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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 →

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5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… S. J. Tanner, author of Selda’s Quest

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S. J. Tanner, author of Selda’s Quest
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Bored with life as a royal princess, lady knight Selda embarks upon a quest to become a hero. However, questing isn’t quite as straightforward as bards and legends would have her believe.

Legends and ballads don’t mention much about the perils of wearing armour in the rain, the worrying incompetence of wizards or how to deal with handsome but smart-mouthed sidekicks.

Offered a quest by a mysterious sorceress, Selda finds herself battling cowardly dragons, zombie warriors, giant spiders and Puppets of the Dark Lord, all in the name of becoming a true hero.

Joey Pinkney: Where did you get the inspiration to write Selda’s Quest?

S. J. Tanner: I was set a task in one of my college classes to write an alternative fairy tale and wrote the opening of a short story about a princess Continue reading 5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… S. J. Tanner, author of Selda’s Quest →