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5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… Soltreu, author of Dreams Deferred

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“Dreams Deferred” is a heart-wrenching story about the pursuit of dreams and how they come alive through endless journeys and struggles. With every obstacle, there is a lesson and a victory.

Darren Wright is a young Black man from Detroit, Michigan, with a passion to move to New York City and become a famous painter. An unexpected blessing may get him there, but delays and tragedies cause Darren to question his future.

After doing six years in prison for selling drugs, Darren is eager to face the world as an asset.  The theme for “Dreams Deferred” is the author’s vision of the Circle of Life. “We need to pull the other up in order to make it” is her belief.

Joey Pinkney: Where did you get the inspiration to write “Dreams Deferred“?

Soltreu: In 2008, I was dating a teacher/painter, Darnell Green, who challenged me to write a story based on some form of urban plight. “Dreams Continue reading 5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… Soltreu, author of Dreams Deferred →

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5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… Colleen R Williams, author of Who Feels It Knows It

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“Who Feels It Knows It” is about what I have been through with sexual abuse, domestic violence and much more. I came out a winner, a survivor – not without scars, but very much empowered.

Joey Pinkney: Where did you get the inspiration to write “Who Feels It Knows It”?

Colleen R Williams: The inspiration to write “Who Feels It Knows It” came when I heard what others were going through. I went through the same Continue reading 5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… Colleen R Williams, author of Who Feels It Knows It →

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5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… Raina Shaw, author of Ridiculous Situations

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Raina Shaw, author of Ridiculous Situations (Expanded Second Edition)
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Having observed women (of all ages and ethnicities) and the way that they handle relationships, I’ve concluded that common sense ain’t so common.

“Ridiculous Situations”, gives thought provoking famous quotes about love, relationships, common sense and “real deal” revelation and advice from an author that talks the talk and walks the walk in her own relationships.

I put women up on the games that are played in the dating world. I urge them to take off that dress of desperation, take responsibility for the decisions that they make and step away from dysfunctional people and relationships. Some of my subjects include:

  • Don’t touch that 401K.
  • The Return of the old flame: Deal or No Deal?
  • The Back Child Support Payment Trap.
  • The “Stepping Stone” Relationship/Marriage.
  • The Male Roommate
  • And so much more.

Girls! Read it, and be prepared to hold out for the best… It’s better to be single than sorry.

Joey Pinkney: Where did you get the inspiration to write “Ridiculous Situations (Expanded Second Edition)”?

Raina Shaw: I am a hairstylist, and the salon is a place where women let their hair down and keep it real. There is no conversation that is off limits. Continue reading 5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… Raina Shaw, author of Ridiculous Situations →