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5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… Dean Jean-Pierre, author of The Pussy Whispers

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Dean Jéan-Pierre, author of The Pussy Whispers
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The Pussy Whispers is a sensually written collection of erotica short stories and poetry that arouses all of your senses as you read them. It is the kind of erotica that once you’re finished reading it, the imagery and stories stay with you.

Each story allows the reader to see bits and pieces of themselves in a character. You won’t always like what you see, but the desires of the mind and body cannot always be controlled.

Joey Pinkney: Where did you get the inspiration to write The Pussy Whispers?

Dean Jéan-Pierre: Before I’m a writer, I’m a reader. With that being said, I wanted to write something that was smart, sophisticated and allowed Continue reading 5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… Dean Jean-Pierre, author of The Pussy Whispers →

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5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… Kimani Lauren, author of Love, Najae

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Kimani Lauren, author of Love, Najae
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Beautiful, cherished, loved, adored – the four things Najae wanted from her parents and step-mother. Instead she was abused, neglected, treated as a burden, and ignored.

One abusive move too many from her step-mother opens everyone’s eyes. Harsh truths are revealed It seems hopeful that someone will finally love Najae. But at what cost, and will it happen too late?

Joey Pinkney: Where did you get the inspiration to write Love, Najae?

Kimani Lauren: I wrote this book for a girl I knew who was in the essence of Najae who shared Najae’s struggle. Being the child of a broken marriage is Continue reading 5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… Kimani Lauren, author of Love, Najae →

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5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… Louise Payne, author of Playing Dirty Mind Games

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Louise Payne, author of Playing Dirty Mind Games
(Self Published on Lulu.com)

Sydney Henderson is the youngest daughter of the infamous Lock-Ness, a drug lord from East London, Hackney, yet she is no stranger to struggle and pain. Her Multiple Personality Disorder wreaks havoc over her life, and she soon finds herself on the brink of self-destruct after his murder.

She’s adamant to get to the truth but struggles to hold on to the person she used to be. Meanwhile, the three personalities that continuously corrupt her mind battle to be freed. We can’t all be “That Girl” or “That Guy” in the hood. In Hackney, it’s all about status, and Sydney is determined to get back on top.

With respect comes direction, the ability to manipulate another’s movement in the game and Judas Mendez doesn’t take too kindly to direction. He’s tired of hustling under his father’s thumb and prepares to cut their ties. His fiancé doesn’t share his vision for street credibility and soon finds herself fighting for more than her investments when she learns of his deceit.

Does love and loyalty have a place in a lifestyle of glory, lies and pain? All is reviled when a new player steps onto the board determined to take over the game.

Joey Pinkney: Where did you get the inspiration to write Playing Dirty Mind Games?

Louise Payne: Just people in general. I love the way people’s minds work. I love manipulation, not that I’m a manipulator. I love the whole idea of Continue reading 5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… Louise Payne, author of Playing Dirty Mind Games →