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Ananda Kiamsha Madelyn Leeke's Blog (51)

Celebrate Author Ananda Leeke's Official Book Release Party on 12.6.09 4pm in DC & Watch Countdown Video #1

Greetings All! I hope your Thanksgiving was filled with fabulous food, fun, and family moments that fill your heart with joy, gratitude, and love. Join me in celebrating Day 1 of the That Which Awakens Me Book Release Party Countdown. Check out the video below that features me reading an excerpt from Chapter 5 of my new book That Which Awakens Me: A Creative Woman’s Poetic Memoir of Self-Discovery. It discusses my writing life. For more information, visit w… Continue

Added by Ananda Kiamsha Madelyn Leeke on November 29, 2009 at 9:10pm — No Comments

Happy Halloween from Author Ananda Leeke & news about the launch of her 11/1 online book party launch

Happy Halloween! If you are seeking a treat, join me on November 1 for the launch of my online book party that celebrates my new book, That Which Awakens Me: A Creative Woman’s Poetic Memoir of Self-Discovery. See the book cover below. Please leave a comment about the book cover in the comment section.

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Added by Ananda Kiamsha Madelyn Leeke on October 31, 2009 at 8:52pm — No Comments

More Great News About My New Book - Sneak Preview of Book Cover Summary

Added by Ananda Kiamsha Madelyn Leeke on May 31, 2009 at 2:22pm — No Comments

BAP Living Radio Celebrates Women's History Month on March 15, 22, & 29 with Black Women Artists, Curators, Gallery Owners, and Arts Administrators

Ethiopia Awakening (1914) by Sistalove Artist/Poet Meta Vaux Warrick Fuller http://www.prlog.org/10191861-bap-livin… Continue

Added by Ananda Kiamsha Madelyn Leeke on March 3, 2009 at 8:05am — No Comments

For African American Art Lovers - Free Conference - April 16-18 @ Howard University - 20th ANNUAL JAMES A. PORTER COLLOQUIUM ON AFRICAN AMERICAN ART

Click here for FREE registration: http://portercolloquium.org/colloquium/2009/register. I already registered. Don't delay! NOTE: Blog text copied from… Continue

Added by Ananda Kiamsha Madelyn Leeke on February 19, 2009 at 9:12am — No Comments

Celebrating Smith Farm Center for Healing and the Arts @ Howard Univ. Hospital - the place where I share my gifts as an artist-in-residence

Today I am celebrating Smith Farm Center for Healing and the Arts - http://www.smithfarm.com. I have been working as an artist-in-residence for Smith Farm since 2001. Click here to learn about the program:… Continue

Added by Ananda Kiamsha Madelyn Leeke on February 18, 2009 at 10:58am — No Comments

Happy Love Day Every Day! How did you celebrate February 14th? What does love look like in your life?

Fortune Cookie Collage # 2 by Ananda Leeke

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Added by Ananda Kiamsha Madelyn Leeke on February 15, 2009 at 11:12pm — No Comments

At A Crossroads - poetry inspired by Fem 2.0 conference & African American female artist/poet Meta Vaux Warwick Fuller

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Added by Ananda Kiamsha Madelyn Leeke on February 10, 2009 at 9:06pm — No Comments

Author/Artist Ananda Leeke's Poetical and Photo Reflections on Her Inauguration Day Experience in DC

Leeke and Eng Family represent our ancestors and family members at the Inauguration on the National Mall - My sister Syl Eng (very cool black and red hat) and Lu Eng Leeke (standing in back), me, and my brother Mark (with his Dallas Cowboys hat) Photo Credit: A Fellow American… Continue

Added by Ananda Kiamsha Madelyn Leeke on January 21, 2009 at 9:13pm — No Comments

Honoring Dr. King with Service in 2009 - What are your plans?

Blessings All, Today is the 80th birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. He was a committed and complex America man who shared his gifts as a clergyman, activist, civil rights leader, and writer with the world. When I think of Dr. King, one word comes to mind - SERVICE. The way he lived… Continue

Added by Ananda Kiamsha Madelyn Leeke on January 15, 2009 at 2:00pm — 2 Comments

Artist Milton Bowens Will Be Featured on 1.11.09 Episode of Go Green Sangha Radio - "Art Every Day, Cultural Creatives, and Innerpreneurs."

Exhibition Notice for Artist Milton Bowen's Artwork

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Added by Ananda Kiamsha Madelyn Leeke on January 6, 2009 at 10:36pm — No Comments

Artist/Author Ananda Leeke's Favorite Wisdom Thoughts for Her 2009 Creative Process

Love Mentalism: Be Love, Love Light (No pun intended!) by Ananda Leeke Acrylic painting - 2005 The painting reflects what happens in Ananda's body when she surrenders to the divine flow of creative energy and allows it to move freely through her seven chakras (energy centers… Continue

Added by Ananda Kiamsha Madelyn Leeke on January 1, 2009 at 5:30pm — No Comments

Jumpstart January by tuning into 3 episodes of BAP Living Radio - January 4, 8, and 28

Tune into the January 4th episode of BAP Living Radio at 7:00 pm EST for a discussion on "Soulful Living: Wisdom on How to Live Your Best Life in 2009." Dr. Anita Davis DeFoe, an author and entrepreneur, will be interviewed about her book, A Woman's Guide to Soulful Living. For more information, visit www.dranitadavisdefoe.com/home.html. Click here to listen to the show: www.talkshoe.com/tc/18598. Mark your calendars for two special… Continue

Added by Ananda Kiamsha Madelyn Leeke on December 31, 2008 at 2:20pm — No Comments

Groovy News - My Favorite Sista Curator Thelma Golden is featured in The Nation

Groovy News! I just learned that the December 29th issue of The Nation features an article about one of my all-time favorite curators, Thelma Golden. It is entitled "Back Talk: Thelma Golden." Christine Smallwood wrote the article and gave Golden an opportunity to share her views as the… Continue

Added by Ananda Kiamsha Madelyn Leeke on December 13, 2008 at 5:57pm — No Comments

Happy 44th Anniversary of John Coltrane's A Love Supreme!

Watch a YouTube video of jazz musician John Coltrane performing A Love Supreme. 9 Days After A Love Supreme by Ananda Leeke Copyright 2008 by Madelyn C. Leeke. Excerpt from That Which Awakens Me (Winter 2009, iUniverse, Inc.) What's… Continue

Added by Ananda Kiamsha Madelyn Leeke on December 9, 2008 at 5:35pm — No Comments

How My Love Affair with Art Began

That Which Awakens by Ananda Leeke (acrylic, 2006) How My Love Affair with Art Began by Ananda Leeke Copyright 2008 by Madelyn C. Leeke. Excerpt from That Which Awakens Me (Winter 2009, iUniverse, Inc.) #1 Living in my parents’ white and pink trimmed house on Man… Continue

Added by Ananda Kiamsha Madelyn Leeke on December 5, 2008 at 11:11am — No Comments

Serving the African American Community and Sharing African American Art at Howard University Hospital

Serving the African American Community and Sharing African American Art at Howard University Hospital by Ananda Leeke Copyright 2008 by Madelyn C. Leeke. Excerpt from That Which Awakens Me (Winter 2009, iUniverse, Inc.) Exploring the creative process with cancer patient… Continue

Added by Ananda Kiamsha Madelyn Leeke on December 5, 2008 at 11:00am — No Comments

Through My Black Girl's Window - Inspired by Artist Betye Saar's Black Girl's Window

African American Artist Betye Saar's Black Girl's Window, 1969 - www.betyesaar.net Through My Black Girl's Window by Ananda Leeke Copyright 2008 by Madelyn C. Leeke Excerpt from That Which Awakens Me (Winter 2009, iUniverse… Continue

Added by Ananda Kiamsha Madelyn Leeke on December 5, 2008 at 11:00am — No Comments

Author Ananda Leeke Featured in November 08' Issue of Clutch Magazine

Great News! On November 5th, Clutch Magazine featured Author Ananda Leeke and her debut novel, Love's Troubadours - Karma: Book One (www.lovestroubadours.com) in its Author's Month: Salute to Scribes. Click here to read the interview… Continue

Added by Ananda Kiamsha Madelyn Leeke on November 6, 2008 at 9:26am — No Comments

November 3 Post for Art Every Day Month - All Souls: A time to celebrate

Six-Word Memoir - All Souls: A time to celebrate All Souls: A time to celebrate, an excerpt from That Which Awakens Me by Ananda Leeke Copyright 2008 by Madelyn C. Leeke. Yesterday I woke up feeling a little out of sorts. I didn't sleep well. I was filled wit… Continue

Added by Ananda Kiamsha Madelyn Leeke on November 3, 2008 at 10:36am — No Comments