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5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… AlTonya Washington, author of Through It All

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AlTonya Washington, author of Through It All
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Xavier Garrett’s dangerous career as a homicide detective finally prompted Vanessa Garrett to end their marriage. When a murder occurs at the publishing house where Van works, Xav heads the team handling the case.

When it’s discovered that the killer is targeting the company’s executives, Xav goes to great lengths to protect his ex-wife. The situation is far too close for comfort and reminds Vanessa of everything she gave up when she left her sexy ex-husband.

Joey Pinkney: Where did you get the inspiration to write Through It All?

AlTonya Washington: I’ve always enjoyed stories featuring couples that share a history. Anyone who reads my work also knows that I enjoy a good Continue reading 5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… AlTonya Washington, author of Through It All →

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5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… Mechi Renee, author of A Piece of Me

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Mechi Renee, author of A Piece of Me
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One woman’s search and discovery of her sexual wants, desires, pleasures, needs, and of herself. A Piece of Me was created between 2005 and 2011. The book is a collection of poems written during a time when the author was discovering herself. You will see her emotions, trials, tribulations, heartbreak, hope, love, and patience as she searches for herself.

Joey Pinkney: Where did you get the inspiration to write A Piece of Me?

Mechi Renee: My inspiration came from the struggles, happiness, sadness, and host of other emotions I have been feeling during that time Continue reading 5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… Mechi Renee, author of A Piece of Me →

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JoeyPinkney.com Exclusive Sneak Peek of Fat Kills II by K. Reid

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Ok. You need to do one of two things after reading this exclusive excerpt of Fat Kills II by K. Reid:

  1. Run and get your copy of Fat Kills, so you can get caught up, or…
  2. Continue this ride by getting Fat Kills II when it becomes available

Either way, it is time to immerse yourself into one of the most perplexing world of words created. (Read my book review and also my interview for K. Reid’s Fat Kills to see what the fuss is about.)

“After the mental break down, after the emotional break up, after being broken down to nothingness… Mia Nickole Rose is back to give you more. More drama, more psychosis, more DMV and much, much more of what made Fat Kills a literary landscape like no other.” ~ Joey Pinkney

Read this excerpt of Fat Kills II by K. Reid, and get a taste of what may become one of your favorite books of 2012.

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Babe,

I’ve tried to start this conversation face to face on more than one occasion but I can’t. Whenever I look into your eyes my words catch in Continue reading JoeyPinkney.com Exclusive Sneak Peek of Fat Kills II by K. Reid →