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5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… Chiezda Washington, author of Direct Sales for the Single Mom

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Chiezda Washington, author of Direct Sales for the Single Mom
(Self-Published)

Direct Sales for the Single Mom is a fictional and inspirational journey of how a single mom of two achieved success through direct sales and how it changed the course of her life.

This inspiring story will encourage you to reach your fullest possible potential. There are principles shared in this story that are applicable to both life and business. It provides a wealth of startup resources in addition to some interactive worksheets to help guide the reader to his or her purpose.

Joey Pinkney: Where did you get the inspiration to write Direct Sales for the Single Mom?

Chiezda Washington: I’ve both directly and indirectly helped over 700+ people start their own home based businesses. As a single mom, I know Continue reading 5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… Chiezda Washington, author of Direct Sales for the Single Mom →

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5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… Makasha Dorsey, author of My Best Friend’s Brother

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Makasha Dorsey, author of My Best Friend’s Brother
(Dorsey Publications)

My Best Friend’s Brother (MyBFB) is about the dynamics of friendship when lifestyle choices don’t agree. Mikayla, a devout Christian who believes homosexuality is a sin, becomes best friends with Stacy Ann, a lesbian. She ends up leaving her church to join another during the process. The relationship changes when Mikayla starts dating Samuel, Stacy Ann’s twin brother.

Joey Pinkney: Where did you get the inspiration to write My Best Friend’s Brother?

Makasha Dorsey: The inspiration to write MyBFB came from several places. I believe that there are various sins but also believe that you should Continue reading 5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… Makasha Dorsey, author of My Best Friend’s Brother →

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5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… Derek Jordan, author of A Small World

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Derek Jordan, author of A Small World
(Brass City Publishing)

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In Waterbury, Connecticut, twenty-seven-year-old Claude Porter is released after serving a ten-year prison sentence. He steps back into society with the intention of living a legal life. Jerome “Rocks” Watt’s attempts to lure him back into his former criminal lifestyle.

After becoming gainfully employed, Claude gets fired for falsifying his information on the job application. Growing tired of penning applications in a gridlocked system not designed for ex-convicts, he embarks on a mission, alongside Rocks, to capture the American Dream by any means necessary.

Joey Pinkney: Where did you get the inspiration to write A Small World?

Derek Jordan: I got the inspiration to write A Small World from writing poetry, reading books of many genres and trying my own hand at it. Continue reading 5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… Derek Jordan, author of A Small World →