This April, Mary E. Gilder was featured in a Redbook magazine article on the topic of bullying. While much of the interview was left on the editing room floor, Mary was happy to make a contribution to combat childhood bullying. For more information about the article, see the April edition of Redbook Magazine!

Conversations Magazine’s Print Edition Returns In November 2010!

Shadow Play Entertainment is pleased to announce the return of Conversations Magazine’s print edition.

Founded by Mississippi native Cyrus Webb,35, as the third component of the Conversations Brand (following Conversations the radio and tv shows), Conversations Magazine originally debuted in print in April 2006. Months later Webb and founding member Stanley Clark would begin Conversations the book club. Based solely on subscriptions at the time and sold online, the magazine gained a modest 100 monthly subscribers to the publication that focused almost entirely on books and those who were living their dreams as published authors.

Like other publications, when costs outweighted the actual profit of the publication, Webb made the decision in 2008 to take Conversations completely online. Ironically, it was that year that the Conversations Brand began to change, including health and fitness items, food and then in 2009 adding fashion. Today, thanks to the eclectic nature of the brand, Conversations the radio show averages over 100,000 online listeners each month, garnering partnerships with national as well as up-and-coming businesses.

“The timing is just right,” says Webb, who has been building the Conversations brand since the first component Conversations the radio show began on WMPR 90.1 FM in Jackson in July 2003. “Conversations has grown alot since the print edition of Conversations last saw the light of day. I think more importantly I have grown in my understanding that you have to feed more than a person’s love of books. You have to feed their love of life. That is what my team it doing.”

The reemergence of the print edition of Conversations Magazine will take place in mid-November with the December 2010/January 2011 issue. The 40 page edition will feature Conversations’ Top 100 Books of 2010, profiles of authors Nancy T.Rosenberg, Mikki Zimmerman, Michael Dillon Scott and entrepreneurs like actor/author/recording artist Tray Chaney, actress/director/author Cherie Johnson and model/actor Nicoye Banks. Also included will be styling tips by fashion designer Gail Ambeau, cooking tips by Chef Bruce Tretter, and musical profiles of Laura Pascarella, The Artist Company and the rap groups Authentic and Dem Raleigh Boyz as well as Conversations’ Artist of the Year 2010.

The magazine will be available at independent bookstores in Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Pearl/Brandon and online at www.conversationsmag.com. It will be marketed through paid ads on Facebook,social networking sites, posters, Conversations LIVE radio, and other sites operated by Shadow Play Ent. PDFs of the bi-monthly edition will also be available through www.payloadz.com.

For additional information about Conversations Magazine including how to be featured and advertising in the publication, contact Cyrus Webb at cawebb4@juno.com or601.896.5616. Details can also be found at www.conversationsmag.com.

On the evening of September 26, 2009, Mary E. Gilder spoke to a audience at the prestigious University. Several chapters from her acclaimed novel ,”A Misrepresentation of Myself,” were read. The author closed the evening with a talk focused on connecting with your passions.

On behalf of the Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, the University was bestowed a signed copy of, “A Misrepresentation of Myself.” On the night of the event, the gift was presented to the University President.

“The characters are real. The “situation”, although not new, is handled in a completely different way. The novel is interesting and refreshing.”
Jane Sweet
San Diego, Ca

“I love Mary’s use of language, her ability to take a rainbow of words and create a beautiful portrait.”
Tiera NaCole
Houston, Texas

“I love how the novel is intelligently written. The novel maintains a tone of realism as it challenges readers to reflect upon there own lives and relationships. Although, sadden by the attitude/values of one of the main characters, it is a realistic view of how materialism is sometimes thought to be the key to happiness.”
Simone Utsey
Oakland, Ca

“Just a note to let you know that it was a privilege and a pleasure to read your wonderful literary achievement! Your effort will no doubt shape the opinions and attitudes of all those fortunate enough to read it. Keep up the good work as I await in anticipation of your next sparkling novel.”
Thomas
El Sobrante, Ca

“It’s a hypnotizing read. You will not be able to put the novel down. I also found it to be realistic, you can relate to it.”
Christy Hollis
San Diego, Ca

“I believe that this novel will challenge readers to connect with their soul and to be honest with their heart.”
Cheryl Curry
Houston, Texas

“The novel is well written. I believe that it transcends gender, class and culture. Without doubt, one will be able to identify with one of the characters.”
Yvonne Hollis
San Diego, Ca

“Hey Mary, the novel is awesome. I can’t wait to read the entire novel. I could hardly put it down once I started reading it. The flow is really nice and the transitions are seamless. Ms. Lenna is my kind of woman, Mr. Maxwell is my kind of dude; we can hang out and play some golf. Zolla is a closet freak waiting to be freed from the bondage of her normality.”
S. Gilder
Oakland, Ca

“I love how Mary achieves success in creating strong characters that are vastly different. Their life experiences and value systems vary yet, they are able to come together and support one another. The characters are all inspiring and exude inner strength. Mary has the ability to bring each character to life. Characters who are unafraid to stand in their values as they rediscover what it is they will and will not do for love. Mary is able to pull the reader in and allow them to experience Zolla.”
Juanita
San Diego, Ca