On a voyage to make their marriage sustainable, Shalondra and Charles put all their deepest desires on the table. Will embarking on new experiences bring them closer together or tear them apart? Even while swimming in this sea of honesty someone isn't being completely truthful. Caught between, love, lust and whatever comes in between can these two make the marriage last? Check out the reviews: http://www.amazon.com/For-Love-You-ebook/dp/B00C6Q8BBG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1369156889&sr=8-1&keywords=for+the+love+of+you+by+kaylynn+hunt
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Kitty Box is an explicit erotic story with Kitty living fantasy after fantasy. Kitty Box isn’t any Mission Impossible type of book such as hit’em up bang, bang this is all down right and dirty… Take it as it is. This short erotic story takes you in the mystery of Kitty that loves sex and willing to go beyond to be pleased in many ways. “Hello sexy this is Kitty and you are on the kitty box. So tell me what you would like for me to do to you, so I can make you purrrrrr like a kitty.” Check out the reviews: http://www.amazon.com/Kitty-Box-ebook/dp/B008SNT2SM/ref=la_B00AOEIGTO_1_8?ie=UTF8&qid=1369159244&sr=1-8 Crystal Smith has loved the art of literature ever since she could remember. Growing up, she spent the majority of her time writing short stories, poems, and music. She completed her first novel "Secrets in the A," at age 19 after graduating from Benjamin E Mays High School in Atlanta Georgia (2006). She later went on to attend Bauder College majoring in Criminal Justice while leaving her writing dreams behind for a short time. After years of completing amazing college papers, she decided to send her works to different publishing companies. In 2013 she was recognized by Ruby Love Publications and became one of the new authors of the publishing company. Her book "Secrets in the A" was released on Friday April 5, 2013. Crystal Smith is 25 years old and currently resides in Atlanta, Georgia. She is working on her second novel which will be a trilogy, so expect it soon! Check out the reviews for her book: http://www.amazon.com/Secrets-In-The-A-ebook/dp/B00C7HG64I/ref=la_B00C7RX038_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1369328087&sr=1-1
Pastor/Prophet and author Angelo Swinson was born at only 2lbs 2 oz in Charleston SC. He was considered a miracle child and has overcome many obstacles. Prophet Swinson was raised in the admonition of the Lord. He gave his life to the lord at the age of 17 and has been preaching the gospel ever since. Prophet Angelo Swinson has always been a unique man of God; in his earlier years God would use him to speak things that the Lord would show him. An uprising sought after man of God, he walks in the office of the Prophet. He not only walks in the office of the prophet, he operates in all of the 5 Fold gifts. Many people have been healed, delivered, and set free through this ministry. Many people across the east coast and across the world have experienced the true prophetic anointing upon this man of God. Prophet Angelo has served in many areas in ministry such as deacon, head of the music department and youth pastor. Pastor Swinson is married to Prophetess Shantel Swinson who have 3 children including a son, Minister Dontario Moore and twin girls, Angel & Angelique Swinson. Together they Pastor Servants of Love 5Fold Outreach Ministries in Riverdale GA. They are under the covering of Apostle Eddrick & Pastor Faylonta High in Union City Georgia. They have been featured on Atlanta 57’s Atlanta Live and TBN’S Praise the Lord broadcast. Prophet Swinson is also a 2012 Black Essence Grammy award nominee. Prophet Swinson’s desire is to see the people of God activated and walk in God’s divine will for their lives. As he often quotes, “you are being processed for his glory to flow in your life.” Prophet Swinson has an Associate’s degree in Art and Business Management. No More Dysfunctional Love is his first book. He is working on others to be released at a later date. About his book, “No More Dysfunctional Love”
No More Dysfunctional Love attacks dysfunctional issues in relationships head-on while sharing kingdom principles and strategies to defeat them. Dysfunction can happen before and after marriage, and it is important to understand the protocol on how to deal with these issues. There is some turbulence that should be expected; it comes with the territory. We should look at turbulence as an indication that your relationship is headed higher or getting closer to your place of purpose. Whenever a boxer has to prepare for a fight, he trains with victory in mind. It is very important to lay a foundation that can withhold the rockiness when turbulence comes. Whenever your foundation is laid in God, there will be nothing that can shake it, no matter how strong the storm is. Check out the reviews online: http://www.amazon.com/More-Dysfunctional-Love-Angelo-Swinson/dp/1482640708/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1365376291&sr=8-1&keywords=no+more+dysfunctional+love M. L. Doyle has served in the U.S. Army at home and abroad for more than two decades as both a soldier and civilian. A Minneapolis native, Mary currently lives in Baltimore, Maryland. Mary’s mystery series, The Master Sergeant Harper Mysteries, features Master Sergeant Lauren Harper, a dedicated soldier who travels the world on Army business only to learn that the threats to someone in uniform aren’t limited to war. She didn’t train for the dangers she faces but that can’t stop her. If she doesn’t face them, who will? The first book, THE PEACEKEEPER’S PHOTOGRAPH, takes place in a small Army outpost during the Bosnian Peacekeeping mission. PEACEKEEPER’S PHOTOGRAPH, which is scheduled for publication in August of 2013, was the winner of the Carey McCray Memorial Literary Award for best novel from the South Carolina Writer’s Workshop. THE SAPPER’S PLOT, the second book in the series will also be published in 2013. Mary began her publishing career as the co-author of the book, I’M STILL STANDING: FROM CAPTIVE U.S. SOLDIER TO FREE CITIZEN – MY JOURNEY HOME (Touchstone, 2010), which chronicles the story of Shoshana Johnson, a member of the 507th Maintenance Company who was captured during an ambush and held prisoner in the early days of the Iraq War. The book was nominated for an NAACP Image Award in the literary category for best Auto/biography in 2010. Mary also co-authored SOLDIER, GENERAL, MOTHER, SELF (Water Street Press, 2013), the story of how a small town, African-American girl became the first nationally nominated African-American female General Officer in the Army National Guard. BG (ret.) Julia Cleckley’s story is one of tragedy and triumph that will inspire and encourage. Mary’s adult romance series published under the name Louise Kokesh, called GENUINE DATE, is also scheduled for publication in 2013. Mary has a Bachelor’s of Arts degree in Broadcast Communications from Metropolitan State University and a Master of Arts from the University of Oklahoma in International Relations. About her book, “Peacekeeper’s Photograph”
Master Sergeant Lauren Harper is part of the NATO mission in Bosnia, a mission meant to be about keeping the peace. Warring factions have devastated the country leaving ruined cities and ruined lives after years of war. While a coalition of armies from around the globe step in to broker peace, the world watches. But when Harper makes a gruesome discovery, she has a new mission. Saving herself. Harper, a career soldier, is innocent of the crime she’s accused of, but she’s guilty of a lot of other things, like inappropriate feelings for her commanding officer, Colonel Neil McCallen and failing to train a soldier who needed her help. Worse, she didn’t see the evidence sitting right in front of her face. To get herself out of the crosshairs, Harper has to employ all of her wits and the help of an unexpected friend from across the pond, Sergeant Major Harry Fogg. Her mistakes land Harper in the worst trouble she’s ever faced. She is forced to choose. If she saves herself, others will die. If she stays, she faces a life of degradation and slavery. UBAWA: When did you first decide you wanted to become an author? Mary: I'm not sure that becoming a writer is something you decide to do. I believe it's something that you cultivate over years of crafting words on paper. I first began to take writing seriously while in college. I wrote a few short stories and the process stuck in my head. Since then, I often find myself coming up with plots, characters, and scenes that demand to be developed. If I didn’t put them to paper I would have to consciously ignore them calling to me. So I don’t believe I ever decided to be a writer. I could, however, deny myself that calling, but why would I want to do that? UBAWA: How did you decide on the idea for your 1st book? 2nd book? 3rd book, etc? Mary: I was in the Army Reserve for almost 20 years. I went all over the world while in uniform. That kind of travel brings you face to face with so many things and so many experiences; I always knew that one day I would write about them. Master Sergeant Harper was naturally born from those travels. She will go to far corners of the world and get into all kinds of mischief. While the character is not autobiographical, many of her adventures are naturally based on places and things I experienced along the way. While The Peacekeeper’s Photograph is the first book I wrote, it is not the first one I published. My agent, while shopping the book around, learned that an editor was looking for someone to write Shoshana Johnson’s story. Johnson was a member of the 507th Maintenance Company, a unit that was ambushed in the early days of the Iraq war. Johnson and four other members of her unit were captured and held prisoner for twenty three days. I was privileged to help her bring her story to print and the resulting work was nominated for an NAACP Image Award in 2010. After that, I was asked to write BG(ret.) Julia Cleckley’s story. Her book will be published in August of 2013. While I have enjoyed working with women to tell their stories, fiction is my true passion and I hope to concentrate on that genre now. UBAWA: How long did it take you to complete your first book? What was the process like? Mary: The Peacekeeper's Photograph took me about six months to write. I was living in Annapolis, Maryland at the time, in an apartment that had a great view of the bay. Once the idea for the story hit me, I spent almost every evening sitting on my balcony with my laptop spewing out words. I had the first draft done in about three months. The rewrites continued for years until this year. I know this story is finally ready for people to read it. I'm very proud of it. UBAWA: What’s so rewarding about writing books and being an author? Mary: I don't know that being an author is rewarding. I don't know that telling stories is rewarding either. The work really isn't about reward. I just like to tell stories and I hope that through them people will learn something. I would love for people to read my books and learn that women in the military are something other than what they may assume them to be. If I could change or alter someone's perspective, that would be rewarding. UBAWA: Was there ever a time you felt like giving up? Mary: Absolutely not. I have always participated in writing groups. I am in a writing group now made up of five other writers. We all encourage each other, review each other’s work, and provide feedback. I would never let any of them quit and I know that they would never allow me to give up either. Besides, it's too much fun. UBAWA: There’s more to being an author than writing a book. How do you manage to handle the business side of things? Mary: I'm learning about this every day, especially now since I decided to self publish. I'm just starting though. Check back with me in six months. I can tell you that I have a lot less time to actually write! I hope that will change in about six months when I get these books published. UBAWA: Do you have an editor or do you edit your own books? Mary: Oh no, I am the worst editor ever! In fact, there are probably tons of mistakes in these responses I'm typing here. Anyone who relies on themselves to edit is asking for trouble. Paying someone to line edit my pages is the best investment I could make and I will never skip that step in the process. UBAWA: Who does the cover art for your book(s)? Mary: I'm almost afraid to say. Right now, she has reasonably prices and professional and I'd hate to have her be inundated with other people's work! She's great actually and has been very helpful. She works under the business name of Earthly Charms at www.earthlycharms.com. Her name is Su. We're just beginning to work together on a whole series of covers so I'll be keeping her busy for a while. UBAWA: Do you ever encounter writer’s block? How do you get past it? Mary: I run into plot problems...difficulty figuring out what happens next, but not real writer’s block. If I had the time, I could write so much more than I do. As it is, I still have to work for a living. UBAWA: How often do you write? Mary: I try to write something every day. I may not write a part of my books. It might be a blog post or something else, but I do try to write every day. I found that when I did NaNoWriMo and had to hit that 1500 word count every day, it wasn't that difficult. I enjoy spewing out a bunch of words. Some are good, some aren't but getting the words to the page is the most important thing. I think that some people are intimidated by a blank page. I try to see it as an opportunity. UBAWA: Tell us about your last book signing. Mary: HA! I've never had one. Check back with me in September! UBAWA: Beside social media, what other methods are you using to get the word out about your book(s)? Mary: I will do a press release, attend some writing conferences. I hope that people who read and enjoyed Shoshana's book will want to pick up my fiction. I encourage as many people as possible to leave reviews at Amazon and Goodreads. UBAWA: As a Woman of Color, what inspires you the most? Mary: Shoshana Johnson inspires me for her bravery and endurance. Julia Cleckley inspires me for her ability to work through trauma and still succeed. My two sisters inspire me for raising beautiful families and being loving mothers. And Michelle Obama inspires me for having those rockin' arms! I wish I could wear a tank top like that woman. UBAWA: Who is your biggest influence? Mary: When it comes to writing, definitely my mother. She loved books. People often talk about the first book they ever read. I don't remember what book it was because I've read thousands and it's all because of my mom. She always had her nose in a book and I picked up that habit from her. I feel sad for people who don't read. I really do. They have no idea what they are missing and have no concept of how their world could expand if they would only pick up a book. UBAWA: Have you ever done something in the past you regret? How did you get through it? Mary: Jeeze, of course. Who lives without regret? UBAWA: How do you get through the tough times in life when life throws what it throws at you? Mary: The sun comes up each day and sets each day and life just marches on. There is no such thing as quitting, is there? What? You're going to say stop the bus, I want to get off? UBAWA: What is one goal you want to accomplish for yourself in 2013? Mary: Publish, publish, publish. One month ago, I finally decided to split with my agent and self publish. We had a publisher interested in my mystery series but after several months, I became disillusioned with them and decided that I'd worked too hard and too long on my stories to leave them in someone else's hands, so I'm self publishing. My goal is to get as many of them published as possible this year. It's time for Master Sergeant Harper to meet the world and for the world to meet her. UBAWA: What do you have planned next? Mary: After I publish the Harper mysteries, I will work on finishing the third book. While writing that, I will publish the adult erotica that I've written. It's a whole new genre for me but one that was waiting to happen I guess. After that, there are a ton of stories still rolling around in my head. I'll need to get to them at some point. UBAWA: How can readers and others in the literary community reach you? Mary: You can follow my blog at www.mldoyleauthor.com or find my author Facebook page at mldoyleauthor. The Peacekeeper's Photograph is scheduled for publication in August of 2013. Place your book’s promo materials in the gift bags of the Sarah Rose book singing tour. Promo materials must be commercially printed. To be considered for this promo opportunity, email: info@catscornerpublications.com. During their usual fracas in school, Hillary offers to have sex with Rhoda in public. Meanwhile, she offers to teach him a lesson for the insult. Then it so happens they were forced at gun point to have sex in public. The best detective in Florida becomes interested in the investigation and gets involved only to realize that he has to play by the rules of the game to save his job and his marriage. Purchase a copy: http://bookstore.booktango.com/products/SKU-000591732/My-Game.aspx Most Perfect Exchange is a story that starts in 1967 and leads up to the present day America. Jackson, an African-American, finds love and friendship in Lydia, a beautiful and kind white lady. But some members of her family are racist so it it’s not easy for her to help Jackson. William her brother is a racist until he meets Regina, a black beauty that suddenly comes to their family company. Then William is swarmed by desire to trade with his sister so that they can both help the people they love but his sister turns it down. He does not understand why his sister changes so suddenly until Regina disappears and the secret of Regina’s true identity must be known. This book was written because of the need to end racism and build a better world of brotherhood, unity, peace, and love among men. It is shame that man is divided by the color of his skin just as religion has continued to divide man. This book also gives credit to men and women that have worked in various ways to end slavery, racism, and to unite us, as human beings. Purchase a copy: http://bookstore.booktango.com/products/SKU-000550902/Most-perfect-exchange.aspx 3 things about NK that you may not know 1) He believes in religious tolerance 2) He thinks humanity should not be divided by the color of their skin. 3) He loves to learn mysteries. About his book, “The Formula for Reincarnation: The Rebirth Equation” Mark is a world-known scientist but only few people know that he is also an occult initiate. He discovers and develops a formula that can prove to the uninitiated (profane) that reincarnation is real. Then he realizes that the formula was developed in a triangular/pyramidal format by combining known scientific and occult laws. Just like a mathematical equation, Mark uses the known to solve for the unknown. He later realizes that the formula has other unimaginable powers so he decides to discontinue the work and to restrict its knowledge within the brotherhood and among initiates of higher order. But some of his co-workers want to have the formula by any means even if they have to kill him. Mark knows that the only way he could protect the formula and his family which he loves so dearly is to remain alive so that was his primary aim. His enemies know everything about the formula except how to find the center of the triangle/pyramid on which the formula can only function. This book was written out of the author’s belief that if reincarnation is real, then humanity has to know it. He believes it is unjust that people are said to suffer for a karma/sin committed in a past life, a life that they know nothing about. “If we must pay for such sins then we must know about such circle of lives even without going through the various mystical rituals/initiations that is believed is necessary to unveil such knowledge to man.” –NK David Author Interview UBAWA: What's your favorite color? and why? NK: Purple for it is said to be for priest, though I love white also. UBAWA: What's the last country you visited? Tell us about your visit. NK: The last country I visited was Benin Republic. UBAWA: If you could live anywhere in the world, where would you live? NK: United States of America UBAWA: If you had to choose between owning a nice car or a nice house, which one would you choose? NK: A nice house UBAWA: If you could create your dream job/career, what would it be? NK: Human medicine to give free medical treatment and to save lives UBAWA: Most people say success is a matter of luck; what do you think? NK: Yes but it must involve hard work UBAWA: Tell us a little about how you became an author. NK: It was during my struggle and the need to change nation, like Nigeria. That was how I got the inspiration for my first book which predicted the end of the struggle. UBAWA: Many self-published authors face some sort of challenge when publishing their first book. What was your biggest challenge? NK: Well, the challenge I ran into with my first book which was published in the United Kingdom was time. I wanted to get the book out before President Obama’s first election since in the book it was mentioned that racism was once a factor to how we got here; so having it in mind that Obama would win, I wanted the book out in time. Nevertheless, I made mistakes in the process which I have corrected. Another one of my biggest challenges has been getting my book noticed. UBAWA: If you had to choose one category, where would writing fall for you: a hobby, a passion, a career, or a gift? Explain NK: A gift because my writings in terms of books and hubs have been known to change lives and bring new ideas in the mind of anyone that reads it. UBAWA: Some things are not for everybody. Do you think writing could apply to this statement? NK: Sure UBAWA: Do you use an outline before you write or do you just write? NK: I think it’s hard to say because I’m in between. I know what I want to achieve in my story or book. So usually, I lay out the end and the how it will start then what comes in between is what I write as the inspiration comes. UBAWA: Many authors prefer complete silence when they're in the writing lab, how do you like to set your atmosphere? NK: I need to concentrate however not complete silence because everything can be turned into a story depending on how we look at it so it’s good to be aware of the environment and what people say which may be an idea. What I mean is that even though I need to concentrate, I am not disturbed by external forces. UBAWA: What makes your writing style different and unique? NK: My writing brings ideas most people have not thought about. UBAWA: Do you think it's helpful to invest money into taking writing classes and workshops or are you a self-taught writer? NK: It’s interesting to learn how to write but we know some people are gifted and I am among such people. Writing is has always been a gift for me; I stutter so I don't talk much, but I write a lot. UBAWA: Before you begin to write, is there some special ritual you adhere to or do you just write? NK: I won't call it a ritual but I usually go in my imagination to get a picture of what I want to create or write UBAWA: Have you ever looked at something you wrote and asked yourself, "Did I write that?!" Please do tell. : ) NK: Yes, that will be my last book, "My Game: The switch" which almost got me on hold. UBAWA: What's your opinion on the state of Urban Fiction? Is it an accurate depiction of real life or a bad influence on the people who read it? NK: Well, I don't really know but I think whatever effect a book has on a reader depends on the mind of the reader not the book. UBAWA: Nowadays, it seems that every time you turn around, someone else has a new book out. Do you think the industry should be more stringent as to who can write and publish a book or is it fine the way it is? NK: I think it is good for people to write what they feel is right for them. Just like having freedom of speech. It is left for the readers to know what they want to read. More books mean more ideas. UBAWA: If you could give advice to an aspiring author, what would it be? NK: Writing is essentially born out of three main things: the writer’s own love for writing; to entertain; and to educate and inspire. Be free to write on the area you can write best. Don’t try to impress people and fail. UBAWA: Before you leave, tell us one thing that you would like to be remembered by. NK: my books. Purchase a copy: http://bookstore.booktango.com/Products/SKU-000578728/The-Formula-for-reincarnation.aspx Jasminum McMullen is a member of The Neighborhood Writing Alliance Chicago and author of ‘In My Write Mind’ a collection of poetry. Originally from Oak Park, Illinois, Jasminum began pursuing poetry in 2010 at The Show N Tell, a local art gallery and acoustic venue in Berwyn, Illinois, until its close. She is the two time champion of Berwyn Public Library’s series Poetry Idol. In 2011 she released a recorded project titled The Reunification of Destiny and later featured at ‘Ain’t She Sweet Café’ in Bronzeville. Her poetry has appeared on independent hip hop tracks and in three volumes of CRAM, a publication from chicagopoetry.com. Her latest publishing in CRAM 14: Journal of Modern Poetry earned her a 2013 Pushcart Prize nomination for her poem titled The Abandoned House. Her upcoming project is a collection of poetry titled ‘By the Hour,’ slated for release summer 2013. |
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