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5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… Brittani Williams, author of Black Diamond 3: Lucky Chance

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Brittani Williams, author of Black Diamond 3: Lucky Chance
(Urban Books / Kensington)

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“Black Diamond 3: Lucky Chance” is the third installment of this drama filled saga. In Part 3, two years have passed. Diamond and Black have been living comfortably in their high-rise condo with their daughter, Dior. They’ve left the drug business behind them and have enough money to continue their lavish lifestyle without going back to the streets to re-up.

With the loss of his sister Mica, Johnny can feel nothing but rage for the woman he once loved. Now he plans to strip her of everything that she loves. From behind bars on his death bed, he sets a plan in motion that will tear apart Diamond’s world and force her to return to the life that she left behind.

Fighting to survive, Diamond almost gives up – until a mystery man enters her life. She believes he will save the day. But is he genuine? Or just another person out to teach Diamond a lesson?

Joey Pinkney: Where did you get the inspiration to write “Black Diamond 3: Lucky Chance”?

Brittani Williams: The inspiration for “Black Diamond 3” came directly from part two. When I first wrote “Black Diamond 1”, I only had intentions on Continue reading 5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… Brittani Williams, author of Black Diamond 3: Lucky Chance →

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JoeyPinkney.com Interview with Donovin Freeman

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(This interview was conducted with Donovin Freeman on September 30, 2012, prior to the release of “And Still…”)

Joey Pinkney: Hello, Donovin Freeman. Thank you for joining me and granting me this interview.

Donovin Freeman: No problem. I’m glad to be here.

Joey Pinkney: You are a man of many hats in the entertainment industry. Could you give a brief run down of your various projects and achievments?

Donovin Freeman: My first novel is entitled “Home”. It is based on a true story about my mother, her brother and her two sisters. After I did that, I started writing screenplays and finally directed and produced the movie “Stuck on Broke” which starred southern rapper OJ Da Juiceman and Nicki Minaj, but Nicki left. I followed that up with the release of my latest novel “Running in Place” which has been getting good buzz so far.

Joey Pinkney: The book industry has changed tremendously since the initial publication of “Home” in 2001. How has the change of the times caused you to revamp your approach to promoting and marketing your works?

Donovin Freeman: Of course, I use all the social media platforms twitter, facebook, etc. I also use traditional things like local newspaper and TV ads. I’m also planning on doing some stuff with bookclubs. I love that the internet has given everyone a level playing field. Continue reading JoeyPinkney.com Interview with Donovin Freeman →

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5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… Yales Smith, author of Goal Driven Women

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JoeyPinkney.com Exclusive Interview
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Yales Smith, author of Goal Driven Women
(GD-Women Publishing)

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“Goal Driven Women” was written to inspire all women who need inspiration, motivation and really what to transform their lives. It was released on November 9, 2012. It is an honor for the author to write a book about women who have played a very pivotal part in all of his successful accomplishments. By writing this book, Yales would like to say thank you to all of the wonderful women in the world. Without these Goal Driven Women in the world, the world would be in turmoil.

It was Yales pleasure to tell a story about women from a man’s perspective that will be inspirational and motivational to all women and men. “Goal Driven Women” is a book primarily written for women. However, men will gain a great deal of knowledge by reading this book. Sometimes in life, there are things that need to be said. Often times, they have to be written in a book. This happens to be one of those occasions where a book was written to tell a story about Goal Driven Women.

“Goal Driven Women” will inspire women and allow them a chance to win $1,000.00 if they are the first one to crack the code in “Goal Driven Women”. A portion of all proceeds will go to support Breast Cancer awareness.

Joey Pinkney: Where did you get the inspiration to write “Goal Driven Women”?

Yales Smith: I was inspired by all the wonderful women in my family, friends, and coworkers. Continue reading 5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… Yales Smith, author of Goal Driven Women →