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Traveling by bus through the Midwest in August may not sound like every writer's dream. But factor in a chance to crack the
mother of all mass merchandisers, Wal-Mart, and the trip starts to sound a lot more appealing.
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Publishers Weekly
Nineteen African-American authors gather in the lobby of the Marriott Indiana North at 8:00 a.m. Friday.
Everyone’s talking about the press coverage of their tour. Someone says, "Naleighna,
you’re quoted!" and the author of Every Woman Needs a Wife lets out a squeal.
More... Publishers Weekly Chicago radio personality Bonnie DeShong stands at the front of a tour bus and speaks in a loud voice: "We gonna go to Wal-Mart! We gonna
kick butt! We gonna sell books! Y’all excited?" A cheer erupts from the passengers and we’re on our way.
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