ISBN: 1881524930
Format: Hardcover
Pub. Date: March 2003
Publisher: Milligan Books

"An explosive interracial love triangle anchors Roland S. Jefferson's suspenseful, immensely compelling hard-boiled crime drama about three desperate people on the fringes of society who are drawn together to pull off a dangerous, near-impossible heist. Orchestrated by a corrupt prison warden with his own agenda, bank robber Alonzo Crane is secretly released mid way through his 25-to-life sentence to do the warden's bidding. But he hadn't counted on the Mexican Mafia. And the absolute last thing he needed was to fall in love.....with a white girl."

I Am Not a Problem Child!
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Marquise Cormier

ISBN: 0971974993
Format: Paperback, 59pp
Pub. Date: September 2002
Publisher: Milligan Books

When Marquise Cormier was in first grade, the public school system recommended that he be placed in a special education class. At the beginning of second grade, standardized tests showed that Marquise was gifted.

Marquise and his loving, wise granny refused to accept the special education label. Marquise now makes the most of his gifts as a successful businessman, a motivational speaker, and a loving eight year old boy. This story is an inspiration for all, and a testament to the power of belief in yourself and family. "I Am Not A Problem Child!" is not to be missed!

Black Deception
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Monica Regina Payton

ISBN: 0972594159
Format: Paperback, 378pp
Pub. Date: December 2002
Publisher: Milligan Books

This book is a medical thriller that will take your breath away. Angela Butler had everything she ever wanted-a beautiful new home in Coral Gables, a new boyfriend, and an exciting new job as a physician assistant to the world-renowned Dr. Kenneth Diamond, a pioneer in genetic cloning therapy. Then, slowly, everything began to unravel. First her patients started reporting strange symptoms-loss of pigment in their skin, unexplained energy surges. Then Angela started having problems with her credit. Now someone was in her house, and getting closer every minute.

A Resource Guide for African-American Speakers and Writers
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by Dr. Rosie Milligan

ISBN: 1881524086
Format: Paperback, 132pp
Pub. Date: August 1997
Publisher: Milligan Books

As an African-American author/speaker, and owner of a small publishing house in Los Angeles, I speak from experience. I know the advantages and the disadvantages of having and not having the knowledge and resources necessary to become financially successful in the writing and speaking industry.

I completed my first book in 1990, had it copyrighted and began my search into he marketplace. I sold a few books to my family and friends. Then, I thought, "Where do I go from here?" I was asked to conduct a seminar on "Starting A Business Made Simple" at the Los Angeles Black Business Expo, founded by Barbara Lindsey. I presented a very powerful seminar. I had an exhibit booth space, and I conducted a book signing in my booth. The participants stopped by to chat, offer encouragement, and a few purchased the book.

I conducted the seminar 3:00 pm on Saturday at the Expo. After the seminar, my book sold like hot cakes in the winter and ice cream in the summer. I remember George Subira had his booth next to mine. His books had hard back covers and were priced at $13.95. He looked at my book, which was soft back with spiral binding, and said, "You're asking $20.00 for this book? My books are hard backs and I'm only asking $13.95." I said to Mr. Subira, "I guess that is what you think your books are worth." However, I thought to myself, Did I overprice my book? At that moment, I heard the voice of my father, Simon, as a whisper in my ear saying, "Pay him no attention, and remember, find a need and fill it." My father was referring to supply and demand. There was a demand for books on How to Start a Business Made Simple, and there were very few books written at the grassroots level. I had a product that people needed, wanted and were willing to pay for.

I conducted the "Starting a Business Made Simple" workshop at the Expo on Saturday and Sunday. Following each seminar, participants were reaching over each other for fear that I might run out of books. I learned the tricks of the trade from my father Simon, the greatest farmer of all times. I had a watermelon business at the age of 10. Simon taught me to put out a few at a time.

When the expo was over, the excitement of selling books was over, because I did not know where to go from there. I ran ads in local newspapers. This was a big mistake, a waste of money because I did not place the ad as a mail order. When people hear or read about a book, they usually go to the nearest bookstore to purchase the book. My book was not in the bookstores. Bookstores usually purchase their books from book distributors. I did not have any clue as to where to find a book distributor, therefore, I continued to speak and sell books at the Los Angeles Black Business Expo.

I learned the hard way how to do it right, I wrote this book so that you may learn the easy way and do it right the first time.