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5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… Big Tray Deee & Anthony Barrow, authors of Streetz Gon’ Cry

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Big Tray Deee / Anthony Barrow, author of Streetz Gon’ Cry
(LeNoir Publications)

from author Big Tray Dee:

Streetz Gon’ Cry is a fictional, yet realistic depiction of the life of a gangster/hustler in the unforgiving zone of West South Central Los Angeles. After pulling a stretch in California’s most violet Level 4 prison, Pelican Bay, the main character, Carter, paroles back to his hood. He realizes several of his once most trusted and respected homeboys have placed their desires for personal gain above the solidarity and structure of the gang.

During his mission to place things back in order, he recognizes a way that he can also usurp control of the influx of cocaine infesting his territory from across the border. This execution quickly ignites conflict with not only his rival turf and the local competition, but the ruthless Mexican Mafia itself.

In the midst of the chaos and carnage, Carter, remains convicted to guide his little brother, Johnté, away from this deadly lifestyle and down a more promising path. His ultimate aim is to eventually, somehow make the game make sense.

from author Anthony Barrow:

Streetz Gon’ Cry is also a story that reflects on a mother’s pain and two sons coming of age. One brother struggles to escape the inevitable of California-living and what it’s known for. He strives to sustain his dreams and dodge his nightmares. His sibling is paroled back into society after serving a ten year bid. Upon his release he is faced with the vicious streets of Los Angeles, where the gang that he represented with pride and honor has evaporated, and the loyalty has been corrupted with greed, deceit and betrayal.

Streetz Gon’ Cry addresses real issues that are prevalent in today’s society. My co-author and I managed to join the story into a fictional fabric This is a story of two rival gangs feuding for revenge with a Mexican cartel attempting to capitalize on their war, with attempts to take over a whole district that’s ran and controlled by the two; which puts Los Angeles and the surrounding cities in a volcanic state.

Joey Pinkney: Where did you get the inspiration to write Streetz Gon’ Cry?

Big Tray Deee: My co-author, Anthony Barrow, came to me with the concept. He actually had a few chapters already written, which I thought Continue reading 5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… Big Tray Deee & Anthony Barrow, authors of Streetz Gon’ Cry →

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5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… Azarel, author of V.I.P.: Confessions of a Groupie

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Azarel, author of VIP: Confessions of a Groupie
(Life Changing Books (LCB))

V.I.P. is an explicit tale of two beautiful women both determined to become very important people “by any means necessary”. After living in a world where you’re only cool if you’re the wife of an athlete or a current T.V star, they are both suddenly faced with jealousy and lies.

Neither realize fame comes with a high, and sometimes deadly, price tag. Meet India, the star-struck, money-hungry honey from Brooklyn, who’s dead set on marrying someone well-known – even if she has to steal him from her good friend. In comes Royce, a tantalizing, sexy singer who is searching for fame in all the wrong places. Soon, her past catches up with her and things spiral out of control.

By hook, crook, or the good book, one of these ladies will fall hard. If you think you love Basketball Wives, hold onto your seat. V.I.P will blow your mind!

Joey Pinkney: Where did you get the inspiration to write VIP: Confessions of a Groupie?

Azarel: The explosion of Reality T.V. It absolutely amazes me how we watch and truly believe they have the good life! Continue reading 5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… Azarel, author of V.I.P.: Confessions of a Groupie →

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5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… Shakeera Frazer, author of Fast Lane

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Shakeera Frazer, author of Fast Lane
(21st Street Urban Editing )

Trish Grand has it all. Looks, money, cars, clothes and all the men she wants; her life is perfect. But all that is about to change – only she doesn’t know it yet Why? Because someone wants everything she has.

The leading lady of my recently completed novel Fast Lane has reinvented herself into the infamous Trish Grand. She has come a long way from Patricia “Patty” Grand, the poor girl in Astoria Projects in Queens. She has done things in her past that she would never want anyone to know, but that is far behind her and that’s where she intends for it to stay, until her world suddenly gets knocked upside down by someone she considered her friend. She will do anything to protect the image she has built but where can she turn? Who can she trust?

Meet Crystal Dawson, a beautiful, young, successful lawyer has the world at her feet. She plans on moving up in the firm when she suddenly gets pregnant. Crystal’s pregnancy brings out skeletons that she thought she buried deep in her closet. Secrets that no one will understand. She will do anything to keep her secrets hidden, but what will it cost her? Her career? Her friends? Her family?

Paulette Jackson is eccentric and carefree, single and loving every minute of it. She is living in the fast lane and never felt the need to slow down until she receives earth shattering news while on a visit to the doctor’s office. Just when she thought her world was over she meets Chris, the man of her dreams. She can tell him everything except her secret, she will do anything to protect it, but someone has other plans.

Nina Franklin is the perfect elementary school teacher. She has an average life, makes average money, and wears average clothes. Nina has been fine living this way until she gets a taste of the good life and wants some for herself. She can’t understand how it comes so easy to women like her friend Trish. She will do anything to have the good life. If she can’t have it, no one will!

This novel takes you on a journey through the lives of four New York City girls that all have a common bond that ties them together, friendship? What starts out as innocent friendships turns into a spiraling chain of events including secrets, lies, and betrayal. Follow these four women on a ride in the fast lane that spins out of control!

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

Shakeera Frazer: My biggest inspirations to write Fast Lane were my life and my experiences. A combination of my friends, family, people I Continue reading 5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… Shakeera Frazer, author of Fast Lane →