Book Review – The Vampire Dancer Saga Part 2 by Shalimar Ali

February 7, 2013 Joey Pinkney

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“The Vampire Dancer Saga Part 2”
Shalimar Ali
3 out of 5 stars

Shalimar Ali’s “The Vampire Dancer Saga Part 2” is a whirlwind of a tale smashing together different time periods (past, present and future), various celebrities (and their caricatures), vampires, spirits and a healthy dose of comedy.

This frame story is based on the 3010 Vampire Olympics, a dance competition featuring 13 dance crews representing a myriad of dance styles. The competition is a play on the dance-based reality shows that are a staple of today’s network television stations. Ali puts her own twist on the event by centering it on vampires, the undead and well-known dancers from the past. The 3010 Vampire Olympics is hosted by the nefarious trickster Salome from the annals of history and five different Dick Clarks from the 50s, 60s, 70s, 80s and 90s. Continue reading Book Review – The Vampire Dancer Saga Part 2 by Shalimar Ali →

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5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… LaSheka Hollingsworth, author of What If?

February 6, 2013 Joey Pinkney

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5 Minutes, 5 Questions With…
LaSheka Hollingsworth, author of What If?
(Outskirts Press)

The book, “What If?” is for each person that has allowed the past to define their future. We all have had that “what if” moment in our lives, but God has a plan for all of us.

The book simply explains that as children of GOD that we must admit when a mistake was made, learn from it, and move forward. God wants his children to live a blessed and meaningful life without regret and be a blessing to others.

Joey Pinkney: Where did you get the inspiration to write “What If?”?

LaSheka Hollingsworth: Honestly, the inspiration to write a Christian based book was due to all of the interesting ordeals in my life that caused Continue reading 5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… LaSheka Hollingsworth, author of What If? →

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5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… Aaron Dennis, author of Lokians: Book1 Beyond the End of the World

February 4, 2013 Joey Pinkney 2 Comments

JoeyPinkney.com Exclusive Interview
5 Minutes, 5 Questions With…
Aaron Dennis, author of “Lokians: Book1 Beyond the End of the World”
(Eternal Press)

In the year 2111, a special operations team, led by Captain O’Hara, discovers alien beacons on planet Eon. After removal and subsequent study of the beacons, the Humans make first contact with a race of aliens called Thewls. These beings inform the Human that a second race of aliens, insect-like monsters called Lokians, scour the galaxy in search of advanced civilizations.

The Lokians’ goal is to kill the Thewls and harvest their tech, which they splice into their own bodies. The Humans join the Thewls in search of a third race of aliens simply called travelers.

Will securing the travelers be enough to save the galaxy from the destructive powers of the Lokians? Yes, and no, as this is a series.
Packed with action, philosophical debate, and realistic tech, “Lokians: Book 1” will enthrall many readers.

Joey Pinkney: Where did you get the inspiration to write “Lokians: Book1 Beyond the End of the World”?

Aaron Dennis: All of my writing comes from dreams I’ve had. When I was a kid, I had this dream about working with aliens to find other aliens in order to Continue reading 5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… Aaron Dennis, author of Lokians: Book1 Beyond the End of the World →

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