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5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… Marcus Damone Henry, author of Nicki: A Hip Hop Love Story

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Marcus Damone Henry, author of Nicki: A Hip Hop Love Story
(Urban Life Entertainment)

Nicki is a feel good story about a young girl coming of age as she enters a whole new world when leaves Houston to go to college in Atlanta. Even as a freshman on campus, Nicki stands out because of her beauty and the “it” girls who have close ties with rap world elite want her as a part of their crew.

With the new friends comes new experiences that takes Nicki’s life on a roller coaster ride she never would have imagined. Faced with peer pressure and wanting to be accepted, the question arises: will she be able to stay on the right track? Or will the alluring world of hip hop and college life take Nicki down the wrong road?

Joey Pinkney: Where did you get the inspiration to write Nicki: A Hip Hop Love Story?

Marcus Damone Henry: My inspiration to write Nicki came from my love and desire to create exciting stories. Nicki is one of my favorite characters Continue reading 5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… Marcus Damone Henry, author of Nicki: A Hip Hop Love Story

5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… Dara Nichole, author of The Urban Girls Guide to Etiquette

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Dara Nichole, author of The Urban Girls Guide to Etiquette
(Beautiful Works Publishing )

My book is a twist on the old-fashioned etiquette books. In this book, I tap into the knowledge of experts in the areas of fashion, make-up, hair, and finances and bring the latest info to girls. I’m targeting the ages of 12-19, but anyone can read it!

Joey Pinkney: Where did you get the inspiration to write The Urban Girls Guide to Etiquette?

Dara Nichole: I work around high school girls all the time. I see so much stuff that I’m sure they aren’t aware they are doing that is wrong. It’s even Continue reading 5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… Dara Nichole, author of The Urban Girls Guide to Etiquette

5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… Shaheta S. Pickett, author of Rush -“What’s Life Without One?”

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Shaheta S. Pickett, author of Rush -“What’s Life Without One?”
(La Femme Fatale)

Rush – What s Life Without One? Road bumps will definitely slow you down, but nothing is guaranteed. Life has no warranty neither does Passion’s heart. A detour in her plans, promises that are not kept, and a hand-knitted street game that was unexpected Passion leads her down a road to self-destruction.

Joey Pinkney: Where did you get the inspiration to write Rush -“What’s Life Without One?”?

Shaheta S. Pickett: Initially, I named the book Adrenaline Rush, but seeing the story from a different set of eyes gave me the inspiration to leave it Continue reading 5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… Shaheta S. Pickett, author of Rush -“What’s Life Without One?”