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JoeyPinkney.com Interview with Donovin Freeman

January 22, 2013 Joey Pinkney

(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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Book Review – Message in My Pen by Luella Hill-Dudley

January 21, 2013 Joey Pinkney

JoeyPinkney.com Book Review
Message in My Pen
Luella Hill-Dudley
4 out of 5 stars

“Message in My Pen” is Luella Hill-Dudley’s fourth published collection of poetry. In addition to the poetry, this book is full of photographs, illustrations and mixed media from James & Yvette Loveless, Kelvin Curry and Henry Lee Battle.

Although the title is about the message in Luella’s pen, this collection of poetry reaches way beyond the words that are used in the poems. There is an energy of concern, encouragement and rejuvenation that will uplift you when if you are down and take you higher if you are feeling great. “Message in My Pen” is an open invitation into Luella Hill-Dudley’s life – the good and the bad. (see: “Watch Me Work”) Continue reading Book Review – Message in My Pen by Luella Hill-Dudley →

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JoeyPinkney Interview: Linda Cadose, author of The Hidden Chamber in the Great Sphinx

January 19, 2013 Joey Pinkney

(This interview was conducted with Linda Cadose on June 29, 2012 before the major revision of “The Hidden Chamber in the Great Sphinx”.)

Joey Pinkney: Hello. Today we have author Linda Cadose. She wrote “The Hidden Chamber in the Great Sphinx”. She joins us today to tell us a little about herself, this book and future projects. Hello, Linda. Thank you for joining me.

Linda Cadose: You are welcome.

Joey Pinkney: “The Hidden Chamber in the Great Sphinx” is your first novel, right?

Linda Cadose: Yes, it is my first novel. It was published in January, 2012.

Joey Pinkney: What inspired you to write this book?

Linda Cadose: I wrote the book to entice my nephew to read more. Boys lag behind girls in reading.

Joey Pinkney: I remember reading about you writing this book to entice your nephew to read more. Did it work?

Linda Cadose: Yes, it did work. My theory was that I would write a fun adventure story. I believe that children’s books should be both entertaining and educational. Continue reading JoeyPinkney Interview: Linda Cadose, author of The Hidden Chamber in the Great Sphinx →

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