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

JoeyPinkney.com Exclusive Interview
5 Minutes, 5 Questions With…
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

JoeyPinkney.com Book Review – “Omar: A Novel” by Craig O. Thompson

JoeyPinkney.com Book Review
“Omar: A Novel”
by Craig O. Thompson
5 of 5 Stars

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“Omar: A Novel” by Craig O. Thompson is a story of intrigue, deceit, sunken treasure and history. Centered around the RMS Titanic and a book – “Rubyiat of Omar Khayyam”. The Great Omar is known worldwide as “the most magnificent book binding in the world”. This book was bound with a cover made with various leathers, rubies, pearls, ebony, silver, satinwood, gold and many other additional precious stones and metals. It was being transported from England to America on the Titanic. In the gravesite of rusted metal and forgotten souls at the bottom of the ocean lies a book now worth over $30 million. Continue reading JoeyPinkney.com Book Review – “Omar: A Novel” by Craig O. Thompson

5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… J.M. Lominy, author of The Deadly Rose, An Assassin’s Tale

JoeyPinkney.com Exclusive Interview
5 Minutes, 5 Questions With…
J.M. Lominy, author of The Deadly Rose, An Assassin’s Tale
(Five Sons Publishing)

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Pierre-André François is the most popular soccer player in Haitian history. He has a well-kept secret; he is the feared Haitian assassin, known as The Little Rose. He kills with style and finesse, like a famous painter who brushes with endless strokes of red, and signs his work with a rose.

After he assassinates a popular Haitian senator, The Little Rose finds himself the hunted by an unknown psychopathic killer. The assassin has always been confident in his deadly skills, until he faces the machete-carrying killer.

Joey Pinkney: Where did you get the inspiration to write “The Deadly Rose, An Assassin’s Tale”?

J.M. Lominy: I have always had a love for history. After visiting Haiti in 2001, I rekindled my love for the country and its rich history. It was this love of history that inspired the writing of “The Deadly Rose, An Assassin’s Tale”. Continue reading 5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… J.M. Lominy, author of The Deadly Rose, An Assassin’s Tale