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JoeyPinkney.com Book Review – “Snowbunny” by Steven Morgan

JoeyPinkney.com Book Review
“Snowbunny”
by Steven Morgan
2 of 5 Stars

“Snowbunny” by Steven Morgan had me scratching my head from beginning to end – and not in a good way. Snow, the main character, is a white girl trapped in Urban Fiction Hell. Every stereotypical character made their appearance in “Snowbunny,” from the drunken, abusive stepfather to the smack-talking whore to the uber-rich drug dealer to the neck-rolling gold digger. They and more were all present without adding substantial depth to the story.

Morgan “Snow” Chambers is a white teenager, born and raised in Springfield, IL, who generally hates Black men while being sexually attracted to them. Her father was killed by a drunk driver, who was a Black man. Her mother got caught up with an abusive Black man who raped Snow, killed Snow’s mother and then killed himself in front of Snow after she regained consciousness. Parentless, Snow hops on a bus to Miami and starts a new, adventure-filled life – at the tender age of 16.

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5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… LaeZriah Justice, author of Dilemmas Pt. 1

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5 Minutes, 5 Questions With…
LaeZriah Justice, author of Dilemmas Pt. 1
(Createspace)

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“Dilemmas” is a story about a man name Maurice. Maurice works for an organization and was sent on a mission to retrieve some stolen information. The information is in the hands of a rival organization’s ex-employee.

While building his character for this mission, he meets and marries Bevelyn, and they have children together. His children puts him in an awkward position. Although he knows his life is factious, he is a devoted father. His wife is nothing more than a money-hungry woman with the desire to meet any man she feel is worthy of her and take his money.

Maurice, on the other hand, thinks he is the only one keeping secrets with his multiple woman, but everyone in his life have a secret. Everyone is betraying everyone in order to either protect or retrieve the stolen information. Things get ugly and heated when one of his rival organization members dies. Secrets start to unravel, and NO one is who they say they are.

Joey Pinkney: Where did you get the inspiration to write “Dilemmas Pt. 1”?

LaeZriah Justice: My inspiration comes from within. I have always had an active, descriptive imagination. Because of my imagination, my family and friends would try to coach me into writing a book. Continue reading 5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… LaeZriah Justice, author of Dilemmas Pt. 1 →

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5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… Pinky Dior, author of The Hustler’s Daughter

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Pinky Dior, author of The Hustler’s Daughter
(DC Bookdiva Publications)

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Mercedes Carter is the daughter of a well-known drug dealer Don Carter. Mercedes was born with a silver spoon in her mouth, already accustom to the lavish life: expensive house, nice clothes, and last, but not least, she had the perfect family.

Mercedes thinks her life is perfect being a hustler’s daughter. Unbeknownst to her, her parents’ past has come back to haunt them. Mercedes life is affected by their secret past, causing a whole lot of drama, murder and consequences -they all have to pay.

Joey Pinkney: Where did you get the inspiration to write “The Hustler’s Daughter”?

Pinky Dior: I had the title “The Hustler’s Daughter” in my head for years. I considered myself a hustler’s daughter. My brother and I were talking about what I can write that would be dope but different. I took it from there. Continue reading 5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… Pinky Dior, author of The Hustler’s Daughter →