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5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… Yanatha Desouvre, author of “To Whom Much is Given: A Grayson Goodman Novel”

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Yanatha Desouvre, author of To Whom Much is Given: A Grayson Goodman Novel
(R.D.J.A Publishing)

Among action packed cliff hangers, To Whom Much is Given, captures the complexity of the human spirit in this fictional, yet realistic and culturally relevant mystery brimming in believable and intentionally broken characters, leaving you wondering what is next for this witty and courageous crew.

Childhood friends Grayson and Amara, along with Dominique, Amara’s closest friend, join together on a dangerous pursuit to rescue Amara’s nephew Jason. Little do they know where this quest will take them and how dangerous are the forces behind this kidnapping. The darkness of the past haunts these brave friends as they embark on this journey. Will they be able to save Jason in time?

Joey Pinkney: Where did you get the inspiration to write To Whom Much is Given: A Grayson Goodman Novel?

Yanatha Desouvre: That’s a great question. There are two things that inspired me to write my debut novel, To Whom Much is Given. First, after completing my most recent creative book Savor the Moments: Inspired by True Stories, my biggest supporters challenged me to write a novel based off the character Grayson Goodman. I was scared, nervous, and excited all at the same time but I did it. Second, I was inspired by a tragic event in my family. Continue reading 5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… Yanatha Desouvre, author of “To Whom Much is Given: A Grayson Goodman Novel” →

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5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… William Hayashi, author of The Darkside Trilogy

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William Hayashi, author of The Darkside Trilogy
(Xlibris)

The Darkside Trilogy tells of what happens in the United States when the country discovers African Americans have been secretly living on the backside of the moon since before Neil Armstrong took his famous steps.

Joey Pinkney: Where did you get the inspiration to write The Darkside Trilogy?

William Hayashi: I wanted to write a story about the kinds of Black people I grew up with; educated, middle and upper middle class, with mostly two-parent households; the kind of Blacks that don’t exist in today’s American culture. I also wanted to produce a plot that had never been done before, and I did. Continue reading 5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… William Hayashi, author of The Darkside Trilogy →

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5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… Russell A. Mebane, author of “Flowers & Kittens: Dark, Weird Stories”

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Russell A. Mebane, author of Flowers & Kittens: Dark, Weird Stories

Eight weird and dark stories of the speculative fiction variety. Three stories center around utter randomness. One centers around environmentalism. Two stories are centered squarely around the nature of god. Another tale is a futuristic duel between two African soldiers, and there’s a story in it about computers feeling pain.

Joey Pinkney: Where did you get the inspiration to write Flowers & Kittens: Dark, Weird Stories?

Russell A. Mebane: The Doll: Frustration with technology
The God: Frustration with theological issues
The House: Insects in my house
The Shoveler and the Day: Free-form brainstorming in an attempt to be random and a little anime
The Conqueror: Anime with samurai duels
The Fairy: a valid attempt to see how dark I could get and still make sense
The Vegan: sitting through one too many cop shows

Oh, and the Bible. I try to mirror the styles and tones of the Old Testament. Continue reading 5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… Russell A. Mebane, author of “Flowers & Kittens: Dark, Weird Stories” →

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