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5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… William Hayashi, author of The Darkside Trilogy

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William Hayashi, author of The Darkside Trilogy
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The Darkside Trilogy tells of what happens in the United States when the country discovers African Americans have been secretly living on the backside of the moon since before Neil Armstrong took his famous steps.

Joey Pinkney: Where did you get the inspiration to write The Darkside Trilogy?

William Hayashi: I wanted to write a story about the kinds of Black people I grew up with; educated, middle and upper middle class, with mostly two-parent households; the kind of Blacks that don’t exist in today’s American culture. I also wanted to produce a plot that had never been done before, and I did. Continue reading 5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… William Hayashi, author of The Darkside Trilogy →

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5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… Digger Cartwright, author of Conversations on the Bench

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Digger Cartwright, author of Conversations on the Bench
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digger_cartwright_conversations_on_the_bench_amazonLife lessons, wisdom, wine, women, and simple conversations… An inspirational story based on actual events.

I only met Sebastian Peréy in person on one occasion, but that was enough for him to make a lasting and indelible impression. I’ll never forget that day. Even though it happened many, many years ago, it still lingers as fresh in my mind as if it were only yesterday.

Joey Pinkney: Where did you get the inspiration to write “Conversations on the Bench”?

Digger Cartwright: The inspiration for “Conversations on the Bench” came from two friends, Sebastian and Robbie. Sebastian was a mentor to Robbie, sort of like Yoda to Luke Skywalker. Continue reading 5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… Digger Cartwright, author of Conversations on the Bench →

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5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… Lorieen D. Henry, author of There Is A Miracle in 21: God Completes

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Lorieen D. Henry, author of There Is A Miracle in 21: God Completes
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“There is a Miracle in 21: God Completes” is designed to encourage, inspire and motivate others by sharing my struggles. It’s a book of HOPE! Simply stated, “It is my therapy with God”.

Whether I’m sharing feelings of inadequacy, confessing faults, or sharing words of encouragement, I do it to glorify God. I know that if God is glorified, He will ensure the book reaches those who need its message.

Joey Pinkney: Where did you get the inspiration to write “There Is A Miracle in 21: God Completes”?

Lorieen D. Henry: My inspiration came from my desire to change/improve. I didn’t want to continue the cycle of madness. I was spiraling because I was discontent after leaving a successful military career. I knew it was time to leave, but I wasn’t content with the changes that God had allowed. Continue reading 5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… Lorieen D. Henry, author of There Is A Miracle in 21: God Completes →