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I am proud to have participated twice in Rachel Kramer Bussel's wonderful reading series In The Flesh which takes place at the Happy Ending Salon and Lounge in NYC's Chinatown. And guess what? You can find me on November 19, 2009 at the most fun reading series in town. I will be joining my co-calendar goddesses of the NY Sex Blogger's Calendar at the reading series' 4th anniversary blockbuster night-- Fun! 302 Broome Street at 7:30 pm. xo

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Hey People! I'm a calendar girl.

You know that I'll do anything for a cause I believe in, right? The New York Sex Bloggers Calendar benefits the Sex Workers Association, a civil rights and advocacy organization for women who do sex work. For me this is right in line with my work as a filmmaker on Afrodite Superstar and the work I've done with Eve Ensler's VDay on stopping the violence against women and girls. My photographer was Joseph W. Carey, and it was a very body embracing empowering shoot for me. I can't wait for you to see it. Order your calendar right now!!!

You can even purchase Ad days. It's for a good cause so go to http://www.sexbloggercalendar.com/ and order today. Here's the party info HERE. See you at Fontana's in NYC from 6:30 to 9:30pm on November 6th.

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Hey Cupcakes, I am so excited to be a special guest at beauty goddess Shannon Nelson's A Girl Got A Spa Party at WINK Midtown, NYC. It's her 4 year blogiversary. Find Shannon Nelson here: Beauty Blogger & Social Media Consultant . We were introduced by the fabulous Nando. Join us! xo

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Hey Cupcakes! Join me on October 16, 2009 at Bluestockings Bookstore in NYC for a reading called "Feminist Sex" presented by Shira Tarrant, PhD. Her books include Men & Feminism and When Sex Becomes Gender. I'll be in the esteemed company of the fab Audacia Ray and Sinclair Smith, and I may be reading from my novel Dare. We'll see! 7pm Friday, October 16 • Bluestockings Books, 172 Allen Street 212-777-6028. xo

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Hey Loves, I look forward to appearing on the "LoveDetour.com the Radio Show" on EnergyTalkRadio.com!  The show is hosted by Sunny Wang who is the founder of LoveDetour.com, and Kim Hess who writes for the site and is the "Divorce Guru." Find Kim Hess HERE, and listen in Friday October 16 at 3pm. Kim Hess is also part of the super helpful advice video team with me at Luv Em or Leave Em. xo

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Hey Cupcakes,

I had a wonderful interview a few days ago on The Co-Creator Radio Network. Ken Ludwig's radio show is a leading edge inspirational conversation where like minded creators gather to evolve. It was a unique interview for me as we didn't discuss my work, only my own private spiritual practice. If you enjoy Dr. Wayne Dyer, Louise Hay, Abraham Hicks or The Secret, then you'll enjoy our conversation. Listen in HERE. xo

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Hey Loves,

It is always very exciting to have one's work acknowledged. I am very excited to report that The Huffington Post named me one of the Media Pros On Twitter Who Rock the Planet! How cool. Check out the HuffPo piece by author, blogger and community activist 2morrow Knight HERE. You can follow me on Twitter @abiolatv. And say hi-- I keep my twitter notifications turned off so we won't get to meet if you don't tweet me. Whoo Hoo! xo

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Hey Loves,

It was my honor to host the 5th Annual African American Literary Awards at The Gatehouse in New York City. Yvette Hayward once again did an incredible job as did Joy Doss. I have hosted the show for the past 5 years. See my photo gallery of this year's show HERE. Brava! xo

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Hey Loves,

It was wonderful to have an in-depth discussion with author, actor and sctivist Hill Harper about his new book The Conversation, already at number two on the New York Times Bestseller's list. Read about more about the interview HERE and check it out On The Shelf at BET.com HERE. xo

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Hey Loves, I hope you enjoy this fun romp through my love life again: Abiola & The City. Read Part 1 now in Jody Green's Satellite Magazine. You remember Jody Green from VH1's celebreality series Tough Love, don't you? Ready, set, dating! xo