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5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… Author Apryl Cox, author of Stuck On Stupid

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Apryl Cox, author of Stuck On Stupid
(A&A Publishing)

No matter how many times Dezmond breaks her heart, Jazzlynn, better known as Jazzie, can’t seem to shake him. He was her first love, and his love is all she knows. She doesn’t want to let it go, no matter how much it hurts. Tori, her best friend, is tired of her girl playing the fool. She convinces her to live life for just one night, and Jazzie does just that.

One night out and she meets Mr. Right, but she lets him get away because she can’t stop playing the fool. Truth and Tori are best friends, but Truth wants more. Although he has proven his love and loyalty on several occasions, Tori wants to remain just friends. She appreciates their strong bond just the way it is, and she doesn’t want anything to come between their friendship. She knows that Truth only wants what’s best for her, especially when it comes to her line of work. But no matter how many times he complains, she says she it’s her profession to make a living, and she’s not giving it up. Deep inside it’s her own insecurities that have her in love with one man—and she calls him money!

Truth isn’t giving up on her, though. He will stay by her side until she realizes that he’s the truth. His psycho baby momma ain’t having that. Truth belongs to her, and she’s willing to go to extreme measures to prove it.

Stuck on Stupid is based on real-life decisions and the consequences that come behind foolish choices. Get ready for a ride full of emotion, disappointments, drama, heartbreak, close calls, and a little laughter. Will these women ever allow real love in, or will they stay stuck on stupid?

Joey Pinkney: Where did you get the inspiration to write Stuck On Stupid?

Apryl Cox: First, I must say I hated to write because I had issues with spelling. When I started to reading books by Wahida Clark and a few other authors, I would call out the scene in my mind before I read the next page, and it would actually happen. Continue reading 5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… Author Apryl Cox, author of Stuck On Stupid →

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5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… Jamesina Greene, author of She Inspires

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Jamesina Greene, author of She Inspires
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In her trademark fashion of straight-forward, humorous and from-the-heart manner, Jamesina Greene gives you inspiring comments and affirmations that will ultimately lead you to a better quality of life.

She Inspires includes affirmations and inspirational quotes that the reader can utilize on a daily basis to enhance their life and uplift their spirit.  It gives insight and clarity into Jamesina Greene’s heart and soul and gives her the written opportunity to uplift and inspire the lives of others.

Joey Pinkney: Where did you get the inspiration to write She Inspires?

Jamesina Greene: I wrote She Inspires in response to the feedback that I constantly receive from individuals that I interact with both in-person and online.  From childhood, I have always felt a natural attraction to those who are hurting and suffering any type of abuse, rejection or low self-esteem.  I responded to my various life events by writing in a journal. Continue reading 5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… Jamesina Greene, author of She Inspires →

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5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… Niki Jilvontae, author of A Broken Girl’s Journey 3

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Niki Jilvontae, author of A Broken Girl’s Journey 3
(True Glory Publications)

Tragedy, pain, turmoil, and despair seem to be the theme for Lakea Johnson as she experiences more abuse and loss in her already broken life. Lakea struggles with old demons while trying to be a great mother and aunt, but new demons find her – ripping her heart out and dimming her light.

After an abusive relationship and losing her brothers, Lakea feels that all hope is gone. Then God brings her another love – Daniel. Daniel offers Lakea a love even stronger than Jeremy’s and helps her to see that God has given her another chance at a wonderful life. Things are really good for a while, so good that Lakea lets her guard down and begins to live and love again.

Death makes a house call – snatching the closest person to her, and leaving her a shell of her former self. Lakea is wrapped up in the only thing she has even known: PAIN!

Can Lakea ever truly be happy? If she does, can she maintain that happiness, or will hate, pain, and violence find its way back into her life somehow?

Joey Pinkney: Where did you get the inspiration to write A Broken Girl’s Journey 3?

Niki Jilvontae: My late aunt, Devon Russell-Wirt, inspired me to write at a very young age. I grew up watching her and my mother reading and writing poetry, so naturally I developed the same interests. My aunt taught me to channel my emotions through words. By the age of eight, I had began writing poems and short stories. Continue reading 5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… Niki Jilvontae, author of A Broken Girl’s Journey 3 →