National Reading Month with Patricia Neely-Dorsey, author of Reflections of a Mississippi Magnolia

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Patricia Neely-Dorsey, Author of Reflections of a Mississippi Magnolia – A Life in Poems: Reading has always been important in my family. From the time that I was a little girl, I was always surrounded by books. I was taught the importance and the fun of reading. In my immediate and extended family, it was always a tradition for any child in the family to receive a book at any gift-giving occasion, along with whatever other gift the child might receive. For as far back as I can remember, I always received  books from my mother, father and other relatives on birthdays, Christmas, Easter, etc. Sometimes, I received books just because it was known that I loved to read. This is a tradition that I am passing down to my son, Henry. One of the happiest days in my life came when he walked up to me at seven years old with a book in his hand and said, “Mama I just love to read!” I am proud to say that we are a family of readers.

My book, Reflections of a Mississippi Magnolia, is a celebration of the South and things southern and a poetic autobiography of sorts. In my book, using childhood memories, personal thoughts and dreams, I attempt to give a positive glimpse into the southern way of life. Of course, one of those such poems is about my love for reading:

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Reading is fundamental,
That’s what they always say;
Without it, I couldn’t even imagine,
Wanting to start the day.
My mother’s love of reading,
Was passed down straight to me,
And wherever it is that I am,
Some book with me, you’ll see.
In my purse, under my arm,
Or maybe in my car;
I’m not so sure where the book would be,
But it couldn’t be very far.
My mother says she remembers,
Books and papers ’round her mother’s bed;
Where she would spend the whole long day,
With knowledge being fed.
I love to read all kinds of things,
I never get enough;
I guess, I could love without my books,
But, boy, it would be tough.

Copyright 2008 Patricia Neely-Dorsey

For more information on Patricia Neely-Dorsey and Reflections of a Mississippi Magnolia – A Life in Poems, please visit  http://www.patricianeelydorsey.webs.com .

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5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… Mercedes Terzol, author of 999 Ways 2 Say No 2 a “No-Good Man”

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Mercedes Terzol, author of 999 Ways 2 Say No 2 A “No-Good Man”
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In an analytical, inspirational and creative manner, 999 Ways 2 Say No 2 A “No-Good Man” takes an uncensored look into the ways of the no-good man and exposes him for who he truly is. 999 Ways encourages women to transform their pain into power by looking inward. Women will learn that independence and a new beginning are not just limited to July 4 and January 1.

Joey Pinkney: Where did you get the idea and inspiration to write 999 Ways 2 Say No 2 a “No-Good Man”?

Mercedes Terzol: After a very difficult experience with someone I thought was my soul mate, I was inspired to reteach important and basic concepts of arithmetic: subtraction and addition. My message to women is simple. Subtract the negative so that you can add the positive.

JP: What sets 999 Ways 2 Say No 2 a “No-Good Man” apart from other novels in its genre?

MT: It’s raw. It’s emotionally provocative. Everything that takes place in real life is expressed in 999 Ways. I’ve also managed to analyze and shed light to ongoing of self-esteem and relationship issues that women go through.

JP: As an author, what are the keys to your success that lead to 999 Ways 2 Say No 2 a “No-Good Man” getting out to the public?

MT: Dedication and faith. For the past 3 years I have been advertising and spearheading my own campaign. I have no help or professional guidance. My book is self-help, and I rely on and have faith in my own ability to get ahead.

JP: As an author, what is your writing process? How long did it take for you to start and finish 999 Ways 2 Say No 2 a “No-Good Man”?

MT: My writing process is very unique because it’s not traditional. I start from the back and move forward. With this book, I finished the last chapter before I began the first. I also concentrate on the details before I come up with the general or overall concept.

JP: What’s next for Mercedes Terzol?

MT: Possibly law school or more writing. My future is definitely an open book!

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5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… Allbook Reviews Best Mystery/Thriller of 2008 Award Winner Johnnie Bunting, author of Enterprise Corruption

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Allbook Reviews Best Mystery/Thriller of 2008 Award Winner Johnnie Bunting, author of Enterprise Corruption
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Enterprise Corruption is the fast-paced, action-packed novel. Tammuz and his two friends go on a quest to get rich. The quest includes robbery, extortion, and prostitution. Tammuz puts his girlfriend through a test to prove her loyalty, and the results casts them into a downward spinning spiral of lust, lies, and murder!

Joey Pinkney: Where did you get the idea and inspiration to write Enterprise Corruption?

Johnnie Bunting: I wanted to put together an Urban classic, but I didn’t want to sound like a lot of the Urban titles which use names of old songs or urban phrases. I wanted the title to be catchy, yet have meaning behind it. Enterprise Corruption was the perfect name for it since it’s an urban crime novel. Enterprise Corruption is actually the name of a criminal charge under New York State’s Penal Law. It’s sort of like New York’s version of the Rico Law.

JP: Many people might perceive the creation of this novel as an attempt to glorify criminal activities. What was your personal goal in writing and publishing this novel?

JB: Many people do write novels that glorify criminal activities. This is part of the reason why I started writing the Urban Crime Mysteries. My goal is to give readers a look into the lives of criminals which involves their home lives and their basis/logic/lessons for getting into the criminal life. I also aim to teach a valuable lesson of law and the consequences of the criminal activities that my characters commit. I show the sides from the police and the prosecutors point of views and have crimes affect the family members and loved ones.

JP: What did you learn from the process of writing and publishing Son of Solomon that you were able to use to make Enterprise Corruption a better novel?

JB: I learned that the publishing business is no joke, and a publisher and/or author has to do a lot of promotion to sell books. I won an Award for Best Mystery/Thriller of 2008 by Allbooks Reviews for Son of Solomon. I relaxed on promotion, and the bootleggers took over. That lesson taught me to promote Enterprise Corruption as much as I can through as many venues as I can because if I don’t there’s someone who won’t mind making money off of my work.

As far as writing the books, I’ve learned that readers appreciate novels that are multidimensional. I’ve had quite a few people comment and compliment me on the romance aspect to Son of Solomon. Enterprise Crime is a crime mystery, but I also have a romantic aspect in it. We all need a little love in our lives. As long as I don’t overdo it, the romance only makes the book a better overall story.

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

JB: I think of a story and put at least two different obstacles for the main character(s). This will be my plot and subplot. I make a list of characters with their physical description, traits, habits, etc. Then I make an outline on how I want the story to progress chapter by chapter. This helps me to push the story along. Every chapter has a purpose and a point to get across that will entertain and push the story. It took me close to eight months from start to finish on Enterprise Corruption.

JP: What’s next for Johnnie Bunting?

JB: I am striving to publish a book which will feature poems and inspirational writings from myself and other prisoners called Letters, Lyrics, and Life Behind the Wall, and I am working on an autobiography and memoir book called Adaptations: The Story of a Loser. I have two debut authors to be published by my company, Krhyme Publishing, Inc. (Lorenzo Ross, Addiction; and Jonathan Dobey, You Can’t Be Serious) I have a screenplay penned for Son of Solomon, and I’m just starting to do a sequel to Son of Solomon.

In my free time I’ll still do interviews for promotion and speak to the youth about prison life and the importance of staying out of trouble and staying in school.

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