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5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… Stephania Vereen, author of Letters to Words

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Stephania Vereen, author of Letters to Words
(Self through Createspace)

My book is a collection of personal poems and essays inspired by my experiences in life, love and faith. I’ve been writing for most of my life and I can say that there have been times that I’ve been so overwhelmed by an experience or emotion that only writing helps me release it. I find that in any form of art, expressing emotions through such a release connects the artist to others on a personal level.

Joey Pinkney: Where did you get the inspiration to write Letters to Words?

Stephania Vereen: Writing has always been a format for me to express myself. My inspiration came from my own life where I needed to pen a Continue reading 5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… Stephania Vereen, author of Letters to Words →

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5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… Zari Banks, author of O Lord, Hear My Cry

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Zari Banks, author of O Lord, Hear My Cry
(Smarty Pants Publishing)

When you’re in a season of despair and feel as if one more shovel of dirt will bury you forever, read through the Psalms and pray the prayers in O Lord, Hear My Cry to declare God’s promises and speak your way to restoration and victory.

Joey Pinkney: Where did you get the inspiration to write O Lord, Hear My Cry?

Zari Banks: I think back to late March of this year, sitting in my car crying and asking God to either kill me or rescue me. His simple reply was, “Read Continue reading 5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… Zari Banks, author of O Lord, Hear My Cry →

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5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… Andrea Clinton, author of A Blessing and a Curse

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Andrea Clinton, author of A Blessing and a Curse
(Around The Way Publishing)

Malika couldn’t ask for much more, until her gift of sight and infrequent ability to read minds opened her up to her husband’s disgust, followed by his uncaring desire to leave her, the kids, and the bills.

Malika couldn’t figure out what had gone wrong in her marriage? But a well needed vacation helps her find her worth, but to what detrimental end? Malika learns the hard way that Life Knows No Bounds nor does it have mercy; not even for good people with kind hearts.

Joey Pinkney: Where did you get the inspiration to write A Blessing and a Curse?

Andrea Clinton: Just noticing everyday people and their problems was inspiration to write, “A Blessing and a Curse”. I noticed so many people Continue reading 5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… Andrea Clinton, author of A Blessing and a Curse →