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5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… Jibrail Jones, author of Coming of Age

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Jabrail Jones, author of Coming of Age
(Prodigy Publishing)

Gee and Rell are making their way out of middle school, into the big game of life. Rell is being molded by his uncle and Gee is already ahead of his time, so it makes sense for the two to link up and take the streets for what they know best. And they do…

It is the summer after middle school graduation, and they start out selling weed to take the burden off their mothers from raising them. No doubt, Gee and Rell bump into a few obstacles early in the game that prepares them for what is yet to come as they ascend into the big league. That Fall, they split up and attend different high schools due to their addresses. However, the two of them go for what they know on their own, but stack their money together in a joint venture.

Gee and Rell remain best friends, but Rell has his lady in his ear trying to command his ship and stop him from selling drugs. Gee and a new comrade steadfastly expand their business, forcing two best friends to become distant.

Eventually, Gee links up with a few Puerto Ricans and take over spots across the city. He has it his way, until he stumbles across a situation that tests his loyalty to the game and to his associates.
Follow Rell and Gee as they cruise on the road to the riches. Watch them suffer and scramble to recover from the trials and tribulations of the game of life as they are Coming of Age…

Joey Pinkney: Where did you get the idea and inspiration to write Coming of Age?

Jibrail Jones: I was in jail bored, and I decided to write a few pages. I passed them Continue reading 5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… Jibrail Jones, author of Coming of Age →

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5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… Jazz The Poet, author of Petals & Pebbles

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Jazz The Poet, author of Petals & Pebbles
(self-published)

Petals & Pebbles is a string of poetic pearls, each poem possessing an opulence of its own. As petals and pebbles emanate from the beauty of the natural world, these pearls of wisdom emanate from the beauty of one woman’s soul. Universally, they adorn womanhood across any imaginable divide.

Before I dive into the profound, well-thought out questions that you have presented, allow me to express my sincere, heartfelt, overwhelming gratitude for the wonderful tribute you paid to Petals & Pebbles in your August 2, 2010 book review. It was far more than I had ever expected when I handed you my book for perusal.

The 5-star rating and accolades you provided are most appreciated, and your use of alliteration and the poetic tone is astounding. You are an awesome writer. It was assuring to receive this critique by someone with such literal tenacity. Thank you very much.

~ Jazz The Poet

Joey Pinkney: Where did you get the idea and inspiration to write Petals & Pebbles?

Jazz The Poet: Petals & Pebbles reflects the dichotomy of my life. Much of its Continue reading 5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… Jazz The Poet, author of Petals & Pebbles →

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5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… Rosemarie Wilson, author of One Single Rose

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Rosemarie Wilson, author of One Single Rose… Poetry Blossomed from a Rose Core
(Aardvark Global Publishing)

One Single Rose… Poetry Blossomed from a Rose Core is a poetry collection about being single, kissing a few frogs before you meet your prince or princess, living, learning and loving yourself. Every character contained therein was typed and written by yours truly, self-published and distributed from my heart and my hands.

After having experienced heartache in 2005, I began writing as a woman scorned with my first poem entitled “Travel and Labor.” As I wrote a few more poems in that vein, I was able to let go of the past and found strength to motivate myself so that I could perhaps motivate others. By doing so, “Can’t = Won’t”, “Love You” and “Don’t Let Anything or Anyone Steal Your Joy” were born.

The inspiration behind these poems comes from three very important lessons that I learned as a child: 1. If you say you can’t, you won’t! 2. Love comes from within and spreads to others–love you, no matter what! Big, tall, short or small, love you! 3. If you let others steal your joy, they have more control of your life than you do. Each one of us holds the keys to unlock our destiny. We are all winners! Embrace positivity and let negativity push you forward to greatness.

Joey Pinkney: Where did you get the idea and inspiration to write One Single Rose?

Rosemarie Wilson: One Single Rose evolved as a result of being single and Continue reading 5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… Rosemarie Wilson, author of One Single Rose →