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5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… Christopher C. Starr, author of The Road to Hell

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Christopher C. Starr, author of The Road to Hell
(Sanford House Press)

You talk to someone about Lucifer, and you already know what they’re thinking: he’s the Devil, Satan, Prince of Darkness, whatever. Truth is he wasn’t always bad; he didn’t start out like that.

In the beginning, he was spectacular, and the Father loved him. But he made a mistake: he got jealous and ungrateful, and then he got defiant. He forced the Father’s hand and all his efforts to make it right only made matters worse. He started a rebellion and a civil war. He broke the Father’s heart.

I figured I’d let him tell it.

Joey Pinkney: Where did you get the inspiration to write The Road to Hell?

Christopher C. Starr: This is an old idea for me. I’ve always been fascinated with this story, the fall of Lucifer. The idea was captivating—how Continue reading 5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… Christopher C. Starr, author of The Road to Hell →

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5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… Phette L. Ogburn, author of It Can Happen To You

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Phette L. Ogburn, author of It Can Happen To You
(Phette L. Ogburn)

The 1st installment in the It Can Happen To You series features the three short stories: “S & M: Sexts & Messaging”,” The ID” and “Organized Karma”. The stories follow Sabra, Nya and LaTrease on their journeys as they cope with issues of loneliness, lust, sex, betrayal, deceit and love.

Joey Pinkney: Where did you get the inspiration to write It Can Happen To You?

Phette L. Ogburn: My inspiration drew from a combination of my personal experiences as well as that of others, topped with some creativity for Continue reading 5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… Phette L. Ogburn, author of It Can Happen To You →

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5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… Qwantu Amaru, author of One Blood

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Qwantu Amaru, author of One Blood
(The Pantheon Collective)

A voodoo curse torments a group of people unaware of their hidden connections. Set in and throughout Louisiana, the story takes the reader on an epic journey from the 1800’s to the early 2000’s. This is a book about family secrets, revenge, manipulation, destiny, and redemption. One Blood grips the reader and doesn’t let go even long after the last page has been read.

Joey Pinkney: Where did you get the inspiration to write One Blood?

Qwantu Amaru: I always knew I would write a book one day. After years of reading Stephen King and Anne Rice, among others, I decided to put pen to Continue reading 5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… Qwantu Amaru, author of One Blood →