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

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5 Minutes, 5 Questions With…
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 →

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5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… Sh’Moore, author of A Lover’s Redemption: The Beginning

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Sh’Moore, author of A Lover’s Redemption: The Beginning
(Sh’Moore Books)

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Does God forgive sinners who enjoy their sins? Is there forgiveness for the adulteress that indulges in the coveting of her lover? Can a marriage survive after infidelity?

Shamia Kennedy is in love with her husband as much as she is with herself. She knows that he loves her, but she misses the attention he once offered. In her means to occupy her time, she becomes intrigued by a conversation she has in an internet chat room. One that eventually leads to secluded hotel bedrooms!

As the lives of these individuals become more intertwined, how will the families survive the birth of the green eyed child? Those eyes are the elephant in the room.

“A Lover’s Redemption” forces one to ask, is the search for ultimate happiness such a selfish journey that one must compromise morality to obtain it? Could sex ever be so good that Hell is the price you’re willing to pay?

Joey Pinkney: Where did you get the inspiration to write “A Lover’s Redemption: The Beginning”?

Sh’Moore: Life. Some of the story is fiction, and some is reality. As part of my self therapy, I wrote. Although the story is fictional and many parts have been flipped and changed, “A Lover’s Redemption” is one of those pieces that was born of real life experiences.

JP: What sets “A Lover’s Redemption: The Beginning” apart from other books in the same genre?

Sh’Moore: The layers of relationships that are represented. While you see into the lives of the Kennedy family, there are TONS of other relationships present – each relevant to the varied lives we all live. The layers of realistic relationships would be the “it” that sets “A Lover’s Redemption” apart.

JP: As an author, what are the keys to your success that led to “A Lover’s Redemption: The Beginning” getting out to the public?

Sh’Moore: As an author, I am forever learning and never afraid to try a new avenue of exposure for my work. Networking and simply asking for feasible help has proven to me that the public isn’t too very difficult to appeal to.

JP: As an author, what is your writing process? How long did it take you to start and finish “A Lover’s Redemption: The Beginning”?

Sh’Moore: My writing process is simple. I find my quiet space away from all distractions, and I pray. Then the magic happens.

“A Lover’s Redemption” took a long time to publish. Once I got my healing from the writing, I let it alone and walked away. It was finally in answering my mother’s request that I finished the last five or so chapters and started the publishing process. Total time took about 7 years.

JP: What’s next for Sh’Moore?

Sh’Moore: “A Lover’s Redemption” is the first book of the trilogy. So, I have 2 more installments for this family. I also publish under Passion Ink Press, and I have my first anthology due out by the beginning of summer with some WONDERFUL talent!

Keep a look out for “Fire and Desire: A Collection of Urban Romance”.

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