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5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… Drica Armstrong, author of Trust No One

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Drica Armstrong, author of Trust No One
(Double Take Publications, LLC)

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Monica James just lost her husband Rodney of 6 years in a fatal car accident. She thinks her life couldn’t go on. With the help of good friends and family, she knows she can get by.

Leon, her husband’s twin brother, is trying to help. Their attraction towards each other is hard to fight off. Lynn, Monica’s best friend, is also trying to help. She has wanted Monica since college. Now that Rodney is gone, she’s making her move.

While Monica has all of this on her plate, she finds out that her husband may have committed the ULTIMATE betrayal. The people closest to him are somewhat involved.

“Trust No One” will take you along as Monica tries to juggle her husband’s secret’s and lies while trying to fight the sensual tension for those around her.

Joey Pinkney: Where did you get the inspiration to write “Trust No One”?

Drica Armstrong: I got my inspiration to write “Trust No One” from a death in the family. The circumstances surrounding the death were so odd that I wanted to write a book loosely based off my experience. Continue reading 5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… Drica Armstrong, author of Trust No One →

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5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… Sh’Moore, author of A Lover’s Redemption: The Beginning

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Sh’Moore, author of A Lover’s Redemption: The Beginning
(Sh’Moore Books)

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Does God forgive sinners who enjoy their sins? Is there forgiveness for the adulteress that indulges in the coveting of her lover? Can a marriage survive after infidelity?

Shamia Kennedy is in love with her husband as much as she is with herself. She knows that he loves her, but she misses the attention he once offered. In her means to occupy her time, she becomes intrigued by a conversation she has in an internet chat room. One that eventually leads to secluded hotel bedrooms!

As the lives of these individuals become more intertwined, how will the families survive the birth of the green eyed child? Those eyes are the elephant in the room.

“A Lover’s Redemption” forces one to ask, is the search for ultimate happiness such a selfish journey that one must compromise morality to obtain it? Could sex ever be so good that Hell is the price you’re willing to pay?

Joey Pinkney: Where did you get the inspiration to write “A Lover’s Redemption: The Beginning”?

Sh’Moore: Life. Some of the story is fiction, and some is reality. As part of my self therapy, I wrote. Although the story is fictional and many parts have been flipped and changed, “A Lover’s Redemption” is one of those pieces that was born of real life experiences.

JP: What sets “A Lover’s Redemption: The Beginning” apart from other books in the same genre?

Sh’Moore: The layers of relationships that are represented. While you see into the lives of the Kennedy family, there are TONS of other relationships present – each relevant to the varied lives we all live. The layers of realistic relationships would be the “it” that sets “A Lover’s Redemption” apart.

JP: As an author, what are the keys to your success that led to “A Lover’s Redemption: The Beginning” getting out to the public?

Sh’Moore: As an author, I am forever learning and never afraid to try a new avenue of exposure for my work. Networking and simply asking for feasible help has proven to me that the public isn’t too very difficult to appeal to.

JP: As an author, what is your writing process? How long did it take you to start and finish “A Lover’s Redemption: The Beginning”?

Sh’Moore: My writing process is simple. I find my quiet space away from all distractions, and I pray. Then the magic happens.

“A Lover’s Redemption” took a long time to publish. Once I got my healing from the writing, I let it alone and walked away. It was finally in answering my mother’s request that I finished the last five or so chapters and started the publishing process. Total time took about 7 years.

JP: What’s next for Sh’Moore?

Sh’Moore: “A Lover’s Redemption” is the first book of the trilogy. So, I have 2 more installments for this family. I also publish under Passion Ink Press, and I have my first anthology due out by the beginning of summer with some WONDERFUL talent!

Keep a look out for “Fire and Desire: A Collection of Urban Romance”.

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5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… Angelia Vernon Menchan, author of Aiola, Leader Blamazons…

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Angelia Vernon Menchan, author of Aiola, Leader Blamazons…
(Honorable MENCHAN Media)

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Aiola stood six feet, three inches in her bare feet. Her measurements were 40-26-40. Her body was literally sculpted. That was to be expected of the new resident leader of The Blamazons, a species of black women who were tall, well-developed and totally ran their own island, Blamazonia. They hired men to work, provide them with sperm for babies and pleasure. Beyond that, they had no use for them. The sisterhood provided all else that was required.

Aiola was the only daughter of Aahna who had reigned from age 25 to 50. Now at 25, it was Aiola’s turn. Aahna was a bit concerned because her daughter was hot-headed and volatile. She was also not interested in having children.

When male children were born, they were raised and then sent to other islands. The girls had the option to stay or leave. The boys were all tattooed with the names of their mothers to avoid cross-breeding.

Aiola didn’t like that component of giving away children, so she vowed to never have them. There were many shake-ups planned.

Joey Pinkney: Where did you get the inspiration to write “Aiola, Leader Blamazons…“?

Angelia Vernon Menchan: My inspiration is from imagination, conversations and life experiences… Continue reading 5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… Angelia Vernon Menchan, author of Aiola, Leader Blamazons… →