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5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… Loretta R. Walls, author of Rendezvous

May 29, 2011 Joey Pinkney 9 Comments

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Loretta R. Walls, author of Rendezvous
(Nu Cherte Publishing)

Rendezvous: appointment or meeting place.

For Menchyon Martinez, it was the perfect name to build a perfume company upon. As the CEO of Rendezvous, his moves should never be questioned…or should they?

Paris, France, sent Nieva Claiborne to Summer Springs and straight into the arms of the man who wanted her heart. Would Menchyon’s lust get the best of him as she’d be within his reach?

Francisco Kidd was a master playa and made no bones about his status. Until Nieva joined the Rendezvous family, he was comfortable in his skin…

Can the employees of Rendezvous Industries keep it together to launch the biggest perfume project of their careers?

No day is ordinary when one decides to… Rendezvous.

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

Loretta R. Walls: Rendezvous was inspired by the daily drama I’ve endured in the workplace and what others have experienced. It was written with the Continue reading 5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… Loretta R. Walls, author of Rendezvous →

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5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… Kanika Reese, author of Disillusion

June 11, 2009 Joey Pinkney

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Kanika Reese, author of Disillusion
(Nu Cherte Publishing)

Nestled amongst the drama that unfolds in their lives, Haelo and company find themselves shifting away from their goals and dreams. Will Tarion ever be able to forgive himself for the destructive path he paved? Can Haelo bear the true meaning of her name? The Universe provides pertinent information -if only they choose to listen.

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

Kanika Reese: Life gave me the idea and inspiration for writing Disillusion.

JP: What sets Disillusion apart from other novels in its genre?

KR: The characters in Disillusion tell their own story the way they want to tell their story, the way that it really is and the way they see it through their own eyes. Nothing in Disillusion is sugar coated. Lots of issues that we as humans don’t want to face are well pronounced in this novel. Haelo Barring, Tarion Anderson and Ms. Anderson pull you into their world and make you pay attention not only to them but to your inner-self. This sets Disillusion apart from other urban fiction novels.

JP: As an author, what are the keys to your success that lead to Disillusion getting out to the public?

KR: As an author, it took determination, persistence, a thick skin, networking, hours and hours of researching and totally believing in me as well as my manuscript. For some reason, when I decided that writing Disillusion was what I was supposed to be doing, everything fell into place. At the time, I may have thought that the entire world was landing on my shoulders. I had to hold it up by myself, but now looking back, everything happened for a reason.

JP: As an author, what is your writing process? How long did it take for you to start and finish Disillusion?

KR: It took me nine months to complete the manuscript for Disillusion. I committed to the entire project and prepared for it mentally and physically while promising the Universe if this is what I was supposed to be doing then I’d make it happen. No matter what I was going through or what I ended up having to do to get things done, dedication worked.

I normally begin my writing process in the evening and dedicate 2-3 hours Monday through Friday and 2-3 hours in 2-3 increments on Saturday and Sunday. Once the story begins the words come easily. It’s just a matter of typing them out. I constantly keep a spreadsheet of my progress including but not limited to, date, starting word count, ending word count, words typed, page number, chapter titles etc…so that I can actually see my progress. That also keeps me going.

JP: What’s next for Kanika Reese?

KR: Right now, Kanika A. Reese is enjoying the accomplishment, promoting Disillusion and three fourths finished with the final sequel Disillusion Too? I am also in the process of finalizing dates for book signings, locations and writing workshops.

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5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… Loretta Walls, author of A Fantasy of Love

April 1, 2009 Joey Pinkney 7 Comments

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Loretta Walls, author of A Fantasy of Love
(Nu Cherte Publishing)

Tiffany Me’ Lisa Rivera: A Name One Shouldn’t Forget. One of the most popular teens in Belle Aires, California, Tiffany has it all. She’s the daughter of wealthy furrier, William Rivera, with a powerhouse singing voice and handsome playboy, Trenton English, as her boyfriend. Her friends are the members of the exclusive group, the Maxwell Posse, and they are the level of standard in their world.

What more could a girl possibly want? If you have it all, you should be satisfied, right? Trenton, the eldest son of billionaire oil tycoon Clinton English has a few desires of his own, outside of his precious Tiffany who can do no wrong in his eyes. He has the world at his feet, until a platter of temptation is served. But will his desires cost him more than his heart can afford?

Stroll into Belle Aires and mingle with the area’s finest to find out if it’s real or just A Fantasy of Love.

Joey Pinkney: Where did you get the idea and inspiration to write A Fantasy of Love?

Loretta Walls: The concept to write A Fantasy of Love came from my love of reading. I was reading books my mom read and two novels sealed the deal for me: Hollywood Wives by Jackie Collins and Secrets by Danielle Steel.

JP: What sets A Fantasy of Love apart from other novels in its genre?

LW: A Fantasy of Love sets itself apart from a standard novel with wealthy characters by having the characters interact with real, everyday life things we all endure.Â Hatred, jealousy, deceit and on a personal level, not just using others to do their dirty deeds for them. These characters handle their own business! I call my work Original Urban Romance for that very reason.

JP: As an author, what are the keys to your success that lead to A Fantasy of Love getting out to the public?

LW: From an author’s standpoint, one must always promote themselves and their work. You never know who you’re going to meet. I talk to strangers in the street all the way up to those carrying a novel in their hands. If they don’t read what I write, they might know someone who would. I’m not missing that opportunity!

JP: As an author, what is your writing process? How long did it take for you to start and finish A Fantasy of Love?

LW: My writing process might be a bit shorter than usual since my novels were written years ago. I usually allow a full year to re-write and ‘grow’ my characters into their current day status. A Fantasy of Love took about a year to re-write and culture the characters the way I wanted them showcased.

JP: What’s next for Loretta Walls?

LW: Up next is my fourth novel titled, The Office which is based around a perfume company and the employees that work for it. From the CEO to the plant floor, drama is etched into this novel! I am also preparing my authors for their debut releases under the Nu Cherte Publishing logo.

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