Charles Chatmon - Poet and Author of The Depths Of My Soul and The Voices Of South Central. These volumes of poetry provide a glimpse into a man's soul - his thoughts, his loves, his fears - about romance, about love, about the very world itself. Any woman who has ever wondered how men think, how men truly feel, should read Chatmon's books of poetry. Any man who has struggled to express his feelings will find himself mirrored in these poems.
Chandra Adams - Author of Shades of Retribution. How far
would you go to find the man of your dreams? Find out how far Meena, Basilah
and Kenya decide to go in this suspense thriller. Enter their world where they
make -- and ultimately break all of the rules. Shades of Retribution offers
suspense, action, comedy and a bit of romance. It will make you laugh, make you
cry. You'll want to jump into the pages and get a piece of the action.
Nina Corbett -Standing in the Shadows of Love
Debut author Corbett takes readers deep inside the lives and loves of an irresistible pair of intelligent, beautiful women in this delightfully plotted novel that offers a thoroughly engaging, refreshingly unvarnished view of what romance looks like on the other side of thirty.
Anna Christian - The author of Mrs. Griffin is Missing is one of a trio of stories involving Bobby and Sonny. In another story, Bobby hears knocking coming from apartment 2C. Everyone knows that his neighbor lives alone and works during the day. Who is knocking and why only when Bobby is alone? Because no one believes him, it’s up to Bobby to uncover the secret in apartment 2C. The last story, “The Intruder,” sends the duo hot on the trail of yet another mystery. Set in Harlem of the 1950’s, it is a time of family, community, and suspense.
Meet It Greet It and Defeat It: The Biography of Frances E. Williams, Actress/Activist Frances Williams’ spirit so took root in Anna Christian, that she has kept this unsung hero’s memory alive through this offering. This biography shows a woman who went up against the fortresses of racism, bigotry and sexism. Frances Williams was best known for her role as "Miss Marie" on Tim Reid’s show, Frank’s Place.
Denise Spiller - Henrietta the Hyena
Charmingly illustrated, Henrietta is a delightful book, for 5-8 year olds, and ideal for reading aloud – at bedtime or anytime. Enjoy a wonderful story about a precious little hyena, get your copy of Henrietta the Hyena today!
Freestyle: The Write Time is Write Now takes you the shortest distance from concept to completion, and ultimately, to the paying marketplace. It aims to help you discover what to create from your ideas; direct you in how to create it, and help you to find buyers interested in paying for your completed projects.
Frederick Williams - The Nomination, Beyond Redemption and Just Loving You
Beyond Redemption - The Alamo city, known for its intense heat, now reaches a boiling point from a different kind of heat. After a number of execution style murders, the police fear the word will hit the street that there is a serial killer loose in the city. Each execution becomes more frightening and daring than the last as the body count rises. A frustrated Black Lieutenant from the homicide division of the metropolitan police force is determined to unravel the mystery behind the murders before the entire city explodes.
Just Loving You - Two years, Big Casey Mitchell has promised to support his son for two years so he can publish his first novel. If Jason can't get the job done within that time frame, he's going to find himself back running the family construction business. Every time he gets down to work, the phone rings and it's either his sister Jacqueline, asking him to track down her philandering husband, or Theresa his other sister complaining about Jacqueline. Once, in the middle of a great scene in the novel, Jason's brother Cedric, whom he hasn't seen in over a year, showed up at the door-with his white male lover! And then one night Jason lets his best friend Elliot persuade him to go to the club for a drink or two, to watch some exotic dancers, and Jason meets Dominique-who proves to be the biggest distractions of all.
Rickey Teems - Cross Realities: The Spiritually Street Novel
Primary Christian rule to remember, just because you get saved…doesn't mean the rest of the world does! Welcome to Watts' notorious Jordan Downs Housing Community and the world of Rueben and Tamar Cross, the couple struggling to maintain their spirituality and family in the City of Lost Angels. Will prayer be enough to protect them from Tamar's gang entrenched younger brother's lifestyle and the hectic streets surrounding them where many don't survive? Or will their own non-angelic pasts combined with a sister's selfishness to betray the family at any cost be their downfall? One thing is certain, without the proper focus it can be hard keeping your eyes on God in the midst of smog, shoot-outs, and scandal, when you're dealing with: Cross Realities.
Cheryl Love-Queen - Cooking With Spirit
A "Cook Book" for the spiritual chef in you, intended to reign over your daily life. Discover tools to shift undesired energy tossed aside by people, leaving you emotionally drained.
Evelyn Heart -"It's Heart Work: Being The Village That Raises A Child" is a memoir in which "Ms. Evelyn" shares the joys and pains of counseling, mentoring, parenting,and caring for youth impacted by the circumstances of separation from their biological parents.
Debbie Bennett - Debbie is our newest member, coming from Word of Life Books in Los Angeles where she is the special events coordinator.
Marcie Eanes - a former newspaper reporter,freelance experiences include' Seventeen' and' Essence' magazines.Served on volunteer committee for the first "Chicken Soup for the African-American Soul". Copyeditor. Poetry published in numerous anthologies and performed in venues across US. Her first poetry book "Sensual Sounds" is now available.
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