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Hoodfellas
When an Ex-con finds himself destitute and out of luck after he's released from prison, he turns to what he knows best, crime. Crazy D was doomed to become a statistic until he took matters into his own hands. Hungry and determined for success, he uses his street smarts and connects to build an empire with his click , The Hoodfellas. Who will be victimized by the Hoodfellas? Who will pay the price for their success?
272 pages, Paperback
First published November 30, 2008
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About the author
Richard Jeanty
32 books13 followersCaptivating the mind with spellbinding, provocative and ingenious storytelling, author/publisher Richard Jeanty is a master craftsman - and tireless crusader - in the burgeoning arena of “urban literature,” as well as in life.
Founder and President of his own RJ Publications, Jeanty turns words into vivid images, painting well-formed characters that compel the reader to become involved in their sagas.
The prolific New York City-based contemporary wordsmith and visionary founded his publishing company to both publish his own works and to provide an invaluable conduit for talented writers of color to have their works published. He provides encouragement and support to his fellow writers, assisting them with stretching their creative souls and making their own indelible mark on the literary landscape. Says Jeanty, “I want to give each author or artist the exposure they deserve.”
Social activist as much as he is a literary crusader, Jeanty’s mission is to foster change in people and society as a whole. That is always his motivation in all his undertakings. Jeanty’s most meaningful project tackled police brutality and the devastating state of black men in his release of The Most Dangerous Gang in America: The NYPD.
In a short span of five years, Jeanty has written 10 books and published over a dozen written by other authors. Prolific is an understatement as it relates to him. Always the innovator, Jeanty finds ways to bring freshness to every story.
While attending the University of Massachusetts, Richard discovered his passion for prose. He initially pursued a career as a social worker in the Boston metropolitan area, then later served as the academic coordinator for Boston University’s Upward Bound Program. However, due to his unique, narrative writing style, laced with bursts of cinematic flair, Richard’s professors urged him to focus his considerable talents on writing while attending graduate school.
Shortly after earning his B.A. and moving to New York City, Jeanty began to teach at Morris High School in the Bronx, also working for the Department of Social Services’ Administration for Children’s Services. Richard also worked as a Program Director at The Hudson Guild in New York City helping underprivileged kids.
Richard has always been - and still is - dedicated to helping underprivileged children and their families. “I was brought up in an abusive surrounding as a
young child and was on my own at fourteen,” says Jeanty. “My life serves as a solid foundation for what RJ Publications signifies. Nothing but my sheer determination and will pushed me to succeed.”
Founder and President of his own RJ Publications, Jeanty turns words into vivid images, painting well-formed characters that compel the reader to become involved in their sagas.
The prolific New York City-based contemporary wordsmith and visionary founded his publishing company to both publish his own works and to provide an invaluable conduit for talented writers of color to have their works published. He provides encouragement and support to his fellow writers, assisting them with stretching their creative souls and making their own indelible mark on the literary landscape. Says Jeanty, “I want to give each author or artist the exposure they deserve.”
Social activist as much as he is a literary crusader, Jeanty’s mission is to foster change in people and society as a whole. That is always his motivation in all his undertakings. Jeanty’s most meaningful project tackled police brutality and the devastating state of black men in his release of The Most Dangerous Gang in America: The NYPD.
In a short span of five years, Jeanty has written 10 books and published over a dozen written by other authors. Prolific is an understatement as it relates to him. Always the innovator, Jeanty finds ways to bring freshness to every story.
While attending the University of Massachusetts, Richard discovered his passion for prose. He initially pursued a career as a social worker in the Boston metropolitan area, then later served as the academic coordinator for Boston University’s Upward Bound Program. However, due to his unique, narrative writing style, laced with bursts of cinematic flair, Richard’s professors urged him to focus his considerable talents on writing while attending graduate school.
Shortly after earning his B.A. and moving to New York City, Jeanty began to teach at Morris High School in the Bronx, also working for the Department of Social Services’ Administration for Children’s Services. Richard also worked as a Program Director at The Hudson Guild in New York City helping underprivileged kids.
Richard has always been - and still is - dedicated to helping underprivileged children and their families. “I was brought up in an abusive surrounding as a
young child and was on my own at fourteen,” says Jeanty. “My life serves as a solid foundation for what RJ Publications signifies. Nothing but my sheer determination and will pushed me to succeed.”
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February 25, 2009
Menace to society
Author Richard Jeanty gives us his first street novel and he didn’t disappoint me. This different kind of street tale as Richard calls it as the sub title has truly lived up to its name. Hood Fellas is written in such a way that I could feel Crazy D pain and found myself routing for him even though everything he did was against the law.
The book starts out with Crazy D wrecking havoc as we read on we learn the history of Deon Campbell aka Crazy D. His father was killed before he was born and thus begins the decked being stack against him. His mother had her issues, which I will not get into. Needless to say Crazy D had it rough. One of the biggest things I liked about the book was even though it all I understood his reason and he wasn’t a bad guy at all, crazy yes but not bad. Crazy D had to make a way out of no way. After being released from prison he tried to live a “good” life but had doors slammed in his face, so he did what he does best he turn to the streets. Crazy D’s antics are out there and keep me interested in what he was gonna do next
I was not crazy about the typeset used in the book. The editing was good a few typo but nothing to distract me. The flow was good and I love the ending to the book, as it was different. I believe the click Hood Fellas will have readers pulling for them to come out on top. Tune in to see if this is the case.
SiStar Tea
ARC Book Club Inc.
4.5 star rating
Author Richard Jeanty gives us his first street novel and he didn’t disappoint me. This different kind of street tale as Richard calls it as the sub title has truly lived up to its name. Hood Fellas is written in such a way that I could feel Crazy D pain and found myself routing for him even though everything he did was against the law.
The book starts out with Crazy D wrecking havoc as we read on we learn the history of Deon Campbell aka Crazy D. His father was killed before he was born and thus begins the decked being stack against him. His mother had her issues, which I will not get into. Needless to say Crazy D had it rough. One of the biggest things I liked about the book was even though it all I understood his reason and he wasn’t a bad guy at all, crazy yes but not bad. Crazy D had to make a way out of no way. After being released from prison he tried to live a “good” life but had doors slammed in his face, so he did what he does best he turn to the streets. Crazy D’s antics are out there and keep me interested in what he was gonna do next
I was not crazy about the typeset used in the book. The editing was good a few typo but nothing to distract me. The flow was good and I love the ending to the book, as it was different. I believe the click Hood Fellas will have readers pulling for them to come out on top. Tune in to see if this is the case.
SiStar Tea
ARC Book Club Inc.
4.5 star rating
September 27, 2012
REVENGE.
Deon aka Crazy D has served many years in prison. While there, he made an effort to stay out of trouble and gained a few loyal friends along the way. Once he was released he had no plans to go back into the life of crime. Unfortunately, as is the norm for many convicts, he was not given an opportunity of landing a decent job. When Crazy D heard about the cruel way his mother was treated during his incarceration, he devised a plan of revenge, yes it would mean more crime, but this time he was older and more devious. Along with some of his most trusted prison friends the “Hoodfellas” was born. You don’t want to miss this brotherhood and their slick operation.
Loved the way Crazy D transformed himself to suit the crime! I also liked the loyalty he had with a touch of passion for his friends. I was a little surprised because I have read most of RJ’s books and this story is different from what he usually writes as it is street fiction. Aside from a few typos I enjoyed the story.
Locksie September 27, 2012
ARC BOOK CLUB INC.
Star Rating 4.0****
Deon aka Crazy D has served many years in prison. While there, he made an effort to stay out of trouble and gained a few loyal friends along the way. Once he was released he had no plans to go back into the life of crime. Unfortunately, as is the norm for many convicts, he was not given an opportunity of landing a decent job. When Crazy D heard about the cruel way his mother was treated during his incarceration, he devised a plan of revenge, yes it would mean more crime, but this time he was older and more devious. Along with some of his most trusted prison friends the “Hoodfellas” was born. You don’t want to miss this brotherhood and their slick operation.
Loved the way Crazy D transformed himself to suit the crime! I also liked the loyalty he had with a touch of passion for his friends. I was a little surprised because I have read most of RJ’s books and this story is different from what he usually writes as it is street fiction. Aside from a few typos I enjoyed the story.
Locksie September 27, 2012
ARC BOOK CLUB INC.
Star Rating 4.0****
February 15, 2009
Author Richard Jeanty's Hoodfellas takes a brutally honest look at what happens when children become a product of their environments.
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