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Elizabeth Cohen, author of The Hypothetical Girl
(Other Press)
Fifteen short stories about online love and courtship.
Joey Pinkney: Where did you get the inspiration to write “The Hypothetical Girl”?
Elizabeth Cohen: Online Dating. Continue reading 5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… Elizabeth Cohen, author of The Hypothetical Girl
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Janice G. Ross, author of Jumping Ship
In 1975, pregnant seamstress Petrina Dugal became a runaway at the age of 26. She ran away from a brutish husband, Roger, and their home in Guyana, South America. At the heart of her rebellion – an enigmatic lover, Michael Chen. Pet and Mikey, allowed love to blossom in front of her police officer husband and an intrusive community. Were they not aware of the dangers? Or did the pursuit of love trump obligations?
Joey Pinkney: Where did you get the inspiration to write “Jumping Ship”?
Janice G. Ross: I was born in Guyana, South America, and migrated with my family to the States at a very early age. Although I’ve been privileged to have been brought up as a Guyanese child and exposed to the Caribbean culture, I craved for more of its rich lifestyle. Continue reading 5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… Janice G. Ross, author of Jumping Ship
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Angel Santos, author of Swag
(Wahida Clark Presents)
An intelligent woman dripping with sex appeal, devious ambition, and serious “swag” single-handedly intends to snag a top crime boss and infiltrate his entire organization after many failed attempts by the police department, DEA and FBI. But a new jack by the name “Swag” enters the scene with the exact same ambition.
Joey Pinkney: Where did you get the inspiration to write “Swag”?
Angel Santos: First off, I was inspired by Tasha Macklin, my best friend for life and her husband, Trae. Once I saw that Tasha wrote her book “Baller Dreams”, I got inspired. Second, my inspiration comes from living life – the things I see going on around me. Continue reading 5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… Angel Santos, author of Swag