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5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… Marc Avery, author of “Redemption Lost”

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Marc Avery, author of Redemption Lost
(Urban Books)

Anthony Porter, a young emerging screenwriter and closeted alcoholic, loses faith in family and relationships after he learns of his father’s infidelity.

Then he meets Essence, a girl with a college degree, her own home, and the perfect smile. Feeling like she is “the one,” he throws himself into the relationship, only to learn of her manipulative and vindictive ways.

Battling with inner demons, depression, and other life woes, Anthony turns to screenwriting as his only solace. Just as things are improving, Anthony learns of secrets that shatter his world again, leaving him wanting retribution, which he will risk everything for, including his freedom.

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

Marc Avery: The inspiration to write Redemption Lost came from the idea of overcoming your struggles, facing your fears, and persevering despite roadblocks. I felt like the young adult genre fit what I was trying to do. Continue reading 5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… Marc Avery, author of “Redemption Lost” →

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5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… Brittani Williams, author of Black Diamond 3: Lucky Chance

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Brittani Williams, author of Black Diamond 3: Lucky Chance
(Urban Books / Kensington)

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“Black Diamond 3: Lucky Chance” is the third installment of this drama filled saga. In Part 3, two years have passed. Diamond and Black have been living comfortably in their high-rise condo with their daughter, Dior. They’ve left the drug business behind them and have enough money to continue their lavish lifestyle without going back to the streets to re-up.

With the loss of his sister Mica, Johnny can feel nothing but rage for the woman he once loved. Now he plans to strip her of everything that she loves. From behind bars on his death bed, he sets a plan in motion that will tear apart Diamond’s world and force her to return to the life that she left behind.

Fighting to survive, Diamond almost gives up – until a mystery man enters her life. She believes he will save the day. But is he genuine? Or just another person out to teach Diamond a lesson?

Joey Pinkney: Where did you get the inspiration to write “Black Diamond 3: Lucky Chance”?

Brittani Williams: The inspiration for “Black Diamond 3” came directly from part two. When I first wrote “Black Diamond 1”, I only had intentions on Continue reading 5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… Brittani Williams, author of Black Diamond 3: Lucky Chance →

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5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… Karen Williams, author of Sweet Giselle

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Karen Williams, author of Sweet Giselle
(Urban Books)

Giselle thinks she has the perfect life. Things change when her husband’s seedy dealings get her kidnapped by a drug dealer, who is hell-bent on revenge.

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

Karen Williams: A lot of my fans were asking for a sequel to my first novel, Harlem On Lock. I didn’t do a sequel because, knowing me, I would end Continue reading 5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… Karen Williams, author of Sweet Giselle →