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5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… Imani True and Dreama Skye, authors of Strawberries, Stilettos, and Steam

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Imani True and Dreama Skye, author of Strawberries, Stilettos, and Steam
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Strawberries, Stilettos, and Steam is collection of hot erotic stories. These stories are for the grown and sexy – a little something for the people who are willing to explore their fantasies or at last peak through the cracked door. Just understand, a quick peak may not be enough.

If you’re bold enough to step inside, you’ll watch as Leilani gives the private dance of her life. You’re cheer for Nika as she gets her candle blown out on her birthday. You’ll find out the consequences of disturbing the peace. And You’ll satisfy your craving for “Chocolate”.

This is just a taste of what’s on the other side of the door. So, go hard, dive in and get yourself wet with Dreama Skye and Imani True!

Joey Pinkney: Where did you get the idea and inspiration to write Strawberries, Stilettos, and Steam?

Dreama Skye: I was writing erotic themed poetry and Imani was writing erotic themed blogs. It was kind of like Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups…Chocolate meets Continue reading 5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… Imani True and Dreama Skye, authors of Strawberries, Stilettos, and Steam →

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5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… Mika, author of Chocolate High

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Mika, author of Chocolate High
(South Street Publications)

How do you say goodbye to the one you love? Is this even an option when you’ve invested your body, mind, and soul into your relationship?

Charisse Farrell is a successful, beautiful corporate attorney who has it all, but when the love of her life, David Richards, betrays her, she has to reevaluate her future. Tempted by the desire to love again and her need for revenge, Charisse is haunted by a demon from her past that turns her life upside down. When love knocks her down, Charisse has to get back up fighting – fighting for love.

Joey Pinkney: Where did you get the idea and inspiration to write Chocolate High?

Mika: I find inspiration in everyday life. The idea for Chocolate High came about through a conversation with friends. The question was posed can two friends stay Continue reading 5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… Mika, author of Chocolate High →

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5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… Reshonda Tate Billingsley, author of Holy Rollers

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Reshonda Tate Billingsley, author of Holy Rollers
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Lifelong friends Coco, Nita, and Audra have spent years looking for love in the arms of flashy pro athletes, hoping to land a baller but ending up with a stream of failed relationships. Now that the women are approaching thirty, they’re finding it harder than ever to compete with the pro groupies.

Determined to change the game and find some worthwhile men, Audra hatches an outrageous plan. Soon the trio is “holy rolling,” masquerading as God-fearing churchgoers at a local conference for young ministers in the hopes of snagging a prominent pastor.

But will their big gamble pay off? Men of the cloth are still just men, after all. As the three friends meet their potential life partners, they will have to decide how far they want to take their holy rollers scheme—each risking heartbreak while taking a chance on finding a reliable, responsible man to love and cherish, flaws and all.

Joey Pinkney: Where did you get the idea and inspiration to write Holy Rollers?

Reshonda Tate Billingsley: A friend actually called me and said she was somewhere and it was a bunch of women hanging out trying to catch ministers. Then, a few Continue reading 5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… Reshonda Tate Billingsley, author of Holy Rollers →