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5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… Carolyn D. Ward, author of The Realm of the Unseen

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Carolyn D. Ward, author of The Realm of the Unseen
(Open Book Publishing)

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“The Realm of the Unseen” is written in allegorical genre to tell the story of the Bride of Christ, the Church, as she attains to the Crown of Life. In order to do so, the heroine, Christianity must become one with the Armor of God that Paul wrote about in Ephesians 6:10-18.

The story depicts the spiritual warfare that transpires behind the scenes as we pray, seek God, stand for answers to prayer, and thereby grow up into Christ in all things.

“The Realm of the Unseen” is unique in that this is the first book written that the Armor of God is animated, comes to life, in allegorical fashion, and speaks. The Shield of Faith, the Helmet of Salvation, the Breastplate of Righteousness, the belt of Truth, all have persona’s and speak according to their persona.

Joey Pinkney: Where did you get the inspiration to write “The Realm of the Unseen”?

Carolyn D. Ward: I have included how “The Realm of the Unseen” was inspired in my Preface in the book. The desire to write this book was given to me as an assignment by God when I was 12 years old. I was born premature. My parents were told to leave me in the hospital because I would not live, to which they responded that if I were going to die, I would die at home with them. Continue reading 5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… Carolyn D. Ward, author of The Realm of the Unseen →

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5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… Lakeshia Ramsey , author of A Destiny God Ordained

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Lakeshia Ramsey, author of A Destiny God Ordained
(Dream Team Publishing)

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In life, we never know what awaits us. At a very young age, I had to deal with many things most children don’t have to dream of: a mother on drugs, the need to move from place to place only, having my body violated time and time again.

I had to endure an abusive relationship and living a street life just to make ends meet. BUT GOD! I just wanted someone to make me whole, so I found Jesus. My faith in God and perseverance brought me through.

The world is not the way it used to be, but I thank GOD everyday for allowing me to endure such hardships. Those hardships made me into the woman I am today. I am blessed that God is using me to spread his gospel.

Take a look into my life, and see the struggles I had to go through.

Joey Pinkney: Where did you get the inspiration to write “A Destiny God Ordained”?

Lakeshia Ramsey: My trials and tribulations have inspired me to write “A Destiny God Ordained”. I consider my writing to be a blessing from God. I could not sit back and know that God has ordained me to do something and not obey. Continue reading 5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… Lakeshia Ramsey , author of A Destiny God Ordained →

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5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… Drica Armstrong, author of Trust No One

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Drica Armstrong, author of Trust No One
(Double Take Publications, LLC)

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Monica James just lost her husband Rodney of 6 years in a fatal car accident. She thinks her life couldn’t go on. With the help of good friends and family, she knows she can get by.

Leon, her husband’s twin brother, is trying to help. Their attraction towards each other is hard to fight off. Lynn, Monica’s best friend, is also trying to help. She has wanted Monica since college. Now that Rodney is gone, she’s making her move.

While Monica has all of this on her plate, she finds out that her husband may have committed the ULTIMATE betrayal. The people closest to him are somewhat involved.

“Trust No One” will take you along as Monica tries to juggle her husband’s secret’s and lies while trying to fight the sensual tension for those around her.

Joey Pinkney: Where did you get the inspiration to write “Trust No One”?

Drica Armstrong: I got my inspiration to write “Trust No One” from a death in the family. The circumstances surrounding the death were so odd that I wanted to write a book loosely based off my experience. Continue reading 5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… Drica Armstrong, author of Trust No One →