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The Other Side of the Story + A Giveaway!!!!

Now, y’all know I like helping authors promote their books because the struggle is real out here in these streets. Today, I’m featuring Daphine Pricilla Brown-Jack and her book The Other Side of the Story. Plus, she didn’t come up in here empty handed: she’s giving away a paperback copy of her book! Check out the […]

ERIC JEROME DICKEY’S 6 TIPS FOR MAKING YOUR WRITING POP!

A couple of weeks ago I promised to share some of the tips I’ve picked up at the various writing events I’ve attended this summer. I’ve been hitting these streets hard and I feel terrible about taking so long to drop a ‘lil knowledge on y’all. Charge it to my head and not my heart. […]

Confessions of Faith: Special Edition (Soul Ties)

I’m about to go in on a touchy subject and I’ve gotta say, I’m not too comfortable with it. But I’ve been around long enough to know that when I’m afraid to speak, the words I have to say will have the most impact for someone. So I speak them anyway. Even when my voice […]

BWABC Literacy Festival: Authors All Over the Place (pic heavy)

This past weekend I had the pleasure of attending the BWABC Literacy Festival! I had an author/vendor table and while my sales weren’t the best, I appreciated the opportunity to connect with other authors and potential readers. The best part of the weekend was meeting so many of my fellow author friends in person, after […]

Practice What You Praise: Candice Y. Johnson

No one ever forgets their first time at anything, and launching a writing career is no different. I take special pleasure in introducing debut novelists. Which is why I’m absolutely thrilled to share my interview with Candice Y. Johnson, a new voice in Adult Christian Fiction. She’s witty, engaging and believes in keepin’ it real. Enjoy! […]

I’ma Give You a Piece of My Mind…(Then I’m going to need that back)

I’m feeling some type of way y’all. One of my pet peeves is being put in a box. No, not literally. I wish somebody would try that mess. I’m speaking figuratively. I don’t like when people assume that the girl raised in Compton, CA and Long Beach, CA is automatically hood (although I can be […]

All Up in My E-Reader: Back With a Vengeance!

Some of y’all know I had a little problem at the start of the year: I was (and to be honest still am) addicted to downloading books left and right. So I put myself on restriction and it’s been over seven months since I posted an update about what’s new in my Kindle. It hasn’t […]

Book Review: Mama’s Boy by ReShonda Tate Billingsley

I’ll admit that I’m a speed reader, but it’s rare that I finish an entire book in just a few hours. That’s what happened this past weekend when I devoured Mama’s Boy. Deets below! Title: Mama’s Boy Author: ReShonda Tate Billingsley Genre(s): Inspirational Fiction, African-American Fiction Summary: When her son is in trouble, a heartbroken […]

National Book Club Conference in Atlanta!

Y’all, I have been on one. I traveled to Atlanta, GA over the weekend to attend the 13th annual National Book Club Conference and my little nerd heart must have expanded at least a dozen times! It was so much fun connecting with other authors and new readers. Here’s a quick re-cap of the weekend. […]

Author Spotlight: Berline Thenor!

Anyone in need of a life coach? How about some inspiration? What about a guideline for overcoming past pain and regret? Then keep reading to find out more about all of the above! What’s your name or pen name? My name is Berline Thenor.  I have no pen name. I wanted a pen name to […]