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Interview with Monique Chanae

10/20/2012

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1. Can you tell us a little bit about yourself?
  Sure! I’m 21, a mother of two beautiful little divas and I’m goofy

2. Where are you from?
  I’m a Brick City girl! (Newark, New for those who don’t know)

3. When did you first consider yourself a writer?
  I think it was the first time I actually wrote a picture prompt as a school assignment and my teacher told me I should write more. Every since then I’ve called myself a writer.

4. How did you come up with the title Lighter to my Cigarette?
 Before finalizing the title, I had a slew of different ones. I ended up coming up with the title “Lighter to My Cigarette” listening to Ashanti’s song “Baby.” And that one line kinda reminded me of my main character, Kai.

5. What inspired you to write your first book? 
  At the time when I first started writing “Lighter to My Cigarette”, it was based off these crazy dreams me and my best friend used to have and write down and as I got older, some of the events in the story actually happened to me.

6. When writing this story how did you come up with the concepts of the story?
    Life experiences I guess you could say.

7. Is there a message in your novel that you want readers to grasp
   In “Lighter to My Cigarette” the message is to never underestimate someone and to definitely be cautious and get their health checked.

8. What books have most influenced your life most?
   To be honest, I can’t really think of any off the bat but I’ve read a lot of books that hit close to home.

9. If you had to choose, which writer would you consider a mentor?
    It’d be either Takerra Allen or K’wan. Back in ’09 when I first started writing, if I had ANY questions, I could hit up Takerra and she’d be more than willing to answer them for me and I admire her for that.

10. Are there any new authors that have grasped your interest?
DamaCargle, Aleta Williams, Shan, Fabiola Joseph, Boo Jackson, Vanna B. the list could go on for DAYSSSSSS.

11. What are your current projects?
   “V: Prequel to Heiress”, the Heiress follow-up; “Heiress: The Blood Campaign”, Mink Syndication, Motives: Everybody’s Got One and those are just to name a few.

12. Do you see writing as a career?
     Most definitely! I love being a writer.

13. What do you like to do when you are not writing?
   You can most likely catch me eating something lol I love to eat! Or I’d probably be listening to my music or reading.

14. Who is your favorite author and what is it that really strikes you about their work?
 I’d normally say Al-Saadiq Banks because his writing always hits so close to home but most recently, it’s been DamaCargle. Dama’s stories normally take you on a roller coaster ride from beginning to end and there are so many twists and turns, I’m still figuring some of them out.

15. Do you have anything specific that you want to say to your readers?
   To my readers I just want to say THANK YOU ALL FOR PURCHASING MY WORK! Not everybody is willing to give a new author a chance but the feedback I’ve gotten so far is amazing. This is only the beginning and I promise to give you stories you’ll fall in love with.

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Chatting it up with Featured Author, Tramaine Green

10/1/2012

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Sistahs on Lit:  Thank you for taking the time to do this  interview with us.  Could you please tell us a little about yourself?

Tramaine Green:  I am 28 years old. I am a wife to a wonderful man. His name is Aaron. I am a  mother to a four year old girl named Ayanna. About to be a mother again to a  little boy named Bakari. I have 9 weeks left to his arrival. Aside from that,
I'm an avid reader & I write poems.


Sistahs on Lit:  CONGRATS to you and Aaron!!!  What inspired you to write your first book?

Mrs. Green:  Almost two years ago, I was at work. We really didn't have a lot going on in my department, so I just
started brainstorming ideas for a book. I wanted to do something outside of the norm. I had never written one before, but I was an avid reader and writer of poems so it wasn't completely foreign to me...At least the ability to write wasn't. I had always known that I had a gift, I just hadn't made up mind on what I wanted to do with it. Normally, I start things and don't finish. But in this case, I wanted to finish and succeed. I wanted to complete my goal and I did. It  isn't easy taking a risk, but when you do, you feel so much better that you know you at least tried.



Sistahs on Lit:  What keeps you motivated to keep writing?

Mrs. Green:  Mainly, my readers/supporters. I love knowing that I they love my stories. It isn't easy to stay motivated in this writing game, so hearing from my readers/supporters makes a huge difference.



Sistahs on Lit:  What were the challenges (research, literary, psychological, and logistical) in bringing your first book to life?

Mrs. Green:  The main challenge was making sure the story came together & made sense. Then of course the editing and rewrites can take up so much time but its worth it of course.



Sistahs on Lit:  What genre do you consider your books?  Do you think you would ever venture outside of that genre?

Mrs. Green:  Contemporary Romance/Drama. I have actually tried urban lit a little in my short story, Forgive and Forget. Let's just say, it will take some getting use to. Lol  But yes definitely.



Sistahs on Lit:    If you could turn any of your books into a movie, which book would it be and why? What actors or actresses would you want to play the characters?

Mrs. Green:  I would have to go with Yours Truly first because it is my baby. Of course it  would be nice to see it come to life on the big screen. I would like to see maybe Morris Chestnut or Michael Ealy play Jaleel. For Kayla, maybe Sanaa
Lathan. And for Alyssa, Gabrielle Union. This is subject to change. :-)



Sistahs on Lit:  I love all of your book covers.  Who designs them?

Mrs. Green:  Thank you so much! My coworker, Alyssa Perez, designed Yours Truly book cover.  My friend & fellow author, Jade Jones, designed Forgive and Forget book cover.



Sistahs on Lit:   Do you think with Kindle and Nook now on the scene that hard covers and  paperback books would slowly become a thing of the past?

Mrs. Green:  Good question! I honestly don't believe they will. There are still some people that prefer paperback and hardback books over ebooks. Even I still like to go the traditional route. 



Sistahs on Lit:  Do you have any book signings coming up that your readers can meet you?

Mrs. Green:  Not yet. My books are ebooks right now but I do plan to have paperback books in the near future.



Sistahs on Lit:  Alot of authors are putting out 5-6 short stories at one time rather than  writing a 200-300 page novel, what are your thoughts on this?

Mrs. Green:  I can understand that. It's easier to write a short story than a novel. Besides, we indie authors have to get our name and work out there. We don't want our readers to forget us.



Sistahs on Lit:  How may your readers contact you on social media?

Mrs. Green:  I am on Twitter, Facebook, and I have a blog as well. 
                     Twitter:
www.twitter.com/AuthoressTG
                     Facebook: www.facebook.com/TramaineGreenWrites
                     My blog: www.tramainegreen.com


Sistahs on Lit:  Thank you again for the interview and please keep us posted of your future works.  God bless you on a safe and speedy delivery.


 


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Interview with author of Alani's Bigger Hustle, Kai Storm

9/21/2012

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Sistahs on Lit:  Thank you for taking the time to do this interview with us.  Could you please tell us a little about yourself?

Kai Storm:  My name is Kai Storm, I am originally from Panama, raised in Brooklyn and now live in the Bronx. I am a mom
of 2, a wife and a great personality bursting into the literary world.


Sistahs on Lit:  What genre do you consider your books?

Ms. Storm:  Urban Literature, Street Fiction, Urban Fiction



Sistahs on Lit: What inspired you to write your first novel?

Ms. Storm:  To be honest with you I wrote it out of boredom, lol! I've been writing all my  life, anything that comes to my head whether real or fake I write about it! In  2008 I was temping at a hospital and the assignment ended the first week of
December but they decided to keep me on for three more weeks so that I had money  for christmas presents. For those three weeks I had nothing to do, once I sent out resumes everywhere I was literally just sitting there doing nothing then all
of a sudden, I decided to write the first three chapters of Alani's Bigger Hustle. It was only after I sent those chapters out to a publishing co that I decided to write the rest of the story. I've been writing all my life, the only difference is now I get to make some money off of it lol!



Sistahs on Lit: Is there a little bit of Alani in yourself?  If so, how?

Ms. Storm:  Yes, she is who I wanted to be when I was younger, she was my idol lol still is after these books



Sistahs on Lit:  What are your current projects?

Ms. Storm:  My next book will be an ebook erotica s&m called you just don't know, cant give you an exact date as Alani's Hustle Gets Bigger just came out and I need to  promote that book hard but its in the works! Brooklyn always has something in da  pocket to pull out lol!



Sistahs on Lit:  Is there a message in your novel that you want readers to grasp?

Ms. Storm:  Never give up and always strive for the best!



Sistahs on Lit:  What was the hardest part of writing your book?

Ms. Storm:  There was none, it was already in me so putting it on paper was easy!



Sistahs on Lit:  Is there anything else you would like your readers to know about you?

Ms. Storm:  Writing is my sanity!



Sistahs on Lit:  How may your readers contact you?

Ms. Storm:  On Facebook add me on as Kai Storm, my twitter handle is alanistory, on Google+/Linkedin Kai Storm, I have a youtube channel under jennchocostar/Kai Storm and two sites
http://www.nattiekai.com/ and www.wix.com/nattiekai/kaistorm
 


Sistahs on Lit: Thank you again and please keep us abreast of your future works.








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Sistahs on Lit! Interview with our featured author, Fabiola Joseph

9/6/2012

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Sistahs On Lit:  Thank you for taking the time out for this interview, Ms. Fabiola Joseph.
                            Could you please tell us a little about yourself.

Fabiola Joseph:  I am a lover, a fighter, and a LIBRA lol. If any of you know any Libras, you know what that means. When we’re balanced, things are great, when we’re not… RUN FOR COVER! I am also a movie and music buff. I love the arts and I love writing great books.


Sistahs on Lit: What genre do you consider your books?

Fabiola Joseph:  This is always a hard one for me because I  try to add a bit of everything in my work.  From erotica, which is what I’m most known for, to urban life and I most definitely add a thrilling eruption that leaves you at the edge of your seat. I like to call my writing, urban erotic thriller.


Sistahs on Lit:  How did you get started with writing?

Fabiola Joseph:  I started writing because I was a lover of words… Donald Goines, Terry McMillan,  and Omar Tyree’s words. I read their books in Middle school and was hooked. I  wanted to do what they did, I wanted to pull people into my world and keep them there until the very last page. A writer’s power is all in their words and what they can do with them… I wanted that power.

Sistahs on Lit: How did you come up with the plot for Art of Deceit?

Fabiola Joseph:  Tangie is a monster  even in thought. It was as if shetook over my mind body and soul and wouldn’t leave until I wrote her story. I didn’t have to work hard as for as ideas for  The Art Of Deceit. It spilled out of me. I remember sitting there and the Flashing Lights video came on and that girl in the video spoke to me. She was  ruthless, and with the lyrics adding fuel to the fire, I started to  write.  


Sistahs on Lit: If any of your books could be made into a movie, which one? Why did you choose that one?

Fabiola Joseph:   A movie, the Art Of Deceit. The reason why is because it plays in my head like one. Even as I wrote  it, I say every word I wrote. Now, as far as TV shows, Porn Stars would be best. There is room for a whole cast of crazy characters. 


Sistahs on Lit: Do you self-publish or do you work with a publishing company? Why did you make that choice?

Fabiola Joseph:  I self publish. I finished The Art Of Deceit in 2008 and went after a lot of publishers and  agents, I had no luck. Once I learned how easy it was to self publish with these e-books and POD’s, I went for it. 


Sistahs on Lit:  How would you describe your book "Porn Stars 1" to a person who may not have read it?

Fabiola Joseph:  Porn Stars… More Than Just Moans is a tale of love, self discovery, betrayal, friendship, love and  PORN! So many people think that this book is going to be all about porn but  that’s why I came up with MORE THAN JUST MOANS. The book is very different from  anything that is out there. My co-author and I wrote it from both straight and gay POV’s. We also give you a two dimensional view on what’s going on. I really  think that it offers lessons in love, life, and sex. 


Sistahs on Lit: Where do you see yourself 3 years from now?

Fabiola Joseph:  In 3 years, I would like to be a successful author who can live off of my gift. This is all that I  have ever wanted to do. I want to continue creating my worlds and pulling people into them…. only to leave them wanting more… from me! I want to just be healthy, happy, and living my dreams… all of them!


Sistahs on Lit:  What advice would you give to an aspiring writer?

Fabiola Joseph:  Be true to yourself and your gift. Don’t come into the writing world if you are not ready to work hard.  And please, NEVER put out a book just to put one out. I went over The Art Of  Deceit maybe 9 times before I put it out, lol. A little obsessive but it all paid off in the end. I love writing, and I also love to read a great book. You should too…. If you want to be a great writer. It’s quality, not quantity!!!!


Sistahs on Lit: Well, thank you again for this interview.  We appreciate you and look forward to reading your upcoming works. Readers can check out more about Ms. Fabiola Joseph on our Featured Author page.

Fabiola Joseph:  Thank you so much ladies for having me as your first featured author. Support is most important for an author and you ladies really know how to show an author some LOVE! THANKS  AGAIN!












 



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