Nikki Woods

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Invite Nikki to be your keynote/motivational speaker and can read excerpts from
Easier Said Than Done at your literary event. Nikki is a professional mistress of ceremonies
for radio and live concerts, showcases and outdoor events.
Click here to to request Nikki Woods as a speaker.

Please visit www.nikkiwoodsspeaks.com

There is exciting news and a brand new cookbook available!
Nikki Woods is a contributor to Food For the Soul by Kim Robinson
for more information
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UPCOMING APPEARANCES

*Nikki Woods Wonderful Weekend Oct 13-15th 2006

Friday, October 13th - Howard University Book Store - 2:00 to 4 pm
Address:2225 Georgia Ave., N.W., Washington DC 20059.
Parking is available on Georgia Avenue or on the lot located directly across from the bookstore.

Saturday, October 14th - Urban Knowledge Book Stores
Urban Knowledge Bookstore -
From 2 to 4 pm
Address : 2301 Liberty Hieghts
Baltimore, Maryland

Urban Knowledge Bookstore - From 5 to 7 pm
Address:
301 Light Street
Baltimore, Maryland

Sunday, October 15th - Urban Knowledge Book Store - From 3 to 5
Address:
14828 Baltimore Avenue
Laurel, Maryland

BookExpo America (BEA)
May 19-21,2006
Join Nikki Woods

at the largest book publishing event in the U.S.
(Sponsored by the American Booksellers Association and
Association of American Publishers)
BookExpo America 2006 takes place at the
new Washington D.C. Convention Center and features:
- over 2000 exhibits and publishers
- the world-class BookExpo Educational program
- the American Booksellers Association (ABA) educational program
- numerous special author and editor events, and networking events
- the famous BEA autographing program with over
500 authors (now all 3 days!) and more!

BookExpo America 2006 takes place at the new
Washington D.C. Convention Center and features:
Gallery Guichard
3521 S. King Drive
312-315-1500
March 11, 2006
7:00 p.m.-11:00 p.m.

Hey Chicago come on out for a conversation with WGCI’s own Nikki Woods’.
Enjoy a fabulous literary event where Nikki’s HOTT new novel
‘Easier Said than Done’ is available along with her autograph.
The date’s this Saturday, March 11th, thirty-five-twenty-one
South King Drive from seven to eleven p.m. at the Gallery Guichard.
You just might get the inside scoop on her next novel while enjoying
complimentary premium drinks and Delectable Tasting by Ruth Chris.

Thirty-five-twenty-one South King Drive, For more information call
, three-one-two-three-five-one-fifteen-hundred. Don’t miss the chance to
spend time with Chicago’s lovely and talented
Nikki Woods THIS SATURDAY! Call NOW three-one-two-three-five-one-fifteen-hundred.
This event brought to you by:
Eve Bridgeforth Event Planner Specialist and Coordinator,
InJoy a neo soul jazz band that Chicago simply enjoys,
After The Reign LLC bringing the thunder in Entertainment and EnJay Entertainment.

2006 V103's Expo for Today's Black Woman McCormick Place. Chicago, IL

Nikki Woods at the 2006 V103's Expo for Today's Black Woman
March 3rd and 4th

Join me at the 2006 V103's Expo for Today's Black Woman - McCormick Place -
where I will be signing copies of my debut novel, Easier Said Than done in
the Literary Cafe on SATURDAY ~ from 3 - 5pm and SUNDAY ~ from 3 - 5om.
I'll also be participating in the WRITE ON panel that happens Sunday at 1pm.
Look forward to seeing you Out and About at the Expo!

Borders Books & Music
Borders Books Black History Celebration Continues with Open Mic and Authors,

Nikki Woods is an accomplished radio and television personality,
author, filmmaker, motivational speaker and business owner.
Invite Ms. Nikki Woods to your next event or seminar to talk
about achieving success on a variety of different levels--from
overcoming depression to forming a blueprint.
Life does not have to be "Easier Said Than Done",
Nikki Woods was able to make her dreams come true,
find out how you can too.
| Invite Nikki to your next event as
your keynote speaker, emcee, host and or literary event!

BEVERLY Saturday, February 18, 3-7 pm Black History Month Celebration:
Celebrating Positive Voices in the Community, hosted by radio personality
and author NIKKI WOODS Booksignings, Live Music, and Open Mic Poetry
Featuring: Nikki Woods, Angela Benson,
and A.J. Bryson Chicago's Own Celebrity Radio Personality
and author Nikki Woods, said to be a cross between
Terry McMillan and Kimberla Lawson Roby, has written a poignant new novel,
Easier Said Than Done, about love, featuring a skillfully created
cast of characters that are so full of life, they breathe, dream,
and shout right off the page. At Borders, Nikki will read from
and sign her new book, host live musical performances, and
emcee an Open Mic session for aspiring poets.
Nikki will be joined by special guests including: poet and
author A.J. Bryson (Sleeping With My Eyes Open),
Chicago poet Vathos (From Auschwitz to Mississippi),
Def Poetry Jam performer (for 3 consecutive seasons)
and winner of Chicago’s Best New Poet Award, Redstorm
(Finder of Lost Souls), and Urbana, IL Christian writer
Angela Benson (The Amen Sisters).

MATTESON Saturday, February 25, 3-5 pm Black History Month:
Books & Poetry Celebration Author signings and Spoken Word
Performances Featuring: Nikki Woods, Def Poetry Jam Performer
Redstorm, surgeon and spoken word performer Dr. Michael DeWolfe, and many more.

There’s no reason to miss out on Black History Month events this February,
with Border hosting celebrations every Saturday (beginning Feb. 11) from
3-7 pm at select stores, featuring over 20 award- winning authors, poets,
and musicians, in addition to individual booksignings discussions with such
luminaries as Michael Eric Dyson, Michelle Singletary, Lawrence Hogan, Dave Zirin, and more.

BEVERLY 2210 W. 95th St. , Chicago 773.445.5471 HYDE PARK
1539 E. 53rd St., Chicago 773.752.8663 LAKEVIEW 2817 N. Clark St.,
Chicago 773.935.3909 MATTESON 4824 W 211th Street, Matteson, IL
708.679.1835 MICHIGAN AVE. 830 N. Michigan Ave., Chicago 312.573.0564
STATE STREET 150 N. State Street., Chicago 312.606.0750

Wednesday, February 4, 2006

Malcolm X - College
African American National Read-In

Wednesday, February 4, 2006
7-9
Jack's Java in Evergreen Plaza
95th/Western
Nikki Woods will be signing her book
Easier Said Than Done at the Chat Daddy - Art Sims events.

Saturday, January 21, 2006 at 8pm
David Alan Grier

David Alan Grier at The Center for Performing Arts at Governors State University
Nikki Woods hosts this fabulous evening of comedy and will be on-hand at
intermission to sign copies of her recent book “Easier Said Than Done.”
Visit www.centertickets.net for complete show and venue information.
Thursday, January 19, 6:30pm

Between the Pages

Host: Monique Caradine and Nikki Woods
Location: The DuSable Museum
740 East 56th Place, Chicago, IL

Phone: 773.947.0600
Special Guest Host:
Monique Caradine
Long-time TV and Radio Personality and Host of MOTalks.
MOTalks airs every Tuesday on Chicago Cable Channel 25!
*Reception from 6:30 PM to 7 PM (food will be served)
*Interview with Nikki Woods begins at 7 PM to 8:30 PM
* " Easier Said Than Done" is available at the DuSable Museum's Bookstore!
*Music provided by Sundance - Chicago's tightest female DJ
Please RSVP by Tuesday, January, 17 by going to
www.novelevents.com

Don't Forget to Sign Up As A Novel Events VIP!

Attendees purchasing a copy of Easier Said Than Done will be eligible to
participate in an enter-to-win contest for prizes, including a diamond
necklace worth $1,000 from Albert's Diamond Jewelers

"We look forward to seeing all of you on Thursday, January 19, 2006,"

Bring A Friend

*NEWSFLASH*

Radio Personality and Entertainment Reporter
Subscribe to "E" Entertainment -your daily dose
of urban celebrity news and gossip - at NikkiWoods@aol.com!

Georgia Doty Health Education Fund Hepatitis & HIV Family Resource Fair
Date: Saturday, December 17, 2005
Program Time : 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Program Location :
Mt. Calvary
Missionary
Baptist
Church
1257 W. 111th St. Morgan Park, IL

Valley View School District
365U Hurricane Survivor Fundraiser
Date: Friday, December 16, 2005
Program Time : 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Program Location : Bolingbrook High School -
365 Raider Way,
Bolingbrook
IL

December 10,2005
Nikki Woods
Walden Books
2:00- 4:00 p.m.
River Oaks Mall

Calumet City, IL 60409

November 20th 2005

DON'T MISS OUT
RSVP : TICKET'S ARE GOING FAST

New independent artist Nicole Mitchell would like to invite you
to a night of musical delight. From her charm, grace, and
spectacular vocals it is sure to be an evening of enchantment.
Ms. Mitchell has blended her own eclectic brand of r&b, soul,
and feel good music that you won't want to miss!
To get a sneak preview just click below on the music samples.

R.S.V.P.
Contact her personal assistant Sha at (773)
957-8017 or by e-mail sha_johnson8@yahoo.com

MITCHNUMUSIC PRESENTS

Nicole Mitchell Performing Live

At The Hot House

31 East Balbo

Downtown Chicago

November 20th 2005

2 shows at 7:00PM & 10:00PM

Doors Open 1 Hour Prior To Each Show

Cover $20

This event is Hosted By WGCI Radio Personality & Author Nikki Woods

(Autographed copies of her debut book "Easier Said Than Done" will be available)

Featuring Keith Henderson

* Special Invited Guest Brian McKnight

CD’s Available at www.amazon.con

www.cdbaby.com

www.tower.com

And Dr. Wax

PRESS RELEASE

November 17,2005
GOSPEL 1390 AM, V103-FM AND WGCI-FM AND ST.
JUDE COME TOGETHER FOR THE FIRST EVER PRAISE AND HOPE RADIOTHON IN CHICAGO!

Chicago, IL.- On Thursday, November 17th , Gospel 1390 (WGRB-AM)
will be joined by its sister stations V103 and WGCI to help children
with catastrophic diseases nationwide with the 'Praise and Hope' St.
Jude Radiothon! From 6 am to 6 pm, starting with The Morning Praise
Party's Angela Martin and John Hannah, Effie Rolfe in the midday
and Mike Robinson for the Gospel Ride home, Gospel 1390 will
devote its airwaves to the mission of St. Jude Children's Hospital.
Gospel 1390, V103 and WGCI listeners will have a chance
to become 'Partners In Hope' by calling

1-888-290-HOPE (4673) and pledging a donation to help in
the fight against childhood cancer, sickle cell disease,
pediatric AIDS and other life threatening diseases.
They will also hear from local Chicagoans who have
experienced St. Jude as they share their stories of
struggle, hope, courage and triumph. "It is our responsibility
to the community to showcase the extraordinary services
that St. Jude Children's Research Hospital offers and to
make our listeners aware of the huge impact that St. Jude's
innovative research and state of the art facilities has on
extending the lives of our children", said Angela T. Ingram,
Station Manager of Gospel 1390, V103 and WGCI.

In October, various radio personalities, namely V103's Ramonski Luv
and Joe Soto, WGCI's Nikki Woods and Executive Producer
of The Crazy Howard McGee Morning Show, Art Porter and
Gospel 1390's Angela Martin and Effie Rolfe took a trip to
St. Jude in Memphis to get a first hand look at the hospital,
the patients and the miracles taking place there everyday.

The late entertainer Danny Thomas founded St. Jude Children's
Research Hospital in 1962 in Memphis, Tennessee. It's the first
institution established for the sole purpose of conducting basic
and clinical research of catastrophic diseases in children, such
as cancer, sickle cell disease and pediatric AIDS. Moreover,
over 36% of St. Jude's patients are African American and
approximately 12% are of Hispanic descent. Gospel 1390,
V103 and WGCI are committed to getting this information
to our listeners about the tremendous service St. Jude offers.
From the very beginning, St. Jude has been fully racially"
integrated and fulfills its mission by treating children
without regard to race, religion or ability to pay.

Recently, Clear Channel Communications was honored
with receiving a replica of the Congressional gold medal that
founder Danny Thomas received from President Reagan for the
company's historic donation of funds to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
"We are honored to have Clear Channel here at St. Jude to experience
first hand the life saving work taking place at our great facility,"
said John P. Moses, Chief Executive Officer of ALSAC/St.
Jude Children's Research Hospital.

About Clear Channel Radio

Clear Channel Radio is a leading radio company focused
on serving local communities across the U.S. with more
than 110 million listeners choosing Clear Channel Radio
programming each week. The company's operations
include radio broadcasting, syndication and independent
media representation. Clear Channel Radio is a division of
Clear Channel Communications, Inc. (NYSE:CCU),
a leading global media and entertainment company.
More information on the company can be

found at www.clearchannel.com .

Contact:

Dawn Edwards,

Community Outreach Coordinator, WGCI, V103, WGRB

312-540-2231

Sunday November 13, 2005

Brunch with Vicki Stringer

Join Vicki Stringer, Author and Founder of Triple
Crown Publications in Detroit, MI at The St. Regis Hotel on November 13, 2005 1pm to 5pm.

Ms. Stringer, along with authors, Valencia
Williams and Sylvia Hubbard, will be discussing the state of urban
, romance and erotic books. This lunch discussion will be
moderated by Chicago Author, Nikki Woods.

Cost $45 per person.

A booksigning will all four authors will take place after the lunch discussion.

Please contact 313.289.8614 or go to http://clik.to/EssenceofMotown

Sylvia Hubbard
Author of Stone's Revenge just newly re-released @
http://lulu.com/StonesRevenge and coming soon
the fall of 2005, erotic suspense, Drawing The Line.
http://SylviaHubbard.com - Free Novels Available on the site!

How to love a Black woman

FREE books available on site!

Saturday November 12,2005

Diversity & Synergy
(North & South coming together)

Networking Hosted by Chicago's ..1 Morning Team WGCI's
Nikki Woods and the author of "Easier Said Than Done"
Depaul University/EbonyEnergy Showcase
Lincoln Park Student Center
2250 North Sheffield (Street Entrance)
Lincoln Park Campus
Chicago, IL 60614
LPSC Room 120 A&B
Identity Clothing Fundraiser for Hurricane survivors
Friday, November 4, 2005
9pm
Catalyst Ranch
656 W.Randolph
Chicago IL 60661

October 30th Sunday
Nikki Woods will be hosting an author's brunch at the
Parrot Cage Restaurant in the South Shore Cultural
Center beginning at 10 a.m. The price per person is
$16 dollars and this event is open to the public.
October 29th Saturday
Nikki Woods of WGCI/Clear Channel Radio hosts
the first ever Cavalcade of Authors. On October
29th, forty authors, including national bestselling
authors L. A. Banks, Leslie Esdaile, Gwynne Forster
and Earl Sewell travel to several locations for meet
& greets, signings and guest appearances, ending
with a masquerade ball fundraiser for the Jones Dishman
Foundation at the DuSable Museum of African American
History, and Dep-N Public Relations Stepper's Set at the
Spoken Word Cafe,then a Sunday Brunch featuring
Chef Ricky Moore at the South Shore Cultural Center.
Cavalcade of Authors Chicago Signings
Sponsored by the Jones Dishman Foundation & MPG Book Club Collective
http://www.jonesdishmanfoundation.org/donations.htm (Tickets)
Starting at India House Restaurant, then on to Waldens Books
In River Oaks, Woodson Regional Library, Afrocentric Bookstore,
and Sensual Steps of Bronzeville, Radio Personality Nikki Woods
hosts national bestselling and up-and-coming authors in simultaneous
signings across Chicago in a Cavalcade of Authors people are sure to remember.
Featured authors: Gwynne Forster, Naleighna Kai,
J. L. Woodson, Sesvalah, Earl Sewell, Tina Brooks McKinney,
Corlis Martin, Trista Russell, Mocha Sista, Gayle Jackson Sloan,
J. J. Michaels, LeBlanc, Trevy A. McDonald, Pat Arnold,
Tanya Bates, Felicia Madlock, Shelley Halima, Beah Hazley and more . . .
Presenting Genesis Press authors: Barbara Keaton, Dyanne
Davis and Lisa G. Riley. Corporate Sponsors: Genesis Press
is the largest privately-owned African-American book publisher
in the country, join the Macro Publishing Group Book
Club Collective www.macropublishing.com
Masquerade Ball Scholarship Fundraiser
Sponsored by Genesis Press & Macro Publishing Group
Phantom of the Opera or Mardi Gras? Celebrate your way!
DuSable Museum of African-American History
Sky Light Gallery I - Theme: Phantom of the Opera
Skylight Gallery II - Theme: Mardi Gras
October 29, 2005
8:00 to 11:00 p.m.
http://www.jonesdishmanfoundation.org/donations.htm
We invite you, your family, friends, staff, and co- workers
to join us in this first of its kind prestigious event showcases
a range of literary talents from national best selling authors
to independently published authors. This will be the first MPG
Book Club Collective sponsored event featuring national best
selling authors: L. A. Banks, Leslie Esdaile, and a host of authors
from Macro Publishing Group, Strebor Books International,
Genesis Press, BET/Sepia and Urban Books.
All have come together on this day for a common goal:
to help provide scholarships for college students through
the Clara Cobb Jones & George A. Dishman Foundation.
Steppers Set & Midnight Signing
Dep-N Public Relations Steppers Set & Midnight Signing
It's not over until the last page is turned . . .
Spoken Word Café 47th & King Drive
October 29, 2005
12:00 midnight – until
Party with us until the sun comes up!
D.J. Don will play the Dusties, Steppers music and
contemporary jazz songs you love. Authors L. A. Banks,
Leslie Esdaile, Felicia Madlock, Naleighna Kai, Sesvalah,
Trista Martin, Corlis Martin, Gayle Jackson Sloan, T
ina Brooks McKinne, J. J. Michael and LeBlanc will sign
their latest novels, toast the success of the day, and grace
the audience with a performance or two. Learn to step,
do a few slides or just sit back, share a few laughs, and
have a great time. Proceeds benefit the Jones Dishman Foundation.
This event is only $5.00 for people with an MPG Masquerade Ball ticket,
open to the public at $15.00, cash bar. Space is limited,
RSVP for this event at: lissa@macropublishing.com or
jmiller@dep-n.com, or 888.854.8823. www.dep-n.com.
Hosted in association with MPG Book Club Collective.
Cavalcade of Authors Sunday Brunch
sponsored by MPG Book Club Collective & Jones Dishman Foundation
Nikki Woods and the Jones Dishman Foundation invite you
to enjoy the fine cuisine of Chef Ricky Moore at the Parrot
Cage Restaurant housed within the South Shore Cultural Center.
Authors L. A. Banks, Leslie Esdaile, Naleighna Kai, J. L. Woodson,
Sesvalah, Trista Russell, Gayle Jackson Sloan, Tina Brooks McKinney
and Beah Hazley will be on site for an open to the public signing.
This event is open to the public, but space is limited for the brunch,
unlimited for the signings. Brunch is $16 per person. RSVP at
888.854.8823 or brunch@macropublishing.com
South Shore Cultural Center
71st & South Shore Drive [near Lake Michigan]
October 30, 2005
10:00 a.m. - 12:30 noon

Sundance's Reading Room
11824 Vincennes Avenue
Friday, October 28th at 7 p.m.
Nikki Woods will be reading excerpts from her new book,
Easier Said Than Done, along withbest selling author of "On The Down Low, J.L. King
The 15th Annual Gwendolyn Brooks Writer's Conference
Chicago State University
Wednesday October 19, 2005
7:30 P.M.
Nikki Woods will be reading from her novel,
Easier Said Than Done.

Fountaindale Public Library District
(Bolingbrook branch)
September 24, 2005

The Fountaindale Public Library District
(Bolingbrook branch)
September 24, 2005

The Fountaindale Public Library District, in partnership with Borders Books, will host an Author Fair from 2 to 4 p.m. Sept. 24th at the district's Bolingbrook branch, 300 W. Briarcliff Road.

A number of local authors will meet with visitors, and their books will be available for purchase.
The authors have written books for children, young adults and adults. They include Mary and Rich Chamberlain, Dyanne Davis, Pamela Dell, Deatri King-Bey, Jade Lee (Kathy Grill), Carole Madrzak, Lisa Mallen, Patricia Malone, Carmela Martino, Melody Thomas (Laura Renken), Jennifer Stevenson, Sheila Welch and Nikki Woods.

Call (630) 759-2102 or visit www.fountaindale.lib.il.us.

The RAWSISTAZ Affair 2005
September 16-18,, 2005

http://www.rawsistaz-affair.com/

RAWSISTAZ is proud to announce the celebration event for our 5-Year Anniversary, The RAWSISTAZ Affair 2005. Our annual literary conference will be held in Atlanta, Georgia, September 16-18, 2005 in the Midtown Atlanta area. The theme is "Celebrating Literacy ...Celebrating US." Our goal, as always, is to bring readers and writers together to celebrate and promote African-American literature.

Sept 10, 2005

Simply Elegant Event Planning (SEEP), in conjunction with the Chicago School of Massage Therapy, will hold its annual Women's Day Celebration at the Tinley Park Holiday Inn Convention Center on Saturday, September 10th from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Nikki Woods, WGCI Radio personality and author, is hostess for this event.

Sept 2, 2005

HOTT 1075 FM Radio
49 Union Square Mall, Hamilton HM12
Website:www.hott1075.bm
held in conjunction with:
True Reflections Book Store
53 Reid St.
Hamilton HM12
Right on the corner of Parliament and Reid streets, this shop has Bermuda's largest collection of books, puzzles and other items related to black Bermudian, African and Caribbean history. Afro-centered greeting cards, posters and lithographs are also available. True Reflections celebrates ethnic culture and art. Jewelry from the Ivory Coast, Kente cloth accessories and African print shirts are popular with visitors and locals. Various striking fabrics are available by the yard.

August 17 - 21

Nikki Woods is the ambassador for the
2005 NABFEME International Women's Leadership Summit Chicago, IL

The Renaissance Hotel, One West Wacker Drive
Reservations: 800-468-3571

For registration & hotel info visit:http://www.NABFEME.org

July 24, 2005

Nikki Woods is the Mistress of Ceremony for the Women In Power
"Make It Happen" seminar which will be held July 24, 2005 at
IRWIN COMMUNITY CENTER , 18120 HIGHLAND AVENUE, HOMEWOOD, IL 60430.
It is an evening of networking opportunities for women of all ages and business levels.
The event will enlighten, entertain and guide women on t
heir journeys to personal and professional achievement.

July 16, 2005

The “Locker Room Barber Shop”
2nd Annual Family and Friends Day Festival
Co Host Agreement
3312/14 W 183rd Street, Hazel Crest, IL 60429
Telephone: 708/647-9580 or 708/922-0300
Fax: 708/922-9757

July 11, 2005

Bolingbrook Library

Speaker at Literary Event

7:00 p.m. @ Bolingbrook Library

July 1, 2005

SHE JAMS
FEATURING CRYSTAL WATERS

Mistress of Ceremony

Museum of Science and Industry

57th St. & Lake Shore Dr. Chicago, IL 60637

www.powwowchicago.org

www.theliteraryexchange.org

Feb. 5, 2005

Martin's Inter-Culture, Ltd.

24th Annual Chicago Music Awards

Featuring Linda Clifford

Speaker & Award Presenter

Museum of Science and Industry

57th St. & Lake Shore Dr. Chicago, IL 60637

wwww.chicagomusicawards.com