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5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… Precious Love, author of Jailed by Blood: Inmate 798175

March 22, 2009 Joey Pinkney

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Precious Love aka Quiet Storm, author of Jailed By Blood: Inmate 798175
(AuthorHouse)

Obtaining the establishment of being an author, Precious Love (a.k.a. Quiet Storm) has ventured out into the world of writing autobiographies about herself as well as others. These autobiographies can range from battered men/women, prison stories, relationships and the list goes on.

A Mid-Eastern native now settled along the sandy shores of Florida, Precious Love has gained inspiration from a variety of resources. As writing is her passion, she has vowed to continue to “tell the story” rather it be her own or for someone else.

Joey Pinkney: Where did you get the idea and inspiration to write Jailed By Blood: Inmate 798175?

Precious Love: I actually obtained the idea and inspiration to write this book when I was sitting behind bars. This book is about me.

JP: What sets Jailed By Blood: Inmate 798175 apart from other novels in its genre?

PL: The reader will get a chance to experience what I have endured in being in a disruptive family. They really get to see what led to my incarceration. They will also be able to take the journey with me and read about other female inmates and partake in their life experiences as well.

JP: As an author, what are the keys to your success that lead to Jailed By Blood: Inmate 798175 getting out to the public?

PL: Putting God first, being able to tell the truth of what really happened that led to my incarceration and keeping the faith.

JP: As an author, what is your writing process? How long did it take for you to start and finish Jailed By Blood: Inmate 798175?

PL: Research and keeping it real is my process. It took me approximately 1 year to complete this book.

JP: What’s next for Precious Love?

PL: Continue success as a published author and establish my company, Georgia Editing Service, LLC not only as an editorial service but also venture into the publishing world.

http://www.georgiaeditingservice.com
http://www.myspace.com/preciouslove

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5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… Michelle Larks, Author of The Legacies

January 30, 2009 Joey Pinkney

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Michelle Larks, author of The Legacies
(Urban Books/Kensington)

The Legacies is a tale of two young people from very diverse backgrounds who meet and fall in love while attending college. Noah Stephens is a minister’s son, and Morgan is the daughter of a drug distributor. The two encounter many bumps in the road as deathbed promises, secrets, and betrayalÂ tear at the very foundation of their relationship. God has love for all ofÂ his children regardless of our stations in life. He sends angelsÂ to Noah and Morgan that help direct them to the path to righteousness.

Joey Pinkney: Where did you get the idea and inspiration to write The Legacies?

Michelle Larks: Actually, the idea to write The Legacies just popped into my head. I wanted to write a novel that would appeal to a younger audience. My novel Keeping Misery Company was aimed at an older market, thusÂ The Legacies was born.

JP: What sets The Legacies apart from other novels in Christian Fiction?

ML: The Legacies is different from other Christian fiction novels because it delves intoÂ controversial subject matter: a relationship between a minister’s and drug dealer’s children. Can they co-exist and fall in love? Can the relationshipÂ remain strong despite a lot of adversity?

JP: The Legacies is similar to Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet. What has been your reader’s response to you mixing a family steeped in drugs with a family steeped in religion?

ML: My reader’s response has been good for the most part. One of the points I was trying to make in the book is that we are all God’s children regardless to how we began life.Â I also wanted to exemplify how life doesn’t also goes as our parents plan.

JP: As an author, what is your writing process? How long did it take for you to start and finish The Legacies?

ML: My writing process is just let the thoughtsÂ flow, literally. I am an early bird, so I tend to write early in the morning on my trusty laptop computer.Â I will start with an idea, andÂ ways to enhance the storyline just pop into my head. It took me three months to write The Legacies.

JP: What’s next for Michelle Larks?

ML: As you can tell from The Legacies, I don’t shy from controversial topics. My next book, Til Debt Do Us Part, is the story of the lead soprano of a church who battles a gambling addiction and how that hobbyÂ nearly ruins her life.

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5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… Tremayne Johnson, author of A Drug Dealer’s Dream

December 12, 2008 Joey Pinkney 1 Comment

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Tremayne “GS” Johnson, author of A Drug Dealer’s Dream
(Strip Kidz Entertainment)

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Take a walk with one of the most relentless drug kingpins to ever promenade the streets of New York: Ahmed Yung. His father was an old-school gangster, and his mother passed away after giving birth. That left Ahmed to fend for himself. Witnessing his father’s death at the early age of 12, Ahmed made a commitment to become one of the most respected hustlers on earth.

Upon his release from six years of incarceration, Ahmed, 23, is forced to deal with the pressure. His comrades have the game on smash, and they’re just waiting for his return to the streets. Christal and Malique, his girlfriend and son, depend on him to adjust his lifestyle. The choices he contemplates ultimately determine his destiny.

This is the story of almost every hustler who decides to play the game. Mistakes are made, hearts are broken and lives are lost. But one thing is for sure: decisions will have to be made. Strap up for a ride down a path of pain and glory. This is A Drug Dealer’s Dream.

Joey Pinkney: Where did you get the idea and inspiration to write A Drug Dealer’s Dream?

Tremayne “GS” Johnson: The idea and inspiration for the book came about from life experiences, seeing and being involved in the game first hand. The trials and tribulations of making those decisions I made at a young age had me speeding down a long road to nowhere. Writing has always been a part of my life, whether it was music or just writing down exactly what I felt at that particular moment. I was incarcerated for a couple of years. I figured if I didn’t make use of my time, I’d more than likely be right back in the same position. That’s when I put the pen to the paper and birthed A Drug Dealer’s Dream.

JP: What sets A Drug Dealer’s Dream apart from other novels detailing the pitfalls of drug hustling?

GS: It doesn’t matter if you aspire to be the president, a pro athlete, doctor or hustler, we all, at some point, dream about becoming something. We try to set goals and focus on obtaining them. My book is not only a street tale; it’s a JEWEL to the children of the future letting them know the choices we make dictate our destiny. It sets itself apart from every other novel because the story is told through the characters. It feels as if you’re watching a movie or right in the midst of what takes place.

Question 3: As an author, what are the keys to your success that lead to A Drug Dealer’s Dream getting out to the public?

GS: I apply my hustle tactics and my drive to push this project to where it needs to be. I’m determined to make a mark in the literary world. I feel like anything I put my mind to gets done. I’m dedicated to my work, and I strive for nothing less than greatness. A Drug Dealer’s Dream will solidify my spot in this game.

Question 4: As an author, what is your writing process? How long did it take for you to start and finish A Drug Dealer’s Dream?

GS: My process is rather odd because I usually come up with an idea, form a plot, map out the main characters and from there, I begin writing. The story forms itself as I go along. Most of the time, I don’t even know what the exact outcome is going to be. I have an idea of what I want it to be, but things always change as the procedure goes forward. I do this so I don’t become bored while writing. It took me about a year and a half to complete A Drug Dealer’s Dream.

Question 5: What’s next for Tremayne Johnson?

GS: Right now, I’m just on my grind pushing A Drug Dealer’s Dream. It’s set to drop in December â€˜08. Since I’m self-publishing, I have to really get out there and make the public notice my work. I’m trying to be everywhere with this. I’m promoting this book as if it were the newest hip-hop album by the best rapper in the game, you know?

Other than that, I’m getting the sequel correct, finishing that up, and working on a few other projects. The world needs to get ready for the new face of urban lit.

Joey, thanks for the luv. I appreciate it. Peace!

Tremayne â€˜GS’ Johnson

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