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Shawn Jihad Trump, author of The Devil’s Game
(Wahida Clark Presents)

Chris Michael is caught in the struggle between family and the drug game. He wants out, but the moment is never right. The incarceration of his mentor, the death of his best friend, and the friends turned snitch isn’t enough.

Indebted to the Russian mob after murdering one of their high ranking officials for orchestrating the kidnapping of his wife and daughter, Chris is in deeper than ever.

Joey Pinkney: Where did you get the inspiration to write “The Devil’s Game”?

Shawn Jihad Trump: The struggle the main character faces was my own. I’ve given a large part of my life away to prison and still continued to hustle. While in prison, I started writing. It became a way for me to channel my emotions. Continue reading 5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… Shawn Jihad Trump, author of The Devil’s Game →

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5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… Lakeshia Ramsey , author of A Destiny God Ordained

February 22, 2013 Joey Pinkney 2 Comments

JoeyPinkney.com Exclusive Interview
5 Minutes, 5 Questions With…
Lakeshia Ramsey, author of A Destiny God Ordained
(Dream Team Publishing)

In life, we never know what awaits us. At a very young age, I had to deal with many things most children don’t have to dream of: a mother on drugs, the need to move from place to place only, having my body violated time and time again.

I had to endure an abusive relationship and living a street life just to make ends meet. BUT GOD! I just wanted someone to make me whole, so I found Jesus. My faith in God and perseverance brought me through.

The world is not the way it used to be, but I thank GOD everyday for allowing me to endure such hardships. Those hardships made me into the woman I am today. I am blessed that God is using me to spread his gospel.

Take a look into my life, and see the struggles I had to go through.

Joey Pinkney: Where did you get the inspiration to write “A Destiny God Ordained”?

Lakeshia Ramsey: My trials and tribulations have inspired me to write “A Destiny God Ordained”. I consider my writing to be a blessing from God. I could not sit back and know that God has ordained me to do something and not obey. Continue reading 5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… Lakeshia Ramsey , author of A Destiny God Ordained →

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5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… Drica Armstrong, author of Trust No One

February 20, 2013 Joey Pinkney

JoeyPinkney.com Exclusive Interview
5 Minutes, 5 Questions With…
Drica Armstrong, author of Trust No One
(Double Take Publications, LLC)

Monica James just lost her husband Rodney of 6 years in a fatal car accident. She thinks her life couldn’t go on. With the help of good friends and family, she knows she can get by.

Leon, her husband’s twin brother, is trying to help. Their attraction towards each other is hard to fight off. Lynn, Monica’s best friend, is also trying to help. She has wanted Monica since college. Now that Rodney is gone, she’s making her move.

While Monica has all of this on her plate, she finds out that her husband may have committed the ULTIMATE betrayal. The people closest to him are somewhat involved.

“Trust No One” will take you along as Monica tries to juggle her husband’s secret’s and lies while trying to fight the sensual tension for those around her.

Joey Pinkney: Where did you get the inspiration to write “Trust No One”?

Drica Armstrong: I got my inspiration to write “Trust No One” from a death in the family. The circumstances surrounding the death were so odd that I wanted to write a book loosely based off my experience. Continue reading 5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… Drica Armstrong, author of Trust No One →

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