What is The Urban Book Source?

The Urban Book Source (T.U.B.S.) is the Voice of Urban Literature.

T.U.B.S. is the premiere Internet source for readers, writers, authors, publishers, and vendors of urban literature. We embrace writers and readers of all genres, as we recognize our talents and tastes, like our shades, run the gamut. We are an online independent media publication who aims to give our readers progressive and authoritative information.

What we do?

Showcase, inform, advise, and expose industry trends by providing a forum for writers, offering daily news, exclusive interviews through audio, video and text, unbiased book reviews, industry related articles, monthly newsletters, commentary, and more.

Mission:

It is the mission of T.U.B.S. to voice the expressions of exceedingly talented writers that are often denied a say in mainstream publishing. In efforts to attain this mission we exclusively feature authors and artists who cater to the interests of urban literature.

We strive to support and promote authors and writers of urban literature, while encouraging quality written books with honest and unbiased reviews. We encourage readership, while providing support and a space for writers to share their talent with the world.

Behind the Scenes:

Founder/Publisher
Mark Manderson

Editor-in-Chief
Elaine Watkins

Senior Editor
Abeena Paige

Senior Writers
Taylor Nix
Kadeem H.

Contributing Writers
Jarold Imes
Seth “Soul Man” Ferranti
Kaven L. Brown
Deatri King-Bey
David L.
Narzell Wise
Intelligent Allah
Eyone Williams
Joey Pinkney
Cherri Millard
Vanessa Dora Murray

Correspondents
Chris Howard
Alfred E. Rutherford

Advertising/Marketing
& Promotions
Aaron Joseph

Illustration & Digital Art
Maurice Dunlap
Guy Hudson

Web Design/Development
& Maintenance
Visual Fiction Media Group

Director of Film
& Video Production
Ian Miller

Videographers
Shane Beckford
Aaron Miller
Edward Carter