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5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… Sa’Rese, author of Stripping Asjiah II: Blood Money

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Sa’Rese, author of Stripping Asjiah II: Blood Money
(La’ Femme Fatale Publishing)

“Stripping Asjiah II: Blood Money” is the sequel to Sa’Rese’s debut novel “Stripping Asjiah”. Part II picks up with the same fast paced action that Stripping Asjiah left off with.

In “Blood Money”, Asjiah comes into her own while trying to survive without her brother while still confronting demons of her past. “Blood Money” continues to touch on sensitive issues in the world like abortion, miscarriages, and the death of our youth. (Asjiah is pronounced Asia)

Joey Pinkney: Where did you get the inspiration to write “Stripping Asjiah II: Blood Money”?

Sa’Rese: I actually didn’t need much inspiration to write “Stripping Asjiah II”. I knew there was going to be a sequel given the way I ended part I. Continue reading 5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… Sa’Rese, author of Stripping Asjiah II: Blood Money →

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JoeyPinkney.com Book Review – Love’s True Second Chance – Jeff Dawson

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JoeyPinkney.com Book Review
Love’s True Second Chance
by Jeff Dawson
4 of 5 Stars

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When Jeff Dawson penned the memoir “Love’s True Second Chance”, he opened his heart for the world to see. On the surface, this book is an intimate love story between two high school sweethearts who re-establish their bond after decades of separation. Dig deeper, and you will find an amazing maze of emotions, masculinity, life changes and most of all, love.

“Love’s True Second Chance” gives interesting insights on love, life and relationships from a man’s point of view. Jeff doesn’t flat out say, “This is the Continue reading JoeyPinkney.com Book Review – Love’s True Second Chance – Jeff Dawson →

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5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… Maria McKenzie, author of Masquerade: Book Two of the Unchained Trilogy

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Maria McKenzie, author of Masquerade: Book Two of the Unchained Trilogy
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Lavinia Hargraves lives life as a masquerade. She is a celebrated actress onstage, however, her most challenging role is enacted in real life as she conceals her true identity.

Born in 1872 to Daniel Taylor, a white man and wealthy landowner in southern California, Lavinia’s mother, Lori, is a Negro and former slave.

Lavinia, who appears white, is desperate to hide her Negro ancestry, as well as pursue her dream of becoming the world’s greatest actress, a seemingly impossible endeavor because of her race.

After Lavinia elopes with the much older Vernon Hargraves, owner of New York’s premier theater company, she is provided with all she could ever want: a new life as white, stardom on the stage, and an abundant supply of money.

Soon Lavinia’s seduction by a young and handsome actor sets in motion a devastating turn of events. Dashing millionaire contractor Andrew Standish comes into Lavinia’s life at a time when she needs him most. But to what lengths will Andrew go to uncover Lavinia’s past?

Joey Pinkney: Where did you get the inspiration to write “Masquerade: Book Two of the Unchained Trilogy”?

Maria McKenzie: I’m in an interracial marriage, so the topic of mixed race love through history is of particular interest to me.

The first book of The Unchained Trilogy, is “Escape”. That novel opens in1856 and tells the love story of Lavinia’s parents, Daniel, an abolitionist, and Lori, a slave. Continue reading 5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… Maria McKenzie, author of Masquerade: Book Two of the Unchained Trilogy →