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JoeyPinkney.com's Book Review: Go Into The House by Rodney A. Winters

When I first got Rodney Winters' book, I didn't know if it would be one that I would have difficulty reading because of it's subject matter. What would a happily married man be able to absorb from an author whose book is about divorce?

Go Into The House is utterly insightful and full of wisdom. This book is perfect reading material for people who find themselves getting the raw end of the deal in their marriage for no real fault of… Continue

Added by Joey Pinkney on January 27, 2010 at 4:17am — No Comments

5 Minutes, 5 Questions With... Bernard Boulton, author of Do You Wanna Be Made Whole?

Bernard Boulton is a pastor whose love for "The Word" is natural. In that capacity, he not only reads but also soaks his mind in the underlying meaning of the words he comes across in the Bible and other literature.

Boulton's debut novel Do You Wanna Made Whole? is an extension of his ministry as well as entertaining food for thought.

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Added by Joey Pinkney on January 21, 2010 at 12:29pm — No Comments

JoeyPinkney.com's 5 Minutes, 5 Questions With... Aisha "A. Life" Gant, author of Secret Wounds and Hidden Pain

Aisha "A. Life" Gant's Secret Wounds and Hidden Pain is sure to touch the hearts of her readers with true-to-life scenarios that pull no punches. From the struggle her characters go through to the way they find solutions, Secret Wounds and Hidden Pain is sure to be just inspirational as it is entertaining.

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Added by Joey Pinkney on January 21, 2010 at 12:28pm — No Comments

JoeyPinkney.com's 5 Minutes, 5 Questions With... Julia Press Simmons, author of Begonia Brown: A Philadelphia Story

Julia Press Simmons' latest offering gives a voice and an outlet to the faceless, forgotten people who struggle to survive in the ghettos of America that are far from fabulous.

Julia talks about what it takes not only to put a quality book together but also what it takes to get it out of her head and into the hands of readers.

(Check out the JoeyPinkney.com Book Review of Begonia Brown: A Philadelphia Story in the archives.)

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Added by Joey Pinkney on January 14, 2010 at 8:43pm — No Comments

5 Minutes, 5 Questions With... Vanessa Richardson, author of Love Found Me

Love Found Me is a book is about love, faith and relationships. GSH Publishing's Vanessa Richardson has penned a novel of Christian Fiction that is sure to bring moments of self-reflection and also critical thinking as you follow the path that the min characters Sheila and Mike take to find each other.

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Added by Joey Pinkney on January 12, 2010 at 5:32pm — No Comments

JoeyPinkney.com Book Review - Begonia Brown: A Philadelphia by Julia Press Simmons

What happens when you peel back the beautiful facade people try to present about the hood and you look at the harsh reality that lies beneath?

Julia Press Simmons pulls no punches with Begonia Brown: A Philadelphia Story. Full of struggle and strife, this second installment in the A Philadelphia series smacks you in the face and pulls you back up before the sting can set in.

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Added by Joey Pinkney on January 9, 2010 at 2:17pm — No Comments

5 Minutes, 5 Questions With... Marian L. Thomas, author of Color Me Jazzmyne

Marian L. Thomas penned Color Me Jazzmyne to be an honest portrayal of the torture of and redemption from incest, physical abuse, mental abuse and self-doubt. Far from being watered-down, Color Me Jazzmyne sheds light on a subject often neglected real discussion in the African-American communities.

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Added by Joey Pinkney on January 5, 2010 at 7:20am — No Comments

5 Minutes, 5 Questions With... Ben, author of Up The Way

When author Ben set out to get Up The Way published, he wanted far more than to simply cash in on the Urban Lit Boom. The purpose and focus of Up The Way was to give food for thought to readers in terms of the many issues that the jail systems contribute to the communities that many of the former inmates are released into.

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Added by Joey Pinkney on January 5, 2010 at 7:20am — No Comments

JoeyPinkney.com Book Review: Scattered Lies by Madison

Reader-turned-debut-novelist Madison has contributed a complex tale of friendship, loyalty and love to Urban Fiction. Scattered Lies takes the reader inside a whirlwind of plot twists in dealing with a collection of characters whose lives constantly teeter between legal hustles and illegal enterprises.

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Added by Joey Pinkney on December 16, 2009 at 4:17pm — No Comments

5 Minutes, 5 Questions With... Sherrell Straker-Valdezloqui, author of The Hurting Women

With The Hurting Women, Sherrell Straker-Valdezloqui sets are to shed light on abusive relationships and practical ways of getting out of them. This novel also deals with the maturity it takes to understand that great relationships are built off of more than great looks and lots of money.

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Added by Joey Pinkney on December 16, 2009 at 4:17pm — No Comments

5 Minutes, 5 Questions With... Authors Rose Jackson-Beavers and Edward Booker

Rose Jackson-Beavers is a giver at heart, with a publishing company that puts out a wide variety of quality books each year. Prioritybooks Publications is the home of diverse books with genres to reach just about any type of reader.

With A Hole in My Heart and Caught in the Net of Deception, he teams up with her nephew to connect with teenage readers in need of inspirational stories of triumphs over trials.

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Added by Joey Pinkney on December 12, 2009 at 7:53pm — No Comments

5 Minutes, 5 Questions With... Former Bad Boy Mark Curry, author of Dancing with the Devil

If you haven't had a chance to check out my book review for Dancing with the Devil, go to my archives and look see my take on this book.

From Bad Boy to Wise Man, Mark Curry has seen the highest of the highs and lowest of the lows within the decade he spent as Diddy's artist and mentor. Far from being a jaded artist, Curry ready, willing and able to teach the new generation the ins and outs of music industry and keep them out of harm's way.…

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Added by Joey Pinkney on December 12, 2009 at 7:53pm — No Comments

5 Minutes, 5 Questions With... Rhonda McKnight, author of Secrets and Lies

Although Secrets and Lies is Rhonda McKnight's debut novel, she is well-known in the literary industry. As an editor, a webmaster of a popular Urban Christian Fiction website and an active member of a few writing groups, McKnight has made many lasting connections in and out of the literary industry.

Secrets and Lies is a intense tale of what communication issues and holding back important information can do to a marriage. With God as the foundation, all things are possible. But will… Continue

Added by Joey Pinkney on December 12, 2009 at 7:52pm — No Comments

5 Minutes, 5 Questions With... Madison, author Scattered Lies

When an avid reader turns into a writer, the transition can be powerful. This is the case with Madison and her debut Scattered Lies. When the truth and lies blur, friendship can easily becomes the breeding ground for your worst enemies.

Madison's Scattered Lies will be an interesting read for all who come across this book full of lies, broken promises and unpredictable plot twists.

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Added by Joey Pinkney on December 6, 2009 at 8:13pm — No Comments

5 Minutes, 5 Questions With... Art Noble, author of The Sacred Female

If you missed my book review of The Sacred Female by Art Noble, please check the archives. This is one insightful and entertaining book on female ejaculation.

The debut release by Art Noble was crafted from decades of experience and hours of research and editing. Noble proves to be a man of few words in this author interview. His answers show a clear path to his intentions with this The Sacred Female.

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Added by Joey Pinkney on December 3, 2009 at 11:01am — No Comments

5 Minutes, 5 Questions With... Natasha Usher, author of The Hunts

Natasha Usher covers new territory a compelling story aimed at children. The Hunts is a tale of children who struggle to survive after being abandoned by their parents.

Full of zany antics, witty dialogue and pure love, The Hunts will surely be a children's book to experience first-hand.

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Added by Joey Pinkney on November 29, 2009 at 10:44pm — No Comments

JoeyPinkney.com Book Review: The Sacred Female by Art Noble

Art Noble's The Sacred Female covers the metaphysical and spiritual aspects of female ejaculation in the context of a relationship in progress. As Richard and Jeanne learn each other's bodies, their worlds meld together intimately and intensely.

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Added by Joey Pinkney on November 29, 2009 at 7:46pm — No Comments

5 Minutes, 5 Questions With... Elva "Precious Love" Thompson, author of A Mother's Cry

When Elva Thompson (aka Precious Love) set out to write A Mother's Cry, I wonder if she knew how many lives she would directly affect with her honest approach to domestic violence and the struggles of being a single parent.

Although A Mother's Cry is written from a woman's perspective, the themes of struggle and perseverance is universal. Men and women alike have been not only touched by brought to action by this novel and its follow-up.

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Added by Joey Pinkney on November 13, 2009 at 6:40pm — No Comments