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5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… Ms. Pantha Jones, author of Respect My Gangsta Fully Loaded

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Ms. Pantha Jones, author of Respect My Gantsta Fully Loaded
(TaKeOver Publishing, LLC)

For Sorrow Sanae’ Hunter (affectionately known as Panther) life has designated struggle and death as her permanent shadows. The product of her mother’s infidelity, the stage is set from birth for the abuse and neglect Sorrow will have to endure.

If not for the love of her two brothers ,she would surely perish in the bowels of the streets. And when the circumstances of their mother’s reckless doped-up behavior led the brothers to drugs and murder, Sorrow (unknowingly to them) becomes their willing protégé.

They taught her how to hustle, protect herself, and most importantly, to make the world respect her gangsta.

Joey Pinkney: Where did you get the idea and inspiration to write Respect My Gangsta Fully Loaded?

Ms. Pantha Jones: I wanted to tell a story about how someone’s childhood can affect how they love, how they deal with others, what paths they will choose to take in life and how they see themselves. I wanted to show how their childhood affects how much respect they will demand from people and how much they respect themselves.

In this day and age, a lot of young women don’t have that self-respect nor do they demand it. Respect My Gangsta is also about a Continue reading 5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… Ms. Pantha Jones, author of Respect My Gangsta Fully Loaded →

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5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… The Greatest Poet Alive, author of The Confessional Heart of a Man

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The Greatest Poet Alive, author of The Confessional Heart of a Man
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The Confessional Heart of a Man Heart of a Man is my debut book. It contains poetry of different styles and themes. The Confessional Heart of a Man is a book that will appeal to non lovers as well as lovers of poetry.From beginning to end,the reader will feel as though they are looking into the author’s life.

Joey Pinkney: Where did you get the idea and inspiration to write The Confessional Heart of a Man?

The Greatest Poet Alive: While I was incarcerated, I had been writing poetry for Continue reading 5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… The Greatest Poet Alive, author of The Confessional Heart of a Man →

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5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… Donna Watford, author of Amazing Grace

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Donna Watford, author of Amazing Grace: A Tribute to You, The Story of Us
(Jade Publishing)

Amazing Grace: A Tribute to You, The Story of Us is the author’s memoir. It’s a spiritual journey of a mother and daughter; the conclusion is peace, be still. A journey anointed with the potential to revolutionize the thoughts of mankind.

This inspirational book focuses on social challenges including senseless killings and substance abuse. It has a subtle political twist that considers the sacrifices of Martin Luther King; unforgettable change. Their time together echoes the sentiments of President Barack Obama by depicting the effects from helping; circumstances change. A story offering the only love capable to change lives: John 3:16.

Joey Pinkney: Where did you get the idea and inspiration to write Amazing Grace?

Donna Watford: After the loss of my mother, there was such a void in my life; I Continue reading 5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… Donna Watford, author of Amazing Grace →