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5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… Jazz The Poet, author of Petals & Pebbles

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Jazz The Poet, author of Petals & Pebbles
(self-published)

Petals & Pebbles is a string of poetic pearls, each poem possessing an opulence of its own. As petals and pebbles emanate from the beauty of the natural world, these pearls of wisdom emanate from the beauty of one woman’s soul. Universally, they adorn womanhood across any imaginable divide.

Before I dive into the profound, well-thought out questions that you have presented, allow me to express my sincere, heartfelt, overwhelming gratitude for the wonderful tribute you paid to Petals & Pebbles in your August 2, 2010 book review. It was far more than I had ever expected when I handed you my book for perusal.

The 5-star rating and accolades you provided are most appreciated, and your use of alliteration and the poetic tone is astounding. You are an awesome writer. It was assuring to receive this critique by someone with such literal tenacity. Thank you very much.

~ Jazz The Poet

Joey Pinkney: Where did you get the idea and inspiration to write Petals & Pebbles?

Jazz The Poet: Petals & Pebbles reflects the dichotomy of my life. Much of its Continue reading 5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… Jazz The Poet, author of Petals & Pebbles →

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5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… Anthony Jerrod, author of Carnal Striving Spiritual

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Anthony Jerrod, author of Carnal Striving Spiritual
(Dog Ear Publishing)

Carnal Striving Spiritual is an exciting, encouraging, inspirational and life-changing book that explores carnality in the hope of helping millions of people around the world to discover their purpose and to grow and mature in Christ. This critically-acclaimed manuscript is a book for children of God of all ages, races, ethnicities and socioeconomic backgrounds.

Joey Pinkney: Where did you get the idea and inspiration to write Carnal Striving Spiritual?

Anthony Jerrod: Carnal Striving Spiritual is definitely a God-breathed idea and a Continue reading 5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… Anthony Jerrod, author of Carnal Striving Spiritual →

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5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… J-Real, author of Draw

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J-Real, author of Draw
(Real Ink Publishing)

Terrell, AKA Pharaoh, a well known drug lord who runs the streets of Yonkers, NY, is facing problems everywhere he turns. With people out to kill him and the police hot on his tracks, Pharaoh’s empire is soon to crumble. After reportedly being dead, he leaves behind his protégé and younger brother, Serious, who tries to cope with the mysterious death of his brother, holding down the family and the temptation of the streets.

Strapped with anger and greed, young Serious is ready to lay law to all who opposes his movement and seek revenge on those who were linked to his brother’s death. With his child hood sweetheart,Laura, a well-educated diva, assisting his campaign, Serious quickly builds his own empire while taking no shorts.

With all the power and respect in the palm of his hands, Serious quickly learns that his life in the fast lane comes with consequences he never expected. The harsh reality of the streets and the cardinal rule of “draw first ask questions last” meets Serious head on.

Draw is a book about how crime-led life can start from the infection of one individual and ripple through a family to a community and through a city take a journey into this cinematic street epic.

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

J-Real: I got my inspiration to write the novel Draw from doing a lot of reading of Continue reading 5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… J-Real, author of Draw →