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5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… Dr. Carol Clark, author of Addict America: The Lost Connection

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Dr. Carol Clark, author of Addict America: The Lost Connection
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Addict America: The Lost Connection helps readers become familiar with the concept of addiction as something in and of itself, regardless of the drug or behavior of choice. It is excessive stimulation that affects the brain, resulting in a chemical need for more of everything, such as drugs, alcohol, gambling, sex, technology, food, and stress, which results in a state of addiction. This ultimately leads to disconnection and lack of intimacy in all relationships.

An awareness of this process allows us to make a conscious decision to be more present and authentic, in order to find enjoyment in our daily lives. The simple daily exercises in the book will help us experience true intimacy and Connection in our relationships.

Joey Pinkney: Where did you get the inspiration to write Addict America: The Lost Connection?

Dr. Carol Clark: My personal journey as the daughter of an alcoholic and then my professional experience as a counselor has provided the Continue reading 5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… Dr. Carol Clark, author of Addict America: The Lost Connection →

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5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… JL Whitehead, author of Bruthas

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J.L. Whitehead, author of Bruthas
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What would you do if you were indirectly responsible for the deaths of several women in your neighborhood? What if a psychopath decided to use your hood as his personal stalking ground?

This is the story of three brothers: Jai, the successful attorney in one of Philadelphia’s top law firms, Ryan, the IT Professional that is struggling with his sexual identity and Nate, the dealer that has risen to one of the highest ranks in drug distribution ring based in a North Philadelphia neighborhood known as “The Block”.

A series of murders takes place in “The Block”, and nothing is being done about it because the women that are being killed are addicted to the product that Nate sells. Bruthas deals with family, loyalty, trust, honesty as well as police corruption and murder. Much like the winding streets of Philadelphia, Bruthas takes you on a roller coaster ride exploring the depths of addiction to the heights of family love and will keep you guessing until its climatic finale.

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

J.L. Whitehead: The inspiration came as a result of not being able to obtain the promotion that I had been seeking with the company that I was Continue reading 5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… JL Whitehead, author of Bruthas →

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5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… Cha’Bella Don, author of Dirtiest Revenge

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Cha’Bella Don, author of Dirtiest Revenge
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DIRTIEST REVENGE is about a woman who tries to give love a second chance and will do anything to have it. She is living the fast life and is missing the love from her father.

All of the cheating and disloyalty has her going in circles. She really starts to give up until she is saved by her knight in shinning armor. You know how us ladies do a brother showing you attention – being there for you saying all the right words to have you hanging on a string…

Joey Pinkney: Where did you get the inspiration to write Dirtiest Revenge?

Cha’Bella Don: I’ve always written poetry and short stories when I was younger. A friend challenged my cousin and I to a book: he would write from Continue reading 5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… Cha’Bella Don, author of Dirtiest Revenge →