways. Join Tanya and some very special surprise guests as they drop by with congratulations and words of encouragement. To close out Black Music Month, Tanya will also count down her 6 favorite songs that have motivated and inspired her to bring shows that are RATED R-REAL, RELEVANT & REFRESHING! One live listener will have a chance to win big prize package if they call in at the end of the show and give the correct 6 countdown songs. THIS SHOW IS GOING TO BE FUN, FUN FUN!! TUNE IN LIVE! CALL IN & SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS 347-215-6446.

Join our guests Dr. Syleecia Thompson sister of R&B singer Syleena Johnson R&B artist Kenny Lattimore as we ask the question Is R&B Fading Away In the Music Industry. Dr. Syleecia will discuss this topic which is the theme of her new book Rhythm Without The Blues and Kenny Lattimore will discuss how he has had to adjust his marketing strategies while staying true to making quality R&B music in today's industry. Call in with your questions & comments beginning at 7 P.M. EST 347-215-6446

World problems are a direct result of unaddressed family problems. Secrets, lies, betrayal and unresolved issues that creep up in every generation continue to occur because are the family communication, structure and interaction amongst relatives desperately need to be fixed. Join authors Toyi Ward (Par For The Curse),Tracey Lewis (Interruption: The Gospel According To Crystal Justine) and Karen Watts (Saving Our Daughters) as we tackle the family issues that not only plague our families but society as a whole.

Are you ready to be a wife? Are you ready to be a husband? Then YOU DO NOT WANT TO MISS THIS SHOW! Join Tanya with awesome authors Jesse Duckworth (Against All Odds: Men Pursuing Purity In A ographic Society) and Christine Pembleton author of Lord I Am Ready To Be A Wife for this discussion about preparing for marriage. Christine & Jesse will finally answer pondering questions such as: 1) What a man looks for in a wife & what a woman desires from a husband 2) What marriage really has in store for you 3) Why women are born but wives are formed 4) How to position yourself for a healthy and productive marriage 5) The issues men struggle with that prevent them from being ready to be a husband 6) Why it is never good to pressure a man or woman into marrying you AND MUCH MORE! CALLING ALL SINGLE MEN & WOMEN WHO ARE REALLY READY FOR MATRIMONY! Call in with your questions and comments at 347-215-6446 or join us in chat www.blogtalkradio.com/realtalkwithtanyawhite. 6 lucky li

We continue our celebration of Black Music Month as we visit great gospel music artists who minister the word through song in a unique and magnificent way. Our guests will be Louisville native Judy Kinnard, who just completed a 5-year run in the Lion King play & Micah Stampley who gave us a war cry so that we can be girded up in holiness. Tune in as these artist encourage with their stories of truimph and minsiter live with song. YOU DO NOT WANT TO MISS THIS SHOW!

Summer is here! Love is in the air! Or is it? Join us tonight as we discuss how to determine if your relationship is really love or something else. The Relationship Coach Ryeal Simms will give practical strategies to help you prepare yourself to prevent repairing yourself for this thing called LOVE. We will tackle such issues as: 1)Why can't men tell women what they really want from a relationship. 2) Why it is hard for men to say I Love You to the women they love. 3) What is the difference between being In Love versus True Love 4) When to know when it is beneficial to breakup and how to bounce back from it 5) How to be a conscious dater instead of a codependent & crazy dater AND MUCH MORE! The Relationship Coach will be on deck to take your relationship questions or comments. We want to hear your comments and questions. Call 347-215-6446 or join us in chat via www.blogtalkradio.com/realtalkwithtanyawhite.com The Relationship Coach will be on deck to take your relationship questions o

We continue our celebration of Black Music Month as we visit music and theatre as we talk to two fabulous singers and theater actors/actresses. Tiffany Cooper, Tanya's former high school friend, who has been been in a ton of productions both in the US and abroad. We will also talk to the tantalizing an terrific Terrell Carter, from Tyler Perry plays & Diary of A Mad Black Woman movie. Tune in as Tanya talks to Terrell and Tiffany about their love for music and theater. This show is going to be DYNAMITE!

We are kicking off our Summer Lovin series with a HOT show that will tackle the many reasons why women really love men. It's all about male boasting instead of male bashing. Join our guest author of the upcoming release Why I Love Men: The Joys of Dating, JJ Smith. We will tackle the truth about : Why Men Don't Want To Be Changed Men Cheat On Women They Love Why Women Love Men Despite The Flaws Call in with your comments and stories at 347-215-6446

It Tanya's favorite time of the year-Black music Month. The month that the world honors and focuses on Black music makers and shakers. Tonight we have 2 sassy, sensational soulful sisters who are the world best kept secrets when it comes to the uniqueness of their voice, range and delivery. Louisville's own Tasha Scott, singer actress of the hit t.v series The Parenthood & South Central plus a Real Talk favorite Syleena Johnson. This show is going to be filled with fun, singing and a whole lot of SOUL! Call in to talk these wonderful artists 347-215-6446.

Ever wondered why something so small can be such a big stumbling block in relationships? Why do these 3 little words hinder us from getting the love that you want and deserve? How can you overcome your phobia of saying these 3 little words? Join Tanya with Dr. Tunishai Ford as they discuss why good relationships go bad,why people become phobics when it comes down to saying these 3 words, understand how and why it is so important to say those 3 little words and most importantly what exactly are the 3 words that people have trouble saying. Tune in @ 7 P.M. EST. Call in with your questions/comments at 347-215-6446.

How can getting healthier and dropping 142 pounds cause your husband to leave you? Shouldn’t it be the other way around? Join Oprah guest alum, author/motivational speaker Alicia Ash as she shares her riveting story of how dropping her excess weight cost her her marriage. "I Dropped 142lbs in a Year and Lost 220lbs in a Day” is a very inspirational story of faith, perseverance & determination. She was 4'11' and weighed 272lbs which is extremely too much for someone of her stature. She ended up having 3 Strokes in 1 year and her Doctor told her that she needed to either lose the weight or risk having a heart attack. This news scared her into getting her act together, and she drastically changed her diet and began to incorporate exercising in her daily lifestyle. This lead to her naturally losing 142lbs in a years time. The 220lbs represents the weight of her ex-husband, who ironically left her after she lost all of the weight. He said he was proud of her for losing the weight, but he was no

Everyone thinks that breaking up is hard to do and makes you depressed. But you can have a blissful breakup when you remember that breaking up is not a break down. Join special guest Lisa Steadman author of It's A Break Up Not A Break Down:Get Over The Big One & Change Your Life For Good. Also, Dr. Aaron Turpeau will answer some listener break up or make up relationship questions. Shelby & British Hill will join us for our Much Love Moment & Donneil Jackson will be our Boast About Your Book Author spotlight. Call in with your break stories or questions and receive a free book from one our guests tonight at 347-215-6446. Or send comments via website www.tanyawhite.com to receive a free gift if you can not call in live. THIS IS A MUST HEAR SHOW!

Ready to hear how one actor got the chance to work with 2 of Hollywoods A-list actors in what is anticipated as one of the summer blockbuster movies? Join us when actor Courtney Bunburry discusses his upcoming movie The Taking of Pelham 123 starring Denzil Washington & John Travola and his journey to becoming a film star. Also, join us for our Incredible Moment With Darynelle Jervey commentary, Boast About Your Book Author spotlight with Jean Holloway and much more fun!

Have you been wondering why there are few t.v shows or movies featuring Black actors and actresses in the lead roles? Why is Hollywood slowly fading out the black? Join Real Talk With Tanya White with special guests Darrin Henson who played Lem on the Showtime series Soul Food, in movies such as Stomp The Yard, Beauty Salon, Life Support as he kicks the real talk about how we can have our say about what is on television and at the movies. Also join Jarold Imes, author of He Changed The Game for our Boast About Your Book Author Spotlight.

Why are so many believers quitting church but not God? Are church pastors/leaders really meeting the needs of the people or are they abusing their authority? Join Tanya and guests Bishop Joseph Walker III, Senior Pastor of Mount Zion Baptist Church in Nashville, Tennessee, and co-host Syvosia Bray, Pastor of Hill Street Christian Church in Louisville, Kentucky as they discuss the struggles and success of the church as we know it today.

This will kick a new season, new format, new segments and new time slot. We are going to nip it in 90 minutes. Join me with my loveable co-host Latherio Boyd every 2nd Thursdays as we bring a balanced approached about love and relationships. With the wedding season beginning in April, many men and women rush into relationships with the hopes of having a beautiful wedding instead of a bonded marriage. The show will give relationship tips for knowing when one is really ready to fall in love, how to make space for a new relationship and the characteristics of a healthy relationship. Also, the Blog Talk's dynamic couple Shelby & Brtish Hill are back for a "Much Love Moment" commentary. They will be with us every 2nd Thursdays. This show will be H-O-T!