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Let's talk with Author Nikki Walker

2/17/2013

1. Tell me a bit about yourself

I’m a person that tries to live her faith. I am pleased with the simple things in life and I am a person that believes in second chances. Also, I LOVE to laugh!

2. What inspired you to write your first book?

Long before I had an impulse to write, I was reading. Reading was my EVERYTHING!
Reading was my escape and means of entering new worlds. Everything was possible
between the covers of a book, especially to a little girl growing up in Newark, New Jersey in the 70’s and 80’s. A 4th grade contest helped me put my first words on paper and eventually it became a means for emotionally venting when I began to journal. Something Oprah Winfrey said on her show reignited my desire to write stories in my twenties. Then I discovered that with a pen, I could re-write endings to situations in my own life. Now writing is not only a conduit to healing, it’s a means of hugging others through words. Still for a long time, I was too shy to show my work to people beyond close friends and family.

3. Which book was the most difficult to write and why?

Finding you was the one story that took me through the most emotionally. It actually took a little over a year to write. It came to me at a time I was going through some things in my own marriage. Writing some parts of that book literally shredded me up inside.

4. What books have influenced your life most?

The bible has and continues to influence my life the most. But there are many writers that
I truly admire and wish I had their gift of writing. Among these are Brenda Jackson, Maureen Smith, more recently Delaney Diamond, S.K. and Nia Forrester. These writers create characters with whom you simply fall in love.

5. How long did it take you to get your first book published?

Well that was my Finding You book. If not for Smashwords and Amazon, it still wouldn’t be published.

6. What do you like to do when you’re not writing?

I love to read and crochet. I like to engage in a community volunteer work and am trying to work through some personal challenges so that I will do that more than once a week. I love the rare occasion of visiting with friends and extended family. But mostly, I enjoy the company of my husband and daughter. I love being a wife and mother to them. They make my day!

7. Where do you get your ideas for your books?

From everywhere. From bits and pieces of my own life, or friends. Sometimes from the news.

8. What new author has grasped your interest?

Nia Forrester’s writing is the most recent writer whose work I’ve fallen in love with. I had actually stumbled upon Commitment on a Thursday night and by Sunday I had read everything she had written. I found her email either in her books or on the Amazon website and wrote her because I was so moved by her writing. Since then we have become friends and she has been of great support and encouragement to me.

9. Can you tell us about your upcoming book?

The book I am working on is entitled, In Search Of A Healing Place. This is the next story in my Redemptive Series. It is Tyrone Wheeler’s story of redemption. Anyone that has read Redemptive Acts knows that Tyrone was a very self-indulged man that made the grave mistake of raping Cherise. I was torn between making him a monster or making him a man that was in the habit of making many emotionally immature mistakes. I decided on the latter. I find that there are many young adults since my generation that feel entitled to whatever they want without having to put the work in to earn the privilege. I made this one of the issues with Tyrone. I am attempting to take the reader on the journey on his growth once he has been released from jail and finds his old life of comfort and ease are indeed things of the past.

10. Do you have any advice for aspiring authors?

Recently, Christopher Bynum repeated the advice many of us have heard, which is “to write something every day.” I find it’s like strengthening a muscle and it goes a long way to making one a better writer. Secondly, I would say to ignore the negative voices that may make you feel as if you can’t do it. Sometimes that most negative voice you hear is your own. But please don’t give up. I believe most people have a story to tell--have something to share. If you feel like you are among those, please keep trying to be heard through your writing.

Thank you Nikki for talking with us. We look forward to reading more of your works. You may contact Nikki through the following links:

My blog: Nikki’s Book Chats
http://nikeezbookstore.wordpress.com/

My website http://nikkiwalkerbookstore.com/

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Let's Talk with Author J.E Jones

2/15/2013

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Tell me a bit about yourself.

I was born and raised in Louisiana, a fact I only recent started to appreciate when I became a published author, who surprisingly doesn’t eat seafood, which makes me sort of an anomaly here in the South. I’m a graduate of Southern University in Baton Rouge (Go Jags!) and when I’m not writing I’m usually thinking about writing, reading, shopping, playing around on Facebook or watching WAY too much television.

What inspired you to write your first book?

Toni Morrison. You see, I’ve always wanted to be a published author since I was a kid, and wrote quite a few little novels and plays growing up. But as I became an adult, went to college and entered the work force, I wrote less and less fiction. One day, I was wondering through the bookstore looking for something new to read and nothing excited me. I was looking for something in the African-American genre that wasn’t Street Lit, Christian Fiction or some bedroom/romance hybrid that are also very popular among black readers. I’ve always been a fan of horror movies and thrillers, but never really wrote within the genre, because it wasn’t popular with black readers. Several days later,
after my unsuccessful trip to the bookstore, I randomly stumbled across a quote from Toni Morrison which said: “If there's a book that you want to read, but it hasn't been written yet, then you must write it.” That resonated with me, and the rest is history.

Which book was the most difficult to write and why?

None of them. Before I can sit down and write a story I have to be in love with the characters and plot. Once I am, nothing is difficult about bringing it to life on paper. Well, that’s not entirely true. I can never finish as fast as I want to because I don’t have the luxury of writing full time. That drives me crazy! That is difficult for me.

What books have influenced your life most?

You know, I never really thought about that. But now that you force me to, none really. My life has really been influenced mostly by real people and experiences. Books, and reading, for me are pure entertainment. Books are the best way to escape for a moment and be involved in something totally separate from your everyday life.

How long did it take you to get your first book published?

I’m an indie author. It took me about a year to publish “Never Dead.” I wanted to get it as perfect as I could, and I took things slow because I had to research the industry and make sure I was doing everything right.

Where do you get your ideas for your books?

Various ways. Sometimes from something I’ve read or seen in a movie or television show. Real life situations I’ve had a front row seat to. The news. Conversations with friends. And sometimes an image will just pop in my head and resonate with me. That’s what happened with my first book.

What new author has grasped your interest?

He’s not a new author, but he’s new to me. Blake Crouch. I’m obsessed with his work. It’s so dark, horrific, and fast-paced fun.

Can you tell us about your upcoming book?

For now, all I’ll say is it’s a love story…with a horrifying twist.

Do you have any advice for aspiring authors?

Write. And read. All the time!

JE, thank you so much for your time and we look forward to reading more of your works. He can be contacted through the following links:

Twitter: www.twitter.com/JumataEmill
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Jumata-Emill-Jones-Fan-Page/293652620269
Blog: http://jejonesauthor.blogspot.com/

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Sistahs On Lit Interview with Author Kimani Lauren

2/13/2013

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1. Tell me a bit about yourself.
My name is Kimani Lauren. I'm the mother of 3 fine little boys and one cute little puppy. I'm addicted to bracelets, shoes, makeup, good food, and well written books. I'm an '80's baby and in love with the music of the '90's.

2. When did you first consider yourself a writer?
When I was 12 and saw my first novel published.

3. What inspired you to write your first book?
Two things. The initial idea came from an episode of BET's "The Game" in which one of the characters took her step-son to have a DNA test. I was bothered by that and wanted to know what the long term effects of that incident were for that child. As the story evolved I decided to incorporate an issue that is near and dear to my heart: teen suicide.

4. What books have influenced your life most?
"Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry" by Mildred D. Taylor. Honestly, all of her books have influenced me greatly. Omar Tyree's "Fly Girl" and Maya Angelou's "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sing" have also made an impact on me. I guess you can also say "The Babysitter's Club" series influenced me because they kept me reading, they made me ambitious, and they helped to formulate my first thoughts on what a successful writing career looked like.

5. If you had to choose, which writer would you consider a mentor?
Karen E. Quinones Miller, because even with all of her success, she is still humble enough to help those who are just getting into the industry with any and everything we need. She never makes me feel like the questions I'm asking are stupid. She's also a joy to converse with.

6. What book are you reading now?
I just finished Daniel Black's "The Sacred Place." I'm staring at a Kindle full of books trying to figure out which one I want to read next.

7. What do you like to do when you’re not writing?
Read, shop, eat, spend time with my family, and watch anything ratchet on TV.

8. Where do you get your ideas for your books?
I always say that God meant for me to be a writer because of the characters he brings into my life. I meet the oddest people and overhear the strangest things, so I always carry something I can jot down ideas on. After that the sound of running water -whether it's in the shower, while I'm washing dishes, or walking along a river- sparks the flow of a story. A lot of times, too, the characters just come to me, introduce themselves, and tell me their lives' stories. It sounds insane, but it happens quite often.

9. What new author has grasped your interest?
Nique Roberson, author of "Tatted on my Neck." Keith Kareem Williams, author of "Open Spaces." Aaron Bebo, author of "Change for a Dollar." There are also two fantasy authors that I love- R.W. Ridley, author of a series called "The Oz Chronicles" and Kendall Grey, author of the "Just Breathe" novels.

10. If you couldn’t be an author, what would your ideal career be?
Disease pathology

11. What was your favorite chapter to write and why?
Since this book is so short the chapters don't have numbers, but it was definitely the one where Najae meets her grandparents for the first time. I stayed up until four a.m. writing that one. It took so many twists and turns that it surprised me.

12. Why do you feel you had to tell this story?
I wanted people to know that teen depression is real. I came up during an era when only the feelings of adults were acknowledged. As a teenager I dealt with some real issues, and so did my friends. Now that I'm an adult, I want to speak up for those children. I want my peers to understand that the choices they make do affect their children whether they choose to acknowledge it or not. You hear so much about bullies in the media right now. I wanted people to realize that sometimes the parents are the bullies. They're the worst ones to have, too, because they're almost impossible to escape. The purpose of this story was to start a dialogue between parents and children, possibly to get them to attend counseling if need be. Mental health is such a taboo issue in our society. I don't want it to be that anymore.

13. Can you tell us about your upcoming book?
My next book, "Consider Your Ways," is different from "Love, Najae." It's more of a street lit book, but it is focused on getting the characters off the streets and out the projects. "Consider Your Ways" tells the story of a 23 year old single mother named Shatima Robinson. Shatima is an introvert who was emotionally scarred by the father of her child and the deaths of her father and one of her brothers. She meets a thug who she tries desperately not to fall in love with. It turns out that he holds the key to her past. To him, she is the inspiration he needs to turn his life around. The story takes readers through the ups and downs of their relationship which lead up to one event that causes them to make some tough decisions about the way they've lived their lives up until that point.

14. How do you market your book(s)?
I do a lot of promotion online via the various popular social networking sites. I mail out postcards and do a lot of word of mouth. Being that this is an eBook it's challenging to talk it up without having a physical book to close the sale with at the end of the conversation, but the talking works.

15. Do you have any advice for aspiring authors?
Yes. Writing a book is not a get rich quick scheme. Don't rush to put anything out. Hire an editor. Create a marketing budget. Don't expect any support that you haven't worked for. Most importantly, be your biggest fan. Nobody should think higher of your work than you do. Be humble, but at the same time toot your own horn whenever you can.

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Sistahs on Lit interview with Author Cathy Jo

2/10/2013

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1. Tell me a bit about yourself.
I hail from Cleveland, Ohio. I come from a very large, diverse family. I work for one of the top 100 largest library systems in the United States. it was there that I fed my passion for reading and research. And I fell in love with writing when I was a young girl of 11. My mother was enamored of the arts and exposed my siblings and me to them by enrolling us in dance classes, taking us to the theater, concerts, and encouraging reading when we were young. I used to want to be an actor before I discovered that there was power in the pen.

2. When did you first consider yourself a writer?
That's a good question. I suppose it's when I saw "written by Cathy Jo" on the cover of my first book. I stared at that cover for what seems like hours, unable to really wrap my head around the reality of what had transpired! Even now, only two books in, I'm still amazed.

3. What inspired you to write your first book?
The inspiration behind my first book--Transitions: short stories for a rainy day--came about as a result of several things. I was taking a creative writing course because I wanted to sharpen my writing skills, after having written my first novel, which was unpublished at the time. The professor had us write several short stories using various writing props. Four of the stories in the book are from those writing assignments--Three Cards Short of a Deck (deals with mental illness); Transitions (a young girl with multiple children's fathers); Reflections--In Memoriam (life choices--rising above your upbringing); and E-male (hypocritical Christians). The novel that I had written was about the lives of three characters. One character was dealing with self-image and self-esteem issues (Expectations). Another character was dealing with shattered dreams and the worst type of betrayal (Think Again). And yet another character was dealing with commitment issues, brought on by growing up in an abusive environment and an absentee father (Caught). I included those three stories in the book as well. One of the stories (Innocence) was inspired by a news teaser that flashed across my television screen while I was watching a program. The news commentator made a statement about the statistics, at that time, annually for women who make an accusation of rape in the U.S. I thought the number was staggering. The teaser came on during family hour, and I found myself thinking, "What if a small child is hearing this? What might be his/her response?" Small children, being naturally curious, might ask: "Mommy, what's rape?" And from there the story came to life. The original version of Transitions: short stories for a rainy day, had a ninth story, that does not appear in the revised edition. The story addressed the question: "How well do you know the people you call 'friend'?"

4. What books have influenced your life most?
Here are four. I'd have to first say the Bible. In my lifetime, I've read the Bible from cover to cover many times. Second is a book by Erma Bombeck, "If life is bowl cherries, what am I doing in the pits?" One of the saddest days in my life is when she died. Through her writings, I learned not to take myself too seriously. And to find humor in whatever hardship or tragedy I was undergoing. Third, I know why the caged bird sings, by Maya Angelou. One word sums up my thoughts on this book: WOW! It was the first book that I'd ever read that dealt with the subject of child sexual abuse, namely rape, from the tongue of the abused. Fourth, Flowers in the Attic, by V. C. Andrews, for reasons too emotional to mention.

5. If you had to choose, which writer would you consider a mentor? Hmm...that's a tough question to answer. I would have to say Diane McKinney Whetstone. I love what she does with a sentence! The day I discovered her, my love of writing was reignited. She writes these long, descriptive sentences that engages all the senses, and she never loses focus. I once counted the number of words in one of her sentences; there were 72. Beautiful! I want to someday emulate her style.

6. What book are you reading now? I'm never reading just one book. Currently, I'm reading Bluesday (by Adrienne Thompson); Once an Outlaw (by Sandra Hall), Amnesia (by Brian W. Smith). In addition to reading, I'm listening to the audiobook of Born to die (by Lisa Jackson).

7. What do you like to do when you’re not writing? When I'm not writing, you guessed it, I like to read, especially books of a spiritual nature. In addition to that, I enjoy the theater, movies, concerts, and spending time with family and friends.

8. Where do you get your ideas for your books? Everywhere! It could be in a look I witness between two people. A word spoken in passing. A commercial. People-watching. A passing thought. The sky is, literally, the limit.

9. What new author has grasped your interest?
Not sure how you're defining "new," so I'm going to define it as someone who has published for the first time in the last year or so. On that note, hands down, three people: Adrienne Thompson, for her ability to weave a tale and hold your attention from the first sentence 'til "The End." I also admire her for not only saying she believes in her ability, but for demonstrating that by quitting her job to write full time! The way she churned out quality novels (while working full-time) is amazing. Sandra Hall, for her versatility. Here's an author who writes across several genres: mainstream/contemporary; romance; western; and paranormal. All of that in a year's time! Also, not only is she self published, but she secured a publishing contract prior to self publishing. Quiana. I'm so impressed with this author. She's not afraid to break away from tradition in her writing. I like that. I'm also impressed with the way she pursues her dream. The way she's always out there selling her book somewhere. I was so happy to see that my library purchased several copies of her latest book. That's no small feat! For a major Urban library to do that (when the author has not pitched to them) is a huge validation! Kudos to the library and to Quiana!

10. If you couldn’t be an author, what would your ideal career be?
My ideal secular career would be to be a Psychiatrist. Human behavior has always fascinated me.

11. What was your favorite chapter to write and why?
In my current book, No More Expectations, my favorite chapter was chapter 5. It shows the closeness that exists between Brianya and her parents and younger sibling. I particularly enjoyed writing the latter half of that chapter. I love the relationship that Brianya and her father have, the candid way they communicate; the playfulness. They have a closeness that I think all daughters should have with their fathers. When her father addresses her as "Daughter," it's filled with such affection. And in my book of short stories, I most enjoyed writing the story, "Three Cards Short of a Deck." It's my favorite story because it's about a woman who's delusional. I enjoyed writing this story because it deals with the subject of the human psyche.

12. Why do you feel you had to tell this story?
One of the reasons I felt I had to tell this story is because I was getting several readers of the book of short stories express their desire to know what happened to the main character, Brianya Johnson, in the short story, Expectations. I had planned to tell her story at some point in my writing career, but when I kept getting the same question over and over, I decided that I'd better tell it right now, while the interest was there. Also I wanted to explore the issue of going out with several people at once. In the world in which we live, people think nothing about being involved with multiple suitors (do people even use words like "suitor" anymore? I'm dating myself here (smile)). And while they're going about their merry way, it may not occur to them to let the other parties know that they're exploring their options with other's. The flip side to that is, not everyone is wysiwyg (what you see is what you get).I wanted to also put the message out there that okay, even cool to be celibate If a guy is truly interested in you he'll respect that and invest the time and effort to get to know you.

I also wanted to tell this story because there are tons of people out there who lose massive amounts and weight, then they struggle to keep it off, only to gain it all back and then some. Unfortunately, they never get to the root of why they eat. Only in understanding and dealing with the issue of why can they hope to successfully keep the weight off. Brianya learned that she's an emotional eater. I wanted to explore what happens to someone like that when they encounter several highly emotional situations at once. I'm going to go out on a limb here and make a sweeping statement that we've all been hurt and humiliated in relationships in one way or another. And that premise is the basis for the ultimate inspiration and my reason for writing this book--Forgiveness. I had read an article on forgiveness that said when God forgives you he wipes the slate clean; he is not waiting for you to sin again so that he can throw it up in your face. That wouldn't be true forgiveness. So I began to think about that, and to research the subject from a religious and secular point of view. And what I found was fascinating! So I made the subject of forgiveness the foundation of the story; although I don't beat the reader over the head with it.

13. Can you tell us about your upcoming book?
I can. My upcoming book is about two characters that readers were introduced to in Transitions and No More Expectations: Lonnie Parker and Cashmere Masters.

Lonnie grew up in an abusive environment. His father was an alcoholic, who would come home and beat his mother and Lonnie and his siblings. He was also an unfaithful man, who cheated on his wife all throughout their marriage. After having beat one of his sons to within an inch of his life, he finally leaves the family, and Lonnie's mother has to finish raising the rest of their children alone. Not wanting to be anything like his father, at the same time not realizing that in some ways he's exactly like his father, Lonnie refuses to commit to just one woman, and decides that marriage and a family is not the route he wants to take. But when Cashmere walks into his gym one day, Lonnie begins to rethink his life course.

Cashmere Masters is a woman with a complicated past. Her parents split up when she was seven and turned her world upside down. Believing that her father didn't love her, she goes in search of love in all the wrong beds. Years ago, after having slept in the wrong bed, Cashmere finds herself bargaining with God to spare her life. She promises that she will change her promiscuous ways and become celibate. After unsuccessfully thwarting Lonnie's efforts, Cashmere agrees to go out with him. As the relationship progresses, she neglects to tell him one very important detail of her past. A detail that could possibly cost Lonnie his life, if he doesn't stop pressuring Cashmere.

14. How do you market your book(s)?
My marketing efforts are a work in progress. Currently, I'm marketing through social media, printed ads, interviews such as this (thank you very much, by the way), and radio interviews (thank you to Cyrus Webb), and through word-of-mouth.

15. Do you have any advice for aspiring authors?
The best piece of advice I can give to aspiring writers is to doggedly hone your craft like it's a drug! Readers love a well-told story; one that leaves them salivating for more of your work, and thinking about your characters long after they close the book or shut off the e-reader. And of course the most important piece of advice is to have their work PROFESSIONALLY edited. If you can't afford to do that then don't publish until you can afford a good editor.

I'd love to hear from readers. Find me on facebook: http://www.facebook.com/cathyjog1; Twitter: mzcatjo; cathyjo@twistedwordpublishing.com

Cathy Jo, author

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Let's Talk with Author Christopher Bynum

2/7/2013

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1. Tell me a bit about yourself.

I’m originally from New Jersey. I’m retired Air Force and more recently a Federal Government Software Licensing Specialist at a Fortune 500 company. I left that career to pursue my passion: writing. Currently I’ve self-published 19 eBook under my pseudonym “The Black” and three under my real name, with many more to come by each.

2. What inspired you to write your first book?

This goes way back. When I was a kid around eight years old I had this babysitter. She was a teenager, and me being me, I had a crush on her. One winter when she was crossing a street she was struck by a car and killed. She was the first person I knew who wasn’t an elderly person that passed away. Probably because I had a crush on her I wondered if she’d had a boyfriend, and
if she had, how her death impacted him (yeah, I thought about that kind of stuff as a kid). Fast forward to me as a teenager, and I wrote a short story based on what I thought a teenaged guy who’d lost his girlfriend through death might go through emotionally. Back then no one read that story but my kid sister. Today the story has evolved into a draft of a period piece manuscript titled “The Coldest Days.”


3. Which book was the most difficult to write and  why?

That one is another in-draft manuscript. It’s titled “Insatiable.” It’s the story of Simon Bishop, the author character introduced in my novel “Elle  (Insatiable: Book One).” A few years ago I had this idea for a story about a  married man who realized that his wife was growing away from him, and that his
marriage was very likely going to end. My idea was that when his marriage ended, he would shut off his emotions and go on a metaphorical sexual rampage, getting involved with women only physically. However, I was married at the time, and it started to look like reality was going to mirror my fiction. So I wasn’t at that time emotionally able to finish the story. In the meantime I’ve published two other novels in the the “Insatiable” series. But Simon’s story is coming,  because now I know what happens to him and how the story ends.

4. What books have influenced your life most?

I don’t think books have influenced me as much as certain authors. My  favorite authors inspired me to want to do what they do, which is to create an  alternate entertainment reality into which people can escape for a few hours. If I can do for others what authors like Walter Farley, Edgar Rice Burroughs,
Frank Yerby, Walter Mosley, Stephen King and so many others have done for me, then I’ll consider myself a success.

5. How long did it take you to get your first book  published?

Probably a year to draft, edit, and self-publish. I move faster now because I have a couple dozen first drafts completed.

6. What do you like to do when you’re not  writing?

Practice bass guitar. I’m a movie and music fanatic. Racquetball when I can find a court and an opponent.

7. Where do you get your ideas for your books?

From everywhere: Personal experiences, observing the experiences of others, and then asking, “What if?” for both. My imagination runs nonstop and there’s  always a story in work in my head.

8. What new author has grasped your interest?

He’s not new, but currently it’s J.A. Konrath, because he’s made a boatload of money self-publishing eBooks, mostly Thrillers.

9. Can you tell us about your upcoming book?

My next book is “With Benefits.” It’s about a friends with benefits  relationship and the stress that can result when one or both individuals’ emotions become involved. It’s inspired by true events. I don’t consider myself  a Romance genre writer, but I suppose that’s how most readers will categorize  this one. I prefer to think of it as a human drama.

10. Do you have any advice for aspiring  authors?

Don’t dream about writing; write. Write every day, because it will make you a better author and move you a day closer to realizing your dream. Read every  day too – the stuff by your favorite authors. Read them not only for  entertainment, but for education. Think about what it is about that writer’s
style that appeals to you and makes you want to read their work. Then try to do  the same, but by using your own voice.

Christopher, thank you so much for your time and we look forward to reading more of your works. Christopher can be contacted through the following links:

Blog: http://theblackwriter.wordpress.com/
Amazon Author Page: http://www.amazon.com/The-Black/e/B005QB5GOS
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/TheBlackWriter
Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheBlack_Writer

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February Book Releases

2/3/2013

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****FEBRUARY 1****
60 Minutes by Fire&Ice

****FEBRUARY 5****
Fly Betty by Treasure Blue
Confessions by Sasha Campbell
Black Onyx by Nika Michelle
From Hood to Hollywood by Sasha Ray
All I Did Was Shoot My Man by Walter Mosley
The Real Thing by JJ Murray

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This Game Ain't Always Fair Camille Sanders

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Cupid's Assassin by Aaron Bebo
Deeper Than Me by J Marie
The Hustler Chronicles 2
The Great Lakes by Jerrice Owens

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Welfare Grind 3 by Kendall Banks

****FEBRUARY 19****
Beautiful, Dirty, Rich by JD Mason
Dream Girl Awakened by Stacy Campbell

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Friends & Foes by ReShonda Tate Billingsley/ Victoria Christopher Murray
All I Ever Wanted by Francis Ray
Social Affair by Pat Tucker
The Eleventh Commandment by Lutisha Lovely
Breaking All My Rules by Trice Hickman
Bi-Curious Vol3 by Natalie WeberBaby
Momma 2 by Nichelle Genovese
The Preacher's Wifey by DiShan WashingtonDirty South Grind by L.E. Newell

***TBA***
Forever & A Day by Jasmine Barber

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I Put That On My Life by Muffin

2/1/2013

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Need a book for the weekend? Well check this out

Lisa is conceited, shallow, and hates children. Ironically, she has three of her own, and she has yet to learn how to keep her hands to herself. When abuse and neglect take a turn for the worse, Lisa realizes that it’s too late to apologize….it’s too late for her to turn back. DaVonte is charming, attractive, and used to women falling at his feet. He has a ravenous sexual appetite, and no desire to take care of the many children that he’s fathered. His only concern is for himself…until death hits a little too close to home. Tonika is lonely, unattractive, and trying to find her way in life. She gives herself to men without reservation, hoping to find love in the process. She wants to change, but unfortunately, making a new life for herself isn’t as easy as it seems. Cameron is a sophisticated, well mannered, single father of two. He comes from a good family, and has a stable career, but he’s always searching for love in all the wrong places…They say you gotta be careful what you wish for…unfortunately Cameron learns that lesson the hard way…. Life is the thread that ties these 4 characters together….and life is the struggle that will make them fall apart……

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