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5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… Deborah Fletcher Mello, author of Rested Waters

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Deborah Fletcher Mello, author of Rested Waters
(MacGregor Press)

Rested Waters is the haunting story of Janay Tucker, a young woman who is forced to reflect back on her past and the memories of her tumultuous childhood when she receives notice of her incarcerated father’s death.

Rehashing history through the eyes of her paternal grandfather, James Tucker, Janay is made to flash back to a past with an abusive mother who dies a violent death, a father imprisoned for the crime and the family and friends left to help rebuild her future. Through a tapestry of human encounters, Rested Waters delves into the emotions and experiences of love and turmoil, racism and respect, flesh and spirit.

Joey Pinkney: Where did you get the inspiration to write Rested Waters?

Deborah Fletcher Mello: Many, many, many years ago this story unfolded within the depths of a very dark and haunting dream. I’d been to church Continue reading 5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… Deborah Fletcher Mello, author of Rested Waters →

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5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… CJ Hudson, author of Next Door Nympho

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CJ Hudson, author of Chedda Boyz and Next Door Nympho
(Life Changing Books)

Next Door Nympho is about a young woman named Diamond and her horny friends. Diamond is shiesty with friends and lovers, and that leads to her downfall.

Joey Pinkney: Where did you get the inspiration to write Next Door Nympho?

CJ Hudson: The great writers that have come before me. K’wan, T-Styles and Quentin Carter to name a few. They were writing about stories that I was familiar with. Continue reading 5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… CJ Hudson, author of Next Door Nympho →

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5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… Amanda Eaddy Oliver, author of Cheyenne the Cat

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Amanda Eaddy Oliver, author of Cheyenne the Cat
(AuthorHouse)

Cheyenne the Cat is as story that deals with issues the youth of today face: establishing an identity while being different, relationships with peers, bullying and separation from a military parent.

Joey Pinkney: Where did you get the inspiration to write Cheyenne the Cat?

Amanda Eaddy Oliver: The character “Cheyenne” was inspired by a stray cat that would sit outside my apartment door whining. My two children and I Continue reading 5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… Amanda Eaddy Oliver, author of Cheyenne the Cat →