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5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… Angela Kay Austin, author of Rumer

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Angela Kay Austin, author of Rumer
(Vanilla Heart Publishing)

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Rumer Wilson married the love of her life ten years ago, has two beautiful children, and has what she believes is a wonderful life to prove it. But, does anybody ever control love? Her world spirals into an unfamiliar place of uncertainty for everything she holds dear, when her husband falls in love with a woman hiding secrets.

Sebastian Ortiz has loved many women. Rumer is a means to an end. He doesn’t want to hurt her, but he needs her – for revenge on the man who hurt his sister – the sister he’s protected from harm his whole life.

Neither Rumer or Sebastian could imagine what comes next…

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

Angela Kay Austin: “Rumer” is a little different from my others because I’ve never written anything with a mother as my heroine. I interviewed my friends, watched some of my favorite movies, and read blogs and magazine articles as part of my research. I wanted the things this mother of two tackled to be dealt with as a mother would. Continue reading 5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… Angela Kay Austin, author of Rumer →

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5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… Nisha Lanae, author of Pounding The Pavement

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Nisha Lanae Pounding The Pavement, author of Pounding The Pavement

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“Pounding The Pavement” is a story of redemption. The story follows a young woman, Kandi, on her quest to overcome the hurt that has plagued her heart after being forced into prostitution at a very young and tender age. The story is being told by Kandi as a grown woman, years after the events have transpired of the horrible childhood she experienced.

Joey Pinkney: Where did you get the inspiration to write “Pounding The Pavement”?

Nisha Lanae: My inspiration for “Pounding The Pavement” came from everyday life and what I saw growing up in California. I was also inspired by a few close friends who have experienced life on the streets as a prostitute.  Continue reading 5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… Nisha Lanae, author of Pounding The Pavement →

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5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… La Toya Hankins, author of K-Rho: The Sweet Taste of Sisterhood

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La Toya Hankins, author of K-Rho: The Sweet Taste of Sisterhood
(Resolute Publishing)

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“K-Rho: The Sweet Taste of Sisterhood” chronicles the strength of sorority life for three Copper Road University sophomores. Track star Kiara Michaels didn’t expect to find two lifelong friends at her sorority membership interview. But life had other plans, leading her to meet Donna—a Bible quoting straight talker—and Gloria—a loquacious high achiever.

In the semesters following membership induction, Kiara confesses a festering secret, Donna steers a bumpy course with her unfaithful boyfriend, and Gloria can’t find a love match. When a lustful encounter and brutal assault turn Kiara’s collegiate experience upside down, the two friends are her saving grace.

Fast-forward ten years later and Kiara can’t balance life’s increasing responsibilities, Donna has departed a broken marriage, and Gloria can’t reconcile feelings of attraction for a close friend.

The book’s message is about the power of sorority sisterhood helping to deal with life’s situations, good and bad.

Joey Pinkney: Where did you get the inspiration to write “K-Rho: The Sweet Taste of Sisterhood”?

La Toya Hankins: I was inspired to write “K-Rho: The Sweet Taste of Sisterhood” because I didn’t see a piece of fiction that addressed the strength of sisterhood among African American sorority members. I believe sorority memberships have helped thousands of women overcome life’s difficulties and sparked life-long friendships. Continue reading 5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… La Toya Hankins, author of K-Rho: The Sweet Taste of Sisterhood →