On February 26th, 2010, The French Quarters, 100 N. Washington, Saginaw, will host the Poets, Authors and Writers Extravaganza from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Among the authors to speak are Dr. Larry Davis (Black and Single: Finding Your Romantic Quotient) and Dr. Velonda Thompson (Pass the Sweet Potatoes, Please), as well as novelist W. James Richardson, whose fourth novel, The Eclipse Blues, appeared in December of 2009.
Also on the schedule are poetry performances and presentations by authors of stage and screenplays. For the musically inclined, a DJ will entertain. Included in the entertainment are ballroom and hustle dancing demonstrations and a performance by The Belly Dancing Devoirs: Bev'licious & Grown & Sexy.
Admission is free, and refreshments will be available to purchase. Those participants wanting to donate to relief efforts for Haiti will also have the opportunity.
As of yet unregistered writers still wanting to take advantage of this opportunity, should contact Willie Richardson via his Website www.wjamesrichardson.com. He asks that inquiries be made through his e-mail address using "Poets and Authors" in the subject line.