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5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… Barbara Grovner, author We Belong Together (reloaded)

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Barbara Grovner, author of We Belong Together
(InnerVision Books)

It’s hard to imagine the death of a close family member. Especially when it is someone you admire and look up to, and most especially when it is your very own sister. It’s also hard to imagine why anyone would want your sweet and loving sister dead. Who could possibly want to hurt her, let alone kill her?

Kara’s death caused deep heartache among those who loved her. It became apparent that her killer was someone who knew her, and knew her very well. An extensive and painstaking investigation rattles and shakes the lives of those who loved Kara, until the truth comes tumbling out.

Joey Pinkney: This is a “second life” for We Belong Together. What has changed about the book since you’ve decided to re-release it? What has changed about your approach to being published since the second coming of We Belong Together?

Barbara Grovner: Yes, this is the second go ’round with We Belong Together. This time I have developed the characters much more and truly brought them to life. Detective Barnes became a man everyone can understand and identify with. The characters are much more believable with relationships that continue in the book that will follow We Belong Together.

JP: What sets We Belong Together apart from other novels in its genre?

BG: We Belong Together is a murder mystery in every sense. What sets it apart from Continue reading 5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… Barbara Grovner, author We Belong Together (reloaded) →

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5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… Brittani Williams, author of Black Diamond 2: Nicety

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Brittani Williams, author of Black Diamond 2: Nicety
(Urban Books)

A sexy, suspenseful true to life novel full of secrets and consequences, Black Diamond 2: Nicety the highly anticipated sequel to Black Diamond, showcases the savvy writing talents of Urban Books’ best selling author Brittani Williams.

This novel is raw material with a gritty and gripping story line that flows seamlessly from the beginning to the unexpected ending. If effortlessly picks up where Black Diamond left off.

Joey Pinkney: Where did you get the idea and inspiration to write Black Diamond 2?

Brittani Williams: From gossip! From things that I’ve experienced, I realized how much secrets can ruin your life if you let it. I also realized that some secrets are meant to be just that. If they get into the wrong hands they’ll wreak havoc!

JP: You are a Philly Girl through and through. What has your experience in being born, raised and matured in Philadelphia done for you writing Black Diamond 2?

BW: It helped me keep true to the Philly style, language and culture. When you read Continue reading 5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… Brittani Williams, author of Black Diamond 2: Nicety →

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5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… Angelia Vernon Menchan, author of Re-Rambled: Food and Thought

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Angelia Vernon Menchan, author of Re-Rambled: Food and Thought
(acVernon Menchan Publishing)

Here I go again, writing down thoughts that ramble through my mind. I must once again confess that this was something I was asked to do, and when asked I try to comply. Within these pages are my views and my views only, on many things: the things that saved me, helped me and brought me through.

I am also adding in recipes of food that sustains me and my family and again because I was asked to do so. So please, take whatever you get from this, and toss the rest over your shoulder. Remember, be the peace you seek.

Joey Pinkney: Where did you get the idea and inspiration to write Re-Rambled: Food and Thought?

Angelia Vernon Menchan: The inspiration came from the readers of my blog RAMBLINGS. A few years ago when I started writing, many would stop by my blog and say that I should do my blog in book form because in many ways I ministered to them. So in Feb. 2009, I wrote Ramblings: Volume I, and the response was amazing. Immediately, many asked me to do a followup, thus Re-Rambled.

JP: What sets Re-Rambled: Food and Thought apart from other books?

AVM: Re-Rambled is different because it was born of my desire to mentor through Continue reading 5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… Angelia Vernon Menchan, author of Re-Rambled: Food and Thought →