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5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… John T. Wills, author of Just a Season

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John T. Wills, author of Just a Season
(JT Wills Consulting, LLC)

Just a Season is a luminous story into the life of a man who, in the midst of pain and loss, journeys back in time to re-examine all the important people, circumstances and intellectual fervor that contributed to the richness of his life.

This fictional narrative begins with a grief-stricken father visiting the grave site of his beloved son who was killed in a tragic accident – a moment that he and no other loving parent should ever have to face. As he sadly gazes at his son’s headstone and reads what is inscribed there, the dates 1981 – 2001 bring about an illuminating discovery.

The tiny dash that separates the years of one’s birth and death represents the whole of a person’s life. If this tiny dash were to tell his life’s story, what would it say? In Just a Season, the dash of this man’s life is revealed. What emerges from the pages of this book is a legacy of true benevolence and grace.

Joey Pinkney: Where did you get the inspiration to write Just a Season?

John T. Wills: The novel Just a Season was born out of a dreadful horror. From it, I was seeking to achieve a far-reaching noble purpose associated with the book’s Continue reading 5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… John T. Wills, author of Just a Season →

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5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… Don Smith, author of What I See: A New Prescription for Thought

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Don Smith, author of What I See: A New Prescription for Thought
(Eloquent Books)

What I See: A New Prescription for Thought is a series of thought-provoking essays on critical issues facing America with a special focus on Black America. Using penetrating logic and detailed analysis, author Don Smith hit on such issues as Hip-Hop, reparations, the value of black women, critical thinking, and many others.

Written with the intellect of WEB DuBois, the love of MLK Jr. and the intensity of Malcolm X, What I See: A New Prescription for Thought should be read by young and old, black and white, and all those serious about engaging in critical thinking to bring about change.

Dr. William Clifton, a Social Justice Educator for University of Wisconsin-Madison says, “Mr. Smith has written a very powerful and personal series of essays premised upon the need for ‘Critical Consciousness’ within and specifically for the African-American community. Embodying what he espouses, Mr. Smith provides a rich array of ideas for readers interested in a deeper, more personal understanding of the historical and on going impact of White Privilege on Race and Gender and Education in the United States.”

Joey Pinkney: Where did you get the inspiration to write What I See: A New Prescription for Thought?

Don Smith: I have had the desire to be a writer/lecturer for years. I wanted to produce a book that would challenge people to think, and I believe I have done this Continue reading 5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… Don Smith, author of What I See: A New Prescription for Thought →

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5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… GStarr, author of Pulling Me Back

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GStarr, author of Pulling Me Back
(UrbanL Publishing)

A sexy, suspenseful adult-entertainment novel full of secrets and consequences, Pulling Me Back introduces the savvy writing talents of UrbanL Publishing author GStarr. Reminiscent of Showtime’s Lesbian drama, The L Word, Pulling Me Back is a hot and spicy fictional story chock full of erotic sexual pleasures, family feuds, infidelity, with side dishes of fatal attraction and revenge.

Heartbroken after learning of Sean’s unfaithfulness, Bre indulges in too much alcohol at a party and makes a pass at her best friend Jordan. Jordan, a certified ‘playa’ among the ladies, resists the temptation to indulge in her best friend in order to prevent Bre from making a mistake she may regret later.

In the midst of family feuds and broken hearts, can two women find true love beyond the mayhem that life has thrown their way?

Joey Pinkney: Where did you get the inspiration to write Pulling Me Back?

GStarr: My inspiration for writing Pulling Me Back, a novel that centers around two women beginning a lesbian romance in the midst of everyday issues, was inspired by Continue reading 5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… GStarr, author of Pulling Me Back →