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5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… Barbara Grovner, author We Belong Together (reloaded)

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Barbara Grovner, author of We Belong Together
(InnerVision Books)

It’s hard to imagine the death of a close family member. Especially when it is someone you admire and look up to, and most especially when it is your very own sister. It’s also hard to imagine why anyone would want your sweet and loving sister dead. Who could possibly want to hurt her, let alone kill her?

Kara’s death caused deep heartache among those who loved her. It became apparent that her killer was someone who knew her, and knew her very well. An extensive and painstaking investigation rattles and shakes the lives of those who loved Kara, until the truth comes tumbling out.

Joey Pinkney: This is a “second life” for We Belong Together. What has changed about the book since you’ve decided to re-release it? What has changed about your approach to being published since the second coming of We Belong Together?

Barbara Grovner: Yes, this is the second go ’round with We Belong Together. This time I have developed the characters much more and truly brought them to life. Detective Barnes became a man everyone can understand and identify with. The characters are much more believable with relationships that continue in the book that will follow We Belong Together.

JP: What sets We Belong Together apart from other novels in its genre?

BG: We Belong Together is a murder mystery in every sense. What sets it apart from Continue reading 5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… Barbara Grovner, author We Belong Together (reloaded) →

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5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… Krystal DeLeon, First Lady model with Exclusive Fashion and Furs

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Krystal DeLeon, model with Exclusive Fashion and Furs

Krystal DeLeon was born and raised in Big Spring, TX. She graduated from Texas Tech University in December 2008 and has been successful with her career in Retail since. In February 2010, Krystal contacted Polo The Fur King via Twitter. Polo was so impressed with her passion and drive that within a week he had signed her on as the official first lady model of the Exclusive Fashion and Furs Team. Once this was completed, Krystal’s dream became reality, and her career has taken off.

Joey Pinkney: What is your biggest frustration or hurdle in breaking into the modeling industry?

Krystal DeLeon: I do not have any frustrations yet… My biggest hurdle as of now is my experience level. I still have much to learn about the industry.

JP: What was your best photo shoot? And what was your worst photo shoot?

KD: My best photo shoot was with Alex Hudson and Christopher Porter. I haven’t Continue reading 5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… Krystal DeLeon, First Lady model with Exclusive Fashion and Furs →

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5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… Billy Blass, producer with Vintage Beatz Productions

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Billy Blass, producer with Vintage Beatz Production
(Bosses That Meet Bosses Group)

Vintage Beatz Productions is a music production company consisting of artist,producers and engineers. Founded in the year 2000 by Jimmie Fingaz and Billy Blass,Vintage Beatz Productions has had the opportunity to produce/engineer work with many of the major and independent greats in the music industry from Hip Hop to R&B.

With the soulfull and very powerful sound, Vintage Beatz has created a new sound in a new age of music. With the addition of engineer/producer P-Nyce to Vintage Beatz Productions, they have created a team that is undeniable.

Working with artists such as Chink Santana, Serius Jones, Cab, Mo Chips, Avery Storm, Lenny White, Tatiana Okupnik, Shan Shizzy,Carty-Yeah, Toe Tag City, Jojo, Lil’ Eazy E, Jabbar, Static, Brasco, Sonni, Kindred The Family Soul & many more, Vintage Beatz is bound to exceed many heights in today and tomorrows music world.

Joey Pinkney: How did your love for music evolve in to becoming a producer?

Billy Blass: From hooking up speakers to make the music louder to getting a mixer for more volume then lil pieces of equipment then it evolved into me becoming a producer.

JP: Many artists have their own sound in mind when recording a song. What is your role as a producer to come with the best sound possible for the projects you work on?

BB: I just let the music take me where it may. Continue reading 5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… Billy Blass, producer with Vintage Beatz Productions →