About A Generation of Curses

Khadesia Hill’s life could not be better. She is the wife of the debonair Assistant Pastor, Malcolm Hill, youngest son and first choice to succeed his father as pastor of the mega church, Solid Rock Christian Ministries. Obedience to the Lord led her to California twelve years earlier where she later met, married Malcolm, and gave birth to their daughter.

Her world shatters when a detective shows up at her business one day. He claims to have evidence that could possibly link her to an ex-boyfriend’s murder in her home town. Secrets about her past unfold and cast shadows over her pure reputation in the church and with Malcolm’s family. When the news is revealed, Malcolm’s older brother Corbin and his wife Stacie step up efforts to win Corbin his father’s seat as the next pastor. While Khadesia fights to clear her name, Stacie’s friend Maxie, who has a long-time attraction to Malcolm, tries to sway his attention her way. Will Khadesia and Malcolm remain steadfast in faith through the crises in their marriage?

About the authors:

Patrica A. Bridewell is a native of Los Angeles, California. Her first Christian Fiction novel, “Reflections of a Quiet Storm,” was released in 2009. She is a contributing writer to the anthologies, Gumbo for the Soul – Women of Honor: Pink Edition, and Keeping the Faith. Her work has also been published in the Los Angeles Sentinel Newspaper, Advance for Nurses Magazine, and multiple online magazines. She is a member of the American Christian Fiction Writers, the Hurston/Wright Foundation, and International Black Writers and Artists – Los Angeles. Patricia is a full-time nursing professor at Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science. She is a long-time member of West Angeles Church of God in Christ in Los Angeles. She is currently working on her second novel.

Patricia is a mom, grandmother, an avid reader, and loves music.

A native of Kansas City, Missouri, Faatima Albasir-Johnson’s creative mind began at a young age. It came as no surprise that her creativity transitioned into the literary world. Her years of experience as a photo lab manager and event and party planner were a catalyst to writing. She often wrote journal notes, poetry, and developed ideas for party invitations and/or programs for events. Over the years, her interest in writing peaked, which ultimately led to an idea to co-author the highly anticipated Christian Fiction novel “A Generation of Curses.” The book is scheduled for release by NCM Publishing in 2012.

Faatima is a devoted mother and grandmother, she enjoys reading, writing, and spending time with her family.

Get to Know the Authors:

What motivated you to start writing and how long have you been writing?

PAB: I didn’t have a plan to become a writer, so I have to say that was God-inspired. I started journaling 7 years ago during a time of crisis, and from those notes I started writing my first book.

FAJ: My motivation came from my previous work and a desire to make a difference.

What process do you use to create a good storyline?

PAB: When an idea strikes, the first thing I do is jot down notes—character names, personalities, appearance, potential plot ideas−everything that comes to mind. From there the story begins. I may start out with a short outline, but I use a lot of notes .

FAJ: I do free-flow writing. Whenever I get a good idea for a chapter, I write down what I want to say and build on that.

Was your first book self-published, published by a small press or major publisher?

PAB: My first book was published by an independent publisher.

FAJ: My first book will be published by independent publisher NCM Publishing

Tell your readers a little about the main characters in your next book “A Generation of Curses.”

PAB: Khadesia Hill is a wife, business woman, and pastor’s wife. She becomes caught in a cross between doing what is right by telling her husband Malcolm about her past , which she knows will hurt him and possibly destroy their marriage, or doing the wrong thing and continuing to conceal that information. The story revolves around the challenges they encounter when a detective shows up at Khadesia’s job. He discloses that an old case regarding an ex-boyfriend’s death has now been reopened, and she is the prime suspect.

FAJ: Khadesia’s problem causes conflict with her husband and a host of others in her life. Malcolm also experiences problems as things spiral out of control. The story will keep readers on the edge of their seats as they enter the lives of two people who love each other, but face problems that only faith in God can resolve.

Do any of your characters depict your real life experiences or are they strictly fictional?

PAB: Yes, I have created characters that were similar to me and some of my experiences. However, many ideas for characters either come from my own image of how I envision them as I write or from people that I’ve met in the past.

FAJ: Yes and no. Some of the characters have some of my real life experiences, but not all of them. Many of my ideas are strictly fictional. I might take experiences that I have seen others go through and change or develop another idea from their experiences. Or I just create new ideas.

What do you like best about being an author?

PAB: For me writing is a ministry. I feel blessed for the gift of being able to write stories that will provide enjoyment as well as encouragement and inspiration for my readers. About six months ago, a reader emailed me and thanked me for my short story “On My Way to Where I’ve Never Been,” which was part of Christian Fiction author Vanessa Miller’s Keeping the Faith anthology. She wrote about a full page testimony on how she was touched by my story. I was in tears by the time I finished. But, this is why I right.

FAJ: The excitement of being able to connect with readers through my writing. I’m a newbie, but I am learning so much and I feel blessed for the opportunity. I hope to travel this road for many years and write many more books.

What advice would you give aspiring writers?

PAB: My best advice is learn the craft of writing, learn the publishing industry, and learn them well. Research cannot be emphasized enough. I still research and I consistently strive to improve my writing skills and enhance my knowledge about publishing. Find a good editor. And DO NOT submit your work before you have it professionally edited. I have found that networking with new and veteran authors, attending conferences, and writing groups have been particularly helpful for me.

FAJ: Network with other writers, develop relationships with book clubs, and study the craft of writing. These tools have helped me become a better writer.

Contact the Author: bridern@verizon.net

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Facebook.com – Patricia Ann Bridewell

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About A Write Way to Love by Kisha Green:

Married to the man of her dreams, Crystal thinks she has it all: beautiful home, designer clothes and a successful career as a best-selling author. She details her accomplishments in her journal, but she has no idea that her entries will soon turn into the fiction she often writes about.

Because of her husband’s reckless infidelities, Crystal’s picture perfect marriage now sits in a shattered frame. Not even her imaginative mind can fathom a happily ever after as she endures an immeasurable amount of pain in the name of love.

We all know that hell has no fury like a woman scorned, so how will Crystal exact her sweet revenge? Will she sink down as low as her husband and try to even the score, or will she fly above it all and, in return, receive a gift that money could never buy?

A Write Way to Love is available on Kindle and Nook:

Some things that happen in the dark should stay in the dark, but that never seems to be the case. Born and raised in Washington, D.C., Niya Brown learns this the hard way. The code of the streets is passed down to her from her mother, and to Niya, the code of the streets is law. Life deals Niya a bad hand that forces her to fend for herself at an early age when her mother and sister are taken away from her in a twist of fate. You will never believe what happens next. Truth and falsehood collide in a way that brings Niya face to face with a secret that will change her life forever.

To order your copy of Secrets Never Die, go to Amazon.com.

About the author:
Eyone Williams was born and raised in Washington, D.C. He is a publisher, author, rapper and actor representing urban life in a way that is uniquely his. Known for hard-core, gritty novels,Eyone made the Don Diva best-seller list with his first novel, Fast Lane (Fast Lane Publications). He followed up his debut novel with Hell Razor Honeys 1 and 2 (Cartel Publications). He then delivered his readers a short story entitled The Cross (DC Bookdiva Publications) and Lorton Legends (DC Bookdiva Publications). He’s also a staff writer for Don Diva Magazine, his most notable work is featured in Don Diva’s issue 30, The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly, where he outlined the rise and fall of D.C. street legends Michael “Fray” Salters and Wayne Perry.

Eyone’s first acting role was in the forthcoming movie Dark City (District Hustle). His latest mixtape, A Killer’z Ambition, is a sound track to the novel, A Killer’z Ambition (DC Bookdiva Publications) by Nathan Welch.

For more information about Eyone Williams visit his Facebook page: www.facebook.com/eyonewilliams

About A Sinner’s Cry:

Denise Reese’s life seems as if it is on a sure course to perfection, until a single phone call crushes her reality and leaves her heartbroken and vulnerable. As she attempts to rebuild her shattered life, Denise seeks solace in the confines of the church that she’d walked out of years ago and swore to never return. As she struggles to gain redemption, the ringing of her phone continues to haunt her and impede her progress. In the midst of her struggles she receives support from the newly appointed pastor, the handsome James Davis. While the two attempt to walk the right path, they must combat the lies and deception that those closest to them are spreading. Once Denise learns to decipher between lust and love, she realizes, even from a struggling sinner, God hears sincere cries.

A Sinner’s Cry can be purchased at www.amazon.com, www.prioritybooks.com or www.barnesandnoble.com. Our book distributors are Baker and Taylor and Ingram.

About the author:
Rose Jackson-Beavers, Chief Executive Officer of Prioritybooks Publications grew up in East St. Louis , Illinois and received her Bachelor and Master degrees from Illinois State and Southern Illinois Universities. Rose is a motivational speaker who is frequently asked to talk to youths and young adults about life. She has worked with many youths throughout her community and has received many awards and recognition for her work in publishing. She has worked as a freelance writer for A-Magazine, a St. Louis Publication, The Spanish Lake Word Newspaper and as an Opinion Shaper for the North County Journal Newspaper. Married for twenty-seven years to Cedric, they have one daughter, Adeesha. She is the author of seven books. Her books can be purchased directly from her website at www.prioritybooks.com or from www.Amazon.com or www.barnesandnoble.com.

She can be reached at Rosbeav03@yahoo.com, www.rosejacksonbeavers.com or www.prioritybooks.blogspot.com.

1. What is the main premise for your new book, Alani’s Bigger Hustle? The main premise of the story is to plan, execute and get yours! No matter what it is get yours! That’s what it means to me!

2. How do the choices your main character make affect him or her? The main character Alani learns who to trust and learns just how much strength she has within herself, it helps her overcome her challenges.

3. What message do you hope readers walk away with after reading your book? I hope the reader sees that the characters wanted the best for themselves, even though they broke the law to get it they still strived for greatness and we all should do that no matter what we are doing.

4. What song would you use as the soundtrack of your life and why? Hard knock life Jay z, a couple of songs by Biggie lol I really dont know, I guess any song that represents a struggle in movement, someone that is not giving up, riding till the wheels fall off!

5. What’s your favorite quote & why? Well, anybody that knows me knows I quote alot of songs in my conversation but my favorite line in my book would be “I went from sucking tits to sucking d***and while I was sucking d*** I learned alot” this line is serious because it shows the person who is saying this line is comfortable talking gritty in order to make a point, this person is not afraid of anything and this person is down for anything so watch out.

Alani’s Bigger Hustle by Kia Storm is available at Amazon.com, http://www.21streeturbanediting.com,  and is also available at these bookstores- Sisters Uptown Bookstore, Sunkofa Bookstore & Deja Vu Bookstore in NYC, Frugal Bookstore in Massachussets, Black & Nobel and Horizon in Philadelphia, Cartel Cafe Bookstore & The Literary Joint in Maryland and Zahara’s Book & Things in Inglewood California!

 Today the spotlight is on author Krystol and her book Through Her Eyes.

About Through Her Eyes:

Teased in school, sexually abused, and coping with several deaths, Melanie Woodard is doing her best to survive. Falling in love should have been the answer, but just her more heart ache and sunk her into depression. Through with life and love, an old friend returns, one who has her wanting to forgive his past transgressions and take a second chance at love. Will it work out or will Melanie remain on a vicious cycle of abuse, betrayal and love lost?

Book is available in paperback and as ebooks from BN.com and Amazon.com.

Interview with Krystol:

1. What is the main premise for your new book?  That happiness does exist even when people don’t feel they are worthy of it because of things they have been through in their lives.

2. How do the choices your main character make affect him or her? The choices that the main character Melanie makes affects her because she learns alot about herself and what not to settle for in life such as being put down, ridiculed against and heart broken.

3. What message do you hope readers walk away with after reading your book? For the women and young adults I want them to walk away with a sense of confidence and knowing that she is beautiful despite what others say. I also want the women to walk away with integrity within themselves. For the men and young men to know that the way you treat women and girls has an effect of how they may and will become in the future. I believe that a young girl will choose a man based on the male role models that they have had in their life.

4. What song would you use as the soundtrack of your life and why? I would have to say Even Angels by Fantasia. I choose this song because people in life may not catch on as quickly with life but once they do, there is no where to go but up. No matter how many times people may think they have failed whether it’s at love, parenting, school, etc there is always a chance to get it right.

5. What’s your favorite quote & why?” If you can’t stand for something, you will fall for anything.”  I like this quote because my grandmother always taught me to stand for what I believe in, even if others thought it was wrong. She also told me to get the facts myself and not believe anyone or anything until I know it’s right

My Mind’s Eye is a collection of poetic works inspired by what I see, hear, and feel throughout everyday life.

I use words to express the passion and pain of love; the struggles of race; the self-conflicts between sexual orientation and religious freedom; and the ever consistent delirium of genocide within the African American community.

In order to bridge the gap between people of diverse backgrounds, my words have been penned to provoke thought, provide insight, inspire change, and prove that struggles have no respect of person.

Born and raised in Cincinnati, OH; Kire Senoj discovered his gift for writing while attending Wilberforce University. His writing talent has afforded him the opportunity to present on various platforms throughout the nation and has garnered mass appeal.

His direct and in your face writing about uncomfortable situations such as homophobia, racial prejudice, HIV/AIDS, religion, and the absence of positive role models for youth has been applauded by all that have had the privelage of hearing his writings.

Kire has a desire to share his message with the world and bring light to some very dark situations. He believes that his voice has been created to aid in bringing about change by any means necessary and will not stop until he has witnessed a transformation in the attitude and thought of those he targets. He is passionate about his work and the impact that it can have on a person’s psyche and will continue to ignite flames of change from every microphone he utilizes.

In order to bridge the gap between people of diverse backgrounds, my words have been penned to provoke thought, provide insight, inspire change, and prove that struggles have no respect of person.

Getting to know Kire:

1. How long have you been writing?

“I’ve been writing since childhood; writing song lyrics and short stories, but I never took writing seriously until 2002 when I was entered into a spoken word class project without my permission by a close friend. Reciting my words, seeing the reaction from the audience and the comments made afterwards pushed me to into for real.

2. What inspires you to write?

“I’m inspired by GOD, family, LOVE, music, people, places and all things beautiful. Also, by what I see every day outside my window or on the news and what I and others around me go through.”

3. Who are some of your writing influences?

“Nikki Giovanni, Langston Hughes, Dianne Warren, Lalah Hathaway, Deana Dean, T.D.Jakes, E. Lynn Harris, Ledisi, Carl Webber, Rahsaan Patterson Jean Toomer and so many others; I love writers who write straight from the heart.”

4. Is My Mind’s Eye vol.1 autobiographically written?

“Not entirely. The short stories are purely fiction, but only a few of the poems are about me or involve me.”

5. With the poems about or involving you, was it easy to be so open about yourself and the things you’ve been through?

“Well, yes and no. It surely made me think and rethink about revealing myself, my insecurities, failures and some of my weaknesses to the world, but thinking about the reactions and comments I receive after reciting some of my poetry made it an easier task. If I can help anyone with my words then it’s all worth it.

6. What is your goal or objective with this book?

“My goal and objective is to inspire, motivate, encourage, and provoke thought”

7. What future projects do you have in store and are you working on anything else at the moment?

“Currently I am working on an as of yet untitled novel. The last short story of My Mind’s Eye vol.1 titled One More Chance is the prequel to this upcoming novel. I’m looking to release it the last quarter of 2012 or the first quarter of 2013.

Find the Author:

www.facebook.com/kire.senoj

www.twitter.com/kire_senoj

kire_sennoj@yahoo.com

lifepainlove@gmail.com

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