"If you have no confidence in self, you are twice defeated in the race of life." - Marcus Garvey -

Who Is J. Brinkley?

Currently an independent author, J. Brinkley was born in Georgia and raised in Tift County. His writing talent manifested in his teen years but he didn't start taking it seriously until he reached his early twenties. He fell in love with writing in the genres of urban fiction and urban romance. He developed his talent by taking the relevant college courses that honed not only his writing skills but also knowledge in various fields such as Theosophy and Business. His book, Revenge, won the 2019 Urban Book of the Year Award, by the AAMBC. He later founded (Voice of My Ancestors) Voma Publications LLC. J. Brinkley’s unconventional philosophies about life and love are a gift that ought to be shared with the world via writing.
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Stay tuned for more great books from this amazing author.

Most Recent Book Title
O'shay & Sanaa: An Urban Romance

Book Synopsis
When O'shay London met Sanaa Holland, it was an instant attraction.
They dated for a while and found themselves in love with each other.

As the couple grapples with the circumstances that change their lives forever, the question of what truly bonded them arose, is it...
LOVE, LUST or OBSESSION ?

Author Website
https://www.smore.com/zg6vq-books-by-j-brinkley

"Pen stories readers can relate to"

Janie De Coster writes not only to entertain but educate as her topics shine a light on issues of today's society such as Mental Illness, Domestic Abuse, Infidelity, and Low Self-Esteem. She has penned several novels in various genres such as Women's Fiction, Contemporary Christian Fiction, Interracial Romance and Romance Suspense.

In her spare time, she likes to travel, shop and spend quality time with her husband and family. She is also a collector of anything pertaining to elephants.

Most Recent Book Title
What My Sister Didn't Know

Book Synopsis
Saphire married Clay Matthews, a handsome, down to earth and loyal man who worships the ground her designer shoes walk on. But no matter how hard she tries to love him, her heart yearns for another.
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Gade, Saphire's younger sister, married the man of her dreams. Lamonte Singletary is everything a red-blooded woman could ever want in a man. After the birth of their son, life has been picture perfect. That is, until Joe Burrels, a bittersweet memory from the past, returns with a haunting secret he is determined to reveal.
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Now the bond of sisterhood could be destroyed forever.

Author Website
http://sweetsmells2003.wixsite.com/janie-decoster

"I'm Rooting For Everybody Black". Issa Rae

Noyek is an acclaimed fiction author and Creator of The Sassy Writer brand. What started as a love for storytelling and blogging for a few friends who enjoyed her short tales is now a couple of books and a brand designed to inspire the boldness in other writers.

She lives in Atlanta and can be visited at iamnoyek.com.

Most Recent Book Title
Dear Infatuated

Book Synopsis
After leaving her small hometown in Mississippi to chase her dreams in New York, Lyric Ali finds that the vision in her head is not the reality right in front of her. This changes after an open mic showcase win at a popular nightclub, owned by infamous, yet charming Businessman, Russ Prozay, put her on the radar.

She’s not satisfied with just being known. She wants the spotlight. Russ owns the spotlight, but there is one small problem, Russ’ current lady, Rayna Devoe and she isn’t leaving without a fight.

In the quest to be at center stage Lyric discovers two things: One, she’d do things she never imagined and two the dirty little secret of her past has come to haunt her.

Author Website
https://www.iamnoyek.com

“Don’t put off on tomorrow, for what could be done TODAY.”
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Ozzie Lamont Anderson Jr., A poetic sailor, yet wise with words that touches one's heart by speaking freely to the souls through his poems. Never had a better way of expressing himself, besides watching his emotions bleed through ink while voicing his story. Presenting to you, his life, his poems, "A Missing Rose," this book is a dedication to his deceased mother, Sanders Elizabeth Anderson.

"Even though she's gone, my heart is still grieving. I haven't seen LAUGH in a while, because SADNESS didn't leave yet. My MOOD SWINGS arguing with both, trying to reason. In the meantime, my GROWING PAINS cruising through this ink of EMOTIONS, still bleeding." -Ozzie L. Anderson Jr.

Most Recent Book Title
A Missing Rose: from me to you my life my poems

Book Synopsis
A Missing Rose: From Me to You, My Life, My Poetry Universal and emotionally charged, A Missing Rose chronicles one man’s journey in verse – a journey that, ultimately, belongs to all of us. Engulfed in the grief of losing his beloved mother, and the brave battle she fought with cancer beforehand, author Ozzie Lamont Anderson Jr. was inspired to write the 50 poems in the book. A Missing Rose is one man’s ultimate expression of innermost anguish and, ultimately, a discussion of what it means to remain relentless and determined in face of life’s most challenging traumas. Far from a lamenting collection, the book chronicles happiness, pain, love, forgiveness and marriage, to name a few – an expression of all those things that bring us together as humans. Each work in this powerful collection paints a portrait of a moment in every individual’s life. Readers will relate to the emotions expressed within A Missing Rose, and perhaps will find succor within it to get their struggles of their own. The book will inspire readers to embrace not just the author’s deepest feelings upon writing each verse, but the deep emotions each evokes within themselves.

Author Website
www.facebook.com/amissingrose

"Never ever truly judge a book by it's cover"

Dean Hamid was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York. In his youth he would read the works of Donald Goines, Iceberg Slim, as well as Richard Wright, throwing in the poetic banter of James Baldwin over and over while hiding these books tucked away from his parents. Growing up in New York City’s hardcore Bushwick-Hylan Projects, his writing is not necessarily intended to glamorize the quote-unquote gangsters, or even the street life; but to emphasize the presence of the drama that was involved and surrounded around it.

In the past ten years, he’s been writing articles, commentaries, short stories, and has managed to write five novels; Lovin Safari, Lovin Safari II, Lost Boy, and Cold hard wind, and his most recent urban thriller, Hell has no fury, and presently working on more. Given the opportunity to correspond with published authors, its been said that his work swings towards what is described as Urban Fiction Drama genre, with a strong propensity towards a slick old school literary voice.

Dean Hamid started writing under his own title, Dean Hamid Presents, and hasn't looked back since. He works hard and tirelessly to keep his work as professional, and gritty as it can be, but yet stay literally solid. His work successfully proves and drives home this point. He looks forward to creating a legacy for himself in the Writing community as well as in the Publishing business.

Most Recent Book Title
Hell has no fury

Book Synopsis
Shakespeare once wrote, ‘Hell has no fury like a woman scorned...’, well, Mya has finally had enough of the physical abuse, disrespect, shame and mental melt-downs. She's tired of hiding bruises with makeup. She's fed-up.

Her old man, Aziz, and his cohort Miles, hustle heroin together. As top lieutenants, they're trying to prove their self worth in a narcotics collective: running crews of young wayward thugs to moving product, and collecting money owed to Joker, the big boss. They're diligent, independent contractors competing for respect, power, and a chance to move up a vile and ever scathing dope chain.

Joker is a twisted mobster with the reputation for the brutal enforcement of rules that he makes up as he goes along. If you owe, not only are you in jeopardy, but so are the members of your family. Peanut crossed the line, and unfortunately, regrettably, found out all too late.

Mya’s girlfriend Skyler has eyes for Juvall, an old school flame who works with her at a midtown Manhattan graphics company. Skyler's high maintenance and gold-digging ways, have Juvall lacking. He desperately needs a come up, and Joker's stash may just be it. Somebody wants revenge! Joker, Chico, and even the dope fiends they use are potential targets from an indiscriminate, deranged killer; as Aziz's own fate hangs precariously, unbalanced in the winds that blow high across the East River.

Will Mya finally get even? Will Peanut get some get-back at Joker? Will Skyler save Juvall from his own self-impending doom? You'll be turning the pages in this suspenseful saga of urban drama set in the gritty, hardcore section of New York City's Lower East Side..... Alphabet City.

Dean Hamid Presents
Hell has no fury

Author Website
www.deanhamidpresents.com
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LaDonna Marie is an International Multi -Award winning Bestselling Inspirational Author, Mother of Two, Writer, Poet, and Motivational Speaker. She is a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. She has been Featured on NBC, FOX, and ABC. She published her first poem in an anthology: Whispers with The League of American Poets in 2007. In 2010 she self-published her first book Expressions of the Mind, Body & Soul. She received a Certificate of Congratulation from Congressman Bennie Thompson 2nd district of MS. She was inducted Who's Who in Black Mississippi in 2012. She featured in the International Sibella Poetry Magazine for the entire year of 2014, and also she is apart of the Anthology: The Gospel According to Poetry. Until Tomorrow Comes was awarded Honorable Mention in the 2014 Paris Book Festival and a 2014 DJ Gatsby Book Club Literary Award Winnerin Poetry. She was also a Finalist in 2015 Diva Author / Writer for Divas of Colour International Award. She was a 2015 Finalist for National Indie Excellence Awards, received Honorable Mention in New York Book Festival, Red city book awards Finalist and Bronze Medal Readers' Favorite Winner. She also placed in 2015 and 2016 New England Book Festival Honorable Mention. She is a two-time Indie Author Legacy Award Finalist for Poet of the Year. She was Awarded 2018 Author of the Year Divas of   Year.  In 2019 she received an Mississippi Success Author/ Speaker award. She was nominated Faith Based Speaker of the Year . 

About her book

Lessons II: Mirror Conversations. A poetic tale of the life of Abby, as she discusses her love, life, and her journey in front of the mirror. The book entails a closer look at how Abby faces the giants in her life and overcomes through awareness and restoration.

Website www.ladonnamarie.org 

Born & raised in Pontiac, Michigan, Anthony is an entrepreneur who is the example of the ultimate hustler. Growing up as a child he knew being an employee working for someone else's dream wasn't the dream for him. Growing up, Anthony has always had the business mentality & dreams others couldn't imagine accomplishing. Striving to be the example of the positive male role model he is today, Ant has accomplished a lot. He is owner of Rapid Revenue Tax Service, a phenomenal Real Estate Agent and owner of Ant Samuel Publishing. He is also a playwright, renowned author, and actor. Continue to follow his successful journey with more to come in 2020. One question he asks,  If Not Now, Then When?

About his Book
If Not Now Then When? We as people go through so many obstacles in life, when is it ever the right time to get started on your dreams? Stop delaying the process waiting on the funds to appear to fund your business, or when you obtain a bigger following, or after you pay off debt saying you will get started. No activate your faith and get started NOW! Faith without works is dead and a dream without hustle is nonexistent. Life always seems to teach us to trust the process, when are we going to get started? Don't forget the richest place on earth is the graveyard. Stop being comfortable working paycheck to paycheck and start financing your dreams with that paycheck. You are your best investment.