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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… →

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5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… Vogue, author of The Ace of Diamonds

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Vogue, author of The Ace of Diamonds
(Crown Jewelz Publishing)

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Since his release from prison, Brookstone’s most notorious drug lord, Jay Santiago, has been hard at work rebuilding his life and empire. With two businesses under his belt and one in the making, Jay is readily known as one of New York’s elite men.

While the root of his financial status lies in the newly rebuilt Santiago Cartel, Jay is determined to expand his wealth. After reconnecting with an old comrade, he believes that he has found the one thing that could increase his fortune and allow him to leave behind the dangers of his criminal enterprise for good.

However, as Jay’s new business venture begins to come to fruition, he quickly learns that the one material object that he loves the most could lead to his biggest downfall yet.

Joey Pinkney: Where did you get the inspiration to write “The Ace of Diamonds“?

Vogue: “The Ace of Diamonds” is part three of a series. Most of the storyline is a continuation of subplots that have occurred in the previous Continue reading 5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… Vogue, author of The Ace of Diamonds →

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5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… LaSheka Hollingsworth, author of What If?

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LaSheka Hollingsworth, author of What If?
(Outskirts Press)

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The book, “What If?” is for each person that has allowed the past to define their future. We all have had that “what if” moment in our lives, but God has a plan for all of us.

The book simply explains that as children of GOD that we must admit when a mistake was made, learn from it, and move forward. God wants his children to live a blessed and meaningful life without regret and be a blessing to others.

Joey Pinkney: Where did you get the inspiration to write “What If?”?

LaSheka Hollingsworth: Honestly, the inspiration to write a Christian based book was due to all of the interesting ordeals in my life that caused Continue reading 5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… LaSheka Hollingsworth, author of What If? →