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Since its founding in 1990, Milligan Books has skyrocketed to become the fastest-growing Black female-owned publishing company in America. The company has published more than 100 Black authors. Several of their works have made various bestseller lists.
"There are many talented and dedicated Black writers," says Dr. Rosie Milligan, founder and owner of Milligan Books, "who have written well-crafted works that deserve publication." Dr. Milligan emphasizes that she is not in competition with the mainstream publishers, many of whom she feels publish excellent works. Her mission simply is to offer authors another opportunity to reach an audience with their work.
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In fact, Dr. Milligan feels that self-publishing is not for everyone, nor is mainstream publishing suited for everyone. Milligan's philosophy is to help the author achieve their dreams. She prepares authors to succeed with self-publishing and she prepares authors who want to pursuer mainstream.
Milligan is considered a marketing "Guru." Her books, as well as her author's books, dominate sales on the Internet. Milligan Books' authors are requested guests on national radio and talk shows.
Milligan Books is a "new millennium" publisher providing affordable premium publishing with a personal touch. Whether through conventional, print-on demand, or e-book publishing, Milligan Books provides authors with the best publishing options.
Just a few of the 100's of titles Published by Milligan Books:
Damaged
Goods
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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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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.
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about Dr. Rosie Milligan
Dr. Rosie Milligan, registered nurse, counselor/health consultant, author, and
Ph.D. in Business Administration, has always been an achiever. Every career or
business she's been involved in has included helping other people accomplish
what they wanted in life. Her motto, �Erase �NO,� Step Over �CAN�T,� and Move
Forward With Life,� has been a motivating influence for hundreds to whom she has
been mentor and role model.
The mother of three entrepreneurs�an M.D., a cosmetologist, and a health food store owner�Dr. Milligan lectures nationally on economic empowerment, managing diversity in the workplace, and male/female relationships. Her books, �Starting a Business Made Simple� and �Getting Out of Debt Made Simple� have helped many across the country. Her most recent release, "Creating A New You In Six Weeks Made Simple," is a must read. Dr. Milligan is also the author of ten other books.
Dr. Milligan has been an instructor in nursing education and was Director of Nursing for the College of Allied Health Careers and for the Los Angeles Job Corp Center. She assisted in writing the competency-based educational curriculum for Geriatric Nursing for the National Job Corp, former employee of United Health Plan (HMO) as Nursing Supervisor and Staff Development and holds lifetime teaching credentials for the State of California.
As an entrepreneur, economic empowerment activist, the Mississippi native
owns a bookstore and Professional Business Consulting Services�providing
consultation for new and small businesses and staff development training for
corporations. In 1990,
she started a publishing company, Milligan Books, where she has published over
100 new African-American authors in the past five years. Her publishing company
is the fastest growing publishing company owned by an African American female in
the nation.
A successful motivational speaker and trainer, she has appeared on numerous television and radio shows, such as Sally Jesse Raphael in New York; A.M. Philadelphia; Evening Exchange in Washington, D.C., Marilyn Kagan Show in Los Angeles, The Rob Nelson Show in Los Angeles and she's a regular guest on Stevie Wonder's KJLH Radio. She is founder and director of �Black Writers on Tour,� a columnist for �Black Issue Book Review Magazine.� Dr. Milligan Host her own Cable T.V. show "Express Yourself Literary Caf�"
Dr. Milligan was recipient of the 1996 Pioneer Women Los Angeles City Commission on the Status of Women and was also recipient of the 2001 Ervin Magic Johnson Master of Money Award. Being presently involved as Chairperson of the Community Advisory Group 8th District she is also a member of HOPE ToastMasters Chapter 1013 Los Angeles.
Dr. Milligan is obviously a woman who knows no limits and has proven this
with her newest venture, Milligan Literary Agency. She sold her first work, The
Shirt Off His Back, to one of the largest and most prestigious publishing
houses.
�Source Milligan Books (http://www.milliganbooks.com/biography.htm)
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