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What does TB&D stand
for?
TB&D stands for the
original name of the company, Tolbert Books and Distribution.
When did the idea for
TB&D originate?
Originally, TB&D was a
way for me to market and promote my first book, The Love We
Had... and then we later branched off into helping other self
published authors get their work out there as well as other services
that we offer.
How long as the company
been in existence?
TB&D was founded in May
of 2006 with the help of a few friends.
Why does TB&D exist?
In a nutshell, the purpose
of TB&D is to help self published authors along in their
literary journey. In this business, there are a lot of things that
you are going to learn from experience. I've had a lot of helpful
experiences, so I'd like to make the process as easy for others as I
can.
You do a LOT with your
company. Talk to us a bit about the services you
offer to potential clients.
As I mentioned earlier, some
of our services are publishing, marketing, distribution, editing,
web site and graphic design, event planning and
counseling/consultation.
What are some of the
current projects you've been a part of?
I was a founding member of
The Next Generation Literary Group which is an organization that was
founded to help aspiring authors get into the industry. I am also
the founder of the TB&D Social Club which is a social
organization for young professionals who want to network with other
like minded, positive individuals. You can view more information
about both organizations at www.dedantolbert.com.
If someone is interested
in learning more about your services, how can
they best contact you or get information?
The best way to contact me
is via email at tolbert_books@hotmail.com
or they can feel free to view my website at www.dedantolbert.com.
Not only are you a
business owner, but you are also the author of The
Love We Had.... Pitch us the story in 50 words or less.
The Love We Had... is
set on a college campus and is about the main character, Derrick and
his love interest Maya who are deeply in love but whose relationship
is thwarted by Maya's extremely possessive ex boyfriend who refuses
to let her go.
What's the backstory to
The Love We Had?
Although The Love We
Had... is fictional, its loosely based on my life and
experiences from college.
What has the reaction
been to The Love We Had...?
The reaction to The Love
We Had... has been great. Everyone who reads it, loves it and it
was named one of the top 10 books of 2006 by The Writers Inn.com.
Your second publication -
“Ask Dedan” Sex, Dating & Relationships -
Volume I - is a collection of your best advice columns. What was the
guiding force behind starting the "Ask Dedan" column?
My friends are constantly
asking me for advice, so I decided to start putting it on paper. I
currently write for several magazines across the country. You can
also find my "Ask Dedan" column on MySpace where I hold
daily discussion forums.
How did you become an
"expert" in relationships?
I don't consider myself an
expert on relationships. I just give my opinion which I've found
that people can relate to and identify with.
What are the top three
questions you're asked about relationships?
I'd have to say that the top
three most popular topics are: why
men cheat, why can't I find a good man, and interracial dating.
You're helping others
discover their literary dreams, you're planning
parties, you're designing graphics, you're publishing your books,
you're
telling it like it is about relationships -- what's next for you?
Currently,
I'm working on the sequel to The Love We Had.... If you liked
The Love We Had..., you're going to love the sequel. There
will be a lot of twists and turns and leave you guessing the same
way The Love We Had... did.
To learn more about Dedan and
TB&D Enterprises, check them out on MYSPACE!
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